Have to get up.
Get up, take a shower, brush my teeth.
Make food...
Tea with milk,
scrambled eggs,
and then three slices of rye toast,
split between me and the admiral.
The admiral...
The admiral?
the biological clock, huh?
I guess this is what they call
Even though I can sleep in...
I'm up right on the dot.
on time by himself?
I wonder if the admiral is getting up
Admiral! Admiral, it's 7 o'clock.
Please, get up. Breakfast is ready.
Please, five more minutes.
No, four minutes and thirty seconds.
Or four minutes and fifteen seconds!
God, you're stubborn.
he'll set a bad example for his men.
If the commanding officer sleeps late,
even without their commanders.
Soldiers still grow,
The enemy is coming to get us!
during a surprise attack,
If you die while oversleeping
future historians will portray you as a fool.
The enemy are still asleep, too.
And the future historians haven't been born yet.
Goodnight.
At least let me have peace in my dreams.
Admiral!
I wonder if he's okay?
for his subordinates and the soldiers, right?
If you wake an officer too early, it causes trouble
Is that even true?
the admiral was still a sublieutenant.
Back at El Facil,
who couldn't even put his black beret on straight.
He definitely seemed like a novice officer
Sublieutenant Yang was a reject officer,
The people of El Facil said that
and openly looked down on him.
left behind when the commanders ran away,
no reason to respect him.
Although they certainly had
Then I had a revelation.
who slept on the sofa in his uniform,
This unreliable, impertinent man
who wouldn't wash his face when he got up,
as he chewed on unbuttered bread...
and who would talk to himself
because nobody else was going to.
I had to love him,
or a great commander.
I didn't fall in love with a hero
knowing a bargain when I see one.
Maybe I have a talent for
That must be it.
That must have been it, Miss Frederica.
Admiral Yang feels about you.
But I don't know how
Ensign!
So, here you are.
It's almost time for breakfast.
Our last meal aboard ship.
Right.
So, that's Fezzan?
Yeah...
Will it have enemies or friends?
Ensign Mintz, there's a lot you have to learn.
in combat, but that won't be of any use to you here.
I understand that you've distinguished yourself
disabuse yourself of that notion at once.
First, if you expect special treatment,
Yes, sir, I'll bear that in mind.
so please teach me all you can.
I realize there's a lot I don't know,
Well, aren't you a smooth talker.
You're shrewder than your age would imply.
You seem uncomfortable.
This is definitely enemy territory.
high commissioner's office.
Or at least, it is inside the
Inside?
Yeah, they seem to be Chairman Trunicht's people.
Because of that, I'll have to watch my step.
all the way to Admiral Yang.
If I mess up here, it could reach
Oh, he's gorgeous!
Yeah, but he doesn't look very experienced.
What's wrong?
would say if he were here.
Nothing, just thinking what Lt. Commander Poplin
Let's have a look inside.
Welcome! This would look good on you.
but I think you have the face and style for it.
It's a hard look to pull off,
Pretty expensive.
Surely you jest.
At that price, it's a certified steal!
I'm pretty sure it was 20 marks cheaper last month.
You must be mistaken.
If you doubt me, check the electronic newspapers.
They track the price index precisely.
Then I'll take it. Could you give me a receipt?
and the quality seems good.
Prices definitely seem stable,
Besides that, a lack of accidents
management systems aren't deteriorating.
shows that their societal and economic
It's a big difference from back home.
and those who grow fat drinking blood.
Those who spill blood, those who shed blood,
There are all types.
So, now what?
at the Imperial high commissioner's office?
Do we follow custom and go have a look
allies in the same place.
It's strange, having enemies and
from inside there, as well.
They're probably watching us
probably in contact with them.
The guys tailing us are
Well, why don't we head back to our quarters?
Apparently there's a welcome party tomorrow,
the role of guest of honor can be tiring,
and from Admiral Yang's example,
so let's at least turn in early tonight.
