Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut S01 - WBDP vs. RigAV1
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# WBDP
# RigAV1
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Altitude 5,000... 6,000!
Altitude: 5,000... 6,000!
First stage jettison complete.
First stage separation confirmed.
Temperature stabilized at 20C.
Temperature stabilized at 20°C.
Heart rate: three times normal.
Heart rate: three times normal.
Respiratory rate: four times normal. No issues.
Respiratory rate: four times normal. No issues.
Leaving the atmosphere. We're officially zero-G.
Leaving the atmosphere. We're officially zero-G.
Orbit insertion successful!
Orbit insertion successful!
Vital signs normal. It's alive in space!
Vital signs normal.
It's alive in space!
That day, an animal flew in space for the first time in history.
That day, an animal flew in space for the first time in history.
The UZSR's incredible feat shocked the entire world.
The UZSR's incredible feat shocked the entire world.
Someday, I'll go!
Someday, I'll go!
Sinus Iridum, Palus Somni, Mare Tranquillitatis...
Sinus Iridum, Palus Somni, Mare Tranquillitatis...
In an era where humans have yet to reach the cosmos,
In an era where humans have yet to reach the cosmos,
this is the story of a boy and girl who risk their lives for their love of space.
this is the story of a boy and girl who risk their lives for their love of space.
After the World War which divided the globe,
After the World War that divided the globe,
the east's Zirnitra Union
the East's Zirnitra Union
and west's United Kingdom of Arnack
and the West's United Kingdom of Arnack
set their sights on space, which was yet unclaimed.
set their sights on space, which was yet unclaimed.
The UZSR moved first.
The UZSR moved first.
On October 4th, 1957, the UZSR launched the first satellite into orbit.
On October 4th, 1957, the UZSR launched the first satellite into orbit.
One month after, they put the first animal into space.
One month later, they put the first animal into space.
The United Kingdom's response exploded two seconds after launch.
The United Kingdom's response exploded two seconds after launch.
The UZSR was unstoppable.
The UZSR was unstoppable.
The UK triumphs at making burgers, but the UZSR triumphs at lunar landings.
The UK triumphs at making burgers,
Their dignity on the line,
but the UZSR triumphs at lunar landings.
With their dignity on the line,
the nations raced to claim the first human spaceflight.
the nations raced to claim the first human spaceflight.
Cosmonaut Lev Leps has returned home!
Cosmonaut Lev Leps has returned home!
Who's a cosmonaut now?
Who's a cosmonaut now?
You're just a reserve.
You're just a reserve.
In spirit, okay? In spirit...
In spirit, okay? In spirit...
Thank goodness. The trip's finally over.
Thank goodness. The trip's finally over.
Hey, Lev!
Hey, Lev!
What is it, sir?
What is it, sir?
Follow me. Comrade Chief wants to talk.
Follow me.
Comrade Chief wants to talk.
The Chief?
The Chief?
What'd you do now?
What'd you do now?
Nothing at all!
Nothing at all!
It's gotta be something. He wouldn't come way out here for nothing.
It's gotta be something.
He wouldn't come way out here for nothing.
Was nice knowing you.
Was nice knowing you.
Hurry up, Lev!
Hurry up, Lev!
Yes, sir!
Yes, sir!
Long time no see.
Long time no see.
I take it you're training hard to be selected for the first, human spaceflight?
I take it you're training hard to be selected for the first human spaceflight?
Yes, Comrade Chief!
Yes, Comrade Chief!
Though after your incident, you were demoted to a reserve candidate.
Though after your incident, you were demoted to a reserve candidate.
Your marks are high, but presently, there's zero chance that you're chosen.
Your marks are high, but presently, there's zero chance you'll be chosen.
I understand that.
I understand that.
But I have other uses for your talent. I'm assigning you to a certain project.
But I have other uses for your talent.
Huh? Yes, sir!
I'm assigning you to a certain project.
The Manned Spaceflight Project, "Mechta"
Huh?
Yes, sir!
The Manned Spaceflight Project: "Mechta."
Our mission is the same, but the Committee has added a new objective.
Our mission is the same, but the Committee has added a new objective.
Let's finish the UK off!
Let's finish the UK off once and for all!
When we put a human in space, I want it broadcast live to the world!
When we put a human in space, I want it broadcast live to the world!
A live broadcast? But if we fail, we can't cover it up like we have before.
A live broadcast?
Precisely. That presents us with a huge problem.
But if we fail, we won't be able to cover it up like before.
Isn't that right, Dr. Mozhaysky?
Precisely.
There're things a dog can't tell us:
That presents us with a huge problem.
Can people function in zero gravity? Will seeing the globe break their spirit?
Isn't that right,
Our cosmonauts are like heroes.
Dr. Mozhaysky?
If one is hurt or killed during the broadcast, it'll be a disaster.
Yes, there are things a dog can't tell us:
Can a person function in zero gravity? Will seeing the globe break their spirit?
Our cosmonauts are viewed as heroes.
If one is injured or killed during the broadcast, it'll be a disaster.
When we brought this up to the Committee,
When we brought this up to the Committee,
they demanded we perform an outrageous experiment.
they demanded we perform an outrageous experiment.
To use people?
To use people?
Experimental subjects are mere objects.
Test subjects are mere objects.
The Supreme Leader has given us the order. If we fail, our lives may be forfeit.
The Supreme Leader has given us the order.
If we fail, our lives may be forfeit.
What must I do?
What must I do?
Hmm?
Hmm?
I'm the subject, right?
I'm the test subject, aren't I?
You fool. If we sent you to space, you'd be a full-fledged cosmonaut.
You fool. If we sent you to space, you'd be a full-fledged cosmonaut.
Then who is?
Then who is it?
Not a human, but a vampire.
Not a human, but a vampire.
Vampire?
A vampire?
Vampires are a rare species, isolated deep in the mountains of UZSR territory.
Vampires are a rare species, isolated deep within the mountains of UZSR territory.
