Mobile Suit Gundam (1979–1980): Season 1, Episode 17 - Amuro Deserts - full transcript
Mobile Suit Gundam
Rage on! Rage on! Rage on! Gundam!
You must run forth!
If you are still burning
with furious rage...
...You must fight the towering foe!
Fight! Fight! Fight!
Bring to bear the rage of justice, Gundam!
Mobile Suit Gundam! Gundam!
Rise once more! Rise once more!
Rise once more! Gundam!
You must seize the power!
Fly toward the galaxy, Gundam!
Mobile Suit Gundam! Gundam!
Mr. Ryu, standby okay!
Good!
Amuro, standby for docking. Ready?
I'm going in, Mr. Ryu!
5...4...
3...2... 1...
Laser searcher synchronised.
5...4...
Gundam B Parts released!
Core Change! Docking, go!
After deserting the White Base,
Amuro may never train like this again.
Meanwhile,
the battleship Gwazine
had departed from Granada,
a Zeon front-line base on the moon.
It belonged to Rear Admiral Kycilia Zabi,
eldest daughter of the Zabi family...
...and commander of Zeon's
Mobile Assault Force.
Kycilia was visiting M'Quve,
who supervised the mining of resources...
...which were considered vital to both
the Federation and Zeon forces.
The war effort had continued regardless
of the White Base's troubles.
Zeon's Secret Mine
What are we going to do
if Amuro comes back?
Well you know,
a deserter would certainly be executed.
No! You must be lying!
That's what military regulations dictate, but...
How can you think of doing that to
someone who's fought at your side?!
It just means we can do it if necessary.
Stop that, Sayla.
Come on, Fraw Bow.
Now I understand why Amuro left.
Why should I ask him to come back to this?
Look, Fraw Bow. Calm down.
We're not regular military here,
so we'd never do something like that.
But, Ryu...
We can't continue to overlook
Amuro's selfish behaviour.
Well, it's true that he's behaving rather badly.
Don't you agree, Fraw Bow?
I understand that, but...
Hey, take me along too!
Hey, take me along too!
I want to go too!
No, you can't come. This isn't a joy ride.
What? Then what is it?
I'm going to look for Amuro.
You think she can convince him?
It's all a question of timing.
Do you think that big brother
Amuro is a V.S.O.P.?
V.S.0.P.?
What? Don't you know?
It means, 'very important person.'
Really?
What? Maybe I got it wrong.
I won't let them do anything foolish to Amuro.
I'll take responsibility.
I'll guarantee it, too.
You'll go and find him, won't you?
Amuro.
S-Sorry! I shouldn't have barged in.
Isn't this what everyone's worried about?
That's not it!
They'll forgive you if you go back now.
Forgive me? For what?
Mr. Kai says deserters are punishable by death.
So, that's what everyone really thinks.
Leave!
You're wrong!
Everyone aboard the White Base
needs your strength!
Running away again?
The truth is that you're not confident
that everyone will accept you.
That's why you can't go back!
You can't possibly understand my reasons.
Amuro...!
Amuro!
How long do we have to sit here doing this?
We can't go anywhere until Fraw Bow's back.
If we start moving again,
we can just tell her where we went.
Well, they say Central Asia is neutral territory...
...but there are a lot of Zeons around.
What if they intercept our radio?
When Amuro returns, I'm going to...
I'm detecting a metallic response at 2 o'clock.
What are you thinking, stopping so suddenly?!
It's dangerous!
She should just go back!
Who's that?
We obtain two grams in a ton.
This is a good quality Solium
deposit, just as expected.
If we can find five more deposits like this,
our forces shall be able to...
It's not only about Solium.
The Federation must not get even
one gram of any precious resources.
This is what shall lead us
to a decisive victory...
...and shall also establish our
control after the war is over.
I'm aware of that.
There's another similar deposit
50 kilometres to the north.
I'll make sure you have all the men
and equipment you need.
I knew this was the Zeon mine!
I finally found it!
Hey! What's going on up there?!
Why won't you tell me what's happening?
Don't shout like that!
There's a Zeon mining base there!
What? Really?
No! What if they see you?!
How rude! I'm not that careless.
Wow! That's incredible!
We have to tell the White Base about this!
Wait! If the enemy hears our transmission,
we'll be at a disadvantage!
Then what are you going to do?
Fraw, you go back to the
White Base and tell them.
What about you, Amuro?
What about you, Amuro?
I'll stay here and continue to observe.
I'll stay here and continue to observe.
All right.
3 hours!
Marker, any message?
Nothing yet.
I see.
If the enemy found us here,
we'd make an easy target.
We know. Don't take your eyes
off the sonar searcher.
