E22 - Fugitives

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[00:11] ---
    It looks like they haven't
    cast a net this far.
[00:15] ---
    Your escape's all over the news, though.
[00:18] ---
    "Sudden disappearance
    of the NJCO delegation (Tokyo)"
[00:18] ---
    "Sudden disappearance
    of the NJCO delegation."
[00:23] ---
    The consensus in the NAC is that
    we were behind the sniper incident.
[00:27] ---
    It's the devil's proof, trying to prove
    that you didn't do what you didn't do.
[00:33] ---
    We're at a disadvantage.
[00:34] ---
    What happened to the assistants?
[00:36] ---
    They'll head to the NJCO separately.
[00:39] ---
    If we travel together, we'll be a bigger
    group, attracting unwanted attention.
[00:43] ---
    They're professionals. They'll be fine.
[00:46] ---
    We don't have a lot of
    time to waste, either.
[00:48] ---
    We should get moving. We'll find
    a vehicle and supplies on the way.
[00:52] ---
    Let's go.
[01:11] ---
    "AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
[02:27] ---
    "Our delegates' actions
    are currently limited,
[02:31] ---
    making it very difficult to secure
    their freedom and prove their innocence.
[02:37] ---
    Therefore, for their rights and safety,
    we urged them to return home."
[02:44] ---
    How does that sound
    for public announcement?
[02:48] ---
    I think that's fine.
    We'll take it from here.
[02:52] ---
    Gai, what's the status on
    Lieutenant Colonel Zelenoy and Amou?
[02:55] ---
    They're on the move around this area.
[02:57] ---
    Since I'm physically located here,
[03:00] ---
    all I can do is communicate with them.
[03:03] ---
    They're moving carefully,
    trying to stay under the radar.
[03:07] ---
    Naturally, the North American military
    will send pursuit groups.
[03:12] ---
    We can't just sit on our hands, either.
[03:16] ---
    However, if we move in large groups,
    we'll get in each other's way.
[03:20] ---
    Masaki, head an advance team and
    meet up with the Lieutenant Colonel.
[03:25] ---
    Take whoever you need.
[03:26] ---
    Yes, sir!
[03:27] ---
    I'll accompany you. I'm Lieutenant Colonel
    Alexei Zelenoy's second-in-command.
[03:36] ---
    All right. This mission requires us
    to be swift and discreet.
[03:42] ---
    Once the advance team joins up with them,
[03:45] ---
    the backup team will
    hold off any pursuers.
[03:48] ---
    Lieutenant Colonel and
    Amou's safety is top priority.
[03:51] ---
    Kumai, you head the backup team.
[03:54] ---
    Sir!
[03:54] ---
    Which means we'll be in the backup team?
[03:57] ---
    Yes. We're counting on you, Shion, Nayuta.
[04:00] ---
    --Yes, sir!
    --We're on it!
[04:03] ---
    I hope it was all right for me to
    give out the marching orders.
[04:07] ---
    Of course. We're just supporters.
[04:11] ---
    It'd be pointless if you don't
    take the initiative in NJCO matters.
[04:18] ---
    All right, everyone, get ready quickly.
[04:21] ---
    Yes, sir!
[04:23] ---
    You want us to go?
[04:25] ---
    Yes. The first pursuit group is already
    getting ready for deployment.
[04:30] ---
    You'll be part of
    the second pursuit group,
[04:33] ---
    working together with the first
    to go after the fugitives.
[04:36] ---
    However, due to the recent battle
    with the Eurasian military,
[04:41] ---
    my unit is currently getting
    a complete overhaul.
[04:45] ---
    I cannot deploy.
[04:46] ---
    You'll be given two platoons of unmanned
    AMAIMs and a command vehicle to use.
[04:52] ---
    Understood.
[04:53] ---
    Anyway, I wonder how they escaped?
[04:57] ---
    You think there's a traitor among us?
    Anyone come to mind?
[05:02] ---
    No, nobody.
[05:04] ---
    However, doesn't this give us
    a valid reason to invade New Japan?
[05:09] ---
    Of course. We're already
    working on that as well.
[05:13] ---
    I'll inform you when the time comes.
[05:15] ---
    Yes, sir!
[05:17] ---
    You heard him.
[05:20] ---
    We'll use Capricorn and Ghost
    to calculate their anticipated route.
[05:26] ---
    Go gather intel for us and
    report back with what you find.
[05:29] ---
    You have your own ways, don't you?
[05:31] ---
    That's fine, but what will
    you do with them?
