Eighty-Six: S01E18

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For these reasons, we have selected the five Eighty-Six and the rest of the Nordlicht squadron,
For these reasons, we have selected the five Eighty-Six and the rest of the Nordlicht Squadron
for the mission to destroy the Morpho.
for the mission to destroy the Morpho.
This is my formal decision as the Western Theater commander.
This is my formal decision as the western front's commander in chief.
Unfortunately, even you cannot overrule—
Unfortunately, even you cannot overrule—
I'm aware, I was prepared for this.
I'm aware. I was prepared for this.
However, I'd like to confirm something.
However, I'd like to confirm something.
Lieutenant General, this isn't another attempt at a "disinfection," right?
Lieutenant General, this isn't another attempt at the "disinfection," right?
There's no way that children, especially just five of them,
There's no way that children, especially just five of them,
could break through the Legion-controlled territory.
could break through the Legion-controlled territory.
And when we took them in, some officers suggested
And when we took them in, some officers suggested
that we should eliminate them if we were to prioritize the safety of our citizens.
that we should eliminate them if we were to prioritize the safety of our citizens.
And you were one of those people.
And you were one of those people.
I won't criticize your wish to protect those you care about.
I won't criticize your wish to protect those you care about.
However, this nation is built upon justice.
However, this nation is built on justice.
And those who claim to be human, yet resort to violence instead of words are irredeemable.
And those who claim to be human yet resort to violence instead of words are irredeemable.
So, I'll ask you again.
So, I'll ask you again.
You can assure me this isn't what it looks like, right?
You can assure me this isn't what it looks like, right?
Of course.
Of course.
However...
However...
I wanted to hear your thoughts.
I wanted to hear your thoughts.
On what?
On what?
They're not poor, pitiful children.
They're not poor, pitiful children.
They're monsters born from the battlefield.
They're monsters born on the battlefield.
Do you really think they'll find a place in our homeland?
Do you really think they'll find a place in our homeland?
Is this what the Federacy should strive for?
Is this what the Federacy should strive for?
Of course, Major General.
Of course, Lieutenant General.
It's both my ideal and the ideal of the nation that I lead.
It's both my ideal and the ideal of the nation that I lead.
I represent the will of the Federacy, after all.
I represent the will of the Federacy, after all.
And it is my duty to execute their will with pride and dignity!
And it is my duty to execute their will with pride and dignity!
I understand.
I understand.
Oh, no, it's pitch black in here.
Oh, no, it's pitch black in here.
It's not good for your eyes.
It's not good for your eyes.
I won't hear you out if you're here to make me reconsider the operation.
I won't hear you out if you're here to make me reconsider the operation.
I know. So I have a suggestion.
I know, which is why I'm here to offer my opinion.
The reason you kept Nordlicht split up into smaller units
The reason you kept Nordlicht split up into smaller units
was to hide their true strength so that they wouldn't be sent on reckless missions. Wasn't it, Richard?
was to hide their true strength so that they wouldn't be sent on reckless missions. Wasn't it, Richard?
The Republic weapons we captured— Juggernauts, were they?
The Republic weapons we captured— Juggernauts, were they?
Once I read the combat logs on them, I couldn't help it.
Once I read the combat logs on them, I couldn't help it.
A blade that's too sharp will either never be used or will be wielded until it breaks.
A blade that's too sharp will either never be used or will be wielded until it breaks.
Either way, it won't end well.
Either way, it won't end well.
In the end, your fears came true, though.
In the end, your fears came true, though.
Don't get too attached.
Don't get too attached.
Even if we ever-so-kindly took them in, they would never forget the battlefield.
Even if we ever-so-kindly took them in, they would never forget the battlefield.
I don't know about that.
I don't know about that.
They're still kids in their mid-teens.
They're still kids in their mid-teens.
Right now, they're not used to their new environment.
Right now, they're not used to their new environment.
It's all they can do to protect themselves.
It's all they can do to protect themselves.
But...
But...
Someday they might get used to this country
Someday they might get used to this country
and long for the things that were stolen from them.
and long for the things that were stolen from them.
And if they still choose to live on the battlefield,
And if they still choose to live on the battlefield,
it was their decision to make.
it was their decision to make.
I'll wait until then.
I'll wait until then.
However many years it takes.
However many years it takes.
Do you have a duty to go that far?
Do you have a duty to go that far?
Of course.
Of course.
It's our responsibility for arrogantly trying to save our fellow humans
It's our responsibility for arrogantly trying to save our fellow humans as you would a drowning puppy.
as you would a drowning puppy.
