Martian Successor Nadesico

It's the late 22nd century, and the Jovian lizards are attacking earth. Nergal Heavy Industries decides to build its own battleship, the Nadesico, to take on the invaders.

Uneasy about the idea of a powerful battleship being in the hands of civilians, the United Earth military sends Admiral Misumaru's fleet to take control of the Nadesico.

The Nadesico heads to Mars, but in order to get there, it has to pass through the Earth's various lines of defence, including the Big Barrier.

The Nadesico goes to the Satsuki Midori space colony to get new supplies. After an explosion disables the colony, the mission becomes one of survival.

On the long and boring trip to Mars, Prospector insists that Yurika take the time to perform funerals for all those who have been killed. The never-ending task leaves her no time to see Akito.

The Nadesico finally arrives at Mars only to have to fend off an enemy attack. Several members of the crew, including Akito, head out to explore the ruins.