Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden — Season 1, Episode 4: The Silver-White Valley: Chapter IV

Episode synopsis

Reinhard von Müsel, feigning ignorance of Captain Herder's plot to kill him, tries to convince him to attack the Free Planets Alliance base on Kapche-Lanka. Herder accepts Reinhard's suggestion, thinking it as another opportunity to kill him. As the attack plan proceeds, Herder orders Reinhard and Siegfried Kircheis on a separate assignment to isolate them. He then attempts to ambush Reinhard, but is foiled when Kircheis brings the base second in command, Commander Martel, to witness Herder's act. With his crime exposed and fearing the punishment for high treason, Herder commits suicide by leaping off a valley. Although Reinhard and Kircheis are unable to expose Sussanna von Beenemünde as the mastermind for plotting their demise, they are promoted for their contributions in the successful attack on the Alliance base and are soon transferred out of Kapche-Lanka.

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
• 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
• E13HBSHBL: The Battle of Van-Fleet Starzone