And you think a bloody blade, forged and honed on the battlefield, can understand human feelings?
And you think a bloody blade, forged and honed on the battlefield,
can understand human feelings?
We made the same bet before. Do you remember?
We made the same bet before. Do you remember?
I won back then.
I won back then.
And then the Legion took all your winnings.
And then the Legion took all your winnings.
Indeed.
Indeed.
Grethe, you're seeing someone you've lost in him. That's all.
Grethe, you're seeing someone you've lost in him. That's all.
Someone you'll never get back.
Someone you'll never get back.
So what if I do?
So what if I do?
If you're that worried, then that'll make this easier.
If you're that worried, then that'll make this easier.
Those slow transport helicopters aren't appropriate for my Reginleifs' big mission.
Those slow transport helicopters aren't appropriate for my Reginleifs' big mission.
Give me permission to use it.
Give me permission to use it.
"It," huh?
"It," huh?
I never thought I'd see the day when they'd open that sealed door.
I never thought I'd see the day when they'd open that sealed door.
I guess living long has its benefits, huh?
I guess living long has its benefits, huh?
"The sealed door"?
"The sealed door"?
That's what some call it.
That's what some call it.
If it's sealed, then it should be left that way.
If it's sealed, then it should be left that way.
Now, let's go.
Now, let's go.
What is this?
What is this?
An old Imperial Air Force hangar.
An old Imperial Air Force hangar.
For a prototype.
For a prototype.
A prototype... Is it an experimental plane?
A prototype... Is it an experimental plane?
That's right.
That's right.
It completed its test flights and was ready to enter mass production
It had completed its test flights, but we had to leave it due to the war breaking out before we could begin mass production.
when the war started, but we had to abandon this base.
This base is located next to the border.
This base is located next to the border.
I guess the Legion took it over real quick, huh?
I guess the Legion took it over real quick, huh?
Why is it underground?
Why is it underground?
There's a variety of reasons but it's safer from bombing.
There are a variety of reasons, but it's safer from bombing.
It also means that the Legion didn't find it.
It also means that the Legion didn't find it.
This is the XC-1 "Nachzehrer," a prototype ground-effect vehicle.
This is the XC-1 "Nachzehrer," a prototype ground-effect vehicle.
It's still sleeping right now, though.
It's still sleeping right now, though.
It flies?
It flies?
A "ground-effect vehicle"?
A "ground-effect vehicle"?
It's a plane that uses the ground effect
It's a plane that uses the ground effect, which occurs right above the ground, to fly.
which occurs right above the ground to fly.
It will get you to the Morpho far faster than a transport helicopter.
It will get you to the Morpho far faster than a transport helicopter.
Um, I think I heard you say, "right above the ground."
Um, I think I heard you say, "right above the ground."
That's right.
That's right.
It flies only a few meters above the ground!
It flies only a few meters above the ground!
It flies lower than a cruise missile, which makes it difficult for radar and AA to target.
It flies lower than a cruise missile, which makes it difficult for radar and anti-air to target.
That's the power of the Nachzehrer!
That's the power of the Nachzehrer!
What an awful name.
What an awful name.
A Nachzehrer is an old vampire legend from the southeast part of the Federacy.
A Nachzehrer is an old vampire legend from the southeast part of the Federacy.
It rises from its grave and wanders graveyards
It rises from its grave and wanders graveyards while dragging its shadow behind it and ringing church bells.
while dragging its shadow behind it, and ringing church bells.
Yeah, that is a nasty name.
Yeah, that is a nasty name.
Wait! We'll run into buildings if we're just a few meters off the ground.
Wait! We'll run into buildings if we're just a few meters off the ground.
This mission takes place in former Imperial territory.
This mission takes place in former imperial territory.
We have the geographic data.
We have the geographic data.
The Legion don't build buildings or cities so we'll be fine.
The Legion don't build buildings or cities, so we'll be fine.
What about the Legion themselves?
What about the Legion themselves?
We avoid them, of course.
We avoid them, of course.
First Lieutenant Nouzen can do that, right?
First Lieutenant Nouzen can do that, right?
I can tell you where they are.
I can tell you where they are.
But will it really work?
But will it really work?
This thing can't exactly turn on a dime, so we'll have problems if we get ambushed.
This thing can't exactly turn on a dime, so we'll have problems if we get ambushed.
But the three-country alliance will be handling most of the enemies, so we don't need to worry.