Most people have a terrifying image of them from movies and novels,
Most people have a terrifying image of them from films and novels,
but have never seen one.
but have never seen one.
Lev was one of those people.
Lev was one of those people.
Come out of there.
Come out of there.
That girl's a vampire?
That girl's a vampire?
That's right. Tracking ID: N44.
That's right.
Codename N44.
Though their species has peculiar traits and abilities,
Though their species has peculiar traits and abilities,
they're biologically close to humans.
they're biologically similar to humans.
Therefore, an ideal subject for our experiment.
Therefore, an ideal subject for our experiment.
They don't classify as humans, so it won't count as human flight.
They don't classify as humans, so it won't count as human flight.
And if she dies, it's an easy cover-up.
And if she dies, it's an easy cover-up.
Now then, Lev...
Now then, Lev...
Yes, sir!
Yes, sir!
Your mission is as follows...
Your mission is as follows...
You have four objectives.
You have four objectives.
One: for roughly two months until launch, you're to monitor and train N44.
One: for roughly two months until launch, you're to monitor and train N44.
Two: keep N44's identity a secret from civilians.
Two: keep N44's identity a secret from civilians.
Irina Luminesk... Age 21?
Irina Luminesk...
Age 21?
Three: ensure N44 does not escape.
Three: ensure N44 does not escape.
Four: live in the adjacent room to monitor N44 at all times.
Four: live in the adjacent room to monitor N44 at all times.
Wait... I'm living here, too?
Wait... I'm living here, too?
Your personal effects were moved to the next cell.
Your personal effects were moved to the next cell.
Stand up, N44.
Stand up, N44.
Lev, when you take her outside, make sure to hide her ears.
Lev, when you take her outside, make sure to hide her ears.
We can go outside?
We can go outside?
Think of it like walking a dog so the solitude doesn't bore you to death.
Think of it as walking a dog so the solitude doesn't bore you to death.
Well, I'll be on my way.
Well, I'll be on my way.
I'm all on my own?
I'm all on my own?
As if. You'll have a helper well-versed in vampires.
As if.
You'll have a helper well-versed in vampires.
Anya!
Anya!
She's young, but bright. She'll fill you in on the details.
She's young, but bright. She'll fill you in on the details.
Nice to meet you! I'm N44's health manager, Anya!
Nice to meet you!
I'm N44's health manager, Anya!
N-Nice to meet you.
N-Nice to meet you.
I think you know, but treat N44 like an experimental subject--like an object.
I think you know, but treat N44 like a test subject—like an object.
Yes, sir!
Yes, sir!
My dreams are done for.
My dreams are done for.
May I continue now?
May I continue now?
Yeah, sorry.
Yeah, sorry.
Vampires are weak against sunlight, so training will last from dusk till dawn.
Vampires are weak against sunlight, so training will last from dusk till dawn.
Meaning I've gotta sleep all day long?
Meaning I've gotta sleep all day long?
By the way, does sunlight turn 'em into ashes?
By the way, does sunlight really turn them to ashes?
No! That's a myth!
No! That's a myth!
It'll just cause their skin to tingle, but they do seem to get heatstroke easily.
It'll just cause their skin to tingle, but they do seem to get heatstroke easily.
However, night vision allows them to see in the dark.
However, night vision allows them to see in the dark.
Yeah?
Yeah?
Lev, here's today's schedule.
Lev, here's today's schedule.
Meal, city tour, sleeping until dusk tomorrow...
Meal, city tour, sleeping until dusk tomorrow...
Meal?
Meal?
Does she drink blood?
Does she drink blood?
No, she'll have the same meals as you.
No, she'll have the same meals as you.
Not blood?
Not blood?
No! The other candidates are in the cafeteria, so go introduce her!
No!
The other candidates are in the cafeteria, so go introduce her!
Roger that.
Roger that.
Let's go, Irina. Put these on.
Let's go, Irina. Put these on.
Lev! You mustn't use her name!
Lev! You mustn't use her name!
I'll call her Irina when we're around town.
I'll call her Irina when we're around town.
Why?
Why?
If I call her N44, people will ask questions.
If I call her N44, people will ask questions.
But, that's...
But, that's...
You look like a regular candidate now.
You look like a regular candidate now.
About 9,000 people live in this city doing space research.
About 9,000 people live in this city doing space research.
But it's not on the map and they're not registered citizens.
But it's not on the map, and they're not registered citizens.
'Cuz space research is a national secret.
That's 'cause space research is a national secret.
Here's the cafeteria. I'll introduce you to everyone.
Here's the cafeteria.
Take off your hat. Might as well show 'em right off the bat.
I'll introduce you to everyone.
This is N44, Irina Luminesk. All right, guys?
Take off your hat.
Might as well show them right off the bat.
This is N44, Irina Luminesk.
All right, guys?
Let's go.
Let's go.
--What, her? --Who's that?
What, her?
Who's that?
Her ears are pointy.
Her ears are pointy.
Fangs?
Fangs?
Does she bite?
Does she bite?
She's got the vampire skin and eyes.
She's got the vampire skin and eyes.
She looks human.
She looks human.
But she's a monster.
But she's a monster.
I'll suck your blood! I'll suck your blood!
I'll suck your blood!
Can it, Yustin.
Can it, Yustin.
Eh?
Huh?
You're an idiot.
You're an idiot.
Would you say that without backup?
Would you say that if you were alone?
I oughta--!
I oughta—!
So tasteless. That's why I hate humans.
So tasteless.
That's why I hate humans.
What?!
What?!
H-Hey...
H-Hey...
She hates humans...
She hates humans...
Hold on! Guys, just listen!
Hold on! Guys, just listen!
She eats the same food as us. Didn't Lt. Gen. Viktor tell you guys?
She eats the same food as us.
Didn't Lt. Gen. Viktor tell you guys?
Welcome to the forefront of space research!
Welcome to the forefront of space research!
What?
What?
