Pyeknu Wrote:Actually, I can. Just finished watching all four episodes.On episode 7, it looks like Kodai's question to Yuki in a previous episode might be relevant.
Episode 7, "Farewell to the Solar System," has the Yamato cross the heliopause out of Sol's system and fly into deep space. We have a version of the "Crossing The Line" ceremony surface ships hold when they cross the Equator; this is just an excuse for the crew to throw a party, of course.
Episode 8, "Wish Upon A Star," is where the Yamato has to face a plasma weapon called the "Dessler Torpedo" that was designed to literally consume the ship. We get a chance to see Dessler's inner cabinet as they watch the "game." After Yamato escapes, Dessler is actually quite impressed.
Episode 8, it's more of a character study of Dessler, more than anything else. His court is an absolute monarchy despite the military trappings. Full of boot lickers and ass kissers. And he seems to me more bored than anything else throughout the entire episode. I wonder what it will take to shake off that expression of boredom.
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