So, we found nothing in the database or on our 3D map.
Then we're out of luck.
I found the location of Technologia.
Nice going, I knew we could count on you.
I'm inputting the data.
It's near the Mazelan Nebula, around Rualbaez Galaxy.
Excellent, prepare for warping.
Yes, sir!
Just a second.
If we were to warp to the Mazelan Nebula...
...we'd have to pass through the middle of this particular area.
The so-called "Iron Ridge."
So what?
The magnetic forces there are strong and unstable.
I'm not sure if we can stay on course.
What if we used full power?
We could slip into a space-time gap.
We would be trapped in warp forever.
Batlyzer, give me data on the Iron Ridge.
It's along the path of the Galactic Railroad.
The only thruway that connects the Mazelan Nebula with our current location.
I'd like to note that thirteen ships have gone missing there over the last several days.
What?
Thirteen ships?
That many?
I have a feeling that it's because of the Hellcastle's magnetic pull.
Definitely so, sir.
They were also trying to get through the ridge...
...and the transport ships were exposed to the magnetic force.
All right, proceed without warping.
We better hurry, sir.
The enemy is already approaching Technologia.
Okay Unabara, full speed ahead.
Aye, aye!
Full speed ahead!
Any signs of life on that planet?
Yes, immigrants building communal villages.
Move closer then.
Let's wipe them out.
Observe the power of Zeth Vorder!
Nothing can stop me from ripping up everything in the galaxy!
Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Nothing can be done about it.
He's risen from a weaker tribe.
Miss Hel Matear, we will always obey your commands.
Be careful with what you say.
He's your supreme commander.
Yes, ma'am.
For now...
We've reached the outer parameter.
We'll be approaching the Iron Ridge.
Flying objects approaching at 10 o'clock.
They're meteors, 4000 galactic kilometers away.
Can we evade them?
It's possible...
...but we'll lose a lot of power, sir.
If we have to continue without warping, we can't afford to waste energy.
Fast approaching meteors...
This might be an opportunity to test the St. Elmo's cannon...
Heck no!
That'll take up too much power.
I know, I know.
Besides, it's still being adjusted.
No telling what would happen if we fired it here.
I'm sorry, Captain.
We've been trying to fix it as fast as we can...
No one's accusing you, Rai.
3000 galactic kilometers.
We can use the main cannon all you want.
Wanna blow them up?
Even the main cannon will cost some energy.
Captain, give me two minutes.
And let me take over navigation.
What are you talking about?
If we stay on this corse we won't have to use any more power.
What?
You're suggesting we intentionally head into the cluster?
It's possible.
However, in order to minimize trauma to the shields...
...we'll have to travel with a reaction speed of .005 for 120 seconds.
No human can do such a thing...
But I can, sir.
Okay.
For two minutes the ship will be in your hands, Axel.
B-But Captain...
Do you have a problem?
Uh...
Phase, can you give me a radar feed?
Right away.
No, sir, no problem.
Transferring data on the meteors.
Pretty impressive.
No human could do it.
We've cleared the cluster.
Great job!
Have I earned your trust yet, Mr. Ishikura?
I was just...
Axel and Phase, you did an excellent job.
Full throttle forward, to the Iron Ridge.
Hey, what's wrong?
I don't feel so good.
Take off and get to the doctor.
Yeah...
We need another worker down here!
Doctor, could you have a look at me, I feel dizzy.
Take a seat, it'll take a while.
I've never seen such a heavy gas cloud before.
Some kind of magnetic storm, a really big one.
How's everything, Axel?
Axel?
Axel!
H-How can I help you?
Are you feeling okay?
You should take a rest.
No, I'll be okay.
Taking regular breaks is part of your duty.
Sir, the Doctor is on the line.
Zero here.
Are we going through some kind of magnetic storm?
Yes, we are.
It's like passing through fireworks, this storm is nasty.
We need to turn around.
If you keep going, you could damage the Mechanized Men on this ship.
It's this magnetic storm and the lightening.
Soon their main memory banks will be destroyed.
Already, their motive circuits are shorting out.
Are you sure?
I don't even know how much more I can take...
Let's go back, Captain!
Captain!
I-I don't want to die.
We're going back!
Hey, what do you think you're...
Shut up, let go!
It's the Captain's orders!
You still hate us Mechanized Men, don't you?
I bet you enjoy watching us short out!
No, I'm just...
Stop him!
Y-You can't do this, even if you are the Captain, I have...
Look at the radar!
Made you look!
Then keep quiet, this is no time for jokes.
As you like, I'll keep quiet.
I'll keep very quiet.
I won't say another word.
From now on I won't talk, even if you want me to.
See how quiet I am!
No, don't touch that.
We've still overhauling the booster engines!
W-We know that!
Workers are inside the hull, if you turn on the boosters you'll kill them!
Do you read me?
Forgive me, I have no choice.
Take him to the medical station, now!
L-Let go of me!
Sorry.
We've got no other choice but to disconnect his main circuits.
He's suffering confusion whenever he accesses his memory bank.
You should know...
...how dangerous it is to pull their main motive circuits.
But they'll still have the same minds when you reconnect them, right?
Does that mean you're not turning back?
We must get to Technologia as soon as possible.
You think you can do it without any Mechanized Men?
We'll make it somehow.
Please, Doctor, trust me.
Ishikura?
Ishikura!
Y-Yes.
Return to the bridge, you're in charge.
Yes, sir.
Should I shut myself down, too?
How do you feel?
I'm fine, but...
Marina should be okay.
Why?
Your body is different from ours.
