Angel Links (星方天使エンジェルリンクス)

This is cargo vessel Octopus ,

currently transiting the Southwestern rim

of the Oracion Planetary System,

approaching in Newton Drive and headed for ascension.

All systems prepare to enter the orbit of Planet 3.

Well, looks like our ship has no escort!

Yeehaw! Blast 'er, but don't damage the goods!

Pirates! Defenses up.

We're being attacked! Send an SOS!

Alert sent, Captain!

Octopus , you're deep-fried calamari!

That's what you get for not wearin' protection!

You'll never hit us with your little toys!

What the--?

What was that?

Oh! Angel !

We're here!

Commander, enemy Grappler ships are in retreat.

Another third rate pirate. Wake me when it's over.

Even a third-rate pirate deserves my full attention.

I just put the tea on, Commander.

You've got two minutes while it steeps, 'kay?

Well then, let's send off our guests in style

before it gets bitter.

Links Cannon! Prepare to fire!

Systems output: 20%.

Confirming cargo vessel escape path!

Cherubim!

Oh! He turned a pretty color.

Ahh.

That must be the famous...

The Oracion Planetary System

is considered one of the richest areas in the frontier of space

due to its valuable mineral deposits.

Huge unarmed cargo vessels are left to haul valuable minerals

through this wild territory,

where pirates prey upon the weak like a pack of hyenas.

The police are out-maneuvered, and companies have no choice

but to seek out other protection.

To their rescue come private security firms

with the most advanced ships,

staffed with professional pirate fighters.

One of these firms, the Links Group,

fights pirates free of charge

to help smaller businesses who have limited resources.

Acting as the leader of the Links Group

is a young 16-year-old girl called Meifon Li.

This is spaceship Angel .

We're now preparing to return to Oracion IV.

Configuring for touch down.

Commander, my gratitude to you

for escorting our ship recently!

No problem. Anytime, sir.

So if you need us again,

just call and we'll be there right away.

Okay!

Gosh, Miss Meifon, you truly are such a beacon in the dark

for all of us small security firms.

Ah, Miss Meifon Li!

Please allow me to express my sincere gratitude

for escorting the president recently.

Yes, yes, yes.

And I do appreciate your help in handling security

for the transport of our death row prisoners.

Ahh!

Hm.

A free pirate fighting service was my grandfather's dying wish.

If you wanna thank someone,

you can visit my grandfather's grave.

Ah, yes. Well put, my lady!

I just don't see why I have to come to these things.

Schmoozing at sponsorship receptions

is part of your Angel Links contract.

And besides, it's an open bar.

Y'know, Meifon takes all those diplomats right off guard.

She doesn't buy into any of their politics.

They have no idea who they are dealing with.

She's a regular Joan of Arc, eh?

I'm impressed. Reptile Boy knows his human terminology.

Hmph. Bottoms up.

Well, well. if it isn't the spectacle of the evening.

And so who're you?

Such naiïveté. How quaint.

Allow me to give you my card.

Hmm...

Gordon and Company?

Security Service.

Who would've thought that the leading firm

in the transportation and information services industries

had such a beautiful girl as the head of their corporation?

It seems to me that you are much better suited for a...

...softer kind of escort service.

Especially now that you've volunteered

to fight pirates for certain clients.

We'll see about that.

You know, leadership skills have nothing at all

to do with gender.

The Commander's reputation speaks for itself,

and as for pirates,

well, we try to protect those who can't afford an escort.

Forgive me, but you're creating a false economy.

It costs money to fight pirates,

and not many businesses can afford

to play Guardian Angel to clients for free.

Huh?

Feeding your anger?

Look, he'll say anything to get your goat, Meifon.

You fight pirates better than he does, and for free.

Why can't they accept that a beautiful young girl

runs her own company?

Can I help it if they're jealous of little ol' me, huh?

Ha. A little modesty wouldn't hurt.

What did you say?

President?

Listen up!

My name is Exiade Leego.

I'll only say this once.

I wanna trade these hostages for 100 kilos of Dragon Stone.

So Leon Lau's ship was attacked by pirates.

Leon Lau.

I'm sure he was planning to attend today's reception.

The attack occurred on his journey here.

WEll, didn't he have an escort ship with him?

He did. But they...

Who's "they"?

Ashid B-type.

Nice doing business with you.

Ashid B is a band of pirates

made up of degenerate mercenaries.

They're a nasty bunch.

Well, my guest is missing a good party!

I better assure his safe arrival.

After all, I'm the host!

Gravity cycle unit! Activated!

Bridge inertia control.

General controls, commence power transfer.

Dock draining: Complete.

Advance flying unit, launch preparation complete.

Three, two, one.

Take-off!

Advance flying unit, launch confirmed.

We're good to go. So, Angel Links ! Launch!

Advance flying unit surpassing Mach 1.

Spreading the sound barrier.

Well, as long as you pay them enough,

those guys will do anything for money.

Including kidnapping!

Exiade Leego.

Mercenary gang boss. Will do anything for money.

Two months ago, he caused 50 fatalities on Metanoia.

He also takes credit for the airport bombing.

Mr. Leon Lau owns a private airline company,

and in a few short years,

has managed to establish himself as the Top Gun of Travel.

He's also well known for his charity work,

such as building a school for orphans.

Ah. Now I see.

You know, you've got a lot of nerve picking a fight

with Angel Links of Oracion.

I would worry about yourself more than anyone else.

Ugh! Shut up, you stupid brat!

Don't you dare touch Yayoi!

Why, if you end up hurting her,

then I'll kill you with my own hands!

What?!