Roger!
Any chance he's defected to Zeon?
No way!
Hey, it's possible.
They'd treat him like a hero
if he brings them the Gundam.
He is a deserter, after all.
Yes...
What a pain in the neck.
This must be the Zeon mine...
General Revil plans to take on Odessa Day.
They don't have a single Zaku.
I can handle this!
If I take this place out with the Gundam,
the Federation forces shan't have to mobilise.
Mr. Bright and Miss Mirai
won't mess around with me again!
What's going on?!
Lady Kycilia, this way!
I must tell them, quickly!
If I'm spotted, I'll have to deal with it!
Prepare Adzam for launch at once!
M'Quve, I'm not sure if I can forgive you
for failing to detect that mobile suit.
My apologies, Lady Kycilia...
This is a good opportunity to test the Adzam.
I want you to do it.
Yes, Lady Kycilia. I certainly shall.
Seeing the Federation's mobile suit
up close and in person...
...will be useful for our future strategy.
Why you...!
Behind me...
Is it over...?
What's this...?
Its performance seems far superior
to what Garma's data suggested.
M'Quve, approach it carefully.
Yes, ma'am.
It's above me!
I have the higher ground!
Launch the Leader!
Wh-What is this?!
Surface temperature, 4,000 degrees?!
Is it because of that sand-like stuff?!
Releasing 98% of all energy...
...for pilot and circuit protection.
98%?!
I won't be able to move!
A base near something that looks
like a mine? Are you sure?
Yes.
I don't like it.
It doesn't quite match the location...
...in the Federation estimates
which General Revil told us about.
We're not making this up! I saw it myself!
It's huge!
In any case, we can't just ignore it. Let's go.
It's working, Lady Kycilia.
After all, we do have more experience...
...in mobile suit research.
The magnetic radiation field is weakening.
Finish him off quickly.
Roger that.
Offensive energy reduced.
I can move, then?
He deflected it!
A Zaku would have been crippled by now!
I'll try again!
Here I come!
Why you...!
Hurry! Shake him off!
Yes, ma'am!
You'll not dump me!
It looks like this is it.
Destroy the base before our secrets slip out!
But... But there are still soldiers there!
It doesn't matter!
Our state secrets are the priority now!
I understand.
The base... exploded...!
They abandoned... the base...
The Federation mobile suit...
Its performance is greater than rumoured.
We shall have to speed up the deployment...
...of all the mobile suits we're testing.
I did it! I did it!
The Federation was going to hit this Zeon base
with all of its force, and I destroyed it!
This one isn't any good, either.
All data systems have been
completely destroyed.
Ouch...!
'No. 102 Mining Base...'
This is the No. 102 Mining Base?!
Does that mean what I destroyed was just one...
...of many mining bases?!
So this isn't the mine that General
Revil is trying to take down?!
Is it a mine even bigger than this one?
Ah!
Wh-Who are you?
Just someone passing by.
There should be a Federation
or Zeon rescue crew soon.
Yes, right...
Just wait.
The bleeding's stopped.
This is a flare.
Please use it if you see help arrive.
Thanks. Think they'll come so soon?
A rescue...?
Of course they will.
You mustn't lose hope.
See you.
Hey.
What?
If you said you were
the pilot of that mobile suit,
I'd find it hard to believe.
But if you are, don't go soft on your enemy.
You don't have enough lives for that.
Thanks.
Not enough lives, was that?
A flare!
Let's confirm. Approach it.
Fraw Bow...
Are you sure this is it?
Yes.
Wow...
Did the Gundam do all this on its own?
I can't think of any other possibilities.
But... this wasn't their main base.
You're right.
If it was, it wouldn't have fallen
with the Gundam alone.
He's caused quite a problem.
I think it's safe to say that,
because of the Gundam,
the enemy will be on guard
and digging their heels in hard.
Amuro must think he's a hero now.
But I can't see him anywhere.
But I can't see him anywhere.
He ran away!
He ran away!
Fraw!
What's his problem...?!
Who does Amuro think he is?!
He has no idea about me!
Amuro sees his foes up close.
Ral's troops are planning
an attack on the White Base.
When the Gundam's beam rifle hits the Gouf,
the enemy laughs.
Mobile Suit Gundam. Next episode...
Ramba Ral's Attack.
Next episode
Ramba Ral's Attack
Will you be able to survive??
Next episode
Ramba Ral's Attack
Amuro, do not look back.
The star shining far off in space...
Amuro, it's your homeland
where you were born.
Do you remember the days
of your childhood??
The morning when you woke up, when it was warm?
Amuro, do not look back. Amuro...
A man must hide his tears, hide his tears.
