E7 - The Core Fighter's Escape

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    Mobile Suit Gundam
    Rage on! Rage on! Rage on! Gundam!
[00:22] ---
    You must run forth!
[00:29] ---
    If you are still burning
    with furious rage...
[00:35] ---
    You must fight the towering foe!
    Fight! Fight! Fight!
[00:42] ---
    Bring to bear the rage of justice, Gundam!
[00:49] ---
    Mobile Suit Gundam! Gundam!
[00:55] ---
    Rise once more! Rise once more!
    Rise once more! Gundam!
[01:02] ---
    You must seize the power!
[01:09] ---
    Fly toward the galaxy, Gundam!
[01:16] ---
    Mobile Suit Gundam! Gundam!
[01:33] ---
    A half-century has passed
    since humanity began moving...
[01:38] ---
    ...its burgeoning population into space.
[01:42] ---
    These gigantic space cities
    orbiting the Earth...
[01:44] ---
    ...became a second home to humanity...
[01:47] ---
    ...where people were born and raised...
[01:51] ---
    ...and where they died.
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    It is the year 0079 of the Universal Century.
[02:02] ---
    The space city Side 3 proclaimed
    itself the Principality of Zeon.
[02:06] ---
    It launched a war of independence
    against the Earth Federation.
[02:11] ---
    During this war, the Principality of
    Zeon and the Federation...
[02:14] ---
    ...caused the deaths of half the total population.
[02:19] ---
    Humanity was horrified by its own actions.
[02:29] ---
    The Core Fighter's Escape
[02:33] ---
    The Core Fighter's Escape
[02:55] ---
    Ms. Sayla, how are the patients?
[02:58] ---
    They're doing all right.
[02:59] ---
    Room 107, situation is stable.
[03:02] ---
    Roger.
[03:03] ---
    All right, ma'am, please be patient a little longer.
[03:06] ---
    Hello! Hello!
    How are you? How are you?!
[03:09] ---
    Hello!
[03:11] ---
    Hello! Hello! Hello...! Hello!
[03:14] ---
    Haro, don't cause a ruckus.
[03:17] ---
    Here you go, sir.
[03:19] ---
    Fraw Bow, everything's fine here.
[03:22] ---
    All right.
[03:23] ---
    Well, folks, if you need anything,
    please let me know anytime.
[03:27] ---
    See, this one valve here is shot, so...
[03:30] ---
    I see. That's why the output is down 8%.
[03:35] ---
    Can you calculate it with
    a 12% output loss, please?
[03:38] ---
    Roger!
[03:42] ---
    It's not going to work.
    We won't make it to orbit.
[03:46] ---
    We can connect it to that circuit, right?
[03:48] ---
    Sure.
[03:52] ---
    Will the catapult have enough strength?
[03:54] ---
    Yes. That should be fine.
[03:56] ---
    The central catapult was
    designed for the Gunperry.
[03:58] ---
    It'll handle a Core Fighter.
[04:00] ---
    Thank goodness.
[04:00] ---
    But sir...! Thank goodness.
[04:01] ---
    But sir...!
[04:02] ---
    We are soldiers.
[04:04] ---
    We have a duty to protect civilians.
[04:06] ---
    Well, that proves my point.
[04:08] ---
    If we let these hundred-plus
    refugees off the White Base,
[04:11] ---
    we can return to satellite orbit and...
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    This territory is controlled by Zeon.
[04:17] ---
    There are children and elderly...
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    Are we landing the refugees?
[04:21] ---
    No, Mr. Bright wants to keep us on the run.
[04:24] ---
    I didn't say that!
[04:26] ---
    Was I too harsh?
[04:27] ---
    But you know...
[04:29] ---
    What are you going to do about food?
    There're a hundred people who can't fight.
[04:33] ---
    Kai!
[04:34] ---
    It's just as the young man says. Right?
[04:37] ---
    We were forced to emigrate to space...
