Geiersburg Fortress:
The Lippstadt Coalition's main base,
Diameter: approximately 45 kilometers.
Capacity: 16,000 ships.
an output of 740 million megawatts.
Main battery: a hard X-ray beam cannon with
Its firepower was a match for Iserlohn Fortress.
With the loss of Iserlohn Fortress to the Alliance,
within Imperial territory.
it was the most powerful military fortress
We shall establish nine military strongholds,
to here at Geiersburg,
running from Hauptplanet Odin
arranging our forces at each of these points.
In so doing,
considerably as they attack each in turn.
we should wear down that brat's forces
we'll wipe him out in a single blow!
After that, when he attacks Geiersburg,
Brilliant!
An excellent plan.
Do you have some objection, Admiral Merkatz?
those nine points one-by-one as we desire.
Marquis Lohengramm is not limited to attacking
he can sever the routes that connect each base
If you look at it from the enemy's point of view,
and supplies, rendering us powerless.
simply by disrupting communications
at Geiersburg in one stroke,
If, on top of that, the enemy strikes
will be at a disadvantage.
we, with only part of our dispersed forces here,
Then what do you suggest we should do?
functions at those nine military strongholds,
Leave only reconnaissance and communications
combat functions here at Geiersburg.
while concentrating the real
as Geiersburg for the decisive battle?
And then draw the brat in as far
Shoot at an enemy at the peak of their fatigue,
from a distant place, right?
after they've mounted an expedition
Precisely.
No, there is an even more effective strategy.
What do you mean by that, Admiral Staden?
Commander-in-Chief Merkatz's idea.
We add one modification to
While we draw the golden brat to Geiersburg,
capture the weakly-defended Odin,
we organize a large-scale detachment and
protective custody of His Majesty.
to respectfully take
I see!
Magnificent!
of the brilliance of Admiral Staden's tactics.
I, Count Alfred Landsberg, am in awe
So, who will take command of that detachment?
It's a difficult honor and responsibility, but...
Admiral Staden understands nothing!
can calmly vacate Odin?
Doesn't he understand why Marquis Lohengramm
It only takes a moment of thought, doesn't it?
Because it isn't a matter of strategy or tactics.
Even so, why did you permit the sortie?
and those hot-headed young nobles
That unrealistic Admiral Staden
are no match for Marquis Lohengramm.
through harsh experience, sir?
Is it to teach them a lesson
if I just tried explaining it to them.
They'd never understand
under Staden at the academy, didn't you?
Mittermeyer, you studied strategic theory
Yes, sir. What of it?
The nobles'...
is led by Staden, I hear.
I mean, the rebels' first formation
He apparently means to make the first strike.
Oh, so it's nearly time, then?
How about it? Can you beat him?
Instructor Staden was extremely knowledgable,
he tended to prefer theory.
but when theory confronted reality,
We students called him "Slave-to-Theory Staden."
Very well, here are your orders:
and there confront your former teacher.
Lead a fleet to Altena Stellar Region,
You may battle him until I follow, later.
How you handle it, I'll leave to you.
Sir!
It is a warrior's honor to be the vanguard.
Marshal Lohengramm has bestowed upon us.
Let's live up to this honor that
We shall win this battle and demoralize the enemy!
Yes, sir!
in the Altena Stellar Region.
Droysen, deploy a wide-area minefield
Prepare six million auto-tracking mines.
Sir!
on the Imperial side, as well.
I see, so, it's about to begin
glaring at each other across Altena Stellar Region.
Yes, both sides' first formations have been
The battle should begin any time now.
Today marks the third day.
at them for three days now.
Admiral Staden, we've been glaring
Why are we hesitating?!
has a reputation for superb fast attacks.
The enemy commander, Wolfgang Mittermeyer,
He's earned the nickname of the Sturm Wolf.
his lack of action is odd.
Which is why, any way you look at it,
We mustn't move recklessly.
Sir, we've intercepted an enemy communication.
of Marquis Lohengramm's main fleet.
The enemy is standing by awaiting the arrival
the offensive with an overwhelming force.
As soon as they arrive, they intend to take
What?!
we're losing the advantage!
Admiral, while we hesitate,
the enemy's main fleet arrives!
We should attack before
No, wait.
able to intercept the message this easily.
It's strange that we should have been
intentionally leaked the information.
The probability is high that the enemy
What are you saying?
the enemy hasn't made a move, yet?