[05:36] ---
    Are you really going to capture them?
[05:38] ---
    As long as we have their location,
    we can use them in any way we want,
[05:42] ---
    at our own convenience.
[05:46] ---
    I only wish to serve my father.
[05:51] ---
    How much time do you need?
[05:53] ---
    Three hours should be enough
    for my first report.
[05:57] ---
    Use channel A37.
[06:01] ---
    Perhaps his loyalty towards his father
    is stronger than I thought.
[06:08] ---
    That makes him easier to manipulate.
[06:15] ---
    Well, I suppose it's time to participate
    in this economic activity called war.
[06:29] ---
    Mr. Alexei! Is this enough?
[06:33] ---
    Ah, not too bad.
[06:36] ---
    You're getting good at this.
[06:38] ---
    This is my second time on the run.
[06:40] ---
    All right, wait there
    while I clean this fawn.
[06:44] ---
    Not bad yourself!
[06:45] ---
    All thanks to my survival training
    when I joined the military.
[06:49] ---
    I actually like to do
    these sorts of things.
[06:52] ---
    Good thing I borrowed a knife and seasonings
    from a vacation house on the way.
[06:59] ---
    Can you start the fire?
[07:01] ---
    Try to use dry wood
    to avoid too much smoke.
[07:05] ---
    R-Right!
[07:06] ---
    Why are you letting him take charge?!
[07:08] ---
    Because...
[07:13] ---
    I heard about various companies
    in Europe and Africa
[07:16] ---
    being involved in unfortunate
    accidents or incidents.
[07:21] ---
    Along with the rumors
    that the NAC was behind it.
[07:25] ---
    Are you saying Captain Brad Watt
    was pulling the strings?
[07:30] ---
    I have no proof, but based on
    various circumstances, yes.
[07:36] ---
    He worked with German and obtained Ghost.
[07:40] ---
    Brenson Corp and TRYVECTA were attacked.
[07:44] ---
    If he attacked those children
    to monopolize the technology...
[07:50] ---
    I'll never forgive him.
[07:53] ---
    I see, that's why you were
    so angry back there.
[07:58] ---
    They say never judge a book by its cover,
    but his tactics are nefarious.
[08:07] ---
    And if that's the case,
    we can't afford to take our time.
[08:11] ---
    He's the one that let us go.
[08:13] ---
    Amou!
[08:15] ---
    Search the area and report
    the current status to the main unit!
[08:20] ---
    How'd you know?
[08:21] ---
    Cell towers can be used as radars
    if you know what to do.
[08:25] ---
    I infiltrated the base station and...
    Well, I'll spare you the details.
[08:30] ---
    We're still ahead of them,
    but they're closer to us than I thought.
[08:35] ---
    Let's hurry. It'll be a race against time
    to get to the rendezvous point.
[08:39] ---
    Right!
[08:44] ---
    These are units seized from the NAC
    and transported units from Eurasia.
[08:50] ---
    We also have combat vehicles
    and the necessary weaponries.
[08:53] ---
    This is great.
[08:57] ---
    He's hesitant about this whole
    "yesterday's enemy is today's friend" situation.
[09:04] ---
    I get it.
[09:08] ---
    Politics aren't my thing.
[09:10] ---
    It's a lot easier for me to be
    out there in the frontlines.
[09:13] ---
    I don't even want to be a pivotal member
    of the New Japan government.
[09:17] ---
    I want to be one of the foundation stones.
[09:20] ---
    I believe we can pave the way for
    the future if we can build on top of it.
[09:28] ---
    In the military, the success of a mission
    relies on building a consensus.
[09:34] ---
    People who know their strengths
    and weaknesses are strong.
[09:40] ---
    It seems we chose the right partner
    to found the NJCO.
[09:49] ---
    I'm honored.
[09:56] ---
    Captain Miller,
[09:57] ---
    four platoons of unmanned AMAIM
    reinforcements have arrived.
[10:02] ---
    What about the right of command?
[10:03] ---
    It's already been transferred to us,
    with the codes already entered.
[10:06] ---
    Good. Allocate the platoons
    from team three to six.
[10:11] ---
    If they're on the move,
    they'll leave tracks.
[10:14] ---
    We can calculate their location
    based on their speed and direction.
[10:18] ---
    Surround them.
    We're going to hunt them down.
[10:20] ---
    What should we do with
    Captain Watt's troops?
[10:23] ---
    He's just a reserve force.
    Ignore him for now.
[10:27] ---
    He's making his move.
