It is a known historical fact
and armaments to suppress its own populace
that when the state starts using its military forces
and to invade nearby nations,
neglecting to right the social injustices within itself,
it is headed toward its inevitable downfall.
Such is the present state of our nation.
to engage in battle against the Empire.
In addition, we do not possess strength enough
Purely from a military standpoint,
our strength has deteriorated considerably
and last year's civil war.
since our loss at the Battle of Amritsar
economy, productivity, and manpower.
Alongside that, we face shortages in our
barely allows us to maintain our national defense.
The presence of Iserlohn Fortress
is seek to coexist with the Lohengramm regime.
What we must do, therefore,
of a democratically constructed political system
While the Goldenbaum Dynasty was an example
anti-democratic administration,
that caused the most
non-democratically constructed political system
the Lohengramm regime is an example of a
democratic administration.
that is bringing about an exceptionally
While this isn't government "by the people,"
much more "for the people."
at present it is a government which is
Having acknowledged that,
isn't just possible, but becomes necessary.
coexistence with the Lohengramm regime
Duke Reinhard Lohengramm...
It's Lieutenant Greenhill.
Come in.
How about some tea, Sir?
Oh, thanks.
I was just thinking I'd like to take a little break.
Making progress?
I'm not totally happy with it.
I think my conclusion might be a little too rushed.
I don't know if it will improve your mood or not,
TV broadcasts from Heinessen.
but we've started picking up
Oh? Let's have a look.
we can't begrudge a few temporary expenditures
-and for the sake of what must be protected,
and the sacrifice of a few insignificant individual lives!
"Insignificant lives," huh?
To those in power,
Those who will not do their duty to the nation
there's nothing as cheap as other people's lives.
Those who will not do their duty to the nation
can only be called despicable!
Aside from that, those "temporary expenditures"
can only be called despicable!
have been going on for over 150 years now,
can only be called despicable!
but it's not as if they have to suffer financially for it.
who have to bear that burden.
It's the general populace
that's summoned you.
He's the chairman of the Defense Committee
Looks like you should be prepared for the worst.
Prince, please, flee!
But...
We'll hold them off!
Flee to safety, that the royal family may be restored!
and await the chance for your restoration!
Go to a neighboring country for help,
Prince, you won't escape!
Minister!
Curse you, traitor to the crown!
Traitor, you're an insult to the human race!
Evil will never prosper in this world!
The howling of beaten curs!
Enough of this! Kill them!
Vitamins! Minerals! Fiber!
sponsors this program?
Do you know which company
A synthetic foods company based in Fezzan.
Why do you ask?
Well, consider the content.
a political ad for the old imperial regime.
I was thinking it's almost like they're broadcasting
That's ridiculous!
Although, I suppose it could be taken that way...
It's okay, Lieutenant.
Even I think it's a pretty wild notion.
Only...
Only?
The Fezzan part of it is bugging me even more.
Meaning?
ought to be able to coexist.
The Alliance and the Lohengramm regime
dogmatism and fanaticism.
As long as we don't fall into some crazy
Right.
I think it's Fezzan that will suffer for it.
By the way, should that happen,
between the Alliance and the Empire,
If peaceful relations are established
would be rendered meaningless.
their geographical advantage
So, in the end,
the Alliance and the Lohengramm regime?
Fezzan wants there to be a breakdown between
to help the Lohengramm regime
Yeah, and furthermore, we may be forced
new empire in the near future.
unify the universe under a
the economic side of things
You sometimes hear from
why it would be desirable to have a united nation.
about these things,
I think I tend to be too pessimistic
an improvement over the current situation.
but lately I've started to think that might be
expects to have happen.
But I doubt that's what Fezzan
I don't have any particular basis for thinking that,
lurking in the shadows.
but I sense something more illogical
or Commander-in-Chief Bewcock?
Shouldn't we contact Director Kublesree
No, I have a feeling that would cause trouble.
We were ordered to maintain secrecy.
Admiral Yang,
head of security for Chairman Trunicht.
I'm Commodore Veigh, serving as
your personal bodyguard, Admiral.
I've been assigned as
I offer you our sincere services, such as they are.
Thanks for your trouble.
This way, Admiral.
What are you doing?!
I'm to bring Admiral Yang alone.
By order of the national defense chairman,
I ask for your cooperation.
What will we do, Lieutenant?
It can't be helped.
let's investigate where they're taking him.
For the time being,
We can't do anything if we don't know where he is.
Please relax in here.
he'll be stationed outside, so please ask.
If you need anything,
that you've arrived.
I'll go inform the national defense chairman
I'd call this imprisonment.
These guys are so predictable.
Sir, the inquiry will convene in one hour.
so please get ready.
I'll show you to the inquiry room,
No getting impatient, Yang Wen-li.
