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E9 - Mina's Sky

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[00:06] ---
    We're almost to Kiel.
[00:08] ---
    Thanks to Sanya and Eila,
    we got it back almost unhurt.
[00:12] ---
    Next stop, Berlin.
[00:14] ---
    General Patton and our main force
    are already at Kiel, right?
[00:18] ---
    Yes.
[00:19] ---
    Operation Southwind will start soon.
[00:21] ---
    We're taking back Berlin.
[00:23] ---
    The problem is the Neuroi nest in Berlin.
[00:26] ---
    I bet there's a huge core in
    the nest, don't you think?
[00:29] ---
    Either way, I want to defeat it ourselves.
[00:31] ---
    Yes. As Karlslandians,
    that's what we want.
[00:34] ---
    You two are fired up.
[00:36] ---
    Don't oversleep for the invasion!
[00:39] ---
    I woke up on time today!
[00:40] ---
    Because I woke you up four times!
[00:42] ---
    Nope! Five times! Five!
[00:45] ---
    That's even worse! We were late
    for the meeting with General Patton!
[00:49] ---
    Mina, say something...
[00:52] ---
    What's wrong, Mina?
[00:54] ---
    Sorry.
[00:56] ---
    It's nothing.
[00:57] ---
    Let's hurry.
[00:59] ---
    Roger!
[01:01] ---
    Mina?
[02:35] ---
    "Episode 9:
    Mina's Sky"
[02:39] ---
    "Port Kiel"
[02:42] ---
    Look at all those tanks!
[02:46] ---
    With an army this size,
    the Neuroi don't stand a chance.
[02:50] ---
    We should thank Liberion.
[02:52] ---
    If we'd had this size army five years ago...
[02:55] ---
    There's no point in looking back.
[02:57] ---
    Let's look forward.
[02:58] ---
    Yeah.
[03:07] ---
    Hey, good work getting Kiel back.
[03:10] ---
    Thank you.
[03:12] ---
    We'll handle the rest.
[03:14] ---
    We're about to begin the attack on Berlin.
[03:17] ---
    Begin it?
[03:18] ---
    Right now?
[03:20] ---
    Yup! It's a straight shot to Berlin!
[03:25] ---
    But there's a huge nest there...
[03:28] ---
    It's just a big bunch of clouds.
    I'll blow it away!
[03:32] ---
    Begin the advance!
[03:38] ---
    How can they take out
    a nest from the ground?
[03:41] ---
    Will that work?
[03:44] ---
    Sister!
[03:47] ---
    It's Ursula!
[03:48] ---
    Hey, there!
[03:51] ---
    It's been so long, sister.
[03:53] ---
    What are you doing here?
[03:55] ---
    The battle ahead won't be an easy one.
[03:59] ---
    Yes. So I've brought my latest creations.
[04:02] ---
    You brought more weird stuff?
[04:05] ---
    Not at all.
[04:09] ---
    It's in this box?
[04:11] ---
    Yes.
[04:13] ---
    The helmet gun.
[04:14] ---
    It's a helmet, with a gun on it.
[04:17] ---
    The midair sound amplifier.
[04:18] ---
    It makes a witch's already-amplified
    hearing even more powerful.
[04:22] ---
    The Panzerfaust 250.
[04:24] ---
    A surface-to-surface rocket launcher.
[04:26] ---
    They're all weird!
[04:27] ---
    No, the last one isn't bad.
[04:33] ---
    What?
[04:34] ---
    That's the direction of...
[04:36] ---
    General Patton!
[04:40] ---
    Welcome back!
[04:42] ---
    You're early.
[04:43] ---
    How did the meeting go?
[04:45] ---
    We've got bigger problems.
[04:48] ---
    Those Neuroi bastards!
[04:50] ---
    Where did they come from? That ain't fair!
[04:52] ---
    Calm down, General!
[04:54] ---
    I'm glad the general's safe, but...
[04:57] ---
    The Neuroi rammed them directly?
