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M1 - The Saga of Tanya the Evil - The Movie
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SIGN    One Day in Unified Year 1966
SIGN    A Suburb in the Allied Kingdom
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    In those days, the Empire was
    an unstoppable superpower.
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    First the Entente Alliance fell, then Dakia,
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    and then it even defeated the Republic.
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    And while they let some survivors
    escape to the south,
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    they'd managed to establish dominance
    over the entire continent.
SIGN    WTN Special Correspondent
    Andrew
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    Those were the Empire's best days,
    when its territory was at its largest.
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    And yet...
SIGN    Former Imperial Military Development Chief Engineer
    Adelheid von Schugel
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    The goddess of fate
    did not smile on the Empire.
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    How cruel she can be.
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    Why was the Empire forced to fight
    a protracted battle against the entire world?
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    Where did they go wrong?
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    I wish I could answer your question,
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    but I'm just another lost sheep myself.
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    I see.
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    However,
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    if I were to turn my thoughts
    towards the will of God...
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    Perhaps what drove the entire
    world to war against the Empire
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    was their terrible fear of it.
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    Terrible fear?
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    Yes...
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    In the end, it was all about feelings!
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    Some felt terror!
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    Some felt hatred!
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    Some trusted it!
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    Some were obsessed with it!
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    The feelings in the hearts of all mankind
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    were what drove them to
    follow the path of destruction!
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    Just as all who live by the sword
    must die by it as well.
SIGN    Southern Continent, Unified Year 1926
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    This is 03. No enemies sighted.
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    This is 04. No contact!
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    There are no enemies anywhere to be found!
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    Shit! We fell for a trap!
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    Major, what happened?
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    The report that
    they'd split their forces was false.
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    The enemy has concentrated themselves!
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    They prepared a trap of sweet honey
    for us, and we let it lure us out!
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    If they're not here with us,
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    the enemy must be concentrated
    in front of our main force.
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    As planned,
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    we were able to lure the enemy out of
    their holes with false information.
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    Now all that remains is to wipe them out.
SIGN    Free Republic Military
    Lt. Colonel Severin Bientot
SIGN    Free Republic Military
    General Pierre Michelaud du Lugo
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    We've won!
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    It's no good! I can't get a hold of HQ!
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    Your orders, Major?
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    Everyone, form up! We turn around
    and go as fast as we can!
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    We have the option of
    taking out their mages.
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    Forget the small targets!
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    We're going to blow the shit
    out of the bastard's HQ!
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    We're breaking through their center?
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    Major, are you serious?
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    Think about our numerical inferiority!
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    If we just go support the main force,
    we'll only delay the inevitable!
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    Which means...
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    We flip the chess board!
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    And change the rules of the game!
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    Right!
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    A warning?
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    It says an enemy mage unit
    is approaching rapidly...
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    What? From where?
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    Advance!
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    Show them no fear!
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    These failures abandoned their homeland!
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    Slaughter them to the last man!
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    They're about to break through
    the 12th Mage Battalion!
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    D-Don't tell me...
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    Their goal is... us?
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    I can't believe I have to
    do this every damn time.
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    Being X, you piece of shit!
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    But right now, my priority is survival.
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    And since I need to do what I need to do...
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    Holy apostles, do not forget
    the power of your God.
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    Gather beneath his light and
    submit to the fate he has given you.
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    All traitors to our God must burn.
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    Target: Enemy HQ!
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    Fire!
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    Evacuate! Evacuate!
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    Hurry!
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    Damn it! So it's the Rhine all over again?
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    I'm sorry, sir!
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    Did you see that?
SIGN    Imperial Army 203rd Aerial Mage Battalion
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    Talk about a castle built on sand.
SIGN    Battalion Commander
    Major Tanya von Degurechaff
SIGN    3rd Company Commander
    First Lieutenant Wilibald Koenig
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    That was easier than expected.
SIGN    4th Company Commander
    First Lieutenant Rhiner Neumann
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    They're too slow!
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    I'm ashamed I was unable to
    properly escort the major.
SIGN    Vice Commander and 2nd Company Commander
    Captain Matheus Johann Weiss
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    For all their talk of class,
    those escargots were pretty crude.
SIGN    2nd Company
    First Lieutenant Warren Grantz
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    Escargot's so yummy, though!
SIGN    1st Company, Adjutant
    First Lieutenant Viktoriya Ivanovna Serebryakov
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    Men, I know how you feel, but knock it off.
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    This is, in theory, a battlefield.
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    Of course! My apologies, ma'am!
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    But we were ordered to return
    to the Fatherland, weren't we?
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    Let's let our allies handle the rest of this,
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    and get the hell out of this sandy shithole!
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    Let's take some drink and presents
    from the Southern Continent,
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    and enjoy our first vacation in ages!
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    We can wash the sand off our bodies,
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    and finally get a good night's rest...
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    H-How?
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    How did this happen?!
SIGN    Hours Before
SIGN    Imperial Capital Berun
SIGN    Imperial Military Airbase
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    We're home!
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    We were so far from home!
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    Okay, let's drink until we drop dead!
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    Let's go to Zolka Cafeteria.
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    Great idea! Or maybe head outside town?
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    You're home?
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    Tanya von Degurechaff, with the
    203rd Aerial Mage Battalion,
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    reporting directly to Imperial
    Strategic Headquarters, has returned.
SIGN    Imperial Military Strategic Headquarters Strategy and Operations Bureau
    Lt. Colonel Erich von Rerugen
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    Well done.
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    You accomplished great things down south.
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    I was extremely impressed
    when I read the reports.
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    You honor me too highly.
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    I'm sure there were many unique
    difficulties you faced in the desert.
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    By the way,
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    how is your unit?
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    Casualties were minimal.
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    We returned home with no serious losses.
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    How is morale? You've been involved
    in a long series of battles.
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    Morale is high. The men are in great spirits.
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    You really are our ace battalion.
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    Let's talk about your next mission, then.
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    About your transport...
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    Oh, you know Major Uger,
    with our railroads division.
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    And this is Captain Rudolph,
    with Strategic Recon.
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    R-Recon?
SIGN    Early Morning, March 15th, Unified Year 1926
SIGN    Airspace Above the Empire's Eastern Border
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    How could I have been so stupid?
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    I should've just said the unit had
    suffered heavy losses, even if it was a lie!
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    Attention!
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    Men, early this morning,
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    the Eastern Theater Forces'
    437th Tactical Special Recon Platoon
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    sent out an emergency report.
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    Federation units were seen
    actively moving along Warning Line 1.
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    Thus, due to an accidental error
    during training exercises,
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    our forces will be crossing into Federation
    territory to conduct reconnaissance.
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    We will observe their forces' activities,
    and if necessary, issue a warning.
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    We are not, however, to open hostilities.
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    If we are forced to fight,
    we are to withdraw immediately.
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    Of course, until war is declared,
    this is a violation of the neutrality treaty.
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    You are to be extremely careful.
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    That's all from me.
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    Major, may I ask a question?
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    Of course, Lieutenant Serebryakov.
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    If combat proves to be inevitable,
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    are we permitted to use force
    to defend ourselves?
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    They're Commies. Blow the shit out of them...
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    Or so I'd like to say,
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    but we need the Federation
    to fire the first shot.
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    Until that happens, you are not permitted
    to fire under any circumstances.
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    That... puts us in a pretty bad position.
[10:28] ---
    I agree with Lieutenant Grantz...
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    The plane is taking us to
    the mission area at top speed.
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    Nobody here's dumb enough to pass up an
    adventure in the kingdom of secrets, right?
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    My battalion's gone through hell itself,
    so I believe you're all better than that.
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    Okay, let's do this,
    just like we do every time!
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    First the desert, then the snow, huh?
[10:52] ---
    Fine with me!
[10:58] ---
    I expect you to handle this mission
    like you do every other!
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    Do your utmost for the Fatherland
    and the Imperial family!
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    Glory to the Empire!
[11:08] ---
    Glory to the Empire!
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    Armored trains...
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    AA guns...
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    Heavy machine guns...
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    And tanks.
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    And those stacks are...
    live ammo and vehicle fuel?
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    Over here, Major.
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    Look at that.
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    Okay! Be careful with this stuff!
[12:20] ---
    Look at the size of that thing.
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    They brought a railway gun?
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    That's practically a declaration
    of war right there.
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    Captain Weiss!
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    Remind all the troops on standby
    that we are not to open fire first.
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    Roger.
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    Sooner or later, we're not going to be
    able to avoid the worst-case scenario.
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    Do everything you can to remain hidden.
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    Check your mid-range radios again.
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    But maintain radio silence
    until the absolute last minute.
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    Don't screw up and hit
    the keys on accident.
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    As soon as we confirm them firing 
    on Imperial territory, report.
[12:54] ---
    M-Major...
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    The barrel is moving.
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    If they open fire...
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    Th-They fired.
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    The Federation is attacking on all fronts!
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    This is a declaration of war!
[13:17] ---
    The Federation has declared war
    on the Empire.
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    What does HQ say?
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    All units, regardless of designation,
    are to begin combat immediately.
[13:26] ---
    Switch to the battle response plan.
[13:28] ---
    Release magical sealing.
[13:30] ---
    All troops,
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    prepare for the assault!
[13:38] ---
    Any mages sighted in their troops?
[13:39] ---
    Not at the moment.