Did you find out anything?
I found out where Commodore Veigh went.
Let's go to the Council Building.
As I'm sure you know,
I am the one who has convened this inquiry,
National Defense Chairman Negroponte.
Admiral Yang, you may take a seat.
No, no, don't cross your legs! Sit up straighter!
Don't forget your position!
You're the subject of this inquiry.
Not like I asked for this...
Did you say something?
No.
Then, we'll commence the inquiry.
Yang's personal history.
The inquiry began by confirming
Yang Wen-li was born in Universal Calendar 767,
the only child of a trader, Yang Tai-long.
His mother died when he was five,
and raised aboard an interstellar merchant vessel.
after which he was taken by his father
permission to major in history,
At sixteen, just after being given
his father was killed in an accident.
he had inherited from his father were fakes,
When it became clear that most of the antiques
he was left nearly penniless.
in order to study history for free,
He entered the Command Academy
enrolling in the War History Studies program.
he changed his major to Strategic Studies.
When the program was cut two years later,
But the contrast is conspicuous.
Quite a few of your grades are just above failing.
Fifty-five points is the borderline, right?
because I had no choice,
I enrolled in the officers' academy
history might have been pretty different.
but if I had really failed,
in the hands of the Empire.
Iserlohn Fortress would still be
had the crushing defeat at Amritsar.
On the other hand, we wouldn't have
could have avoided dying?
If so, how many tens of thousands of soldiers
But then, to the contrary,
have been destroyed by Duke Lohengramm.
it's possible that by now the Alliance would
God, history can be such a pain.
youngest admiral in the Alliance military,
And at present, you are the
on the front lines.
and the highest ranking commander
This is the sort of good fortune that people envy.
If you're that envious, wanna swap with me?
to exceed the law and behave arbitrarily.
But in our democratic nation, nobody is allowed
suspicions related to that point.
Today's inquiry is in order to clear away
So, our first question...
Here it comes...
by the National Salvation Military Council,
Last year, while putting down the coup d'état
by the National Salvation Military Council,
Last year, while putting down the coup d'état
of the Artemis Necklace.
you destroyed all twelve satellites
Yes.
hasty and coarse choice?
Wasn't this an uncharacteristically
your intentions were on something else.
It's raised questions that perhaps
As if anybody could be as sneaky as you people.
Wasn't there some other way?
two or three of the attack satellites,
For example, if you'd destroyed
to descend into the atmosphere?
shouldn't you have been able
I'll answer that.
If I'd taken that method,
by the remaining satellites,
we would have been attacked
and I'd have taken losses to my forces.
more valuable than soldiers' lives,
If you're saying unmanned satellites are
then my decision was mistaken, I suppose.
and laying siege to it,
Then, what about surrounding Heinessen
chipping away at their will to fight?
I also thought of that method,
but I had to abandon it because of two points.
Which were what?
In the first place,
psychologically cornered coup d'état faction
there was the danger that the
government officials in the capital as hostages.
would break the deadlock by taking vital
with guns pressed to your heads,
If they'd come pressing for negotiations
they'd have left us with no choice.
The second point was a far greater risk.
was coming to a close.
At the time, the civil war in the Empire
self-destruction of the coup d'état faction,
If we'd leisurely waited for the
Reinhard von Lohengramm, that genius at war,
and invaded with a large force.
might have used the momentum of his victory
Based on the above two points,
but to liberate Heinessen quickly,
I concluded that I had no choice
and in order to minimize casualties,
a sense of defeat in the coup d'état faction.
to adopt a method that would create
If that deserves criticism, I'm content to accept it.
alternative plan than that one,
But as I can't be shown a more perfect
who fought at the risk of their lives,
then I and my subordinates,
probably won't agree.
and move on to the next matter.
Well, let's leave that subject for now
coup d'état faction's 11th Fleet,
Before engaging the
you made a general address to your troops.
when compared to individual freedom and rights.
You said that the fate of the nation was nothing
by those who heard it.
We have multiple testimonies
There's no mistake, is there?
I couldn't say it was like that word for word,
but I certainly said something resembling that.
was a disgraceful thing to say?
And you don't think that
Huh? What was?
You're a soldier whose duty is to protect the nation.
to say things that belittle the nation?
Are you saying it isn't disgraceful for you
I consider it a statement of rare profundity.
While you might call it that, Mr. Chairman,
vital components comprising the nation,
As individuals do not exist as the
possessing independent wills
but rather the nation is created by individuals
with one way of life,
coming together to form a society
subordinate to the other is self-evident.
then for a democratic society, which one is
Self-evident, you say?
My view is somewhat different.
Humans are social creatures.
the nation holds indispensable value to people.
So long as nobody can live alone,
Really?
is society, not nations.
Surely what people can't live without
Why, I'm shocked.