Don't you see this explains why
But even so...
I'm amazed by the admiral's indecisiveness!
It goes beyond caution, to the point of cowardice!
Admiral, our objectives, first of all,
and erode their morale.
are to do battle, learn the enemy's abilities,
with our arms folded!
Nothing will come of standing here
That's right! Exactly!
Admiral, let's engage them. All right?
All right...
However, you will follow my strategy.
Very well, what is your plan?
First of all, split our forces into two parts,
the minefield from the left and right.
with each half detouring around
head-on with the enemy,
Then, while the left wing clashes
the right wing will come around behind the enemy.
we'll drive the enemy into the minefield.
From the front and the rear,
I see...
I will lead the left wing.
command of the right wing to you.
Count Hildesheim, I'll leave the
Agreed.
Your Excellency, the enemy's moving.
So, they completely fell for it.
Missiles!
Bearing, 3 o'clock!
Don't let up the attack!
Don't give them a chance to counterattack!
Smash them in one blow!
Now I see why we've been stuck in this sector.
waiting silently for the nobles to hit us.
They're under the impression we're commoners,
the nobility are beyond hope!
These foolish sons of
go around the minefield.
Good! Maintain full speed and
We'll attack the last detachment from the rear!
Enemy approaching from aft.
Aft? Impossible!
They should be ahead of us!
Could it be the enemy's main fleet?
No, it's too soon.
Can't you contact Hildesheim's forces?
Jamming is too severe. It's impossible!
Oh, no! Here they come!
to defend ourselves from behind!
Sir, we need to come about
Sir!
My stomach...
It's no use! Withdraw!
The enemy has fled.
No need to pursue them too far.
Not much of an opponent, were they?
Bayerlein, hubris is not permitted.
The battle has only just begun.
Sir!
What?! They were defeated?!
Yes, sir.
have retreated to Rentenberg Fortress,
Admiral Staden and the others
70% of their forces were lost.
but starting with Count Hildesheim,
Count Hildesheim...
How awful.
Blast that Staden! Worthless!
Admiral Mittermeyer...
the Sturm Wolf's command skills.
I've been able to see for myself
That's very kind of you.
While it was nothing more than a petty trick,
our props has been difficult.
recovering the mines we used as
took refuge at Rentenberg?
Nevertheless, I heard Staden
It's true.
I beg your pardon for not having captured him.
No, Staden and the others are trivial.
would be somewhat troubling.
However, neglecting Rentenberg
Why don't we capture it now,
for the capture of Geiersburg?
and then make it a bridgehead
to control the fate of Rentenberg
The quickest and surest way
is to seize the fusion reactor in the central section.
To reach the reactor from the outer walls,
break through Passageway 6
the shortest route is to
using hand-to-hand combat.
Mittermeyer, Reuenthal,
in bravery in land battle, as well.
I've heard that you two are unequalled
command of the capture unit.
The two of you will take
Sir!
But don't be careless.
Offressor is guarding Passageway 6.
Senior Admiral Offressor?
The commander of the armored grenadiers?!
That barbarian?
Now!
There are allies in the way! Hold fire!
Fly the ship into that crevice!
It's in the enemy turrets' blind spot!
Commence landing operations!
It worked.
Now for the hard part.
if you met Offressor one-on-one?
What would you do
Run like hell.
So would I.
He's a man who was born to beat people to death.
He's not somebody you'd attack head-on.
But we can't tell our men to run away.
Hey, what are you doing?!
Get out of the way.
Here!
Forward!
Bastard, we can't let him return alive!
Unit two, move in!
Secure Passageway 6, no matter the cost!
Here!
The more of you commoners they send,
the higher the mountain of corpses will grow!
You cowardly mice.
that weak-kneed brat's army is.
So in the end, this is all
We've already tried eight times to break through,
thanks to Offressor.
but we were forced to withdraw completely,
although one from the Stone Age.
Offressor is a brave man,
Give him a death as glorious as he deserves.
Sir!
Please wait.
What is it, Oberstein?
I'd like Offressor captured alive.
useful to Your Excellency.
I will show you how he can be
that pig-headed man of use to me?
You're saying you think you can make
His will won't be a problem.
You plan to brainwash him?
Nothing so crude.
Please, leave it to me.
mutual suspicion among the nobles.
Watch as I sow the seeds of
Very well, I'll leave him to you.
Hey, you golden-haired brat!
even through a screen?!