But the three-country alliance will handle most of the enemies, so we don't need to worry.
And then what?
And then what?
If we do reach the Morpho, can we win?
If we do reach the Morpho, can we win?
And even if we do win, we'll be in the middle of enemy territory.
And even if we do win, we'll be in the middle of enemy territory.
How will we get back?
How will we get back?
Well—
Well—
It's more important to take out the Morpho than worrying about how we're getting back.
It's more important to take out the Morpho than to worry about how we're going to get back.
But even so—
But even so—
Are you going to ignore it?
Are you going to ignore it?
You don't need me to tell you what would happen if we do.
You don't need me to tell you what would happen if we did.
With that being said,
With that being said, you seem to be assuming that this thing still flies, but...
you seem to be assuming that this thing still flies, but...
Who's going to pilot it?
Who's going to pilot it?
Who else?
Who else?
Me!
Me!
What do you think?
What do you think?
This isn't the time for jokes.
This isn't the time for jokes.
Who's really going to do it?
Who's really going to do it?
Me, as I said!
Me, as I said!
It's really me!
It's really me!
You're joking.
You're joking.
That's ridiculous!
That's ridiculous!
It's really me!
It's really me!
Come in.
Come in.
Frederica.
Frederica.
I'm not leaving.
I'm not leaving.
I came because I heard you were throwing a tantrum about not leaving.
I came because I heard you were throwing a tantrum about not leaving.
It's not a tantrum.
It's not a tantrum.
I'm a member of Nordlicht, too.
I'm a member of Nordlicht, too.
Why am I the only one that has to leave?
Why am I the only one who has to leave?
It shouldn't be anyway.
It shouldn't be, anyway.
You haven't forgotten what I said about mascots being hostages, right?
You haven't forgotten what I said about mascots being hostages, right?
An exception would be made for the president's daughter.
An exception would be made for the president's daughter.
But...
But...
Why are you suddenly saying this?
Why are you suddenly saying this?
You're the one who said that nobody else has the right to decide how you live!
You're the one who said that nobody else has the right to decide how you live!
I also said it's best not to get involved in someone's death if you don't have to.
I also said it's best not to get involved in someone's death if you don't have to.
Besides...
Besides...
I remember his voice.
I remember his voice.
I don't need you to show me.
I don't need you to show me.
It should be the other way around!
It should be the other way around!
Kiriya's one of my kin!
Kiriya's one of my kin!
You should be the ones to go home!
You should be the ones to go home!
I'll talk to Grethe.
I'll talk to Grethe.
You survived certain death in the 86th Sector.
You survived certain death in the Eighty-Sixth Sector.
You can't die in such a reckless operation.
You can't die in such a reckless operation.
I'll handle this.
I'll handle this.
You can see your knight,
You can see your knight,
but not the other Legion.
but not the other Legion.
Even if you break through, you'll all die.
Even if you break through, you'll all die.
But—
But—
Why are you so insistent on sending us back to the rear?
Why are you so insistent on sending us back to the rear?
Didn't you want us to kill your knight?
Didn't you want us to kill your knight?
Or maybe you don't really want to kill him at all?
Or maybe you don't really want to kill him at all?
If so, then go home. Forget about all this.
If so, then go home. Forget about all this.
You don't want to end up like me, right?
You don't want to end up like me, right?
And what about you? Whom do you think you're talking to?
And what about you? Who do you think you're talking to?
You followed your own brother onto the battlefield and slew his ghost after all.
You followed your own brother onto the battlefield and slew his ghost, after all.
Why are you telling me now that I can't chase my own ghost?
Why are you telling me now that I can't chase my own ghost?
Why are you telling me I can't achieve my goal?
Why are you telling me I can't achieve my goal?
Surely you realize it yourself, don't you?
Surely you realize it yourself, don't you?
That having no goal, no place to call "home,"
That having no goal, no place to call "home," with only your pride keeping you alive,
with only your pride keeping you alive,
is what turned you into a ghost like him!
is what turned you into a ghost like him!
Do you really want to be the same as him?!
Do you really want to be the same as him?!
I'm not your knight.
I'm not your knight.
You're free to compare if you like.
You're free to compare if you like.
But I don't want to be forced to join in your regret and atonement.
But I don't want to be forced to join in your regret and atonement.
You don't understand!
You don't understand!
I'm telling you not to go!
I'm telling you not to go!
So obey me, you impudent fool!
So obey me, you impudent fool!
You regret not telling your brother not to go, right?
