In the 150th year of a century-long war, the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance (FPA) clash once more.
The first episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988), titled serves as the critical opening to an epic space opera. It establishes the central rivalry between two military geniuses, Reinhard von Lohengramm and Yang Wen-li , against the backdrop of the massive Battle of Astarte . Plot Summary: The Battle of Astarte Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode 1
: Defying his older, more conservative advisors, Reinhard decides to strike first, targeting each FPA fleet individually before they can merge their forces. In the 150th year of a century-long war,
: An Imperial fleet of 20,000 warships, led by the rising young commander Reinhard von Lohengramm, is numerically outmatched by three separate FPA fleets totaling 40,000 ships. Plot Summary: The Battle of Astarte : Defying
: The battle concludes without a definitive total victory, as Yang Wen-li is eventually forced to take command of the remaining FPA forces to stage a strategic withdrawal, effectively checking Reinhard’s complete obliteration of the Alliance. Key Characters & Themes