[05:00] ---
    We think so.
[05:01] ---
    They might've figured
    out what we're after.
[05:03] ---
    They're desperate, too.
[05:05] ---
    If they attack that way again,
    won't that be bad?
[05:09] ---
    Emergency communication from our scouts!
[05:11] ---
    A high-speed Neuroi is
    heading to Kiel from Berlin!
[05:15] ---
    Don't tell me...
[05:16] ---
    Is it the same one?
[05:17] ---
    Either way, we're launching!
[05:18] ---
    Roger!
[05:19] ---
    Hold up on that launch!
[05:22] ---
    Miyafuji?
[05:23] ---
    The Neuroi struck already.
[05:25] ---
    --What?
    --That fast?
[05:28] ---
    About the attack of that high-speed
    Neuroi the other day...
[05:31] ---
    We'll start by explaining the situation.
[05:36] ---
    This is Wolf, the nest over Berlin.
[05:40] ---
    And next...
[05:42] ---
    This is the top of the cloud,
    as seen by the ultra-long-range scopes
[05:46] ---
    of the recon team.
[05:47] ---
    It's turned red.
[05:49] ---
    And this is a zoomed-in picture.
[05:51] ---
    You can see the object here.
[05:53] ---
    What's that?
[05:55] ---
    A rocket?
[05:56] ---
    So that attack came
    directly from the nest?
[06:00] ---
    Yes.
[06:01] ---
    This rocket-type Neuroi landed 4
    kilometers to the southeast of Kiel.
[06:07] ---
    The 2nd Neuroi attack is closer
    to Kiel than the first.
[06:11] ---
    It threatens to destroy the port
    and delay the assault on Berlin.
[06:15] ---
    According to the recon team,
    120 seconds after the cloud turns red,
[06:19] ---
    the rocket-type Neuroi is launched.
[06:21] ---
    It occurs once a day.
[06:23] ---
    The top of the nest.
[06:25] ---
    That'll be hard to attack directly.
[06:27] ---
    Get too close and you'll
    get swarmed by Neuroi.
[06:30] ---
    Then what do we do?
[06:32] ---
    After it's launched
    it heads upwards, right?
[06:36] ---
    Yes, it launches upwards and then uses
    its potential energy to accelerate.
[06:40] ---
    When it hits it's going faster
    than the speed of sound.
[06:42] ---
    Our units can't match its speed.
[06:46] ---
    Then how do we beat it?
[06:48] ---
    We've got one chance, right before
    it switches from climb to dive.
[06:51] ---
    In other words, here.
[06:54] ---
    But that means we need to get there
    before the Neuroi, or at the same time.
[07:00] ---
    Can we use rocket boosters,
    like Sanya and I did?
[07:05] ---
    We can't use them at a once-a-day pace.
[07:08] ---
    True.
[07:09] ---
    I could barely move the next day.
[07:12] ---
    A jet...
[07:14] ---
    It'll take too much time to accelerate.
[07:15] ---
    By the time we hit top speed,
    it'll have hit its target.
[07:19] ---
    So we need a unit fast enough, and
    with enough acceleration, to match it?
[07:25] ---
    Is there one?
[07:26] ---
    My P51-H can't do it.
[07:29] ---
    There is.
[07:30] ---
    Ursula?
[07:31] ---
    What do you mean, Ursula?
[07:34] ---
    The ME-163 Komet.
[07:37] ---
    This is the Komet?
[07:39] ---
    It has a strange shape.
[07:42] ---
    It has a special engine that uses a fuel mix
    of magic power and high-density ether.
[07:48] ---
    This one looks actually sane.
[07:50] ---
    Its acceleration and top speed are...
[07:54] ---
    I got wet!
[07:57] ---
    Huh?
[07:59] ---
    --Shirley! My outfit!
    --There, there... it melted, huh?
[08:03] ---
    This fuel can easily melt clothing.
[08:06] ---
    Be careful.
[08:07] ---
    Really? That's dangerous.