[04:40] ---
    ...and we've come back to the Earth
    we thought we'd never return to.
[04:44] ---
    We can't bear to die before
    we ever step on the Earth.
[04:48] ---
    Don't you all feel that way?
[04:52] ---
    So, I have an idea.
[04:55] ---
    Use the White Base's energy
    to launch the Core Fighter?
[04:59] ---
    That's right. With a ballistic trajectory,
    it'll definitely make it to the target.
[05:04] ---
    It seems quite possible.
[05:06] ---
    You already did the calculations, right?
[05:08] ---
    Yes.
[05:09] ---
    If we attach the main engine's steam
    valve to the central catapult, we can do it.
[05:14] ---
    But...
[05:17] ---
    Hayato, Fraw Bow...
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    The refugees in Corridor B are in an uproar.
[05:21] ---
    Come right away.
[05:24] ---
    Nothing will happen as long as
    we keep up this stand-off.
[05:28] ---
    Why not try Amuro's idea?
[05:30] ---
    There's the question of whether
    we can modify the catapult.
[05:33] ---
    Besides, even if we can do it,
    who can withstand the shock of the launch?
[05:37] ---
    I suggested it. If this plan fails,
    there will only be one casualty.
[05:41] ---
    Amuro...
[05:42] ---
    Well, well. That's some big talk, kid.
[05:44] ---
    I'm not saying it'll fail.
[05:47] ---
    Mr. Bright. Please approve
    the catapult modification.
[05:50] ---
    All right.
[05:52] ---
    Is this all right, Lt. Reed?
[05:54] ---
    Permission granted.
    It's vital that we contact General HQ.
[06:07] ---
    Is all the Gundam data loaded already?
[06:08] ---
    Yes, sir. All of the data
    that we were able to estimate.
[06:12] ---
    Amazing.
[06:13] ---
    Based on the data we could
    observe from the outside,
[06:16] ---
    its performance is far beyond
    that of our Zaku mobile suits.
[06:20] ---
    If only we knew more about
    its internal workings...
[06:23] ---
    Char. With that mobile suit as your foe,
[06:26] ---
    you did well to pursue it for two whole days.
[06:28] ---
    Garma. Believe me,
    it was tougher than you think.
[06:32] ---
    I know.
[06:33] ---
    We shouldn't waste any more time.
[06:36] ---
    Right.
[06:37] ---
    You're sure you can finish it in 15 minutes?
[06:39] ---
    Yes. All we have to do is attach the
    steam valve from the main engine.
[06:45] ---
    Get to it, Amuro.
    Eat something first. But make it light.
[06:49] ---
    Yes. I am.
[06:50] ---
    All right, listen...
[06:51] ---
    Yes. All right, listen...
[06:52] ---
    Yes.
    The first 30 seconds will be toughest.
[06:52] ---
    The first 30 seconds will be toughest.
[06:54] ---
    It's awful! The refugees have started a riot!
[06:57] ---
    A riot?
[06:58] ---
    Why would they...?!
[06:59] ---
    The old folks have taken Katz,
    Letz, and Kikka hostage...
[07:03] ---
    ...and demand that the White Base land!
[07:06] ---
    Don't eat anymore, or you'll be sick.
[07:08] ---
    Yes, sir.
[07:09] ---
    Next...
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    Furthermore, Fraw Bow felt sorry
    for Katz, Letz, and Kikka...
[07:14] ---
    ...and offered herself as a hostage as well.
[07:17] ---
    How many hours have you
    logged on a Core Fighter?
[07:20] ---
    Huh?
[07:22] ---
    18 hours in simulation...
[07:23] ---
    35 hours in training, and 2 hours in combat.
[07:26] ---
    Combat, with so little training?
    I guess that's just how it is these days.
[07:30] ---
    Just gather up your courage and do it.
[07:32] ---
    Yes, sir.
[07:33] ---
    Aren't you worried?
[07:34] ---
    About what?
