Banner of the Stars
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is a series of science fiction novels written by Hiroyuki Morioka
, which serve as sequels to Crest of the Stars
. The series is ongoing. Three of the four novels in the series have been made into anime.
The crew on the attack ship Basrogrh with Jinto and Lafiel:
The Lodaïrhs who appear newly:
Jinto Lynn and princess Lafiel join the imperial fleet and take part in an arduous defense of Aptic Gate (where the attack ship Basrogrh sinks after the whole crew have escaped).
Lafiel and Jinto are appointed ambassadors and given a mission to form a government on a newly conquested planet, which turns out to be a detention planet full of prisoners. Jinto is kidnapped during a rebellion and Lafiel is forced to withdraw due to the military actions of the enemy, leaving Jinto behind. Weeks later she returns to rescue him.
The main characters go to the Hyde star system (Jinto's homeworld and recently recovered imperial territory). On the way, Jinto encounters his friend Dorin Ku and is informed that a military war game operation will be held in Hyde star system. Martine, the system's capital, refuses to surrender to the Abh Empire. Count Jinto negotiates with the Martinese government and seeks terms to surrender. At last, at the cost of the planet's autonomy and exile of the Count, Martine joins the Empire.
The main characters have returned to the imperial fleet and Lafiel is now captain of a new ship, the assault frigate Flicaubh. Lafiel's younger brother Duhiel enlists in the army and is dispatched to a battleship. The so far neutral Hania Federation unexpectedly offers to join the Abh Empire and Empress Ramaj accepts. While Jinto and Lafiel are returning to the imperial capital, Lakfakalle, the Hania Federation fleet suddenly attack the Abh Empire and advances towards the capital.
(which Hiroyuki Morioka
has said was not intended as the main idea of the story, but just an introduction to how Jinto and Lafiel met). Currently two TV series and an OVA have been released adapting the first three books:
consisted of the first part of the trilogy. The manga were released in English by Tokyopop in 2004.
released Seikai no Senki in September 2003. It is a member of the wargame
genre, featuring interactions with some characters from the novel in-between the battles.
Unlike its predecessor, the Seikai no Senki game was initially released for PC/Windows only. An adaptation for the PlayStation 2
console was released in April 2005.
Hiroyuki Morioka
is a Japanese science fiction novelist.- Biography :In 1992, his first novel Yume no ki ga tsugeta nara appeared in Hayakawa Shobo 's SF Magazine...
, which serve as sequels to Crest of the Stars
Crest of the Stars
is a three-volume space opera science fiction novel written by Hiroyuki Morioka with cover illustrations by Toshihiro Ono. Beginning in 1999, the novels were adapted into anime series, the first of which ran for 13 episodes on WOWOW...
. The series is ongoing. Three of the four novels in the series have been made into anime.
Characters
Main characters:- Abriel Nei Debrusc Borl Paryun Lafiel - Abh princess, granddaughter of Empress Ramaj
- Lin Shu Rock Yalulug Dril Hydal Jinto (Jinto Lynn) - Count of the Martine star system
The crew on the attack ship Basrogrh with Jinto and Lafiel:
- Aicryac Üémh Tlyzr Naurh
- Sobach Üémh Dor Ïuth - Basrogrh navigator
- Samsonn Borgh Tiruser Tirusec - Basrogrh mechanic
The Lodaïrhs who appear newly:
- Cénéch Üémh Stymer Cipair - Imperial Fleet Chief of Staff
- Biboth Aronn Nérémr Ïarlucec Nélaith - Admiral of the Fourth Fleet
- Biboth Aronn Nérémr Ïarlucec Néféc - twin of Nélaith and his Chief of Staff
- Atosryac Ssynec Atosr Lymh Faibdacr Loïc - present Baroness of Faibdach
Novels
As of the present, there are four novels in the Seikai no Senki series. These are:- Seikai no Senki I "Kizuna no Katachi" (Banner of the Stars I "The Form of Bonds") (1996)
Jinto Lynn and princess Lafiel join the imperial fleet and take part in an arduous defense of Aptic Gate (where the attack ship Basrogrh sinks after the whole crew have escaped).