[08:09] ---
    It wasn't sane after all.
[08:12] ---
    Who would use something so dangerous?
[08:15] ---
    Speed is best when it's
    coupled with danger.
[08:18] ---
    It's my job!
[08:20] ---
    You just want to go fast.
[08:23] ---
    Let Hartmann do it. She's her twin.
[08:27] ---
    I'll use it.
[08:32] ---
    Let's begin the test flight.
[08:34] ---
    Your target is this pencil rocket.
[08:37] ---
    You'll train until you can
    pursue and destroy it.
[08:41] ---
    Roger!
[08:45] ---
    Here we go.
[08:57] ---
    The acceleration is incredible...
[08:59] ---
    I can barely stay level...
[09:01] ---
    There're lots of clouds, huh?
[09:03] ---
    With her spatial awareness
    ability, she'll be fine.
[09:10] ---
    Grid H5546 to T8447.
[09:14] ---
    Over there!
[09:25] ---
    Wow!
[09:26] ---
    That's Mina for you.
[09:41] ---
    Are you okay, Mina?
[09:43] ---
    She can barely stand!
[09:45] ---
    Ursula, this thing is no good after all!
[09:47] ---
    It's like a jet, and it
    chews up magic power, right?
[09:50] ---
    No, the fuel mix means that it
    shouldn't take more magic power
[09:54] ---
    than a regular Striker Unit.
[09:56] ---
    She's right.
[09:58] ---
    I just lost my balance a little.
[09:59] ---
    Really?
[10:01] ---
    You saw that, right?
[10:02] ---
    I can use this better than anyone.
[10:23] ---
    I made the meal today!
[10:26] ---
    Miyafuji's onigiri and miso soup!
[10:29] ---
    It's been so long!
[10:31] ---
    She's eating already!
[10:33] ---
    It's so good!
[10:35] ---
    The grilled salmon is great.
[10:37] ---
    Where's Mina?
[10:39] ---
    She's not here yet?
[10:40] ---
    She'll eat later, she says.
[10:55] ---
    Mina.
[10:57] ---
    We need to talk.
[10:58] ---
    There's not enough room in here for two.
[11:00] ---
    It's about the Komet.
[11:02] ---
    I told you yesterday.
    You're worrying too much.
[11:05] ---
    Don't tell me you've started
    to lose your magic power already.
[11:12] ---
    I knew it.
[11:13] ---
    I'm fine. I can still fly.
[11:16] ---
    Mina, let me take over.
[11:18] ---
    A commander can't put herself in danger.
[11:20] ---
    You need to keep the Komet under control
    while tracking a high-speed Neuroi.
[11:25] ---
    Can anybody do that?
[11:26] ---
    Me, or anybody else!
[11:29] ---
    With enough training--
[11:30] ---
    There's no time for that!
[11:32] ---
    If that Neuroi hits Kiel, the attack
    on Berlin will be delayed again.
[11:38] ---
    I have to do it!
[11:40] ---
    This is our only shot!
[11:46] ---
    The rocket-type Neuroi just struck
    three kilometers southeast of Kiel.
[11:50] ---
    Damage is unknown.
[11:52] ---
    A third attack?
[12:13] ---
    That third attack a short
    while ago landed here.
[12:15] ---
    The enemy is getting closer
    to Kiel. There's no time.
[12:20] ---
    The Komet can't remain
    in the air for long,
[12:23] ---
    so it can't stay up and
    wait for the rocket.
[12:27] ---
    So we wait for the nest
    to turn red and launch?
[12:30] ---
    We won't make it to the
    interception point in time then.
[12:33] ---
    So we need to get close to the nest.
[12:38] ---
    I believe our best bet is to use this
    section of the Autobahn as our launch point.
[12:41] ---
    Launching so close to the nest?
[12:43] ---
    If we get too close, won't they notice us?
[12:46] ---
    We'll go by land.
[12:48] ---
    Move only at night.
