Space Pirate Captain Harlock FCBD

PROLOGUE

Memories of the Arcadia, year of our lord 2977, day 43.

The humans that still inhabit southern earth have grown torpid. They let a handful exploit the resources to ensure their livelihood.

Weak and cowardly and preoccupied solely with pleasure, they live in opulence and shameful idleness.

Unaware of the threat hanging over them.

To

You would be saddened to see what has become of the Earth, our planet you cherished so much…

…as sad as the lament that Mimay plays on her harp…

The oceans are drying up. The riches that nature once offered us are gradually exhausted.

you, my friend, who travels with us on this sea of stars, alongside the 40 crew members of our pirate ship Arcadia…

From the depths of space, the omnipotent Mazon began their exodus to their former colony, Earth. A world they inhabited long before the appearance of man.

No longer having a place to live, these humanoids know the blue planet represents their only chance of survival.

Radiation

From the four corners of the globe, emerging from their million-year sleep, they rise to prepare for this future invasion.

to guide the Mazon royal armada towards this Eden, Queen Lafresia sent a gigantic black sphere… …that crashed in the middle of our capital, the center of the Terran government.

emitted by this enormous orb awakened one by one the Mazon on Earth who had been sleeping for millennia.

Mired in corruption and laziness, the prime minister of the earth government remains blind to this impending threat.

Even

The few scientists who saw in this sphere signs of an alien invasion were killed by the Mazon living on earth.

Next, the eminent Professor Daiba was executed by the Mazon. He studied the trajectory of the sphere, following the trail to the ends of the known universe.

Only his son Tadashi Daiba escaped death at the hands of the Mazon.

if Queen Lafresia and her exiled people are still far from the Earth, death is already at our door...

Professor Cuzco was the first to decipher the strange engravings on the black sphere. And the first to meet his fate.

Banished by an apathetic government, he became, like all the members of my crew, a pirate, an outlaw.

We are now the only humans ready to fight the coming Mazon threat. The Arcadia is prepared for this confrontation. And believe me, my friend, we will not fail.

And as I promised you long ago: I will watch over Mayu, your daughter, whom I love so much. I will fight so that she can grow up on earth, as you wished.

Disgusted by the attitude of the government and burning to avenge the death of his father, Tadashi joined the Arcadia.

You know I keep my word!

You know the maneuver, Yattaran. I’ll meet you on deck in a moment.

Do you prepare for battle?

Consciousnesses must be awakened.

Mimay, your presence comforts me. Thank you for accompanying me on the harp as I wrote to my friend.

Harlock, since the day you saved me, I gave you my life. Know that I will always accompany you…

My dear friend... …our discussion will have to wait.

Harlock! Arcadia radar detects a spacecraft en route to Earth. Let ‘em pass or engage?

…if need be, even into darkness. I know.

My friend... Tochiro ....

The final battle against the Mazon approaches.

Your soul accompanies us in the Arcadia computer…

…instilling in this crew the strength and courage to carry on to the end, to be victorious.

My friend, my brother…it is in times of trouble and darkness that mankind must, more than anything, show the true greatness of their soul. My crew and I will never give up. I refuse to see Mayu’s home sink into nothingness.

Chapter One: THE OUTLAW OF SPACE

This is a freighter from the epsilon mines, bringing back a cargo of food, alcohol, clothing, and minerals. Base, do you receive me?

What’s going on? Why don’t they respond?

Captain, it seems that our transmission is being scrambled by a pirate frequency.

What? Pirate frequency?

Freighter! Stop your engines!

Damn

We’ve received a message from the spacecraft. it’s asking us to stop...

it, do it now! Hoist the white flag!

That’s the Arcadia, Captain Harlock’s ship!

What now? Shall we get in touch with their Captain?

You know what they say about humans! At the first sign of danger, they wave the white flag!

Look at that bunch of cowards! What a shame!

Eh? The only thing I want to get in touch with is their bacon!

Good idea! Let’s grab their cargo!

I’m starting to run low on booze!

Don’t you agree, my little Mii?

Doc, all you care about is alcohol.

Yattaran, keep the Arcadia’s cannons pointed at them. Ready the magnetic grappling hook.

Prepare to board!!!

Captain on deck!

Look out, here we go!

I’ll line up the sights and send you a nice little grappling hook into the cargo hold!

immobilized!

I’ll put my helmet on and join you captain!

Bullseye!

Yattaran, paralyze the crew. I don’t want to fight them if it isn’t necessary.

Yuki Kei, are you coming with us?

Captain! Please let me come with you!

Those government dogs did nothing when my father died. I want to make them pay.

As you wish, Tadashi Daiba!

A stun field! We’ll be…

With pleasure, Captain!

