01x12 - Lady of Chaos

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Rear Admiral Spoor
Aron Sekpado Letopanyu...

...Duchess of Peneju commands
the Futune patrol fleet.

She is a member of the Spoor
family which pride themselves...

...on being close kin to Lafiel's
Abriel Imperial Family.

The Spoor family consists
of over 500 titled members.

Moreover, the Duchess's clan is
seen as the heir to the Spoors.

That is not all. With it's
three inhabited planets...

...the Letopanyu Duchy is
known for its abundant nature...

...which they openly
share with others.

This Duchess controls the
richest domain in terms of...

...wealth and tradition with the
exception of the Abriels.

If she chose, she could have
left the Star Forces...

...to enjoy a lifestyle
befitting a royal heir.

However...

I'm bored.

I always dreamed of becoming
captain and fighting an enemy...

...but while I was captain,
there was no w*r...

...and now that there's a w*r,
I just have these boring tasks.

Am I unlucky or what?

Flagship, Keldeij

Beautiful, Rear Admiral Spoor!

Deploy as many mines
here as possible!

We cannot allow
it to close again!

We cannot lose to Futune!

Enemy space-time cluster!

Intercepting our path at
bearing 010, distance 30 units.

Quantity, about 300!

Looks like the
enemy's main force!

They've deployed
reinforcements against us.

We must take action
to evade them!

Please.

Stop making such a fuss
on my serene bridge.

Make the calculations.
Do we have time?

Uh, right away!

Maintain present route.

We should see the enemy's
front line fleet any time now.

The enemy's line of battle...

...is completely focused
on stopping Futune.

There's hardly any threat
to the main fleet.

All right!

All vessels, prepare to advance.

Lokale, annihilate the
front line vessels to the right.

Wakapeil, wipe out
the vessels to the left.

Buledef and Kitil, follow me.

Unless we start
getting aggressive...

...Futune will walk off
with the best stuff!

Too slow.

We'll send half our fleet
at once to destroy those ships.

Executive officer!

Yes!

I detest the little jobs.

You tell each unit what
their respective targets are.

Right.

Oh, and tell them they don't
need to leave any for us.

Are we going to
standby on reserve?

No.

I want the ones right there!

They look like...

...oversized transport
ships of some sort.

Shouldn't we just ignore them?

They could be reinforcement
battleships disguised as such.

They might try to sneak through
and hit us at the very end.

I hate when that happens,
so we'll get them first.

Right.

All units have acknowledged
target orders.

Very well.

All units, spread out!

The main event Fire Dance
is just about to begin.

We are Futune,
the Goddess of Dance.

Show them what
great dancers we are!

Inspector. We've sighted
two suspicious people.

Where are they?

At the Limzale Inn...

...but they're no longer here.

So they got away from you.

No, they were gone
by the time we arrived.

What makes you think
they were suspicious?

Neither left the room
even once during their stay.

Witnesses?

The girl had black
hair and eyes...

...and creamy skin.

She was apparently
very beautiful.

"Very", he says.

You think we're just a
bunch of idealists, don't you?

That there's no way the Empire
will recognize independence...

...just because we
have her as our hostage.

Well, you knew that?

What we're after
is a spaceship.

Not independence?

For our independence.

Min wants to gain
independence right away...

...but I believe we should
approach it in steps.

If you want to
get on a spaceship...

...why not just become citizens?

Our objective is
not to ride spaceships.

We want to own one...

...a spaceship that'll
make us free!

That's impossible.

All interstellar Imperial ships
belong to the Empress.

Not even the top nobility own
their personal interstellar ships.

But we see numerous
ships of companies...

...and feudal lords coming
in and out of the spaceport.

Those are all leased out.

The Imperial merchant group
leases them out, crew included.

The lessee has control over the
vessel size and contract term...

...but the merchant group
has control over the crew.

Then what's going
to become of our dream?

So, what are you going to do?
That's our destination, right?

That was our destination.

That's my villa.

We were going to
use it to confine you...

...but I'm no longer
sure you're worth it.

Think about it carefully.

Why are Abhs so arrogant?

Don't let it bother you.

You'll stress yourself out.

I was only trying to be helpful!

Look over there!

Min, is that one of yours?

No.

The United Mankind.

Who are you people? Citizens?

I ask you the same question!

I'm Lieutenant
Commander Alanga...

...of the United Mankind Peace
Force, Sufugnoff division...

...RC district military police.

I'm the owner of that villa.

My friends and I were on our
way to my place for a party.

Then you must
be Min Kulsup...

...a member of the Independence
Party.

Former member.
I left the party three years ago.

But you are Mr. Min,
aren't you?

That's right!

You're under arrest.

What? For what?

A large quantity of weapons
was found in your villa.