She devoted her life to helping us. Let's be thankful!
She devoted her life to helping us.
Let's be thankful!
Mikhail...
Mikhail...
Why don't we let Lev take over from here?
Why don't we let Lev take over from here?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Tsk!
Tsk!
Hey, where's our food?
Hey, where's our food?
Eh?
Huh?
You eat what humans do, right?
You eat what humans do, right?
That's borscht--a Zirnitra specialty.
That's borscht—a Zirnitra specialty.
Also, I was told to give you this.
Also, I was told to give you this.
Milk?
Milk?
Yup!
Yup!
The residential sector has all sorts of places--libraries, schools, restaurants...
The residential sector has all sorts of places—
Even a lake you can skate on in winter.
libraries, schools, restaurants...
Even a lake for skating in the winter.
What's up? Something wrong?
What's up? Something wrong?
Don't look!
Don't look!
Stay back, human!
Stay back, human!
But, the cross...
But, the cross...
Huh? What?
Huh? What?
Did you read that that's our weak point in a book or something?
Did you read that that's our weakness in a book or something?
So, you're okay?
So, you're okay?
It's all nonsense that humans made up.
It's all nonsense that humans made up.
Uh, what's that?
Uh, what's that?
That's...
That's...
What is it?
What is it?
Well, that's the grave of the first dog in space, Maly.
Well, that's the grave of the first dog in space, Maly.
You mourn the lives you treat as objects? That's backwards.
You mourn the lives you treat as objects? How hypocritical.
It wasn't always this way.
It wasn't always this way.
If anything, Maly was loved.
If anything, Maly was loved.
Three years ago, the regime demanded the first animal spaceflight.
Three years ago, the regime demanded the first animal spaceflight.
Except, Maly's ship was incomplete and wasn't built to return.
However, Maly's ship was incomplete and wasn't built to return.
But the regime's words were final.
But the regime's words were final.
Rapid heart rate and breathing.
Rapid heart rate and breathing.
Engine cut-off. Ship is now zero-G.
Engine cut-off. Ship is now zero-G.
It's alive in space!
It's alive in space!
They achieved a historical feat, but...
They achieved a historical feat, but...
Anomalies!
Anomalies!
Internal temperature is rising! 42! 43C!
Internal temperature is rising!
Due to the extreme heat, Maly died in a few hours.
42... 43°C!
A few hours? I read it flew for a week in the paper!
Due to the extreme heat,
Maly died within a few hours.
A few hours?
The papers said it flew for a week!
Was that a lie?
Was that a lie?
I've said too much.
I've said too much.
After that tragedy, it became an unwritten rule to treat subjects like objects.
After that tragedy, it became an unwritten rule to treat subjects like objects.
Isn't that just running away from the guilt?
Isn't that just a way to escape the guilt?
Who knows?
Perhaps.
I guess that makes you lucky--that I'm a cursed species and not a cute dog.
I suppose you're lucky, then—
That's not--
that I'm a cursed species and not a cute dog.
That's not—
It's fine.
It's fine.
I don't want some human's sympathy anyway.
I don't want some human's sympathy anyway.
Experimental subjects are mere objects.
Test subjects are mere objects.
No. To me...
No. To me...
It's so damn cold.
It's so damn cold.
It's me. I'm coming in.
It's me. I'm coming in.
Are you cold? Want a blanket?
Are you cold?
No, I'm not cold. Don't you know my species handles cold just fine?
Want a blanket?
Oh, the weak against heat thing...
No, I'm not cold.
Don't you know my species handles cold just fine?
Oh, right... the weakness to heat.
So leave already.
So leave already.
Sorry for not knowing.
I'm sorry for not knowing.
And sorry for not stopping them from saying mean things in the cafeteria.
And I'm sorry for not stopping them from saying those things in the cafeteria.
And, as for me... Sorry for treating you like an experimental subject.
As for me...
That guy and that Anya girl...
I'm sorry for treating you like a test subject.
If they get orders to kill me, they won't think twice about it.
Him and that Anya girl...
I won't let my guard down. Humans can't be trusted.
If they get the order to kill me, they won't think twice.
I won't let my guard down.
Humans can never be trusted.
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There are 20 cosmonaut candidates in total.
There are twenty cosmonaut candidates in total.
Out of 3,000 applicants from the UZSR army,
Out of 3,000 applicants from the UZSR army,
these elites were selected for being the brightest and the best.
these elites were selected as the brightest and the best.
However, even for these elites, cosmonaut training is no easy feat.
However, even for these elites, cosmonaut training is no easy feat.
Dear me, those poor souls. I wonder if that vampire girl will hold up?
Dear me, those poor souls.
I wonder if that vampire girl will hold up?
It's Lev! I'm coming in!
It's Lev! I'm coming in!
Go ahead.
Go ahead.
Morning! It's time for training... Huh?
Morning!
It's time for training...
Huh?
You didn't use it...
You didn't use it...
Let's start already.
Let's start already.
Leave your necklace behind.
Leave your necklace behind.
Why?
Why?
You'll have to take it off everywhere we go.
You'll have to take it off everywhere we go.
It's pretty. What gem is that?
It's pretty. What gem is that?
Don't look. You'll defile it.
Don't look. You'll defile it.
Defile...?
Defile...?
I'll take it off.
I'll take it off.
So? What's the training plan?
So?
What's the training plan?
The same one as the candidates!
The same one as the candidates!
We run 12 times around the track to build up endurance.
We run twelve laps around the track to build up endurance.
It's your first time, so go easy. Run at your own pace.
It's your first time, so go easy.
Run at your own pace.
Ready...!
Ready...!
Start!
Start!
Wait! It's not a race! Go all out and you won't last the day!
Wait!
It's not a race!
If you go all out now, you won't last the day!
Humans are just slow.
Humans are just slow.
She doesn't wanna listen, huh?
She doesn't want to listen, huh?
In that case, I won't let her show me up!
In that case,
I won't let her show me up!