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    Very good.
[13:42] ---
    We can assume the Federation is already in
    combat with our eastern theater forces.
[13:46] ---
    We will attack the enemy's infantry
    as well as their rear lines.
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    Be watchful for enemy reinforcements.
[13:52] ---
    All troops have formed up!
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    Men, don't let these Communists spread
    their filthy plague another inch!
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    Take up your guns and fight!
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    Grab 'em by the family jewels!
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    Right!
[14:03] ---
    Begin the mission!
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    An enemy attack?
[14:14] ---
    That's impossible!
[14:15] ---
    We're not at the front lines!
[14:17] ---
    Armor piercing explosive spell ready... fire!
[14:25] ---
    The railway gun! Protect the railway gun!
[14:39] ---
    Hurry! Hurry!
[14:40] ---
    Load it up to capacity!
[14:42] ---
    Aim for the shells before they're loaded!
[14:44] ---
    Roger!
[15:09] ---
    Doesn't look like there's much for us to do.
[15:13] ---
    Big. Fragile. Highly flammable.
[15:16] ---
    It's the ideal target!
[15:19] ---
    Yeah.
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    Honestly, I hate war.
[15:29] ---
    I think humans killing each other
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    is the worst part of human history.
[15:35] ---
    It's nothing but a waste of
    materials and human resources.
[15:39] ---
    But we're fighting Commies.
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    Totalitarians who infringe upon
    the freedom of the individual.
[15:45] ---
    There's no getting along with Commies.
[15:48] ---
    If I want a nice, safe life in the rear,
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    I need to take up my gun.
[15:55] ---
    The 2nd Company has completed destroying
    the enemy railway gun.
[15:59] ---
    Well done.
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    Still, it's weird that
    we haven't seen any mages yet.
[16:09] ---
    Major...
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    We've been ordered to reinforce
    the eastern forces.
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    They've given us full discretion on how.
[16:15] ---
    What's the situation on the front lines?
[16:17] ---
    Fighting a delaying action, I believe.
[16:19] ---
    Waiting for forces from the continent.
[16:21] ---
    They're holding on strong,
[16:23] ---
    but they don't have the forces
    to hold them back, huh?
[16:26] ---
    How shall we help?
[16:30] ---
    If we want to return to the border,
[16:33] ---
    we need to break through
    the enemy's rear lines.
[16:35] ---
    Let's take the easy way this time.
[16:38] ---
    We take the long way back, huh?
[16:39] ---
    So we head for...
[16:40] ---
    We burn their capital!
[16:42] ---
    Call it a strategic diversion.
[16:45] ---
    Their capital?
[16:46] ---
    We're not in Dakia anymore!
[16:50] ---
    You're a funny guy, Captain.
[16:52] ---
    Everybody knows the Commies
    have shit for AA defense.
[16:56] ---
    I guarantee that you could land
    a Cessna in Red Square.
[17:00] ---
    A Cessna?
[17:00] ---
    Red Square?
[17:02] ---
    Uh, forget that.
[17:02] ---
    But even an average teenager
    could break through their AA defenses.
[17:08] ---
    Then you're serious?
[17:10] ---
    Of course.
[17:11] ---
    It's a diversion. That's why
    we really target their capital.
[17:15] ---
    Run it through HQ first.
[17:17] ---
    See if there are no
    political considerations.
[17:20] ---
    Roger.
[17:23] ---
    I get to survive, I get to keep myself safe,
[17:25] ---
    and I get to fuck with the Commies.
[17:27] ---
    Three birds with one stone!
    What an awesome plan!
[17:31] ---
    It's great.
[17:32] ---
    I love it.
[17:36] ---
    I can't wait for HQ to give permission.
SIGN    Same Day, Imperial Strategic HQ
[17:41] ---
    So the Federation's joining the war?
[17:43] ---
    What's going on?
[17:44] ---
    Send out more recon planes from command!
[17:46] ---
    Send all our forces from the center
    to the eastern front!
[17:48] ---
    Is the retreat still orderly? Do we
    know what's going on at the rear?
[17:51] ---
    Are we mobilizing our strategic reserves?
[17:52] ---
    Are the trains on time?
[17:53] ---
    Men,
[17:54] ---
    Major Tanya von Degurechaff from the 203rd
     Aerial Mage Battalion has suggested a plan,
[18:00] ---
    which I would like to discuss.
SIGN    Vice Director of Strategy and Operations
    Brigadier General Hans von Zettour
SIGN    Deputy of Strategy and Operations
    Brigadier General
     Kurt von Rudersdorf
[18:06] ---
    What's your opinion,
    Lieutenant Colonel Rerugen?
[18:12] ---
    A strike on their capital.
[18:14] ---
    It's the perfect diversion.
[18:17] ---
    I think it's worth letting her try.
[18:19] ---
    What? Are you serious?
[18:21] ---
    You're kidding!
[18:22] ---
    That's ridiculous!
[18:25] ---
    In a sense, we succeed even
    by making the attempt.
[18:29] ---
    If the Federation is forced to divert forces
    to the rear to protect their capital,
[18:33] ---
    that limits the forces they can
    bring to bear on our lines.
[18:37] ---
    Easier said than done.
[18:38] ---
    Who knows if she'll even get the chance?
[18:40] ---
    It's the sort of insane adventurism
    front line officers are prone to...
[18:42] ---
    It's impossible.
[18:43] ---
    Not even worth discussing.
[18:45] ---
    Think about it.
[18:47] ---
    It's Degurechaff we're talking about here.
[18:50] ---
    Degurechaff?
[18:52] ---
    The one with the Silver Wings?
[18:54] ---
    She's a talented warfighter.
[18:57] ---
    And as a hunting dog,
    she's a combat officer of the highest class.
[19:01] ---
    Her attack on the Dakian capital...
[19:03] ---
    Her decapitation strike at the Rhine...
[19:06] ---
    She also destroyed the enemy HQ in the south.
[19:09] ---
    This is coming from a woman with experience.
[19:12] ---
    She must believe she will succeed,
[19:14] ---
    and is only confirming
    whether the politics allow it.
[19:18] ---
    You seem to trust her an awful lot.
[19:21] ---
    I cannot agree to this, regardless.
[19:23] ---
    This is the enemy capital
    we're talking about!
[19:25] ---
    It's obviously impossible!
[19:27] ---
    You don't think she's just mistaken?
[19:29] ---
    Enough.
[19:31] ---
    We don't have enough time
    to enjoy a lengthy debate.
[19:35] ---
    Indeed.
[19:36] ---
    We're wasting time here.
[19:39] ---
    I judge that it's okay to give permission.
[19:42] ---
    Sir?!
[19:43] ---
    Are you serious?!
[19:44] ---
    It's reckless!
[19:46] ---
    If she thinks she can do it, let her try.
[19:49] ---
    I bet a bottle from my personal
    collection that she succeeds.
SIGN    March 16th, Somewhere in the Federation
[20:04] ---
    Dear Mother and Grandmother,
[20:08] ---
    How are you doing?
[20:10] ---
    I've joined a certain unit as part
    of an overseas volunteer force.
[20:16] ---
    The military rules mean
    I can't write down any details,
[20:20] ---
    but I'm doing well.
[20:22] ---
    I've finally figured out how to use a gun.
[20:25] ---
    And I have friends who
    I can call comrades-in-arms.
[20:29] ---
    But honestly,
[20:30] ---
    the one thing I can't handle is the food.
    It's quantity over quality.
[20:34] ---
    I miss the pies I used to bake with you.
[20:38] ---
    Lately, I've even been dreaming of them.
[20:43] ---
    I'm sorry for being weak!
[20:46] ---
    I need to grow up to be
    a great soldier like Dad, don't I?
[20:51] ---
    To bring about God's justice
[20:54] ---
    and destroy the Empire that
    is the enemy of the world,
[20:58] ---
    I'll keep doing my very best!
[21:06] ---
    P.S...
[21:08] ---
    I did something that was kind of
    a big deal when I joined the military,
[21:12] ---
    but I did it to show I was
    serious about being a soldier.
[21:16] ---
    Don't worry!
[21:18] ---
    Get ready, Mary. We're almost to Moscow.
SIGN    Unified States Volunteer
    Warrant Officer Mary Sue
[21:21] ---
    It's that time already?
[21:23] ---
    Oh no!
SIGN    Federation Capital Moscow
SIGN    Moscow Station
SIGN    Allied Kingdom Military Intelligence Service
    Colonel Sir Isaac Dustin Drake
[21:46] ---
    So it's finally begun, huh, William?
[21:49] ---
    Welcome to "allied" soil.
SIGN    Multinational Volunteer Force
    Battalion Commander (Allied Kingdom)
    Lt. Colonel William Douglas Drake
[21:53] ---
    It's been a long time, Uncle.
[21:56] ---
    How are you finding Moscow?
[21:58] ---
    Enjoying spending time with
    wonderful new friends?
[22:04] ---
    The enemy of my enemy
    is my friend, you know?
[22:07] ---
    I'm being friendly, like the politicians
    back home want me to be.
[22:11] ---
    Well... I'm sorry to hear that.
[22:15] ---
    So this is Moscow, huh?
[22:17] ---
    It's freezing.
[22:19] ---
    Think they've got good food?
[22:20] ---
    Looks like you have some
    wonderful friends too.
