# 23 - The Unvanquished
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**[00:13] ---**
Where am I?
**[00:17] ---**
I see...
**[00:24] ---**
You lied? To let Seylum escape?
**[00:30] ---**
So that's it...
**[00:33] ---**
That was your conclusion
when you guessed at what I wanted.
**[00:40] ---**
*Milord Slaine.*
**[00:41] ---**
What is it?
**[00:42] ---**
*There is a firefight in the hangar.*
**[00:45] ---**
Their assassination team?
**[00:46] ---**
*No, Milord.*
**[00:48] ---**
*Princess Asseylum!*
**[00:54] ---**
I will cover you!
**[00:58] ---**
Run!
**[01:03] ---**
Eliminate the Terrans!
**[01:06] ---**
Enemy attack! Enemy attack!
**[01:11] ---**
Perform emergency launch.
**[01:13] ---**
It's not safe, Milord.
There is a battle outside.
**[01:15] ---**
There is one in here, as well.
**[01:17] ---**
Get us away from the battle zone
at maximum combat speed.
**[01:22] ---**
Retreat!
**[01:33] ---**
Highness...
**[01:37] ---**
Inko...
**[01:39] ---**
Where is Princess Asseylum?
**[01:41] ---**
*Still no word from her!*
**[01:43] ---**
She didn't...
**[01:45] ---**
...manage to escape?
**[01:48] ---**
No...
**[01:54] ---**
Mission complete...
**[01:57] ---**
Inko, come pick me up...
**[02:05] ---**
I am terribly sorry, Count Klancain.
It was not my wish to get you involved.
**[02:10] ---**
Not at all. This is part of my mission.
**[02:14] ---**
Mission?
**[02:15] ---**
Yes, I came here under orders
from His Majesty himself.
**[02:20] ---**
From Grandfather?
**[02:22] ---**
Emperor Rayregalia had misgivings regarding
the subjugation of the Earth system
**[02:28] ---**
after the death of the previous Count Saazbaum.
**[02:30] ---**
And so, he commanded me to both
investigate that and to ensure your safety.
**[02:37] ---**
Then I must get in contact with Grandfather!
**[02:40] ---**
It is possible to make contact. However...
**[02:46] ---**
Count Klancain, transmission from the moonbase.
**[02:49] ---**
Put it through.
**[02:52] ---**
*Lord Klancain, where are you
taking Princess Asseylum?*
**[02:56] ---**
Ah, Lord Troyard.
**[02:58] ---**
I am in the process of evacuating her
to protect her from harm.
**[03:02] ---**
*The moonbase is a fortified installation.
There is no safer location.*
**[03:07] ---**
And yet, a battle was in progress there.
**[03:10] ---**
*Rest assured, the enemies within the base
have already been eliminated.*
**[03:14] ---**
*Please return at once.*
**[03:15] ---**
No. I will not go back!
**[03:21] ---**
*I...*
**[03:24] ---**
*...watched birds on Earth.*
**[03:26] ---**
Highness....
**[03:28] ---**
Earth was recovering,
and humanity and nature were coexisting.
**[03:34] ---**
It was you who taught me this.
**[03:37] ---**
*That humanity and nature...*
**[03:40] ---**
*Earth and Vers...*
**[03:41] ---**
*could prosper together!*
**[03:45] ---**
Yes. You are right.
I did indeed say that.
**[03:51] ---**
I have dispatched
the Stygis Squadron to pursue.
**[03:53] ---**
Seize the ship at the first opportunity.
**[03:55] ---**
I beg you, Slaine.
Please, stop the war.
**[04:00] ---**
And make peace with Earth.
**[04:04] ---**
Perhaps you are right.
**[04:06] ---**
Very well.
**[04:09] ---**
Let us discuss the matter.
**[04:13] ---**
Slaine...
**[04:15] ---**
*That sector is dangerous.
Please return immediately.*
**[04:19] ---**
*Count Klancain, please turn back at once.*
**[04:21] ---**
I am afraid I cannot comply.