[07:35] ---
    Your best friend Fraw Bow is a hostage.
[07:38] ---
    Show some concern.
[07:41] ---
    Hayato. Mr. Bright, Ms. Mirai,
    Ms. Sayla, and Mr. Ryu are here.
[07:46] ---
    I trust them to take care of
    the White Base's problems.
[07:50] ---
    I just have to do what I can.
[07:53] ---
    Amuro's right, you know.
[07:55] ---
    I'm off to the central hangar.
[07:57] ---
    Good luck.
[07:58] ---
    Hey! You better be ready for enemy
    fire when you leave the White Base.
[08:05] ---
    You...
[08:07] ---
    Just who the hell do you think you are?!
[08:09] ---
    No need to get so serious.
[08:11] ---
    I'm just warning you.
[08:14] ---
    Mr. Kai!
[08:15] ---
    That's right. I'm just a coward.
[08:17] ---
    Not somebody worth getting upset about.
[08:20] ---
    Is that so.
[08:22] ---
    You're an adult, aren't you, Mr. Kai?
[08:24] ---
    Then stop being so unpleasant to people!
[08:43] ---
    Captain, the Trojan Horse is on the move.
[08:45] ---
    I believe it's on an ascending course!
[08:47] ---
    Inform the base.
[08:48] ---
    Yes, sir!
[08:49] ---
    Captain Garma. We have information
    from a Luggun patrol craft.
[08:52] ---
    The Trojan Horse appears to be on the move.
[08:54] ---
    What?!
[08:55] ---
    Can you send me the data?
[08:56] ---
    Yes, sir. Sending now.
[08:58] ---
    Estimated data based on laser measurements.
[09:00] ---
    What do you think, Char?
[09:02] ---
    Are they trying for an orbital escape?
[09:05] ---
    Not fast enough for that.
[09:08] ---
    Or maybe...!
[09:10] ---
    Get Dren for me!
    Prepare the Komusai for launch!
[09:13] ---
    Char! What's this about?
[09:15] ---
    They're cut off from the Federation Forces,
    and trying to do something about it.
[09:20] ---
    Beginning countdown.
[09:22] ---
    All right, Amuro?
[09:23] ---
    10... 9...
[09:25] ---
    8... 7...
[09:27] ---
    6... 5... 4...
[09:30] ---
    3... 2... 1...
[09:33] ---
    0...!
[09:51] ---
    Core Fighter on ballistic trajectory.
[09:53] ---
    The Trojan Horse launched something!
[09:55] ---
    Is it on a ballistic trajectory?
[09:55] ---
    Yes, sir!
    Is it on a ballistic trajectory?
[09:56] ---
    Yes, sir!
[09:57] ---
    They're trying to shoot over us and
    make contact with Federation HQ.
[10:00] ---
    The radar's no use above the base
    because of the Minovsky particles.
[10:04] ---
    What should we do, Char?
[10:06] ---
    We pursue! Can we intercept it?!
[10:08] ---
    We can launch in a minute,
    and intercept in 2 minutes 50 seconds!
[10:11] ---
    All right!
[10:12] ---
    Char!
[10:14] ---
    He hasn't changed at all.
[10:16] ---
    All right. Contact the Gaw attack carrier.
[10:18] ---
    Tell them to cover Char!
[10:32] ---
    I gave a rough explanation
    of our situation. But...
[10:36] ---
    We don't want to hurt anybody here.
[10:39] ---
    We just want to hear the truth.
[10:41] ---
    Then you shouldn't need to take hostages.
[10:51] ---
    Everyone, holster your sidearms.
[10:52] ---
    What?
[10:53] ---
    Put them away!
[10:57] ---
    My dear grandson is supposed to be on Earth.
[11:01] ---
    I want to see my home town one
    more time, and the river nearby.
[11:06] ---
    I want to see the husband
    I was separated from.
[11:09] ---
    I never said we weren't going to land on Earth.
[11:13] ---
    How long until we can land?