You're going too fast!
You're going too fast!
Vampire...!
Vampire...!
That was over the top for a warm-up!
That was over the top for a warm-up!
I know!
I know!
Still, she kept up with you! She can fill in for a candidate, no problem!
Still, she kept up with you.
I was worried training might be too hard, so that's a relief. But...
She can fill in for a candidate, no problem!
I was worried the training might be too hard, so that's a relief.
But...
I lost to a human...
I lost to a human...
Her competitiveness... That could pose a problem. Right, Anya?
Her competitiveness...
That could pose a problem.
Right, Anya?
I'm very intrigued by her body!
I'm very intrigued by her body!
It's your first physical, so let's be thorough!
It's your first physical, so let's be thorough!
Height, weight, blood pressure, breasts, hips, butt size, X-ray, and blood test!
Height, weight, blood pressure, breasts, hips, butt size, X-ray, and blood test!
She's all yours, Anya. I'll sit over here.
She's all yours, Anya. I'll sit over here.
Why are you staying?
Why are you staying?
Huh?
Huh?
Would you stay for a human girl?
Would you stay for a human girl?
No way. But I'm monitoring you.
No way. But I'm monitoring you.
Get out.
Get out.
But--
But—
Get out!
Get out!
But--!
But—!
Get out!
Get out!
Human men are so insensitive.
Human men are so insensitive.
Now she hates me more.
Now she hates me more.
Whoa! So white and smooth!
Whoa! So white and smooth!
Don't stare.
Don't stare.
158 centimeters... 43 kilos...!
158 centimeters...
43 kilos...!
That's light.
That's light.
And breasts... 82!
And breasts... 82!
Don't touch.
Don't touch.
A very human reaction! Let's see...
A very human reaction!
What are you doing now? Why are you wiggling your fingers?
Let's see...
Hey! Stay away!
What are you doing now?
Wh-Why are you wiggling your fingers?
Hey!
Stay away!
Ooh! Don't worry, it won't hurt!
Ooh! Don't worry, it won't hurt!
I hope not!
I hope not!
Okay, okay. Now show me your breasts, please!
Okay, okay. Now show me your breasts, please!
You've gotta move your hands!
You've gotta move your hands!
She's an object...
She's an object...
Is this toothpaste?
Is this toothpaste?
It's space food.
It's space food.
Space food...
Space food...
Don't expect too much. Scientists make the stuff.
Don't expect too much.
Scientists make the stuff.
Eat it all! This is training, too!
Eat it all! This is training, too!
You like it? The stuff tastes awful.
You like it?
Since it seems you don't know, we don't have a palate.
The stuff tastes awful.
So you can't taste stuff?
In case you didn't know, we don't have a sense of taste.
Yeah. But we do feel textures, heat, and cold.
So you can't taste anything?
No.
But we do feel texture, heat, and cold.
Smell and texture matter more than taste.
Smell and texture matter more than taste.
Wow. Wasn't expecting that.
Wow. Wasn't expecting that.
If you eat the same stuff as us, why are you called blood-suckers?
If you eat the same food we do, why are you called blood-suckers?
Don't you guys drink blood?
Don't you guys drink blood?
Drinking blood is banned for being barbaric. I've only done it once.
Drinking blood is banned for being barbaric.
On my tenth birthday for a traditional ritual.
I've only done it once.
I didn't like it, but I had to. They say it's to remember our roots.
On my tenth birthday, for a traditional ritual.
I didn't like it, but I had to.
They say it's to remember our roots.
What was it like?
What was it like?
Delicious.
Delicious.
My body felt warm and I was filled with strength.
My body felt warm, and I was filled with strength.
Before you ask, I don't drink human blood. It would taint me.
Before you ask, I don't drink human blood.
If all that's true, I don't get the whole "cursed species" thing.
It would taint me.
It's human nonsense. Back during the plague, they put all the blame on us.
If all that's true, I don't understand the "cursed species" stigma.
It's human nonsense.
Back during the plague, they put all the blame on us.
Ever since, that's how they've portrayed us in books.
Ever since, that's how they've portrayed us in books.
Milk... Are you wondering why vampires drink it?
Milk...
Are you wondering why vampires drink it?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Because teats are made from blood.
Because milk is made from blood.
Huh?
Huh?
Milk's a substitute for blood. Have you had it before?
It's a substitute for blood.
Have you had it before?
I have.
I have.
Yeah?
Yeah?
In space, the ship is controlled at 20C, but issues could make it hot.
In space, the ship is kept at 20°C, but malfunctions could cause it to overheat.
This is training to help endure it. You'll stay in a 90C steam bath for an hour.
This training helps you endure it.
Maly died due to extreme heat. If a vampire weak to heat can endure it,
You'll stay in a 90°C steam bath for an hour.
Maly died due to extreme heat.
If a vampire weak to heat can endure it,
we can assume a human cosmonaut can survive it, too.
we can assume a human cosmonaut can survive it, too.
Sorry to keep you.
Sorry to keep you.
It's okay.
It's okay.
Today's schedule is hot room and load training.
Today's schedule is hot room and load training.
People should be asleep this time of day, and I'm stuck training this filth?
People should be asleep at this hour,
N44, I'll go first to--
yet I'm stuck training this filth?
Wait! Have her put this on first.
N44, I'll go first to—
Wait!
Have her put this on first.
Why?
Why?
To restrain the filth.
To restrain the filth.
I don't think she'll run away.
I don't think she'll try to run.
She's just hiding her fangs. Bind her!
She's just hiding her fangs. Bind her!
Um...
Um...
You can bind me.
You can bind me.
Huh?
Huh?
They're just accessories to me.
These are just accessories to me.
Got your cross and garlic, scaredy cat?
Got your cross and garlic ready, scaredy-cat?
You little...!
You little...!
Vice-Director Sagalevich...
Vice-Director Sagalevich...
Enough! Let's begin!
Enough! Let's begin!
Right.
Right.