There is a real risk that
your Independence Party...

...is a cover organization
susceptible to reactionary...

...and revolutionary actions
in support of the Empire.

There's no point
in resisting arrest.

They've completely
misunderstood us.

Don't do it!

What are you...?!

Run!

Damn!

That way!

Commander! Commander!

Hurry!

Damn Abhs!
Now, I've become a fugitive!

Be quiet.

I'll listen to your
complaints later!

This way!

Look!

You just had to come,
didn't you?

This way!

Get in!

Hurry!

Outta my way!

Is everyone here?

Looks that way.

Okay, this way.

Oh, before that...

Where are we?

It's a lava cave.

Then, what's the hole
we just came through?

That's an escape route
I made just in case.

You know, you guys have really
made things difficult for us!

Now, they know my name.

And as an enemy
collaborator, no less!

I apologize.

I feel bad about
involving you in this.

However, we can't afford
to get caught ourselves.

Long ago...

...there was a guy who
jumped into a thorn bush.

What are you talking about?

Can you hear it?

They're coming.

Jinto, turn out the light.

Naturally, the guy was
covered in scratches.

Who was?

The guy that jumped
into the thorn bush.

I went to the hospital
to see him...

...and asked him why
he did such a thing.

The guy replied...

...it seemed like a
good idea at the time.

This path will take us
to the main tunnel.

Once we reach the tunnel, there
are several holes leading out.

You must go ahead of me.

What do you mean?!

I can't afford to cause you
any more trouble.

I'll stop them here.

Go on.

I've never heard of kidnappers
being saved by their hostages.

Let's go.

Nothing's going to
change this girl's mind.

Get going.

The enemy's near.

All right.

If you get out alive,
let's meet again.

So long, girl.

You're not thinking of
getting rid of me, too, are you?

Of course not. You're not
much of a marksman...

...but having you is
better than nothing.

I hope they don't
use a cannon in here.

We'd be buried alive.

Don't worry.

Kin of the stars aren't
meant to die in soil.

I see they got here first.

What do you think?

Should we go underground
after them too?

Leave the underground
chase to the army.

But, Inspector...

We call the guys of Guzonyu
local police "moles".

We can get detailed
information on this lava cave.

You mean...

We can wait for them
at the other end.

Run!

We'll wait for them here.

Right.

Jinto, take a firing stance
with one knee on the ground.

Okay.

When I give you the sign,
fire away, up and down.

But, I'm uneasy about sh**ting
at an enemy I can't see.

It wouldn't make a difference
if you did see them.

Thanks for your
fair assessment.

Now!

Jinto!

Keep going!

Hurry!

Space-time cluster 661,
space-time separation!

Here they come.

Six space-time clusters
for attack ships detected.

Course, 345.
Distance, 16 units.

You sure?

They're not mines?

No.

Weapons officer, how many
mines do we have left?

Four on this ship...

...4 on Bogbyursh...

...and 5 on Hasunbyursh...

...for a total of 13.

I can do addition, you know.

Front line vessels,
commence mine battle.

Crush them.

Executive officer.

What is it, ma'am?

What do you think is the worst
crime an officer can commit?

Insubordination against
one's superior?

No. It's to be a fool.

What kind of fool sends
only 6 attack vessels...

...to get rid of 3 patrol ships?

I see.

I may not take
my job seriously...

...but I am no fool.

I will never needlessly sacrifice
the lives of my subordinates.

Right.

I can also do without
fools on my staff.

I, Duchess Letopanyu...

...decide who I play with.

But never who I'll play against.

I'll do my best to be
a worthy playmate!

I have high hopes for you.

One minute to space-time
convergence!

No sign of surrender
from 661 as of yet.

As I expected.

Senior navigator!

Make it so that the 3 ships
enter space-time together!

Aye-aye!

Notify all units.

Fire electromagnetic g*ns
upon space-time convergence!

Now, I wonder what
we'll find in there.

I'm getting excited already.

Ten seconds to space-time
convergence!

Here we go!

Five, four, three, two, one...

Space-time convergence!

They're surrendering!

We've received a surrender
signal by radio transmission.

Halt attack!

All units!

We've got to halt the attack!

I'd stain the Spoor name if
I fire at surrendered vessels.

Hasunbyursh has fired!

Electromagnetic g*ns!

Detonate the mines!

Why couldn't they tell us
by inter-cluster transmission?

Did they think they
could get away?

So they were transport
ships after all.

Even I make mistakes at times.

A transfer shuttle
has arrived from Futune.

What's the situation?

They've imprisoned a
group of civil servants.

What are government
officials doing in battle?

It seems the
United Mankind has...

...a custom of having
civilians present at battles.

Their methods are
totally incomprehensible.

