Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden: Senoku no Hoshi, Senoku no Hikari
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- 1EP 1
Reinhard and Kircheis face assassination plots upon their first posting to Kapche-Lanka in July 791 UC.
Feb 9, 1998In July 791 UC, Reinhard von Müsel and Siegfried Kircheis graduate from a military preparatory school and receive their first assignment on the planet Kapche-Lanka. While they are unaware of the danger, Sussanna von Beenemünde secretly plots to kill Reinhard. Motivated by jealousy and hatred toward Reinhard's sister Annerose von Grünewald, Sussanna bribes Reinhard's new superior officer. This superior is the base commandant of an Imperial base located on Kapche-Lanka. The commandant is coerced into carrying out the assassination attempt against Reinhard. This dangerous situation unfolds as the two young officers begin their service, unaware that their lives are targeted by a conspiracy driven by personal vendettas against Reinhard's family.
- 2EP 2
Reinhard and Kircheis face sabotage and fuel shortages on Kapche-Lanka
Feb 9, 1998Reinhard von Müsel and Siegfried Kircheis are sent alone to investigate Free Planets Alliance activity on the planet Kapche-Lanka. Their superior orders this mission as a plot to kill them both. Before they leave, someone tampers with their tank to ensure it lacks sufficient fuel for the return journey. Night falls before the two officers discover the sabotage. Forced to stop, they must find a way to survive and reach base. They happen upon an Alliance tank advance unit. Deciding to secure the necessary fuel, they choose to ambush the enemy forces. This encounter becomes their only hope for survival after the deliberate attempt on their lives.
- 3EP 3
Reinhard and Kircheis ambush Alliance tanks, uncover betrayal, and counterattack using stolen codes.
Feb 9, 1998Reinhard von Müsel and Siegfried Kircheis ambush a Free Planets Alliance tank unit, securing fuel and intelligence regarding an impending surprise attack on their base. Suspecting Captain Herder of betrayal, they wait for accomplices. Lieutenant Hugenberch arrives with hostile intent, prompting Reinhard to kill him. Upon returning to the base, they discover the surprise attack has already begun. Kircheis utilizes a code derived from data stolen during the earlier ambush to disable the enemy tanks. This intervention allows the Imperial forces stationed at the base to successfully launch a counter-attack, effectively ending the Alliance assault.
- 4EP 4
Reinhard and Kircheis survive Herder's assassination attempt during the Kapche-Lanka assault
Feb 9, 1998Reinhard von Müsel pretends not to know about Captain Herder's plot to kill him, urging an attack on the Free Planets Alliance base at Kapche-Lanka. Herder agrees, seeing a chance to eliminate Reinhard. During the operation, Herder separates Reinhard and Siegfried Kircheis to ambush the latter. However, Kircheis arrives with Commander Martel, exposing Herder's treason. Facing punishment for high treason, Herder jumps to his death in a valley. Although Reinhard and Kircheis cannot prove that Sussanna von Beenemünde orchestrated the conspiracy, they are promoted for their role in the successful base attack and are soon transferred away from Kapche-Lanka.
- 5EP 5
Reinhard and Kircheis investigate a student's death after visiting their alma mater in Odin.
Feb 10, 1998In April 793 UC, Reinhard von Müsel and Siegfried Kircheis visit their alma mater in Odin while awaiting new assignments. They are warmly received by students who hold them in high regard. After spending a day observing the school, they receive their postings in the Imperial Military Police. The following day, while reviewing archives at the headquarters, Reinhard examines a case handled by Ulrich Kesler. He admires Kesler’s unconventional methods for shielding civilians from police oppression but becomes frustrated upon learning these efforts failed. Reinhard launches into a critique of the Galactic Empire’s decline, which is interrupted by orders from the Chief of Military Police. He and Kircheis are subsequently tasked with returning to their alma mater to investigate the apparent murder of Karl von Reifeisen, a student who died the previous night.
