Mobile Suit Gundam (1979–1980): Season 1, Episode 9 - Fly! Gundam - 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.

Fly, Gundam!

Group 3. Your meals are ready.

Oh, that's right! Amuro's needs to eat too!

Amuro! It's time to eat!

A-mu-ro! It's time to eat!

Amuro?

A-mu-ro...!

What's wrong?

Nothing...

Do you have a fever?

No.

If you're tired, do you want to skip the meal?

I haven't had a decent night's
sleep since leaving Side 7.

Even when I have the time, I can't sleep.

Do you want to talk to Miss Sayla about it?

Isn't she a medical student?

Stop bothering me!

Enough! This isn't like you, Amuro!

It's a lot less like me
to fight in a mobile suit!

All the adults were killed
in the recent battles.

Children and the elderly have to fight.

It's the same for Zeon
and the Earth Federation. Isn't it?

Stop biting your nails. It's a bad habit.

The Federation is using us as a decoy.

Decoy?

The Federation is developing
even newer weapons.

We're supposed to distract the
enemy until they're finished.

Just a decoy. That's all we are.

You're over-thinking things. You should rest.

I'll set aside your meal.

What? No contact yet?

Incoming transmission.

It's probably from General HQ.

Good.

This is the White Base...

This is Defence HQ.
Use decryption circuit Alpha Gain.

Alpha Gain. Roger.

It says the White Base is to break through
enemy lines and escape to the sea.

That's all.

They're not coming to help us?

Hey! Can't we talk to them?
With General HQ?

It's impossible.

We're in Zeon territory,
and even code transmissions aren't safe.

What could the generals be thinking?

They don't know what's going on in the field!

Mr. Tamura. The meals for the elderly...?

Well, of course there's no way
for us to prove it...

That's slander!

How could I have time to eat well
when I'm so busy cooking?!

But you do look suspiciously healthy.

Why, you!

All right, I'll ask you plainly.

Why is it that only Amuro and
Ryu get bigger portions?

Mr. Bright's orders!

We're to treat them like regular pilots!

Thank you for the meal!

We're fighting too, you know.
Thank you for the meal!

We're fighting too, you know.

A soldier's calorie intake is adjusted...

...according to his workload!

Don't quarrel in here, Mr. Kai.

Talk to Mr. Bright or Lt. Reed.

Yes, right.

Amuro!

I'll give you something nice!

Here!

Good luck!

Kikka...

Don't tell anyone else.

Right.

We're running low on ammunition.

It won't last us through another battle.

I know. That's why I'm thinking
of how we can get through this...

It's easy if all you want to do is survive, Bright.

You must be joking.

We can abandon the White Base.

Lt. Reed?!

Sorry about before.

Don't worry about it.

Have some of mine.

Are you sure? Thank you.

Amuro!

You need to eat properly!

Then don't make me eat in a place like this.

Amuro...!

Then what was it all for...?

All of our fighting up until now.

It wasn't in vain.

Everyone here has grown more confident
they can carry on in this war.

Bright! All repairs to damaged
areas have been completed.

Where are Hayato and Sayla?

They're on gun maintenance.
Where are Hayato and Sayla?

They're on gun maintenance.

I'll send out a patrol.

Amuro! I'm sending you out on patrol.

Report to the bridge!

What are you doing? Hurry!

Amuro! Hurry!

Why stir things up by sending out a patrol?

What?!

Besides, you're always sending
me out to fight. I'm sick of it!

Amuro...

Amuro's exhausted.

And we rely on him too much.

Hayato and I shall go on patrol.

Let the computer fly it!

Yes, sir! That's what I'm trying to do!

Set the computer to automatically
follow my plane.

Roger!

There!

Garma, surely there's no need
for you to go personally?

I have to consider what my
sister might think of me.

As you have no family,
you wouldn't understand my problems.

All hands, prepare for sortie!

What's wrong?

Enemy fighters, sir!

What?!

Garma! Cancel the sortie. Come back!

I'm going now, and I'll shoot them down.

Come back, Garma.

Mr. Ryu! Why aren't we attacking?

After all, we managed to find the Gaw!

We'd be able to attack the Gaw
if we had another six Core Fighters!

This image was from 30 seconds ago.

It's just a patrol.

It could mean the Trojan Horse
is becoming impatient.

