Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden — Season 1, Episode 22: HBSHBL: Truth Is the Daughter of Time
Animation, Drama • 25 min • 2 seasons, 52 episodes • ★ 9.1/10
Episode synopsis
On 26 September 794 UC, Reinhard von Müsel and Siegfried Kircheis arrive at Iserlohn Fortress. Reinhard's squadron of over 1000 ships will be part of the forces facing the expected large-scale assault by the Free Planets Alliance on Iserlohn Fortress. In Iserlohn Fortress, Reinhard and Kircheis meet Ulrich Kesler, who is present in the fortress as an agent for Admiral Grimmelshausen. Meanwhile, preparations are also underway in the Alliance expeditionary fleet. In particular, the members of the Rosen Ritter are determined to ferret out and defeat their former regimental commander, Hermann von Luneberg. Between October and November 794 UC, the Alliance and Imperial forces engage each other in skirmishes to contest for space around the Iserlohn Corridor. Reinhard takes this opportunity to earn battlefield accolades and to perfect his fleet command skills. The considerable losses he inflicts on the Alliance forces catches their attention, who then tries to entrap and defeat his squadron based on a plan proposed by Yang Wen-li. However, the Alliance forces do not follow Yang's plan rigorously, which allows Reinhard to escape successfully, albeit after suffering from significant losses. On 1 December 794 UC, the Alliance forces finally complete their deployment outside Iserlohn Fortress, starting the Sixth Battle of Iserlohn.
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