Universal Calendar 800,
Neue Reich Calendar 2, April 27th:
outrageously impertinent reply,
Immediately following Dusty Attenborough's
Bittenfeld received a tip from a separate individual.
surrender to Kaiser Reinhard,
This was from Merkatz, declaring his
enemy information from the inside.
and his intent to leak
I will have to consult Fahrenheit.
Open a channel.
It's obviously a trap.
There is no cause for debate.
would never bend his principles at this stage.
Admiral Merkatz may be our enemy, but he
You don't need to tell me that this is a trap.
what they intend to do with it.
What I want to know is
your own opinion on what that is.
Ah, then you must have
Let's hear that first.
until we let our guard down,
They must intend to wait
then take advantage of it with a surprise attack.
True, that's the obvious conclusion.
Although...
"Although"?
and Merkatz would rely on such a shallow trick?
Do you really suppose the likes of Yang Wen-li
That is why I think he may be a "doomed spy."
A doomed spy?!
surrender to gain our trust,
You mean Merkatz might actually
and then they'll use that diversion to attack us?
that relies on sacrificing Merkatz.
But I can't imagine Yang using a cruel tactic
but not if Merkatz requests it himself.
That may be so considering Yang's personality,
I imagine that man is looking for a place to die.
in that kind of role?
Wouldn't he gladly sacrifice himself
I see.
after their next message.
I would watch for what happens
I understand the situation.
and watch for the enemy's next move.
My fleet will tighten its defenses as well
Damn him.
the attack until the kaiser arrives,
He knows he can't initiate
that the enemy will strike first.
so he seems to be hoping
things in check this time.
So, I'm in charge of keeping
Not my cup of tea, but it can't be helped.
primarily suited for offensive situations.
Both Bittenfeld and Fahrenheit were
that the enemy would strike first,
But now that they had anticipated
and prepared themselves for the attack,
was consequently dampened.
their usual aggressiveness
on the opposite end of Iserlohn Corridor
Meanwhile, the Mecklinger Fleet positioned
partly because of jamming from the fortress,
had no idea of the situation,
and were about to enter Iserlohn Corridor as planned,
who was on his way via distant Fezzan.
following orders from Kaiser Reinhard
This was to block Yang from behind,
to put the situation in a deadlock,
and engage him in a battle if needed
Imperial military's main forces to arrive.
in order to wait for the
Enemy rapidly approaching from ahead!
Number, over tw-twenty thousand ships!
Over twenty thousand?!
All ships, retreat! Don't engage them in combat!
numerical disadvantage with only 15,900 ships,
Your Excellency, it's true we may be at a
but must we retreat without a fight?
Alliance soldiers who made their way to Iserlohn.
We must have underestimated the number of
20,000 ships here,
If they can afford to deploy more than
more than 50,000 strong.
the enemy's entire force must be
has no sizable force available,
If they get past us here, the Imperial homeland
Hauptplanet Odin directly if they so intended.
and the enemy could even attack
We cannot take that risk.
and secure the exit of the corridor.
Our immediate priority is to retreat for now
Understood.
All ships, retreat!
Change course for the corridor exit and stand by!
advantage only amounts to so much.
When it comes down to it, the Imperial military's
had been deployed from Iserlohn Fortress.
In truth, nearly the entire Yang Fleet
Imperial fleet, retreating!
ship here and turn back.
Good, leave one reconnaissance
We're moving on to the next stage of the plan.
the very fact that it was such a large force.
The Imperial military's biggest weakness was
making coordination difficult.
Their size inevitably made them more dispersed,
Yang took full advantage of that,
and Fahrenheit take a passive stance,
and first sent messages to make Bittenfeld
actively invading the corridor.
decreasing the chances of them
to keep the Mecklinger Fleet at bay
Then Yang used his entire force
facing the forward enemy.
so that he could concentrate on
knowing that the Mecklinger Fleet had retreated,
On April 29th, Bittenfeld, who still had no way of
received a second message from Merkatz.
the fortress and is on his way here!
Apparently Admiral Merkatz has escaped
Just as we thought.
Tell him, "We welcome you as our guest."
Are you sure?
I already have Fahrenheit's approval.
to the kaiser and seek orders from him?
No, I mean, shouldn't we report this
The enemy is already on the move.
That will take far too long.
to pincer them with the Mecklinger Fleet.
Plus, we will lose our best opportunity
is completely down.
The enemy must think our guard
The Merkatz ship is their bait,
behind it closing in to ambush us.
and there are sure to be enemy ships
We'll take the initiative and intercept them!
Enemy ships approaching!
until the enemy attacks!
Not yet! Act like we haven't noticed
Enemy fleet sighted! Roughly five thousand strong!
Just as we expected.
Strike while the iron is hot! Go!
and do your best to get out of here!
Right, all ships, make a show of acting surprised
Don't panic!
to stay out of range of the enemy's main batteries!
You'll be fine as long as you keep enough distance
Up against the Schwarz Lanzenreiter Fleet
is a life and death affair.
just making a show of escaping
The enemy is scrambling to escape!
Scrambling to escape?
You really think they're that meek?
