E8 - Trial by Fire

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[00:07] Tanya
    Clear, with a chance of artillery shells.
[00:10] Tanya
    Visibility is excellent again today,
[00:12] Tanya
    and so a bloody war is taking place.
[00:21] Tanya
    Just when you thought we'd finally
    taken out the Entente Alliance,
[00:24] Tanya
    you find yourself back to the front lines,
    dealing with shells the whole day.
[00:30] Tanya
    And sometimes, when you wake up,
[00:32] Tanya
    you can find that the comrade who
    went to sleep next to you is dead.
SIGN    Unified Year 1925 April, Rhine Front
[00:35] Tanya
    That's how life is on the Rhine Front.
[00:40] Tanya
    Battalion, we'll provide
    support for this mission.
[00:42] Tanya
    Get in there as low as possible
[00:45] Tanya
    and take out all enemy artillery at once.
[00:47] Tanya
    Deal with enemy air units
    and mages as you see fit.
[00:54] Tanya
    Also, our allies won't cease artillery fire
    even after we begin the mission.
[00:59] Tanya
    I doubt anyone in my battalion is stupid
    enough to get hit by one of our shells,
SIGN    Imperial Army 203rd Aerial Mage Battalion, Company 2
    Second Lieutenant Warren Grantz
[01:04] Tanya
    but keep it in mind.
[01:13] ---
    They're as extravagant as ever.
[01:16] ---
    Artillery shells aren't free, you know.
[01:18] ---
    Stay sharp.
[01:19] ---
    Those are airburst shells with timers.
[01:22] ---
    Once they explode,
    their fragments will rain down on us.
[01:25] ---
    I know that.
[01:27] Visha
    This is 05.
[01:29] Visha
    I've sighted two enemy mage
    companies approaching!
[01:33] Tanya
    Company 1, begin anti-mage combat.
[01:36] Tanya
    Show these idiots we won't see them
    without an appointment!
[01:38] Tanya
    The rest of you, take out artillery.
[01:40] Tanya
    Do it fast, and rendezvous with us!
[01:50] Tanya
    Battalion, it's getting lively here.
[01:55] Tanya
    Fun, ain't it?
[03:31] ---
    Damn it.
[03:32] ---
    That's why I told you to stay sharp.
[03:34] ---
    First Lieutenant Weiss!
[03:36] ---
    But I managed to score a fair few points.
[03:40] ---
    Count on me next time, too.
[03:42] ---
    Don't blame me if the last point
    you score is when you get blown up.
[03:45] ---
    Haven't had enough of
    the commander up your ass?
[03:49] ---
    I know...
[03:51] ---
    Take a lesson from
    Second Lieutenant Serebryakov.
[03:54] ---
    She became a veteran just by
    flying next to the battalion commander.
[03:59] Visha
    What's this about me?
[04:03] ---
    You and the commander have been
    a pair for a long time, right?
[04:08] Visha
    Well, I suppose so, but...
[04:12] Visha
    Will you take my place?
[04:15] ---
    Military regulations won't allow that.
[04:18] ---
    I'm sorry, but we can't.
[04:21] Visha
    I see.
[04:22] ---
    Major Degurechaff!
[04:24] ---
    Is Major Degurechaff here?
[04:27] ---
    I'm First Lieutenant Weiss,
    her second-in-command.
[04:30] ---
    Is this an emergency?
SIGN    Episode 8 Trial by Fire
[04:38] Tanya
    A rear area's been cut off?
[04:41] ---
    Y-Yes.
[04:42] ---
    The partisans have started
    a rebellion in Arene City.
[04:46] Tanya
    Arene City was formerly Republican territory.
[04:48] Tanya
    We failed to extinguish
    the opposition completely, huh?
[04:52] ---
    Local garrison MPs failed to quell it.
[04:56] ---
    They already control the railroad
    and are straining our supply lines.
[05:01] ---
    That's bad.
[05:03] ---
    We have to fight without food or shells?
SIGN    Imperial Territory Arene City
[05:09] ---
    Die!
[05:10] ---
    Take this!
[05:11] ---
    Dog of the Empire!
[05:27] ---
    A-An aerial insertion...
[05:28] ---
    The Republic's begun an airship mission!
[05:31] ---
    Enemy mages are trying to
    hook up with the rebels—
SIGN    Republican Army 2nd Mage Company
    Lieutenant Colonel Severin Bientot
[05:38] ---
    Secure defensive points and
    prepare for a long battle!
[05:41] ---
    Every day that we can, we'll draw out
    the war and strangle the enemy!
