Marika makes a change to the Odette II's flight plan to save time.
Near midnight, the enemy begins an electronic attack on the Odette II which is channeled into the dummy system.
After the Lightning 11 reveals itself, the Odette II begins electronic warfare and quickly seizes control, but the Lightning 11 turns off its computers.
The Lightning 11 fires on the Odette II using optical targeting. Marika uses the solar sails to blind the gunners.
The Bentenmaru, Barbaroosa and Stellar Military forces arrive to assist the Odette II. Chiaki reveals herself to be the daughter of the Barbaroosa's captain.
Marika decides to become the Bentenmaru's captain.
"Transponders are a broadcasting device required to be active on all ships in order to notify others of their presence. A ship's name, registry, present location and heading...The transponder's information is human will and goals. When sailors understand one another's ships, the quietness of space becomes a golden sea. In this era, space is still filled with memories of the great age of exploration."
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"The girl has made her decision. What was supposed to be a fun summer vacation has become difficult training. The expectations of the people around her...Her own nervousness...Amidst all this, her first voyage as a pirate begins. Next time, on Mouretsu Pirates: Marika's First Day at Work. Look forward to it."
Ending Quote[]
"Begin combat operations."
Trivia[]
Mistakes[]
During the original broadcast, the Odette II's display had 'dummy' written as 'dammy'. This was corrected by the time of the Blu-Ray release but retained in the DVD release.