You appear to be quite the radical anarchist.
No, I'm a vegetarian.
I see a delicious-looking meat dish.
Although, I break my principals the moment
Admiral Yang, are you insulting this inquiry?!
Far from it!
I hadn't any intention of doing that.
Well, why don't we adjourn for now?
and I'm fed up with-
Admiral Yang is probably tired,
I mean, I'm exhausted.
I'd appreciate it if we took a break.
Commodore Veigh!
I request a meeting with my superior officer.
As Admiral Yang's aide,
Where is the admiral?
That is a state secret.
and I cannot tell you his location.
You aren't permitted to meet with him,
I see.
psychological torture, then.
You're saying this inquiry is private,
Watch what you say!
then I request that the inquiry be made public,
If you're saying I'm wrong,
as well as a meeting with the accused.
the presence of defense counsel,
I won't acknowledge those requests!
And for what reasons wouldn't you?
I don't acknowledge a need to answer that.
Well then, a group of high government officials
lynch Admiral Yang, a national hero.
is arbitrarily trying to psychologically
Should I tell the media that?
Try telling them.
No journalist will pick up the story.
On the contrary, if you do that,
and you'll be subject to court-martial.
we'll invoke the National Security Act,
A court-martial wouldn't apply for this.
no legal basis in the first place,
And as this inquiry has
to making its subjects known to the public.
the National Security Act doesn't apply
while ignoring Admiral Yang's human rights,
If you insist on enforcing this inquiry
I will take appropriate measures against it!
Like father, like daughter.
Let's go.
I was prepared to be dismissed as his aide.
I went to him, thinking he was going to, and then...
I'd be in a real jam without you.
I didn't want to do this, but it's our last resort.
I'll see Admiral Bewcock, and get him to help us.
Understood.
impose a news blackout.
Have the intelligence bureau
Tell Negroponte, too.
So, what about Greenhill's daughter?
Sir! It looks like she's going to star fleet command.
going to contact Admiral Bewcock directly.
We put a tail on her, but she's probably
That old man?
Understood. Leave me.
Sir!
It's me. Is the chief in?
You appointed Lt. Frederica Greenhill as your aide.
What about it?
committed treason against democracy last year.
She's the daughter of Admiral Greenhill, who
I'm sure you're aware of that.
responsible for the father's crimes,
Does our free country hold the child
like some ancient autocracy?
That's not what I'm saying!
I can't interpret it any other way.
concerned about your personnel,
What I'm saying is, isn't there a need to be
in order to avoid needless misunderstandings?
"needless misunderstandings" might mean?
Could you tell me specifically what
to cause me any serious misgivings,
Seeing as there's no evidence
things like "needless misunderstandings."
I don't feel the need to guard against amorphous
Regarding personnel choices for my aide,
to appoint them is protected by law.
the right of a military commander
talented and reliable aide possible,
If you're telling me to dismiss the most
by preventing its most efficient function.
I can only assume your intent is to harm the military
Shall I interpret it that way?
will just make it harder for us to ask questions.
Admiral Yang, speaking to us that way
We aren't the enemy.
to try and understand each other better?
Shouldn't we all use reason and good sense
Reception is closed for today.
Aside from that,
days in advance to see the commander-in-chief.
you need to make an appointment at least three
I can't tell you why, but this is an emergency!
Even saying that, it's time for the chief to go home.
He doesn't seem to be in his office, now.
Excuse me!
Aren't you Admiral Greenhill's daughter?
Yes, but who are you?
but I owe a lot to your father.
Well, you probably don't know me,
Commander-in-Chief Bewcock,
Anyway, if you're looking for
on the fourth floor.
I just saw him in the parking garage
If you hurry, you might catch him.
Really?
Use Lift 6.
It goes directly there.
Thank you very much.
We're in a hurry, so please excuse us.
They fell for it, just like we planned.
She only has one bodyguard.
That's strange...
The Patriotic Knights Corp!
Get 'em!
Rush him all at once and hold him down!
I'll take the target!
Warrant Officer!
Okay, bitch!
Lieutenant!
Die!
What are you doing?!
Damn!
Withdraw!
After them!
Sir!
Stop!
Are you okay?
Yes, thank you very much!
Aren't you...
Lieutenant, what are you doing here?!
Sir!
"Terra is my mother, Terra in my hands"...
We didn't summon you here to attack you.
convened in order to better your situation.
Rather, you could say this inquiry has been
But for that, we need you to cooperate.
cooperate with you just as much.
Of course, we intend to
Then I have one request.
What is it?
may I see it, please?
If you have a model answer sheet,
you all are looking for.
I'd really like to know what sort of answers
I'm warning you!
and any actions that ridicule its authority or dignity!
Please refrain from mocking this inquiry,
Yeah! What do you think this is?!