[12:50] ---
    And we'll keep our numbers to a
    minimum so the enemy doesn't find us.
[12:53] ---
    You have to be one of the people
    going, right? Who else?
[12:56] ---
    --I'll go.
    --Me, too!
[12:58] ---
    Your magic power hasn't recovered
    from your last sortie.
[13:02] ---
    You need a driver for the truck, right?
[13:05] ---
    I'll do it.
[13:06] ---
    Then it's settled.
[13:07] ---
    We also need a mechanic
    for the Komet, so Ursula.
[13:09] ---
    Roger.
[13:11] ---
    We leave tonight.
[13:23] ---
    Let's go.
[13:24] ---
    Okay.
[13:27] ---
    Good luck!
[13:36] ---
    Neuroi recon units.
[13:38] ---
    Going by land was the right choice, huh?
[13:42] ---
    Mina!
[13:47] ---
    They're gone.
[13:48] ---
    What is it?
[13:49] ---
    A fourth hit from the rocket-type Neuroi!
[13:52] ---
    One kilometer southeast of Kiel!
[13:54] ---
    The next one will hit the city, then.
[13:57] ---
    We need to hurry to the launch point.
[13:59] ---
    Stay put. If we move now they'll find us.
[14:02] ---
    I never thought you'd be the
    one telling me to calm down.
[14:05] ---
    Sometimes I have to.
[14:11] ---
    Rye bread's so tough.
[14:13] ---
    Sister, please put up with it.
[14:15] ---
    When we freed Antwerpen, I thought
    we'd be at Berlin almost immediately.
[14:20] ---
    But it's not that easy, huh?
[14:21] ---
    We're almost there.
[14:23] ---
    Yup, yup!
[14:24] ---
    Everybody's doing their best.
[14:26] ---
    Yes.
[14:28] ---
    I can't thank the members
    of the 501st enough.
[14:32] ---
    Yeah.
[14:34] ---
    This coffee's awful.
[14:36] ---
    It's not real coffee.
[14:38] ---
    It's made from dandelion root.
[14:40] ---
    Dandelions?
    Don't you have the real stuff?
[14:42] ---
    I do. In my room.
[14:46] ---
    I want it now!
[14:48] ---
    Well, just wait.
[14:49] ---
    I'll make some when we get back to base.
[14:51] ---
    Don't make weird promises.
[14:53] ---
    It's bad luck.
[14:54] ---
    Don't worry.
[14:55] ---
    We'll make it back safe.
[14:57] ---
    And when we take back
    Berlin, let's go to a café.
[15:01] ---
    Will there be cake?
[15:02] ---
    Of course!
[15:03] ---
    Hooray!
[15:29] ---
    We've gotten close to the nest.
[15:40] ---
    We're here.
    This is the launch point.
[15:46] ---
    Wolf...
[15:47] ---
    The enemy isn't in attack position yet.
[15:51] ---
    Okay, so far things have
    gone according to plan.
[15:53] ---
    Let's hurry and get it set up.
[16:01] ---
    How much longer?
[16:02] ---
    Fuel charging's almost done.
[16:05] ---
    The observation team estimates we have
    an hour until the next Neuroi launch.
[16:09] ---
    We'll make it.
[16:10] ---
    What? You're sure?
[16:12] ---
    What's wrong?
[16:13] ---
    The top changed color!
[16:14] ---
    It's about to attack!
[16:18] ---
    That's right! It changed color!
[16:20] ---
    They moved up to the launch?
[16:22] ---
    The Neuroi saw us?
[16:25] ---
    Is the fuel loaded?
[16:26] ---
    Not yet.
[16:27] ---
    One minute and a half.
[16:28] ---
    That's barely enough time.
[16:29] ---
    We've got problems!
[16:31] ---
    A Neuroi is coming!
[16:33] ---
    The really tough one we fought at Hamburg!
[16:44] ---
    Now of all times!
[16:46] ---
    Ursula!
[16:47] ---
    One minute!
