That's Technologia...
You've done well.
Go take a rest.
Not until we've revived the Mechanized Men and restored the crew to full capacity.
You're right.
The real battle is just beginning.
Good morning, Captain.
Guess it all went well.
More or less.
Looks like it was a rough journey.
Yes, it was a lot rougher without you guys, I realize how important you are.
Thanks for sticking it out and getting us through.
Don't mention it, and welcome back.
Why don't you let us take over for a while and go have a break?
Do we really have a chance?
I'm not sure I can do it.
Lady Hel Matear, I have a question.
Why have you allowed that fool to take over as the Emperor of the galaxy?
Got a problem?
Our job is to serve you, Lady Hel Matear.
I don't understand why we have to fight for that imposter.
The Karyu's gotten stronger.
I had always assumed that humans were inferior to other beings.
But that man Zero has turned weakness into strength.
But still they're only humans, they're no match for us.
True.
But we have to expect the unexpected, complacency leads to vulnerability.
So the Emperor is...
Of course, he's just bait.
He'll stir things up with this Hellcastle and start a war with Zero and Harlock.
Our ultimate objective is to destroy all organic creatures...
...and cover this universe with mechanized beings.
If the Emperor can help us accomplish this, he's worth having around.
Ma'am!
Check and double-check all shields.
We can't leave holes in the armor, no matter how small.
Captain, shouldn't you be resting too, sir?
The engine seems to be functioning normally, but double check it, too.
Check auto-repair system.
And the radio, too.
Come on, hurry up.
This ship needs to be ready for anything!
You can't be serious, what happened to the Karyu?
Well, beggars can't be choosers.
We need all the help we can get.
But I'm not sure Zero will listen and help us.
Zero, can you hear me?
Harlock?
There's no time for small talk.
Tochiro and Emeraldas have gone to the Hellcastle to hold the enemy off.
But I don't know how long they'll hold.
So this is our last stand.
Yes, we have to protect Technologia at all costs.
But we don't have enough ships.
I'd like you to fly with our fleet.
Forget it.
Why?
It's us, the Terrestrial Independent Fleet, that has to protect Technologia...
We'll do it alone.
Forget your title, we're in a place where the whole galaxy could be destroyed.
Or can't you do anything without orders?
End of discussion.
We're doing our mission in our way.
I don't need your help.
Fine, but just make sure you stay out of our way.
Are you sure about this?
Yes, I am.
There should be only one captain in charge.
Besides, Harlock doesn't need us to fight his fight.
Don't look so down.
Nothing can be done.
Zero isn't that kind of guy who works for somebody.
He will do better on his own.
A belt of space mines ahead.
It seems that's their defensive line.
Do you really think that's going to hold them off?
We have to do something to get past the gravitational pull...
Only if we had the Arcadia up to speed...
Good for nothing!
Cheap trick.
If we continue on this path, we'll suck the mines into us.
Shall I switch off the gravity system?
Yes...
Just a moment.
Let's not forget that by taking energy in, the Hellcastle becomes stronger.
You want as much power as you can get, don't you?
The space mines are nothing to worry about.
Yes, true, keep going!
Yes, sir.
They're coming!
If we don't hit the mines faster than the auto-repair can fix the damage...
...this Hellcastle stays unharmed.
Dammit!
Power of fantastic proportions!
We should go back to Technologia and join up with Harlock.
Not good, every stinking simulation I try goes wrong!
The problem could be with the energy distribution program.
Reboot it and try again.
I'll give it a shot, sir.
Have you finished re-sealing the shields?
Not completely.
There was more damage than we thought.
And, we're low on replacement parts.
The ship's barely hanging together, I hope we can defend ourselves.
First Officer, Ishikura, come with me.
With their gravity field on, our lasers are useless.
Then we'll have to use the St. Elmo.
We can control the St. Elmo manually...
...so we can guide it in past their field.
I told you that's too risky, it's still not functioning right.
Even if we could use it, we'd have to shut all other systems down to power it.
We'd be without any shields for almost 40 seconds.
If the enemy attacked us during that time, we'd be space dust.
What do you suppose Harlock will do?
Does he have a secret plan?
Let's hope so.
I don't care if they shoot us down, as long as Harlock makes it.
I know he'll help rebuild the Earth.
Captain!
Sorry.
I shouldn't say something like that right before the battle.
Don't you think there is any other way?
Maybe we could talk it through and negotiate a peace treaty.
I doubt it.
They haven't been very open to negotiations up until now.
I'm scared.
Someone named Rubia is on the line.
Who is he?
He says he's the captain of one of the ships that is with the Death Shadow.
You're Zero?
That's right, what do you want?
I want to know where you stand.
On what?
If we lose this fight, not only the Earth, but the whole galaxy goes dark.
I just want to know what your intentions are.
That's why I'm ready to give anything it takes, even my life.
Good, that's what I wanted to hear.
What's your stake in this?
We're the survivors of a planet called Rubiana.
Hel Matear turned most of our citizens...
...into Mechanized Men before destroying the planet.
I don't want to see that happen anywhere else.
That's why we're fighting.
That and to preserve what's left of our race...