- 6EP 6
Reinhard and Kircheis investigate Karl von Reifeisen's death at their alma mater dormitory.
Feb 10, 1998Reinhard von Müsel and Siegfried Kircheis reside in their former school's dormitory while investigating the death of Karl von Reifeisen. On their first night, Reinhard experiences dreams regarding past events. The following day, the pair examine the murder scene and review the deceased's school records. They subsequently interview Moritz von Haase, a student assigned by the principal to assist, regarding the conduct and personality of Karl von Reifeisen to find clues about his demise. Despite these efforts, the investigation yields no progress or breakthroughs in solving the case by the end of the day.
- 7EP 7
Reinhard mourns his father and investigates a school murder suspect
Feb 10, 1998Reinhard von Müsel and Siegfried Kircheis attend Karl von Reifeisen's funeral, where Reinhard observes Moritz von Haase's emotionless eulogy. Reinhard discusses the Imperial populace's four-century repression with Kircheis before learning of his father Sebastian von Müsel's death. He attends Sebastian's funeral with Kircheis and briefly meets his sister Annerose von Grünewald. Upon returning to their alma mater, they discover a top student has been murdered. After examining the scene, Kircheis suspects Haase is color-blind and may have committed the murders to hide this defect.
- 8EP 8
Reinhard and Kircheis investigate Karl von Reifeisen's death site and confront Geahard von Steger
Feb 10, 1998Reinhard von Müsel and Siegfried Kircheis return to the scene of Karl von Reifeisen's death to seek new evidence. A falling flour bag inspires Reinhard to question Geahard von Steger, the principal of their alma mater. They falsely accuse Moritz von Haase of color blindness to trick Steger into confessing. Reinhard reveals that Reifeisen's death was an accident, but Steger covered it up to protect his grandson, who ranks third in their cohort. Steger then murdered Johann Gottholp von Bertz, who ranked second, to frame Haase, who ranked first. With the truth exposed, Steger protests briefly before being arrested by military policemen alongside Haase, closing the case.
- 9EP 9
Siegfried Kircheis assists police in Kreuznach III after saving Michael von Keyserling
Feb 12, 1998In November 795 UC, Siegfried Kircheis visits the artificial resort satellite Kreuznach III on vacation, following instructions from Reinhard von Müsel, who remained in the Imperial capital Odin to prepare for receiving the countship of Lohengramm. While checking into a hotel, Kircheis rescues an elderly man from a knife-wielding drug addict. The victim is identified as Michael von Keyserling, a disgraced former Vice Admiral demoted and discharged after his defeat in the Battle of Arlesheim on 792 UC. Kircheis then visits the local police station, where Superintendent Hoffmann asks for his help with a major thyoxin trafficking case linked to the assault on Keyserling. With nothing else to do in Krueznach III, Kircheis reluctantly agrees to assist.
- 10EP 10
Kircheis survives a dry ice assassination attempt and questions Keyserling's involvement.
Feb 12, 1998Following a meeting with Superintendent Hoffmann, Siegfried Kircheis accepts an invitation from Michael von Keyserling to a thank-you dinner. During the meal, Keyserling mentions plans to meet old friends arriving the next day. Later, Hoffmann reveals the attacker was a former subordinate, suggesting a suspicious connection despite Keyserling likely not remembering him. That night, Kircheis is nearly suffocated by dry ice in his hotel room. Hoffmann arrives quickly and suspects Keyserling, but Kircheis remains unconvinced. Hoffmann informs him that Keyserling's friends have already arrived in Kreuznach III. The next morning, during breakfast, Keyserling appears unaware of both the assassination attempt and the early arrival of his guests, deepening the mystery surrounding his true intentions and knowledge.
- 11EP 11
Siegfried Kircheis investigates a trap targeting Michael von Keyserling linked to Vice Admiral Christoph von Basel.