The kid's getting carried away!
Are you screwing with us?!
People should behave with respect!
Are you screwing with us?!
People should behave with respect!
Who do you think we are?!
Authority and dignity, huh?
I can't believe they'd do this.
about this or not, Sir.
Honestly, I wasn't sure whether to tell you
I don't want to do the wrong thing
the military and the government.
and invite antagonism between
but a needless one, at the moment.
It's a reasonable worry,
Which is to say that, at this point,
to confront the government, Lieutenant.
it's already impossible for the military as a whole
internally divided into two camps?
Are you saying the military is
Two camps? Yes, definitely two camps.
and the minority as somehow being equal.
If you could compare the overwhelming majority
Naturally, I'm in the minority.
It's nothing to be proud of.
How in the world did it come to that?
coup d'état was the cause.
I hate to say it, but last year's
There was a loss of confidence in the military,
by permeating their own influence into it.
and the damned politicians took advantage of it
matters as they please
They control military personnel
firm control of our nerve center.
and their subordinates have a
did anything to stop the coup d'état last year,
Since neither I nor Director Kublesree
any protests we make are met with scorn.
I don't know what to say.
I didn't realize it had caused you so much trouble.
Well, it's not that much of a bother.
Just irritating, jarring and annoying.
that this room is bugged.
Actually, I'm more than 90% certain
is because I can't hide my allegiances at this point,
The reason I can talk like this, even knowing that,
aren't admissible as evidence.
and because recordings from listening devices
about violations of my human rights.
On the other hand, I can use it to complain
to comply with the Alliance charter.
That's assuming the government intends
the principles of democracy.
The government can't openly trample
I think that can be used as a weapon.
If worse comes to worst,
noted for her wisdom is reassuring.
Being told that by a lieutenant
By the way, on the main point of Admiral Yang,
I'll do all that I can to help.
now that I'm aware of the situation,
But won't that cause trouble for you?
there's no point in worrying about that.
Now that you've come to me about it,
Besides, I'm fond of that boy.
Oh, but don't tell him I said that.
The young get complacent so easily.
I really appreciate this.
And pardon my flattery, but I'm fond of you too, sir.
Oh, by all means, tell my wife that!
I know, stay at my place till we get this cleared up.
of what happened today.
We can't have any repeats
Thank you very much.
But how did they know I'd come here?
They probably had you followed.
suspicious ground vehicle.
I'm not certain, but I did see one
while we were en route.
If we were tailed, they probably switched
cockroach Veigh would do.
Figures, that's something that
of our democracy.
Lieutenant, this is the headquarters
but the gathering clouds are ominous,
The rain hasn't begun to fall yet,
and things are turning very bad very quickly.
Weathering this storm won't be easy.
Yes, sir, I'm prepared for it.
despite being from different generations.
Good, that makes us comrades,
I'd like to go out for a bite to eat.
We've prepared your meal.
There's no need to go out.
This dreary place is killing my appetite.
to go outside of the gates.
You need Commodore Veigh's permission
But I don't particularly want his permission.
This isn't a question of what you want.
Even you have to obey the rules, Sir.
Well, then, can you let me see Commodore Veigh?
for the chairman of the supreme council.
The commodore has gone out on official business
When will he be back?
That's hard to say.
Is there going to be an inquiry tomorrow morning?
That's also hard to say.
so please wait here.
You'll be informed just before it's to start,
Will that be all, sir?
Yeah, that will be all.
Then, please get some rest.
They can't do this to me!
I'll resign! This time, I really will resign!
they're the ones who have kept me from resigning,
Ever since we occupied Iserlohn Fortress,
all to increase their own power!
who are sitting here, safe and snug,
Like I have to listen to complaints from guys
while I can't ever do what I want?!
I'm resigning! I swear to God, I'll do it!
it's so damn boring!
Even when we go out on patrol here,
Warp developing in the airspace ahead!
Something's warping out!
Bearing: 12 o'clock! Range: 300 light seconds!
Mass...
Mass is immense!
Can't you report that with a little more detail?!
Mass: approximately 40 trillion tons!
Trillion? 40 trillion tons?!
It's not a spaceship!
It's on a planetary scale!
Withdraw!
All ships, withdraw at best speed!
Don't get caught in the space-time quake!
Look!
A fortress?
Universal Calendar 798,
Reich Calendar 489, April 10:
Geiersburg Fortress invaded the Iserlohn Corridor.
The Inquiry
NEXT EPISODE
Yang released from the inquiry.
Frederica works frantically to have
on Iserlohn Fortress' doorstep!
Meanwhile, Geiersburg Fortress presses in
Next time, on Legend of the Galactic Heroes,
"The Battle Without Arms"
Episode 32:
Another page turns in the history of the galaxy.
The Battle Without Arms
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