It's hell in there!
It's hell in there!
N44, give the signal if it's too much.
N44, give the signal if it's too much.
You stink. Go away.
You stink. Go away.
She's melting.
She's melting.
Don't push yourself.
Don't push yourself.
W-Water!
W-Water!
You hung in there!
You hung in there!
That was nothing!
That was nothing!
More!
More!
Done, are we? Next!
Done, are we? Next!
Six-G!
Six Gs!
When rockets launch, they go against gravity.
When rockets launch, they accelerate against gravity.
Passengers aboard feel crushed by many times their own weight.
The passengers inside feel crushed by many times their own weight.
Right now, Lev is probably nauseous, in pain, and his body feels like lead.
Right now, Lev is probably nauseous, in pain, and his body feels like lead.
Go for five minutes. Try not to throw up!
Go for five minutes. Try not to throw up!
Of course, I won't.
Of course I won't.
Franz!
Franz!
Huh?
Huh?
Tighten it!
Tighten it!
It already is.
It already is.
I don't care! Tighten it more!
I don't care! Tighten it more!
Uh... Right.
Uh... Right.
Weak! Give her two months of training in one go!
Weak! Give her two months of training all at once!
R-Right.
R-Right.
Up it more!
Up it more!
J-Jeez...
J-Jeez...
This is dangerous!
This is dangerous!
Don't like how I do things?! Well, then, hit me! Isn't that what you do?
Don't like how I do things?!
Today's training is over! Franz, cleanse everything with holy water!
Well, then, hit me! Isn't that what you do?
You okay?! Can you stand?
Today's training is over!
Franz, cleanse everything with holy water!
You okay?!
Can you stand?
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
Blood! I'll patch you up!
Blood! I'll patch you up!
Don't worry, it's just chafing. You'd do that for me?
Don't worry, it's just chafing.
Of course! Not caring for live subjects is a researcher's sin!
You'd do that for me?
Of course!
Neglecting a live subject is a researcher's greatest sin!
I'll get the first-aid kit!
I'll get the first-aid kit!
The color of their blood is the same as ours.
The color of their blood is the same as ours.
Not a single complaint yet. Forget running away; she's giving it her all.
Not a single complaint yet.
And she's doing exceptionally. Research subject? It's more like...
Forget running away; she's giving it her all.
And she's performing exceptionally.
A research subject? It's more like...
I'm done.
I'm done.
Good work. Has it healed?
Good work.
Has it healed?
Where are you looking?
Where are you looking?
Huh? I wasn't!
Huh? I wasn't!
Like I believe that.
Like I believe that.
Hey, about training... When do we practice flying?
Hey, about training... When do we practice flying?
The ship? We don't.
The ship? We don't.
Then how do we fly?
Then how do we fly?
The machine does it all. You just sit there.
The machine does it all.
We only study to fill out the log and train our bodies for launch.
You just sit there.
Oh, but there is one thing. You've gotta master the parachute landing.
We only study to complete the logs and condition our bodies for the launch.
Oh, but there is one thing.
You must master the parachute landing.
Why?
Why?
There's no other way to land but a parachute.
There's no way to land other than by parachute.
The ideal re-entry would be a retrothrusted soft-landing.
The ideal re-entry
would be a retro-rocket soft landing.
But we don't have that technology yet.
But we don't have that technology yet.
Our plan is for an in-flight ejection.
Our plan is for an in-flight ejection.
After atmospheric re-entry and falling to 7km, the whole seat is ejected.
After atmospheric re-entry and descending to seven kilometers, the entire seat is ejected.
It all happens automatically; the problem is after.
It all happens automatically; the problem comes afterward.
You need to detach from the seat and land safely with a parachute.
You need to detach from the seat and land safely with a parachute.
Nobody's ever done it like this before.
Nobody's ever done it like this before.
You've never used a parachute before, right?
You've never used a parachute before, right?
Right. I've never flown, either.
Right. I've never flown, either.
Two months is just not enough time.
Two months is just not enough time.
It's fine, as long as the seat is properly ejected.
It's fine, as long as the seat is properly ejected.
One more thing: she might lose consciousness on re-entry.
One more thing: she might lose consciousness on re-entry.
Landing unconscious is...
Landing unconscious is...
Doesn't matter. It's an experiment to measure risk.
Doesn't matter. It's an experiment to measure risk.
In other words, it's fine if N44 has a crash landing and dies.
In other words,
Let's get you used to the height. Slide down to the bank on the left first.
it's fine if N44 has a crash landing and dies.
Let's get you used to the height.
First, slide down to the left bank.
You listening?
You listening?
Are you scared?
Are you scared?
Of course not!
Of course not!
The air force academy said this to anyone who was afraid:
The air force academy used to say this to anyone who was afraid:
Tuck your chin or get whiplash!
Chin to the chest or get whiplash!
Huh?
Huh?
Go!
Go!
You okay?!
You okay?!
I'll jump on my own next time, so don't do that!
I'll jump on my own next time, so don't do that again!
Hey!
Hey!
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
Are you afraid of heights? Let's stop for today.
Are you afraid of heights?
Let's stop for today.
Just a sec.
Just a sec.
Hmm?
Hm?
Here.
Here.
What is it?
What is it?
Soda water. It's good stuff.
Soda water. It's good stuff.
I told you I can't taste.
I told you I can't taste.
You'll feel the fizzle, though. It's invigorating.
You'll feel the fizz, though.
That's the best! Try it.
It's invigorating.
Hmm? You afraid to drink it? Humans chug it.
That's the best!
Try it.
Hm? You afraid to drink it?
Humans chug it.
I'm not afraid!
I'm not afraid!
You like that?
You like that?
You tricked me!
You tricked me!
Sorry! But it's invigorating, right?
Sorry! But it's invigorating, right?
It was. Huh?
It was.
Lemon seltzer is good, too. Tastes real crisp.
Huh?
Lemon seltzer is good, too.
Tastes real crisp.
