{"id":40564,"date":"2024-05-01T16:50:40","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T23:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/?p=40564"},"modified":"2025-05-08T11:00:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T18:00:29","slug":"3199ch4teaser425","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/3199ch4teaser425\/","title":{"rendered":"REBEL 3199<\/em> Chapter 4 teaser breakdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Translation and commentary by Anton Mei Brandt<\/em><\/p>\n

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We hear narration from Captain Ram, a soldier of Planet Berth, as he bravely departs to defend his homeland. We glimpse his small fleet, led by his red flagship the Legendra.<\/em><\/p>\n

Captain Ram:<\/em><\/span> Rest assured, the great land of Barze\/Berth will be defended to the very end.<\/p>\n

Planet Berth is a Bolar vassal state from Yamato III<\/em>, its protection and autonomy guaranteed by the vast federation. In the original work, Ram bravely defended incursions by Galman commander Dagon. Captain Ram appears to be voiced by Naoki Kusumi, a returning reboot Yamato<\/em> actor who previously filled in for the late great Ishizuka Unshou as Captain Ryu Hijikata for Yamato 2202<\/em>\u2019s final six episodes. Kusumi would be the second major voice actor to return to the Yamato<\/em> reboot following a previous character death, with Kazan\u2019s VA having previously voiced Velte Talan in 2199<\/em>. Unsurprisingly, it appears Ram\u2019s ship will belong to its own class, likely originating from Berth itself.<\/p>\n

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Sasha, likely in Dessler\u2019s palace on planet Galman, appears to enjoy a warm reunion with her uncle Susumu Kodai, with Analyzer present. Mikage Kiryu questions Sasha\u2019s rapid growth off-screen.<\/p>\n

Sasha:<\/em><\/span> Uncle–!<\/p>\n

Mikage Kiryu’s voice:<\/em><\/span> Sasha was abducted two weeks ago, you know!<\/p>\n

To Japanese fans, hearing Sasha calling Susumu her \u201cuncle\u201d is as iconic as hearing \u201cI\u2019ve got a bad feeling about this\u201d in Star Wars<\/em>. It\u2019s why the first teaser for Chapter 3 ended with her saying the same thing. As for how and why she\u2019s suddenly aged up? Kiryu shares our misgivings. Is she a Dezarium clone? Planet Phantom? Princess Ruda? Sasha from the future?
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\nElsewhere on Earth, Heikuro Todo\u2019s sister and Dezarium collaborator Nobuno looks to be chastised by occupation commander Kazan.<\/p>\n

Kazan’s voice:<\/em><\/span> It needed to be repeated.<\/p>\n

Is Kazan referring to the cyclical nature of time that Alphon and Ranbel spoke of in Chapter 3? Or did he just remind her of the consequences of their failure to achieve their goals? Mysteries laden with mysteries. In any case, it appears Nobuno isn\u2019t having a great time.<\/p>\n

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Quick insert shots of Kazan and Sada.<\/p>\n

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Deusula III<\/em>, led by its commanders Kel Keeling and Dagon, escorts Yamato<\/em> to Planet Galman. There, a long-awaited reunion between old rivals turned friends is set to begin.<\/p>\n

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Dessler:<\/em><\/span> A fragment\/fragments of Iscandar… truly a force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n

Kodai:<\/em><\/span> We might be cruising aboard an unbelievably dangerous ship…<\/p>\n

In this moment, the former enemies discuss what Dezarium covets: the two fragments of Iscandar; Yamato<\/em>\u2019s unique Wave-Motion Engine core and Sasha. Kodai\u2019s line implies he\u2019s referring to Yamato<\/em>, but at this point he should know how volatile and dangerous his ship is, given how it helped bring Teresa into our world in 2202. Perhaps Dessler is showing Kodai his new flagship from Yamato III?<\/em> And I wonder how the supreme leader feels about seeing the love of his life\u2019s daughter. Maybe he doesn\u2019t quite believe she\u2019s who she purports herself to be.<\/p>\n

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The Dezarium \u201clarva\u201d child Fleur delights in seeing her breath in the cold. She enquires about the nature of conflict between people. Likely to Tsubasa, or her foster father Maxim.<\/p>\n