Only look to tomorrow, to tomorrow... Forever...
Rage on! Rage on! Rage on! Gundam!
You must run forth!
If you are still burning
with furious rage...
...You must fight the towering foe!
Fight! Fight! Fight!
Bring to bear the rage of justice, Gundam!
Mobile Suit Gundam! Gundam!
Rise once more! Rise once more!
Rise once more! Gundam!
You must seize the power!
Fly toward the galaxy, Gundam!
Mobile Suit Gundam! Gundam!
Mr. Ryu, standby okay!
Good!
Amuro, standby for docking. Ready?
I'm going in, Mr. Ryu!
5...4...
3...2... 1...
Laser searcher synchronised.
5...4...
Gundam B Parts released!
Core Change! Docking, go!
After deserting the White Base,
Amuro may never train like this again.
Meanwhile,
the battleship Gwazine
had departed from Granada,
a Zeon front-line base on the moon.
It belonged to Rear Admiral Kycilia Zabi,
eldest daughter of the Zabi family...
...and commander of Zeon's
Mobile Assault Force.
Kycilia was visiting M'Quve,
who supervised the mining of resources...
...which were considered vital to both
the Federation and Zeon forces.
The war effort had continued regardless
of the White Base's troubles.
Zeon's Secret Mine
What are we going to do
if Amuro comes back?
Well you know,
a deserter would certainly be executed.
No! You must be lying!
That's what military regulations dictate, but...
How can you think of doing that to
someone who's fought at your side?!
It just means we can do it if necessary.
Stop that, Sayla.
Come on, Fraw Bow.
Now I understand why Amuro left.
Why should I ask him to come back to this?
Look, Fraw Bow. Calm down.
We're not regular military here,
so we'd never do something like that.
But, Ryu...
We can't continue to overlook
Amuro's selfish behaviour.
Well, it's true that he's behaving rather badly.
Don't you agree, Fraw Bow?
I understand that, but...
Hey, take me along too!
Hey, take me along too!
I want to go too!
No, you can't come. This isn't a joy ride.
What? Then what is it?
I'm going to look for Amuro.
You think she can convince him?
It's all a question of timing.
Do you think that big brother
Amuro is a V.S.O.P.?
V.S.0.P.?
What? Don't you know?
It means, 'very important person.'
Really?
What? Maybe I got it wrong.
I won't let them do anything foolish to Amuro.
I'll take responsibility.
I'll guarantee it, too.
You'll go and find him, won't you?
Amuro.
S-Sorry! I shouldn't have barged in.
Isn't this what everyone's worried about?
That's not it!
They'll forgive you if you go back now.
Forgive me? For what?
Mr. Kai says deserters are punishable by death.
So, that's what everyone really thinks.
Leave!
You're wrong!
Everyone aboard the White Base
needs your strength!
Running away again?
The truth is that you're not confident
that everyone will accept you.
That's why you can't go back!
You can't possibly understand my reasons.
Amuro...!
Amuro!
How long do we have to sit here doing this?
We can't go anywhere until Fraw Bow's back.
If we start moving again,
we can just tell her where we went.
Well, they say Central Asia is neutral territory...
...but there are a lot of Zeons around.
What if they intercept our radio?
When Amuro returns, I'm going to...
I'm detecting a metallic response at 2 o'clock.
What are you thinking, stopping so suddenly?!
It's dangerous!
She should just go back!
Who's that?
We obtain two grams in a ton.
This is a good quality Solium
deposit, just as expected.
If we can find five more deposits like this,
our forces shall be able to...
It's not only about Solium.
The Federation must not get even
one gram of any precious resources.
This is what shall lead us
to a decisive victory...
...and shall also establish our
control after the war is over.
I'm aware of that.
There's another similar deposit
50 kilometres to the north.
I'll make sure you have all the men
and equipment you need.
I knew this was the Zeon mine!
I finally found it!
Hey! What's going on up there?!
Why won't you tell me what's happening?
Don't shout like that!
There's a Zeon mining base there!
What? Really?
No! What if they see you?!
How rude! I'm not that careless.
Wow! That's incredible!
We have to tell the White Base about this!
Wait! If the enemy hears our transmission,
we'll be at a disadvantage!
Then what are you going to do?
Fraw, you go back to the
White Base and tell them.
What about you, Amuro?
What about you, Amuro?
I'll stay here and continue to observe.
I'll stay here and continue to observe.
All right.
3 hours!
Marker, any message?
Nothing yet.
I see.
If the enemy found us here,
we'd make an easy target.
We know. Don't take your eyes
off the sonar searcher.
Roger!
Any chance he's defected to Zeon?
