Planzet (Plan Zet / Puranzetto / プランゼット) (プランゼット)

*2047 A.D.

*Have a Safe Flight

*Six years since the FOS invasion began

*2053 A.D.

*Japanese Military District Fuji Base

According to IMDO, the International Mars Development Organization,

the construction of the first colony, "Esperanza," that began in 2030,

has come close to completion.

When this colony is finished,

it will be able to accept 500,000 immigrants from Earth.

All the immigrants will be chosen after taking the IMDO's strict exam.

Hiroshi.

What are you going to do?

What am I gonna to do?

No idea.

In ten years, the Earth will be uninhabitable anyway.

Only a handful of chosen ones can migrate to Mars.

You've already given up just because you failed the exam?

That's so pathetic.

Fooling around here won't help you a single bit.

Oniichan, you can't go to Mars if you don't study.

Don't get cocky just because you get good grades.

Do you want to live on Mars, Koyomi?

Yep!

In the future, I want to live there with you and Oniichan.

Yeah, yeah, study hard and erect a palatial residence there.

I'm counting on you.

I can't believe you.

It looks pretty hopeless, so perhaps I'll enlist in the army like you, Dad.

They'd let a bum like you in there?

Don't be ridiculous.

Don't be ridiculous.

Zip it.

Akeshima speaking.

Understood.

I'll be there in twenty minutes.

It's an emergency.

I have to leave now.

What? You're going to work?

But you promised to take me to a movie!

Sorry. I'll take you next week.

What's up with her?

She's pissed because she can't go to the movie theater.

Take care of her while I'm out.

Huh?

Where did I put it?

Where's Dad?

He left already.

I was going to give this to him...

You can give it to him when he comes back.

To be honest, I thought things would work out eventually.

I thought our peaceful days would continue forever,

but that was just an illusion.

That day, Dad didn't come back.

2047 A.D., September.

Suddenly, an unknown asteroid named "Februus" entered Earth's orbit.

An intelligent life-form was living on it.

This life-form, which the military named the "FOS,"

began attacking mankind.

The counteroffensive launched by various countries had no effect.

The FOS deployed thermo-reactive weapons to melt the polar regions

and caused sea levels to rise.

This resulted in many metropolitan areas being submerged.

Furthermore, the remaining cities were burnt to ashes,

and in a mere six days, the majority of mankind was wiped out.

In December of the same year, amidst all the chaos,

the Temporary Government of Planetary Union,

which extended across national borders to combat the FOS, was established.

The military power of every nation was gathered under the PDFA,

the Planet Defense Force Alliance.

I'm fighting...

Against a horde of black foes.

What's wrong, Akeshima?

Giving up already?

No, please wait a minute.

I'm not done yet.

Senpai, you can't turn the tide.

As promised, you owe me two croquettes.

Not again...

Twenty-four consecutive losses.

Zip it, Sagawa.

Oh yeah, I've heard this rumor...

You wanna hear it?

Another false rumor?

You got tricked again?

Shut up and listen!

Rumor has it that a brand new secret weapon is hidden somewhere on this base.

Codenamed Kairos.

A wicked weapon so powerful that it wouldn't fear even God.

A nuclear weapon?

We already know that nuclear weapons don't work against the FOS.

Then what...

There's no mistaking that it's even more powerful than nukes.

For example...

Yeah?

Looks like you're having fun.

C-Commander Yoshizawa!

When did you return?

About twenty minutes ago.

You can stop twiddling your thumbs from boredom and rejoice.

The East Russian Army's anti-FOS operation "Tunguska" has failed.

The East Russian Army base has been annihilated.

Now all that's left in the Far East is our Japanese Military District.

Inspector General Yoshizawa from HQ just gave us,

the GL Prototype Squadron, orders to execute the twelfth counterattack plan.

You will be briefed tomorrow at 0900.

Everyone is on standby.

Dismissed.

Are we going to fight?

No way...

This is so sudden.

Keep cool.

Geez...

Ouch...

You're prepared for this, right?

Akeshima-senpai...

About the FOS we're going to fight...

What are they?

"Hostile, intelligent xenoform."

That's how the military describes them.

There are some people who say humans created them.

Are you suspecting the military?

T-To be honest, I don't know what I'm supposed to believe.

Don't worry about all that.

To me, the FOS are merely an enemy upon which I can exact my revenge.

No matter what they are...

I'll kill them.

Actually, my brother was a soldier too.

He was involved in the design of Geometric Limbs.

So that's why you volunteered as a pilot?

Yes.

Despite being siblings, we didn't spend much time together.

I have no memories of him.

I want to understand him better.

That's why I decided to pilot a GL.

That's it?

Yes.

Um...

Do I have to need something like revenge to fight?

No... I didn't mean that.

I'm not sure whether I can fight or not.

I'm not driven by hate.

I'm sad that my brother died, but...

Are we on death watch or what?!

How long were you sitting there, Captain Tazaki?

Drinking when you're on standby?

You know drinking is prohibited.

Chill out.

Wanna drink?

I brew this synthetic sake at home.

No way I'm drinking that dodgy stuff!

Come on...

I put all my spirit into brewing it for a day like this.

Either way, tomorrow we're

I will keep your moonshining a secret from the commander,

so can you let me leave for two hours?

Where are you planning to go at this hour?

Hey...

It's me.

It's been a while since we talked.

There's something important we need to discuss.

Tonight at 2000.

I mean, can we meet at eight?

Just make up some excuse to leave your dorm.

Got it?

This was a lively city before the FOS attacked.

Now there's not a single trace of life left.

Such despicable scenery.

There's no guarantee of living

for any survivors who don't have any connections in the military.

They either have to starve or live as plunderers.

We're blessed to have the military's protection.

Though there are some people who say we're just cannon fodder.

It's been two years.

Doing well?

Yes.

How's school going?

Okay... I guess.

What did you want to talk to me about?

The military is going to launch an attack tomorrow.

So we don't raise the enemy's suspicions, there won't be an evacuation notice.

It's possible that civilians could get dragged into the battle.

Wait

That's why you have to go to Mars.

To Mars?

You'll board the Esperanza II shuttle at the temporary airport.

Tomorrow at 9 AM, I'll have Nakamura pick you up here.

Prepare to leave the planet.

Take your passport and credit card.

And don't forget the ID card the military gave you.

What about you?

You'll go alone.

N-No!

I won't go to Mars alone!

You must! You have to get away from here.

Family of military personnel have priority, so you can board it.

Why won't you come with me?

It's dangerous, isn't it?

I'm a soldier!

A soldier?