Yang Wen-li's escape from Heinessen
The chaos that accompanied
of the Alliance citizens,
naturally attracted the attention
painstakingly concealed the truth.
but High Council Chairman João Lebello
This was because he firmly believed it necessary
that was rapidly collapsing.
to uphold the framework and unity of a nation
the citizens' concern and distrust.
However, this only served to exacerbate
The government must report the truth to its people!
There are just two things we want to know!
One, where is High Commissioner Lennenkampf?!
And two, where is retired Marshal Yang Wen-li?!
That's all we want to know!
In addition to the Alliance government,
also kept their silence.
the Imperial high commissioner's office
disgraceful issue of Lennenkampf's abduction
This was due to concerns that the
the Imperial military's authority.
had the potential to substantially damage
to various groundless rumors.
This consequently gave rise
Did you know?
Commissioner Lennenkampf
Marshal Yang was abducted by
that's now under direct control of the Empire.
and he's locked up in a prison on Urvashi
No, that's wrong.
protected in a cottage in the mountains.
The Alliance government has him
actually spotted the Yangs there.
A local cattle farmer
a stroll around the yard
They say the marshal was taking
with his head down and his arm around his wife.
According to a trusted source,
injured each other in a shootout,
Marshal Yang and Commissioner Lennenkampf
in the military hospital.
and they're now being treated
That's a load of bull!
Marshal Yang is already dead!
one of the kaiser's henchmen.
He was assassinated by
a thousand-year strategic plan
Marshal Yang has devised
to perpetuate democratic republicanism,
of El Facil as his base.
and has chosen the familiar planet
of everything that has transpired.
Marshal Yang is in control
Not long from now,
on El Facil to head the rebellion,
the marshal will show his undefeatable, valiant self
and declare his uprising to the entire universe.
Hear, hear!
That's Miracle Yang for you!
That's right!
Magician Yang!
venerated Yang's name to the extreme
These sorts of rumors which
were the most popular among the citizens.
managed to join Merkatz and his forces,
As for Yang himself, although he had
decide his next course of action.
he let time go idly by, struggling to
Have you decided?
Yes, let's go with this.
"The Irregulars"?
What's this?
that I had everyone brainstorm.
The name for our fleet,
We could give ourselves a grand name,
"vagrant private military force" anyway, right?
but they'll probably label us as a
So it's best to keep it simple.
decided on our next move!
What I asked was if you've
What do you think? Should we go to El Facil?
declaration of independence,
No others followed in their
and now in further isolation,
actively sought to host Yang and his forces.
the independent government of El Facil
We are not alone.
who agree with our cause,
There are sure to be others
of true democratic republicanism!
who will stand for the name
and we will welcome his arrival with open arms.
Admiral Yang is democracy's greatest advocate,
What do you say?
Why don't we take back Iserlohn Fortress
to the El Facil Stellar Region into a liberated zone
and turn the area around the corridor that leads up
to fend off the Empire's advances?
A liberated zone, huh?
head for El Facil immediately!
Either way, you should
but no political or military tact.
The people there have passion
as their supreme leader.
They'll be happy to receive you
A supreme leader must be a civilian.
ever ruled by a military man.
No democratic republican state is
It would be wrong for me to be a leader.
You're much too stubborn.
You're not a military man anymore.
You're simply a nameless civilian,
a pension from the government.
receiving neither a salary nor
Why should you have to hold yourself back?
I'm not holding myself back.
Marshal!
between you and Kaiser Reinhard?
Have you ever considered what the difference is
It's a difference in talent.
No, that's wrong; it's a difference in ambition.
Kaiser Reinhard by without his consent,
Whenever fate tries to pass
an attempt to subdue it to his will.
he grabs it by its collar in
For better or for worse, that's his strength.
But you, on the other hand...
on your mind, Marshal.
There's obviously something
What is it that you want, at this point?
I only have one wish.
of explaining away my absence.
That Chairman Lebello does a good job
the autonomous government of El Facil
The actions and declarations made by
interests of the entire Alliance,
are detrimental to the
integrity of republican government.
and are a serious betrayal that threatens the
I hope that they cast aside their self-righteousness
of our founder Ahle Heinessen.
and return to the ideals
That is all.
Is that it?!
What about where Marshal Yang is?
at the Hotel Shangri-La!
Please explain what happened
Chairman!
at the Hotel Shangri-La!
Please explain what happened
You haven't told us anything substantial!
Chairman!
