Crest of the Stars Season 1 Episode 1 Invasion
- January 2, 1999
- 25 min
In Crest of the Stars season 1 episode 1, titled "Invasion," we are introduced to a young boy named Jinto and his father, Rock. They live on a planet called Martine, which has just been conquered by the Abh Empire. The Abh are a powerful space-faring race known for their advanced technology and military prowess. Jinto's father had negotiated the surrender of Martine and is now tasked with overseeing the peaceful transition of power.
As Jinto and Rock travel to the planet's capital city to attend a meeting with the Abh leaders, they witness the arrival of the Abh fleet. The sight is awe-inspiring as the massive ships descend from space and hover over the city, dwarfing all the other buildings. Jinto is fascinated by the Abh and their advanced technology, but also fearful of their power.
The meeting between the Martine leaders and the Abh leaders is tense, with the Abh insisting on strict adherence to their protocols and procedures. Jinto's father tries to negotiate some leniency for the conquered Martine, but his efforts are met with resistance.
As the meeting comes to a close, Jinto catches the eye of an Abh princess named Lafiel. He is immediately smitten by her beauty and intrigued by her strange appearance. Like all Abh, she has silver hair and blue eyes, which sets her apart from humans.
Jinto is surprised when Lafiel approaches him after the meeting and invites him to tour her ship, the Gosroth. He eagerly accepts the invitation and is amazed by the ship's technology and design. Lafiel shows him around and explains some of the functions and features of the ship. Jinto is in awe of her knowledge and intelligence.
As the tour comes to an end, Jinto realizes that he has been separated from his father and needs to find his way back to him. Lafiel offers to help him navigate the city, and they set off on foot. Along the way, they encounter some resistance from the local population who are unhappy with the Abh occupation. Lafiel demonstrates her combat skills, and Jinto is impressed by her bravery.
Eventually, they make their way back to the meeting location, but Jinto's father is nowhere to be found. Lafiel offers to take Jinto back to the Gosroth with her to continue the search. Jinto agrees, and they take off into space, leaving his home planet behind.
"Invasion" sets up the premise of Crest of the Stars, which is a science-fiction story set in a universe where humans have colonized space and come into contact with other intelligent species. The episode establishes the Abh as a formidable force to be reckoned with and introduces us to the main characters, Jinto and Lafiel. It also sets up the conflict between the Abh and the humans as well as the themes of war, power, and diplomacy. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving the audience wanting to know what will happen to Jinto and Lafiel on their journey through space.