14 - The Beautiful and Damned
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[00:09] ---
I love this place.
[00:12] ---
I can walk on my own two feet here!
[00:38] ---
I command you in the name
of royal Versian blood!
[00:42] ---
Aldnoah, awaken!
[02:30] ---
Not only have you survived, you have
assumed command of our world.
[02:36] ---
I am most impressed.
[02:39] ---
I am proud of you, Asseylum.
[02:42] ---
Thank you, Grandfather.
[02:45] ---
You seem to have grown stronger.
[02:49] ---
I have been through much. People tend
to change as they gain experience.
[02:55] ---
From the red sands of our home,
I pray for your success in battle.
[03:04] ---
You never change at all,
[03:10] ---
...Grandfather.
[03:12] ---
Trident Base, this is Capt. Magbaredge
of the Deucalion.
[03:16] ---
Requesting docking clearance.
[03:19] ---
Welcome to Trident, Deucalion.
You are cleared to dock.
[03:23] ---
Please berth at pier 12.
[03:25] ---
Deucalion, acknowledged.
[03:27] ---
Course, Trident Base docking bay, pier 12.
[03:33] ---
Begin deceleration.
[03:34] ---
Beginning deceleration.
[03:38] ---
So that's the ship with
the Martian tech...
[03:41] ---
I hear she's crewed by children who aren't
even old enough for the reserves.
[03:45] ---
What's the world coming to?
[03:48] ---
Wow, look at them all!
[03:50] ---
They must have scrounged up every
squad capable of making it here.
[03:54] ---
Because this is going to
be a massive operation.
[03:57] ---
Deceleration complete in 5 seconds...
[04:00] ---
Three, two, one.
[04:05] ---
Engines, all stop. We are now
at a stop relative to pier 12.
[04:09] ---
Power down engines.
[04:10] ---
Once mooring is complete,
begin inspections and resupplying.
[04:22] ---
Ensign Kaizuka, are you in?
[04:25] ---
It's open.
[04:32] ---
How are you feeling, Inaho?
[04:34] ---
Not bad, I guess.
It still hurts a little, though.
[04:37] ---
Don't you have pills?
[04:38] ---
I feel better when I take them,
[04:40] ---
but it degrades the sensitivity of the neural link.
[04:43] ---
Oh, that makes sense...
[04:45] ---
It must be rough.
[04:52] ---
It looks like an
ordinary eye to me.
[04:56] ---
How well does it work?
[04:58] ---
I get by with it.
[04:59] ---
It's a developmental prototype,
so the code needs to be improved,
[05:04] ---
but I can make out most things.
[05:07] ---
Catch.
[05:09] ---
Thanks.
[05:11] ---
Weight, 49.2kg.
Have you gained a little weight?
[05:15] ---
H-How could you know that?
[05:17] ---
I used 3D measurements to calculate
the change in momentum
[05:20] ---
when you caught that 200g pack
and worked out your total mass.
[05:24] ---
I subtracted the estimated weight
of your uniform from that.
[05:27] ---
I'm not getting fat! I have more muscle
mass from exercising, that's all.
[05:32] ---
That's a lie. I can see stress in the
formant analysis of your voice.
[05:36] ---
Are you sure it's not broken?
[05:38] ---
It's working perfectly.
[05:41] ---
Now what?
[05:42] ---
I can see identical stress
patterns in her voice.
[05:46] ---
Especially here.
[05:47] ---
I, Vers Empire Princess Royal
Asseylum Vers Allusia...
[05:52] ---
Hang on! If that is a lie, it means...
[05:56] ---
she isn't really the princess.
[05:58] ---
This part's waveform is definitely a lie.
Have you been stress eating?
[06:01] ---
I haven't been stress eating!
[06:02] ---
Your stress went up again.
[06:06] ---
I'm not talking to you ever again!
[06:13] ---
Something wrong?
[06:15] ---
Not really. I thought it would
be easy to read Inko.
[06:22] ---
That clinches it.
[06:25] ---
You really are an idiot, aren't you?
[06:31] ---
You're telling the truth.