[11:15] ---
    I want you to tell me exactly when it will be.
[11:20] ---
    I feel bad that you have to deal with this,
[11:22] ---
    but in order to talk directly to
    you as equals, in a war situation,
[11:26] ---
    it was necessary to take these children.
[11:30] ---
    We are doing the best we can.
[11:32] ---
    Bright, please come right away! Bright!
[11:39] ---
    What's wrong?
[11:40] ---
    Please come quickly! Quickly!
[11:43] ---
    Amuro, we should have radio contact now!
[11:46] ---
    Amuro! This is the White Base!
    Please respond!
[11:49] ---
    Please respond! Core Fighter? Amuro?
[11:52] ---
    Maybe he was shot down.
[11:53] ---
    Don't joke around!
[11:55] ---
    Enemy approaching!
[11:57] ---
    Enemy craft pursuing Core Fighter!
[11:59] ---
    Contact in 1 minute!
[12:00] ---
    I-Is it Char?!
[12:02] ---
    I-It can't be...!
[12:03] ---
    Amuro! Amuro! Please respond!
[12:06] ---
    Amuro! Answer me! Amuro!
[12:09] ---
    Amuro! This is the White Base!
    Please respond! Please!
[12:41] ---
    How much longer?
[12:42] ---
    We should see it in 30 seconds.
[12:44] ---
    Amuro!
[12:45] ---
    Has the enemy spotted him?
[12:46] ---
    There's no answer!
[12:48] ---
    Give Amuro some cover!
[12:50] ---
    Missiles checked! Ready anytime!
[12:52] ---
    Mirai, full speed ahead!
[12:55] ---
    He's going to have to lower
    the Core Fighter's course.
[12:58] ---
    Roger.
[12:59] ---
    Main engine, I need the maximum
    output at our current state.
[13:02] ---
    Can't we use the radar?!
[13:04] ---
    Only at 30% accuracy.
[13:06] ---
    The Minovsky particles are too dense
    considering we're on Earth.
[13:10] ---
    I can make it out. You want to try it, Bright?
[13:13] ---
    Fire! It'll be a diversion!
[13:15] ---
    All right! Launch!
[13:18] ---
    Missiles!
[13:21] ---
    The Trojan Horse is just firing at random.
[13:23] ---
    Move in on the enemy fighter!
    Those missiles won't hit us.
[13:27] ---
    Yes, sir.
[13:30] ---
    Amuro! Wake up! Amuro!
[13:34] ---
    Amuro! Amuro!
[13:37] ---
    Please respond! Amuro!
[13:40] ---
    Where...?
[13:41] ---
    Are you awake, Amuro?
[13:43] ---
    Ms. Sayla...
[13:45] ---
    There's an enemy interceptor nearby.
[13:53] ---
    Calm down! Calm down!
[13:57] ---
    Dren, these vulcan gun sights
    aren't properly aligned!
[14:00] ---
    Amuro, you mustn't get shot down!
    Listen... Watch the enemy carefully.
[14:06] ---
    Watch carefully.
[14:08] ---
    That's right...!
[14:11] ---
    That craft is merely an
    atmospheric re-entry capsule.
[14:14] ---
    It's not a fighter!
[14:28] ---
    You're finished, Char!
[14:33] ---
    That's a direct hit!
[14:34] ---
    Don't worry. The damage isn't fatal.
[14:37] ---
    Go into a dive!
[14:45] ---
    Can't the White Base give me better support?
[14:47] ---
    Why can't we launch those missiles?!
[14:50] ---
    The Dopps are positioned
    between us and the Core Fighter.
[14:52] ---
    If we fire missiles, there's the possibility
    that we could hit the Core Fighter!
[14:56] ---
    Friendly fire, huh?
[15:02] ---
    Mr. Bright! I don't have a chance
    against six fighters!
[15:06] ---
    Bring Amuro back to the White Base.
[15:08] ---
    All hands! Prepare for anti-air combat!