Lemon seltzer...
Lemon seltzer...
Want some?
Want some?
Nope! Let's hurry back before the sun rises!
Nope! Let's hurry back before the sun rises!
I said I didn't want it!
I said I didn't want it!
Who even drinks this?
Who even drinks this?
Tasty!
Tasty!
How's your after-shower drink?
How's your after-shower drink?
Good, yeah?
Good, yeah?
Not at all!
Not at all!
It's good with booze, too!
It's good with booze, too!
Shut up, human!
Shut up, human!
Don't look! Quit peeping! Keep out, pervert! Lecher!
Don't look!
Quit peeping! Keep out, pervert! Lecher!
I don't care about your soda water, but it's a waste to dump it!
I don't care about your soda water, but it's a waste to dump it!
How's the unit coming along?
How is the unit coming along?
Less than 50% done. The cargo is much bigger than a dog, so it's not easy.
Less than 50% done.
The cargo is much bigger than a dog, so it's not easy.
How about N44?
How about N44?
No resistance. She's training earnestly.
No resistance. She's training earnestly.
Picking him was the right choice.
Picking him was the right choice.
But why assign Lev, the reserve?
But why assign Lev, the reserve?
Because of what happened after the test run of 0.
Because of what happened after the test run of zero.
Out of the thousands of people who've seen my child, only he showed respect.
Out of the thousands of people who've seen my child,
only he showed respect.
To him, the species difference is likely a trivial matter.
To him, the species difference is likely a trivial matter.
His demotion wasn't a big deal, either.
His demotion wasn't a big deal, either.
But violence towards a superior officer is a code violation, regardless of why.
But violence toward a superior officer is a code violation, regardless of why.
Anyway, keep a close eye on things.
Anyway, keep a close eye on things.
Is something happening?
Is something happening?
No, but you understand.
No, but you understand.
When it comes to space research, our true enemy isn't just the UK.
When it comes to space research, our true enemy isn't just the UK.
We have enemies within, too.
We have enemies within, too.
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Irina...
Irina...
I'm fine. This is nothing.
I'm fine. This is nothing.
You sure about that?
You sure about that?
Don't make fun!
Don't make fun of me!
It's been ten days since Irina started training.
It's been ten days since Irina started training.
Her performance in practically all of the training rivaled the finest candidates.
In almost every discipline, her performance has rivaled that of the top candidates.
The only exception... being this.
The only exception...
being this.
Need a hand?
Need a hand?
No need. It's just...
No thanks.
I'm imagining what it'll look like when I crash full speed into the ground.
It's just...
We've gotta fix that.
I keep imagining what it'll look like when I crash into the ground at full speed.
The capital of Zirnitra Union, Sangrad.
We'll have to fix that.
The capital of the Zirnitra Union, Sangrad.
Within the massive walls of its Citadel, a secret cabinet meeting was being held.
Within the massive walls of its Citadel, a secret cabinet meeting was being held.
Currently, experiment subject N44 is strong and healthy.
Currently, test subject N44 is strong and healthy.
Training is going well. We believe she's capable of handling the test flight.
Training is going well.
I see, I see! Comrade Chief, is the unit progressing well?
We believe she's capable of handling the test flight.
I see, I see!
Comrade Chief, is the unit progressing well?
Yes. Assuming all goes well with N44, final tests will conclude next March.
Yes. Assuming all goes well with N44, final tests will conclude next March.
Then, plan for the real deal in April.
Then plan for the real deal in April.
Now, regarding the subject's handling post-experiment--
Now, regarding the handling of the subject post-experiment—
Execution!
Execution!
Until our human flight is complete, it's necessary to study space's after-effects.
Until our human spaceflight is complete, it's necessary to study the after-effects of space.
But afterward, she need not live! Once her part is done, we should dispose of her!
But afterward, she need not live!
Launch is yet far off, so there's no need to make any firm decisions.
Once her role is done, we should dispose of her!
The launch is still far off,
so there's no need to make any firm decisions now.
They're difficult to go back on later.
They're difficult to go back on later.
Damn those old-fashioned dinosaurs!
Damn those old-fashioned dinosaurs!
I've had to do one damn purge after another!
I've had to do one damn purge after another!
How much manpower must they make me waste?!
How much manpower must they make me waste?!
In that case, just find a reason to send them to prison camp.
In that case,
It's man's first spaceflight-- a feat which will prove
just find a reason to send them to a prison camp.
we're the world's foremost superpower!
It's man's first spaceflight—a feat that will prove we're the world's foremost superpower!
And yet, these goons!
And yet, these goons!
Mmm. So sweet.
Mmm. So sweet.
These days, getting ahead in spaceflight may be a more potent weapon than nukes.
These days, getting ahead in spaceflight may be a more potent weapon than nukes.
Yes, perhaps. But in order to outwit everyone,
Yes, perhaps.
we must think how to utilize our secret ingredient--
But to outwit the world,
we must consider how to best utilize our secret ingredient—
"N44," the vampire, Irina Luminesk.
"N44," the vampire, Irina Luminesk.
Lev. Are you off-duty today?
Lev.
Are you off-duty today?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Poor dude's gotta watch a monster every day!
Poor dude's gotta watch a monster every day!
How are things going with the experiment subject?
How are things going with the test subject?
Irina-- She's been exceptional. Training has gone... really well.
Irina—
She can hold her own against us candidates--
She's been exceptional.
Training has gone...
really well.
She can hold her own against us candidates—
Don't group us with her.
Don't group us with her.
She's just an experiment so we can make it to space.
She's just a test subject so we can make it to space.
Besides, you're no longer a candidate.
Besides, you're no longer a candidate.
Though, if you ask me, it's nice that a top candidate got demoted.
Though, if you ask me, it's nice that a top candidate got demoted.
Quit it.
Quit it.
There's just one pilot and we've already got Mikhail and Roza.
There's just one pilot spot, and we've already got Mikhail and Roza.