**[04:23] ---**
I must obey Princess Asseylum's orders.
**[04:27] ---**
Stealth to maximum.
**[04:29] ---**
Yes, Milord.
**[04:32] ---**
The spaceship Hadriacus
has vanished from our screens.
**[04:36] ---**
Continue your search.
**[04:38] ---**
Yes, Milord.
**[04:39] ---**
We needn't worry about
any pursuers for the time being.
**[04:44] ---**
Thank you.
**[04:46] ---**
But... what am I to do now?
**[04:50] ---**
Earth's military is trying to kill me.
**[04:54] ---**
And Slaine has the backing
of the Orbital Knights, as well...
**[04:58] ---**
I must make contact with the crew
of the Deucalion somehow.
**[05:02] ---**
Milady.
**[05:03] ---**
There is one knight
who is on your side.
**[05:08] ---**
The one who delivered the message
from Inaho Kaizuka.
**[05:15] ---**
Count Mazuurek.
**[05:17] ---**
Now is the time to demonstrate
my loyalty to Princess Asseylum.
**[05:22] ---**
Landing Castle, lift off!
**[05:44] ---**
Clydesdale Leader to all units!
Target the enemies off the ship's starboard bow!
**[05:48] ---**
*Don't let them get close to the Deucalion!*
**[05:50] ---**
Enemy formation closing in!
3 o'clock! Angle of elevation, 60!
**[05:53] ---**
Increase AA cannon fire to starboard!
**[05:55] ---**
Message from HQ!
Orders to withdraw, ma'am!
**[05:58] ---**
Withdraw?
**[06:00] ---**
Looks like they got their results.
**[06:02] ---**
Results, ma'am?
**[06:03] ---**
The real operation that used us as bait.
**[06:07] ---**
Prepare to withdraw!
**[06:08] ---**
Order all units back to base!
**[06:10] ---**
Mustang 00, 11 closing in.
They're on a return course!
**[06:14] ---**
It's Inko and Inaho!
**[06:16] ---**
They're cleared to land.
Get them aboard ASAP.
**[06:43] ---**
They fled when they saw that they
were no match for us, eh?
**[06:45] ---**
What are they playing at?
**[06:50] ---**
*Count Troyard, the UFE is withdrawing.
Shall we pursue?*
**[06:55] ---**
No. All units, return to base.
They are to rearm for our next offensive.
**[07:00] ---**
Also, summon the Landing Bases.
Assign them to moonbase defense.
**[07:05] ---**
*Yes, Milord.*
**[07:12] ---**
Does that belong to my sister?
**[07:16] ---**
Princess Lemrina...
**[07:18] ---**
Did my sister–
**[07:22] ---**
I see. Will I ever see her again?
**[07:25] ---**
Yes. Count on it.
**[07:28] ---**
I feel sorry.
**[07:31] ---**
For her.
**[07:35] ---**
And for you.
**[07:42] ---**
Inaho...
**[07:44] ---**
What is Lt. Kaizuka's condition?
**[07:45] ---**
It's nothing life-threatening.
**[07:48] ---**
What worries me is that the Analytical Engine
is putting a strain on his cranial nerves.
**[07:54] ---**
I told him not to, but look at how far
he expanded its domain...
**[07:58] ---**
What does that mean?
**[07:59] ---**
He's ceded part of his brain to the machine.
**[08:03] ---**
Damn crazy kid...
**[08:13] ---**
I must do something to put an end to this war.
**[08:17] ---**
I will address all of the Orbital Knights.
**[08:19] ---**
With all due respect,
that alone may not suffice.
**[08:22] ---**
Why?!
**[08:24] ---**
From the very beginning, the Orbital Knights
have desired to fight Earth and occupy it.
**[08:30] ---**
Count Troyard has given them a pardon
to do just that in the form of a royal decree.
**[08:35] ---**
He has unified them with guarantees
**[08:37] ---**
of status in the new kingdom
and Aldnoah activation privileges.
