Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 5: Mobilization

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Its the Galactic Empire versus the Free Planets Alliance in Japans greatest space opera epic!

In the thirty-sixth century, humanity has conquered the galaxy and colonized countless star systems. The Galactic Empire, modeled along Prussian lines, and the democratic Free Planets Alliance are at war, and the fate of every human being in the universe hangs in the balance. This classic Japanese space opera, adapted into a legendary anime, is finally available in English for the first time.

Imperial forces have captured the Phezzan Dominion and draw ever closer to the Free Planets Alliance capital of Heinessen. Yang hurriedly abandons Iserlohn Fortress and heads for the capital to protect countless civilians. Taking out Reinhard is the alliances only path to victory. Despite the empires superior numbers, Yang continues to outwit its most resourceful generals via tactical wizardry. Reinhard, on the other hand, seeing through Yangs devices, opts for all-out war. And so, the invincible and undefeated once again clash swords. Who will emerge victorious

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YoshikiTanakawas born in 1952 in Kumamoto Prefecture and completed a doctorate in literature at Gakushuin University.Tanakawon the Geneijo (a mystery magazine) New Writer Award with his debut story Midori no Sogen ni (On the Green Field) in 1978 and then started his career as a science fiction and fantasy writer.Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Dawn, which translates the European wars of the nineteenth century to an interstellar setting, won the Seiun Award for best science fiction novel in 1987.Tanakas other works include the fantasy seriesThe Heroic Legend of Arslanand many other science fiction, fantasy, historical, and mystery novels and stories.