Well, in any case,
I guess that means we win.

Yes. It's the obvious conclusion.

It's too easy to be thrilled about,
but still worth a celebration.

Order all fleets to assemble.

Aye-aye.

Also, there's one
more job for Futune.

Detecting enemy fleet!

Direction, 105, 010...

...distance, 0.12 light seconds...

...relative speed, 217.5
wesdash pre second.

Fleet consisting of
about 20 vessels.

Type of vessels in
enemy fleet confirmed.

They're believed to be


...one patrol ship,
and 6 attack ships.

Probability of victory, 98.7%.

Shall we send out a
demand for surrender?

There's no need.

They'll surrender
if they want to.

Message from enemy ship.

"We have 22 prisoners, including
the Marquis of Sufugnoff."

"Cease fire and allow us to pass."

Communications officer.

Yes, ma'am!

Reply to the enemy ship!

Yes ma'am. And the message?

I am Rear Admiral Spoor,
Commander of Futune patrol.

Be thankful for the generosity
shown by the Star Forces.

I allow you the opportunity
to surrender.

I will wait until you are
within 0.08 light seconds of us.

Should you miss this
opportunity to surrender...

...we have an even sweeter
destiny in line for you.

More precisely...

...you will have the honor
of dying with Abh nobility!

Count your blessings as
you disintegrate into the ether!

Notify all vessels.

Aye-aye.

We will open fire as soon as
we're within 0.08 light seconds.

Once we start firing...

...you can ignore all surrender
signals from the enemy.

Shower them with firepower
until there's nothing left!

Please wait one moment!

What is it, Executive officer?

Firing at a surrendered enemy...

...will scar the honor of
the Empire and Star Forces.

You're right.

Firing at a surrendered
enemy is not a pretty sight.

Let's not then.

Yes. Thank you for
accepting my suggestion.

By the way, am I free to decide
how to transport the prisoners?

Of course.

You are the commander,
Your Excellency.

Very well then.

How many people do you think
the enemy fleet has in total?

Well, they have


...so, I'd guess about


I see.

Then we can fit them on one
Talse transport ship, can't we?

One ship?!

Well, it's not impossible...

Then calculate this.

If we board 24,000 prisoners
on a Talse transport ship...

...and make passage through
normal space to the capital...

...how long would
it take in travel time?

Through normal space?

That's right.

Approximately 58,300 years.

Really?

I can't imagine the prisoners
would be too happy about that.

I wouldn't think so.

Then let's shorten
the travel time for them.

There won't be any use
for space-time generators.

No need for stabilizers.

And they won't need a crew.

And remove gravity
control devices.

It still seems quite heavy.

Did you include food
and water in your calculations?

I've included a 1-year-supply...

...and agricultural facilities to
supply them with minimum...

There's no need for
agricultural facilities!

Remove those as well.

While we're at it, should we
also delete food, water...

...and all air purifiers?

Don't be stupid.

The prisoners would die
if we did something like that.

I can't imagine doing
anything so cruel.

That should make it
a lot lighter than it was.

Recalculate the travel time.

I don't think it makes
that much of a difference.

About 49,100 years.

What did I tell you?

We reduced the time
by almost 10,000 years.

But still...

Communications officer,
notify all units.

Respect their wishes
to surrender at any time.

However, those surrendering
after battle has begun...

...will travel to the capital
through normal space only.

To save travel time,
the ship will be stripped...

...of space-time generators,
gravity control devices...

...and stabilizers,
and there will be no crew.

Prisoners will be supplied with a
year's supply of food and water.

Arrival time is estimated
at 49,000 years.

That's all.

Please wait, Your Excellency.

Silence, Executive officer.

Any further suggestions will
be considered insubordination.

A lady of chaos...

I like that title.

Looks like they haven't
given up yet.

On the bright side, they're
marking the route back for us.

When I'm with you,
I tend to forget my worries.

The universe has much hope.

We have a problem.

What's wrong?

They're closing in.

It's a dead end.

Jinto, get down!

Kiyasume ni boku wo
jiyuu ni shinaide okure

Anokoro no youni

Umaku toberu jishin ga nainda

Dakara imawa mada torikago no
naka

I WANNA FLY AWAY

Ushinawareta aozora ga
modorumade

Kimino tame ni utademo utatteyou

I never imagined I'd experience
being a corpse while I'm alive.

Does it still hurt?

It's just a scratch.

This is humiliating.

To have to ride a ship with
no spatial sensors or guhakes.

This is not a ship.

It's a coffin. C-O-F-F-I-N.

It's cramped in here.

I suddenly have the urge to
get away from you. Stay away.

Ouch! Be careful, I'm injured.

Ouch! Be careful, I'm injured.

I thought it was just a scratch.

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