Mobile Suit Gundam (1979–1980): Season 1, Episode 3 - Vote to Attack - 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!

A half-century has passed
since mankind began moving...

...its burgeoning population into space.

These gigantic space cities
orbiting the Earth...

...became a second home to mankind...

...where men were born and raised...

...and where they died.

It is the year 0079 of the Universal Century.

The furthest space city from Earth,
known as Side 3,

proclaimed itself the Principality of Zeon.

It launched a war of independence
against the Earth Federation.

In roughly one month of fighting,
the Principality of Zeon...

...and the Federation Forces caused
the deaths of half the total population.

Mankind was horrified by its own actions.

Vote to Attack!

Luna II...

An asteroid placed in
the moon's orbital path...

...to provide construction materials
for the space colonies.

Once you've made contact with Luna II,

you can request permission to
enter port in my name.

Commandant Wakkein will
take care of it from there.

You must rest, sir.
I'll get some painkillers...

It's all right.

We have canned food for you!

How many are in here?
We have canned food for you!

How many are in here?

Seven, I think.

Excuse me, I asked for some hot
water to warm the milk earlier...

Here!

How long until we arrive at Luna II?

About one hour.

Excuse me.
When shall we receive our rations?

They're coming down the hall.

Miss Sayla!

Where did you live
before coming to Side 7?

Do I have to answer that?

Ah, no.

Earth.

This is my first time...

Hmm?
This is my first time...

Hmm?

In space, that is.

So you're one of the elite.

Are you being sarcastic?

You need to grow a
tougher skin, Mr. Bright.

I'll take over for you.
I just need to watch the gauges?

I'd appreciate it if you could,
until we dock.

Sure.

They're still there.

I think it's just a matter of time.

What is?

Char's attack.

A Papua-class supply ship?

Such an old ship wouldn't hold
all our supplies.

Be realistic.

But...

We don't have the extra
resources we did in the past.

Char, I sent two Zakus.

Get me the Federation's top secrets
even if you have to sacrifice the Musai!

Yes, sir.

I requested three, but this is what I get.

And we still don't know the full capabilities
of their mobile suit.

Amuro! Amuro! Where are you?

Fraw Bow! He's in the Gundam's cockpit.

Again?

Amuro.

I brought you food and fresh clothes.

You'll start to smell.

And you're hardly eating, Amuro.
You must take time to eat.

I don't want to eat.

Don't be so upset because of Bright.

That has nothing to do with it.

I'm doing this because I don't want to die.

Is that so?

Yes.

Why do you think Char's Musai
hasn't attacked us yet?

They're probably still uncertain
of the White Base's capabilities.

And also...

They could have used up all their weapons.

Perhaps. However...

However...?

It may be a ploy to make us think so.

A ship is approaching Char's Musai!

Reinforcements?!

Not sure. They will dock in 15 minutes.

Maybe it's just as Mirai said.

We can't assume so.

What if it's a battle cruiser?

Before they supply weapons to Char's Musai,

we and Amuro should be able to fight them.

You want to launch an attack?

If Char strikes again, do you think
we can survive, Mr. Bright?

We don't even have one regular combatant.

Operator! How long will it take the enemy to
transfer supplies between ships?

If it's only weapons, then 10 minutes.

So we'd have a total of 25 minutes.

Why don't you ask the captain?

I don't like your tone of voice. Cut it out.

What do you think, Hayato?

Sir, however big the opponent may be,

if he's wobbling or off-balance,
then we can topple him.

That's what I learned in judo class.

Miss Mirai! Get everyone on the bridge!

Emergency announcement!
Emergency announcement!

All combat-ready crew
report to the bridge...

Irrespective of age...

Hey!
Irrespective of age...

Yes sir!
Irrespective of age...

Yes sir!
...and excluding engineers, all crew...

...and excluding engineers, all crew...

Kikka, you stay in that room!

We're all supposed to go, aren't we?

I'll wash these for you!

Thanks.

There's no time for everyone's opinion.

We'll decide by majority vote.

First, we only have a 50/50 chance
of pulling this off,

but those who are in favor of making
a run for the Luna II base...

...raise your hands.

I count five votes.

Next, this is also a 50/50 chance, but...

...those in favor of launching an attack.

We should fight!

Yes! We should fight!
We should fight!

Yes! We should fight!

Good, it's decided then. We'll attack.

Amuro, to the Gundam.
Ryu, to the Core Fighter.

We may have to use the Guntank as well.

Put the beam cannons on standby.
White Base, turn about 180 degrees!

Catapult connections complete.