[22:24] ---
    How was your multinational force's
    first journey together?
[22:27] ---
    It went fine.
[22:35] ---
    Everybody from the
    42nd Flying Division is safe.
[22:39] ---
    For now, that is.
[22:44] ---
    Sheesh... the brass always
    gets the stupidest ideas.
[22:48] ---
    A unit that symbolizes the progress and
    universality of mankind, was that it?
[22:53] ---
    Yeah.
[22:54] ---
    To defeat the singular evil
    that is the Empire,
[22:57] ---
    people of different races come together
    like a rainbow stretching across the world.
[23:02] ---
    That's the ad slogan, anyway.
[23:04] ---
    Sounds like something
    a politician would like.
[23:06] ---
    As you can see, it's an excellent unit.
[23:09] ---
    If you'd like, I can let you take over.
[23:13] ---
    I'll admit I'd prefer not to
    shake hands with wolves.
[23:16] ---
    But I'd rather do that than
    lead sheep into battle against a lion.
[23:21] ---
    Any interest in being a sheepdog?
[23:24] ---
    The world's a stage.
[23:26] ---
    Everybody has to play some role.
[23:33] ---
    But it doesn't need to be me.
[23:39] ---
    You're right.
[23:42] ---
    Let me give you one last warning.
[23:45] ---
    The Federation purged
    every one of its own mages.
[23:49] ---
    They all got sent to the camps.
[23:53] ---
    So the rumors were true?
[23:55] ---
    Communists have no room for
    X-factors like mages, it seems.
[24:04] ---
    My, my... What a wonderful "ally" we've got.
[24:13] ---
    Men, we're moving to a Federation facility.
[24:16] ---
    This place is no ally.
[24:18] ---
    Be very careful.
[24:22] ---
    Yes, sir!
SIGN    Somewhere in Moscow: People's Party Meeting Hall
[24:27] ---
    That concludes the report from the front.
[24:32] ---
    Comrade Secretary, if I may speak.
SIGN    Internal Affairs Committee
    Comrade Loria
SIGN    Party Leader
    Comrade Secretary Josef
[24:36] ---
    Go ahead.
[24:40] ---
    Thank you so much for that
    report from the front lines.
[24:44] ---
    I cannot thank those comrades who have
    brought us this wonderful news enough.
[24:49] ---
    But...
[24:51] ---
    It's unacceptable that the Empire
    was ready for us to begin our attack.
[24:57] ---
    Why do you think that is, comrade?
[24:59] ---
    I-I haven't the slightest...
[25:02] ---
    Oh, you can't even come up
    with an idea or two?
[25:05] ---
    After all, Comrade Nicolai,
[25:08] ---
    weren't you on quite good terms
    with the Imperial Ambassador?
[25:11] ---
    I... I only interacted with
    the Imperialists in an official capacity.
[25:16] ---
    You had dinner with him but a week ago,
    and you now downplay the relationship?
[25:22] ---
    Was that 20-year old wine he served good?
[25:26] ---
    No!
[25:27] ---
    Comrade Secretary,
[25:29] ---
    why don't we ask our comrade
    here for more details?
[25:35] ---
    Go ahead.
[25:41] ---
    W-Wait!
[25:42] ---
    Listen to me!
[25:43] ---
    I can explain everything!
[25:45] ---
    I've never worked with the Empire!
[25:47] ---
    Hey, let me go!
[25:51] ---
    Comrades, I expect each of you to continue
    to give your utmost for the Motherland.
[26:05] ---
    Y-You really just want me
    to drive around town?
[26:08] ---
    Yes. Just another inspection of the city.
[26:11] ---
    Even someone like me
    needs a break every now and then.
[26:22] ---
    How about that one?
[26:31] ---
    Not great...
[26:33] ---
    So close.
[26:35] ---
    If I'd found her just a little sooner,
    she would've been ripe for the picking.
[26:40] ---
    What group are those idiots with?
[26:41] ---
    This is a no-fly zone!
[26:43] ---
    Is it that group of multinational volunteers?
[26:46] ---
    That's why you can't trust mages.
[26:49] ---
    I was right to send every last
    one of them to the camps.
[27:09] ---
    This is 02!
[27:10] ---
    I've succeeded in destroying Moscow Plaza!
[27:13] ---
    I've destroyed that ugly bronze statue!
[27:30] ---
    03 has destroyed the snakes' nest.
[27:33] ---
    I can see the secret police
    fleeing in terror!
[27:44] ---
    So even the AP rounds we use to
    destroy enemy bases won't work?
[27:50] ---
    This is 04. Our target isn't taking damage.
[27:53] ---
    It's incredibly tough!
[27:55] ---
    The goal of this operation is to
    blow some stuff up and mock some people.
[28:01] ---
    Don't push it. Turn around and go.
[28:04] ---
    Roger. Executing order immediately.
[28:06] ---
    All members of the battalion, I win the bet.
[28:10] ---
    I told you even a teenager
    could break through their AA.
[28:13] ---
    And you were right, Major.
[28:17] ---
    I'm glad you're willing to
    accept your defeat like a man.
[28:20] ---
    But I will show no mercy.
[28:22] ---
    Everyone, when you get back, feel free
    to enjoy a bottle of 02's best wine!
[28:27] ---
    We haven't had a mission of
    that scale since the beach.
[28:30] ---
    I won't retreat a single step
    in the face of alcohol.
[28:33] ---
    You've got guts, you bastards!
[28:35] ---
    Yes! Hooray!
[28:40] ---
    Men, I'm glad you have
    something to look forward to,
[28:44] ---
    but work comes before recreation.
[28:47] ---
    Continue the attack!
[28:49] ---
    Roger!
[28:52] ---
    Now, then...
[28:58] ---
    So in this world, that thing was completed?
[29:03] ---
    Members of 1st Company,
    we're taking down the big guy there.
[29:08] ---
    As soon as we're done, we'll attack
    the other government facilities.
[29:11] ---
    Activate magics.
[29:13] ---
    Target: that big pile of shit!
[29:15] ---
    Target: that big pile of shit!
[29:18] ---
    Fire!
[29:23] ---
    You might've shot an ally,
    Warrant Officer Sue.
[29:27] ---
    I-I'm sorry...
[29:29] ---
    You really are a terrible shot...
[29:32] ---
    Even though you're an
    incredibly talented mage.
[29:35] ---
    You've got that right.
[29:37] ---
    It's the same for the rest of you.
[29:39] ---
    You need to get used to the gun!
[29:41] ---
    Make it a part of you!
[29:42] ---
    Yes, sir!
[29:43] ---
    Okay, keep firing!
[29:47] ---
    Our equipment's in terrible shape.
[29:50] ---
    And we haven't been given
    enough ammunition to train with.
[29:53] ---
    I'd like to issue a formal complaint.
[29:55] ---
    I'll tell the party.
[29:57] ---
    Yeah, you do that.
[30:05] ---
    Enemy attack! Enemy attack!
[30:16] ---
    Wh-What's going on?
[30:35] ---
    Looks like their "People's Palace"
    was more fragile than it looked.
[30:39] ---
    Guess they shouldn't have rushed
    the construction so much.
[30:42] ---
    Looks like they shouldn't have
    rationed the concrete so much.
[30:57] ---
    You stupid Commie bastards.
[30:59] ---
    You've got your altitude settings
    stuck on "bomber."
[31:02] ---
    Their aim is terrible, too.
[31:03] ---
    Shall we take out the emplacements?
[31:05] ---
    Shit or not, an enemy camp is an enemy camp.
[31:08] ---
    I can't think of a reason
    to take unnecessary damage.
[31:12] ---
    I'm sorry!
[31:14] ---
    Hey, Lieutenant,
[31:15] ---
    you had a special reason to
    hate the Commies too, didn't you?
[31:21] ---
    I know a little about your background.
[31:24] ---
    It was when I was a child.
[31:25] ---
    I know!
[31:27] ---
    Let's do something a little special for you.
[31:30] ---
    If you're familiar with the place,
    I'd like you to show me around.
[31:36] ---
    Are you okay?
[31:37] ---
    An attack?
[31:38] ---
    What was that attack?
[31:39] ---
    Vivi! Vivi!
[31:41] ---
    Are you okay? Vivi!
[31:43] ---
    Y-Yeah. I just got hit with some rubble.
[31:47] ---
    But you're bleeding!
[31:48] ---
    We need a medic!
[31:50] ---
    M-Mary, calm down, please.
[31:54] ---
    Sir, the whole city's under attack!
[31:58] ---
    Is it the Empire?
[32:00] ---
    The Empire...
[32:01] ---
    We never should've borrowed
    a Federation facility.
[32:04] ---
    How much damage did we take?
[32:06] ---
    Some injuries.
[32:07] ---
    That, and we lost our place to sleep here.
[32:11] ---
    Get the troops together.
[32:12] ---
    We'll stay on standby and
    move at the right time.
[32:23] ---
    Mary!
[32:29] ---
    Warrant Officer Sue, what are you doing?
[32:31] ---
    I can't let them get away with this.
[32:33] ---
    I'm going out there!
[32:34] ---
    You are not!
[32:36] ---
    Return to your position!
[32:37] ---
    But they hurt one of us!
[32:39] ---
    I see. So what?
[32:40] ---
    "So what"?
[32:42] ---
    The Empire may be killing the people
    of the Federation right now!