**[08:42] ---**
Princess Asseylum, it was his betrothal
to you that clinched it.
**[08:47] ---**
If you simply call for an end to hostilities,
you will only lose their trust.
**[08:52] ---**
As long as your younger sister is at his side,
pretending to be you.
**[09:02] ---**
Ah, Princess Asseylum.
It is good to see you well.
**[09:06] ---**
Thank you for being so kind as to assist me.
**[09:09] ---**
You give me too much credit, Highness.
**[09:12] ---**
I am relieved to be able to repay my debt.
**[09:16] ---**
Your debt?
**[09:17] ---**
Yes...
**[09:18] ---**
...to the Terran boy.
**[09:20] ---**
To Inaho Kaizuka.
**[09:30] ---**
*I've received reports that a part of
your force went to the moonbase.*
**[09:34] ---**
*Would you mind explaining why,
Capt. Magbaredge?*
**[09:36] ---**
It was an on-the-spot call.
**[09:39] ---**
If we lose the princess now,
we lose any chance at peace for good.
**[09:46] ---**
Why would Slaine launch a war like this?
**[09:50] ---**
Milady...
**[09:53] ---**
The Slaine I knew was kind,
adored nature, and loved the Earth.
**[10:02] ---**
He was not someone
who would engage in pointless war...
**[10:07] ---**
Why would he do this in spite of that?
**[10:10] ---**
Milady...
**[10:13] ---**
Lord Slaine has not changed at all.
**[10:17] ---**
I do not know if his actions are right or wrong.
**[10:21] ---**
But he has always cared deeply for you.
**[10:26] ---**
He has always wished for
what was best for you,
**[10:29] ---**
even if it jeopardized his position,
or even his life.
**[10:34] ---**
Always... believing that you
would awaken one day...
**[10:44] ---**
Yes... I suppose that is true.
**[10:51] ---**
What you say is right, Eddelrittuo.
**[10:55] ---**
Are you able to make contact with Vers?
**[10:57] ---**
Yes. However, His Majesty is...
**[11:01] ---**
This is no time to stop at half measures.
**[11:05] ---**
Count Klancain. I require your assistance.
**[11:09] ---**
I shall use the Hadriacus' audience chamber.
**[11:13] ---**
As you wish, Princess Asseylum.
**[11:17] ---**
*Attention, all forces.*
**[11:18] ---**
*Operation will commence
as planned at 1500 hours UTC.*
**[11:22] ---**
*Man your battle stations and stand by.*
**[11:32] ---**
Lt. Marito, you're going into battle?
**[11:36] ---**
Yeah. I'd hoped to have
one last drink with you, Doc,
**[11:41] ---**
but never got the chance.
**[11:43] ---**
That doesn't sound like you.
**[11:45] ---**
Well, we're in a low-pressure environment.
I don't want to drink myself sick.
**[11:49] ---**
No, not that.
This won't be the last time.
**[11:56] ---**
Sure, when I get back!
**[12:00] ---**
Is this one of those "final showdown" situations?
**[12:03] ---**
Maybe. If we finish 'em off, wouldn't it be?
**[12:06] ---**
Whenever somebody dies in action,
I guess that was the final showdown for him.
**[12:10] ---**
Sheesh!
**[12:11] ---**
Don't jinx us, okay?
**[12:14] ---**
He's right! We're all going to
make it back in one piece!
**[12:18] ---**
Milord Slaine,
**[12:19] ---**
the UFE has begun to mass its forces.
**[12:22] ---**
What shall we do about them?
**[12:24] ---**
This changes nothing.
Launch all forces and intercept the UFE.
**[12:28] ---**
In the meantime,
**[12:30] ---**
we will request the assistance
of the Orbital Knights who back us.
**[12:33] ---**
Assistance, Milord?
**[12:34] ---**
We will launch an all-out offensive
against the entire Earth.
**[12:39] ---**
They will know how it feels
to have nowhere to go home to.
