Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden — Season 1, Episode 19: HBSHBL: The Hard Wind of Early Summer

Episode synopsis

Hermann von Luneberg pays a visit with his wife Elizabeth to High Admiral Ovlesser, the commander of the Imperial Panzergrenadiers, ostensibly as a formality marking his promotion to Rear Admiral but is in fact trying to lobby for support against Reinhard von Müsel from the high nobles through Ovlesser. Ovlesser, who dislikes Luneberg as much as Reinhard, rebuffs his overtures. Meanwhile, Siegfried Kircheis tells Reinhard about the results of his investigation of Luneberg's background. A few days later, they manage to meet up with Annerose von Grünewald and Reinhard reveals to Annerose about how Kircheis was not promoted. Before Annerose could do anything about that issue however, Admiral Grimmelshausen has already recommended Kircheis to be promoted. When Kircheis visits Grimmelshausen to thank him for his recommendation, he demonstrates a level of insight which runs contrary to his usual appearance as a senile old man.

About Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden

Prequel to the original series, focusing on Reinhard and his steps up the chain of command in the Galactic Empire. Also focusing on the FPA's Yang Wen-li. A chronicle on how he earned the title "The Hero of El Facile" and his handling of assignments he received after the historic event. Spiral Labyrinth also continues with the background of Reinhard and Kircheis where the first Gaiden left off.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Silver-White Valley: Chapter I
• E2The Silver-White Valley: Chapter II
• E3The Silver-White Valley: Chapter III
• E4The Silver-White Valley: Chapter IV
• E5Dreams of the Morning, Songs of the Night: Chapter I
• E6Dreams of the Morning, Songs of the Night: Chapter II
• E7Dreams of the Morning, Songs of the Night: Chapter III
• E8Dreams of the Morning, Songs of the Night: Chapter IV
• E9Dishonour: Chapter I
• E10Dishonour: Chapter II
• E11Dishonour: Chapter III
• E12Dishonour: Chapter IV