Becoming impatient?

It's the first patrol the Trojan
Horse has sent out.

They must have some weakness.

That's why they're checking our movements.

I see.

Instead of attacking the small fry,
we should go for the real prize.

Very well! Pursue the enemy patrol!

Good.

Transfer the Core Fighters to the
Guncannon and Guntank immediately!

Back into the coffin.

I'll head things up. Take over here, Mr. Ryu.

I'm not used to this, so help me out.

Of course!

I thought maybe you'd understand,
Fraw Bow.

Well, I don't.

Even Mr. Kai's in the Guncannon.

They're all prepared to fight.

They'll tire of it eventually.

It's different for me.

I've been forced to go out, over and over.

What is it, Fraw Bow?

Amuro's not up to it.
He says he doesn't want to fight.

What?!

Bright!

Amuro! Listen! You have to sortie!

Can you guarantee I would still
sleep soundly afterwards?

Guarantee?!

Amuro...

I can't help myself.

If you hadn't gone out to fight for us...
I would've been dead long ago.

It's the same for me, too!

But... I'm tired of being scared!

Whew! A safe landing.

All clear, Kai!

All right.

My, my, is this all the fighting
strength we have? Eh, Mr. Bright?

The Gundam will join you soon.

Have confidence in our fighting
strength. Ok?

Yes. You do know how
to make me feel better, Miss Sayla.

Amuro!

Why don't you try to fulfil your duty?

Why are you fighting, Mr. Bright?

We don't have time for philosophy!

Stand up, you!

Please stop.

If you want to deploy the Gundam so badly,

you should go out in it yourself!

What?!

I'd do it if I could!

I don't need to be told by you!

I shouldn't have to do it, just because I can.

You... You hit me!

Mr. Bright!

Why shouldn't I hit you?

Fine! Go ahead and throw your tantrums.
Maybe you'll feel better then!

Do you really think
I'm so petty?!

Reinforcements from the left flank!
Ryu, be careful!

All right! Kai, don't advance too far
and get shot down!

Hayato, we're running low on ammo!
Aim carefully!

Roger!

Char, can you hear me?
I know why the Trojan Horse is impatient.

Well, that's good. So what's the reason?

Please, tell me.

It's the mobile suit.

There are two land-combat types out,
but not the one in question.

I suspect they can't deploy it.

Don't interfere. Just watch, Char.

I'll bring them down!

I'm looking forward to seeing
your splendid attack.

That's a hit!

Concentrate your fire on the left engine!

Guncannon, Guntank. Enemy is firing
on port side. Requesting cover.

There they are.

You scum...!

B-blast!

You hit me again!

Not even my father ever hit me!

That's why you're such a spoiled brat!

Show me a real man who's grown up
without being hit once!

That's it! I refuse to go on!

I'll never get in the Gundam again!

Amuro! That's enough!
Get a hold of yourself!

Don't be so pathetic, Amuro!

I'm off to the bridge.

Amuro, right now you're
no better than an insect.

Given your great talent,

I thought you'd be able to surpass Char.

I'm disappointed.

Char...?

Mr. Bright.

Mr. Bright!

Amuro, surely there's a manual on
how to operate the Gundam?

What?

I'll pilot the Gundam.

I hate those who take no
pride in what they can do!

Amuro, if you can't proudly declare that
you protected the White Base until now,

you're not a real man!

I...

Fraw Bow...

There's no way you can pilot the Gundam.

Amuro...

I hate to say this,

but I guess I am a man.

Amuro. Are you going? Amuro.

That Char!

Mr. Ryu, the enemy's only
firing at the White Base!

Rotate to the right!

All right!

I only hit one?!

We can't shoot down fighters
without anti-aircraft weapons!

Beebe, don't waste time on the small fry.

Just the Trojan Horse.
Just aim for the Trojan Horse's engines.

Yes, Captain!

Right! Follow me!

Amuro! The Dopps are concentrating
fire on the White Base's port side engine.

You can handle an anti-air battle, right?

Amuro.

Yes. I'd like to try a new battle tactic.

I need the Guntank and
Guncannon to cover me.

I'll pass it on.
We're counting on you.

You know, I'm quite impressed by
Captain Garma's attacks.

He didn't rise to Captain
merely because of his father.