[32:46] ---
    Like I said, so what?
[32:48] ---
    Even if they have a different
    ideology than us,
[32:51] ---
    if our allies are fighting,
    we need to be with them!
[32:54] ---
    That's what it means to
    be a soldier, isn't it?
[32:57] ---
    If you want to talk about being a soldier,
    then first, follow orders!
[33:06] ---
    Attention, citizens of the Federation!
[33:08] ---
    What is this broadcast?
[33:10] ---
    It's the Empire, apparently!
[33:11] ---
    Where do we run?
[33:12] ---
    Anywhere downtown is dangerous!
[33:14] ---
    Run to the housing projects!
[33:16] ---
    What is this warning?
[33:18] ---
    Where's it coming from?
[33:20] ---
    I don't know! But the Empire is
    addressing it to the citizenry!
[33:24] ---
    That's ridiculous!
[33:25] ---
    Nobody's going to trust what the Empire says!
[33:28] ---
    Just seal off the plaza!
[33:30] ---
    The Empire may bomb it again!
[33:33] ---
    Yes, sir!
[33:35] ---
    Impossible!
[33:36] ---
    The Empire?
[33:39] ---
    How could this happen?
[34:51] ---
    Wonderful.
[34:55] ---
    How beautiful.
[34:57] ---
    My blood feels like it's boiling over!
[34:59] ---
    I want her!
[35:01] ---
    I want her, no matter what!
[35:06] ---
    What's this?
[35:10] ---
    You bastards!
[35:11] ---
    Wait! Warrant Officer Sue!
[35:18] ---
    Shit! That idiot!
[35:44] ---
    You ruined the mood.
[35:47] ---
    Major, enemy reinforcements!
[35:49] ---
    Two companies' worth of mages, from our rear!
[35:53] ---
    Did you really get permission to engage?
[35:55] ---
    Yes!
[35:56] ---
    Your kind uncle got us the okay!
[35:58] ---
    We get caught up in this mess
    as soon as we get here?
[36:01] ---
    Now we've got extra work to do, damn it.
[36:05] ---
    How is she so fast?
[36:07] ---
    Is her magical power overflowing?
[36:09] ---
    Mary's latent magical ability is incredible.
[36:11] ---
    She was far better than any of her class.
[36:14] ---
    So she's incompetent, and a hard worker.
[36:16] ---
    That's a bitch.
[36:17] ---
    Fall back and support.
[36:19] ---
    Don't try to get near her!
[36:21] ---
    Yes, sir!
[36:48] ---
    Their training is on a whole other level.
[36:52] ---
    Major! It doesn't seem
    to be Federation forces.
[36:54] ---
    What? But this is Commie airspace!
[36:59] ---
    Their appearance and equipment
    suggest a multinational force.
[37:02] ---
    What?
[37:03] ---
    There may be more.
    Look for a chance to get out of here.
[37:14] ---
    Phil! Keith!
[37:21] ---
    She's out of ammo?
[37:25] ---
    Give me power, God!
[37:29] ---
    For peace! For justice!
[37:32] ---
    You're bothering me.
[37:34] ---
    This reminds me of something
    that happened before.
[37:47] ---
    A young girl?
[37:49] ---
    But I guess that goes for both of us.
[38:05] ---
    Th-That's...
[38:22] ---
    What?
[38:43] ---
    Major!
[38:44] ---
    I think it's time to go!
[38:46] ---
    Let's retreat!
[38:48] ---
    Major!
[38:50] ---
    Yeah...
[38:52] ---
    Everyone, withdraw.
[38:54] ---
    Head for the rendezvous point at top speed.
[38:56] ---
    Roger!
[39:11] ---
    Mary! Mary!
[39:12] ---
    Warrant Officer Sue,
    can you hear me? Wake up!
[39:16] ---
    Warrant Officer Sue!
[39:17] ---
    She's awake, it seems,
    but she's badly injured.
[39:19] ---
    Pick her up. We're heading back to base.
[39:22] ---
    Hang in there, Mary!
[39:23] ---
    Don't pass out on us!
[39:25] ---
    Being shot with a gun hurts.
[39:29] ---
    Even more when it's Dad's gun.
[39:33] ---
    My dad was so nice...
[39:36] ---
    And she killed him.
[39:40] ---
    I'll make that demon pay.
[39:44] ---
    God... God!
[39:47] ---
    Please! Give me power!
SIGN    Several Days Later
[39:56] ---
    Extra! Extra!
[39:59] ---
    Fatherland's flag planted on enemy territory!
[40:02] ---
    They burned all their flags?
[40:04] ---
    They took out the secret police?
[40:06] ---
    They even made a movie!
[40:08] ---
    It says they "do not believe in tears."
SIGN    Imperial Strategic Headquarters
[40:10] ---
    They're making fun of that
    Federation saying, huh?
[40:14] ---
    Why?
[40:17] ---
    Why did this happen?
[40:19] ---
    I thought they were just going to
    put some pressure on the capital.
[40:24] ---
    I didn't think they'd destroy every
    political symbol of the Federation,
[40:28] ---
    put up a flag, and sing our anthem.
[40:37] ---
    That's going too far.
[40:41] ---
    At least we completely achieved
    our goal of a strategic distraction.
[40:47] ---
    Lieutenant Colonel,
[40:48] ---
    it seems that even you
    underestimated the major's powers.
[40:53] ---
    It was the perfect distraction, in fact.
[40:57] ---
    And the people are saying
    it's a historic achievement.
[41:03] ---
    The problem is the politicians.
[41:06] ---
    We won't be able to submit
    a peace proposal for a while.
[41:11] ---
    Not after we completely crushed their pride.
[41:15] ---
    In their anger, the Federation's
    sure to send even more forces now.
[41:20] ---
    We need to come up with
    a plan for the next stage.
[41:27] ---
    Degurechaff...
[41:30] ---
    When she gets back,
    I'm going to strangle her!
SIGN    March 26, 1926
SIGN    Imperial Eastern Front Temporary Base 21
[41:38] ---
    Cheers!
[41:40] ---
    How many times have we done that?
[41:42] ---
    You can toast as many times as you like!
[41:44] ---
    Drink! Drink!
[41:45] ---
    That attack on the capital
    was a stroke of genius!
[41:49] ---
    That's why you're Strategic HQ's ace unit!
[41:52] ---
    You sure showed those Commies!
[42:02] ---
    Captain, you remember the deal, right?
[42:07] ---
    I'm glad you're willing to
    accept your defeat like a man.
[42:10] ---
    But I will show no mercy.
[42:12] ---
    Everyone, when you get back, feel free
    to enjoy a bottle of 02's best wine!
[42:21] ---
    You've got more than we thought!
[42:23] ---
    You sell what you brought back
    from the south to stock up?
[42:26] ---
    You're a fan of the good stuff, huh?
[42:31] ---
    Sorry, but not as much as you are!
[42:38] ---
    "Aaah," my ass!
[42:40] ---
    This was mine to begin with!
[42:44] ---
    He's going really hard!
[42:45] ---
    Is he going to be okay?
[42:47] ---
    I'm scared. He's gonna be
    a pain to deal with later.
[42:52] ---
    In any era, drinking has a certain effect
    in bringing people together.
[43:02] ---
    It's tough.
[43:04] ---
    Major!
[43:06] ---
    How about some dessert?
[43:09] ---
    Fruit punch!
[43:11] ---
    Lieutenant!
[43:14] ---
    Are you giving the major
    my liquor-preserved fruits?
[43:16] ---
    You can't do that! You can't!
[43:19] ---
    There's no alcohol in them.
[43:22] ---
    They're specially made to be sweet.
[43:25] ---
    Drunks.
[43:27] ---
    Don't worry about me.
[43:30] ---
    I think I have an illness that
    definitely needs 24 hours to wear off.
[43:34] ---
    Don't wake me up for anything but a mission.
[43:38] ---
    Let yourselves go, but don't get to the point
[43:42] ---
    where it interferes with your duties.
[43:47] ---
    The major, who's like a living,
    breathing rulebook...
[43:51] ---
    The major, who's a demon
    obsessed with military code...
[43:54] ---
    Told us to...
[43:56] ---
    ...let ourselves go?
[43:58] ---
    Attention, everyone!
[44:01] ---
    Our battalion commander
    has retired due to illness.
[44:05] ---
    Seriously?
[44:06] ---
    Lucky us!
[44:07] ---
    And so...
[44:09] ---
    Let's have another toast to
    Major Degurechaff's health!
[44:14] ---
    Cheers!
[44:32] ---
    It's tough.
[44:43] ---
    That toughness...
[44:45] ---
    wasn't normal. Not at all.
[45:02] ---
    That sturdiness, the amount of magic...
[45:07] ---
    It has to be.
[45:13] ---
    That insane fanatic!
[45:19] ---
    Your ability to recover is impressive.
[45:21] ---
    I planned to have you get a longer rest.
[45:24] ---
    I can't rest.
[45:26] ---
    We need to show the people of
    the Federation why we're here.
[45:30] ---
    You don't have the right
    to argue that with me.
[45:34] ---
    The volunteer force is
    a high-level political matter.
[45:38] ---
    Our ally's capital was attacked.
[45:41] ---
    We're not going to help them?
[45:43] ---
    It's their fault for not being
    able to properly protect it.
[45:47] ---
    We did nothing wrong.
