Mobile Suit Gundam (1979–1980): Season 1, Episode 8 - Winds of War - 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 space city Side 3 proclaimed
itself the Principality of Zeon.
It launched a war of independence
against the Earth Federation.
During this war, the Principality of
Zeon and the Federation...
...caused the deaths of half the total population.
Mankind was horrified by its own actions.
Winds of War
W-We're going to hit it!
Is someone on the sub-bridge?
Coaly, you're a big boy, aren't you?
You mustn't cry over something like this.
Look. This is Earth.
This is where your father grew up.
Your father was a wonderful man
who you can be proud of.
Are all mothers like that?
I guess you haven't seen
your mother in a long while.
But...
Amuro, Bright is calling you.
Okay. Thanks, Haro.
This is reckless, Mr. Bright! Fly higher!
Don't you see that up there?
I wish we could skim closer to the ground.
But our pilot hasn't
the necessary skills!
I can do it.
This is Bison.
The Trojan Horse is attempting
to cross the mountain range.
Don't let them advance any further.
Once you join the Magella Attacks
on the ground, open fire.
Garma.
What is it, Char?
Garma.
What is it, Char?
Why do you think the Trojan Horse
is flying that way?
To hide beneath our radar.
That's not it.
They're setting up an interference field using
the terrain and Minovsky particles.
Like so.
Then the effect of the Minovsky
particles is magnified.
However powerful,
our guided weapons are useless.
We must ambush them
where we have the advantage.
And then overwhelm them.
What does this mean?
The Dopp formations are withdrawing.
Something's happening.
We're in the Great Canyon.
The White Base is here right now.
The enemy will probably amass
their forces near Mid Lake here.
I agree.
It's because that will be the most
disadvantageous point for us.
Our fate shall depend on
the success of the Gundam.
Amuro, we're counting on you.
Right.
Apparently it doesn't matter what we do.
Mr. Kai!
Sorry.
Fraw Bow, what is this crowd?
Lieutenant. They insist
on having a word with you.
Actually...
We want you to leave us here.
What?! Leave you?!
But we're in a combat situation!
St. Anges, a town near here...
...is my husband's home town.
Home town? Never thought I'd hear
words like that in this situation.
I understand that it's difficult.
But I want to bring up my son
where his father grew up.
All of you!
How can you say such selfish things?!
Bright?
Sir. I have an idea.
An idea?
Yes. We suggest a ceasefire to the Zeons,
and allow the civilians to disembark.
What do you think, Char?
About their request for a ceasefire
to drop off refugees?
I don't like it.
However...
Hmm?
I don't know what the enemy's thinking,
but this could buy us some time.
And...?
This could be our chance to reinforce
our slow-moving ground forces.
And that shall strengthen our chance of victory.
All right!
It seems his privileged childhood
has spoiled him. He's too soft.
Why are you breaking it?
What a waste.
Shut up! We're blowing a hole
in it to fool the enemy!
We'll surely win this time!
If we don't win, it'll prove your incompetence.
There's no turning back now. Are you sure?
My mind is made up.
No matter what happens,
I want to raise my son on the Earth.
I suppose you can't understand my reasons.
I've never really lived on Earth, after all.
Here it comes.
Right on time.
This is Big John.
I have a visual on the White Base transport.
Anything unusual?
Seems the side of the craft was hit by a shell.
So, that's our escort?
Hi!
Hey, stop it!
Are you jealous?
That's not it.
I'm just worried about the plan.
Captain, a child is waving at us.
Yes.
A lake...?
I don't remember such a large lake in this area...
What's this lake called?
I think it's just a bomb crater.
Where should we land?
Well, that's Mid Lake over there.
Where should we land?
Well, that's Mid Lake over there.
Take us down there.
There are some habitable structures.
Okay, let's land.
Yes, sir!
Commence operation!
Okay!
This shan't take long.
Hey, look! What's going on?
Are you all right?!
It's finally falling apart, thanks to you.
We'll make an emergency landing.
Roger!
Bobsun, come in. This is Big John.
It seems like our attacks
have had a delayed effect.
How unlucky for them.
Have surveillance keep an eye on it.
Yes, sir.
It troubles me.
What?
One of the rotors has stopped.
I'm just being paranoid.
It's descending.
Make this look like an emergency landing.
I know.
I like this kind of mission.
Do you think we fooled them?
4 elderly, 2 women, and 3 children. 9 in total...
