Alpha block, all units in position.
Beta block, all units in position.
We've received similar reports from the other squads.
We're ready for combat!
Commander...
Mm.
All Asian military troops are in position.
Same goes for the Oceanian military.
Eurasian military, in position.
We're ready.
Fire!
Open fire!
It's started.
Yeah...
"AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
Miller squad, advancing forward!
Louis squad, advancing forward!
The enemy's closing in...
Let's deal with the advance team first.
Light it up.
Those who manage to get past the newly-programmed Subbota troops
will be destroyed by me and my Rytsar Demon!
If now's not the time to gain fame, I don't know when is!
Wilson squad, advancing forward!
As is Byrne squad!
All squads, initiate deployment.
Group 1 is in enemy contact on the borderline.
They're engaging.
This is it.
A battle of this magnitude has been unheard of in recent years.
How will the tide of the battle turn?
What's this?!
Their movements are different from other Asian military units!
Hmm. Seems our units have learned each other's quirks.
It also has a variety of tactical patterns programmed,
making it possible to flexibly respond based on the situation in battle.
I expect nothing less from the brilliant woman who created the lion-dog AIs.
Of course, with our incomplete state, they have the advantage...
But it's up to the commanders to overturn that disadvantage!
Go, go! Offense is the best form of defense!
Eurasian attack team 1 has defeated the enemy units.
Oceanian advance teams 4 and 6 have broken through the enemy lines.
Lieutenant Colonel Zelenoy is remarkable.
Our troops are also doing well, but...
Right...
Looking at the situation overall,
the front lines are slowly being pushed back.
But a small group is achieving astonishing results...
You mean Yatagarasu's three MAILeS units?
Right.
All units, advance forward! Push back the enemy lines!
How are the unmanned units, Kei?
They're good. They move exactly the way I tell them to.
Their mobility has improved as well.
I can't complain about their strength, either.
That's good...
Can't sleep?
No, I'm just thinking...
If we win tomorrow's battle,
we can get Japan back, even if it's just a part.
My dad's dream will come true.
I'd tell you not to put too much pressure on yourself, but that'd be impossible.
I understand.
We'll take your condition into account and provide support for you.
Thanks.
Enemy fire concentrating on your right, SW212!
Roger that. Let's provide backup.
That was perfect, my princess!
Thanks, but it's only possible because of you and these guys.
They are your loyal servants.
Servants...?
Enemy squads on our lower right rear, 37, 30!
Targets acquired on all units!
Okay!
Good job, Amou. We mostly wiped out the enemies around this area!
That movement...
Yeah, I figured it'd show up.
Alerts are going off in my systems!
There's no mistake. That unit has Ghost installed.
Gashin! Ghost is here!
It's where Amou is, my princess!
Got it!
During the mission, we'll each lead unmanned units
and fight at our designated location.
That's the most efficient way to fight a large-scale battle.
But that changes once Ghost shows up.
If we don't deal with it, it'll do major damage against us.
Thus, lowering our chances of winning.
So the three of us will engage Ghost together.
Udou, Hou, and the others have signed off on this plan.
Get to point 366, 384!
Got it!
We've seen your aerial maneuvers multiple times!
You're not getting past us to go help him!
I have no intentions of helping the captain,
but it's a soldier's duty to see the mission through...!
Kenbu is engaging in battle with an AMAIM with Ghost likely installed.
Tezuka squad and Shishibe squad are unable to provide backup.
Front lines are still being pushed back!
As expected, they brought Ghost in.
I need to stop it, no matter what...!
It seems we have all the players in place.
My efforts to get this stage ready are finally paying off.
A single missile will cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
Honestly... It's like a circus show put on by idiots.
Would you like to join me and watch?
Although, I don't remember inviting you, Mr. Dialo.
Such an outdated gun model...
Keep your guard up, Amou.
I know.
Why is it moving like that?! Is it an unmanned unit?!
Watch out!
Gai?!
Can you hear me, Shiiba Amou?
This voice...
Ghost managed to hack into our communication line...!
Our fight has just started.
Now, show me the time of my life.
The time of your life?!
Quit fooling around! I'm cutting the communication!
Wait!
Is this Captain Brad Watt piloting that unit?
That's right.
You obtained Ghost by teaming up with German?
That's right.
Did you also order the attack on TRYVECTA's backup facility?
