Mobile Suit Gundam (1979–1980): Season 1, Episode 4 - Escape from Luna II - 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.
Escape from Luna II!
Madagascar, locked onto beacon.
Docking speed, maximum minus 2.
Attitude, steady.
Madagascar, entering port.
Docking crews, prepare to secure the ship.
Weapons loaders, on the double!
Recreation services, where are you?
Are you ready to receive our crew?
Pier Number 2, ready!
Secondary combat equipment will be
loaded as soon as Madagascar has docked!
Roger!
We have over 100 civilians with us.
They had no choice but to leave
Side 7 when it was attacked.
We'd happily take them if we could.
But the base at Luna II has been in
a constant state of emergency.
We finally arrive at a friendly base and
we can't even rest? How can this be?
I shall answer that question.
I'm Wakkein,
Commandant of the Luna II forces.
Are you Bright Noa?
Yes, sir!
The refugees are exhausted.
I'd like to find them somewhere to rest.
We've been pursued by the Zeons,
so there's been no time to stop.
We cannot accommodate civilians here.
Why not?
All of you, please remain where you are now.
After we consult with
Federation Forces HQ,
you shall be transferred to Earth
immediately on a suitable ship.
To Earth?!
We want to go back to Side 7!
To Earth?!
We want to go back to Side 7!
The following shall be detained
from the regular refugees.
Bright Noa...
Mirai Yashima...
Ryu Jose...
Sayla Mass...
Kai Shiden...
Hayato Kobayashi...
Amuro Ray...
What's the matter with you? Leave them alone!
Why are you doing this?!
What's the matter with you? Leave them alone!
Why are you doing this?!
Stop it! Please.
Please give us an explanation, sir!
Cadets and civilians have assumed command of
Triple-A classified technology.
Namely, the White Base and the Gundam.
All of you can expect to face
a court martial.
The White Base shall be seized.
The Gundam shall be secured and
returned to military control.
That is all.
That's not fair!
You haven't even found out
what happened at Side 7.
How can you say such things?
Captain. I'm Wakkein, Commandant of Luna II.
Take care of repairs to the White Base,
also, the children...
Leave the rest to me, Captain.
You must rest well and recover.
We'll deal with the Guntank
after we secure the Gundam.
What shall we do with it?
It's all in pieces.
Just secure it for now.
Wakkein's rather strict about his orders.
A Musai will come.
I doubt that Char the Red Comet
will give up his pursuit.
If you repossess the Gundam now...
You're in no position to dictate our strategy.
You don't know how dangerous
the Red Comet is!
As you're not even a regular,
I can see how you'd think that way.
However, the Red Comet is a renowned soldier.
He wouldn't challenge Luna II with
a light cruiser like the Musai...
It would simply be foolish.
Now move it!
You're sure Luna II's radar can't detect us?
Yes. The Minovsky particle density is a little low,
but we should be okay.
It seems strange to be right in front of them,
and yet remain undetected.
Now that technology is so advanced,
we're back to visual-range combat,
just like in the olden days.
Lieutenant Commander, shall we take out Luna II?
I didn't know you were so bold, Dren.
Luna II has extensive defences.
Your average military strategist would never
expect us to attack with a mere Musai.
And that's why we're going to do it?
I have a plan, Dren.
I look forward to it, sir.
Could that girl be...
...my long-lost younger sister,
whom I last saw 10 years ago?
No...
She's too strong... to be Artesia.
Drop it!
Move, and I'll shoot!
Yes... Artesia is much more gentle.
We shall infiltrate the enemy in normal suits.
What?!
Our first objective...
...is to capture the Federation's mobile suit.
Secondly,
we shall capture the enemy's new
warship, codenamed Trojan Horse.
We shall only destroy them if
we cannot capture them. That is all!
Your meals.
Wait!
Take me to Commandant Wakkein!
I think it's a waste of time, Mr. Bright.
Take me to Commandant Wakkein!
I think it's a waste of time, Mr. Bright.
But you can't guarantee that Char won't attack.
I know, but...
In any case, we can't think
on an empty stomach.
You need to eat when you have the chance.
Or you shan't have energy when you need it.
Even if you're only running away.
It's just as Kai Shiden says, Amuro.
Taking a meal is like
loading ammo into your rifle.
A soldier must eat even if he doesn't want to.
Shall we commence, Lt. Commander?
Wait.
Look.
Oh?
This is...
...an infra-red security system.
Deploy mines but don't trigger the alarm.
Yes, sir.
You just have to remember there are two settings
in the block connection lever.
This is the biggest difference
between the Gundam and Zeon's Zaku.