**[12:50] ---**
Nao!
**[12:54] ---**
Yuki...
**[12:56] ---**
Are you okay, Nao?
**[12:59] ---**
Yeah...
**[13:00] ---**
Thank goodness...
**[13:03] ---**
You did good today.
Take it easy for a while.
**[13:09] ---**
He's going to launch an all-out attack.
**[13:14] ---**
Is it almost time for the mission?
**[13:17] ---**
Don't even think it!
Stay in bed!
**[13:20] ---**
Sorry, Yuki. Something's come up
that I have to do.
**[13:25] ---**
Nao!
**[13:26] ---**
Please, let me go.
**[13:34] ---**
There's that face that says
you're going even if I say not to.
**[13:37] ---**
And there's that voice that says I'm going
to be stubborn, so you may as well give in.
**[13:42] ---**
Damn it. When you get back,
let's have dinner together.
**[13:47] ---**
That's a death flag right there.
**[13:50] ---**
Hey! Don't talk like that!
**[13:55] ---**
You're coming back alive, you got that?
**[13:59] ---**
Sure. You do the same, Yuki.
**[14:08] ---**
Hey, Inaho. Feeling better?
**[14:12] ---**
Yeah. Is this...?
**[14:14] ---**
Yeah, the Sleipnir Final Showdown spec!
**[14:19] ---**
Isn't this payload a bit much, though?
**[14:22] ---**
Getting close enough to use this
in a space battle would be nuts.
**[14:27] ---**
It looks like things are going to get nuts.
**[14:29] ---**
Are you serious?!
**[14:30] ---**
He's not taking this seriously at all!
**[14:33] ---**
Inko...
**[14:35] ---**
Why are boys always like this?
**[14:37] ---**
Inaho, you're in no condition to go into battle.
**[14:41] ---**
Let us handle it from here!
**[14:43] ---**
I can't do that.
**[14:45] ---**
Why not? Do you think you're some
hotshot ace? That you're special?
**[14:49] ---**
I've never thought that about myself.
**[14:53] ---**
Darn it, Inaho!
Why are you acting like you don't see it?
**[14:57] ---**
If you go out now,
you might not make it back this time!
**[15:02] ---**
There won't be another miracle like last time!
**[15:07] ---**
I don't want... to go through that again.
**[15:13] ---**
I can't be the only one taking it easy.
**[15:16] ---**
He's right, Inko.
**[15:17] ---**
At a time like this, the kindest thing to do
is say nothing and see him off.
**[15:22] ---**
We need to worry about ourselves right now.
**[15:25] ---**
Compared to Inaho, our odds of survival
are probably lower, you know?
**[15:31] ---**
Get real! I'm an ace, too!
**[15:38] ---**
Thanks, Inko. Calm.
**[15:41] ---**
Don't worry.
Everyone will make it back.
**[15:46] ---**
My left eye says so.
**[15:49] ---**
Master switch, on.
**[15:51] ---**
Fuel cell batteries, heating.
Voltage, check.
**[15:55] ---**
Activating pump.
Accumulator pressure, check.
**[15:58] ---**
Force feedback checking program, start.
**[16:03] ---**
Ejection seat functional.
IFF confirmed.
**[16:07] ---**
Tactical data link, activated.
**[16:09] ---**
All systems green.
**[16:11] ---**
Mustang 00, ready.
**[16:17] ---**
Grandfather...
**[16:20] ---**
Grandfather...
**[16:23] ---**
...it is I.
It is Asseylum.
**[16:26] ---**
Do you recognize me?
**[16:28] ---**
Ah, Asseylum...
**[16:32] ---**
You look well.
**[16:35] ---**
I am weary...
**[16:38] ---**
How goes the subjugation of Earth?
**[16:42] ---**
I have come to you today
to ask a favor regarding that.
**[16:48] ---**
I want you to make peace with Earth.
**[16:54] ---**
Please give a direct order
to the Orbital Knights to cease fighting.
