Legend of the Galactic Heroes S01E12 · The Invasion of the Empire

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In the Free Planets Alliance, the capture of Iserlohn has intoxicated the public, the military and the politicians. It is possible to invade the Empire from Iserlohn, and many people think it's time to conclude the crusade against tyranny. In the High Council, Joan Lebello (Secretary of Treasure) and Hwan Lewi (Secretary of Human Resources) think it's better to sign a peace treaty because the economy in on the verge of collapsing, but the Chairman explains that they will lose the next election unless they achieve a substantial military victory, so the High Council decides to invade the Empire.

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1. 1 1. In the Eternal Night1988-01-08 · 24mJanuary 1, 796 S.C. / 487 I.C.: in the Astarte star system, a 20 000 spaceships Imperial fleet under Reinhard von Lohengramm's command is about to be cornered by three Alliance fle
2. 2 2. The Battle of Astarte1988-12-28 · 24mAfter the destruction of the 4th and 6th fleets, Reinhard's fleet engages the 2nd Fleet. When its commander is wounded, Yang takes command and manages to escape utter destruction.
3. 3 3. The Birth of the 13th Fleet1989-01-10 · 24mIn Heinessen (capital planet of the Free Planets Alliance), a memorial for the soldiers who died at the battle of Astarte is held. The warmongering speech of Job Trüniht, the Secre
4. 4 4. The Afterglow of the Empire1989-01-17 · 24mIn Odin (capital planet of the Galactic Empire), Reinhard is promoted to imperial admiral after his victory at Astarte. With his friend Siegfried Kircheis, he pays a visit to his e
5. 5 5. The Castrop Uprising1989-01-24 · 24mA new admiralty is created for Reinhard. He chooses commoners and lesser nobles to command his fleets: August Samuel Wahlen, Cornelius Lutz, Karl Gustav Kempf, Fritz Josef Bittenfe
6. 6 6. The Knights of the Rose1989-01-31 · 24mYang decides to take Iserlohn by a ruse. The Rosen Ritter (Knights of the rose), a ground combat unit made of Imperial exiles, will pose as an imperial crew and infiltrate the fort
7. 7 7. Iserlohn Captured!1989-02-07 · 24mMay, 14, 796 S.C. / 487 I.C.: a fake imperial spaceship docks into Iserlohn. Walter von Schenkopp, commander of the Rosen Ritter, pretends to have important information and takes c
8. 8 8. Cold Cybernetic Eyes1989-02-14 · 24mPaul von Oberstein, chief of staff of the Iserlohn fleet, is in trouble. He saw through Yang's plan, but his commander didn't listen to him, and he fled before the destruction of t
9. 9 9. The Klopstock Incident1989-02-21 · 24mThirty years ago, marquis Klopstock was exiled form the imperial court. He asks prince Braunschweig, the Emperor's son-in-law, to ask forgiveness on his behalf. Braunschweig invite
10. 10 10. Jessica's War1989-02-28 · 24mYang is sent to Thernussen (Heinessen's second largest city) with his ward, Julian Minci, to attend a ceremony at the Military Academy. He meets Jessica Edwards, who is campaigning
11. 11 11. The Actress Exits1989-03-07 · 24mSusanna von Benemünde, a former favorite of the Emperor, wants to get rid of Annerose and win back the Emperor's love. She teams up with Flegel, who hopes that a scandal involving
12. 12 12. The Invasion of the Empire1989-03-14 · 24mIn the Free Planets Alliance, the capture of Iserlohn has intoxicated the public, the military and the politicians. It is possible to invade the Empire from Iserlohn, and many peop
13. 13 13. When the Sad Rains Come...1989-03-21 · 24mAugust, 22, 796 S.C. /487 I.C.: the invasion of the Empire has begun. Reinhard implements a scorched earth strategy: all food is taken from the frontier zone, so the "Liberation fo
14. 14 14. The Liberation of the Frontier1989-03-28 · 24mThe Free Planets Alliance fleet has conquered more than 200 star systems (50 million inhabitants) without fighting. In Iserlohn, vice-admiral Alex Cazellnu drafts a supply plan, bu
15. 15 15. The Battle of Amritsar1989-04-04 · 24mThe Free Planets Alliance fleet are attacked: the 3rd, 7th and 12th fleets are destroyed and the 5th, 8th, 9th and 10th fleets are heavily damaged; only the 13th Fleet has managed
16. 16 16. A New Tide1989-04-11 · 24mEnd of the battle of Amlitzer: Yang's 13th Fleet keeps the Imperial Fleet at bay, allowing admiral Bucock to withdraw the remaining fleets. After that, Yang manages to escape destr
17. 17 17. Before the Storm1989-04-18 · 24mJulian Minci asks Frederica Greenhill how Yang became the "Hero of El Facil": 9 years ago. The Free Planets Alliance fleet, led by Arthur Lynch, fled the approaching Imperial Fleet
18. 18 18. The Lippstadt Agreement1989-04-25 · 24mPrince Brauschweig and marquis Littenheim team up to overthrow the young Emperor and get rid of Reinhard. Count Franz von Mariendorf wants to join the conspiracy, but his daughter,
19. 19 19. The Yang Fleet Sallies Forth1989-05-02 · 24mAndrew Fork is released from the Hospital. Fork attempts to assassinate HQ chief Kubersly. Reinhard decides to lead the main fleet against Geiesburg while Kircheis, helped by vice-
20. 20 20. Heavens of Bloodshed1989-05-09 · 24mThe Lippstadt League plans to draw Reinhard to Geiesburg in order to defeat him in a decisive battle. As a part of this plan, admiral Staaden has to lead a fleet to Odin in order t
21. 21 21. The Battle of Doria, and Then...1989-05-16 · 24mSchenkopp takes control of the rebel planets on behalf of the Yang fleet. The National Salvation Military Council sends commodore Bagdashu to Yang to pose as a traitor to the coup
22. 22 22. Courage & Loyalty1989-05-23 · 24mLittenheim leaves Geiesburg with his fleet to recover the territories conquered by Kircheis. Because of its lack of discipline and overconfidence of its commanders, the Littenheim
23. 23 23. The Fall of the Goldenbaum1989-05-30 · 24mAnd uprising takes place in Westerland, one of Braunschweig's territories. He decides to kill all the inhabitants by a nuclear strike. Reinhard hears about the plan and wants to se
24. 24 24. Victory, for Whose Sake?1989-06-06 · 24mAfter Yang's victory, the National Salvation Military Council loses its supporters and only controls Heinessen, well protected by the Artemis Necklace. Yang decides to use propagan
25. 25 25. The Day Before Destiny1989-06-13 · 24mKircheis arrives at Geiesburg. He has an argument with Reinhard about the handling of the Westerland events. Reinhard assumes full responsibility for Oberstein's actions. A message
26. 26 26. Farewell, Distant Days1989-06-20 · 24mAnsbach misses; Oberstein protects Reinhard with his body while Kircheis grabs the weapons, but is killed in the process. Reinhard is devastated by his friend's death and is unable