Feb 12, 1998Michael von Keyserling introduces Siegfried Kircheis to retired Vice Admiral Christoph von Basel, who falsely claims recent arrival. Kircheis tails a suspicious man in a café, leading to an ambush in a flying ball court against five attackers. Superintendent Hoffmann’s police intervene, and Kircheis stops an assailant taking a civilian hostage. Hoffmann reveals the attacker belonged to a Keyserling Fleet supply unit once led by Basel, suggesting Basel orchestrated the attack due to thyoxin trafficking disputes. Seeking clarity, Kircheis asks for private investigation time. He confronts Keyserling, who admits to covering Basel’s involvement to protect Basel’s beloved wife, Johanna von Basel.
- 12EP 12
Kircheis tricks Basel into confessing while Johanna destroys evidence and Keyserling kills his wife.
Feb 12, 1998Michael von Keyserling declines to testify against Christoph von Basel, the thyoxin trafficking leader, despite Siegfried Kircheis knowing his role. Kircheis visits Johanna von Basel, who admits she was the informant who alerted police in Kreuznach III but refuses to testify, hoping for an apology that Basel instead met with an assassination attempt. Superintendent Hoffmann urges direct confrontation, leading Kircheis to trick Basel into admitting guilt. Before arrest, Basel calls his wife to burn incriminating documents. Johanna complies out of love, causing Kircheis to hesitate. Keyserling suddenly appears and shoots Johanna, ending the struggle. The next day, with the case closed, Kircheis reunites with Reinhard von Müsel at the Krueznach III spaceport to continue their vacation.
- 13EP 13
Imperial and Alliance forces clash inconclusively at Van Fleet Starzone on March 21, 794 UC.
Sep 26, 1998On 21 March 794 UC, Imperial troops led by Gregor von Mückenberger attack the Van-Fleet Starzone against Alliance forces under Lasalle Lobos. The fighting ends without a clear winner, causing frustration for Reinhard von Müsel. Recently promoted to Commodore and assigned to a squadron within the Grimmelshausen Fleet, he despises the perceived incompetence of both commanders. He also feels powerless to influence the outcome despite his new rank. This engagement highlights the strategic deadlock and personal dissatisfaction experienced by the newly elevated officer during this major military confrontation.
- 14EP 14
Gregor orders fleet retreat to Van-Fleet 4-2 while Alliance and Grimmelshausen forces prepare reconnaissance missions.
Sep 26, 1998The stalemate at the Van-Fleet Starzone persists as Gregor von Mückenberger orders the Grimmelshausen Fleet to regroup at Van-Fleet 4-2 on 29 March 794 UC to avoid the front lines. Unaware of this plan, Alliance forces had previously established a rear support base on the same isolated satellite. When Reinhard von Müsel raises concerns about the potential enemy presence and suggests a reconnaissance mission, Commodore Hermann von Lüneburg, a ground combat specialist, volunteers to lead the operation. Simultaneously, the Alliance base commander deploys the Rosen Ritter for a separate reconnaissance mission to pinpoint the exact location of the Grimmelshausen Fleet. Both sides are thus engaged in critical intelligence gathering operations centered around the strategic satellite, unaware of the other's specific movements and intentions during this tense period of the ongoing conflict.
- 15EP 15
Schönkopf seeks command to defend against Imperial assault after Wahnschaffe's death
Sep 26, 1998Walter von Schönkopf leads subordinates to locate superior Otto Frank von Wahnschaffe, fearing Imperial contact. They discover Hermann von Lüneburg, former Rosen Ritter commander, leads Imperial forces on Van-Fleet 4-2. After reuniting with Wahnschaffe, the group suffers a severe ambush by Lüneburg’s troops, resulting in significant casualties and Wahnschaffe’s death. Schönkopf retreats to base and petitions commander Sinclair Cerebrese for authority to organize defenses against an anticipated full-scale Imperial attack. He also urges Cerebrese to request reinforcements from the Alliance fleets in the Van-Fleet Starzone. The 5th Fleet receives this request, and its commander, Alexandre Bewcock, agrees to provide full assistance.