If you were in the race, too, there'd be no chance for the rest of us!
If you were still in the running, the rest of us wouldn't stand a chance!
I've never been more thankful for your short temper!
I've never been more thankful for your short temper!
Sorry to bug you, Lev.
Sorry to bug you, Lev.
To be honest, some among us don't look kindly upon N44.
To be honest, some among us don't look kindly upon N44.
After all, nobody in history has gone to space before.
After all, nobody in history has gone to space before.
And although she's an experiment, she'll be the first one to do so.
Even if she is just an experiment, she'll still be the first.
Mikhail!
Mikhail!
Yeah! I'm coming.
Yeah! I'm coming.
"No longer a candidate," huh?
"No longer a candidate," huh?
I guess you've lost a little weight. Is training tough?
It looks like you've lost some weight.
Is training tough?
Not really.
Not really.
Then I'll have to ask Natalia to whip up a new menu.
Then I'll have to ask Natalia to whip up a new menu.
Any other concerns?
Any other concerns?
Nope.
None.
Irinyan!
Irinyan!
Huh?
Huh?
Do you mind if I call you that?
Do you mind if I call you that?
I'm not a candidate, so their rules don't apply to me!
I'm not a candidate, so their rules don't apply to me!
In return, you can call me Anya!
In return, you can call me Anya!
Suit yourself.
Suit yourself.
Thanks, Irinyan!
Thanks, Irinyan!
Aren't you--
Aren't you—
Anya.
Anya.
Anya!
Anya!
Anya, aren't you afraid of me?
Anya, aren't you afraid of me?
What?
What?
Even knowing the cursed species thing is a lie,
Even knowing that the "cursed species" thing is a lie,
there are plenty of humans who fear and loathe us.
there are plenty of humans who fear and loathe us.
I'm a researcher, Irinyan. I couldn't do my job if I feared you.
I'm a researcher, Irinyan.
Understanding something is the best way to beat your fear of it.
I couldn't do my job if I feared you.
Besides, Irinyan is super cute! Oh, yeah!
Understanding something is the best way to overcome your fear of it.
Soda water! You like lemon seltzer, don't you?!
Besides,
Irinyan is super cute!
Oh, yeah!
Soda water!
You like lemon seltzer, don't you?!
How do you know?
How do you know?
Lev told me!
Lev told me!
So you don't have taste, but you make up for it with texture and smell?!
So you don't have a sense of taste, but you make up for it with texture and smell?
I'm very intrigued!
I'm very intrigued!
He had to open his mouth...
He had to open his mouth...
Training has gone... really well.
Training has gone... really well.
I said that, but...
I said that, but...
"Fear of heights is a normal animal instinct.
"Fear of heights is a natural animal instinct."
However, the period of fear is short at under 30 minutes
"However, the duration of fear is brief, typically under thirty minutes,
and will gradually diminish.
and will gradually diminish."
With repetitive exposure to heights, it may resolve the fear in the patient."
"Repetitive exposure to heights may eventually resolve the patient's fear."
I've gotta do something.
I have to do something.
If she's seen as a poor choice for the flight, she'll be killed for sure.
If she's seen as a poor choice for the flight,
she'll be killed for sure.
Our motherland doesn't know the word "failure." Only "accidents" and "purges."
Our motherland doesn't know the word "failure." Only "accidents" and "purges."
Experiment subject N44, Irina Luminesk, won't be remembered in space's history.
Test subject N44, Irina Luminesk,
won't be remembered in space's history.
Soaring through the sky is so beautiful, too.
Soaring through the sky is so beautiful, too.
If only Irina knew.
If only Irina knew.
That's it! If only she knew!
That's it!
If only she knew!
Today, we'll be doing special training to overcome your acrophobia.
Today, we'll be doing special training to overcome your acrophobia.
Your wild imagination is only making it worse.
Your wild imagination is only making it worse.
So? What's the plan?
So? What's the plan?
Some drastic measures--flying!
Some drastic measures—
Huh? Flying?
flying!
Huh?
Flying?
We're here.
We're here.
Here we go!
Here we go!
We'll keep going up till we're above the clouds!
We'll keep going up until we're above the clouds!
Open your eyes!
Open your eyes!
I'm trying!
I'm trying!
The first time I flew, it felt like I had wings! It changed my outlook on life!
The first time I flew,
Here's hoping you feel freedom now, not fear!
it felt like I had wings.
It changed my outlook on life.
I hope you feel freedom now, not fear.
Freedom...
Freedom...
Welcome to the boundary of land and space! You all right?!
Welcome to the boundary between earth and space!
You all right?
Yeah, I'm good!
Yeah, I'm good!
When will I go beyond this sky?
When will I finally go further than this sky?
Hey, Irina.
Hey, Irina.
What?
What?
Uh, never mind.
Uh...
never mind.
Isn't your homeland just over there?
Isn't your homeland just over there?
Wanna closer look?
Want a closer look?
No, let's go back. The sun's coming up.
No, let's go back.
The sun's coming up.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Huh?!
What?
I'm not afraid anymore!
I'm not afraid anymore!
That's good! That's real good!
That's good!
That's real good!
Good, good!
Good, good!
Dummy.
Dummy.
That's blood for emergencies.
That's blood for emergencies.
What happened?!
What happened?
An accident at Albinar! A few engineers got hurt!
An accident at Albinar!
A few engineers got hurt!
Albinar?
Albinar?
It's a base that launches rockets and satellites.
The base where they launch the rockets and satellites.
So much panic. Was it really just a few people?
So much panic.
Was it really just a few people?
An ICBM had exploded during a test launch.
An ICBM had exploded during a test launch.
That's what truly happened at Albinar.
That's what truly happened at Albinar.
Over 500 people were killed in the accident.
Over five hundred people were killed in the accident.
However, it was covered up.
However, it was covered up.
Publicly, they announced it had been an airplane accident.
Publicly, they announced that it had been an airplane accident.
But within the government, there was talk that it had been part of someone's scheme.