[16:48] ---
    We'll intercept it!
[16:50] ---
    Hartmann, let's go!
[16:51] ---
    Roger!
[16:53] ---
    Guys!
[16:54] ---
    We won't let you stop Mina!
[17:03] ---
    He really is strong!
[17:05] ---
    Hartmann!
[17:09] ---
    It got past us!
[17:10] ---
    Thirty seconds!
[17:13] ---
    No!
[17:17] ---
    Ursula!
[17:19] ---
    The Komet...
[17:20] ---
    Don't worry.
[17:22] ---
    It's safe, thanks to you.
[17:26] ---
    You'll pay for hurting Ursula!
[17:32] ---
    Damn! It's fast!
[17:34] ---
    Oh, no...
[17:42] ---
    Fuel charge complete.
[17:44] ---
    You're ready to go!
[17:50] ---
    It launched!
[17:54] ---
    Launching!
[18:05] ---
    H8542. T6613.
[18:10] ---
    Gotcha!
[18:15] ---
    Down you go!
[18:27] ---
    How about this?!
[18:41] ---
    Mina!
[18:42] ---
    We did it!
[18:48] ---
    Mission success.
[18:49] ---
    Heading back.
[18:50] ---
    Mina, how's your fuel?
[18:52] ---
    Fine. I've got enough to get back.
[18:55] ---
    I'm tired.
[18:57] ---
    Trude, chocolate.
[18:58] ---
    After we get to base.
[19:15] ---
    What on Earth is that?
[19:17] ---
    What is it, Mina?
[19:18] ---
    Multiple rocket-type Neuroi have
    appeared from within the nest.
[19:22] ---
    What?
[19:23] ---
    If those all launch at once,
    there'll be nothing left of Kiel!
[19:26] ---
    I need to destroy them!
[19:27] ---
    Get out of there!
[19:28] ---
    You have no fuel left!
[19:29] ---
    If you run out of fuel,
    you'll fall straight into the nest.
[19:32] ---
    Are you listening?
[19:35] ---
    Trude. Erica.
[19:37] ---
    Take care of the rest.
[19:39] ---
    Stop! Mina!
[20:01] ---
    Just a little more...
[20:03] ---
    Hang in there just a little more!
[20:25] ---
    I did it...
[20:35] ---
    I'm sorry.
[20:37] ---
    I know I promised to come back...
[20:53] ---
    Mina!
[20:55] ---
    Trude! Erica!
[20:57] ---
    You idiot! You promised to come back!
[21:01] ---
    You promised to go to that
    café with us in Berlin!
[21:04] ---
    So what do you mean it's up to us now?
[21:08] ---
    I'm not taking an order like that!
[21:11] ---
    Trude...
[21:12] ---
    Yeah. You're the one at fault today.
[21:15] ---
    Erica...
[21:18] ---
    You're right.
[21:19] ---
    I'm sorry.
[21:20] ---
    You'd better be sorry!
[21:23] ---
    I'm hungry!
[21:25] ---
    Let's head home!
[21:30] ---
    Welcome back!
[21:36] ---
    What?
[21:39] ---
    Wait!
[21:40] ---
    Why are my clothes...?
[21:43] ---
    Is there anything to wear?
[21:45] ---
    I didn't bring a change of clothes!
[21:47] ---
    Ursula!
[21:49] ---
    Let's just head home!
[21:51] ---
    "To Be Continued"
[21:52] ---
    So beautiful...
[23:25] ---
    Operation Southwind is about to begin.
[23:28] ---
    Miyafuji, Hattori, are you ready?
[23:30] ---
    Yes!
[23:31] ---
    I get to fight with Miyafuji...
[23:32] ---
    I'll do my best!
[23:34] ---
    Next time on Strike Witches,
    "Shizuka, Come In!"
[23:38] ---
    "Episode 10:
    Shizuka, Come In!"
[23:39] ---
    I'm counting on both of you.
[23:41] ---
    
[23:43] ---