[10:29] ---
    Eight platoons for a couple of escapees
    seems a bit of an overkill.
[10:35] ---
    What do you think Captain Miller will do?
[10:37] ---
    Well, if I were him,
    I'd flush the enemy out first.
[10:44] ---
    Fire!
[10:51] ---
    Th-They're firing at us!
[10:52] ---
    It's just to intimidate us! Keep moving,
    they're not actually trying to hit us!
[10:57] ---
    But things are slowly
    going to get worse...
[11:03] ---
    That's tear gas! Be careful!
[11:05] ---
    Okay!
[11:07] ---
    Go left!
[11:26] ---
    We've been led this way. Where's Gai?
[11:29] ---
    I'm not getting any connection anymore...
[11:32] ---
    We're in NAC territory.
    They know the area better than us.
[11:39] ---
    Run!
[11:43] ---
    Target acquired!
[11:44] ---
    This was too easy, but it is our mission.
    Let's capture them.
[12:04] ---
    Amou! Get down!
[12:10] ---
    Are you all right?
[12:11] ---
    Yes!
[12:15] ---
    I'm sorry for the wait,
    Lieutenant Colonel.
[12:18] ---
    You never fail me.
[12:22] ---
    Using the advance team's relay,
    Gai's successfully reconnected with Amou.
[12:29] ---
    However, they're now engaged with
    the North American military.
[12:34] ---
    They won't last long.
    You need to get there now.
[12:38] ---
    Roger that.
[12:39] ---
    We'll provide data analysis and strategic
    plans to support Masaki and his team.
[12:44] ---
    So will I. I may not be there,
    but I can help.
[12:47] ---
    I can at least do that much.
[12:49] ---
    Thanks.
[12:50] ---
    This is frustrating,
    not being there with them.
[12:53] ---
    You went into the battle
    by yourself last time.
[12:57] ---
    Jogan still needs work.
    And besides, we're too far away.
[13:02] ---
    Right now, we just have to wait.
[13:12] ---
    What's the plan? You basically jumped
    into the enemy encirclement.
[13:17] ---
    We'll break through from one point!
[13:19] ---
    Captain Kumai and his backup team
    will arrive from the route we came from!
[13:23] ---
    We need to join them!
[13:25] ---
    That's our only way.
[13:26] ---
    The enemy's firing!
    Your six o'clock, R23, L15!
[13:30] ---
    Got it!
[13:36] ---
    For such a small group,
    they're impressive.
[13:39] ---
    However, the encirclement
    is nearly complete.
[13:44] ---
    The enemy's advancing
    faster than expected!
[13:46] ---
    They must've changed their leg settings.
[13:48] ---
    Enemy approaching from R03!
[13:50] ---
    From our back, too!
[13:56] ---
    Also from the left flank and front!
[13:59] ---
    Dammit, they've completely
    got us surrounded!
[14:02] ---
    Looks like checkmate.
[14:09] ---
    This is the perfect scene for a true hero
    to swoop in to the rescue!
[14:15] ---
    How did it get up that high?!
[14:17] ---
    Anti-AMAIM guided missiles, ready.
    All enemy units are within range!
[14:21] ---
    Open the hatch!
[14:25] ---
    Fire!
[14:32] ---
    Missiles?! Intercept them!
[14:43] ---
    The main wing is longer.
[14:46] ---
    Is that a backup battery
    on its back, or...?
[14:50] ---
    Multiple guided missiles,
    opening the hatch now!
[14:54] ---
    Fire!
[15:25] ---
    Its blade is sharp.
[15:27] ---
    Equipment we've never seen before,
    and a different exterior...
[15:31] ---
    It's gone through an upgrade.
[15:33] ---
    This is a completely new naginata!
[15:37] ---
    Amou, we sent you the map data!
    Mr. Kumai and his team are there!
[15:41] ---
    We've brought Kenbu, too!
[15:43] ---
    Got it!
[15:44] ---
    But not my AMAIM?
[15:46] ---
    You're the Federation of Great Eurasia's
    military representative for the NJCO!
[15:51] ---
    Please behave accordingly!
[15:53] ---
    I know, I was just saying.
[15:57] ---
    Platoon three and four were taken down...!
[16:00] ---
    With the original AMAIM
    joining the battle,
[16:02] ---
    there's a hole in the encirclement.
[16:05] ---
    What's your next move, Captain Miller?
[16:09] ---
    Continue attacking!
[16:13] ---
    Amou, Kenbu's in the vehicle behind us!
