This story is a science-fiction tale depicting the love and adventures of young people who try to save humanity from the brink of annihilation caused by an attack from space.
The situation of the war with Gamilas
The Space Battleship Yamato, having passed Pluto, was now at the halfway point to Iscandar. They defeated the Gamilas based on Planet Balan, and then set their sights on planet Iscandar. 100 days had passed since leaving Earth. The dispute between Shima and Kodai intensified.
“At this rate, will we be able to return to Earth within a year?”
“We will get it done, no matter what.”
At that time, General Domel, the commander of the Gamilas fleet, issued a challenge to Captain Okita, calling for a decisive battle. They would have a showdown in the Rainbow Star Cluster.
Those who wanted to flee and those who wanted to fight were engaged in a heated debate. Captain Okita gave the order.
“Even if we run, he will surely stand in our way. Let’s accept Domel’s challenge.”
Drill missile attack
Yamato prepared for the decisive battle and headed to the Rainbow Star Cluster. General Domel made a vow.
“The loss of the Planet Balan base is my responsibility. I will definitely win this decisive battle and live up to Leaders Dessler’s expectations.”
“General Domel, we will soon be entering the dark cloud.
“OK, let’s begin the operation. Launch the dive bombers.”
Dozens of dive bombers launched from the space aircraft carrier, and a warp ray was fired from Domel’s command ship. In an instant, the dive bombers vanished, only to reappear above Yamato in the next moment
“What’s going on? Gamilas bombers have suddenly appeared!”
“Fire main guns!”
Surprised by the sudden attack, Yamato fought desperately. Soon after, Domel launched a drill missile from a heavy bombing machine. It flew into the muzzle of Yamato’s Wave-Motion Gun and squeezed in with great difficulty.
“If we leave it like this, Yamato will explode.”
Yamato in danger
Sanada and Analyzer attempted to reverse the drill missile’s trajectory.
General Domel’s fleet entered the Rainbow Star Cluster from the dark cloud, confident that victory was within their grasp.
“Now is the time! Destroy Yamato!”
At that moment, the drill missile reversed direction, returned toward Domel’s fleet, and exploded.
“What happened?”
General Domel stared at the scene with an expression of disbelief. Now only his own command ship remained.
“When I die, Yamato will die. Fly toward the bottom of Yamato’s hull.”
General Domel’s command ship pursued the fleeing Yamato relentlessly.
“Self-destruct device, switch on.”
They intended to detonate in 30 seconds and blow up their own command ship.
“All crew members in the lower hull, escape!”
Captain Okita gave the order. However, at that moment, Yamato’s hull exploded.
A painful victory
The decisive battle was over. Yamato, battered and bruised, managed to escape the dark cloud.
“Oh, look, it’s Iscandar!”
A shout from Shima delighted Yamato’s crew. However, the planet was Gamilas, Iscandar’s sister planet.
“All right, Yamato may be battered, but Earth is also battered and waiting.”
“Gather your last ounce of strength!”
Yamato charged into the Gamilas command center, delivering its final, fierce attack. The Gamilas fought desperately, but in the end, Yamato won.
The demon of the universe had been annihilated.
Hurry to Earth
Yamato arrived at Iscandar and was greeted by Starsha.
Upon receiving the device to remove radioactivity, they immediately flew back toward Earth. Beside Starsha, who was seeing them off, was the figure of Mamoru, Susumu Kodai’s older brother, who was thought to be dead.
“Susumu, make Earth a beautiful planet once again.”
To deliver that wish to Earth as quickly as possible, Yamato increased its speed. Only one month remained until humanity’s extinction. Yamato sped off at full speed.
“This time, we will create a beautiful Earth without war.”
Kodai made this vow in his heart as he gazed upon the Earth.