[45:49] ---
    You want us to just be observers?!
[45:52] ---
    We came together to destroy the Empire,
    our common enemy!
[45:57] ---
    For humanity! For the world!
[45:59] ---
    We should all fight together!
[46:04] ---
    You want revenge that badly?
[46:10] ---
    I know about your past.
[46:12] ---
    Your father died in combat
    with the Empire, yes?
[46:17] ---
    I can understand your hatred for the enemy.
[46:20] ---
    But...
[46:22] ---
    We're not murderers or avengers.
[46:26] ---
    We're soldiers.
[46:28] ---
    We're not fighting this war
    out of personal feelings.
[46:37] ---
    We're leaving Moscow in the morning.
[46:39] ---
    If you're a soldier, don't conflate our enemy
    and the object of your vengeance.
[47:01] ---
    Within the Empire,
    there's a demon I must defeat!
[47:15] ---
    Everyone, wake up!
[47:21] ---
    What's going on?
[47:24] ---
    Captain Weiss! Is Captain Weiss here?
[47:26] ---
    Yes, ma'am!
[47:28] ---
    Captain Weiss, Strategic HQ
    sent us a love letter.
[47:31] ---
    Get the battalion together.
[47:33] ---
    Yes, ma'am!
[47:35] ---
    Hurry!
[47:36] ---
    We'll begin the briefing as soon you're done.
[47:42] ---
    It's been 10 days since the start of the war,
    and the borders have moved a lot.
[47:45] ---
    Look at how the enemy's moving.
[47:51] ---
    There are three general groups.
[47:53] ---
    Group A, moving to the north.
[47:55] ---
    Group B, readying for
    an attack on the Empire itself.
[47:59] ---
    And Group C, which has started
    to move towards Dakia.
[48:04] ---
    It's believed that Group B,
    the one in the center, is their largest.
[48:08] ---
    But there's no reason
    to just face it head on.
[48:10] ---
    Strategic HQ wants to start at
    the north and strike them first,
[48:14] ---
    then head down to strike and encircle
    the main force from their flank.
[48:18] ---
    Then what's our job?
[48:22] ---
    To act as a mobile flying column.
[48:24] ---
    We'll be going ahead of the main units from
    central command that are heading north.
[48:28] ---
    But we can't ignore the pressure
    Group B is putting on us.
[48:32] ---
    Their sheer numbers make them
    difficult to deal with.
[48:35] ---
    Can the center hold while
    we're destroying Group A?
[48:40] ---
    Captain Weiss...
[48:42] ---
    Remember this.
[48:44] ---
    It's not the numbers on paper.
    It's what's inside that counts.
[48:49] ---
    Communists believe that
    the party is always right.
[48:52] ---
    They put politics above military logic.
[48:56] ---
    And if you go against that, you're purged.
[48:58] ---
    Do you want to tell me an army 
    like that is a real army?
[49:05] ---
    Come in.
[49:06] ---
    Excuse me.
[49:07] ---
    Emergency request from the eastern forces.
[49:10] ---
    What?
[49:13] ---
    The 3rd and 32nd Divisions that are serving
    as the rear guard for withdrawal
[49:18] ---
    are being surrounded at Tiegenhoff.
[49:21] ---
    What about the eastern forces?
[49:22] ---
    This is their job.
[49:24] ---
    They've expended their strategic reserves
    in the battles so far.
[49:28] ---
    So they've come begging to the unit
    under Strategic HQ's direct command?
[49:32] ---
    Urban combat, huh?
[49:34] ---
    If the enemy has it heavily encircled,
    won't it be difficult to rescue them?
[49:38] ---
    Aerial photography from the area
    doesn't show any heavy guns.
[49:43] ---
    All we've been able to confirm is
    a small number of field artillery pieces.
[49:46] ---
    Heavy guns are incredibly slow.
[49:49] ---
    The Federation's got the same problems
    moving the things as we do.
[49:53] ---
    But it's possible that there are long-range
    railway guns deployed near the border.
[49:59] ---
    That's true.
[50:00] ---
    Something their size could
    cause serious damage.
[50:06] ---
    You're right to not
    underestimate your enemy.
[50:10] ---
    But even railway guns
    aren't a serious threat.
[50:14] ---
    In all our battles against the Federation,
    we've yet to see a single observer mage.
[50:20] ---
    Even if their infantry
    have observers with them,
[50:24] ---
    its not realistic for them
    to adapt on the fly.
[50:27] ---
    You're right, come to think of it.
[50:29] ---
    So it's possible to save them.
[50:31] ---
    But the 203rd Battalion has already
    received orders from Strategic HQ.
[50:38] ---
    We report directly to Strategic HQ.
[50:43] ---
    So both of them need our help, huh?
[50:46] ---
    But a partial victory that leads
    to an overall defeat is worthless.
[50:51] ---
    I hate to do this to the eastern forces,
[50:53] ---
    but for the sake of our whole army,
    we should do the flying column mission.
[50:57] ---
    I hate to say it, but you're right.
[51:00] ---
    We'll just have to pray for Tiegenhoff.
[51:08] ---
    Major?
[51:10] ---
    What's wrong?
[51:11] ---
    This is an interesting position.
[51:14] ---
    Lieutenant Serebryakov...
[51:16] ---
    Bring me a more detailed map.
[51:17] ---
    Yes, ma'am.
[51:18] ---
    A railway map, too.
[51:28] ---
    Tiegenhoff is in a good position.
[51:31] ---
    You could say it's a critical point in
    Strategic HQ's northern operations.
[51:36] ---
    I see!
[51:38] ---
    Aerial photography shows
    the rail lines are undamaged!
[51:41] ---
    We'll be able to resupply for our flying
    column mission at regular intervals.
[51:46] ---
    It's on a river and easy to defend,
[51:48] ---
    and also a fair distance away
    from the eastern borders.
[51:51] ---
    And we should be able to apply pressure to
    strategic transit points from there as well.
[51:55] ---
    It's the perfect base!
[51:58] ---
    Wonderful.
[52:01] ---
    Rescuing Tiegenhoff is
    the ultimate aufheben.
[52:04] ---
    We can give both the eastern forces
    and Strategic HQ what they want.
[52:09] ---
    We're gonna do it.
[52:11] ---
    Right!
[52:14] ---
    So we're saving people, huh?
[52:17] ---
    Lieutenant Serebryakov,
[52:18] ---
    have the troops load up
    all the medical supplies they can carry.
[52:21] ---
    Roger that!
[52:22] ---
    It would be nice if we could take
    some whiskey and cigarettes,
[52:25] ---
    but we barely have any to begin with.
[52:28] ---
    Don't worry about that, Major.
[52:31] ---
    Actually...
[52:33] ---
    We won a bunch from the eastern
    forces playing cards yesterday.
[52:36] ---
    I was going to put them in
    the battalion's warehouse,
[52:39] ---
    but we should share them with our allies!
[52:42] ---
    I can't believe you, Captain Weiss.
[52:44] ---
    I thought you had more discipline
    as an officer.
[52:49] ---
    No, it was Lieutenant Serebryakov,
    not me, who took their stuff.
[53:04] ---
    We're counting on you!
[53:05] ---
    Save our allies!
[53:07] ---
    Rescue Tiegenhoff!
SIGN    Imperial City of Tiegenhoff
SIGN    Imperial 49th Mage Battalion: Major Jotuck Hofen
[53:37] ---
    There are so many! Give it up, damn it!
[53:40] ---
    Major!
[53:41] ---
    There's not enough of us!
[53:43] ---
    Our defenses to the northeast
    won't last much longer!
[53:47] ---
    Shit! I need help, and I don't care
    where it comes from.
[53:50] ---
    I'm not even gonna ask questions!
[53:53] ---
    Tiegenhoff Control to 49th Mage Battalion.
[53:56] ---
    Reinforcements are on their way.
[53:58] ---
    Watch for them.
[54:07] ---
    Allies?
[54:09] ---
    You came!
[54:17] ---
    Anti-ground bombardment! Aim at will!
[54:20] ---
    Fire!
[54:35] ---
    I am Major Hofen,
[54:37] ---
    with the 49th Mage Battalion
    of the 3rd Division.
[54:41] ---
    Major Degurechaff,
[54:42] ---
    of the 203rd Aerial Mage Battalion
    reporting directly to Strategic HQ.
[54:47] ---
    I'm terribly sorry
    we couldn't get here sooner.
[54:51] ---
    Is there a problem?
[54:52] ---
    N-No...
[54:53] ---
    Thank you for coming!
[54:56] ---
    We only survived because you got
    here before their heavy guns did.
[54:59] ---
    I'm glad we made it.
[55:02] ---
    HQ is this way. I'll take you there.
[55:10] ---
    Our job will be to protect HQ
    and wipe out their survivors.
[55:14] ---
    What about you?
[55:15] ---
    We'll use this city as our base
[55:18] ---
    and carry out the flying column order
    that we were given by Strategic HQ.
[55:21] ---
    They're pretty rough on us.
[55:24] ---
    I see.
[55:25] ---
    I can understand why, given how
    highly-trained you looked.
[55:29] ---
    I'm honored.
[55:31] ---
    I'd love to have a drink with you...
[55:36] ---
    But I'll buy one for your men, someday.
[55:39] ---
    I'm afraid my men are heavy drinkers.