So, what's your impression of Fezzan, Ensign?
Let's see...
I'm impressed with how clean the back streets are.
and all of them seem well-fed.
You also keep a lot of pets,
Oh, you have unusual interests.
And what do you think of Fezzan's girls, Ensign?
They're all pretty and very lively.
My, my, well-said!
to planetary modification systems.
Well, Fezzan offers everything from pretty girls
depending on your resources.
You can buy anything,
a girl's heart with a smile, not money.
In your case, Ensign, you could probably buy
I am utterly jealous!
I'll try to work at it.
By the way, speaking of selling things,
and Fezzan's autonomy itself
this talk I've heard that the Fezzan Corridor
Imperial military has me worried.
are being sold to the
What's this, now?
treating the corridor itself
I'm concerned that Fezzan is
as a product to be sold to the Imperial military.
imagination as well, Ensign!
My, my, I see you have a vivid
The Imperial military, you say?
pass through the Fezzan Corridor
Are you suggesting that they're going to
and attack Alliance territory?
That's an amusing story,
but perhaps a little farfetched.
The Fezzan Corridor is an ocean of peace.
are merchant vessels.
The only ships passing through it
It would be impossible for military ships to cross it.
And who decided that?
Who?
can be broken by human hands.
I believe any rule made by man
Empire's Duke Reinhard von Lohengramm,
And considering the methods of the
I don't think he'll be bound by old rules.
unwritten laws to gain victory and conquest,
Doesn't Duke Lohengramm break tradition and
as a matter of course?
I don't think anyone here can say that he doesn't.
But...
Surely he wouldn't do that.
Surely not...
has such designs,
Although, even if Duke Lohengramm
their pride to be sold under their very noses.
I doubt the people of Fezzan will allow
would sell itself to the Empire, Ensign Mintz.
Even so, that's bold speculation that Fezzan
Is it?
let alone formal independence,
I don't think independence,
is of paramount value to Fezzan.
But it's very close to it.
just how close it is, Ensign Mintz.
You shouldn't underestimate
not to be argued with!
Ensign Mintz, they've come here to welcome you,
Have you no sense of your position?!
it's simply youthful indiscretion.
Everyone, I'm sorry,
Please excuse him.
Yang Wen-li has guessed everything.
I'm afraid this means that
How do we deal with this?
Even if he has, that man can do nothing.
Can't he?
his attendant are here to stir up trouble.
At any rate, it's clear that boy and
those here will remember what he said.
Even if they are a bit tipsy now, several of
with political speculation,
If their interests are connected
don't you think that could mean trouble?
It's too late.
They'll have no time to respond to it. Don't worry.
Any worries I have aren't for your sake.
Well now, Bishop Degsby, how are you feeling?
Wine, narcotics, and women...
You seem to want all manner of earthly delights,
who makes a principle of abstinence.
despite being a man of faith
treat your misconduct with lenience, I wonder?
Will the grand bishop back on Terra
Y-you're the one who made me swallow the drugs!
and thrust me to the brink of depravity, didn't you?!
You despicably forced them on me
when you will realize your folly!
Foolish blasphemer, the day will come
By all means, I'd like to be taught a lesson.
Will I be hit by lightning, or by a meteor perhaps?
Have you no fear of righteousness?!
Righteousness?
the ruler of the universe by being "righteous."
Rudolf the Great didn't become
Neither did Rubinsky.
the most power comparatively.
They won because they had
The basis of rule is might, not right.
fear the grand bishop's wrath.
If you had power, you wouldn't
And on that note...
I don't care about the Church's authority.
That can be your own monopoly.
If each world is to have a number one man,
to be jealous of my colleague.
there's no reason for me
What are you talking about?
I don't follow you.
Don't you?
and the Church of Terra.
I'm saying I'll give you Terra
I'm going to take down Rubinsky,
and you can have the grand bishop's position.
Their time has passed.
The Devil can take Terra's 800-year-old grudge.