**[16:59] ---**
That, I cannot do...
**[17:04] ---**
Grandfather...
**[17:06] ---**
Earth can never be forgiven...
**[17:09] ---**
Do not let our assault falter...
Bring them under our dominion...
**[17:17] ---**
Grandfather... Why do you hate Earth so?
**[17:23] ---**
Where is Gillzeria?
**[17:27] ---**
What has become of my son?
Conquer the Earth at once!
**[17:35] ---**
Father passed away...
During Heaven's Fall.
**[17:41] ---**
Filthy Terrans, you killed my son...
And even my granddaughter, Asseylum.
**[17:51] ---**
I am right here.
**[17:56] ---**
Vers.
**[17:58] ---**
That is what the ancients called this world.
What they called Mars.
**[18:07] ---**
Grandfather...
**[18:09] ---**
Rejoice...
**[18:11] ---**
For I have discovered
a Martian superscience...
**[18:18] ---**
It is called... Aldnoah.
**[18:24] ---**
Magnificent... Mankind will
make even greater strides.
**[18:32] ---**
Aldnoah is the technology we dreamed of...
It will make mankind happy.
**[18:41] ---**
Yes.
**[18:43] ---**
It is a great power.
It must not be misused.
**[18:50] ---**
Nurture it with care.
**[18:53] ---**
I will.
**[18:57] ---**
Who is that there?
Is that you, Asseylum?
**[19:02] ---**
How you've grown...
**[19:07] ---**
You've grown beautiful.
**[19:10] ---**
Become a fine princess.
And lead our people to happiness.
**[19:21] ---**
I will.
**[19:34] ---**
Klancain. I ask you to put your rank
and all of your connections at my disposal.
**[19:40] ---**
Of course, gladly.
**[19:42] ---**
Thank you for your loyalty, Count Cruhteo.
**[19:49] ---**
Martian bastards!
**[19:53] ---**
Glory to Vers!
**[20:02] ---**
*What the hell is that?!*
**[20:04] ---**
Slice them up!
**[20:17] ---**
My servants, wipe them out!
**[20:21] ---**
Open a channel.
I wish to address all Orbital Knights.
**[20:25] ---**
Yes, Milord!
**[20:27] ---**
*An all-out battle has begun between the
moonbase and the United Forces of Earth.*
**[20:32] ---**
*My fellow knights who have gone down
to the Satellite Belt and to the surface.*
**[20:36] ---**
*Launch a concerted attack against the
UFE in your respective locations!*
**[20:41] ---**
*Demonstrate our vast power
to the Terrans once again.*
**[20:46] ---**
*And show the UFE
that resistance is–*
**[20:49] ---**
*Hear me, Orbital Knights of Vers.*
**[20:53] ---**
Princess Asseylum...
**[20:55] ---**
*I am Asseylum Vers Allusia,
Princess Royal of the Vers Empire.*
**[21:01] ---**
*The conflict began from a single spark,
and has grown into a massive war.*
**[21:08] ---**
What's this?
**[21:10] ---**
A pirate broadcast?
**[21:11] ---**
It's being transmitted on all bands.
**[21:15] ---**
*A multitude of people had myriad
hopes and dreams that were at odds,*
**[21:19] ---**
*resulting in great tragedy.*
**[21:22] ---**
*This is a sad thing indeed.*
**[21:27] ---**
*This war has brought me great sorrow.*
**[21:30] ---**
*I feel both shame and a deep regret over
our use of power that was not meant for us.*
**[21:39] ---**
I hereby...
**[21:47] ---**
...succeed the previous emperor,
Rayregalia Vers Rayvers,
**[21:52] ---**
and name myself Empress of the Vers Empire.
**[21:55] ---**
I also take Count Cruhteo,
member of the Orbital Knights' 37 Clans,
**[21:59] ---**
to be my husband.
**[22:03] ---**
We, the imperial family of the Vers Empire,
wish to make peace with Earth!
***SIGN*** Prayer of the Skies