the capture of Iserlohn Fortress,
While the Free Planets Alliance plotted
the Galactic Empire held a ceremony
in the Battle of Astarte.
to honor one who served with distinction
Count Reinhard Lohengramm.
The star of the show was
Free Planets Alliance forces
For having crushed the
for the Imperial forces,
and winning an overwhelming victory
of imperial marshal.
Reinhard was conferred the rank
An audience with the kaiser?
Well then, I'll wait nearby while you meet with him.
In a few days, you'll be promoted, too,
and they'll be calling you "Your Excellency."
the next ceremony together.
When that happens, we can attend
Lord Reinhard...
the imperial throne, I wonder?
But on that day, who will be sitting upon
The kaiser's throne stands on sand.
Eventually, even the kaiser will realize that, too.
Presenting Count Reinhard Lohengramm!
your deeds in battle were splendid indeed.
Count Lohengramm,
You're too kind.
I humbly give all credit to Your Majesty's influence.
the rebel army in the Astarte Stellar Region,
For thy distinguished service in subjugating
Count Reinhard Lohengramm,
We hereby confer upon ye,
the rank of imperial marshal.
in-Chief of the Imperial Space Armada
Additionally, We appoint ye Vice Commander-
under thy command.
and place half of the space fleet
in the year 487 of the Reich Calendar,
On this 19th day of March
Kaiser of the Galactic Empire.
so commands Friedrich IV,
A 20-year-old imperial marshal?
to further his own career!
And using His Majesty's love for his sister
You may say so,
is actually crushing the rebel forces.
but that golden-haired brat
Even Merkatz is astonished by his talent.
defanged by that golden-haired brat?
You mean even veteran warriors end up
but a single victory may only be a coincidence.
And you may say he won,
the enemy was just completely incompetent.
If you ask me,
Not so loud!
Captain Siegfried Kircheis, isn't it?
Yes, but...
Who are you?
Captain Paul von Oberstein;
I'm pleased to make your acquaintance.
Pardon me,
to be functioning properly.
my prosthetic eyes don't seem
I'm sorry if it startled you.
They incorporate optical computers,
and while they allow me to live comfortably,
they have a short life span.
Did you lose them in battle?
No, it was a birth defect.
If I'd been born in Kaiser Rudolf's time,
under the Inferior Genes Exclusion Act.
I probably would have been disposed of
You have a good commander.
I'd like to talk to you about him at some point.
If you'll excuse me...
Pardon! What unit do you serve with?
in the fleet stationed at Iserlohn Fortress.
I've been appointed as a staff officer
having a fine commander like you have.
Although, I was thinking I might prefer
Well, what do you say to that?
You're cautious,
but I'm not your enemy.
Enough!
We haven't seen my sister in ages.
Forget about that man Oberstein.
Understood.
Time flies, doesn't it, Kircheis?
Sir?
It's already been ten years.
Yes, sir.
Sister!
Father!
in the empty house next door.
Father, there's somebody
Some destitute nobles are moving in.
Destitute nobles?
Who are you?
Um, I live next door.
What's your name?
Siegfried Kircheis...
Siegfried?
A common name, isn't it?
don't you think?
But Kircheis is a good family name,
It has a refreshing feel to it.
Yes, like a wind that blows through the highlands.
From now on, I'll call you Kircheis.
But...
You came to make friends with me, right?
I'm Reinhard von Müsel.
How do you do?
H-how do you do?
Reinhard?
Oh, Sister, let me introduce you.
This is Siegfried Kircheis.
We've just become friends.
I'm Annerose.
with my little brother, won't you?
Sieg, be good friends
Y-yes!
Huh?
What's wrong with him?
with my little brother, won't you?
Sieg, be good friends
All right, take your seat over there.
Would you please get out of my way?
Out of my way.
I keep warning him, but he keeps making enemies!
You can't do anything if Kircheis isn't here, coward!
If you don't like what I'm saying, come and get me!
What's wrong, blondie?
under your sister's skirt?!
If you're afraid, are you gonna go hide
Stop, please!
Reinhard!
Oh, Kircheis.
He may be a hulking brute, but he's just a child.
That's blood!
Damn...
What will I do?
My sister will be sad if she finds out I was fighting.
Over here.
I see, you could be a tactician, Kircheis.
You don't have to compliment me,
just don't fight like that anymore.