Please say something, Chairman!
Mr. Rui Huang is waiting to see you.
Not now! Have him leave.
H-however...
Marshal Bucock come out of retirement?
What about the matter of having
We have sent repeated requests,
since he's recovering from illness.
but he insists that he cannot
Illness my ass!
We have no choice. Get Admiral Chung.
leaving me to the dogs.
They all abandon their responsibilities,
their nation, their democracy?
How could they fail to protect
They only think of themselves!
And they shove all of the responsibility on me!
Seriously!
This can't last much longer.
Attenborough's too carefree for his own good.
He still acts like he's a student protester.
But what he's saying makes sense, right?
Yeah, even if we took back Iserlohn Fortress,
that would just isolate us in the Corridor.
if we secure El Facil as a bridgehead
But he's right in that,
connecting the surrounding stellar regions,
and manage to establish a liberated corridor by
we face from here on out.
it may help us deal with whatever changes
for allowing El Facil autonomy, for example.
We could return Iserlohn Fortress in exchange
It would give us a lot of options.
to promise us something
Either way, getting Kaiser Reinhard
is going to cost us something substantial.
"Getting the kaiser to promise us"?
to find some kind of compromise.
So you intend to negotiate with the kaiser
would keep his promise?
But do you really think the kaiser
Well, it's true there are no guarantees there,
but I'm actually not worried at all about that.
wouldn't allow that.
I have the feeling the kaiser's nature
He certainly conquers and invades,
or purge an adversary,
and would probably enact revenge
to break a promise he's made already.
but he would never allow himself
but his attitude convinced me as much.
I've only met him the once,
who work for him could act against his will,
Of course, one of the extreme loyalists
as happened this time,
on the reins from now on.
but I imagine he'll tighten his grip
to have Kaiser Reinhard alive and well.
So I guess that means it will be good for us
Oh! Your stew is delicious today.
Oh, um...
I got Mrs. Caselnes to give us some of hers.
I'm sorry, Dear!
focus on my duties as adjutant
Vice Admiral Caselnes pointed out that I should
rather than on cooking.
Y-you're right.
better chances to learn how to cook.
Thing's are getting busy, and there will be
that's one meal's worth of ingredients wasted.
Every time Mrs. Yang messes up a meal,
I can't let that slide.
As the one in charge of supplies,
was to convince her without hurting her feelings.
The biggest challenge, of course,
want to go to El Facil immediately?
Then given what you've said, why don't you
as Schönkopf pointed out.
One reason is the kaiser's personality,
The kaiser will definitely take action.
He won't be standing by for long.
Meanwhile, our forces don't amount to much.
Let's say this stew is El Facil...
and we go there, hypothetically speaking.
will convince other star systems to join us.
Then maybe our exaggerated reputation
with the limited forces we have.
But we can't possibly protect all of them
Then we'll have to stand and watch from afar
by the Imperial military,
as they're taken down one by one
which is sure to take action eventually.
Even worse,
join forces with the Imperial military
the Alliance government could completely
with us as their common enemy.
before we go to El Facil,
But if the kaiser starts his advance
will panic and ask for my return.
there's a 50/50 chance the Alliance government
full command of the military
In that scenario, they'll probably offer me
and commander-in-chief of the star fleet.
as director of Joint Operational Headquarters
And you would accept that offer?
I don't know.
knife if my hands were full with their offerings?
How would I dodge someone coming at me with a
My!
Either way, I can't go to El Facil at the moment
Alliance government into a corner.
if I don't want to drive the
After the retirement of Marshal Bucock,
devoid of a commander-in-chief,
the Free Planets Alliance Star Fleet remained
Admiral Chung Wu-Cheng
and Chief of General Staff
with no change in title.
acted as deputy commander
Considering we can't count on Marshal Bucock,
and take command.
I want you to officially become chief
returns to our forces.
Let me remain deputy until Yang Wen-li
commander-in-chief.
No one but him is capable of being
He abducted Commissioner Lennenkampf,
the Empire and the Alliance.
dooming the relationship between
I doubt he'll return to us after all that.
in an act of personal vengeance,
Forgive me, but what would you do if,
Yang Wen-li were to join Kaiser Reinhard's forces?
the possibility of mending our relationship.
We mustn't be the ones to cut off
whenever he decides to do so.
We should be prepared to welcome him back
if we persecute Yang too much,
Are you saying that
Kaiser Reinhard under his flag?!
he'll have nowhere to go and join
Even if he does not wish to,
if there are no other options for survival.
he may be forced to make that decision
That's why we shouldn't drive him into a corner.