[16:16] ---
    I'll also join the fight in an AMAIM!
[16:18] ---
    Understood!
[16:22] ---
    --Captain!
    --I know.
[16:27] ---
    I'll advance our troops.
[16:30] ---
    Backup troops from the south side...
    Be careful, my princess!
[16:34] ---
    Yup!
[16:35] ---
    Retreat the combat vehicle
    currently deployed!
[16:38] ---
    Transport Lieutenant Colonel
    to safety is top priority!
[16:43] ---
    Dahlia!
[16:45] ---
    An ambush?!
[16:57] ---
    First Lieutenant Lvov, get back!
[16:59] ---
    Lieutenant Masaki?!
[17:16] ---
    Losing a leg won't stop me!
[17:31] ---
    Masaki, get out of there now!
[17:34] ---
    Roger that, I'm on it--
[17:44] ---
    What?
[17:50] ---
    Masaki...
[17:53] ---
    One enemy unit down.
[17:55] ---
    The first pursuit group
    and the reinforcements
[17:57] ---
    are continuing their attacks.
[18:00] ---
    It's risky.
[18:02] ---
    How do you mean?
[18:03] ---
    Look. The vehicle with the fugitives
    is leaving the front lines.
[18:10] ---
    They're changing tactics.
[18:13] ---
    If he takes this change lightly...
[18:20] ---
    Amou...
[18:22] ---
    I know. I'm fine.
[18:27] ---
    I know...!
[18:40] ---
    My princess, can you continue?
[18:43] ---
    Yes...
[18:48] ---
    Yes, I can.
[19:01] ---
    Shion, Amou, don't get too far ahead!
[19:04] ---
    If we can push them back just a little,
    that's enough!
[19:06] ---
    --Yes, sir!
    --Roger that!
[19:08] ---
    The platoon on the left flank
    has been destroyed!
[19:10] ---
    Captain Miller. I advise you to
    stop all combat and retreat.
[19:15] ---
    We don't have enough forces
    to pursue them.
[19:19] ---
    Additionally, original AMAIMs are highly
    experienced in fighting large numbers.
[19:25] ---
    I've come to the same decision myself.
[19:27] ---
    All units, fall back. Initiate plan B3!
[19:31] ---
    Roger that.
[19:37] ---
    I'm not picking up any enemy units.
    Looks like they've retreated.
[19:45] ---
    You're safe now.
[19:49] ---
    Mr. Masaki's KIA?!
[19:52] ---
    There's no mistake...
[19:58] ---
    Dammit!
[20:02] ---
    I apologize.
[20:05] ---
    To save my second-in-command,
    your comrade--
[20:09] ---
    Nothing for you to be sorry for,
    Lieutenant Colonel.
[20:12] ---
    We're always prepared to die.
[20:16] ---
    And that's how wars go.
[20:21] ---
    I'm sorry...
[20:23] ---
    Kumai, how're Amou and Shion doing?
[20:27] ---
    They're keeping it together,
    but they do seem a little despondent...
[20:32] ---
    There may still be enemies around.
[20:34] ---
    Tell them to stay alert
    and come home safely.
[20:38] ---
    Understood.
[20:50] ---
    I know this is war, but...
[20:56] ---
    So you've failed.
[20:58] ---
    I'm sorry, sir.
[21:00] ---
    It's fine. What's important is that
    they reacted with hostile actions.
[21:05] ---
    Now we have a valid excuse
    to invade the Hokuriku region.
[21:10] ---
    Yes, we'll send an armada
    for our next mission.
[21:16] ---
    You and your troops will also be deployed.
[21:25] ---
    Now, I can take the completed Brady
    Phantom and fight to my heart's content.
[21:41] ---
    We can finally go to New Japan.
[21:43] ---
    Yeah.
[21:44] ---
    Okay, Gashin, get in!
[22:06] ---
    Amou...
[22:18] ---
    "Episode 22: Fugitives"
[23:50] ---
    "Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
[23:51] ---
    How're Amou and the others holding up?
[23:54] ---
    They're feeling down...
[23:55] ---
    I don't blame them.
    It's even impacting me.
[23:58] ---
    Even if war and death go hand in hand...
[24:01] ---
    The North American military
    is making their move.
[24:04] ---
    They're coming for us... I just know it!
[24:06] ---
    We know what we have to do.
[24:08] ---
    
[24:09] ---
    "Episode 23: Outbreak of War"
[24:10] ---
    "See you in the next episode!"
[24:10] ---
    


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