Never forget that on this ship, you’re free to follow the dictates of your own convictions.

Captain, the cargo hold is breached!

What’s happening? Capt--

Your paralyzer is quite effective, Yattaran.

Of course it is!

if my plans for the ship are correct, the cargo is over there. Lead on then.

What are you looking at me like that for? You’ll be back to normal in a few hours. Hey!

What was that?

These are the new combat robots the ministry is assigning to cargo ships to protect shipments. They don’t even trust the crew. I can understand that.

Good thing there’s not a machine yet made that can stand up to Harlock’s Cosmo Dragoon.

Here we are! What a haul! Food, wheat, alcohol, jewelry... and oh! Heat stones and warm clothes!

Cosmo… Dragoon?

Let’s go, Tadashi. And be more careful in the future.

it seems to be unusually cold on Earth right now.

Guess we can go skiing earlier this year! Ha Ha!

Unusually cold?

Take only the food and some alcohol. Dump the rest.

"And now, we go down to Earth."

"You serious?! We’re public enemy number one! The government will arrest us on the spot!"

No one will prevent me from seeing my dear Mayu.

it’s weird that it’s this cold! it isn’t the season at all!

it’s snowing again. I can play later.

"You want to see her, don’t you, Harlock?"

Don’t worry, I can protect you, too. Even if it’s only with an umbrella!

Harlock…

What a weirdo! is she still talking to that poster?

What’s

Haven’t you had enough of looking at that piece of paper?

thank you, mayu. it warms my heart to hear you play so beautifully.

But what happened here?

I missed you.

He missed you, too!

You, too, my darling girl!

You’ve grown so much since the last time we saw each other.

And my music is getting better!

I didn’t forget you either, Tori san!

Would you play your ocarina for me?

Of course!

it’s been several days since the temperature dropped and the snow started falling…

So

But

But...this

it’s strange at this time of the year, don’t you think?

don’t worry, I’m not cold. I’m nice and warm with the coat Yuki Kei gave me

much the better. I’m glad.

weather worries me. I have a feeling that there are forces at work.

This is science shuttle 20lm17. Requesting authorization for landing phase.

"Fellow scientists, this is Doctor Daiba. Beware! I am sure that we’re in great danger."

Chapter Two: THE ICE VEIL OF OBLIVION

“I have proof that this black sphere is the flag planted by an alien race called the Mazon. Their aim is conquering our… wait, who are you?"

Authorization granted. We’ve been eagerly awaiting the professor’s arrival.

…

"Ahh!" End of recording.

And I intend to unravel the mystery.

Ledus weather station 4, Arctic Ocean.

Professor Reiji, we’ve arrived. Please keep your seat belt securely fastened for landing.

Are you in charge of the Ledus 4 weather station?

Yes,

Nice to meet you!

The

indeed. Which begs the question…How can my presence be useful to you? I’m no meteorologist.

Let me explain. My team and I have been tasked with uncovering the reason for this sudden planetary cooling we’re experiencing. Our research led us to the epicenter of this phenomenon. Right here, on this piece of iceberg. We installed this small meteorological base.

While drilling the ice, we discovered a gigantic metallic structure.

A structure of this size, here?

Or maybe a spaceship? We don’t know yet.

There isn’t much time. I suggest we go there straight away.

Talika, we’re going down. Stay on the surface, in constant radio contact.

Yes, Doctor imer.

Professor Reiji!

Thank you so much for coming. I’m Doctor imer.

I am. This is my assistant Talika, as well as the rest of the team.

pleasure is ours, Professor. Your reputation as a great linguistics specialist precedes you.

Watch out, Professor. The walls are slippery and the tunnel is narrow and dark.

Plus, tremors of unknown origin are causing the structure to shake more and more frequently.

Here on the walls…they look like drawings.

Similar to the inscriptions engraved on the black sphere.

Professors Cuzco and Daiba believed them to be of extraterrestrial origin.

I didn’t want to believe it. Until I found out what was below.

Here we are at the heart of the structure.

?!

No. Whatever they are, these creatures have been trapped in ice for millions of years. Since long before man was born on earth.

We tried to get them out of the ice. But their bodies burst into flames at the slightest contact with the air.

Below?

Yes. Let me show you the real shocker.

Women who burn like paper. There is no longer any doubt.

Doctor Daiba’s theories were true.

They are Mazon!

These creatures… what are they? Are they statues?

But there is yet another Mazon here. A Mazon…but different!

Don’t you see! Her size. Her aura. This one is not dead… but dormant.

Without a doubt, she is the epicenter of the Earth cooling phenomenon.

We believe that the secret of its existence is written on these tablets.

You are here to decipher them, professor.

I concur. The humanoids Professor Daiba was talking about on the holographic recorder just before his death...

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