No way!
Hey, it's possible.
They'd treat him like a hero
if he brings them the Gundam.
He is a deserter, after all.
Yes...
What a pain in the neck.
This must be the Zeon mine...
General Revil plans to take on Odessa Day.
They don't have a single Zaku.
I can handle this!
If I take this place out with the Gundam,
the Federation forces shan't have to mobilise.
Mr. Bright and Miss Mirai
won't mess around with me again!
What's going on?!
Lady Kycilia, this way!
I must tell them, quickly!
If I'm spotted, I'll have to deal with it!
Prepare Adzam for launch at once!
M'Quve, I'm not sure if I can forgive you
for failing to detect that mobile suit.
My apologies, Lady Kycilia...
This is a good opportunity to test the Adzam.
I want you to do it.
Yes, Lady Kycilia. I certainly shall.
Seeing the Federation's mobile suit
up close and in person...
...will be useful for our future strategy.
Why you...!
Behind me...
Is it over...?
What's this...?
Its performance seems far superior
to what Garma's data suggested.
M'Quve, approach it carefully.
Yes, ma'am.
It's above me!
I have the higher ground!
Launch the Leader!
Wh-What is this?!
Surface temperature, 4,000 degrees?!
Is it because of that sand-like stuff?!
Releasing 98% of all energy...
...for pilot and circuit protection.
98%?!
I won't be able to move!
A base near something that looks
like a mine? Are you sure?
Yes.
I don't like it.
It doesn't quite match the location...
...in the Federation estimates
which General Revil told us about.
We're not making this up! I saw it myself!
It's huge!
In any case, we can't just ignore it. Let's go.
It's working, Lady Kycilia.
After all, we do have more experience...
...in mobile suit research.
The magnetic radiation field is weakening.
Finish him off quickly.
Roger that.
Offensive energy reduced.
I can move, then?
He deflected it!
A Zaku would have been crippled by now!
I'll try again!
Here I come!
Why you...!
Hurry! Shake him off!
Yes, ma'am!
You'll not dump me!
It looks like this is it.
Destroy the base before our secrets slip out!
But... But there are still soldiers there!
It doesn't matter!
Our state secrets are the priority now!
I understand.
The base... exploded...!
They abandoned... the base...
The Federation mobile suit...
Its performance is greater than rumoured.
We shall have to speed up the deployment...
...of all the mobile suits we're testing.
I did it! I did it!
The Federation was going to hit this Zeon base
with all of its force, and I destroyed it!
This one isn't any good, either.
All data systems have been
completely destroyed.
Ouch...!
'No. 102 Mining Base...'
This is the No. 102 Mining Base?!
Does that mean what I destroyed was just one...
...of many mining bases?!
So this isn't the mine that General
Revil is trying to take down?!
Is it a mine even bigger than this one?
Ah!
Wh-Who are you?
Just someone passing by.
There should be a Federation
or Zeon rescue crew soon.
Yes, right...
Just wait.
The bleeding's stopped.
This is a flare.
Please use it if you see help arrive.
Thanks. Think they'll come so soon?
A rescue...?
Of course they will.
You mustn't lose hope.
See you.
Hey.
What?
If you said you were
the pilot of that mobile suit,
I'd find it hard to believe.
But if you are, don't go soft on your enemy.
You don't have enough lives for that.
Thanks.
Not enough lives, was that?
A flare!
Let's confirm. Approach it.
Fraw Bow...
Are you sure this is it?
Yes.
Wow...
Did the Gundam do all this on its own?
I can't think of any other possibilities.
But... this wasn't their main base.
You're right.
If it was, it wouldn't have fallen
with the Gundam alone.
He's caused quite a problem.
I think it's safe to say that,
because of the Gundam,
the enemy will be on guard
and digging their heels in hard.
Amuro must think he's a hero now.
But I can't see him anywhere.
But I can't see him anywhere.
He ran away!
He ran away!
Fraw!
What's his problem...?!
Who does Amuro think he is?!
He has no idea about me!
Amuro sees his foes up close.
Ral's troops are planning
an attack on the White Base.
When the Gundam's beam rifle hits the Gouf,
the enemy laughs.
Mobile Suit Gundam. Next episode...
Ramba Ral's Attack.
Next episode
Ramba Ral's Attack
Will you be able to survive??
Next episode
Ramba Ral's Attack
Amuro, do not look back.
The star shining far off in space...
Amuro, it's your homeland
where you were born.
Do you remember the days
of your childhood??
The morning when you woke up, when it was warm?
Amuro, do not look back. Amuro...
A man must hide his tears, hide his tears.
Only look to tomorrow, to tomorrow... Forever...