01x01 - Invasion

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Day 2, Month of Closna
Imperial Year 952

A long, long time ago...

...when the star system known
as the solar system was...

...the only home of humankind......

....unusual particles of great
mass and energy were discovered.

However, nobody knew what
the source of the energy was.

Maybe it was a white hole.

Or perhaps something from
a different dimension or space.

One theory was that a hole
opened up in the wall...

..that separates this universe
from another.

These theories we no more than
superstitions...

...falling far short of
being hypothetical.

Yet research on the use
of this energy continued.

Eventually, this new energy
source...

...allowed humans to
emigrate beyond the solar system.

Humanity then spread
across the whole galaxy.

Humanity then spread
across the whole galaxy.

Uanon Propulsion lnterstellar
Immigration Vessel, Leif Erikson

Planet Martine

The Landing
Day 57, First Season, Year 172

Space Defense System
Control Room

Why didn't the alarm go off?

I have no idea.
They just suddenly appeared.

Where did it come from?

Erikson 2 is entering
the intercept course.

Disappeared?!

All right.

Get everyone together.

That's right.

But...

Don't mention the defense system
until after the investigation.

Don't discuss it.

That's right! Not with anyone!

My beloved home planet...

...Martine.

However...

...was there really a time when
I missed my home planet?

Ever?

Don't, Jinto.

You mustn't open it.

You're letting the wind in.

Hey.

Look, Rina.

What's that?

Entering Sord in 10 seconds.

You look worried, Commander.

It's work that's far,
far short on glory.

Five, four...

...three, two, one.

The Landing
Day 81, First Season, Year 172

This is an evacuation order.

All civilians are to follow
instructions given by officials...

...and proceed to the designated
area in your neighborhood.

Wait!

-This is an evacuation order...
Wait!

-This is an evacuation order...

All civilians are to follow
instructions given by officials...

Jinto!

Jinto!

The invading fleet...

...has declared
it's national identity.

They are...

...the Humankind Empire Abh.

The Hyde system government...

...has offered to negotiate
an alliance treaty with them.

However, the commander
of the invading army...

...has rejected this offer...

...and we're told he will be making
an official announcement.

Presidential Residence

We have confirmation that
an official announcement...

...by the invading commander...

...will be broadcast from the
flagship of the invading fleet.

Their commander is a diplomat...

...in addition to serving
in the military.

And apparently he's also
the Crown Prince of the Abh.

What's he like?

Don't be surprised
when you see him.

Nothing to be concerned about.

To put it bluntly...

...he looks like some kind of
harmless elf.

Look...

...there he is.

I'd like to begin by outlining
the nature of the relationship...

-...between our Empire and you.
-These people, I've been told...

...apparently never get old...

...and that all the men and
women are beautiful.

According to them, they're
descended from Earthlings.

They've just made some
adjustments to their genes.

Adjustments, huh?

Firstly, my will and that of the
Empire are one and the same.

At least as far as
you are concerned.

Your system will first be...

...surveyed by our nobility.

For the time being,
our Emperor will be your lord.

Needless to say, the Emperor
has numerous duties...

...so a magistrate will be
appointed to your system.

In any case, a ruler or
magistrate normally...

...does not get involved
in the details.

The reason for this...

...is that we feel
governing your world...

...is the furthest thing
from being elegant.

How dare he!

So, this is a threat!

They say that, depending
on our response...

...they won't hesitate
to destroy this planet.

They rule over 1,500
inhabited star systems...

...and another 20,000 partially
inhabited star systems?

Are you suggesting we fight
such a powerful Empire?

But that's only what
they're telling us, isn't it?

That's right!

Anyone who believes in
what the invader says...

...should get his head examined.

We might have a chance
against them on land.

That's crazy!

Is it right to surrender
without putting up a fight?

You think too much about
how you'd look on election day!

Be quiet!

This is no time to bicker!

Our Space Defense System was
built just for something like this.

How can we expect to fight...

...with a mere ten lasers
and 20 missiles?!

This is a question of
national honor!

What is the opinion of the
Department of Facilities?

Well, uh...

...what we feel is...

...you see...

President Rock Lin
Planet Martine, Hyde Star System

This door is closed
due to an emergency.

I had no idea...

...back then...

...on that day.

The Landing
Day 87, First Season, Year 172

The Martine Government
Surrenders to the Abh Empire

Seven years later...

The Lengarf Glorf,
bound for Estote State...

...is scheduled to
depart at 17:30.

Was this place always like this?

It's no wonder,
dressed the way I am.

Hey, Dad!

Huh?

This is really good!

I don't clearly remember the day
I came here 7 years ago.

I couldn't comprehend
what was going on.

It was just...

...so exhilarating.

Jinto.

Teal...

What are you doing here?

I've been looking for you.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'll return right away.

Don't bother!

Just come.

Where are we going?

The presidential residence.

To Father's place?

Why are we going there?

Just come with me.

But, wait...

Wait a minute.

We've got no time.
Hurry up!

Um, are you angry with me?

I'll apologize then. So...