[55:43] ---
    They might bankrupt you, I think.
[55:49] ---
    All right, then!
[55:50] ---
    My whole battalion will pay for them!
[55:53] ---
    Drink all you like!
[55:56] ---
    My men will be happy to hear that!
[56:01] ---
    I'll be going, then.
[56:07] ---
    Major!
[56:08] ---
    Was that the officer who came to save us?
[56:12] ---
    Yes.
[56:13] ---
    The rumors that Strategic HQ had
    a child officer were true, it seems.
[56:19] ---
    That legend of the battlefield
    was surprisingly true.
[56:27] ---
    Comrades, the situation is dire!
SIGN    Federation Front Lines
[56:30] ---
    Our main force is barely managing
    to continue their advance,
[56:33] ---
    but the lack of heavy guns
    is a huge problem.
SIGN    Federation Rear Echelon
[56:36] ---
    That's right.
[56:38] ---
    The front lines say the situation
    is "difficult, but manageable."
SIGN    Federation Army Political Officer
[56:42] ---
    Some heavy guns would be appreciated
    if they're available.
SIGN    Federation Capital Moscow
[56:45] ---
    Comrades, I'm told everything
    is going "almost perfectly"!
[56:48] ---
    Our forces are advancing with
    an overwhelming advantage.
[56:53] ---
    There's no need to wait for
    the arrival of heavy guns.
[56:56] ---
    The mission is almost complete.
[56:59] ---
    Thank you for the good news.
[57:02] ---
    Comrade Secretary, I have
    some other good news.
[57:06] ---
    Speak.
[57:08] ---
    Yes.
[57:10] ---
    That enemy unit is in Tiegenhoff right now.
[57:16] ---
    "That enemy unit"?
[57:17] ---
    The ones who did that, 
    if you follow my meaning.
[57:24] ---
    An unforgivably barbaric offense!
[57:27] ---
    Just thinking about it makes my blood boil!
[57:31] ---
    There's no reason to let them live.
[57:35] ---
    The overwhelming numbers
    given to us by the Motherland!
[57:40] ---
    And the air planes birthed
    by our technology!
[57:45] ---
    And then...
[57:47] ---
    While they are a filthy
    imperialist curse...
[57:51] ---
    We can also send in
    the multinational volunteers!
[57:56] ---
    We'll send everything we've got at them!
[57:59] ---
    Torment them!
[58:01] ---
    Torture them!
[58:02] ---
    And obliterate them!
[58:14] ---
    My beloved Comrade Secretary...
[58:17] ---
    I propose a large-scale assault
    on Tiegenhoff.
SIGN    March 28, Unified Year 1926
SIGN    Federation Airfield
[58:27] ---
    Are we not done resupplying yet?
[58:29] ---
    We don't have enough people!
[58:31] ---
    We can't go any faster!
[58:34] ---
    Real combat, huh?
[58:35] ---
    I never thought we'd fight on
    the same side as the Federation.
[58:38] ---
    We can do this.
[58:40] ---
    Damn...
[58:42] ---
    How did this happen?
[58:44] ---
    Lieutenant Colonel Drake...
[58:47] ---
    We're fighting the Empire, right?
[58:49] ---
    We get to fight too, right?
[58:51] ---
    Only in accordance with orders from home,
    and as much as they allow us.
[58:55] ---
    That's part of God's will too, I'm sure.
[58:57] ---
    Right.
[58:58] ---
    I hope you don't end up meeting that
    God of yours sooner than you want to.
[59:02] ---
    "Do not test the Lord."
[59:04] ---
    I will simply do my duty.
[59:11] ---
    That's a wonderful look
    you have on your face.
[59:13] ---
    Do you miss the sea so badly?
[59:16] ---
    Yes. I'd love to be kicking
    back in a pub right now.
[59:20] ---
    You think it's a stupid order?
[59:22] ---
    That's right.
[59:24] ---
    The politicians back home must really want
    to get in the Federation's good graces.
[59:28] ---
    And they're sacrificing a unit filled
    with nothing but rookies to do it.
[59:32] ---
    Are they insane?
[59:34] ---
    Who knows how much we'll have to
    pay the widows in pensions?
[59:37] ---
    By the way, is that her?
[59:41] ---
    Yes. Warrant Officer Mary Sue.
[59:46] ---
    Her father was a brave soldier.
[59:49] ---
    I know you've no obligation to do this,
[59:52] ---
    but please keep an eye on her
    as much as you can.
[1:00:05] ---
    Major! Major!
[1:00:08] ---
    Wake up! Major!
[1:00:10] ---
    What is it?
[1:00:12] ---
    An attack! The Federation is attacking!
[1:00:15] ---
    How many?
[1:00:17] ---
    Eight divisions at a minimum.
[1:00:19] ---
    Eight divisions?
[1:00:21] ---
    That's the initial report
    from our air fleet.
[1:00:23] ---
    That's four times what we have!
[1:00:24] ---
    Yes. And that's the most
    optimistic estimate.
[1:00:31] ---
    They shouldn't have realized how
    important Tiegenhoff is yet!
[1:00:35] ---
    But they're abandoning their plans
    for a bold offensive?
[1:00:40] ---
    Commies aren't allowed to be that adaptable!
[1:00:43] ---
    Did they figure out my plan?
[1:00:44] ---
    Or did something leak?
[1:00:47] ---
    Shit!
[1:00:48] ---
    How?
[1:00:53] ---
    W-Well, the enemy is human, too.
[1:00:56] ---
    They can't get their heavy
    equipment here in time.
[1:00:58] ---
    They'll use their light forces
    to execute an attack first.
[1:01:02] ---
    At this rate, we might lose our new base.
[1:01:05] ---
    Wake everyone up, now!
[1:01:29] ---
    Comrades, what has our homeland done?
[1:01:33] ---
    The answer is simple.
[1:01:35] ---
    We did nothing.
[1:01:37] ---
    Nothing.
[1:01:39] ---
    But the Federation is attacking us.
    They want to kill us.
[1:01:43] ---
    It's impossible for us to be good neighbors.
[1:01:46] ---
    This world isn't fair at all, it seems.
[1:01:50] ---
    If they wish to violate our rights,
[1:01:53] ---
    we must fight!
[1:01:57] ---
    I love freedom above all else.
[1:02:00] ---
    I will secure freedom,
[1:02:01] ---
    I will protect freedom,
[1:02:03] ---
    and I will defend freedom to the last!
[1:02:05] ---
    We cannot retreat from this battle!
[1:02:07] ---
    Comrades, this is a battle for freedom!
[1:02:11] ---
    The slightest hesitation
    will not be allowed!
[1:02:14] ---
    We're kicking these Commies
    out of our country!
[1:02:17] ---
    We will have victory!
[1:02:19] ---
    Or we will have death!
[1:02:20] ---
    We are the guards of our country's gates!
SIGN    Battle of Tiegenhoff
SIGN    3 Hours Since the Start of the Battle
[1:02:42] ---
    Wh-What the hell is this?
[1:02:45] ---
    I can't believe how many there are!
[1:03:17] ---
    Don't let them scare you! Fire! Fire!
[1:03:48] ---
    Shit! Can't we do something
    about those tanks?
[1:03:59] ---
    Mages? We're saved!
[1:04:02] ---
    Now! Fire! Fire!
[1:04:04] ---
    Don't let up!
[1:04:06] ---
    The enemy's offensive has been blunted!
[1:04:08] ---
    We outnumber them!
[1:04:11] ---
    Shit! They just keep coming!
[1:04:13] ---
    Where's our air support?!
[1:04:15] ---
    Stop them no matter what!
[1:04:16] ---
    Where the hell is she?
[1:04:18] ---
    Let's go! Charge!
[1:04:20] ---
    Die, devils!
SIGN    Battle of Tiegenhoff Resupply Point A
SIGN    18 Hours Since the Start of the Battle
[1:04:32] ---
    Everyone, resupply quickly!
[1:04:35] ---
    Resupply units, move quickly from one
    company's resupply point to the next!
[1:04:39] ---
    Get the wounded to the medics, now.
[1:04:42] ---
    This is 02!
[1:04:44] ---
    Another two enemy divisions
    approaching from the northeast!
[1:04:47] ---
    They should reach our area within minutes.
[1:04:56] ---
    This is 03.
SIGN    Point D
[1:04:57] ---
    We're seeing new reinforcements as well.
SIGN    Point C
[1:05:00] ---
    This is 04.
[1:05:02] ---
    Enemy armor sighted at point G2!
[1:05:07] ---
    I'm starting to wonder if you
    grow Communists in fields.
[1:05:12] ---
    1st Company, anybody who
    can move, follow me!
[1:05:15] ---
    We'll hit the Commies before
    they can enter the city!
[1:05:22] ---
    Shit! What the hell is going on here?
[1:05:25] ---
    These goddamn Commies...
[1:05:26] ---
    Don't they give a shit about
    their human resources?
SIGN    Point C, 27 Hours Since the Start of the Battle
[1:05:36] ---
    Hey, aim for the mages in the sky!
[1:05:39] ---
    Right!
[1:05:43] ---
    Take cover! Take cover!
[1:05:50] ---
    Lieutenant Serebryakov!
[1:05:51] ---
    What are the reports from
    the other companies?!
[1:05:54] ---
    No severe damage, but most of
    the soldiers are exhausted!