- 16EP 16
Hermann and Reinhard prepare for the assault on Van-Fleet 4-2 while Walter defends against the Imperial forces.
Sep 26, 1998Hermann von Lüneburg and Reinhard von Müsel prepare for the ground assault on the Free Planets Alliance rear support base at Van-Fleet 4-2. Reinhard, assigned as vice-commander, is frustrated by serving under Lüneburg despite their equal rank and is further angered by an offer to work under him in the future. Meanwhile, Walter von Schönkopf, interim regimental commander of the Rosen Ritter, faces significant disadvantages in organizing the Alliance defense, including inferior weaponry, inadequate supplies, a substantial numerical disadvantage, and poor coordination with other ground troops. His strategy is to hold the line until fleet reinforcements arrive. On 6 April 794 UC, both sides finally clash with each other.
- 17EP 17
The Imperial assault on the Alliance rear base meets stiff resistance in difficult terrain.
Sep 26, 1998Imperial forces continue their assault on the Alliance rear support base, suffering heavy losses but failing to breach the defensive line due to unfavorable geography. The 5th Fleet arrives near Van-Fleet 4-2 and encounters the main Imperial fleet within the Van-Fleet Starzone. Subsequently, remaining Alliance fleets converge above Van-Fleet 4-2, transforming the conflict into a chaotic melee. Both Alliance and Imperial warships struggle to engage one another within the confined space surrounding Van-Fleet 4-2, resulting in intense and disorganized combat operations.
- 18EP 18
Imperial forces breach Alliance base, capturing Commander Sinclair Cerebrese before fleet withdrawal concludes the Van-Fleet 4-2 battle.
Sep 26, 1998Imperial troops successfully infiltrate and severely damage the Alliance rear support base headquarters. Reinhard von Müsel, assisted by Siegfried Kircheis, captures Alliance base commander Sinclair Cerebrese alive. Upon receiving retreat orders, they return to their fleet station. The inconclusive battle between the Alliance and Imperial fleets above Van-Fleet 4-2 continues until late April 794 UC, when both sides withdraw from the Van-Fleet Starzone. Following these events, Reinhard is promoted to Rear Admiral. His superiors, Richard von Grimmelshausen and Hermann von Lüneburg, also receive one-rank promotions. However, Siegfried Kircheis is not promoted, a decision that deeply infuriates Reinhard. This sequence of events marks a significant tactical shift in the conflict, highlighting the disparity in recognition between the two officers despite their shared successes in the campaign.
- 19EP 19
Hermann visits Ovlesser to lobby nobles against Reinhard while Kircheis investigates Lüneburg and receives a promotion recommendation.
Sep 26, 1998Hermann von Lüneburg and his wife Elisabeth visit High Admiral Ovlesser, commander of the Imperial Panzergrenadiers. Although the visit appears to be a formal courtesy for Hermann's promotion to Rear Admiral, he actually seeks Ovlesser's help in lobbying high nobles against Reinhard von Müsel. Ovlesser, who dislikes both men, rejects Hermann's request. Meanwhile, Siegfried Kircheis informs Reinhard about his findings regarding Lüneburg's background. Reinhard later meets Annerose von Grünewald and explains why Kircheis was not promoted. However, before Annerose can intervene, Richard von Grimmelshausen has already recommended Kircheis for promotion. When Kircheis visits Grimmelshausen to express his gratitude, the general displays a sharp insight that contradicts his typical demeanor as a senile old man.
