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Name: Starship Operators
Genre: Anime
Cast: Kirby Morrow, Kelly Sheridan, Paula Lindberg

PG-13
1969
1 Season
6.6 (120)

Starship Operators is a science fiction anime television series that debuted on TV Tokyo in 2005. It follows the story of the crew of the Battleship Amaterasu, a warship that is one of the newest and most advanced in the galaxy. The series is set in the year 2215, and humanity has spread across the stars, forming the United Nation of Planets (UNFP).

The show's main characters are a group of young cadets who attend the Space Academy of the UNFP. They are aboard the ship when the Kingdom of Henrietta declares war on their home planet, the Kibi System. The Amaterasu and her crew are thrown into the middle of the conflict, and they must fight for their survival while trying to protect their home planet.

The series focuses on the crew's struggle to keep their ship afloat while being outgunned and outmatched by their enemy. They quickly learn that they cannot rely on their superior technology and weaponry, and instead must use their wits and teamwork to outmaneuver the enemy.

One of the standout aspects of the series is its attention to detail when it comes to the technology and mechanics of space travel. The show does a great job of exploring the inner workings of the battleship and the various systems needed for space travel, such as gravity control and energy shielding.

Another interesting aspect of the show is its portrayal of the media's role in wartime. The crew's exploits are recorded and broadcast to the entire galaxy, and they become overnight celebrities. As a result, they must balance their duty to their planet and their own desire for fame and recognition.

The show also explores the political and ethical implications of war. The crew must decide whether to follow their orders blindly or make their own decisions based on their personal beliefs. The series does a great job of showing the consequences of such decisions and the impact they can have on the people involved.

The characters in Starship Operators are well-drawn and engaging. While they may start off as relatively inexperienced, over time they grow and learn from their experiences. The show does a great job of showing the relationships that develop between them, both positive and negative.

Overall, Starship Operators is an engrossing and well-crafted sci-fi series that is definitely worth checking out for anyone interested in the genre. With its attention to detail and exploration of relevant themes, it is sure to satisfy fans of both action and drama.

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Seasons

13. Moment of Truth

March 30, 2005

Using the Amaterasu incident as a rationale, the Earth Federation stages a massive coup d'état, and demands the surrender of the Amaterasu. In the face of inevitable defeat, Sinon formulates a political strategy of her own.The Amaterasu's crew escaped via shuttle while Dita broadcasts the earth Alliance's attack on the guard ship. Shimei Yuuki, the only commissioned officer decided to be left behind.

12. War Cry

March 23, 2005

Blind and crippled, the Amaterasu struggle to regain their footing. The Conquistador is likewise blind from the last shot from the Amaterasu's plasma cannon. The Amaterasu decides to rush the Conquistador while she is still shooting blindly. Before the Conquistador can fire the finishing blow, she is ordered to hand the Amaterasu to the Earth Federation.

11. Return Match

March 16, 2005

Cisca informs the crew that they are free to resign, but only supply officer Sei does so. With 5 battleships approaching, Sinon comes up with an idea that will improve the turning speed of the Amaterasu, in order to target hostiles faster. Dita persuades Peter to broadcast the battle live, but with censored ship displays. The main systems of the Amaterasu are exhausted, but all enemy ships are destroyed with the exception of the Conquistador.

10. Sudden Death

March 9, 2005

After the ressuply, AGI invites the crew of the Amaterasu to a party. The non-bridge staff elect to remain on board. Isabelle eliminates her political rivals during the Supreme's Chairman funeral. During the party, Kingdom commandos invade the docking bay of the Amaterasu, and Kouki is killed in the firefight. Its safety threatened, AGI cancels the support contract out of fear.

9. Turning Point

March 2, 2005

The Supreme Chairman of the Kingdom dies and Isabelle, his right hand, is the likely candidate to succeed him. The Amaterasu has warped into neutral space so they go to the spaceport of Parnia for resupply. Kouki takes his chances and asks Sinon out, catching her off guard. Mamiya Tatsuma travels to Earth to speak at an U.N. conference and to request the Earth Federation's assistance.

8. Stardust Memory (Part 2)

February 23, 2005

The Shenlong sacrifices herself to allow the Amaterasu to escape. Although the Amaterasu is able to sink one ship, the trapped vessel warps away, taking a drone laser ship with it.

7. Stardust Memory (Part 1)

February 16, 2005

After careful analysis and repeated combat trials with Cisca, Sinon formulates a strategy for the upcoming battle with four Kingdom warships. The catch, however, is that timing is critical in the strategy

6. Great Escape (Part 2)

February 9, 2005

As battles rage between factions on planet Shu, the stranded bridge crew must risk a dangerous retrieval mission. Shu Defense Minister Wong offers to fight the incoming Kingdom blockade with the Shenlong and to provide an escape route for the Amaterasu if the Shenlong should fall. Another Amaterasu crew member dies in the line of duty.

5. Great Escape (Part 1)

February 2, 2005

Short on supplies, the Amaterasu manages to make a deal with the Planetary Nation of Shu for replenishment. The government invites the main bridge crew to a welcome ceremony, but they are stranded when the Kingdom declares war on Shu.

4. Final Answer

January 26, 2005

The Kingdom sends the stealth vessel Aboukir to the Amaterasu with a simple message: "Surrender, or die." The Operators find themselves frantically searching the stars for the elusive vessel.

3. Call From Home

January 19, 2005

The Kingdom leadership decides to change tactics in dealing with the Amaterasu, which they deem a renegade and pirate vessel. Amid discontent and disunity in the ship's crew, Sanri's wealthy father makes an appeal for them to turn themselves in.

2. Trafalgar Crisis

January 12, 2005

Former Kibi Prime Minister Tatsuma Mamiya boards the Amaterasu to establish the ship as a government-in-exile. However, the Amaterasu is forced to warp to neutral planet Phoenicia by enemy ships and Kibi fighters. Not long after they flee, the Kingdom warship Trafalgar challenges them to a fight.

1. Countdown

January 5, 2005

The 73rd graduating class of the Defense University is returning to planet Kibi in the combat spaceship Amaterasu, only to find that their home planet has been subdued. Left behind on the ship, the cadets make a deal with the Galaxy Network in order to fight the oppressor.

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