[05:47] ---
    Rejoice, Major Degurechaff.
SIGN    Imperial Army Western Theater Command
SIGN    Imperial Army Western Theater Command Commander Mortiz Paul Von Han
[05:52] ---
    As of 1423 today, you have a special mission
    from Theater Command.
[06:01] Tanya
    "The 203rd is to eliminate enemy mages
    who have joined forces with Arene rebels.
[06:07] Tanya
    Afterward, work with allies
    to recapture the city."
[06:12] ---
    The situation requires quick action.
[06:13] ---
    We're counting on you.
[06:15] Tanya
    With pleasure, if those are your orders.
[06:18] Tanya
    But combat in a city will be difficult.
[06:21] ---
    No need to worry about that.
[06:24] ---
    Strategic Command has given us a plan to
    quickly eliminate enemy units in the city.
[06:31] Tanya
    And what is it?
[06:32] ---
    An evacuation order will be issued for Arene.
[06:36] ---
    Under international law, anyone who
    remains in the city after that order
[06:39] ---
    will be considered a Republican soldier.
[06:45] ---
    Orders from above are to eliminate
    all hostiles in the city.
[06:49] ---
    Once you wipe out the enemy mages,
    our artillery will begin a barrage.
[06:58] Tanya
    I see.
[07:00] Tanya
    So we've got hell ahead of us,
[07:02] Tanya
    and hell behind us.
[07:07] Tanya
    Naturally, this is a very silly question.
[07:10] Tanya
    But our enemy is only
    the Republican Army, yes?
[07:15] ---
    Of course.
[07:17] Tanya
    If possible, I would like to know
    the nature of these enemy combatants.
[07:23] ---
    All of them, except a small number
    of Republican mages, are militiamen.
[07:27] ---
    Many Imperial civilians have
    already been captured.
[07:32] Tanya
    How sad...
[07:34] Tanya
    We must get to work immediately, then.
[07:38] ---
    Yes.
[07:39] Tanya
    Well, the civilian presence will be an issue.
[07:43] Tanya
    But I can't see regular soldiers
    using civilians as human shields.
[07:50] Tanya
    We're simply taking out an enemy base...
[07:55] Tanya
    Since we'll be following the rules
    and issuing an evacuation order—
[07:59] ---
    Major?
[08:03] Tanya
    I'm sorry, sir.
[08:06] ---
    It is a sad thing, though.
[08:09] Tanya
    Yeah, it's terribly sad.
[08:12] Tanya
    But we are soldiers,
[08:14] Tanya
    and if orders say we must burn
    beautiful Arene to the ground,
[08:18] Tanya
    that is what we must do.
[08:20] ---
    Who would want to be a soldier, huh?
[08:27] ---
    An evacuation order? Ha!
[08:31] Tanya
    Battalion members,
    it's time for a sightseeing trip.
[08:34] Tanya
    The enemy has sent airships.
[08:36] Tanya
    Their mages have joined up
    with the Arene militia.
[08:40] Tanya
    The city has fallen into Republican hands.
[08:43] Tanya
    Of course, we'll take it back!
[08:46] Tanya
    But there's a problem.
[08:53] Tanya
    We must eliminate
    all Republican forces in the city.
[08:59] ---
    All?
[08:59] Tanya
    Well, firing on non-combatants
    is strictly forbidden.
[09:04] Tanya
    But since we're fighting in a city,
[09:06] Tanya
    we have permission to destroy property.
[09:09] Tanya
    Additionally, we'll issue declarations before
    and after combat with enemy mages.
[09:14] Tanya
    If the enemy accepts our terms
    of surrender, then very well.
[09:17] Tanya
    If they don't, we wipe them out.
[09:20] Tanya
    Dismissed.
[09:22] ---
    Wipe them out?
[09:23] ---
    In a city?
[09:24] ---
    Eliminate all enemies?
[09:26] ---
    She can't mean...
[09:28] ---
    Is this really okay?
[09:30] ---
    Wiping out all enemies in the city means...
[09:34] ---
    It means...
[09:36] ---
    I can't imagine them surrendering
    just because we issue a declaration.
[09:41] ---
    And I heard we're even using
    an artillery barrage.
[09:44] ---
    Besides, differentiating between
    militia and non-combatants is impossible!
[09:49] ---
    We might end up—
[09:52] ---
    Don't say another word.
[10:12] ---
    Get in here and stay put!
[10:23] ---
    I didn't expect them to be here
    in just a few hours.
[10:26] ---
    It seems they're taking this seriously.