Ryu, Core Fighter, okay to launch.

Output, 60... 70...!

...85... 120...!

Launching!

Core Fighter has been launched.

Amuro, prepare the Gundam for
catapult. Do you know how?

I think so. I'll give it a try.

Just like in the manual.

Catapult rig, check.

Gundam output, normal.

Here I go!

Proceed for 10 km...

...and descend to approach the enemy
from behind the ridge. Understand?

Roger!

Roger that!

Prepare port and starboard
beam cannons, on the double!

Standing by to fire!
Energy pipes connected!

Forward main cannon lifts, okay!

Loading commencing!

We'll have visual contact in 8 minutes.

Until then, check your manuals again.

Just fire and give them cover.

But don't hit the Gundam
or the Core Fighter.

How can such a tired old ship
remain in active service?

Ensign Dren.

Yes, sir!
Ensign Dren.

Yes, sir!

Open a video link with them.

Yes, sir.
Open a video link with them.

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir.
The famous Red Comet wants supplies, eh?

The famous Red Comet wants supplies, eh?

You must have messed up.

Gadem, the enemy's close. We must hurry!

I know that.
Do you really think I'm that slow?

I'm quite swift for my age, you know.

Open the hatches!
Hurry up and dock the conveyor pipes!

Ready to receive conveyor pipes!

Ryu's a soldier. He should know better.

Don't ascend? But the enemy's right there!

Don't you realise that we'll be facing
the sun if we go in this way?!

We should go around.

Where's the Musai?

We should be able to see it any minute.

I see it now!

That Amuro's fairly clever for a novice.

So, he wants to attack with the sun behind us.

Right. Let's go!

Conveyor pipe docking, complete!

Begin transfer of ammunition!

Char! Don't you think this is odd?

I know we're close to the enemy's
front-line base,

but it's located on the opposite side.

The Minovsky particle density seems too high.

I agree, Gadem.

An enemy ship nearby?

It's possible.

All right... I have you now, Char.

Possible missile approaching from behind!

What?

Impact in 3 seconds!
3...2...1...!

Conveyor pipes have been hit!
Separate the ship from the Musai!

Second missile approaching! 7... 6...!

Gadem, release the Zakus you brought!

Right! I'll do what I can!

2..1...!

We must deliver the Zakus to Char!

Matthew! Fix! Prepare to board
the Zakus outside of the ship!

I'll launch first in my mobile suit.

Launch all our small missiles horizontally!

Dren, cover the Papua.

The enemy is attacking with
mobile suits, not battleships.

Roger!

Turn about 180 degrees, hard!

Block with remaining missiles,
fire everything you have toward the sun.

How long until the mega particle
cannons' energy is recharged?

5 minutes, 20 seconds!

That's too slow!

We reduced main engine power too much.

A third missile approaching!
7...6...!

5...

3... 2...!

I missed it.

I've had enough of this.

So the mobile suits are over there.

Incoming! Enemy fighter, port-stern!

Intercept it!

Descend!
We'll drop the supplies on Luna II!

Char!

Fighting strength isn't determined by
differences in mobile suit performance!

I'll teach you that!

That Char!

All right!

The bazooka's out of ammo!

Behind me!

Too slow.

Lieutenant Commander Char!
The enemy's Trojan Horse is attacking us!

What?! Try to hold it off until I get there!

I won't let you hit our ship!

I promised Bright...

...I must keep Char occupied!

That Ryu!

Thanks to him, I can't fire the main cannons!

Hayato, is it? Pass on the message...

'Stay out of my way, Ryu!'

Yes!

But how do I contact the bridge...?

Hurry!
But how do I contact the bridge...?

Descend and turn about 170 degrees!

Aim main cannons at enemy ship!

Yes, sir!

The Musai is not attacking!

They can't use their mega particle cannons
during the resupply process. Besides,

they have no missiles.

Altitude 300!
Musai descending to starboard!

Relative speed, 0.23 km/second.

Estimated contact, 5.2 seconds.

Mr. Bright, I have a request.

What is it?

Mr. Kai can't aim at the Musai.
He says the Core Fighter is in the way.

Understood.

Ryu, come in! Ryu...!

What happened?

His comm circuit isn't connected.

So, we can't hit the enemy?!

Inexperienced pilot! Take this!

What?!

Amateur.

Stop!

That Federation
mobile suit is a monster!

How can it withstand this beating...?!

Lt. Commander Char, please return!
How can it withstand this beating...?!

Lt. Commander Char, please return!

We can't use our mega particle cannons, and...

Where are the Zakus?
Do you have them yet?!

