Soukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor - Exodus

My name is Minashiro Soushi.

By the time you listen to this,

I will no longer be in this world.

June 25, 2050 — Hawaiian Remnants

The 22nd century turned into a period of war for all humanity.

Over the Human Army Poli'ahu Transport Base

Unknown beings that arrived from distant space, the Festum...

Forty years after they arrived on this planet,

possessing power beyond human understanding,

most of the world became a battlefield.

Entering combat area.

Sixty seconds to landing!

All men, assume mission formation.

Upon landing, join the front line immediately, as per the plan.

Ready?

Yes, sir!

You are the elite who made it through rigorous training to survive this long.

I consider it an honor

to fight with you.

Commence operation!

First machine, departing!

Second machine, on the way!

This is worse than the reports said.

Second machine, Olympia Angels, landing check.

Bro...

I'll fight, too, just like you.

Go, Billy.

Fourth machine, moving out!

Fifth machine, heading out!

Sixth machine, moving out!

Thought-controlled, man-piloted battle mechas designed to fight the Festum,

the Fafners.

Only the chosen can pilot them.

They are the ace up our sleeve.

Types 1, 2, and 3 sighted.

Watch for Type 4.

They are equipped with enemy components,

making their power work for humanity.

Without the Fafners, we would have been eliminated long ago.

Even if victory remains far out of reach,

we were able to buy enough time to foster hope.

Mauna Kea Patrol Base has fallen.

The enemy has taken over all functions!

Hurry up with the evacuation.

Gather all forces at the northern end!

Defense Unit 1 has been annihilated!

Two kilometers before they reach Big Island's last defensive line!

Get out of there, General Narain!

Quiet! This is the largest transport base in the Pacific region.

If this base falls, millions will starve to death.

Defend it at any cost!

They never even looked at this place before.

Has the Festum learned the way humans preserve their lives?

We still can't get on?

But they're right on top of us!

Calm down. You can board soon.

Mauna Kea will be okay, right?

I'm sure we'll win.

Are we going to die?

What is that?

HQ has declared ROE Alpha.

Target: the entirety of Big Island!

What?

HQ's aerial strike force is approaching.

No...

Connect to the Neo United Nations HQ!

Give the order in my name to halt the attack!

We have troops out there fighting!

Not to mention thousands of citizens!

ROE Alpha is absolute.

Retract the order!

Fool.

Major Walter, you are divested of your authority.

Apprehend him.

General Narain has given the order to halt the attack.

Too late.

Input point. Attack formation.

Stop!

Don't, General!

Everyone, look for survivors!

I shot an ally... I...

It's hopeless... Hey, is anyone alive?

It's no use... We can't win.

Why did we fight?

What was it for?

As the world was exhausted by long years of war,

the faint hope—that if both sides could understand each other,

then perhaps the war would end—

began to make its way into some corner of our world.

June 28, 2151

Tatsumiyajima

Tatsumiyajima...

A man-made island, built after Japan was destroyed in the war,

in hopes of leaving behind a peaceful civilization.

This is where I once lived.

The regionals aren't far off!

Keep your spirits up!

Mimika hears ya, Coach Kaname!

Mikamika, you don't take this seriously!

Kondou-sensei?

Oh, it's you, Sakura... Is someone hurt?

Let them rest a bit.

Excuse me...

Please take them!

Back to it! Oh...

Sorry to intrude!

Thanks...

Looking at her makes me think of the old Kazuki.

The "old" Kazuki, yes.

Hey! Want to grab dinner at Kazuki's place today?

Oh, so you don't like my cooking?

Th-That's not what I meant.

Nishio Shop

Love—

Gobain!

Douma Hiroto Special: Pursuing the Mysterious, Giant Creature.

Good morning, Tatsumiyajima!

How many TV shows is that idiot Hiroto making?

Today, we're pursuing Tatsumiyajima's—

And Seri goes along with it too much.

Man, I'm bored, and it's hot.

Grandma, I wanna work for Alvis!

Don't dedicate all your studying to the art of war.

You need to carry on this island's culture, as well.

H-Hello, Rina-senp—

What do you want, Kaburagi?

U-Um...

I'll take this!

Didn't you buy this yesterday?

Huh? Um, that one's for storage...

And this, too!

Kaburagi, you're the student council president, you know.

If you're buying all this manga,

do you have everything ready for the Tanabata Festival?

W-Well, without you there, all the work keeps getting delayed...

You're pathetic.

Why don't we have the next meeting together at Kazuki-senpai's place?

S-Sure! That'd be great!

Um, Rina-senpai... Are you free later?

Huh? I'm working here.

Of course I'm not free.

I guess not...

Dense.

Mark Sechs Mod, arm-drive system installed.

Proceed with FTP test.

Connection confirmed.

You've come a long way, Canon.

Because you taught me, Mom...

We're crew and instructor here.

Yes, Hazama-sensei!

Now, let's go and get something to eat.

If you stay in there all day, you'll get sick.

Roger.

Would you prefer Kazuki-kun's place again?

I don't really care where...

Okay, come on out.

Roger.

I didn't want anyone to pilot it again...

We really have to rebuild it?

I'm surprised Canon is training to be an engineer.

For someone so young, she's amazing.

She says she wants to learn from you, too.

I think I'll retire. I have to finish this, anyway.

Is this really going to be educational material?

Hard to say.

I couldn't turn down a request from Nishio-sensei.

Yeah...

I think it's time to get something to eat.

You're right.

Up we go...

The usual curry it is, then.

Agreed.

It's still not done? We won't be ready for lunch.

Don't worry! Leave it to me!