What do you think, Chief of Staff?
just enough to lure us into the corridor.
It looks like they're keeping out of firing range
I agree.
Shall we slow down our pursuit somewhat?
That should reveal the enemy's intentions.
Enemy fleet, slowing down.
Damn, so Bittenfeld's gotten a little cleverer, huh?
Stop the retreat!
in front of the enemy's nose again!
Move forward and dangle the bait
I knew it. The sly bastards!
we'll slow down our pursuit again.
When we get an opportunity,
the enemy starts to turn back,
But this time, as soon as
allowing them a chance to escape!
we charge in and surround them without
The enemy is slowing down once more!
Come on, just follow us like you would normally.
sniff of the bait, it seems.
The enemy needs a better
Go let them have another whiff!
I've got you now!
All ships, charge!
Uh-oh! All ships, come about and retreat, fast!
Don't let them get away!
the Schwarz Lanzenreiter Fleet!
Make them regret they ever underestimated
That devious Bittenfeld.
He must have intended this from the beginning.
He should be seeking orders from the kaiser.
What should our fleet do?
engaged in battle right in front of us,
Considering troops on our side are
we can't just stand by and watch.
Our fleet will also enter the corridor.
Assume a spindle formation and charge in!
Sir!
So be it,
for initiating hostilities without permission.
as long as Bittenfeld takes responsibility
kaiser know that hostilities have commenced.
For now, dispatch a courier ship to let the
kaiser and numerous notable commanders.x
The Imperial military is made up of the peerless
far too narrow to fit all of them.
The Iserlohn Corridor is
Our chance of victory lies in that narrowness.
We'll take advantage of that as much as we can.
I've brought you the guests!
Good work.
something more substantial later.
Just thank me with
and has entered the red zone!
The enemy has passed the yellow zone
0.4 light seconds until they come within range!
Prepare to exchange fire.
Enemy within firing range!
Fire!
Don't falter! Return fire!
Make full use of the space in the corridor
starboard side and cut in from the enemy's left!
to pass the Schwarz Lanzenreiter Fleet on their
All right, spread out into a concave formation!
Concave formation!
What are you doing?!
We're playing right into the enemy's hands!
Spread our formation out to either side!
They'll just take us out if we stay clustered!
It's no use!
and we haven't the room to—
The corridor is much too narrow,
Don't beat around the bush!
the Fahrenheit Fleet is in the way!
Just come out and say that
stayed back as a secondary force.
That Fahrenheit, he should have
He just had to force his way in beside us,
limited in such a narrow corridor!
and now our movements are
but the enemy numbers more than 20,000.
That's very true,
and we're at a numerical disadvantage.
Our fleet on its own is 15,000,
go dig your own graves with your own hands!
You blind Schwarz Lanzenreiter Fleet fools,
Stop dragging us down with you!
Mind what you say.
Please excuse me.
our fleets will be shot down, unable to move.
Still, Your Excellency, at this rate both of
and make a temporary retreat?
Why not leave this to the Schwarz Lanzenreiters
That thought did cross my mind,
is the most difficult task of all.
but making a retreat right in front of the enemy
lure us into the corridor from the very beginning!
Your Excellency, this was obviously a trap to
To avoid facing the kaiser's wrath,
even if it means risking some sacrifices.
I suggest we fall back,
Bittenfeld had already considered.
What Eugen suggested was something
a retreat in their current formation,
But he was concerned that if they attempted
partially surrounded in pursuit.
the Yang Fleet might keep them
force their way through the middle?
Instead, shouldn't they advance and
then charge full speed ahead!
All ships, fire a triple volley,
Center, fall back in time with the enemy's advance!
Left and right flanks, forward!
Now! Make a temporary retreat!
Wh-what's this?!
Don't falter! Advance!
we have a chance of winning!
If we force them into close combat,
and out of Yang Wen-li's control,
If we throw the battle into confusion
a motley assortment of feeble soldiers!
the Yang Fleet is nothing more than
Think back to the Battle of Vermilion last year!
trounced, utterly defeated,
You Imperial troops were crushed,
and should have been reduced to space dust!
and now you're repaying us by re-invading?!
It was only our mercy that saved you,
but he's a downright bastard!
Your kaiser may have a pretty face,
They won't get away with this!
even if it means sacrificing yourself!
All ships, take down the enemy
Your Excellency, this is madness!
I think not!
with the Fahrenheit Fleet we have 30,000.
They have 20,000 ships, and combined
If each ship destroys one ship,
still be left with 10,000 ships!
we can eliminate the enemy and
Sieg Kaiser!
Fuck the kaiser!
That imbecile Bittenfeld!
He thinks he can just charge his way through?!
we're at a disadvantage.
No, if it comes down to a war of attrition,
far outweigh the enemy's.
Your Excellency, our damages
to wear completely out.
At this rate, we'll be the ones
I still suggest that we make a temporary retreat!
Fleet to retreat in the face of the enemy!
It would sully the name of the Schwarz Lanzenreiter
already opened hostilities without permission.
But Your Excellency, we have
entrusted to you by His Majesty,
If we were to also lose this fleet
how could we ever explain ourselves?