[06:41] ---
Milord Slaine.
[06:42] ---
Eddelrittuo, shouldn't you
be with Princess Lemrina?
[06:49] ---
It's all right.
I won't tell anyone.
[06:52] ---
I'm sorry...
[06:54] ---
Oh, right. We spotted that
ship you told us about.
[06:57] ---
The Deucalion?
[06:59] ---
It looks like they were
secretly repairing it.
[07:02] ---
Reports say it defeated Baron Yacoym
and came up into space.
[07:07] ---
We might be forced to fight them.
[07:12] ---
Do you suppose that would make
Princess Asseylum sad?
[07:15] ---
I wonder when she will wake up...
[07:20] ---
What if she never...
[07:22] ---
Don't worry.
[07:24] ---
We will see her smile again.
[07:29] ---
I know it.
[07:31] ---
Milady...
[07:45] ---
I have asked Asseylum
to do what you wanted.
[07:51] ---
Everything has been arranged.
You may rest assured.
[08:07] ---
I once lied to him that she
had been assassinated,
[08:09] ---
and now I am lying to him
that she is alive...
[08:14] ---
Slaine. What is your opinion
of Vers as it is now?
[08:17] ---
It is not my place to offer an
opinion on our sacred homeland.
[08:20] ---
It is all right.
You may speak freely.
[08:26] ---
I believe it is possible for our society,
[08:30] ---
with its powerless,
impoverished citizenry,
[08:33] ---
to become prosperous by conquering Earth,
making it a domain, and taking its resources.
[08:37] ---
However...
[08:40] ---
That wealth is likely to find its way
to only the upper classes
[08:44] ---
and will not improve the lives
of the citizens in the slightest.
[08:48] ---
What is your suggestion, then?
[08:51] ---
Aldnoah...
[08:53] ---
Those who possess Aldnoah
control everything.
[08:56] ---
That is the problem in a nutshell.
[08:59] ---
Well put.
[09:01] ---
We owe much to His Imperial Majesty
for unearthing Aldnoah.
[09:06] ---
But it was a grave sin
[09:09] ---
to hoard that power and create a society
where the powerful control all.
[09:15] ---
When we have achieved victory and seized
the Earth, that red world will change.
[09:24] ---
Lend me your strength, Slaine.
[09:27] ---
I will, Count Saazbaum.
[09:33] ---
Is my beloved steed ready?
[09:35] ---
We've finished its activation tests.
[09:37] ---
Once we've finished fine-tuning the sync
between each unit, it will be combat-ready.
[09:41] ---
Do that on the island!
Stygis Squadron, prepare to move out!
[09:45] ---
Yes, sir!
[09:53] ---
Tharsis, stand.
[09:57] ---
It's not powering up...
[09:59] ---
Its Aldnoah Drive is offline...
[10:02] ---
Why?
[10:14] ---
Princess Lemrina.
[10:18] ---
Is something the matter, Slaine?
[10:20] ---
Why have you deactivated the Tharsis?
[10:23] ---
Whatever are you talking about?
[10:26] ---
The only one here who can forcibly
deactivate Aldnoah is Your Highness.
[10:30] ---
Possibly.
[10:37] ---
Please activate the Aldnoah.
[10:39] ---
No.
[10:40] ---
Please.
[10:42] ---
Perhaps you should ask my sister?
[10:45] ---
It had always struck me as odd.
[10:47] ---
How could you, a Terran,
operate the Tharsis?
[10:52] ---
I'm sure she would be happy to know
you still love her in spite of her condition.
[10:59] ---
Even though we share a father,
[11:01] ---
no one pays me any heed simply
because we have different mothers.
[11:05] ---
That is not true at all.
We all admire you, Princess Lemrina.
[11:11] ---
Liar.
[11:11] ---
It is no lie.
[11:12] ---
It is. It's not me that you admire,
it's my activation factor.
[11:17] ---
Isn't that exactly why you came to me?
[11:21] ---
Lord Slaine?
[11:23] ---
Do you want me that badly?
[11:25] ---
Is Aldnoah so important to you?