You regret not telling your brother not to go, right?
You still regret that he went to his death without you saying anything!
You still regret that he went to his death without you saying anything!
So why are you trying to do the same thing he did?!
So why are you trying to do the same thing he did?!
Why are you trying to make me suffer,
Why are you trying to make me suffer,
just as your brother made you suffer?!
just as your brother made you suffer?!
Frederica...
Frederica...
Don't go, Shinei...
Don't go, Shinei...
I don't want you to die like Kiri.
I don't want you to die like Kiri.
I don't want... I don't want anyone else to die.
I don't want... I don't want anyone else to die.
I don't want to lose another big brother.
I don't want to lose another big brother.
I'm amazed Frederica agreed not to go.
I'm amazed Frederica agreed not to go.
I don't think she agreed.
I don't think she agreed.
She's locked up in her room and won't even come out to see us off.
She's locked up in her room and won't even come out to see us off.
She's the only one being left behind.
She's the only one being left behind.
That's enough to be angry about.
That's enough to be angry about.
If she won't go back to the rear, then it doesn't matter where she is.
If she won't go back to the rear, then it doesn't matter where she is.
Everybody,
Everybody,
it's time to board!
it's time to board!
Let's go.
Let's go.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Okay.
Okay.
You're sleepy?
You're sleepy?
Normally I'd be asleep at this hour.
Normally, I'd be asleep at this hour.
Sleep on the plane?
Sleep on the plane?
I can't sleep on planes.
I can't sleep on planes.
Let's go.
Let's go.
Good luck.
Good luck.
I hope it doesn't need to be used.
I hope it doesn't need to be used.
Everybody strapped in?
Everybody strapped in?
Yes, ma'am.
Yes, ma'am.
You were telling the truth about being the pilot, huh?
You were telling the truth about being the pilot, huh?
There's no other choice.
There's no other choice.
Most of the old Air Force pilots died long ago.
Most of the old Air Force pilots died long ago.
And I'm the only one who flew it during its flight tests.
And I'm the only one who flew it during its flight tests.
You did mention being a former Air Force pilot.
You did mention being a former Air Force pilot.
You sound like you've only just remembered, First Lieutenant.
You sound like you've only just remembered, First Lieutenant.
I'm sure you forgot this, too, then.
Then I'm sure you forgot this, too.
I'm opposed to sending kids like you to fight.
I'm opposed to sending kids like you to fight.
To you Eighty-Six, fighting to the end here is your source of pride, your identity.
To you Eighty-Six, fighting to the end here is your source of pride, your identity.
But I'm not giving up on this, either.
But I'm not giving up on this either.
If you're going to fight to the end,
If you're going to fight to the end,
then my job is to fight
then my job is to fight
alongside you as well.
alongside you as well.
The country you finally reached is far from a utopia.
The country you finally reached is far from a utopia.
But remember this.
But remember this.
Not one person in this country wants you to die in battle.
Not one person in this country wants you to die in battle.
We all want you to live.
We all want you to live.
That goes for me, the Division Commander, and the rest of the unit.
That goes for me, the division commander, and the rest of the unit.
And for me, too.
And for me, too.
Hey, it's been a while.
Hey, it's been a while.
How are you doing?
How are you doing?
What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
I'm here to cheer you on, of course!
I'm here to cheer you on, of course!
I'm the highest-ranking officer in the Federacy Army, after all.
I'm the highest-ranking officer in the Federacy Army, after all.
The Federacy's people, its territory, and its neighbors are all in danger.
The Federacy's people, its territory, and its neighbors are all in danger.
This is the least I could do.
This is the least I could do.
Especially since you're the core of this mission.
Especially since you're the core of this mission.
Yes.
Yes.
Nordlicht's success in this mission will determine the fate
Nordlicht's success in this mission will determine the fate
of the Federacy, the neighboring countries, and humanity itself.
of the Federacy, the neighboring countries, and humanity itself.
Keep that in mind. And make sure you destroy the Morpho.
Keep that in mind.
And make sure you destroy the Morpho.
We know you can do it.
We know you can do it.
Roger.
Roger.
And one more thing.
And one more thing.
This is your highest-priority mission.
This is your highest-priority mission.
Come back alive. All of you.
Come back alive. All of you.
We'll do our best, but...
We'll do our best, but...
Right?
Right?
We can't promise.
We can't promise.
That's not good enough.
That's not good enough.
You need to come back, no matter what.
You need to come back, no matter what.
You're fighting to the end, right?
