Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse

1967

Mankind makes first contact with an extraterrestrial life form

that we had earlier identified on Mars.

The BETA: Being of Extra Terrestrial origin which is an Adversary of the human race.

Mankind used all the technology it had in its defense against the BETA.

However...

The First Lunar Surface War

1973

We were unable to stop the BETA from reaching Earth.

This story is but one chapter

in the tale of the fight against the ever-expanding BETA incursion.

1997

Capital of Imperial Japan - Kyoto

Oh, here she comes!

Coming to school reading a textbook again?

Yui!

Hey, Yui!

Good day.

Good day.

Same as always, huh?

Everyone, look!

Once we graduate, that’s what we’ll be piloting.

The Zuikaku Type-82 Tactical Surface Fighter!

Wasn’t the Zuikaku the unit your father helped develop?

Yes…

The Imperial Capital Burns - Part 1

Imperial Guard Training Academy

8 Minutes

8 minutes.

This is the average time a soldier manages to survive even after their first victory against the BETA.

Only after overcoming this hurdle can you begin to become a true soldier.

Listen up.

I’ll say it again.

Hey, want to go somewhere after school?

They cannot understand any language from any nation.

I didn’t get any sleep...

The rules that apply between humans don't apply to them!

Up late talking to your boyfriend again?

Your enemy is the BETA, the first extraterrestrial species mankind has encountered.

He says he’s getting reassigned to Kyushu soon.

Kyushu?

Didn’t they order evacuation of the whole island last year?

This is nothing like the wars started by England’s King or the Corsican Monster.

He wouldn’t tell me all the details,

but apparently a new base was established.

Ever since we made first contact with then in 1967,

Huh? Really?

we've been dragged back into the ice age...

Hey, we’re in the middle of lecture.

You there!

Y-Yes!

Takamura…Yui.

Takamura?

Oh? A member of the Takamura family, one of our Shogun’s hereditary vassals.

Then Cadet Takamura.

Where does the name BETA come from?

Yes. They are extraterrestrial beings opposing the human race, in other words-

Being of Extra Terrestrial origin which is an Adversary of the human race.

Fine, sit down.We’re continuing the lecture.

That was Yamashiro-san, wasn’t it?

The Yamashiro family.

If I recall, they’ve turned out a great number of pilots, despite not being one of the Shogun's vassals.

I see, so that’s why they’d view Yui and her family as a rival.

Huh?

Aww, come on...

A rival?

Oh? “I’ll be able to come home to you on my next leave”?

Don’t peek!

Same Year - Fall

In accordance with this, the Asian Union has erected an absolute defense line

Speaking of which, Yui, is your dad still abroad?

to prevent the BETA from invading Japan.

It seems he comes and goes.

Meanwhile, Australia and Brazil have announced

Even when he comes back to Japan, he stays in Tokyo.

that they will accept refugees from the People’s Republic of China...

That car looks expensive!

In times like these, those of you in military families

should take the initiative and set an example of frugality for the common citizens!

Was that supposed to be our instructor?

Did I sound like him?

Very!

That’s…

I have a message from him.

He sends his best regards.

I’m home!

Oh, welcome home.

I knew it was you, uncle!

Oh, pardon me!

Lt. Col. Iwaya!

Oh my, what a splendid salute.

When did the cute young lady I knew grow up to be such a splendid soldier?

You haven't been commissioned yet,

and we’re in private.

So you can act like normal.

Yes! Uncle!

I’m surprised you knew I was here.

Well, with all those cars…

Given the times, I turned them down to be frugal as well, but…

He told you to strive hard in your training.

Apparently he won’t be able to leave Ichigaya for a while.

So the situation on the mainland is…

It’s not good.

Oh, that's right.

Senna-san told me you’re finally going to start your live training, aren’t you?

Yes!

In the Imperial Guard Training Academy our training unit is the Gekishin.

Once you graduate you’ll be piloting the Zuikaku.

Both are good units, but eventually…

Eventually?

We can’t afford to let them overrun our beautiful nation.

Right now we need all the good TSFs we can get.

Please wait a little longer. Soon I’ll be joining too.

Don’t misunderstand me.

Huh?

Our nation is important, but…

We’re all doing our jobs, praying that young girls like you never have to see the front lines.

You must not be hasty.

Yes.

I suppose it’s time for me to go.

How long will you be staying in Kyoto?

Once I finish my business here I’ll be flying right back to Tokyo.

I see…

It’s a shame I won’t get to eat any of the meat stew Senna-san’s so proud of.

Then next time, I’ll make it!

I’ll be looking forward to it.

The autumn sky in Japan is lovely.

Yes, it really is.

Koubuin Family Mansion

My apologizes for taking up your time when you're so busy.

No, I was the one who asked to speak with you, plus…

I wanted to come and see how Kyoto was faring.

So, why have you come to our house out of the five regent houses?

Before that…

If you could please have a look at the progress on the matter we discussed.

"In war, then, let your great object be victory, not lengthy campaigns."

Sun Tzu?

I pray that these new weapons will allow us to bring a swift end to this war.

I believe they will.

Type 99 EM Radiation Cannon Plans

This is so tight!

Why don’t you go up a size instead of forcing it?

Once it's skin-tight you'll stop thinking about it.

But aren’t these enhancement suits a little embarrassing?