Lt. Commander, is it all right?
Simply to watch?

I think so.

He said he'd request assistance if he needed it.

If we interfere without his asking,
it'll hurt his pride... and we'll be in trouble.

Can we can still use the radio
at this distance?

Yes, sir. The Minovsky particle
density hasn't changed,

but we should at least have audio.

That's fine then.

I don't want to be scolded by Garma either.

So you've come out, blasted mobile suit.

But it is a ground combat weapon after all.

Beebe squadron, attack the mobile suit!

Don't underestimate me.

The Gundam does have jumping
abilities and rocket nozzles.

T-The mobile suit is flying!

There!

1...!

Amuro...!

The Gundam is engaged in an aerial battle.

What?!

Incredible!

Belay the radio restriction! Sayla!
Instruct the Guntank and Guncannon...

...to cover the Gundam so he can
land without being fired upon.

Yes, sir!

Guntank, Guncannon.
Can you see the Gundam?

I know.

That Amuro is amazing!

Hayato! Let's cover him!

Roger that!

We just have to keep the Dopps
at high altitude!

I'll not let the Dopps get any closer!

8...5...2...0...!

The mobile suit is jumping!

No, it's practically flying!

The Federation has put together
an unbelievable mobile suit.

3...

Mr. Bright!

Look at the way Amuro's fighting!

Yes, that's terrific.

Even while he was sulking,
he was still thinking how to fight.

That's right! Even while he was sulking,
he was still thinking how to fight.

That's right!

Amuro, you've grown stronger.

Scum!

6... and the next will be 7...

7.1

That must be the squadron leader.

You monster! Go down! Go down!

This is...

He's good...!

Do you read, Gaw? It's me!

I'll lure the mobile suit
away from the Trojan Horse.

Once it's within the Gaw's range,
shoot it down!

You won't get away!

He doesn't know he's entering
the Gaw's beam cannon range.

Gaw! Fire! At the mobile suit!

Can't you hear me?!

Gaw! It's me! It's Garma!

What's going on?
I'm sure it's transmitting on my end.

Ah!

Oh, no!

A Federation transport?!

You, in the mobile suit. Do you read me?

If you cross the mountains,
the Gaw will get you.

Come back to White Base!

Who is that?!

She seems to know everything, but...!

With all the dirt on this plug, it's no wonder
radio communications were faulty.

Chief Engineer, you can
expect disciplinary action!

And you're no better!

I concur.

I'm sure you saw the action on the laser scope.

Even without any contact from me,
you should have taken some measures.

That's because I didn't want to hurt your pride.

My pride?

You told me to just watch.

And with your skills, Garma,

I had faith that you'd be able to
withstand such minor damage.

Well, of course.

The unfortunate thing is,

when we tried to shoot down
the enemy transport,

you were in its direct path,
Garma. So we couldn't fire.

Sorry.

It's all right.
As long as you understand, Char.

All Salamis crew including Lt. Reed...

...plus the sick and injured refugees.
We're taking 35 persons in total.

As for the White Base and the mobile suits,

we have no new orders,
so they'll remain as is.

Furthermore, I request copies
of your combat records...

...under orders from General Revil.

But Lt. Matilda, I don't understand.

Why are they keeping us with the ship as is?

I don't know.

General Revil says if the White Base
can continue to fight as it has,

it's the same as any regular forces.

The Federation's facing some tough times.

Even I...

...have come this far only
at General Revil's request.

It has nothing to do with General HQ.

And? Shall we be resupplied?

Well, if you can escape from Zeon airspace.

In any case...

Remember that some in the Federation
have not abandoned you.

Miss Matilda...

Without your fighting skills,
we would be dead too.

Thank you.

You may be some kind of clairvoyant.

N-No way, not me...

Good luck.

Yes, ma'am.

Matilda departs, leaving only
a fleeting hint of fragrance.

For Amuro,

this is his first experience
of the scent of a woman.

Garma can't fail to destroy
the White Base...

...as he believes his romance with
Icelina hinges upon it.

Garma Zabi launches his final assault.

While Amuro and crew
battle terror in the dark,

Char's plot unfolds,
sealing Garma's fate.

Mobile Suit Gundam. Next episode...

Garma's Fate.

Next episode
Garma's Fate

Will you be able to survive??

Next episode
Garma's Fate

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...