Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode Guide
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Overview

As a reward for his accomplishments at Astarte, Reinhard is allowed to visit his sister. During the visit, Reinhard and his longtime companion Kircheis reminisce about their past.


Plot Points

Reinhard desires to be Kaiser someday.

Reinhard met Kircheis when he moved in the house next door. Reinhard and Kircheis have since been best friends.

Reinhard now has half of the Imperial fleet under his command. Kircheis now serves as one of Reinhard's top advisors.

The Kaiser purchased Annerose from Reinhard's father to serve as a consort. This is one of the reasons why Reinhard hates the high nobles.


Unanswered Questions

What happened to Reinhard's father after Annerose was gone. Did he drink himself to death?

What is the relationship between Annerose and Siegfried?


Notes

Rudolf von Goldenbaum, the first Kaiser, decreed the Inferior Genes Exclusion Act, which provided for the sterilization or execution of anybody born with genetic defects.

Reinhard’s original surname was Museal.

Author: Sampo Haarlaa
Editor: Lee Thompson/Hank Wong