But within the government, there was talk that it had been part of someone's scheme.
The night flight seemed to largely remedy Irina's fear of heights.
The night flight seemed to largely remedy Irina's fear of heights.
Her training was progressing, but...
Her training was progressing, but...
Five-point landing! Feet, calves, thighs, hips, back!
Five-point landing! Feet, calves, thighs, hips, back!
Ouch.
Ouch.
I hit my nose!
I hit my nose!
Still, you've gotten a bit better. Let's take a break.
Still, you've gotten a bit better.
It's nice that they gave us soda water.
Let's take a break.
What about the Albinar accident? Did it interrupt the plans?
It's nice of them to give us soda water.
What about the Albinar accident?
Did it interrupt the plans?
In a few days, they'll have someone new in charge to get things going.
In a few days, they'll have someone new in charge to get things going.
I see.
I see.
Why did a missile explode at a space base?
Why did a missile explode at a space base?
Because of the engine fuel?
Because of the engine fuel?
No.
No.
Huh?
Huh?
Why were they test launching missiles?
Why were they test-launching missiles?
Don't you know the reason rockets are being developed?
Don't you know the reason rockets are being developed?
To fly to space, right?
To fly to space, right?
No, for weapons of war.
No, for weapons of war.
Instead of firing nuclear warheads at the UK, we'll launch people into space.
Instead of firing nuclear warheads at the UK, we'll launch people into space.
The first human spaceflight... is the first human missile.
The first human spaceflight...
Just kidding. I hope rockets are being made
is the first human missile.
for the sole purpose of going to space.
Just kidding.
Is that how the future will be?
I hope rockets are being made for the sole purpose of going to space.
Is that what the future looks like?
In an ideal world.
In an ideal world.
Just after the war ended, my elementary school teacher told me:
Just after the war ended, my elementary school teacher told me:
"Planes are for soaring the sky, not weapons for killing people."
"Planes are for soaring through the sky, not weapons for killing people."
But the next day, she was taken by the Delivery Crew--
But the next day, she was taken by the Delivery Crew—
the Committee for State Security.
the Committee for State Security.
Sensei!
Sensei!
That's all it took.
That's all it took.
She was treated like an enemy of the state for telling the truth.
She was treated like an enemy of the state for telling the truth.
That's awful.
That's awful.
I hope she's alive, somewhere out there.
I hope she's alive, somewhere out there.
That's enough of the past. Let's get back to training.
That's enough of the past.
With just one month till launch in December,
Let's get back to training.
With just one month until the launch in December,
we took Irina's parachute training to the next level.
we took Irina's parachute training to the next level.
I'll take care of everything this time, so just relax!
I'll take care of everything this time, so just relax.
But...!
But...!
Whatever you do, stay calm. If we get tied up, we might fall to our deaths.
Whatever you do, stay calm. If we get tangled, we'll both fall to our deaths.
Quit scaring me!
Quit scaring me!
Get ready!
Get ready!
Three! Two! One! Zero!
Three!
Two!
One!
Zero!
Don't panic! Open up your arms and legs!
Don't panic! Open up your arms and legs!
L-Like this?!
L-Like this?!
Yeah! That's it!
Yeah! That's it!
It's hard to breathe!
It's hard to breathe!
Hurry! Our parachute!
Hurry! Our parachute!
Stay focused. There's a lot to remember to land safely.
Stay focused. There's a lot to remember to land safely.
You okay? The first time is a sensory overload.
You okay? The first time is a sensory overload.
That's enough for--
That's enough for—
Let's go again.
Let's go again.
Huh?
Huh?
There's time till sunrise. Let's go while it's fresh in my memory.
There's still time before sunrise. I want to go while it's fresh in my memory.
O-Okay.
O-Okay.
She sure is something. I'm honestly impressed.
She sure is something.
I'm honestly impressed.
She puts up with everything the vice-director throws at her.
She puts up with everything the vice-director throws at her.
Hey, Franz.
Hey, Franz.
Hmm?
Hm?
Why do you think she pushes so hard?
Why do you think she pushes so hard?
What?
What?
It'd make sense if she were a candidate.
It'd make sense if she were a candidate.
Love for the motherland, a soldier's honor... We all have reasons we applied.
Love for the motherland, a soldier's honor...
There're people who just wanted to fly, too.
We all have our reasons for applying.
There are people who just wanted to fly, too.
I'm not a candidate anymore.
I'm not a candidate anymore.
But she's different. Why does she do it? Why does she push so hard?
But she's different.
Why does she do it? Why does she push so hard?
Maybe you shouldn't try to understand.
Maybe you shouldn't try to understand.
Huh?
Huh?
Lev, it feels like you're getting too attached to the subject.
Lev, it feels like you're getting too attached to the subject.
Well...
Well...
Careful. If you develop feelings for her, it'll only get harder.
Careful. If you develop feelings for her, it'll only get harder.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Almost there... Almost there...!
Almost there...
Almost there...!
I won't lose.
I won't lose.
I won't lose. Not even if I die.
I won't lose.
Not even if I die.
I... won't lose!
I... won't lose!
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Comrade Leps, N44's launch has been scheduled for December 12th.
Comrade Leps, N44's launch has been scheduled for December 12th.
Training continues till the week prior to launch. That is, three more weeks.
Training continues until the week prior to launch. That is, three more weeks.
How is N44's progress?
How is N44's progress?
Excellent. She'll be good to go by that date.
Excellent. She'll be ready by the scheduled date.
I see. Very good.
I see. Very good.
Lt. Gen. Viktor, any updates on the ship or rocket?
Lt. Gen. Viktor, any updates on the ship or the rocket?
We're short on time! Reduce emergency rations and other equipment!
We're short on time!
I want the weight down! I'll take responsibility, got it?!
--Yes, sir! --Yes, sir!
To launch N44, who was much larger than a dog,
the ship had to be fortified more than expected.
Each delayed upgrade increased th