Ep. 1: Reinhard launches a preemptive strike against three Alliance fleets in the Astarte star system.

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On January 1, 796 S.C. / 487 I.C., Reinhard von Lohengramm commands an Imperial fleet of 20 000 spaceships in the Astarte star system. He faces three Alliance fleets, each comprising 13 000 spaceships. Ignoring his subordinates' counsel, Reinhard chooses to attack first to defeat each force individually before they can unite. The Allied commanders, confident in their 2 to 1 numerical advantage, dismiss Yang Wen-li's recommendation to regroup their forces quickly. This strategic miscalculation leaves them unprepared for Reinhard's decisive initial assault, setting the stage for a critical engagement where the Imperial commander's bold gamble challenges the perceived superiority of the larger Allied coalition.