From here on, it will be you and me.
You poor, deluded fool!
can take on the grand bishop?!
You think your petty ambitions and shallow wit
I can only laugh!
It's the lowest kind of joke!
to dreams fit for a dog.
A dog should confine himself
don't assume you can take on an elephant!
For your own good,
Should you really be laughing so hard, Bishop?
I've recorded all of your disgraceful behavior.
If you won't cooperate with me, I'll use it as I must.
frequently because it's so effective,
It's a clichéd plan, but it's used
is what makes it clichéd.
and the frequency of its use
Now, I'd like you to make up your mind.
Damned dog...
over a hundred people?
What? You're saying we've lost
them under live battle conditions.
Yes, while these are exercises, we're conducting
that level of losses is fairly low.
With over four million participants,
deployment to Iserlohn through Boltik,
In addition, we've leaked intel of our
a guarantee of his position.
though now he's seeking
If we conquer the Alliance,
more important travel corridor than it is now.
the Fezzan Corridor will become an even
indirect control would be desirable.
You can't say leaving that under
be placed under direct rule,
True, it would be advisable that Fezzan
making Boltik a focus of hatred for the Fezzanese.
but I don't agree with the Machiavellianism of
Very well.
It can't be helped.
of public order quickly,
I expect that he'll lose control
the landesherr's seat for now?
but why don't we give him
Yes, sir.
for Operation Ragnarök were announced.
This was the day that personnel assignments
to the Iserlohn Corridor.
First, three fleets will be dispatched
will be Senior Admiral Reuenthal.
Supreme Commander of the Iserlohn area forces
Admirals Lennenkampf and Lutz.
Vice Commanders will be
of the entire galaxy will be drawn to Iserlohn.
With these moves, the eyes and ears
seize control of the Fezzan Corridor in one stroke,
And in that moment, we will charge in,
and then invade Alliance territory.
For the vanguard, I'll leave that task to Mittermeyer.
The second formation will be Admiral Müller.
Having recovered from his injuries,
in an active operation since returning to duty.
this would be Müller's first participation
strength and wisdom under duress,
Assigning this man, who'd demonstrated
as Mittermeyer's backup,
superb grasp of human resources.
was an example of Reinhard's
expressed his eagerness
But then, Müller himself had recently
for a chance at a return match.
to join in the attack on Iserlohn Fortress
I shall take personal command of the third group.
Aldringen, Brauhitch, Carnap,
The fleets commanded by Vice Admirals
under my direct supervision.
Grünemann, and Thurneysen shall be
Chief of Staff Senior Admiral Oberstein,
Aboard the flagship Brünhild would be
Junior Aide Lieutenant Rücke,
Chief Aide-de-Camp Rear Admiral Streit,
Captain Kisling, among others.
and Chief of the Royal Guard
Chief Private Secretary Hildegard von Mariendorf,
Also joining them aboard the flagship would be
who would officially be treated as a commander.
For the fourth group, Admiral Steinmetz.
For the fifth, Admiral Wahlen.
after they entered Alliance territory,
If Fezzan were to seal off the Corridor
and dealing with them.
the fourth group was tasked with turning back
given the vital responsibility
In addition, the fifth group was
Imperial space and the Fezzan Corridor.
of maintaining the link between
Fahrenheit were to stand ready in reserve.
Furthermore, the fleets of Admirals Bittenfeld and
Both were strong forces,
off the Alliance military when the time came.
and would likely play an important role in finishing
for the Iserlohn area forces.
I order Admiral Eisenach to act as rear guard
blessed with spectacular deeds in battle,
Ernst von Eisenach had never been
like rear line support, diversionary operations,
but he quietly carried out plain but vital tasks
betrayed Reinhard's expectations.
and landing operations, and had never
Commander of Capital Defense,
Admiral Kesler, acting as
as Rear Line Management,
and Admiral Mecklinger,
will remain behind on Odin.
