Legend of the Galactic Heroes - Season 3 (1994)

The imperial officers are dealing with their own problems, while Julian and co. head to Earth.

Von Lohengramm reviews the secrets of previous emperors, while Yang frustrates authorities by not acting suspicious at all.

After admiral Von Merkatz succeeds in hijacking many former Alliance ships and their crews, Oberstein orders Yang to be taken prisoner, laying a political trap to increase imperial authority on Heinessen.

Oberstein's plan works out, as the Rosenritter take Heinessen's Supreme Chairman hostage, demanding the release of Yang.

Tension rises in the subjugated Alliance.

As Julian's undercover position on Terra becomes dire, the Empire invades the Church headquarters.

After the bombing of the Terraist headquarters, Julian decides to travel to Heinessen. Meanwhile, Oberstein is held back by the other commanders, allowing Yang to leave Heinessen and seek out Merkatz' rebellion.

Multiple factions try to get their hands on the rogue Yang.

Yang's Independence underlines the fragility of the current balance of power.

In response to the turmoil on Heinessen, Von Lohengramm plans to execute a second 'Operation Ragnarök'.

By lack of a better plan, Yang sets course to El Facil to help establish a new democratic government.

Julian reunites with Yang and is informed of the latter's plans to retake Iserlohn Fortress.

Yang employs his trademark tactics to retake Iserlohn Fortress.

Admiral Bewcock gives his all in the Alliance Fleet's last stand against Von Lohengramm.

The remnants of the Alliance Fleet are ultimately crushed by Von Lohengramm as the news of Iserlohn's loss arrives.

After the final defeat of the Alliance Fleet, Von Lohengramm sets for Heinessen, where the Free Planets Alliance is definitively abolished.

Von Lohengramm, Yang and Rubinsky contemplate their next moves. Yang talks with Julian about democracy and militarism.

Von Reuenthal is arrested by the military police for his suspicious liaison with a former noblewoman.

A fire destroying most of Heinessenpolis may prove useful for the imperial forces. Meanwhile, Yang is preparing to defend Iserlohn Fortress against another invasion.

Despite a terrorist attack injuring several high-ranking officials, Von Lohengramm and his staff continue their operation to retake Iserlohn Fortress.

Under pressure of the imperial fleet, the El Facil Revolutionary Government agrees to retreat from Iserlohn Fortress. Meanwhile, the remnants of the Terraist church may prove more of a threat than thought.

Yang once again creates a strategic advantage to make up for his smaller fleet.

The continuation of the Battle of the Corridor, during which both sides are pushed to their limits.

By changing their tactics, the imperial forces succeed in taking advantage of their superior numbers, slowly pushing back Yang's fleet.

Yang decides to accept Von Lohengramm's peace offer and leaves Iserhlohn Fortress, unaware that this will be his final journey.

The mourning Iserlohn Fortress faces the treat of desertion, when vice-admiral Murai takes on a role of understated heroicness.

Von Lohengramm, weakened by his illness, reflects on Yang's death, and the fact that in terms of capabilities, he is now completely alone.

While Rubinsky, Oberstein and Lang are all busy behind the curtains, Von Lohengramm declares Fezzan the location of the new imperial capital.

Governmental reforms take place in the former Alliance territory and the newly founded Iserlohn Republic, where Julian ponders on his duty to succeed Yang.