[15:10] ---
    Amuro, return to ship. Nice and steady.
[15:13] ---
    Hug the land contours as best you can.
[15:15] ---
    But...
[15:16] ---
    Bright and Lt. Reed are ordering it.
[15:20] ---
    He bit off more than he could chew.
[15:21] ---
    Why, you...!
[15:23] ---
    W-What's your problem? What did I do?!
[15:26] ---
    Take that attitude again and I'll throw you out!
    Even into space!
[15:31] ---
    I got it, Mr. Bright.
[15:33] ---
    The Core Fighter is returning!
[15:38] ---
    He seems to have given up.
[15:39] ---
    Dopp team, don't lose him!
    Dren, can we give chase?
[15:42] ---
    Yes, sir. We'll be fine for a while.
[15:44] ---
    All right, go!
    Yes, sir. We'll be fine for a while.
[15:44] ---
    All right, go!
[15:57] ---
    The Gaw attack carrier is ascending.
[16:00] ---
    Have them launch more Dopps.
[16:01] ---
    I want to end this in the air.
[16:03] ---
    Yes, sir.
[16:11] ---
    I got away! There's the White Base!
[16:16] ---
    The Core Fighter has entered firing range.
[16:19] ---
    Bring it in while setting up a defense net.
    Transfer to the Gundam ASAP!
[16:24] ---
    Amuro, do you read?
[16:25] ---
    Do you think you can fight
    an aerial battle in the Gundam?
[16:28] ---
    An aerial battle?!
[16:30] ---
    But the Gundam is
    a ground combat weapon!
[16:33] ---
    Don't worry. You can safely spend
    up to a minute in freefall.
[16:37] ---
    You can do it!
[16:38] ---
    You're asking too much!
[16:40] ---
    I don't have those kinds of skills!
[16:42] ---
    Don't you want to live through this, Amuro?
[16:45] ---
    Hurry back to the White Base.
[16:48] ---
    Oh, come on...
[16:52] ---
    Begin firing!
[17:06] ---
    Lower the Core Fighter landing hook!
[17:14] ---
    Landing alignment is OK. I'm coming in.
[17:38] ---
    Control conversion, complete!
[17:41] ---
    But Ms. Sayla... I don't know if...
[17:44] ---
    Amuro, no one's doing any of this
    with much confidence.
[17:48] ---
    But Amuro, you have real talent.
[17:50] ---
    Believe in yourself.
[17:52] ---
    The hatch will open now.
[18:05] ---
    A mobile suit!
    Enemy mobile suit has emerged!
[18:10] ---
    I'll fight in my Zaku!
    Move the Komusai above the enemy!
[18:13] ---
    Yes, sir!
[18:20] ---
    A Zaku is descending! It's Char!
[18:22] ---
    What?!
[18:23] ---
    Char!
[18:27] ---
    Here I go!
[18:30] ---
    I've got 1 minute 20 seconds
    before I hit the ground.
[18:33] ---
    Can I beat him before then?
[18:42] ---
    Damn you!
[18:48] ---
    Where's Char?!
[18:59] ---
    What they call freefall on Earth...
[19:02] ---
    ...isn't as "free" as the phrase suggests.
[19:07] ---
    The Gundam is in the way!
[19:09] ---
    H-Hey! What are you people doing...?
[19:11] ---
    N-Now, wait a minute...!
    This is the...!
[19:14] ---
    What's wrong?!
[19:16] ---
    You people are...!
[19:18] ---
    So, it seems like we can't land after all.
[19:20] ---
    Please get me on to the Earth.
    I'm begging you.
[19:23] ---
    I understand.
[19:24] ---
    Please return to your rooms,
    and don't worry.
[19:27] ---
    Please, quickly...
[19:31] ---
    Hey, what are you doing?!
[19:32] ---
    We will not move an inch.
[19:34] ---
    Not until we land on Earth.
[19:47] ---
    I used the beams too much!