[11:29] ---
Am I my sister's replacement?
[11:35] ---
I knew it, I am.
[11:39] ---
I hate you.
[11:50] ---
I was born on Earth.
[11:52] ---
When my scientist father died,
I lost my one protector.
[11:57] ---
I became a servant
of the Vers Orbital Knights.
[12:09] ---
I will not say that
I understand your hardships.
[12:12] ---
But I, too, have known cruel
treatment due to my birth.
[12:16] ---
I can understand your suffering,
if only some small portion of it.
[12:23] ---
You do have my heartfelt admiration, Princess Lemrina.
[12:29] ---
Lift your eyes, Slaine.
[12:39] ---
Now, activate it once yourself.
[12:43] ---
You have my thanks.
[12:45] ---
Good hunting, Sir Slaine Troyard.
[12:55] ---
Milord Slaine.
[12:56] ---
I apologize for the delay.
[12:59] ---
That display was touching.
I am proud that you are my master.
[13:03] ---
You saw that? How embarrassing.
[13:09] ---
All units, launch!
[13:11] ---
Destination, Marineros Island!
[13:24] ---
Everything that was yours,
I will take on as my own.
[13:31] ---
So rest easy, dear sister.
[13:47] ---
We will soon enter Earth orbit.
[13:50] ---
We will perform an aerobrake maneuver,
[13:51] ---
slingshot around,
and enter the Satellite Belt.
[13:55] ---
We will then make for
Marineros Island.
[13:58] ---
Milord Slaine, it is time.
[13:59] ---
Right.
[14:41] ---
As you are aware, the countless rocks
that comprise the Satellite Belt
[14:46] ---
travel in an elliptical orbit
around the Earth.
[14:49] ---
Trident Base is one of those rocks.
[14:52] ---
Now, this is the orbit of Marineros,
the frontline base of the Mars Army.
[14:57] ---
The two will make a close approach
in 72 hours' time.
[15:00] ---
The distance between them
will be a mere 7km.
[15:03] ---
That's close enough to be
seen with the naked eye.
[15:06] ---
For that reason, a large-scale battle
is expected between our two bases.
[15:10] ---
Operating under that assumption,
[15:11] ---
we have gathered you here
from both orbit and the surface
[15:14] ---
to assemble a powerful fighting force.
[15:16] ---
It is thought that the Mars Army will also
amass their forces for an all-out offensive.
[15:21] ---
Exercise caution while attacking.
[15:23] ---
The mission is as follows.
[15:25] ---
We've never fought a space battle
of this scale since the war began.
[15:26] ---
We predict an increase in high-density rocks
in the area at the time of the operation.
[15:30] ---
Do you think we can handle it?
[15:31] ---
As a result, long-range fire will be
thrown off course.
[15:31] ---
Who knows? But considering that it'll
be a first for the enemy, too,
[15:34] ---
Your chances of landing a hit will be low.
[15:35] ---
it's probably nothing
to be scared about.
[15:36] ---
But this will hold true for the enemy, as well.
[15:38] ---
Be that as it may, it is still
a subject for concern.
[15:38] ---
Judging from the Mars Army's
fighting style to date,
[15:41] ---
they have a tendency to put more emphasis
on offense than defense.
[15:42] ---
What a shame.
[15:43] ---
Ma'am?
[15:44] ---
As such, there is a high probability of them
mobilizing their base's mechanized units
[15:44] ---
If you let that endearing side show
every day, you'd be sure to get a date.
[15:47] ---
and engaging us in close-quarter combat.
[15:51] ---
Deceleration complete in five seconds.
[15:54] ---
Three, two, one,
[15:58] ---
clear.
[16:05] ---
A little something for the ride.
[16:07] ---
Stygis Platoon, show me
what you are made of.
[16:11] ---
Stygis 1, by your command.
[16:19] ---
Stygis 2, by your command.
[16:24] ---
Stygis 3, by your command.
[16:42] ---
Intense heat signatures closing
in from LEO at high speed!
[16:45] ---
Not reading an IFF signal!