But what makes the Gundam
so much more superior than the Zaku?
Fighting ability.
Unlike previous Zaku-type mobile suits,
the Gundam stores combat case
studies in its memory.
It stores case studies?
Does that mean that the
more the Gundam fights,
the more it learns
and the stronger it becomes?
That's correct.
For a complete novice at piloting, like me...
...to be able to fight against
a veteran like Char...
It has less to do with my own skills...
...and more to do with the capabilities of
the Gundam's learning computer.
You are too humble!
The centrifugal gravity system is out!
Seems like the power generator was hit.
It's Char!
You're saying they sneaked in under our radar?
Yes, sir. We believe they're special
forces wearing normal suits.
It's just as Bright said.
Deploy the Magellan!
Open this door!
They've probably forgotten all about us.
But at this rate...
Ah!
Hmm? It opened.
What?
I get it! There's no power,
so the electronic lock isn't working!
Let's go!
Where are Miss Mirai and Miss Sayla?
They should be in the room next to us.
Mirai! Sayla!
Bright!
Magellan, emergency launch!
Release the docking locks, fast!
The Zeons have begun their attack,
so why haven't we been
evacuated to a safer location?
We have no orders from the Commandant.
Then... Are you telling us
to stay here and die?
N-No, that's not what I'm saying...
Then please contact the Commandant
and do something!
But the Commandant's busy
and doesn't have time to...
What do you think you're doing,
you brat?! Get over here!
We did it!
Gather the crew together.
We're moving the White Base out!
Amuro, release the seals on the Gundam!
Right!
Amuro, release the seals on the Gundam!
Right!
The Magellan is launching.
Let's go.
Ah! It was a trap!
What? The Magellan's blocked the exit?
Start engines! Engineers, on the double!
Ryu! Kai! Amuro!
Have you freed the Gundam?!
No need to yell. We just started.
Sayla, the refugees?
They're moving into the gravity block.
Fraw Bow is directing them.
Good. I'll go check on the Gundam.
Mirai! Once the engines reach critical,
advance the ship slowly!
Yes, sir!
Are you injured, Commandant?
I'm alright. It's just a scratch.
Who's aboard the White Base?
Bring this ship alongside!
What are you men doing there?
I thought I made it clear that
the White Base is off-limits!
Only the Gundam can fight against Char!
I order you to leave at once!
I'm prepared to be charged with
treason, Commandant Wakkein.
Is your enemy the Zeon forces?
Or is it us?
Why you...!
I'm not going to lecture you about
the importance of military regulations...
But you must obey the orders you are given!
You go on about military regulations,
but what's the point?
I don't care if soldiers die by those rules.
But isn't it wrong for civilians to lose lives
as a result, Commandant Wakkein?
W-What?!
Wakkein...
Captain Paolo!
I have something to say, Wakkein...
The White Base, the Gundam,
the Guncannon and Guntank...
...were considered top secret until now...
Yes, sir!
That's why...
It may be unfortunate, but they are
more adept with those weapons.
They have experienced two actual
battles, and so we should...
But Captain...?!
That's right. They are essentially amateurs.
As Commandant, you must give them...
...all the support they need to fight.
I'll take responsibility.
I understand, Captain.
I'll do what you say.
Matthew! Fix! Listen carefully...
We shall enter the port, and take both the
Trojan Horse ship and mobile suit.
Yes, sir!
Roger that!
Let's do it!
It's Char!
Commandant Wakkein.
Unless we shift the Magellan
out of the way,
the White Base cannot leave port.
At this rate, the Luna II fleet will be wiped
out without a chance to fight.
It's the Musai!
Get rid of the Magellan.
Commandant...
Secure the White Base at this position.
All other ships take defensive positions.
Main cannons stand by!
Yes, sir!
Lower the bulkheads!
Aim for the Magellan's
thermonuclear reactor.
All hands, prepare for impact!
Amuro, get away from the passage!
What?
Fire!
Char...
Just what kind of man is he?
We did it, Captain!
Commandant.
I think it's best we leave them alone,
at least until they reach Earth.
Just as Captain Paolo said.
Commandant...
Just as the war with Zeon
grows more and more difficult,
we keep losing those
who have much to teach us.
These are cold times to be alive, aren't they?
Captain.
You may rest assured we shall
deliver your White Base to Earth.
Father...
Where have you gone?
A spacecraft relying on gravity alone,
will burn up during re-entry
to Earth's atmosphere.
Char chooses that moment
to attack the White Base.
Both sides face tremendous danger.
Will they set foot upon the Earth?
Mobile Suit Gundam. Next episode...
Re-entry to Earth.
Will you be able to survive??