[19:54] ---
    No, Amuro! You must retreat!
[19:56] ---
    The armor may not hold up
    if you're hit in the same spot!
[20:00] ---
    Y-You're kidding!
[20:02] ---
    We'll give you missile cover. Get out!
[20:05] ---
    Please, don't get hit!
[20:07] ---
    Roger!
[20:33] ---
    Damn Trojan Horse!
[20:34] ---
    Char, can you hear me?
[20:34] ---
    Char, can you hear me?
[20:35] ---
    Oh, Garma.
[20:36] ---
    The Federation mobile suit.
[20:39] ---
    We're going to have to...
    re-think our strategy to fight it.
[20:43] ---
    What do you mean?
[20:44] ---
    We can only guess
    based on our computer data.
[20:48] ---
    But the enemy mobile suit appears to be a
    modular type with a fighter at its core,
[20:52] ---
    changing type according to the situation.
[20:54] ---
    What?!
[20:56] ---
    You mean, what I've been seeing...
[20:59] ---
    ...is just one part
    of the mobile suit's capabilities?
[21:03] ---
    And yet...
[21:05] ---
    Well then...!
    How should we fight it, Garma?!
[21:09] ---
    Return to base. Let's figure it out.
[21:14] ---
    R-Roger.
[21:23] ---
    Don't mind them, Amuro.
[21:25] ---
    You did well, Amuro.
[21:27] ---
    Would you like some tea?
[21:28] ---
    Sure.
[21:30] ---
    I know you, well, all of you...
    have been fighting very hard.
[21:34] ---
    We understand how difficult it must be.
[21:37] ---
    We're not saying this just because
    we're old and difficult...
[21:41] ---
    We just want to walk on the Earth.
[21:43] ---
    I understand.
[21:44] ---
    Please let us get off the ship here.
[21:47] ---
    We're just a stone's throw away
    from Federation territory.
[21:50] ---
    Why can't you wait until then?
[21:52] ---
    Who's going to guarantee
    our safety until then?
[21:56] ---
    I want my son to live. Please save my son!
[21:58] ---
    Why can't you just find us a safe
    place and drop us off?
[22:02] ---
    Can't you people think of anything
    other than yourselves?!
[22:06] ---
    How could a child know how the old feel?
[22:08] ---
    Who would ever fight only for themselves?!
[22:12] ---
    We're fighting for all of you people!
[22:15] ---
    You people make me want to quit!
[22:17] ---
    Amuro!
[22:20] ---
    Your tea is ready.
[22:23] ---
    Please return Fraw Bow
    and the kids to the bridge.
[22:27] ---
    We're counting on you, young lady.
[22:38] ---
    Amuro!
[22:39] ---
    Hey!
[22:39] ---
    Were you injured?
[22:41] ---
    I'm fine.
[22:43] ---
    Can we fly over it?
[22:45] ---
    We'll have to use the mountains as a shield...
[22:47] ---
    ...and head for the sea.
[22:49] ---
    I suppose so.
[23:20] ---
    In order to drop off the refugees,
    a ceasefire is declared.
[23:24] ---
    However, plans are put into place
    for the next round of fighting.
[23:28] ---
    What will the mother and child
    witness on the Earth?
[23:33] ---
    Mobile Suit Gundam. Next episode...
[23:35] ---
    Winds of War.
SIGN    Next episode
SIGN    Winds of War
[23:38] ---
    Will you be able to survive?
[23:50] ---
    Amuro, do not look back.
[23:55] ---
    The star shining far off in space...
[24:00] ---
    Amuro, it's your homeland
    where you were born.
[24:10] ---
    Do you remember the days
    of your childhood?
[24:15] ---
    The morning when you woke up in warmth?
[24:19] ---
    Amuro, do not look back, Amuro...
[24:25] ---
    A man must hide his tears, hide his tears.
[24:29] ---
    Only look to tomorrow, to tomorrow... Forever...