Legend of the Galactic Heroes · SEASON 1
The Invasion of the Empire
Episode 12 · 1989-03-14

- Animation
- Drama
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- War & Politics
Episode overview
In the Free Planets Alliance, the capture of Iserlohn has intoxicated the public, the military and the politicians. It is possible to invade the Empire from Iserlohn, and many people think it's time to conclude the crusade against tyranny. In the High Council, Joan Lebello (Secretary of Treasure) and Hwan Lewi (Secretary of Human Resources) think it's better to sign a peace treaty because the economy in on the verge of collapsing, but the Chairman explains that they will lose the next election unless they achieve a substantial military victory, so the High Council decides to invade the Empire.
24 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. In the Eternal Night1988-01-08
2. The Battle of Astarte1988-12-28
3. The Birth of the 13th Fleet1989-01-10
4. The Afterglow of the Empire1989-01-17
5. The Castrop Uprising1989-01-24
6. The Knights of the Rose1989-01-31
7. Iserlohn Captured!1989-02-07
8. Cold Cybernetic Eyes1989-02-14
9. The Klopstock Incident1989-02-21
10. Jessica's War1989-02-28
11. The Actress Exits1989-03-07
12. The Invasion of the Empire1989-03-14
13. When the Sad Rain Comes...1989-03-21
14. The Liberation of the Frontier1989-03-28
15. The Battle of Amritsar1989-04-04
16. A New Tide1989-04-11
17. Before the Storm1989-04-18
18. The Lippstadt Agreement1989-04-25
19. The Yang Fleet Sallies Forth1989-05-02
20. Heavens of Bloodshed1989-05-09
21. The Battle of Doria, and Then...1989-05-16
22. Courage & Loyalty1989-05-23
23. The Fall of the Goldenbaum1989-05-30
24. Victory, for Whose Sake?1989-06-06
25. The Day Before Destiny1989-06-13
26. Farewell, Distant Days1989-06-20