Next episode
Re-entry to Earth
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!
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.
Escape from Luna II!
Madagascar, locked onto beacon.
Docking speed, maximum minus 2.
Attitude, steady.
Madagascar, entering port.
Docking crews, prepare to secure the ship.
Weapons loaders, on the double!
Recreation services, where are you?
Are you ready to receive our crew?
Pier Number 2, ready!
Secondary combat equipment will be
loaded as soon as Madagascar has docked!
Roger!
We have over 100 civilians with us.
They had no choice but to leave
Side 7 when it was attacked.
We'd happily take them if we could.
But the base at Luna II has been in
a constant state of emergency.
We finally arrive at a friendly base and
we can't even rest? How can this be?
I shall answer that question.
I'm Wakkein,
Commandant of the Luna II forces.
Are you Bright Noa?
Yes, sir!
The refugees are exhausted.
I'd like to find them somewhere to rest.
We've been pursued by the Zeons,
so there's been no time to stop.
We cannot accommodate civilians here.
Why not?
All of you, please remain where you are now.
After we consult with
Federation Forces HQ,
you shall be transferred to Earth
immediately on a suitable ship.
To Earth?!
We want to go back to Side 7!
To Earth?!
We want to go back to Side 7!
The following shall be detained
from the regular refugees.
Bright Noa...
Mirai Yashima...
Ryu Jose...
Sayla Mass...
Kai Shiden...
Hayato Kobayashi...
Amuro Ray...
What's the matter with you? Leave them alone!
Why are you doing this?!
What's the matter with you? Leave them alone!
Why are you doing this?!
Stop it! Please.
Please give us an explanation, sir!
Cadets and civilians have assumed command of
Triple-A classified technology.
Namely, the White Base and the Gundam.
All of you can expect to face
a court martial.
The White Base shall be seized.
The Gundam shall be secured and
returned to military control.
That is all.
That's not fair!
You haven't even found out
what happened at Side 7.
How can you say such things?
Captain. I'm Wakkein, Commandant of Luna II.
Take care of repairs to the White Base,
also, the children...
Leave the rest to me, Captain.
You must rest well and recover.
We'll deal with the Guntank
after we secure the Gundam.
What shall we do with it?
It's all in pieces.
Just secure it for now.
Wakkein's rather strict about his orders.
A Musai will come.
I doubt that Char the Red Comet
will give up his pursuit.
If you repossess the Gundam now...
You're in no position to dictate our strategy.
You don't know how dangerous
the Red Comet is!
As you're not even a regular,
I can see how you'd think that way.
However, the Red Comet is a renowned soldier.
He wouldn't challenge Luna II with
a light cruiser like the Musai...
It would simply be foolish.
Now move it!
You're sure Luna II's radar can't detect us?
Yes. The Minovsky particle density is a little low,
but we should be okay.
It seems strange to be right in front of them,
and yet remain undetected.
Now that technology is so advanced,
we're back to visual-range combat,
just like in the olden days.
Lieutenant Commander, shall we take out Luna II?
I didn't know you were so bold, Dren.
Luna II has extensive defences.
Your average military strategist would never
expect us to attack with a mere Musai.
And that's why we're going to do it?
I have a plan, Dren.
I look forward to it, sir.
Could that girl be...
...my long-lost younger sister,
whom I last saw 10 years ago?
No...
She's too strong... to be Artesia.
Drop it!
Move, and I'll shoot!
Yes... Artesia is much more gentle.
We shall infiltrate the enemy in normal suits.
What?!
Our first objective...
...is to capture the Federation's mobile suit.
Secondly,
we shall capture the enemy's new
warship, codenamed Trojan Horse.
We shall only destroy them if
we cannot capture them. That is all!
Your meals.
Wait!
Take me to Commandant Wakkein!
I think it's a waste of time, Mr. Bright.
Take me to Commandant Wakkein!
I think it's a waste of time, Mr. Bright.
But you can't guarantee that Char won't attack.
I know, but...
In any case, we can't think
on an empty stomach.
You need to eat when you have the chance.
Or you shan't have energy when you need it.
Even if you're only running away.
It's just as Kai Shiden says, Amuro.
Taking a meal is like
loading ammo into your rifle.
A soldier must eat even if he doesn't want to.
Shall we commence, Lt. Commander?
Wait.
Look.
Oh?
This is...
...an infra-red security system.
Deploy mines but don't trigger the alarm.
Yes, sir.
You just have to remember there are two settings
in the block connection lever.
This is the biggest difference
between the Gundam and Zeon's Zaku.
But what makes the Gundam
so much more superior than the Zaku?