[10:30] ---
    Bravo Leader to Combat Area Control.
[10:32] ---
    Sending data on enemy mage unit.
[10:34] ---
    Confirm.
[10:37] ---
    The Devil of the Rhine?
[10:39] ---
    They brought out the big guns, huh?
[10:42] ---
    Enemy vanguard has passed
    the IFF boundary.
[10:45] ---
    Approaching airspace above
    the city at high speed.
[10:47] ---
    They're coming!
[10:48] ---
    Prepare for long-distance ambush!
[10:57] ---
    No one's here, huh?
[11:00] ---
    An evacuation order was issued.
[11:02] ---
    So of course not.
[11:12] ---
    Ambushers! We're being sniped at!
[11:15] Tanya
    Engage!
[11:16] Tanya
    Everyone, split up!
[11:24] Visha
    Enemy locations confirmed.
[11:25] Visha
    Four o'clock and seven o'clock.
[11:34] Tanya
    They're fast.
[11:35] Tanya
    You won't escape!
[11:41] ---
    Damn it.
[11:42] ---
    Where are they?
[12:19] Tanya
    Everyone, prepare for close-range combat.
[12:21] Tanya
    Their goal is to buy time!
[12:23] Tanya
    Don't get scared!
[12:24] ---
    Yes, ma'am!
[12:25] ---
    Second Lieutenant Grantz...
[12:27] ---
    Sorry, but I'm feeling strangely tired.
[12:29] ---
    Can I get a stimulant?
[12:31] ---
    R-Right!
[12:32] ---
    First Lieutenant Weiss! You've been hit!
[12:34] ---
    What?
[12:35] ---
    You didn't notice?
[12:37] ---
    I'll use a coagulant.
[12:38] ---
    Hurry!
[12:42] Tanya
    Second Lieutenant,
    how does that idiot look?
[12:44] ---
    His life isn't in danger,
    but I don't think he can keep fighting.
[12:48] Tanya
    Fine.
[12:50] Tanya
    First Lieutenant Weiss, get out of here.
[12:53] ---
    But, Battalion Commander—
[12:54] Tanya
    Your leaving won't create problems.
[12:57] Tanya
    I'd rather you take all the wounded
    out of here than slow us down.
[13:02] ---
    Yes, ma'am.
[13:03] Tanya
    First Lieutenant Koenig will
    take over as second-in-command.
[13:06] Tanya
    I'll take command of Company 2.
[13:09] ---
    Roger.
[13:10] ---
    Good luck.
[13:12] Tanya
    You think too much.
[13:14] Tanya
    You hesitated, didn't you?
[13:16] Tanya
    You fool!
[13:19] Tanya
    Be prepared for the worst when I get back.
[13:26] ---
    I'm sorry.
[13:43] ---
    Enemy mages have scattered!
[13:44] ---
    They're charging us!
[13:46] ---
    Fall back!
[13:48] ---
    Stay at range and keep firing!
[13:52] Visha
    Enemy mages are retreating.
[13:54] Visha
    They're hiding inside a building.
[13:57] Tanya
    Fine, the assault is canceled.
[13:59] Tanya
    Let them go inside.
[14:01] Visha
    Are you sure?
[14:03] Tanya
    If we ensure they can't touch
    the artillery units outside the city,
[14:06] Tanya
    we've basically achieved our objective.
[14:08] Tanya
    What happens later isn't our problem.
[14:12] Visha
    Roger.
[14:13] Tanya
    Let's send our message.
[14:15] Tanya
    Connect me to artillery, too.
[14:22] Tanya
    A message to the irregulars
    engaged in armed rebellion.
[14:26] Tanya
    In accordance with Article 26, Clause 3
    of the Wartime Combat Treaty,
[14:30] Tanya
    we request the release of
    all Imperial civilians in your custody.
[14:34] Tanya
    Release the people of Arene
    that you have unlawfully imprisoned.
[14:38] ---
    Shut up!
[14:39] ---
    We are the people of Arene!
[14:42] ---
    There are no unlawful prisoners!
[14:44] Tanya
    We cannot allow your massacres to continue.
[14:47] Tanya
    In accordance with Article 8, Clause 5
    of the Wartime Combat Treaty,
[14:50] Tanya
    send us your commanding officer.
[14:53] Tanya
    If you fail to heed this warning,
[14:55] Tanya
    we will be forced to consider you combatants.
[14:58] ---
    It's way too late for that.
[14:59] ---
    Damn those Imperial shits!
[15:02] ---
    What do we do? What do we do?
[15:04] ---
    Damn it... Damn it all!
