Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans

The sun's about to rise.

Yeah... It's almost time to leave for Saisei.

Once we drink to pledge our loyalty to Teiwaz at the

sakazuki ceremony, we'll be on equal footing with Naze.

A Teiwaz subsidiary.

A farm this size won't be able to pull in

the money we need. Lots of guys with nowhere to go

will wanna join up with Tekkadan.

Eventually... we'll go completely legit.

But Until that day... we go all-in.

I'll take the shortest route possible to make that dream

a reality.

There's no time to hesitate.

Do you think... that Biscuit have stopped me?

I honestly don't know.

Hm.

That being said...

if you're not stopping, then neither am I.

I Never have... never will.

Hm.

Sun's up.

Mr. Makanai had become Prime Minister of Arbrau,

and thanks to Gjallarhorn's corruption being exposed,

the world had finally changed.

It was slow, but progress was happening.

Tekkadan.

They were thrust into the spotlight during the fighting

surrounding the prime minister election,

And after offering half-metal mining rights as a gift,

they became a direct Teiwaz subsidiary.

In order to strengthen Arbrau's defenses that had been dependent

on Gjallarhorn, Tekkadan was made an official military

advisor with a branch on Earth.

Their heroic deeds during the turmoil were recognized,

and they became a promising company,

with a slew of envious rivals.

Their biggest ally, Miss Kudelia,

partnered with Teiwaz to establish the Admoss Company.

Its purpose was to mine, process,

and ship the half-metal of Arbrau's colonies.

In addition to that, she also worked closely with

Tekkadan to open an orphanage at the Sakura Farm.

Miss Kudelia has done everything in her power

to help the socially vulnerable

and realize Mars' economic independence.

In contrast,

Gjallarhorn lost the public's trust,

which resulted in even further deterioration of

law and order around the world.

And, unfortunately, during the conflict,

Tekkadan proved the value of child soldiers.

Masses of children have been sent to war

and the number of Human Debris has grown.

And Mobile Suits were once again recognized

for their military value.

Every country has begun to restore and upgrade Suits

from the Calamity War.

The number of Mobile Suits has since rapidly increased.

The world where powerless children are exploited...

...continues to exist.

Easy, easy now.

You scratch this thing and your ass is grass.

Yo, anyone here?

Name's Hush Middy. I'm here from the Reserve Corps.

I'm supposed to let you know the operation tests for the

Shidens are about to--

What the hell? Nobody's here. Jeez.

This guy again?

What is with him? All the guy does is sleep.

People around here call him the "Fiend" or "Devil."

He's more like industrial waste.

I'd be more careful who I say that kind of stuff around,

if I were you, newbie. Seriously, man...

Yeah... sorry...

Can't blame you, though.

The Barbatos and Gusion are both being worked on back at Teiwaz.

And you're new, so you still haven't had a chance

to see the real Mikazuki in action, yet.

Huh?

And Roger on the Shidens. Let's go, Dane.

Yes sir.

You can go straight to the training

for new recruits once that's done.

Will do.

What did he mean by, "the real Mikazuki?"

Come on! You call that running?!

Pick up the pace newbies! I wanna see some hustle!

Huh. It's as if his yelling has inspired me

to be a good soldier.

Hey, Zack! You wanna do another lap, or what?!

Huh?!

Yo, Shino.

Huh?

Try takin' it easy on 'em.

You're starting to sound just like those First Corps geezers.

I know, but the thing is...

I'd feel terrible if these rookies died

because I was too soft on them.

You can be nice to them, though.

I mean, after all, these guys only need one jackass to hate.

Am I right, Deputy Boss?

Cut it out...

Huh?

A mock battle already?

Damn!

Dante, you need to react quicker.

I'm doing my best.

-- Pay attention! -- Dammit!

That Dante doesn't change does he?

The Shiden's Io Frame is based on Hyakuri and Hyakuren.

It's a mass-production model developed by Teiwaz

It's like I thought...

Operating on different levels.

Jeez! All of you guys need to sharpen up

and get your acts together already!

If you don't, we won't be able to go back home to Naze!

Really?

I kinda feel sorry for 'em.

That's okay...

-- -- That's so cool!

I know watcha mean!

Real Mobile Suits!

Man, that's impressive.

Is it their first time piloting Shidens?

So that's the Alaya-Vijnana System?

Oh yeah, you're right. I forgot.

So that's how they're flying around like th--

Those Shidens don't have the Alaya-Vijnana.

Huh? Are you serious?

The Alaya Vjinana system is from the Calamity War.

We don't know that much about it, yet, so people using them

in Teiwaz's new systems is a no-go for now.

It can be used... for things besides Mobile Suits, right?

Hm?

Can't you use them for Mobile Workers and jobs out in space?

He's right.

It's crazy to think about it, but you end up

getting all of that power from just a little surgery.

Come to think of it,

why doesn't the Boss let us have the surgery?

I know right?!

Ah, you have got to be kidding me...

That's enough!

We didn't have the surgery because we wanted to.

You shouldn't have to gamble on such a risky operation.

The world we're buildin' here...

...is one where no one has to take that risk.

Ah...

Okay then, I hope you slackers are all rested up,

because I think another ten-lap run is in order!

Huh?!

All right, men, get going!

Ten laps?

Gotta say...

...that was a real nice speech you gave, Deputy Boss.

So about Orga...

Hm?

The boss is doin' work that's not fit for him,

so I have to do my part to help out.

I know what you mean.

Hey, I hate to break it to you,

but these numbers aren't right.

Oh, uh, sorry, Sir.

The other two are good to go.

Yes. Thank you sir.

You have a call from Mr. Naze on the QCCS--

Brother?! Thanks for, uh, tellin' me.

I'll take it in the other room.

Sure.

Oh, and one more thing.

Don't forget to send flowers to the Eizen Company

for their new office.

Will do, sir!

The boss sure is working really hard, isn't he?

It wasn't too long ago that he hated

sitting behind a desk all day.

Indeed. Times have changed.

So, Orga... how's it going?

It's goin alright, I guess.

Oh, come now.

You're the hero that brought half-metal to Teiwaz.

A very lucrative deal.

Though, I suppose, some might view that with a bit more envy.

Right.

We're in the same boat.

See, everyone hates young upstarts,

no matter who they are.

Our rank is way below the Turbines,

which control Teiwaz's entire transport network.

We're only recognized for our strength.

If we hadn't overpowered Gjallarhorn.,

we wouldn't get the time of day.

Ya not satisfied?

No, you guys know I'm grateful beyond words.

You got us Teiwaz's latest Mobile Suits at a bargain.

And besides that, you're working on our two Gundam Frames,

Barbatos and Gusion, for free.

Honestly, grateful is an understatement.

That being so... we have no intention of stopping just yet.

Cheers then.