- 20EP 20
Siegfried visits family after eight years while court reacts to Reinhard's upcoming countship
Sep 26, 1998Siegfried Kircheis returns to his hometown to visit parents he has not seen for eight years since joining the military. He reminisces about his childhood and unexpectedly meets an old acquaintance. Meanwhile, Kaiser Friedrich IV reveals his plan to bestow a countship upon Reinhard von Müsel on his twentieth birthday to Richard von Grimmelshausen, who concurs. News spreads rapidly through the Imperial Court, reaching Reinhard, who enthusiastically anticipates the honor. This reaction contrasts sharply with the outrage and hostility shown by the high nobles toward the Kaiser's plan. Additionally, another rumor emerges within the Imperial Court concerning the background of Hermann von Lüneburg.
- 21EP 21
Reinhard clashes with Lüneburg at Grimmelshausen's party before receiving a new mission
Sep 26, 1998Reinhard von Müsel attends a celebration for Richard von Grimmelshausen's promotion to Admiral. He nearly fights Hermann von Lüneburg until Ulrich Kesler intervenes to keep order. After the guests leave, Grimmelshausen assigns Kesler a specific task. Meanwhile, Siegfried Kircheis informs Reinhard about Elisabeth von Lüneburg's former fiancé. Kaiser Friedrich IV decides to grant Reinhard the Lohengramm countship. Additionally, a military campaign beyond the Iserlohn Corridor is announced.
- 22EP 22
Reinhard and Kircheis arrive at Iserlohn Fortress for the Sixth Battle of Iserlohn
Sep 26, 1998On 26 September 794 UC, Reinhard von Müsel and Siegfried Kircheis reach Iserlohn Fortress with over 1000 ships. They meet Ulrich Kesler, an agent for Richard von Grimmelshausen. Meanwhile, the Alliance fleet prepares, with the Rosen Ritter targeting Hermann von Lüneburg. Skirmishes occur between October and November 794 UC around the Iserlohn Corridor. Reinhard uses this time to gain acclaim and improve command skills. His heavy losses attract Alliance attention, leading to an entrapment plan by Yang Wen-li. However, the Alliance fails to follow Yang's strategy strictly, allowing Reinhard to escape despite significant losses. On 1 December 794 UC, Alliance forces complete deployment outside the fortress, initiating the Sixth Battle of Iserlohn.
- 23EP 23
The Sixth Iserlohn Offensive: Alliance Diversion and Reinhard's Counterattack
Sep 26, 1998The Sixth Battle of Iserlohn commences as Alliance forces execute Willem Holland's plan to use the main fleet as a diversion. Although the strategy initially succeeds, Reinhard von Müsel anticipates the move and exploits the Iserlohn Corridor's geography to devastate the Alliance fleet. Gregor von Mückenberger orders remaining Imperial ships to engage, creating a chaotic mêlée. Alliance commander Lasalle Lobos, following Yang Wen-li's advice, deploys reserves into the fray. During the battle, Walter von Schönkopf defeats Hermann von Lüneburg in single combat after the latter attempts to board the Cheiron 3. Meanwhile, Reinhard and Siegfried Kircheis meet Ulrich Kesler in Iserlohn Fortress. Kesler reveals the truth behind Elisabeth von Lüneburg's former fiancé's death and offers Reinhard a book by Richard von Grimmelshausen detailing noble misdeeds. Reinhard declines the blackmail material, choosing to defeat the high nobility through fair means.
- 24EP 24
The Sixth Battle of Iserlohn concludes with a decisive Imperial victory after a strategic trap.
Sep 26, 1998During the Sixth Battle of Iserlohn, Yang Wen-li urges a retreat, but Alliance commanders maintain a cautious stance. Frustrated by the stalemate, Reinhard von Müsel presents a bold plan to Gregor von Mückenberger, who approves it despite the breach of protocol. By 10 December 794 UC, Dwight Greenhill organizes an orderly withdrawal for the Alliance fleet. However, Reinhard’s squadron suddenly attacks the front lines, provoking Alliance commanders to pursue him recklessly. This maneuver exposes their ships to the Thor Hammer, leading to a catastrophic defeat. The engagement ends with a decisive Imperial victory, marking the conclusion of the battle.
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