[16:48] ---
From below?!
[16:49] ---
They will pass within 2km of this base
[16:52] ---
on a trajectory that will take them
to the Mars Army's Marineros Base!
[16:55] ---
Orders from HQ to intercept, ma'am!
[16:58] ---
Ships closing in at high speed.
7 mid-sized ships, and 3 small units.
[17:03] ---
They intend to launch a surprise attack
prior to the all-out offensive.
[17:05] ---
Scramble all operational shipboard Kataphrakts!
[17:08] ---
And prep the ship
for emergency launch!
[17:12] ---
Calm.
[17:14] ---
Is mine ready?
[17:15] ---
Repairs are complete. It's also fully
kitted out with a space loadout.
[17:19] ---
Thanks.
[17:20] ---
Are you sure you want to keep this gaudy
color? Give the word, and I'll paint it.
[17:24] ---
It's okay. It's supposed
to attract attention.
[17:26] ---
Huh?
[17:27] ---
Don't worry about it.
[17:42] ---
Ghanaati Platoon, in position.
[17:45] ---
Harroway Platoon, in position.
[17:50] ---
Mustang 11, in position!
[17:52] ---
Mustang 22, in position!
[17:55] ---
Relative velocity with enemy units
is 3kps. They'll pass by in a flash.
[17:59] ---
Meaning that their chances
of attacking are slim.
[18:04] ---
Stygis 1, commencing attack.
[18:12] ---
Stygis 2, commencing attack.
[18:15] ---
Stygis 3, commencing attack.
[18:22] ---
Fire incoming!
[18:26] ---
Bastard!
[18:39] ---
The wind is complicated. Neither one
of us will land a hit at this range.
[18:50] ---
Someone's shots landed?
[18:51] ---
At this range?
[18:54] ---
Mustang 00, commencing attack.
[18:57] ---
Inaho!
[18:59] ---
Compensating for gravity gradient
resulting from dense satellite clusters.
[19:01] ---
Ready.
[19:03] ---
Target set...
[19:05] ---
Fire.
[19:10] ---
Next!
[19:13] ---
Next!
[19:17] ---
The Stygis Platoon, it's–
[19:20] ---
Inaho!
[19:34] ---
Are you all right, Count?
[19:35] ---
Slaine!
[19:36] ---
I will act as a decoy
to draw their fire.
[19:39] ---
Mr. Harklight, take evasive action.
[19:41] ---
Understood!
[19:51] ---
They're going to hit!
[19:54] ---
He dodged it?
[20:07] ---
How did it move like that?
[20:09] ---
That's pinpoint accuracy! How are
shots landing in this wind?
[20:19] ---
Speed?
[20:21] ---
No, that's not it.
[20:22] ---
It's anticipating the rounds' trajectory.
[20:24] ---
But how?
[20:25] ---
Who is this person?
[20:28] ---
It's him.
[20:33] ---
An orange Kataphrakt...
[20:34] ---
It can't be!
[20:37] ---
I've been looking for you, Bat...
[20:38] ---
No, I guess you did a class change
and are Gull now.
[20:50] ---
Enemy convoy is almost in
effective firing range!
[20:53] ---
Fire at will!
[21:02] ---
Inaho!
[21:19] ---
Enemy convoy has passed.
Now breaking away.
[21:22] ---
Continue firing until enemy is out
of range! Give me a damage report.
[21:29] ---
Tharsis...
[21:31] ---
The personal Kataphrakt of
Orbital Knight Count Cruhteo.
[21:35] ---
Later owned by Count Saazbaum
and piloted by a knight under his command.
[21:40] ---
The pilot's name...
[21:42] ---
The orange Kataphrakt...
[21:44] ---
It's a trainer.
[21:46] ---
A trainer?
[21:47] ---
Yes, that boy prefers
to only pilot trainers.
[21:51] ---
That boy?
[21:53] ---
Yes. His name is...
[21:56] ---
Inaho Kaizuka...
[21:58] ---
So you're alive.
[22:00] ---
I've found you,
[22:01] ---
Slaine Troyard.