All right, I'll avoid it, if I can.
Here we go!
Why, you...
You...
Take that!
And that!
Take that!
Here, drink.
It will warm you up.
Thank you very much.
Your clothes will be dry soon.
Still, falling in the fountain while playing,
you must have really been going at it!
Reinhard, wait up!
My sister's baking a really delicious cake.
You don't get any unless you beat me!
All right, then!
Come on, hurry!
This way! This way!
Are you Reinhard?
Rejoice!
imperial palace to serve His Majesty the Kaiser.
Your sister has been summoned to the
Father!
What's the meaning of this?!
Why is Sister being sent to the imperial palace?!
Where did you get this money?!
You sold Sister, didn't you?
Reinhard!
I couldn't refuse, either way.
Better to have gotten some money for it.
No!
Annerose agreed to do it.
Sister...
Sister, why?
Sister...
Reinhard!
Reinhard, there's a future for you, your own future.
And for you, Sister?
Guard that future well,
and I'll do whatever I can to help.
Sister...
Sister!
but thank you for everything.
Sieg, I only knew you a short time,
I'm sorry.
Could you just leave me alone, please?
Reinhard...
Who's there?!
Kircheis?
You're out for a walk at this hour?
What are you carrying, Reinhard?
I can't fool you, can I, Kircheis?
A blaster?!
What are you doing with that?
I'm going to the imperial palace!
I'm getting my sister back!
Are you serious?
Kircheis, just go home, now!
Never mind me.
But...
Not good...
He's not coming after us, is he?
No.
Say, Kircheis...
The Galactic Empire is at war with the rebels, right?
for nearly 140 years at this point.
Yeah, I think we've been fighting them
Well, what are they doing?
While lots of people are dying on the battlefield,
they're carrying on like it's a festival!
Their relatives never go to war.
They're the highest of nobility.
they know nothing of other people's pain.
In other words,
Sister!
Reinhard!
Sister!
It's not her...
Listen, brat, this is no place for a child like you!
Let me go!
with that dangerous thing?
And just what are you doing
Now, now, that's not a children's toy.
Reinhard!
Power!
I want power!
Reinhard?
Power that will let me take my sister back
to what those worthless people tell me to do.
and not have to meekly listen
then enough to surpass them.
If nobles are my opponents,
then enough to surpass him!
If the kaiser is my opponent,
Reinhard!
I can't do anything with just this.
and become a soldier.
Kircheis, I'll go to military school
That's the fastest way to gain that power.
Kircheis, come with me...
and the two of us will take my sister back!
Me, be a soldier?
with my little brother, won't you?
Sieg, be good friends
Okay...
if that's what you want.
And someday, I swear...
Kircheis, what are you doing?
I'm glad you came, Sieg.
You're looking well, Lady Annerose.
Oh, Sieg, stop speaking so formally.
Sure.
Well, come in.
I'll make coffee.
And some Kelsey cake, too.
so I'm not sure if it will be to your tastes.
I made it myself,
It will.
Well, then!
Good grief...
performing some spectacular deed in battle.
I can't see my own sister without
Just be patient a little longer.
Lady Annerose back, Lord Reinhard.
Eventually, you will have
Not just that;
I'll make all of space my own.
Right?
Yes!
While the fallen were granted a moment's respite,
continued uninterrupted.
the war raging in the galaxy
and Siegfried Kircheis
At that moment, Reinhard von Lohengramm
The Afterglow of the Empire
stood on the road of the long war.
Subarashiku atsui namida wo
Hito wa kokoro ni tameteiru
Kimi ga yuku michi wo saegiru
Omoku munashii ikusa tsuzukou to
Yume wo korosu na
Yume wo oun da
Haruka ginga no kagayaki wo
Utsusu namida de hoho wo nurashite
Yorokoberu hi wo
Hikari no hashi wo koete
Kokoro wo hadaka ni shite
Hikari no hashi wo koete
Namida to ai wo tokihanashite
NEXT EPISODE
a local insurrection in the Castrop Stellar Region,
Kircheis, sent by Reinhard to put down
proceeds into enemy territory with few forces.
Next time, on Legend of the Galactic Heroes,
"The Castrop Uprising"
Episode 5:
Another page turns in the history of the galaxy.
The Castrop Uprising
Next Legend of the Galactic Heroes