[1:05:59] ---
    They're running out of magic and ammunition!
[1:06:03] ---
    How many divisions does that make now?
[1:06:05] ---
    Ten.
[1:06:07] ---
    We can't hang on anymore.
[1:06:10] ---
    This is 03!
[1:06:11] ---
    They made it past our interception net!
[1:06:14] ---
    A battalion of enemy mages!
[1:06:16] ---
    They're heading straight for the city!
[1:06:17] ---
    After all this, now there's mages?
[1:06:20] ---
    They're not Federation soldiers!
[1:06:21] ---
    I think they're the ones
    we ran into in Moscow!
[1:06:23] ---
    What?!
[1:06:26] ---
    Get in one good hit, and then run!
[1:06:28] ---
    You can do this!
[1:06:30] ---
    Show the Empire the power of our will!
[1:06:34] ---
    They're attacking the city...
[1:06:36] ---
    Are they after HQ?
[1:06:38] ---
    Turn and pursue!
[1:06:39] ---
    We must stop them—
[1:06:40] ---
    ...to all units.
[1:06:42] ---
    Tiegenhoff Control to all units!
[1:06:44] ---
    Allied observers have picked up
    multiple incoming air units!
[1:06:49] ---
    Fighters and bombers are
    approaching from the northeast!
[1:06:58] ---
    A special alert has been
    issued for the area.
[1:07:01] ---
    All units, be alert!
[1:07:02] ---
    Repeat!
[1:07:04] ---
    All units, be alert!
[1:07:05] ---
    So many air threats...
[1:07:08] ---
    And there are still so many
    enemy infantry soldiers.
[1:07:14] ---
    Major, your orders!
[1:07:19] ---
    2nd, 3rd, and 4th Companies,
    your job is AA defense.
[1:07:22] ---
    Tell the mixed fighter-bomber formation
    that their tour of the city is canceled.
[1:07:26] ---
    So we're immigration officers now?
[1:07:28] ---
    That's a tough job for mages.
[1:07:31] ---
    You get it, Captain Weiss.
[1:07:34] ---
    Now do it.
[1:07:35] ---
    And keep the pressure up on the
    surface as much as possible, too!
[1:07:38] ---
    Right!
[1:07:40] ---
    1st Company, follow me!
[1:07:43] ---
    Shove a lead bullet up the asses
    of the enemy mage unit!
[1:07:53] ---
    You go first!
[1:07:54] ---
    Keep your defenses up as you charge!
[1:07:56] ---
    Right!
[1:08:01] ---
    Wait! Mary!
[1:08:03] ---
    Warrant Officer Sue,
[1:08:03] ---
    stay in your two-man cell!
[1:08:05] ---
    I'm fine! I can do this!
[1:08:07] ---
    The idiot's heading right at us!
[1:08:10] ---
    Ready...
[1:08:12] ---
    Blow her apart!
[1:08:19] ---
    Mary!
[1:08:32] ---
    She's like a wild boar, huh?
[1:08:36] ---
    Three kills confirmed!
[1:08:38] ---
    Good, time for some duck hunting!
[1:08:40] ---
    Let's do this!
[1:08:43] ---
    More enemies to our rear!
[1:08:44] ---
    An enemy mage unit!
[1:08:47] ---
    We'll handle them!
[1:08:49] ---
    The goal is the enemy HQ!
[1:08:53] ---
    Warrant Officer Sue, strike the enemy HQ!
[1:08:53] ---
    M-Mary?
[1:08:59] ---
    What's she doing here?
[1:09:01] ---
    You're supposed to attack the HQ!
[1:09:04] ---
    One's heading for us!
[1:09:16] ---
    Fire!
[1:09:53] ---
    A-An optical-type spell?
[1:09:56] ---
    Her magical readings are incredible!
[1:10:00] ---
    So she's only after me, huh?
[1:10:08] ---
    We'll draw her away and kill her!
[1:10:10] ---
    I'll take one of you and do it myself.
[1:10:11] ---
    Everybody but Lieutenant Serebryakov,
    keep up the hunt!
[1:10:39] ---
    We can't get any higher!
[1:10:40] ---
    Shoot down the fighters first!
[1:10:48] ---
    The bombers circled around us
    and are advancing!
[1:10:50] ---
    We won't make it in time!
[1:10:59] ---
    17 has taken damage!
[1:11:00] ---
    Withdrawing!
[1:11:05] ---
    Captain, the 3rd and 4th
    Companies will handle this!
[1:11:08] ---
    We'll pull away the fighters.
[1:11:10] ---
    You get the bombers!
[1:11:11] ---
    But if you try to do this alone...
[1:11:14] ---
    It's better than having
    the major pissed off at us!
[1:11:16] ---
    Enemy fighters are nothing compared to her!
[1:11:25] ---
    2nd Company, prepare to ascend!
[1:11:32] ---
    Stop running!
[1:11:34] ---
    You coward!
[1:12:04] ---
    How many times is she going to fire?
[1:12:05] ---
    She has to be burning through her magic!
[1:12:23] ---
    Put all your magic into this...
[1:12:25] ---
    Climb as high as you can possibly go!
[1:12:31] ---
    Come on!
[1:12:32] ---
    Blow them apart!
[1:12:56] ---
    Altitude eight thousand!
[1:12:59] ---
    Eight thousand, five hundred!
[1:13:05] ---
    Nine thousand!
[1:13:10] ---
    Nine thousand, five hundred!
[1:13:17] ---
    Piercing spell!
[1:13:21] ---
    Fire!
[1:13:38] ---
    We did it... We did it!
[1:13:55] ---
    All companies, well done.
[1:13:57] ---
    But our job isn't done here.
[1:14:00] ---
    We're moving on to hit
    the enemies on the surface!
[1:14:15] ---
    The way he moves... He's a named mage?
[1:14:17] ---
    She's stronger than I thought.
[1:14:19] ---
    She's a veteran fighter!
[1:14:23] ---
    Die already!
[1:14:31] ---
    Die! You killed my father!
[1:14:34] ---
    What did I do to you?
[1:14:36] ---
    Don't mess with me!
[1:14:38] ---
    I never mess around with work!
[1:14:40] ---
    Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
[1:14:43] ---
    I'll kill you! I swear it!
[1:14:56] ---
    Bringing your personal feelings
    to a battlefield?
[1:14:59] ---
    How stupid can you be?
[1:15:13] ---
    What have I done?
[1:15:15] ---
    I guess I'm no different.
[1:15:21] ---
    This is work. There's no room for emotions.
[1:15:24] ---
    With my free will,
    guided by my rational mind...
[1:15:29] ---
    I choose to kill you.
[1:16:29] ---
    Oh God,
[1:16:31] ---
    grant forgiveness to us sinners.
[1:16:36] ---
    I pray that you guide them to your presence.
[1:16:39] ---
    No!
[1:17:32] ---
    Is she a monst—
[1:19:13] ---
    Animal.
[1:19:14] ---
    I don't have time for your shit.
[1:19:18] ---
    Goodbye.
[1:20:00] ---
    Major! Are you okay?
[1:20:02] ---
    Yeah. Barely.
[1:20:09] ---
    I wanted to kill her if I could.
[1:20:11] ---
    No, I should've killed her.
[1:20:20] ---
    Sir...
[1:20:22] ---
    I can still fight.
[1:20:26] ---
    Let me go back.
[1:20:29] ---
    Let me go...
[1:20:32] ---
    Please!
[1:20:35] ---
    Let me kill that demon.
[1:20:36] ---
    Shut up.
[1:20:40] ---
    Lieutenant Colonel Drake, the Federation...
[1:20:43] ---
    The Federation is retreating!
[1:20:45] ---
    What?
[1:20:46] ---
    It's a rout.
[1:20:47] ---
    Everywhere, they're in chaos.
[1:20:52] ---
    It's time to go. Let's get out of here.
[1:21:03] ---
    Why?
[1:21:04] ---
    Why, Daddy?
[1:21:15] ---
    We don't have enough stretchers!
[1:21:17] ---
    Well done!
[1:21:18] ---
    Move him quick!
[1:21:19] ---
    How many left?
[1:21:33] ---
    Hey, want a smoke?
[1:21:43] ---
    Being X once told me
[1:21:48] ---
    that he'd throw me into "dire straits."
[1:21:53] ---
    And he was right.
    A peaceful life seems very far away.
[1:21:58] ---
    Even the most veteran soldier gets tired.
[1:22:02] ---
    Even an officer who gets promoted
    still might not survive.
[1:22:09] ---
    I can't even see an end
    to this battle anymore.
[1:22:15] ---
    A huge war that just keeps
    growing and growing...
[1:22:19] ---
    If that's the fate I've been given, then...
SIGN    10 Days After the Battle of Tiegenhoff
    April 9th, Unified Year 1926
SIGN    Imperial Strategic HQ
[1:22:38] ---
    Major, what is this?
[1:22:41] ---
    A request for transfer, sir.
[1:22:45] ---
    I understand that, but...
[1:22:48] ---
    You want a mission that doesn't
    take you to the front lines?
[1:22:52] ---
    Is this some kind of joke, Major?
[1:22:54] ---
    No, I am extremely serious.
[1:22:58] ---
    That warmonger wants a position in the rear?
[1:23:02] ---
    What's going on here?
[1:23:04] ---
    Major,
[1:23:05] ---
    why do you wish to abandon the front lines?