I suppose we have no choice!
Finally, they're retreating.
The enemy, the Fahrenheit Fleet is charging in!
dabble in petty warfare!
An overwhelming force need not
Keep advancing and attacking!
Offense is the only option.
we feared the most.
Looks like this is turning into the pattern
Don't let up on the attack!
What's the matter?
is getting sluggish.
Response from the enemy's left flank
That's the fleet that lured us in first.
Then their exhaustion must be at a peak.
Concentrate fire on that section!
Now! Force your way past the enemy's left flank
Yang's main fleet from the side!
and curve in to the right to attack
No!
We've separated the enemy.
Incoming from port side!
Don't panic.
and deflect the enemy to the right.
The main fleet will rotate to port
around to the enemy's left-hand side,
Then if we send the troops on the right
caught deep in our formation again.
we should be able to get them
Has the fleet regrouped?
It's mostly complete.
Good, then we're going in again.
Your Excellency?!
from the prolonged battle.
The enemy is sure to be exhausted
and not give them a chance to rest.
What's important now is to attack hard
Besides, Fahrenheit looks like he's struggling.
I can't very well leave him isolated, can I?
Just as I thought.
The enemy's fighting spirit is waning.
attempt to reassemble our forces!
We'll rejoin the Fahrenheit Fleet and
That's it, keep clustering together...
So, now we have the numerical advantage again.
What's this?!
What is it?
Somehow, we've been surrounded by the enemy!
What?!
How did this happen?!
when we have greater numbers?!
How are we surrounded
to cover for their numerical disadvantage!
The enemy is using the corridor's danger zone
the surrounding shock wave barriers!
If we make a wrong move, we'll slam into
Of all the conniving...
Break close formation!
Making us regroup was their trap!
Enemy right flank, dead ahead!
Shoot them down!
Attack craft, prepare to take off!
you'd better be ready!
Dry Gin, Liquor, Sherry, and Absinthe Squadrons,
Okay!
What's wrong? Are you scared, Karin?
No, Commander, of course I'm not scared.
It's good to put up a brave front.
you eventually grow into.
Clothes that may start off too big,
It's the same with courage.
Yes, Commander.
So irresponsibly sayeth Life Counselor Poplin.
It wasn't his life to worry about, after all.
everything I've taught you, you'll survive.
Karin, as long as you accomplish 62.4% of
is to not take life too seriously
The secret to not getting shot down
Now go!
Katerose von Kreutzer, pull yourself together!
he'll laugh at you!
If you make too much of a fool of yourself,
"He'll laugh"?
Who am I thinking about?
Don't take life too seriously!
Fighter unit has launched from the right flank!
with small attack craft!
The enemy is closing in for close range combat
This tactic...
It's Admiral Merkatz.
Farewell, we'll never see each other again.
Very well, I'd hoped for this.
and force our way through the enemy lines!
We'll concentrate fire on one point
Impressive, Fahrenheit, however...
of breaking through the enemy line!
Fahrenheit Fleet is on the verge
I believe they're trying to secure an escape route!
head for the corridor exit as well!
Then we'll break through the enemy line and
What?!
pinpoint attack on the corridor exit!
The enemy is conducting a
It's become an enemy crossfire point!
unless we get through there!
We can't escape the corridor
Those unscrupulous...
Our fleet is being broken up!
Still, the only way out for us is to escape by force.
cover for our other ships as they escape!
This ship will bring up the rear and
Yes, sir!
Yang Wen-li's ingenuity is indeed formidable.
I knew that, and yet I've finally fallen into his trap.
my luck on the battlefield ends.
I suppose this is where
as His Majesty Kaiser Reinhard's,
I was born to a noble family as destitute
and I became a soldier to earn enough to eat.
incompetent superiors and leaders,
I encountered numerous
under the finest kaiser that has ever been.
but at the very end, I was able to serve
I should say I had a rather fortunate life.
if the order had been reversed.
How horrible it would have been
What are you doing?
Hurry and escape!
Your Excellency...
You must go!
took a child along with him when he died in battle,
If people found out that Adalbert von Fahrenheit
once I get to Valhalla.
I would be labeled with shame
Then please allow me a keepsake!
even if it costs me my life!
I'll deliver it to His Imperial Majesty
Very well, here's my keepsake...
Your life.
Go before the kaiser with your life intact.
Don't you dare die, you hear...
sacrificed his life in this struggle,
Thanks to Fahrenheit, who literally
~ The Invincible & the Undefeated ~
The Battle of the Corridor (Part One)
to avoid complete annihilation.
the Imperial forces just barely managed
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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suffered defeat in the first battle,
Although the Imperial military
they begin invading the corridor once more
with the arrival of their main force,
with overwhelming military strength.
the two foremost commanders in history,
Reinhard von Lohengramm and Yang Wen-li,
finally clash in a decisive showdown.
Next time, on Legend of the Galactic Heroes,
~ Kaleidoscope ~
The Battle of the Corridor (Part Two)
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"The Battle of the Corridor (Part Two)"
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"Kaleidoscope"
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