The operation shall commence
under Reuenthal's command.
with the launch of the Iserlohn area forces
November the 5th, Imperial Standard Time.
The date has been determined as
Only information about the Iserlohn area forces
to the Alliance through Fezzan.
was intentionally leaked
Well, while this is definitely an emergency situation,
led by a great and undefeated commander.
Iserlohn has an impregnable fortress
able to invade Alliance territory.
I doubt the Imperial military will be
He's right.
Exactly, that's right.
At least we're safe.
Right.
That's right.
Right.
Chairman!
What is it, Director?
Unlike the other gentlemen present,
that next spring will arrive without incident.
this petty officer isn't as inclined to believe
its commander is great and undefeated.
Iserlohn is an impregnable fortress and
That is, indeed, true.
a military genius like Duke Lohengramm
In which case, I find it hard to believe that
with no prospect for victory.
would embark upon an attack
What's your concern, Admiral?
on Iserlohn is nothing but a diversion,
What I'm concerned about is that this attack
has its eye on the Fezzan Corridor.
and that the enemy's main force
Director Bewcock's concerns are quite creative.
throw away its political neutrality
However, I doubt Fezzan would
to support the Empire.
and abandon a century of tradition
stronger and threaten Fezzan's own existence.
First of all, that would only make the Empire
I doubt that would have escaped their notice.
Exactly!
an enormous amount in the Alliance,
Besides, Fezzan has invested
and holds a number of interests here.
to be annexed by the Empire,
If by some chance, the Alliance were
will have come to nothing.
all their investments till now
Would they do something so unprofitable?
That's right!
Yeah!
Exactly!
Yeah!
invested a lot in the Alliance.
It's true that Fezzan has
and businesses on the various Alliance worlds,
However, compared to the mines, land,
it's invested little in the Alliance government itself.
their investments was guaranteed,
To the Fezzanese, so long as the safety of
with the collapse of our national institutions.
I doubt they'd suffer much at all
is "investing" in our government?
Or is that exactly the reason Fezzan
are taking bribes from Fezzan?!
Are you suggesting that high officials
restraint in what you say.
Admiral, I'd like you to exercise some
Exactly!
Troublemaker!
That's right!
no tangible proof for his concerns,
At any rate, so long as the admiral has
it's nothing but empty theory.
That's right!
It's absurd!
of the Iserlohn Corridor.
For now, let's turn to the defense
Right, we'll order Admiral Yang onto high alert.
war materiel as he requests it.
And make preparations to send him
We'll leave it at that.
I call today's meeting adjourned.
If no one else has any special comments to make,
Forgive me, Yang.
So, my thought is,
enemy approaches and then lie in wait.
we deploy the fleet before the
we hit them from the rear
Then, when they come to attack the fortress,
Thor's Hammer to pulverize them.
and drive them within range of
I see.
I think it's a fairly efficient plan,
before they approach us.
but we'd need to detect the enemy
That's right.
surveillance satellites, it might have been feasible,
If we'd been authorized to deploy more
but as we are now...
to make up for the ones that were destroyed
We've been relying on manned patrols
when we were attacked by Geiersburg Fortress.
They won't accept our budget increase requests.
has rejected them repeatedly.
The Defense Committee
More harassment?
administrative level processes are so inefficient.
No, it's simply that government and
the situation is so serious.
Well, that's all the more reason
than the cost of hardware.
Personnel expenses are higher
The homeworld hasn't got a clue.
are to maintain high alert.
The orders you brought me
manned patrols and surveillance.
Well, for now, all we can do is continue
What's happening in that regard?
The Ulysses is out on patrol.
Anyway, what's up with the captain?
He's been in a lousy mood lately, hasn't he?
Probably got passed over for a promotion.
Maybe he lost another argument with his wife.
to the cleaners playing cards.
I heard Lt. Commander Poplin took him
No, it's true he lost at cards,
but I hear he was playing Rear Admiral Schönkopf.