I see.
I'm sorry to bother you.
I just wanted to see the face of the man leading the other team.
Good luck to you.
Same to you.
When this is over, I'll buy you a drink.
That would be nice.
Is there anything we can do about the gravity field?
It's difficult...
Say, Harlock, why don't we give the special alloy to Zero?
But we need to...
There's not enough time to finish the Arcadia.
But Zero could use it to patch up the cracks in his shield.
All right, do what you want.
Great, I'm going to deliver it in person.
Tell the truth, I always wanted to see the inside of the Karyu.
Now I've got an excuse.
Hey, Tochiro, what about our battle plan?
That's your department.
Impressive!
I appreciate your generosity, but I don't want to owe anybody.
What do you got, a death wish?
What?
If you stay alive, you can pay us back later.
Use the alloy from Tochiro and fill all gaps in the shields.
Yes, sir.
And make it quick.
The enemy will be here in no time.
By the way...
...I saw two cannon hatches, some kind of double-barrel firing system?
That's right.
It shoots a mixture of force fields and Helium 3 gas, it's very powerful.
We call it the St. Elmo.
Can I take a look, please?
Not only does it have atomic power...
...but we can control it manually...
...targeting exactly what we want.
Fantastic!
With this baby, Hellcastle's gravity field won't mean a thing!
We're gonna have a helluva good time!
Only if we could use it...
What do you mean?
Come on, don't kid around, Zero.
I wish I was, but every simulation we've tried won't work.
Rai!
Yes, sir!
Maybe your cooling system isn't doing the job.
What are you using to contain the fusion?
Just air.
We calculated it several times, all our data shows that it's adequate coolant.
What if you made a secondary path and shot water through?
The air will cool down the water.
It's dangerous!
Besides, we'd have to stop the main engines for that kind of job.
You've got to at least try.
If it'll help you take down Hellcastle, it'd be worth it.
But that would take all day.
How can we defend ourselves with our engines down?
We can back you up.
No, too risky.
You still don't trust us?
I've got a duty to protect the ship and crew.
Okay, I won't force you, it is risky.
It's your decision.
The time has come...
They know Technologia is the final line of defense...
...so they'll try anything they can.
They don't have the strength, neither Harlock nor Zero.
Don't be so sure.
When humans fight for their lives, you'd be surprised by their will to live.
We've seen that before, haven't we?
Become one with Hellcastle, then we'll definitely defeat them.
How dare you tell me what to do?
There's no way I can lose a fight like this!
Whatever, if you say so.
By the way, I forgot to tell you something...
There's one of your kind serving under Zero.
What?
A mechanized survivor of Miraiseria.
Of course, she never got the full treatment that we did.
How do you do, good crew of the Karyu.
What do you think you're doing?
Before I blow you all from space, I want to spare the life of my own kind.
There's no one like you on this ship!
Unless...
That's right.
She's the one, you know as well as I do.
I order you to send her over!
Forget it!
Are you planning on dying for this man?
You became a Mechanized Man because you wanted to survive, didn't you?
You and I are like family, come and join me!
The First Officer's a Mechanized Man?
Of course not!
He's just trying to confuse us.
First Officer, say something!
You don't have to say anything.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you all.
I became a Mechanized Man to survive when we were losing our planet.
I-I don't believe it!
We're supposed to trust each other, how could you not tell us?
Quiet!
A Mechanized Man or not, she's a part of our crew, isn't she?
We've fought and lived together on this ship.
She's a part of us now.
That's what you say, but what does she say?
I didn't mean to presume, it's okay if you want to...
I don't, I'm not leaving the Karyu.
What?
The Karyu is...
...the place I belong.
This ship...
This ship is the only place I can really live and feel home!
Well, you heard her.
She's staying with us.
You stupid woman!
Switch it off!
Can you all forgive me?
It's not your fault.
Of course not, you're still our First Officer.
Aboard this ship, the Mechanized Men and humans are equal.
We didn't know, we were just a little surprised.
But promise us, no more secrets.
We're crew members, we have to trust each other.
Thank you, everyone.
W-What are you doing?
Emotion, it's a weakness.
That fool, now she's going to die with them.
So what, I'm not like her!
You couldn't even win one of your own kind back to your side.
And you think you're going to beat Zero?
He speaks to emotion, he awakens the hearts of the Mechanized Men...
...and he's good.
Emperor...
You wanted a strong body to compensate for being born to a weak race.
But you still have emotions.
Get rid of those worthless emotions that drive you.
If you want to survive, you need to become one with Hellcastle!
What's the matter?
Don't you want to be a perfect Mechanized Man like me?
It's okay to feel worried.
I don't know whether we can win or not, but I'll still fight.
All we can do is fight, with all the power we can find.
Fight, and hold on as tight as we can.
To our future...
Yes, I'm not running away anymore.
Whatever happens, I'll never look back again, but I'll face the future...
...with you...
It may not be easy, but I've made up my mind, I'll face the future.
Zeth Vorder becomes one with Hellcastle.
Can the Karyu protect Technologia and the future?
Next episode of Cosmo Warrior Zero, War Eternal.
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.