- Seikai no Senki II "Mamoru Beki Mono" (Banner of the Stars II "That Which Is to Be Protected") (1998)
Lafiel and Jinto are appointed ambassadors and given a mission to form a government on a newly conquested planet, which turns out to be a detention planet full of prisoners. Jinto is kidnapped during a rebellion and Lafiel is forced to withdraw due to the military actions of the enemy, leaving Jinto behind. Weeks later she returns to rescue him.
- Seikai no Senki III "Kazoku no Shokutaku" (Banner of the Stars III "A Family Dinner") (2001)
The main characters go to the Hyde star system (Jinto's homeworld and recently recovered imperial territory). On the way, Jinto encounters his friend Dorin Ku and is informed that a military war game operation will be held in Hyde star system. Martine, the system's capital, refuses to surrender to the Abh Empire. Count Jinto negotiates with the Martinese government and seeks terms to surrender. At last, at the cost of the planet's autonomy and exile of the Count, Martine joins the Empire.
- Seikai no Senki IV "Kishimu Jikuu" (Banner of the Stars IV "Cacophonous Space-Time") (2004)
The main characters have returned to the imperial fleet and Lafiel is now captain of a new ship, the assault frigate Flicaubh. Lafiel's younger brother Duhiel enlists in the army and is dispatched to a battleship. The so far neutral Hania Federation unexpectedly offers to join the Abh Empire and Empress Ramaj accepts. While Jinto and Lafiel are returning to the imperial capital, Lakfakalle, the Hania Federation fleet suddenly attack the Abh Empire and advances towards the capital.
Anime
Among fans, Banner of the Stars is a title used to describe all anime except Crest of the StarsCrest of the Stars
is a three-volume space opera science fiction novel written by Hiroyuki Morioka with cover illustrations by Toshihiro Ono. Beginning in 1999, the novels were adapted into anime series, the first of which ran for 13 episodes on WOWOW...
(which Hiroyuki Morioka
Hiroyuki Morioka
is a Japanese science fiction novelist.- Biography :In 1992, his first novel Yume no ki ga tsugeta nara appeared in Hayakawa Shobo 's SF Magazine...
has said was not intended as the main idea of the story, but just an introduction to how Jinto and Lafiel met). Currently two TV series and an OVA have been released adapting the first three books:
Banner of the Stars
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Banner of the Stars II
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Banner of the Stars III
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Manga
Manga adaptations of the Banner of the Stars and Banner of the Stars II anime series have been released. These volumes were referred as the second and third parts of the Seikai Trilogy. This was because at the time of publishing, only three anime series were adapted from Hiroyuki Morioka's works, and Banner of the Stars III was yet to be made. Crest of the StarsCrest of the Stars
is a three-volume space opera science fiction novel written by Hiroyuki Morioka with cover illustrations by Toshihiro Ono. Beginning in 1999, the novels were adapted into anime series, the first of which ran for 13 episodes on WOWOW...
consisted of the first part of the trilogy. The manga were released in English by Tokyopop in 2004.
- Seikai Trilogy, Vol. 2: Banner of the Stars (subtitle: The Shape of Bonds)
- Seikai Trilogy, Vol. 3: Banner of the Stars II (subtitle: Protecting the Precious)
Video game
The Banner of the Stars series was used as a background for a video game adaptation in Japanese only. Named after the series, GainaxGainax
is a Japanese anime studio famous for productions such as Gunbuster, The Wings of Honneamise, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Neon Genesis Evangelion, FLCL and Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann which have gone on to critical acclaim and commercial success, as well as for their association with...
released Seikai no Senki in September 2003. It is a member of the wargame
Wargame (video games)
Wargames are a subgenre of strategy video games that emphasize strategic or tactical warfare on a map, as well as historical accuracy.-History:The genre of wargame video games is derived from earlier forms of wargames...
genre, featuring interactions with some characters from the novel in-between the battles.
Unlike its predecessor, the Seikai no Senki game was initially released for PC/Windows only. An adaptation for the PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
console was released in April 2005.