Yeah, yeah! That's it!
You're all wrong.
a crush on Julian Mintz.
The truth is, the captain has
Fezzan as a military attaché?
You know how he got transferred to
at losing his unrequited love.
The captain's overwhelmed with despair
We should be nice to the poor captain.
Enemy silhouettes, sighted!
Number of enemy vessels impossible to calculate!
It's an unprecedented number!
What do we do? Fight?
Idiot!
Our Iserlohn garrison fleet is undefeated!
there is no chance of beating!
One stays undefeated by not fighting an enemy
What are you doing?!
Quit hanging around!
We need to get out of here, right now!
Aye, sir!
Shall we pursue?
Looks like we were spotted by an enemy patrol.
There's no point.
in announcing our presence.
We'll be as showy as possible
Besides, our enemy isn't just one battleship.
It's Yang Wen-li and Iserlohn Fortress.
stir your fighting spirit?
Doesn't facing a mighty enemy
Sir!
in the requiem for the Free Planets Alliance?
Now then, shall we play the first measure
Geiersburg Fortress this past spring,
They sent a huge fleet when they attacked with
but this one looks to be even larger.
Duke Lohengramm's grand strategy?
Is this the first part of
We should stop sending the Ulysses out on patrol.
Whenever we do, it brings back the enemy with it.
Well, think of it this way.
Whenever the Ulysses goes out on patrol,
just be on higher alert than usual.
it will be more efficient to
and prepare countermeasures?
Anyway, shall we follow standard procedure
Here we go again.
Sir...
I'm not one to brag,
this fortress will be just fine.
but no matter how big a force they attack with,
We can be self-sufficient and withstand anything.
is to break through the Fezzan Corridor,
But what the Imperial military's after
the other Alliance worlds.
and then threaten Heinessen and
I'm wondering what we'll do then.
If they ignore our situation and call for help,
than the enemy to our front.
The allies to our rear will be a bigger headache
we can't just not go help them.
If they order us to do that,
in a worst case scenario,
Right, but if we carelessly pull out,
and then catch up and hit us from behind.
it's possible they will retake Iserlohn Fortress
Just leaving the fortress would be problematic.
And even if we avoid bad luck with that,
by the time we leave,
Heinessen may have already fallen
from the front and the rear.
and we'll end up being flanked
if we just sit here worrying.
Well, nothing will be accomplished
about the attack.
Lieutenant, send word to Heinessen
Also add that this isn't an isolated attack,
with an attack on the Fezzan Corridor
and that they're acting in concert
as part of Duke Lohengramm's grand strategy,
Fezzan area defenses.
so they should strengthen our
Yes, sir.
but we have to do all we can.
Probably a waste of time,
all alone on Heinessen,
Director Bewcock is fighting
and I need to give him a little covering fire, at least.
Universal Calendar 798,
November 20th, Standard Time:
Reich Calendar 489,
Senior Admiral Oskar von Reuenthal,
Under the command of
a fleet of 36,000 ships of the Imperial military
launched an attack on the Iserlohn Corridor.
It was the spear tip of Operation Ragnarök.
Feuer!
Invitation to a Requiem
Kimi yo katatte minai ka
Umareta bakari no hoshi-tachi to
Ozuozu to shita kirameki no naka ni
Kimi wa atsui omoi wo kanjiru hazu da
Kimi yo watatte minai ka
Ooshiku nagareru seiun wo
Sono futokoro ni idakareta toki ni
Kimi wa fukai inochi wo kanjiru hazu da
Kokoro wo sumase mimi sumase
Kimi no tabidachi no jokyoku
Kiite miyou
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is of an unprecedented ferocity.
The attack on Iserlohn Fortress led by Reuenthal
Yang Wen-li succumbs to fatigue.
Amidst the hard battle,
Next time, on Legend of the Galactic Heroes,
"The Gjallarhorn is Sounded"
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The Gjallarhorn is Sounded
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