So, they weren't here.
Who?
I thought they'd sneak aboard some soldiers.
We're monitoring them closely.
There's no way they could.
You're right.
We thought we'd go to
those houses we saw earlier.
Are you sure you want to go to St. Anges?
It's not too far from here.
If St. Anges is gone...
then we will be back to join you.
Excuse me.
Where are that mother and child going?
There's nothing in that direction.
Captain! Look!
The pilot and crew have ejected and
are headed for the White Base.
I'll follow them!
That's it, Amuro. They fell for it!
Did you see that?!
That's enough. I'm taking a little detour.
Worried about that mother and child?
You'll get in trouble.
Captain Garma is still young.
He wouldn't understand what it
is to have a family.
Right, let's go!
What's wrong, Mr. Ryu?
They're coming back!
What?!
Hey, where are they going?
Mr. Ryu, please hurry
and open up the container.
All right, Amuro. Go hide in the lake.
When the operation begins,
you'll be behind enemy lines and...
Hey! Amuro! Where are you going?!
Don't use the radio!
The enemy patrol craft is following
that mother and child.
Aren't you worried?
Amuro!
Did it go well?
We don't know.
We'll find out in about 15 minutes.
All right, Kai.
Are you confident about trying this?
Yes. I've seen the terrain of the
battlefield. We can do it.
Right! Guncannon and Guntank,
prepare for launch!
Yes, sir!
Help me, darling! Save my Coaly!
There they are!
I hope you don't notice me.
Hmm?
See something?
I saw a flash. Let's check it out.
Missile safety, off.
Ah! He saw me!
The Federation mobile suit?
If only you hadn't found me.
Reduce throttle!
Yes, sir!
Reduce throttle!
Big John has stopped transmitting!
What happened?
Forget the patrol craft.
Let's begin our attack!
Can't you reduce altitude a bit, Miss Sayla?
Not possible.
If we go any lower,
we won't be able to move.
Do the best you can, Mr. Kai.
I'll try, Miss Sayla.
I landed!
T-They're firing at me!
I-It's so powerful...!
I'll get you! I'll get you!
Giyal! See it?!
There's a new mobile suit to the right,
behind the Trojan Horse.
Cover me!
I'm out of ammo!
So, we're attacking the Trojan Horse
with our backs to the lake.
Yes, sir. The Blackjacks on the left
flank have moved another 3 km.
Garma, move the Blackjacks
with their backs to the lake...
...in front of the Trojan Horse.
Why? I believe it's only a matter of
time until the Trojan Horse falls.
The transport that crashed at the lake...
...is hiding a mobile suit.
That's what I would do.
Char!
We never checked what was in that transport.
A mobile suit from behind the left flank!
What?!
I-impossible!
A-Amuro!
It's the Gundam!
It's going according to plan.
Amuro's attacking from behind.
Good. The White Base will
concentrate all fire forward.
Destroy the Magella Attacks directly in front!
No! We'll hit our own! Hold your fire!
I won't let you!
Wonder how the fighting's going.
Who knows who'll win.
No matter who wins or loses,
it'll mean that there shall be
many more widows like me.
Have you fallen asleep, Coaly?
Even if I'm in the Gundam,
how can I fight all of those Zakus?!
Even I can do this much!
Kai!
It's another mobile suit!
They got the last Zaku!
Commander! Please respond!
Commander!
The Magella Attacks are wiped out!
None of them are functional!
Retreat! Retreat!
How can I possibly explain this
devastating failure to my sister?
You'll have a chance to redeem yourself.
Besides... we commanders have a duty
to boost morale on the front line.
Next time, I'll go too.
Th-Thank you.
We must return to our unit.
You should rest tonight in the capsule.
Thank you.
Hey. Grow up big and strong
to protect your mother, okay?
Goodbye.
Madam...
Y-Yes?
Until a year ago, this was St. Anges.
I think it'll be for the best
if you join the others by the lake.
What?! This was...
This was...
St. Anges...?!
Coaly...!
Mummy...
I wonder if that mother and child
made it to St. Anges?
Garma Zabi personally launches
a vengeful attack on the White Base.
A battle-weary Amuro
reluctantly fights in the Gundam...
...and finally engages in an aerial battle.
Neither of them suspect Char's intricate plot.
Mobile Suit Gundam. Next episode...
Fly, Gundam!
Next episode
Fly, Gundam!
Will you be able to survive??