I find it hard to believe that someone like Yang,
But no matter how desperate,
would ever submit to an autocracy.
who grew up with democratic republicanism,
Let us not forget, Sir,
as the leader of a democratic republic
that Rudolf von Goldenbaum started off
a reactionary autocracy.
and ended as the dictator of
Exactly!
Yang Wen-li before that happens!
That's exactly why we must eliminate
before it hatches, I see.
So you advocate killing the viper
If you insist that I fight Yang Wen-li, I will.
Though I don't stand a chance against him.
Besides, I'll need men to fight with me,
want to go against that undefeatable admiral?
and do you really think the soldiers will
running over to his side, weapons in hand.
Most likely they'll end up
As far as the soldiers are concerned,
do nothing but benefit the Empire.
they'll think that defeating Yang Wen-li will
makes us the Empire's underlings.
I certainly don't believe that fighting Yang
is how the soldiers will feel.
Chairman, what I'm talking about
Not what you believe.
I have much I need to do.
Now if you will excuse me,
It won't be long before he burns out,
but it might be better for him that way.
Universal Calendar 799,
Neue Reich Calendar 1, August 30th:
Under orders from Reinhard to depart in advance,
the Mittermeier Fleet prepared to set off for Fezzan.
Marriage?!
That's right.
getting married and settling down.
It's high time you thought about
No, I apologize. But what can I do but laugh?
nor do I deserve it.
I have no intention of having a proper family life,
You of all people should know that.
I know nothing of the sort.
Wait, don't tell me I've offended you.
Have you done something to offend me?
is accompanying you to Fezzan.
By the way, I understand that woman
Are you really that fond of her?
That's just it.
She says she wants to be by my side
so she can witness my downfall with her own eyes.
A rather intriguing inclination, wouldn't you say?
I have no idea why she would say such a thing,
but that woman is bad news.
Then what would you have me do?
Give her some money and force her out.
What else?
It's unlike you to suggest such a thing.
to make an exit for yourself.
However you do it, you need
You're wandering further and further into a maze.
That's how it looks to me.
True, I'm sure you would see it that way.
Am I wrong?
No, it's true I do think so myself, but...
Not to worry, Mittermeier.
I do come from a military family, after all.
If I am to perish, I'll perish by the sword,
not by any woman.
September 17th:
led by Kaiser Reinhard himself.
The main force of the Imperial military set off,
What is this "interesting bit of news"?
setting off for Fezzan, I've heard already.
If it's about the Imperial military
Well, this is more gossip than anything else.
Shall I leave you two?
No, no, please stay and listen, too.
The thing is...
illegitimate child is here in this fleet?
Did you know that Vice Admiral Schönkopf's
What?!
I haven't told anyone else, mind you.
but I do know where to draw the line.
I like a good commotion,
Vice Admiral Schönkopf himself, actually.
I haven't even told
Schönkopf himself doesn't know?
Yeah.
a letter that he has a daughter,
Vice Admiral Schönkopf knows through
where she is or what she's doing.
but apparently it didn't say
I heard it directly from him.
And how did you find out?
entire list of the Yang Irregulars,
Well, I just happened to be checking the
when I came across the name
among the Spartanian pilot candidates.
"Petty Officer Katerose von Kreutzer"
I thought I had heard that name somewhere,
was Vice Admiral Schönkopf's long lost daughter.
and it turned out to be the name I had heard
Man...
the pilots all hang out just now
So, I went over to where
to catch a glimpse of young Miss Schönkopf's face.
And? How was she?
She's about fifteen or sixteen years old.
Quite beautiful, too.
if you ask me.
And she shows even further promise,
But she did seem a tad strong-willed.
Vice Admiral Attenborough?
Have you finally decided to give up bachelorhood,
Nah, I don't think so.
Vice Admiral Schönkopf a father-in-law
The girl herself aside, the idea of calling
doesn't give me any visions of a happy future.
True, true.
I'd say she'd be a better match for Julian.
Age-wise, though,
No, that won't do.
He already has Charlotte Phyllis.
That's right!
Caselnes's daughter and Schönkopf's daughter
Still, it would be interesting if
ended up fighting over Julian.
they contend with each other?
Both being unworthy fathers, how would
our family will have a lovely new relative.
Yes, whoever wins,
gone by since Julian headed for Terra?