Teal...

Can we win against them?

There is no win or lose.

There is no w*r.

Did we surrender then?

That's right!

Your father decided to surrender.

No, more accurately...

...your father sold us out.

Sold us out?

What do you mean by that?

Rock, that b*stard,
made a deal with them.

A really bad deal.

Made a deal?

Stop repeating me like a parrot!

I'm sorry.

Sure, I was also
against starting a w*r.

But I can't believe
he'd make such a deal!

Damn him.

I've lost respect for him.

I apologize.

None of this is your fault.

What...

What is happening?

I don't understand
what's going on.

Right. I suppose.

Rock made a deal.

I already told you that.

There'll be an announcement
about it soon.

Everyone will then find out
how he betrayed us all.

Betrayed us?

And you're his son.

That's why you have to hide
out in the Presidential Residence.

So that you won't be
caught and get beaten up.

Is somebody going
to beat me up?

Or they'll throw bombs
through your window.

Then what'll happen to Rina?

Many people know that
I'm living with you, Teal.

You're right.

I've already contacted her.

Rina's an adult...

...so she'll be able to
take care of herself.

You mean she
already evacuated?

Yeah.

But she was worried about you.

I assured her that I'd look for you.

I see.

And...

...what do you mean by "a deal"?

That's a secret.

Nobody is supposed to know
about it until the announcement.

Not even me?

Well, well...

Already acting like one of
the privileged class.

What do you mean?

Turn on the holo.

They'll be making
the announcement.

So far, the Abh
have made no moves.

It seems there were talks held...

...between President Lin
and the invading army.

According to a source...

...a decision has been made
to surrender to the Empire.

We can only hope that
these rumors are false.

We've been informed that
an important announcement...

...will take place at 25 o'clock
at the presidential residence.

That's 1 minute from now.

It was a very long minute.

We are announcing our decision.

Today, at 23:52,
President Rock Lin...

...of the Hyde system government...

...has informed Prince and
Commander of the fleet...

...Lord Dusanyu, King
Abriel Nei Limzale Balke...

...of his decision to relinquish
authority over the Hyde system.

As of this day...

...we are subjects of
the Humankind Empire Abh.

I knew it.

There's more.

As a compromise, the President
made a request which...

...would allow the citizens
of the Hyde system...

...to make use of the routes
to other star systems.

In other words...

...the request is that our leader
be chosen within this system.

Is that possible?!

Our conqueror has agreed
to this on condition that...

...he be given the codes
to the Space Defense System.

I didn't know the Abh had
concerns about our defenses.

We might've had a
chance against them.

So who's our new leader?!

We're not taking questions yet.

Who's our new leader?!

Tell us who our leader will be!

Who is our new leader?!

Damn!

I already know,
and so does everyone else.

But we still want them
to clearly tell us!

Give us the name
of our new leader!

This can't be true, can it?

All right.

It's who you all think it is.

Rock Lin will rule
our star system...

That's right.

Rock is the new leader.

That's the bad deal your
father made with them.

And he didn't even
consult me about it.

I guess he had no use for
a mere executive secretary.

I guess the best I can do is
just take his son to a safe place.

I always thought we
were good friends!

-Don't be ridiculous!

-You traitor!
-Don't be ridiculous!

And where is the President,
or, rather...

...Lord Lin at this moment?

That's right, where is he?

Well...

...Rock Lin is already on
their ship headed for his...

...official ennoblement
in the imperial capital.

He's run away!

So, that's why he delayed
this announcement.

I wonder if he'll return.

I'm sure he will.

Surrounded by guards
of the Imperial Army.

No.

He couldn't return
even if he wanted to.

You can't expect the Empire
to easily give him a title.

He's being tricked himself.

Serves him right!

I ask that you all...

So that makes you
the next in line as lord.

Oh, I really should be speaking
to you with more respect.

You are our Prince after all.

Please forgive me for my
rudeness, Your Excellency.

I ask for your pardon.

That's not fair, Teal.

Why are you talking
to me like that?

I know.

I'm not treating you fairly.

However...

...I'm having trouble
coping with the situation.

Damn!

I'm trying my best not to
lose control of myself.

But...

Damn!

Teal.

Tell me just one thing.

What is it?

When you told Rina
to run away...

...did you tell her
about the deal?

No.

Because it was a secret
to the general public.

I see...

That day...

...I lost my home.

My home...

...and...

...perhaps my family as well.

I came to this planet to go to
school and learn about the Abh.

I'll now go to the capital
to attend military school.

However...

...I still have never met an Abh.

Actually...

...today will be the first time.

Don't give me my
freedom out of pity

Unlike back in those days

I don't have the confidence
to fly very well

So I'll stay in my
birdcage f or now

I WANNA FLY AWAY

Until the lost blue skies return

I'll just keep singing for you

Your Ex cellency Prince Jinto
of Lin Syun Rock Hyde.

Aren't you going home?

Just a minute.

There aren't any
beautiful cabin attendants...

...but there is a
good-looking pilot.

Are you going already?

You shall call me Lafiel.

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