[1:23:07] ---
    To give up your mission?
[1:23:10] ---
    Sir, I'm afraid I don't
    understand your question.
[1:23:15] ---
    Do you think this is some kind of game?
[1:23:18] ---
    It's like a child throwing a tantrum.
[1:23:21] ---
    I mean, she is a kid, but...
[1:23:23] ---
    Don't tell me this is her rebellious phase!
[1:23:26] ---
    Major, we have a high opinion of you.
[1:23:31] ---
    I'm honored, sir.
[1:23:33] ---
    So why would an ace like you
    ask for a mission in the rear?
[1:23:38] ---
    Tell us what you're really thinking.
[1:23:42] ---
    If you say so, sir.
[1:23:45] ---
    Right now, we won't be able to win this war.
[1:23:51] ---
    We can't defeat the Federation, you say?
[1:23:53] ---
    Correct. As far as I know.
[1:23:57] ---
    Your personal opinion will suffice. Speak.
[1:23:59] ---
    At the present time,
    our forces are eking out
[1:24:02] ---
    meager victories not due to the
    strength of our organization,
[1:24:05] ---
    but due to the contributions
    of individual soldiers.
[1:24:08] ---
    This will not be sufficient
    to conquer the huge territory
[1:24:10] ---
    and vast space of the Federation.
[1:24:13] ---
    Without improvements to the organization,
     we will not win.
[1:24:17] ---
    In the last battle,
[1:24:19] ---
    we encountered something called
    a multinational volunteer force.
[1:24:23] ---
    What's particularly concerning
[1:24:24] ---
    is that soldiers from the Unified States
    were participating in this.
[1:24:28] ---
    So you're saying at some point,
    the Unified States will join the war?
[1:24:34] ---
    Yes.
[1:24:34] ---
    But the Empire presently has no
    plans for the strategic environment
[1:24:39] ---
    that would result if the US
    joined the war, do they?
[1:24:42] ---
    I'm unaware of any.
[1:24:45] ---
    You're concerned over nothing, Major.
[1:24:48] ---
    They are, and have always been,
     isolationists.
[1:24:50] ---
    You think they'd cross an ocean to involve
    themselves in the continent's doings?
[1:24:55] ---
    Of course, ideally, they won't.
[1:24:59] ---
    But is a World War without them possible?
[1:25:04] ---
    The answer is clear.
[1:25:06] ---
    It's not.
[1:25:11] ---
    So you're saying that in
    order to win this Great War,
[1:25:15] ---
    we need a reevaluation of our entire
    set of strategic assumptions?
[1:25:19] ---
    You're correct, sir.
[1:25:22] ---
    Instead of focusing too much on
    the victories we've had so far,
[1:25:25] ---
    we must engage in tactical research and
    training to use our forces as a single whole.
[1:25:30] ---
    I believe that's what will
    give us a chance at victory.
[1:25:35] ---
    And you want to be the one
    to lead that research?
[1:25:39] ---
    Yes. I would like to work in the rear,
[1:25:43] ---
    finding ways to strengthen our military
    and properly utilize our forces.
[1:25:46] ---
    I've come up with this specific proposal.
SIGN    "Unit Operations and Operational  Mobility in the Great War"
[1:25:53] ---
    It's laid out so logically,
[1:25:55] ---
    with every possible objection answered...
[1:25:58] ---
    I never thought that
    could seem so eerie.
[1:26:05] ---
    You're taking the situation very lightly.
[1:26:08] ---
    You seem to have forgotten something.
[1:26:11] ---
    When you want to fight a war...
[1:26:14] ---
    This is how you do it!
[1:26:23] ---
    Shock power!
[1:26:24] ---
    And the Empire has that power.
[1:26:27] ---
    War isn't about tricks.
    It's a question of will.
[1:26:32] ---
    Remember that.
[1:26:36] ---
    The Empire is just like your fist. Wounded.
[1:26:41] ---
    Too much blood is being shed.
[1:26:43] ---
    Even a fist like this is
    still good for boxing.
[1:26:49] ---
    I must fight to the end, even if I'm alone.
[1:26:54] ---
    Sir,
[1:26:56] ---
    what awaits you after that battle?
[1:27:03] ---
    War is politics.
[1:27:05] ---
    Another means of foreign diplomacy.
[1:27:07] ---
    Thus, if you cannot bring the war
    to an appropriate conclusion...
[1:27:12] ---
    All that awaits you
[1:27:15] ---
    is a preparatory period for the next war.
[1:27:19] ---
    It may be the beginning
    of a new foolish mistake.
[1:27:27] ---
    Or perhaps the flames of destruction
    will envelop everything,
[1:27:32] ---
    and all that will remain is a wasteland.
[1:27:43] ---
    Even if you conquer the whole world
    and become a superpower,
[1:27:48] ---
    it will only mean that
    the conflict takes on a new form.
[1:27:56] ---
    In this world,
    even in the midst of your triumph,
[1:27:59] ---
    a single stab from behind may
    cause you to lose everything.
[1:28:07] ---
    As you said, victory is everything.
[1:28:11] ---
    But the war must be won properly.
[1:28:14] ---
    Otherwise,
[1:28:16] ---
    someday history will laugh at you.
[1:28:20] ---
    What matters with war is how you win it.
[1:28:29] ---
    I'll give you two months.
[1:28:32] ---
    I'll have you deployed to
    the west under my authority.
[1:28:36] ---
    What happens after that
    depends on your results.
[1:28:39] ---
    Get to work immediately
    examining the combat records
[1:28:41] ---
    and seeing what new tactics
    we can learn from them.
[1:28:43] ---
    Does that mean...
[1:28:48] ---
    Yes. The rear echelon mission you want.
[1:28:54] ---
    Understood!
[1:29:07] ---
    Tanya von Degurechaff...
[1:29:09] ---
    Warmonger, strategist...
[1:29:13] ---
    And child.
[1:29:15] ---
    Is this the ultimate form of
    the soldier that our Empire wanted?
[1:29:22] ---
    Major, in this insane world of war,
[1:29:26] ---
    what are you thinking?
[1:29:49] ---
    The rear echelon deployment I've dreamed of!
[1:29:52] ---
    Peace is finally mine!
[1:29:55] ---
    There's no reason for me to accept
    the cruel fate that God gave me!
[1:30:02] ---
    I refuse to get on my knees
    and beg God for salvation.
[1:30:07] ---
    Use the cards you've been given
    to get the future you want!
[1:30:12] ---
    That's the right that only humans have!
[1:30:14] ---
    That's what makes you human!
[1:30:19] ---
    Too bad for you, Being X!
SIGN    Two Months Later
SIGN    Imperial Western Garrison Warfare Research Institute
[1:32:06] ---
    From west to east, and then back west...
[1:32:10] ---
    But this time we're safe in the rear.
[1:32:13] ---
    I'd love to get some rest, but...
[1:32:17] ---
    It's hard to feel relaxed.
[1:32:19] ---
    Front lines syndrome, they call it.
[1:32:22] ---
    Really, how did this happen?
[1:32:32] ---
    The right person for the right job.
    That's how it should be.
[1:32:36] ---
    I'm going to keep doing such a
    good job that nobody can complain,
[1:32:39] ---
    and spend the rest of my
    life doing desk work.
[1:32:58] ---
    Yes, this is Lieutenant Colonel Degurechaff
    with the Warfare Research Institute.
[1:33:02] ---
    Hello, Lieutenant Colonel.
[1:33:04] ---
    Sir!
[1:33:05] ---
    I'm so grateful for
    the opportunity you gave me.
[1:33:08] ---
    I simply gave your abilities
    the recognition they deserved.
[1:33:13] ---
    You honor me too highly.
[1:33:15] ---
    Strategic HQ has decided to accept
    all of your suggestions.
[1:33:20] ---
    I'm so happy to hear that!
[1:33:23] ---
    We need to do practical research
    to learn how to best utilize our forces.
[1:33:28] ---
    And we'll have the proposer carry out
    that research on the front lines.
[1:33:37] ---
    Congratulations.
[1:33:38] ---
    We're giving you an entirely
    new combined arms unit.
[1:33:41] ---
    Oh, don't worry.
[1:33:43] ---
    The 203rd Aerial Mage Battalion
    will still be at its center.
[1:33:48] ---
    We won't take them from you.
[1:33:50] ---
    We'll also be giving you
    an infantry battalion,
[1:33:52] ---
    a mobile armor company,
[1:33:54] ---
    an artillery unit,
[1:33:55] ---
    as well as the ability to requisition
    some additional forces for yourself.
[1:33:59] ---
    This is the Empire's first
    combined arms unit.
[1:34:04] ---
    Officially,
[1:34:05] ---
    it'll be known as the Strategic HQ's
    Experimental Combat Arms Unit.
[1:34:09] ---
    But that's a bit of a mouthful.
[1:34:11] ---
    So we've given it the code name "Salamander."
[1:34:17] ---
    The Salamander "Kampfgruppe,"
    as you called it.
[1:34:21] ---
    I see.
[1:34:23] ---
    So that's what you were thinking
    when you gave her a mission in the rear?
[1:34:28] ---
    I wasn't thinking anything.
[1:34:31] ---
    She's the one who asked for it.
[1:34:47] ---
    How...
[1:34:51] ---
    How did this happen?!