It's the master tactician of the ruthless Galactic Empire versus theFree Planets Alliance in Japan's greatest space opera epic!
In thethirty-sixth century, humanity has conquered the galaxy and colonized countlessstar systems. The Galactic Empire, modeled along Prussian lines, and thedemocratic Free Planets Alliance are at war, and the fate of every human beingin the universe hangs in the balance. This classic Japanese space opera, adaptedinto a legendary anime, is finally available in English for the firsttime.

After utterly defeating the Free Planets Alliance, Kaiser Reinhardhas brought 99 percent of inhabited space under his control. Still,dissatisfaction and unease coil within his breast, for the galaxy's lastremaining sliver of territory is defended by none other than Yang Wen-li.Seeking decisive battle, the Imperial Navy moves to attack Iserlohn Fortress,but due to Yang's unexpected plan, the battle has already begun before Reinhardarrives. The Yang Fleet must overcome an enormous difference in forcestrength-while at the same time, a trap laid by the Church of Terra isclosing in around Yang...