Fighting ability.
Unlike previous Zaku-type mobile suits,
the Gundam stores combat case
studies in its memory.
It stores case studies?
Does that mean that the
more the Gundam fights,
the more it learns
and the stronger it becomes?
That's correct.
For a complete novice at piloting, like me...
...to be able to fight against
a veteran like Char...
It has less to do with my own skills...
...and more to do with the capabilities of
the Gundam's learning computer.
You are too humble!
The centrifugal gravity system is out!
Seems like the power generator was hit.
It's Char!
You're saying they sneaked in under our radar?
Yes, sir. We believe they're special
forces wearing normal suits.
It's just as Bright said.
Deploy the Magellan!
Open this door!
They've probably forgotten all about us.
But at this rate...
Ah!
Hmm? It opened.
What?
I get it! There's no power,
so the electronic lock isn't working!
Let's go!
Where are Miss Mirai and Miss Sayla?
They should be in the room next to us.
Mirai! Sayla!
Bright!
Magellan, emergency launch!
Release the docking locks, fast!
The Zeons have begun their attack,
so why haven't we been
evacuated to a safer location?
We have no orders from the Commandant.
Then... Are you telling us
to stay here and die?
N-No, that's not what I'm saying...
Then please contact the Commandant
and do something!
But the Commandant's busy
and doesn't have time to...
What do you think you're doing,
you brat?! Get over here!
We did it!
Gather the crew together.
We're moving the White Base out!
Amuro, release the seals on the Gundam!
Right!
Amuro, release the seals on the Gundam!
Right!
The Magellan is launching.
Let's go.
Ah! It was a trap!
What? The Magellan's blocked the exit?
Start engines! Engineers, on the double!
Ryu! Kai! Amuro!
Have you freed the Gundam?!
No need to yell. We just started.
Sayla, the refugees?
They're moving into the gravity block.
Fraw Bow is directing them.
Good. I'll go check on the Gundam.
Mirai! Once the engines reach critical,
advance the ship slowly!
Yes, sir!
Are you injured, Commandant?
I'm alright. It's just a scratch.
Who's aboard the White Base?
Bring this ship alongside!
What are you men doing there?
I thought I made it clear that
the White Base is off-limits!
Only the Gundam can fight against Char!
I order you to leave at once!
I'm prepared to be charged with
treason, Commandant Wakkein.
Is your enemy the Zeon forces?
Or is it us?
Why you...!
I'm not going to lecture you about
the importance of military regulations...
But you must obey the orders you are given!
You go on about military regulations,
but what's the point?
I don't care if soldiers die by those rules.
But isn't it wrong for civilians to lose lives
as a result, Commandant Wakkein?
W-What?!
Wakkein...
Captain Paolo!
I have something to say, Wakkein...
The White Base, the Gundam,
the Guncannon and Guntank...
...were considered top secret until now...
Yes, sir!
That's why...
It may be unfortunate, but they are
more adept with those weapons.
They have experienced two actual
battles, and so we should...
But Captain...?!
That's right. They are essentially amateurs.
As Commandant, you must give them...
...all the support they need to fight.
I'll take responsibility.
I understand, Captain.
I'll do what you say.
Matthew! Fix! Listen carefully...
We shall enter the port, and take both the
Trojan Horse ship and mobile suit.
Yes, sir!
Roger that!
Let's do it!
It's Char!
Commandant Wakkein.
Unless we shift the Magellan
out of the way,
the White Base cannot leave port.
At this rate, the Luna II fleet will be wiped
out without a chance to fight.
It's the Musai!
Get rid of the Magellan.
Commandant...
Secure the White Base at this position.
All other ships take defensive positions.
Main cannons stand by!
Yes, sir!
Lower the bulkheads!
Aim for the Magellan's
thermonuclear reactor.
All hands, prepare for impact!
Amuro, get away from the passage!
What?
Fire!
Char...
Just what kind of man is he?
We did it, Captain!
Commandant.
I think it's best we leave them alone,
at least until they reach Earth.
Just as Captain Paolo said.
Commandant...
Just as the war with Zeon
grows more and more difficult,
we keep losing those
who have much to teach us.
These are cold times to be alive, aren't they?
Captain.
You may rest assured we shall
deliver your White Base to Earth.
Father...
Where have you gone?
A spacecraft relying on gravity alone,
will burn up during re-entry
to Earth's atmosphere.
Char chooses that moment
to attack the White Base.
Both sides face tremendous danger.
Will they set foot upon the Earth?
Mobile Suit Gundam. Next episode...
Re-entry to Earth.
Will you be able to survive??
Next episode
Re-entry to Earth
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...