The Papua's catapult has been
damaged. The Zakus aren't...

Grab the Zakus, even if that's all we get!

I'll be there! Just hold on!

Char!

Mr. Bright!

Mr. Kai says he has a
special large-vehicle license.

What?

His father is an engineer, so he...

I understand. He said a special license?

Yes! Don't we have a tank-type mobile suit?

It's a two-man.

Like the main cannons on this ship are?

I can fire it. They taught me how.

You want to approach them in the Guntank?

Yes, sir! They're distracted by
the White Base, so we'll be fine!

We can do it!

Do it.

Yes, sir!

What's taking you so long?!

At this rate, the Musai will be taken out!

Y-Yes, captain!

How is the Zaku launch coming along?!

W-We can't repair the catapult!

Idiots! Push it out manually, then!

Ah!

Energy recharge completed!

Good! Prepare the mega particle cannons!

Kai! Hayato!

What's taking the Guntank so long?!
Fire on the enemy! Fire!

Stay calm, Mr. Bright!

The Guntank is about to leave the White Base.

Ground speed, 12.5 meters/second...

10 meters...

Kai Shiden, do you read me?

Move out in 3 seconds. Ready?

I don't have any choice, do I?

Anytime.

Ah, Miss Sayla, was it?

Don't waste time with small talk.

White Base, touchdown! Move out!

Please hurry, Mr. Kai!
The enemy is just over the ridge!

Don't yell! I'm having a hard enough
time making this run!

Hayato! Let's get this over with quickly!

Please proceed another 50 meters.

We'll definitely be within firing range.

What if they fire missiles at us?

They're resupplying, so I doubt they can.

But what if they do?

I don't know. 10 more meters...!

I'm going to fire!

Char will get his Zakus,
missiles, and food!

This is a matter of honour for the supply corps!

Musai! You have your Zakus!

Matthew! Fix! Get into the Zakus!

I won't let you!

That Red Comet!

Gadem, what about the supplies?

We dumped almost everything!

Retrieve them after you defeat the enemy!

Is that it?! The Federation's mobile suit?

Gadem, calm down!

Don't stop me!

They destroyed my ship!

I and my Zaku have fought in
countless battles.

I'll destroy that slapped-together
mobile suit of the Federation's!

No weapon?!

Stop, Gadem!
You can't do it with your Zaku!

You novice! You tried to attack too soon!

I can't believe the Federation developed...

...a mobile suit like this!

G-Gadem!

Retreat, Amuro! Retreat!

We've destroyed the supply ship!
Retreat now!

But...

You don't have ammunition left either, do you?

How will you fight Char?!

Char...

Roger!

The enemy mobile suit...

The Papua's destroyed. Gadem's dead.

How can this be?

The enemy mobile suit...

...and that ship.

It's clear we lost because
the Federation's new weapons...

...are so powerful.

I can understand that.

However,

what does it all mean?

Their military tactics are awkward,
and they fight like amateurs.

Lieutenant Commander!

This is Matthew and Fix in the Zakus.

Shall we pursue the enemy?

Go cover the men loading the supplies.

Yes, sir. Proceeding immediately.

What does it mean?

Like they say, doing something
is better than worrying.

Don't be naive!

You were only able to attack in the Guntank
because Amuro kept Char distracted!

Hear that, Hayato?

I think it's true.

You boot-licker.

I'm sorry, Bright. Apparently I had
the communications disconnected.

Be careful next time.
Remember your training.

As for you, Amuro...

You try to outflank the enemy too often.

No. His manoeuvre was sound.

Right?

Yes. Char was just too quick, that's all.

Char is also known as the Red Comet.

You fought him once before.

Think a little more about your tactics.

Yes, sir!

All hands, take some rest while
maintaining level 2 battle stations.

Full speed ahead on course to
the Luna II front-line base.

All clear.

Mr. Ryu. I suspect that
I shall end up hitting him!

Fraw Bow!

You must be exhausted.
I brought you some tea.

Well, well...

Good work, Amuro! Good work, Amuro!

You're sounding good, Haro.

What on earth is that?

I built it. It's called Haro.

Mine field, 25 km to port.

Course, 3.2 to starboard.

Amuro and the crew are detained
by the Federation Forces, their allies.

Meanwhile, Char and his commandos sneak in...

...determined to destroy the Gundam.

Will Amuro and the crew have to fight their
own allies to free the White Base?

Mobile Suit Gundam. Next episode...

Escape from Luna II.

Next episode
Escape From Luna II

Will you be able to survive??

Next episode
Escape From Luna II

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...