[15:15] Tanya
    Did you get that?
[15:16] Visha
    Yes.
[15:17] Visha
    I recorded it with my computation jewel.
[15:19] Tanya
    Send it to Command.
[15:21] Tanya
    Sheesh... This is the problem with militias
    that don't have a chain of command.
[15:27] ---
    Command to all units involved
    with the operation.
[15:30] ---
    We will move to wipe out the enemy.
[15:32] ---
    Eliminate Republican forces in Arene.
[15:36] Tanya
    Okay, I've fulfilled my duty by
    demanding their surrender.
[15:42] Tanya
    Let's get to work... "protecting our people."
[16:25] ---
    Wha...
[16:27] ---
    What is this?
[16:34] ---
    What the hell is this?!
[16:37] ---
    Commander Bientot!
[16:40] ---
    Protect the Republican citizens
    and withdraw from the combat zone!
[16:44] ---
    Hurry!
[16:47] ---
    Loading complete.
[16:50] ---
    Fire.
[17:09] ---
    This way!
[17:11] ---
    Hang in there!
[17:28] ---
    I'm just saving the prisoners...
[17:31] ---
    I'm just helping people.
[17:40] Visha
    Anyone else?
[17:42] ---
    I think this is everyone.
[17:44] ---
    Attention, Pixie Battalion.
[17:46] ---
    Remaining enemy mages are at point B4,
    serving as a rear guard.
[17:52] ---
    They're interfering with our spotters
    and preventing our artillery from firing.
[17:56] ---
    Can you take them out?
[17:58] Tanya
    I have visual.
[18:00] Tanya
    No problem.
[18:01] Tanya
    It's possible.
[18:03] ---
    As soon as the rear guard is down,
[18:04] ---
    we'll resume the artillery attack.
[18:06] ---
    Try to finish within five minutes.
[18:08] Tanya
    Roger that.
[18:09] Tanya
    I'll do my best.
[18:24] ---
    Battalion Commander!
[18:28] ---
    Please reconsider...
[18:31] ---
    They don't know how to
    escape an artillery barrage!
[18:35] ---
    If... If we take out those mages—
[18:38] Tanya
    The Empire's enemies will be
    wiped out by artillery.
[18:42] Tanya
    Fine by me.
[18:43] ---
    But that's—
[18:44] Tanya
    Second Lieutenant Grantz,
[18:45] Tanya
    the enemy you let go will
    take up his gun again.
[18:50] Tanya
    To shoot us.
[18:58] Tanya
    If we let them go, some will become
    new soldiers who hate the Empire.
[19:04] ---
    So... You want us to kill them
    just for that reason?!
[19:12] Tanya
    This is the order from our superiors.
[19:14] Tanya
    We shoot the enemy, or they'll shoot us.
[19:17] Tanya
    If nothing else, we must shoot
    until we're told not to anymore.
[19:24] Tanya
    I'll pretend I didn't hear what you just said.
[19:28] Tanya
    But I'll say this once more.
[19:30] Tanya
    This is the order from our superiors.
[19:33] Tanya
    Take up your gun.
[20:11] ---
    What did you want to discuss?
[20:14] ---
    This paper,
[20:15] ---
    which was submitted last summer
    to the Army Academy's 17th Lab.
[20:21] ---
    The paper deals with ways to
    legalize combat in cities.
[20:26] ---
    It contains a way to interpret wartime law,
[20:29] ---
    to avoid the restrictions on
    artillery bombardment of cities.
[20:34] ---
    Did you use this
    when you planned this operation?
[20:38] ---
    If I did?
[20:40] ---
    Nothing.
[20:41] ---
    I just wanted to know for certain.
[20:48] ---
    The author of the paper was
    Major Degurechaff, wasn't it?
[20:56] ---
    As you say, she seems to be
    an extremely talented soldier.
[21:02] ---
    Not using those talents would be foolish.
[21:07] ---
    I am going to give her an
    extremely important job
[21:13] ---
    to end the war with the Republic.
[22:49] ---
    You're finally awake?
SIGN    Allied Kingdom Humanitarian Aid Group "Peace World Hospital"
[22:56] ---
    I'm told you were found floating
    in a fjord, critically wounded.
[23:00] ---
    You've been unconscious for months.
[23:02] ---
    They only identified you a few days ago.
[23:08] ---
    I saw a light.
[23:17] ---
    The light of God...
[23:22] ---
    Very interesting.
[23:24] ---
    And what did God tell you?
[23:29] ---
    To destroy that devil.
SIGN    Next Time Prepare to Advance
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