Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans

Ow...

So, what do you want me to do next, Orga?

Orga...

Hey. Mika...

C'mon, man. You can't keep slackin' off like this.

Think of what'll happen if they catch us back here again.

Yeah, I know. You're right.

Mikazuki! Did you find him?

Yeah.

What's up, Old Man?

Now, don't gimme that. Maruba's callin'.

The president?

Look, guys,

I thought we've already been through this before.

Come on. It's the only place that warm around here.

Gimme a break...

-- Hey Mika! Time to go. --This engine room's top secret.

Right.

We've received word

from the Chryse Autonomous Region.

Their representative's daughter's going to Earth,

along with her escort.

You boys in the Third Group are gonna take her.

S'cuse me, but are you referring to Kudelia Aina Bernstein,

by any chance?

Have you heard of her, Biscuit?

Indeed, sir.

She's involved in the freedom movement, isn't she?

Right. And her trip to Earth is about that very thing.

The independence of Mars. Noble, isn't it?

But, why do you want us to do a big job like this?

Well, actually she handpicked you guys, herself.

What? You mean--

Regardless of the assignment,

just make sure that you remember one thing.

You little punks are to do exactly as we say. Understand?

This sucks!

Can you believe all these landmine setting drills?

It's like they're torturing us.

Tomorrow, we've got removal drills.

Oh, man...

Hm?

Damn that kid. How does he do it?

Mikazuki Augus. You know how to dodge, don't ya?

I gotta pilot those things. I hope that some day...

What's going on!

Pick up the pace, kid!

Todo, you're suppose to be keeping 'em in line!

All right, brats! You've got work to do!

Oh, jeez... Hmph. These space rats better settle down.

Takaki, you gonna be okay?

Yeah... I'm fine.

They put us in charge of escorting her?

You know a girl like that has to smell pretty incredible!

Right, Mikazuki?

Yeah, whatever. She's just human like the rest of us.

Doubt she'd be any different.

Huh?

He's clueless when it comes to girls.

Trust me, you're wasting your breath.

Takaki.

Hey. You need some water?

Why are you wearing that bandage?

Oh, it's no big deal. Happens all the time...

The president knows. He sees we're strong.

When an outfit like ours pulls together,

we're unstoppable. Unlike all of his brown-nosing employees.

I'm tellin' you guys.

We're gonna breeze past those smooth-talkin' jerks

and take their place as First Corps!

Listen, no matter how senile Maruba gets,

he's always gonna see us as expendable.

So I wouldn't get your hopes too high if I were you.

Oh yeah?

Well, if that's true, did ya ever think maybe the reason he

sees us that way is 'cause we've got you for a group leader?

Now, that's enough, Eugene.

Aw, shut up, Biscuit.

Let's not forget he's the one who--

Tryin' to start a fight out here?

Don't make me do this.

Hey, let go! You're tearin' it off!

Nah, we're just having a little disagreement. That's all.

Y-Yeah, right. That's all it is.

C-Come on, Mikazuki!

Really sorry, Akihiro. They're a little rowdy.

Same as always.

The time's come, Mother.

I'll be leaving now.

So soon, Aina? I had no idea.

Please remember to mind you manners

around the peolpe out there

I always thought Father didn't like that

I was so involved in the freedom movement.

But, this time he's being so supportive and allowing me

to go to Earth as a mediator between our two sides.

It's in your nature

to take things so negatively, Kudelia.

Your father's always kept your best interests at heart.

He truly cares about you.

My mother would rather ignore these things.

She's never made any effort to understand

what's going on out there.

I refuse to live like that. I want a better understanding

by experiencing the truth myself.

Is that why you chose Third Group as your escorts?

Yes. Because these children are precisely the kind

of soldiers born out of the Earth Sphere's oppressive rule.

They embody the problems burdening each one of us.

By getting to know them on a more personal level,

I hope to share some of their pain

and let them know that they are not alone.

It's beautiful, isn't it?

The delicate nature of youth and wide-eyed innocence.

The Bernsteins are a family deeply involved with Earth,

yet their daughter's seen as the leader of the very

Independence movement against it.

Ironic, isn't it? Norman Bernstein.

My daughter's been quite foolish.

But, when foolishness goes that far,

it's rather magnificent.

Which is the reason that Chryse--

No-- It's the reason those bastards all over Mars

support what she's trying to do.

Now, then. I'm sure she'd like nothing more

than to live eternally in the hearts and minds of the people.

So, in a way, you might say we're helping her.

Of course, Sir Coral.

But, please, promise me you'll be kind.

He sells out his daughter for his own gain,

then asks me to be "kind"? What a pathetic coward.

I think he could learn something from her.

Sir.

But, now that inspection from Earth

is a golden opportunity.

To receive Nobliss's support,

we need to do everything in our power to ensure this plan works.

All right, Orlis, The mission's been finalized.

You take command, this time.

Yes, sir.

Crank! Support your former student.

Sir.

Ein!

Yes, sir.

This is your first official assignment.

Do your best!

I will, sir.

Mars? Seriously?

As a colony, that planet's resources are all used up,

if you asked me. And that place is out in the boonies.

Do we really need Gjallarhorn inspectors out there?

I've just confirmed it.

Are these frontier operations boring you, Gaelio?

As if. I'll work hard as an officer

of the inspection division, Major McGills.

You can count on me, as always, Sir.

Well, whether we like it or not,

Earth Sphere's economy depends on that used-up colony.

To succeed, it's imperative that they can continue

making significant contributions.

So it's of utmost importance that the Mars Branch

clean up their act and become proud members of Gjallarhorn:

the true keepers of the world order.

I kinda feel bad for those guys down there.

The push for independence

is spreading across Mars at an alarming pace.

Hm?

Before much longer,

we may be too busy to worry about anybody else.

We're supposed to start heading

down to the south route to Block D.

I'm tired.

Let's get goin'.

Muscle weighs more.

M-My body's just heavier than yours, all right?

Yeah, keep tellin' yourself that.

Hey!

Okay Just finished checkin' the equipment

for your trip.

Good job, man.

So, she's supposed to come down tomorrow, huh?

Yeah. And, then we'll get goin' the day after.

I figure it should take us about five months

to make it to Earth and back.

It's gonna be quiet around here.

I heard she picked you herself. Not bad.

You gotta be kiddin' me.

We're just being used. Same as always.

Maruba thinks we're nothin' but a buncha rats

runnin' around this place. He just knows we can

move a little faster thanks to our "Whiskers".

Yeah, those things...

The old Man-Machine Interface, the Alaya-Vijnana System.

They're just 's awful.

Yeah, but ... having it implanted

is the price you pay if you wanna work here.

Well, guess it's better than

not having a job at all.

I still remember back when you got yours.

They didn't give you any anesthesia,