The first series covers volumes 1 and 2 of the original novels, adding some prequel stories (episodes 9 and 11) and original content (parts of episodes 13 and 14). The main theme is Reinhard von Lohengramm’s rise to power within the Galactic Empire, mirrored by Yang Wen-li’s unwillingness to go beyond his military duties and assume a similar position in the Free Planets Alliance.
1 - 1In the Eternal Night Dec. 21, 1988
1 - 2The Battle of Astarte Dec. 28, 1988
1 - 3The Birth of the 13th Fleet Jan. 10, 1989
1 - 4The Afterglow of the Empire Jan. 17, 1989
1 - 5The Castrop Uprising Jan. 24, 1989
1 - 6The Knights of the Rose Jan. 31, 1989
1 - 7Iserlohn Captured! Feb. 07, 1989
1 - 8Cold Cybernetic Eyes Feb. 14, 1989
1 - 9The Klopstock Incident Feb. 21, 1989
1 - 10Jessica's War Feb. 28, 1989
1 - 11The Actress Exits Mar. 07, 1989
1 - 12The Invasion of the Empire Mar. 14, 1989
1 - 13When the Sad Rains Come... Mar. 21, 1989
1 - 14The Liberation of the Frontier Mar. 28, 1989
1 - 15The Battle of Amritsar Apr. 04, 1989
1 - 16A New Tide Apr. 11, 1989
1 - 17Before the Storm Apr. 18, 1989
1 - 18The Lippstadt Agreement Apr. 25, 1989
1 - 19The Yang Fleet Sallies Forth May. 02, 1989
1 - 20Heavens of Bloodshed May. 09, 1989
1 - 21The Battle of Doria, and Then... May. 16, 1989
1 - 22Courage & Loyalty May. 23, 1989
1 - 23The Fall of the Goldenbaum May. 30, 1989
1 - 24Victory, for Whose Sake? Jun. 06, 1989
1 - 25The Day Before Destiny Jun. 13, 1989
1 - 26Farewell, Distant Days Jun. 20, 1989