But speaking of which, how many months have
I hope he's alive and well.
Of course he is. I'm sure he's safe.
the Wahlen Fleet to Hauptplanet Odin.
Meanwhile, Julian Mintz had accompanied
Kaiser Reinhard had instructed that
Having declared his intent to transfer the capital,
into a museum before his departure,
Neue Sans Souci Palace be made
led by the Ministry of the Arts.
and the necessary renovations were underway,
Where's the commander?
Wanna take a photo together?
So, where are you from? Are you alone?
He's totally in his element.
All right, I'll get the photo to you when it's done.
What, you were waiting for me?
It didn't work out?
and I've got a date tonight.
She told me where she's staying,
She's just with some people at the moment.
but watch out.
Julian, you're pretty good at everything,
and tactics as Yang Wen-li,
If you're not as good at strategy
as Walter von Schönkopf,
and not as good at close combat strategy
and not as good at air combat as Olivier Poplin,
a Jack-of-all-trades is master of none.
you'll be a living example of how
Uh, okay...
outdo me in getting it on with the ladies.
So, Julian, at least put in the effort to
Whoa, that chick's pretty hot, too.
If we lose each other, let's head back separately.
have to worry even if I don't come back.
I know where we're staying, and you don't
See ya!
No one can resist destiny, after all.
their headquarters to Fezzan,
In the meantime, having transferred
for the de facto transfer of capital functions.
the Imperial military made rapid arrangements
the minister of industry.
This endeavor was led primarily by Silberberch,
of the Ministry of Industry,
He slept in the provisional office
carrying out his duties both day and night.
by constructing a new capital
He lived up to Kaiser Reinhard's expectations
for human society in the years to come,
that would be the political center
thus solidifying his own reputation.
This was due to Silberberch's personal ambition,
but credit must be given
for taking advantage of that aspiration.
to the kaiser's administrative flair
Alliance territory still remained unsettled.
However, the recent disturbance in
had ordered a reinvestigation
This was because Kaiser Reinhard
by Admiral Steinmetz and Vice Admiral Sahm,
on Heinessen respectively.
stationed in Alliance territory and
and was still waiting on the report.
Being a garrison fleet commander,
storm the Alliance capital of Heinessen himself.
Steinmetz had at one point attempted to
storming Heinessen with only a few men!
Your Excellency, it's much too reckless to attempt
Admiral Lennenkampf's fate.
I fear you may end up sharing
blast Heinessen away along with me.
If that happens,
the chaos that's built up over the years.
That should put an end to much of
Well then, take care of things in my absence.
go beyond what's reasonable.
Yes, sir, but please don't
the outer rim of the Gandharva System
However, Steinmetz had gotten as far as
Vice Admiral Sahm,
when he received a report from
the matter, canceled his journey to Heinessen.
and upon learning the general overview of
whereabouts of Yang's faction,
Without information on the
of a surprise attack on Urvashi,
there was always the possibility
base of operations in Alliance territory,
the Imperial military's
focus his attention on defending it.
and Steinmetz was forced to
sent word to Steinmetz
This was when the Yang Wen-li faction
that they would be returning Lennenkampf's body,
the capsule from the designated space region.
and it was in early October that Steinmetz collected
circumstances leading up to Lennenkampf's death.
The capsule contained a letter detailing the
their investigations up to that point,
Steinmetz decided that this, in addition to
revealed most of the truth behind the incident,
and reported his conclusions to Kaiser Reinhard.
calling upon his three Imperial military chiefs.
Kaiser Reinhard responded by
It was Universal Calendar 799,
Neue Reich Calendar 1, October 9th.
Would he preserve the peace or restart the war?
the kaiser's decision.
All held their breath as they awaited
Against All Flags
When each other's passions
And dreams collided
Transparent tears hidden in sweat flowed
Didn't they?
It's then that I send to you
A vow, reflected in the distant stars
Shining, shimmering, glittering, all of it
A festival, mixing warmly in my heart
Not because I'm young
Challenging my dreams
"This isn't goodbye for us" I say
Looking up at the stars
"This isn't goodbye for us" I say
As my heart goes back and forth
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begins on Fezzan,
As construction of the new capital
a re-invasion of Alliance territory,
Reinhard hesitates to order
against an Alliance military without Yang Wen-li.
possibly due to a lack of enthusiasm
members' individual intentions complicate matters.
As they await the kaiser's decision, the council
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Episode 66:
Another page turns in the history of the galaxy.