Fleur:<\/em><\/span> Why can\u2019t you\/they\/people get along?<\/p>\n

Good question Fleur. In chapter 3, Tsubasa ends up picking a fight with some bullies who refuse to leave Fleur alone as she hands out free com-medals from Mother Dezarium. At the time, she preached how these medals will help humanity understand each other better, and clearly by extent reduce conflicts caused by misunderstandings and hate. <\/p>\n

On a subjective note, I find her character – a completely original one – to be absolutely adorable. Seeing her slowly understand the feeling of being human, and in this moment witnessing her first snowfall…it\u2019s heartwarming. Also, I wonder what Tsubasa\u2019s concerned about.<\/p>\n

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Alphon brings Yuki to a ball. The \u2018witch\u2019 Sada and Dezarium\u2019s secret conspirator Captain Seiya Kitano both appear to be present as well.<\/p>\n

Alphon:<\/em><\/span> I wanted to see the most beautiful you one last time.<\/p>\n

Much to unpack here. We have no idea which side Captain Kitano is truly on at this point, seeing as he\u2019s shown to be a Dezarium ally at the end of Chapter 3. Maybe he\u2019s just protecting his kid brother this way, guaranteeing his survival and escape from repercussions following the Arizona<\/em> hijacking?<\/p>\n

Is Alphon referring to Yuki here? If so, it would be a clear allusion to his death in the original Be Forever Yamato<\/em>, which almost certainly makes this line \u2018bait\u2019 for older audiences. Maybe he\u2019s talking to the younger Sasha? Or Sada? <\/p>\n

As for why I describe Sada as a \u2018witch\u2019 it\u2019s because her official 3199<\/em> character profile does the same thing. Given how similar a role she had to Farewell<\/em>\u2019s Sabera, as well as her comparable appearance, we can\u2019t dismiss the potential for her to be a Jirel like Ark of the Stars\u2019<\/em> Lerelai, or perhaps a Zemulian witch like the aforementioned Sabera. Or, a bodily receptacle for Mother Dezarium. Endless possibilities! <\/p>\n

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Nanbu, Ota (and probably Aihara as the driver) bear witness to a broadcast of some kind, or perhaps are staging the next step of their resistance plan. Nanbu then directly addresses the conspirators off-screen.<\/p>\n

Nanbu:<\/em><\/span> Goodbye…to all of you traitors!<\/p>\n

My bet\u2019s on the ball being the location where Nanbu intends to bid an undisclosed group of people goodbye. Permanently. Let\u2019s just hope he doesn\u2019t go off the deep end, doing something he\u2019ll regret. In fact, the more I think about it, it\u2019s almost as if Dezarium is promoting Nanbu\u2019s descent, to escalate tensions and make some statement about how unreliable human beings are without com-medals regulating their emotions. Fancy that\u2026! \u2003<\/p>\n

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Yamato<\/em> prepares to fire the Wave-Motion Gun, and at some point is entangled by one of Dezarium\u2019s Goruba Capture Nets, alongside Frakken\u2019s new space submarine. The chapter 4 subtitle is revealed: Pale Blue Maiden\/Sasha<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Sasha’s voice:<\/em><\/span> Uncle…please, fire the Wave Motion Gun!<\/p>\n

What an exciting first trailer! It\u2019s neat to see the Capture Nets from 2205<\/em> returning. They are the biggest real counter-space submarine tools Dezarium has so it\u2019s very logical to use them. This does however imply that Yamato<\/em> will be confronted by one or more of the Goruba ships stationed around Earth, paving the way for a recreation of a very exciting set piece from the original Be Forever!<\/em><\/p>\n

Who is Yamato<\/em> targeting in the title shot? Is Sasha about to die, given that she recites the traumatic last request she makes of her uncle in the original work? And that large colony-sized thing in the Key Visual poster\u2026 undoubtedly a Bolar planet-destroying proton missile! Which just so happens to be the key to solving the latest mystery.<\/p>\n

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In Yamato III<\/em>, the Bolar Federation used a giant missile in an attempt to destroy planet Galman. Thankfully, Yamato<\/em> saved the day by using the Wave-Motion Gun! <\/p>\n

In short: during Yamato<\/em>\u2019s stay at Galman next chapter, Bolar will likely make a push, threatening the planet with a proton missile. Kodai, distraught over the idea of firing the WMG in front of Sasha – the last heir of Starsha – is given Sasha\u2019s consent to use it. Perhaps the WMG isn\u2019t strong enough to destroy it, making it go off-course toward our Sun? <\/p>\n

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