Next episode
Fly, Gundam!
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 space city Side 3 proclaimed
itself the Principality of Zeon.
It launched a war of independence
against the Earth Federation.
During this war, the Principality of
Zeon and the Federation...
...caused the deaths of half the total population.
Mankind was horrified by its own actions.
Winds of War
W-We're going to hit it!
Is someone on the sub-bridge?
Coaly, you're a big boy, aren't you?
You mustn't cry over something like this.
Look. This is Earth.
This is where your father grew up.
Your father was a wonderful man
who you can be proud of.
Are all mothers like that?
I guess you haven't seen
your mother in a long while.
But...
Amuro, Bright is calling you.
Okay. Thanks, Haro.
This is reckless, Mr. Bright! Fly higher!
Don't you see that up there?
I wish we could skim closer to the ground.
But our pilot hasn't
the necessary skills!
I can do it.
This is Bison.
The Trojan Horse is attempting
to cross the mountain range.
Don't let them advance any further.
Once you join the Magella Attacks
on the ground, open fire.
Garma.
What is it, Char?
Garma.
What is it, Char?
Why do you think the Trojan Horse
is flying that way?
To hide beneath our radar.
That's not it.
They're setting up an interference field using
the terrain and Minovsky particles.
Like so.
Then the effect of the Minovsky
particles is magnified.
However powerful,
our guided weapons are useless.
We must ambush them
where we have the advantage.
And then overwhelm them.
What does this mean?
The Dopp formations are withdrawing.
Something's happening.
We're in the Great Canyon.
The White Base is here right now.
The enemy will probably amass
their forces near Mid Lake here.
I agree.
It's because that will be the most
disadvantageous point for us.
Our fate shall depend on
the success of the Gundam.
Amuro, we're counting on you.
Right.
Apparently it doesn't matter what we do.
Mr. Kai!
Sorry.
Fraw Bow, what is this crowd?
Lieutenant. They insist
on having a word with you.
Actually...
We want you to leave us here.
What?! Leave you?!
But we're in a combat situation!
St. Anges, a town near here...
...is my husband's home town.
Home town? Never thought I'd hear
words like that in this situation.
I understand that it's difficult.
But I want to bring up my son
where his father grew up.
All of you!
How can you say such selfish things?!
Bright?
Sir. I have an idea.
An idea?
Yes. We suggest a ceasefire to the Zeons,
and allow the civilians to disembark.
What do you think, Char?
About their request for a ceasefire
to drop off refugees?
I don't like it.
However...
Hmm?
I don't know what the enemy's thinking,
but this could buy us some time.
And...?
This could be our chance to reinforce
our slow-moving ground forces.
And that shall strengthen our chance of victory.
All right!
It seems his privileged childhood
has spoiled him. He's too soft.
Why are you breaking it?
What a waste.
Shut up! We're blowing a hole
in it to fool the enemy!
We'll surely win this time!
If we don't win, it'll prove your incompetence.
There's no turning back now. Are you sure?
My mind is made up.
No matter what happens,
I want to raise my son on the Earth.
I suppose you can't understand my reasons.
I've never really lived on Earth, after all.
Here it comes.
Right on time.
This is Big John.
I have a visual on the White Base transport.
Anything unusual?
Seems the side of the craft was hit by a shell.
So, that's our escort?
Hi!
Hey, stop it!
Are you jealous?
That's not it.
I'm just worried about the plan.
Captain, a child is waving at us.
Yes.
A lake...?
I don't remember such a large lake in this area...
What's this lake called?
I think it's just a bomb crater.
Where should we land?
Well, that's Mid Lake over there.
Where should we land?
Well, that's Mid Lake over there.
Take us down there.
There are some habitable structures.
Okay, let's land.
Yes, sir!
Commence operation!
Okay!
This shan't take long.
Hey, look! What's going on?
Are you all right?!
It's finally falling apart, thanks to you.
We'll make an emergency landing.
Roger!
Bobsun, come in. This is Big John.
It seems like our attacks
have had a delayed effect.
How unlucky for them.
Have surveillance keep an eye on it.
Yes, sir.
It troubles me.
What?
One of the rotors has stopped.
I'm just being paranoid.
It's descending.
Make this look like an emergency landing.
I know.
I like this kind of mission.
Do you think we fooled them?
4 elderly, 2 women, and 3 children. 9 in total...
So, they weren't here.
Who?