You're fighting to the end, right?
Which means you'll need to fight until the war's over.
Which means you'll need to fight until the war's over.
That's why... come back. No matter what.
That's why... come back. No matter what.
That's right.
That's right.
Come back, no matter what.
Come back, no matter what.
Otherwise...
Otherwise...
I'll destroy this world.
I'll destroy this world.
Mr. President.
Mr. President.
Yes.
Yes.
Let's get started.
Let's get started.
Attention, comrades!
Attention, comrades!
The Western Theater forces will begin their advance into Legion-held territory.
The western front's forces will begin their advance into Legion-held territory.
This battle will determine not only the fate of the Federal Republic of Giad,
This battle will determine not only the fate of the Federal Republic of Giad
but also those of the United Kingdom of Roa Gracia, the Alliance of Wald,
but also that of the United Kingdom of Roa Gracia, the Alliance of Wald,
and the other nations whose cries for help we haven't even heard yet!
and the other nations whose cries for help we haven't even heard yet!
This is the greatest operation in the history of mankind!
This is the greatest operation in the history of mankind!
You are the mighty shield that defends your homeland,
You are the mighty shield that defends your homeland
and the sharp sword that cuts open a future for humanity!
and the sharp sword that cuts open a future for humanity!
We will be a symbol of justice for the world!
We will be a symbol of justice for the world!
Keep our successful battles close to your heart
Keep our successful battles close to your heart
and advance, bravely, valiantly!
and advance bravely and valiantly!
Commence the operation.
Commence the operation.
Fire!
Fire!
Let's go, men!
Let's go, men!
Advance!
Advance!
Flywheels 1 and 2 activated.
First and second Flywheels activated.
Transformers operating nominally.
Transformers operating nominally.
Initiating cooling of catapult rails.
Initiating cooling of catapult rails.
Cooling unit output at 23% and rising.
Cooling unit output at 23% and rising.
Opening canopy. Deploying catapult rails.
Opening canopy. Deploying catapult rails.
All joint locks released.
All joint locks released.
Nachzehrer, ready for takeoff!
Nachzehrer, ready for takeoff!
I've been waiting for this, you tin cans.
I've been waiting for this, you tin cans.
They're on the move!
They're on the move!
Phase 1 complete.
Phase One complete.
We've succeeded in luring the forward Legion units out of position.
We've succeeded in luring the forward Legion units out of position.
We will now move to Phase 2.
We will now move to Phase Two.
Tiwaz HQ to Léraðr HQ.
Tiwaz HQ to Læraðr HQ.
Nachzehrer, you are cleared for takeoff!
Nachzehrer, you are cleared for takeoff!
Roger.
Roger.
Okay, here we go!
Okay, here we go!
Nachzehrer, launch!
Nachzehrer, launch!
T-This is scarier than I thought.
Th-This is scarier than I thought.
Is the person who came up with this crazy?
Is the person who came up with this crazy?
Oh, it's an honor to have you say that! I thought nothing scared you!
Oh, it's an honor to have you say that! I thought nothing scared you!
We have a little over 1000 km until our destination.
We have a little over 100 km until our destination.
Enjoy these nine minutes in the sky!
Enjoy these nine minutes in the sky!
Nachzehrer has been launched successfully
Nachzehrer has been launched successfully
and is proceeding as planned!
and is proceeding as planned!
Unit 4, signal lost!
Unit four, signal lost!
We've lost contact with the 2nd Company!
We've lost contact with the second company!
Stay calm! Unit 1, Unit 2, keep moving forward!
Stay calm! Units one and two, keep moving forward!
Infantry, follow our lead!
Infantry unit, follow our lead!
Pull back!
Pull back!
Damn it!
Damn it!
Get me a damage report! The battle's not over!
Get me a damage report! The battle's not over!
If you have something you want to protect, then fight on!
If you have something you want to protect, then fight on!
Raise your heads and move forward!
Raise your heads and move forward!
The Federacy isn't retreating.
The Federacy isn't retreating.
Just a little more!
Just a little more!
Just hang in there a little more!
Just hang in there a little more!
And then those goddamn disgusting Eighty-Six will...
And then those goddamn disgusting Eighty-Six will...
Then we'll win!
Then we'll win!
Yeah.
Yeah.
If we take out the Morpho, we win, right?
If we take out the Morpho, we win, right?
We have to live up to their expectations.
We have to live up to their expectations.
Yeah, if they're working that hard.
Yeah, if they're working that hard.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Stay this way forever.