The liquids act as a buffer, they absorb the electromagnetic fields.
Of course, I don't know how bad it will get, she could deteriorate later.
Are you still going, Captain?
How did you find out where Technologia is?
It's not even listed in any of our data banks.
I didn't want to tell you this, but I contacted Harlock.
What?
If all the warlords are headed for Technologia...
...I figured Harlock would be going there, too.
Even if Harlock is an honorable man, he's not exactly an ally.
Can you trust him?
He could be leading you into a trap.
No, that's not the way Harlock is.
If he didn't trust us, he would've refused to answer.
We should be fighting together!
Doctor!
Plug me back in when you're finished, so I can reconnect everyone else.
Captain, if anything happens to you humans...
...there won't be anyone around to wake us up.
Don't worry, I promise...
I won't let you down.
I trust you, Captain.
I know you're not the kind of man who breaks his promises.
Thank you.
To Technologia!
We're going to get through this and bring the Mechanized Men back!
Radar system yellow, I'll shut it off.
Auto-pilot also yellow, I'll switch to manual.
I don't like this.
Manual with so few crewmen in the control room...
I was afraid of this...
It's not just affecting the Mechanized Men, it's throwing off the instruments.
Grenadier, do you hear me?
Please come to the bridge.
Other crew members, spread out and cover for your co-workers.
Sorry, friend.
We're going to wake you up again real soon.
What the hell is going on?
I've never flown a star ship before!
You're a great pilot, I'm sure you can manage it.
I guess they work the same way...
But the controls are so different.
What's this?
That's the emergency override, don't play with it!
How come there are so many buttons?
We'll handle the speed, you just take care of direction.
I'll try, but I can't promise anything.
Just try to do your best.
Yes, sir.
Is that where we're going?
Show me the data.
Coming up.
You seem to be okay.
I love a pretty woman!
Same old Batlyzer.
Pretty Marina, hot babe!
Not quite the same, he's acting stranger than usual.
I'm only saying what the Captain wants to say!
What?
Don't be shy!
Look at all this gas.
As long as there's nothing more...
Don't be so sure, look at that.
That's too much dust to blame on static electricity alone.
There could be something else out there...
Captain, the engines are still unstable.
Permission to go down and check.
Granted.
Rai!
Yes?
Can we use the main cannon?
Yes, but not accurately.
Be ready, we just might need it.
Are you all right?
Yeah, sorry.
How long is this going to take?
Should be less than a day.
You gotta be kidding.
Run on manual with such a skeleton crew...
Captain.
Yes?
I'm not sure what, but there's something approaching at 11 o'clock.
What is it?
I hear an echo.
It's hollow, with air inside!
11 o'clock?
That's where we're heading!
What?
It's a space station!
Turn around!
It's too late! Turn around!
It's too late!
Reduce speed!
We can't! Reduce speed!
We can't!
If we slow down, we'll never be able to restart!
Rai, aim straight ahead and fire the main cannon!
Yes, sir!
Fire!
We've cleared it!
The air pressure dropping.
That's impossible, the shield is stronger than that!
The magnetic storm blew a piece of debris through the armor.
The space station was pretty brittle, too.
The emergency gates and the auto-repair system are both down.
Life support systems will be compromised within ten minutes!
I don't understand...
Our shields can't be that weak...
Don't worry.
The machines may be down, but I'm not!
I'll fix it!
I can't allow anyone outside the ship!
I can handle it.
No, it's suicidal!
I don't care!
I'll go.
We need you here to guide the ship, you've got the skill.
And the Captain, the First Officer, Unabara and Rai...
They're all specialists.
I'm a second officer, I'm the most expendable.
I'd like to request to go fix the ship!
After all, anyone can be second officer.
No, it's too risky!
Air pressure still dropping, five minutes until systems destabilize.
I don't care if it's a risk or not, I want to protect the Karyu!
If something happens to us...
...who's going to switch the Mechanized Men back on?
I was just starting to understand Axel...
I don't want to lose him forever.
I can't let it happen!
Okay, you can go outside.
Find the hole and fix the leak.
Yes, sir.
One more thing...
You have to come back, we need you on this ship.
Nobody can replace you.
Yes, sir!
We're going to make it...
We have to reactivate the Mechanized Men and make it to Technologia.
We're running out of time!
Believe in Ishikura!
We're doing our best with what we have.
I have to confess something.
When I was tired, I ordered a Mechanized Man to stand in for me.
I regret doing that.
Get the switch on the right.
You should take a rest.
I'm fine, Captain.
But everyone will know you're...
I don't care.
Done!
He did it, the air pressure's coming back up.
Well done Ishikura, take a break.
Thank you, sir, I'm just going to...
Ishikura!
The engines are all fine, no more worries.
That was a close one!
Looks like we've passed the storm.
There it is, Technologia!
That's Technologia?
The last hope of all living beings!
All right, let's take care of the enemy, then deal with Harlock.
Deal with Harlock?
Of course.
When this is all over, I'll pay him back what I owe.
Do we still have the strength to fight against the Hellcastle?
The battle will begin for the last hope, Technologia.
Next episode of Cosmo Warrior Zero, The Great Technologia.
Look forward to it.
Long ago, somewhere in the future...
...in a place beyond space and time...
...there's a book for all to see.
What has been, what could be...
Prophesies of the ages.
Every little joy, every sorrow.
Every little tear that is cried.
Every word and deed.
Every thought and feeling.
All written there on the pages.
Some embrace only shadow.
Some embrace the light.
But the lives that we lead are the stories we leave...
...there in the Book of Life.