The town is sent into panic by the sphere that landed. Then, a man, who inspects the orb along with Dr. Daiba and his son Tadashi, named Professor Kusko suspects that the writing on the "Pennant" is laying claim to Earth. However, the Prime Minister continues to ignore their warnings. Then, the leader of the invading Mazone orders a subordinate to kill anyone who realizes the meaning of the pennant. Dr. Daiba is the first to die. Tadashi, rescued by Harlock, vows to make the Mazone, who look like women that burn like paper, his enemy.
—Anonymous