Do you have the guts to face me directly,
A little whelp like you,
through sheer luck, what are you made of?!
who happened to score a few achievements
you can play with the politics of the nation?!
Who are you to be so conceited that you think
His Majesty's favor with treachery!
You're a despicable man, who repaid
deceit under the pretense of false love!
Together with your sister, offering His Majesty
Reuenthal! Mittermeyer!
Sir!
Drag that vulgar bastard before me, alive!
but do not kill him on any account!
Tear off his limbs if you must,
I'll cut out his filthy tongue with my own hands!
Sir!
This won't be easy.
Yes, I suppose this means
let his emotions get the better of him.
that even Marquis Lohengramm can
How go the preparations?
Sir, we should be ready soon.
All right, ready armored suits, two of them.
you two alone are going out?
Admirals, are you suggesting that
that much more perfect.
We're bait, to make the trap
But surely that won't be necessary!
We two are admirals.
That monster Offressor is a senior admiral.
It should be just about even.
Brat!
If you have even a few scraps of courage,
try and come out in front of me like a man!
Or are you still hiding behind your sister's skirts?!
Spirited, aren't you, barbarian?
Marquis Lohengramm's skill.
The likes of you would barely trouble
We'll face you,
we send you to the next world.
so be grateful when
Well, well...
Who would attack me with such impertinence?
and Mittermeyer the Sturm Wolf!
Why, it's Heterochromia Reuenthal
Interesting.
I hear you're both pretty good,
but can even the two of you at once beat me?
You won't know unless you try.
doesn't mean you're skilled!
We'll teach you that just being big
How dare you?!
We have Offressor!
The remaining ones are just small fry.
All men, charge!
Yes, sir!
Bastards!
A trap is best for snaring a wild beast.
it was perfect for a simpleton like you.
And as clichéd as it was,
Coward!
I'll take that as a compliment.
surrendered without difficulty.
The Coalition forces, having lost Offressor,
painted red with blood.
And so fell Rentenberg Fortress,
What?! You're saying I shouldn't kill him?
Yes, sir.
but he doesn't fear death.
Killing him would be simple,
Besides, if we kill him now,
it will only enhance his reputation as a loyal man
for the Goldenbaum Dynasty.
who sacrificed himself
Your Excellency.
You're probably reluctant to do that,
are dead because of him!
But think of how many of our men
I don't agree that he needs to live.
We ought to execute him at once!
I agree.
I told you before, he can be useful to us.
What's the meaning of this?
It is Marquis Lohengramm's mercy.
he admires how well the senior admiral fought
While you are an enemy,
have a chance for another battle.
and is setting you free to
As naive as ever, I see.
Is he trying to buy my gratitude?
I'll be waiting at Geiersburg.
Very well, if that's what he wants,
Next time, I'll stain that golden hair red with blood.
As you please.
and you can leave for Geiersburg or wherever.
We've readied a ship for you,
I don't like to do things this way.
Yeah...
What's the meaning of this?!
who fought hard at Rentenberg?
Do I welcome Senior Admiral Offressor,
What? Can't you tell by looking at me?!
I'm just confirming.
Duke Braunschweig is waiting.
This way, please.
didn't you, Offressor?
So, you managed to come back alive,
What?!
All of your principal subordinates were executed,
so why were you alone spared?
Executed?!
You probably returned alive alone
sold your conscience to that brat.
because you turned traitor and
You shameless wretch!
you'd return with my head?!
Did you promise him that
It's a trick! This is a trick!
Don't you understand, you idiots?!
It's a trick! This is a trick!
Shoot! Shoot him to death!
No guns!
Somebody stop him!
Traitor!
But was he really a traitor?
What?!
No, never mind that. How shall we deal with this?
What shall we say was the cause of his death?
There's no smoothing this over.
for the crime of having betrayed his allies.
Offressor was sentenced to death
Let all our forces know it!
No mercy for traitors!
Don't look at me so bitterly.
Even I don't know what may happen tomorrow.
for having killed you today.
You may end up thanking me
I see...
Offressor was killed by his allies?
Yes, sir. Moreover, as a traitor.
of those who hated the golden-haired brat.
Senior Admiral Offressor was famous as a leader
in the nobles' allied forces.
With just this, huge wounds were created
Just who wouldn't turn traitor before it was all over?
began to take root in the nobles' hearts.
Mutual unease and suspicion
Heavens of Bloodshed
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