I thought they'd sneak aboard some soldiers.
We're monitoring them closely.
There's no way they could.
You're right.
We thought we'd go to
those houses we saw earlier.
Are you sure you want to go to St. Anges?
It's not too far from here.
If St. Anges is gone...
then we will be back to join you.
Excuse me.
Where are that mother and child going?
There's nothing in that direction.
Captain! Look!
The pilot and crew have ejected and
are headed for the White Base.
I'll follow them!
That's it, Amuro. They fell for it!
Did you see that?!
That's enough. I'm taking a little detour.
Worried about that mother and child?
You'll get in trouble.
Captain Garma is still young.
He wouldn't understand what it
is to have a family.
Right, let's go!
What's wrong, Mr. Ryu?
They're coming back!
What?!
Hey, where are they going?
Mr. Ryu, please hurry
and open up the container.
All right, Amuro. Go hide in the lake.
When the operation begins,
you'll be behind enemy lines and...
Hey! Amuro! Where are you going?!
Don't use the radio!
The enemy patrol craft is following
that mother and child.
Aren't you worried?
Amuro!
Did it go well?
We don't know.
We'll find out in about 15 minutes.
All right, Kai.
Are you confident about trying this?
Yes. I've seen the terrain of the
battlefield. We can do it.
Right! Guncannon and Guntank,
prepare for launch!
Yes, sir!
Help me, darling! Save my Coaly!
There they are!
I hope you don't notice me.
Hmm?
See something?
I saw a flash. Let's check it out.
Missile safety, off.
Ah! He saw me!
The Federation mobile suit?
If only you hadn't found me.
Reduce throttle!
Yes, sir!
Reduce throttle!
Big John has stopped transmitting!
What happened?
Forget the patrol craft.
Let's begin our attack!
Can't you reduce altitude a bit, Miss Sayla?
Not possible.
If we go any lower,
we won't be able to move.
Do the best you can, Mr. Kai.
I'll try, Miss Sayla.
I landed!
T-They're firing at me!
I-It's so powerful...!
I'll get you! I'll get you!
Giyal! See it?!
There's a new mobile suit to the right,
behind the Trojan Horse.
Cover me!
I'm out of ammo!
So, we're attacking the Trojan Horse
with our backs to the lake.
Yes, sir. The Blackjacks on the left
flank have moved another 3 km.
Garma, move the Blackjacks
with their backs to the lake...
...in front of the Trojan Horse.
Why? I believe it's only a matter of
time until the Trojan Horse falls.
The transport that crashed at the lake...
...is hiding a mobile suit.
That's what I would do.
Char!
We never checked what was in that transport.
A mobile suit from behind the left flank!
What?!
I-impossible!
A-Amuro!
It's the Gundam!
It's going according to plan.
Amuro's attacking from behind.
Good. The White Base will
concentrate all fire forward.
Destroy the Magella Attacks directly in front!
No! We'll hit our own! Hold your fire!
I won't let you!
Wonder how the fighting's going.
Who knows who'll win.
No matter who wins or loses,
it'll mean that there shall be
many more widows like me.
Have you fallen asleep, Coaly?
Even if I'm in the Gundam,
how can I fight all of those Zakus?!
Even I can do this much!
Kai!
It's another mobile suit!
They got the last Zaku!
Commander! Please respond!
Commander!
The Magella Attacks are wiped out!
None of them are functional!
Retreat! Retreat!
How can I possibly explain this
devastating failure to my sister?
You'll have a chance to redeem yourself.
Besides... we commanders have a duty
to boost morale on the front line.
Next time, I'll go too.
Th-Thank you.
We must return to our unit.
You should rest tonight in the capsule.
Thank you.
Hey. Grow up big and strong
to protect your mother, okay?
Goodbye.
Madam...
Y-Yes?
Until a year ago, this was St. Anges.
I think it'll be for the best
if you join the others by the lake.
What?! This was...
This was...
St. Anges...?!
Coaly...!
Mummy...
I wonder if that mother and child
made it to St. Anges?
Garma Zabi personally launches
a vengeful attack on the White Base.
A battle-weary Amuro
reluctantly fights in the Gundam...
...and finally engages in an aerial battle.
Neither of them suspect Char's intricate plot.
Mobile Suit Gundam. Next episode...
Fly, Gundam!
Next episode
Fly, Gundam!
Will you be able to survive??
Next episode
Fly, Gundam!
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...