So what if I did?
Amou! Your pulse and blood pressure are increasing!
Calm down!
I'm going to take you down.
You're going to pay for your sins!
Bring it on.
The enemy has an endless supply of reinforcements.
Don't rush and don't get caught off guard.
Yup, I'm good.
After all, I have a promise to keep.
I think you've already heard about it,
but there's likely going to be a battle tomorrow. I'll take part in it.
We're going to win this.
We'll get Japan back, and bring back Himeno ware.
Hello?
Grandpa?
Shion...
Yes.
Just... Just come back safely...
Okay...
I'm going to make it back and see Grandpa and everyone.
I want to live with them again.
Let's do this!
All shots hit their marks!
Release the empty missile containers!
On it!
--We did it! --In front of you!
We're not gonna fall for the same attack!
The enemy troops have entered the set location!
W27, ready to fire!
Roger that! Let's wipe them out with this!
Heavy armor units, advance forward!
Don't aim for the actual AMAIM,
but its surrounding and the slope under it!
Its equipment isn't designed for mobility at all.
If it loses its footing, we can neutralize it!
Get rid of the Gatling gun! We're going to fall all the way down!
Got it!
It's so powerful...
It turned off its limiters again...
Not according to the detection data.
Cutting off the limiters is a double-edged sword.
It gives you explosive power, but your energy depletes quicker.
It's not fit for a large-scale battle like this one!
Then, how?!
I think the pilot's set the safety mechanisms down to the bare minimum.
Things like shock absorber and counter cushion...
And he's re-allocating everything to computer resources and control output!
But that means the pilot inside will...!
He's either not afraid to die, or a maniac.
Either way, he won't make it through this unharmed!
Think they figured it out by now?
Delivering one attack drains me physically and mentally.
But I'm still going to ride this AMAIM.
I'm going to fight in this AMAIM!
I've been waiting for this moment!
Putting my life on the line!
Gai!
D-Don't worry...
Just a little power surge on the unit...
Gai, turn off the safety mechanism for the cockpit.
What?!
This is the only way!
Don't be stupid!
It's not even designed to be turned off! It can't be done!
But then what?!
I'm not gonna go through what I did at the Oki Islands!
At the time, I was willing to die with you.
But when I found out that you were alive...
...I was happy.
That's why...
That's why I'm going to protect you, no matter what!
Gai...
Jogan and Reiki are both unable to pull themselves away from the enemy squads!
Kenbu is still fighting Ghost, accumulating heavy damage!
Send in nearby troops as backup!
We can't! All squads are struggling to hold on as is!
I never thought things would get this hairy without the MAILeS.
Ms. Misuzu is doing her best to send out version updates, but...
Stand strong! This is a critical moment!
If they break through the front lines, there'll be no stopping them!
I'm not done, I can still fight--
The Agano River defense line has been breached.
Second Lieutenant Byrne, can you hear me?!
Yes, I can!
The unmanned units in my squad have all been destroyed!
Let's retreat! We'll join the rear echelon troops!
Copy that. Headed to the rendezvous point--
Second Lieutenant Byrne?!
Port defense units are wiped out!
The enemy has taken over the port!
We lost contact with Oceanian squad 4, 6, and the advance team!
Enemy forces have broken through the front line!
The North American military has cut off our Tohoku and Eurasia supply lines.
Those were two major supply lines...
This is bad. Supplies are still being transported by sea, but it won't be quick.
Kenbu's still fighting and taking on significantly more damage!
Amou, to your left!
Dammit!
A pilot is in there!
He's ignoring the damage to himself!
He's willing to pay the price to win the war.
We may have incurred more damage to our AMAIM,
but pilot-to-pilot, he's more exhausted than us!
Which means the situation itself is even!
Every move I make, I feel like my bones are screaming and I'm being gutted...
But I'm not done... Not yet!
For every hit I get in, he hits back two or three times!
That was close! I'm going again!
Go for it!
Huh?
Gai? Gai?!
Gai!
"Episode 24: Hokuriku Frontline (Part 1)"
"Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
Gai, I'm where I am today thanks to you.
You were always by my side, and I'm grateful. You helped me so much.
So let's fight till the end, with just me, Kenbu, and you, Gai!
"Episode 25: Hokuriku Frontline (Part 2)"
"See you in the next episode!"