Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise

Shirotsugh Lhadatt, an unmotivated young man who once dreamed of becoming a fighter pilot, signs up with the fledgling Royal Space Force in a kingdom plagued by failures. The program is demoralised by a string of setbacks and cautious about the future. His decision marks the start of a personal journey within a government project that eclipses his earlier ambitions.

During training, a fellow astronaut dies, crushing morale and underscoring the risks of the enterprise. The accident intensifies scrutiny of the Space Force's competence and its ability to deliver on promises. The tragedy foreshadows the human costs behind technological progress.

Shirotsugh Lhadatt befriends Riquinni Nonderaiko, a young religious woman who preaches on the streets and lives with a sullen child named Manna. Their meetings inject a counterpoint to the military atmosphere, as Riquinni's faith and care contrast with the program's cynicism. This relationship plants the seed of Lhadatt's sense of responsibility beyond his own ambitions.

Riquinni's faith and concern for humanity inspire Lhadatt to volunteer for RSF's last attempt to send the world's first astronaut into orbit. Her worldview challenges the government's cynicism and frames the mission as a test of humanity rather than mere bravado. Lhadatt accepts the role and begins the path toward launch preparations.

Lhadatt studies a holy book gifted by Riquinni, which argues that humanity is eternally cursed for having stolen knowledge. The text prompts him to reflect on the ethics of science, power, and responsibility. This internal debate deepens as he trains for the mission.

General Khaidenn, commander of the Royal Space Force, publicly stirs support by lying that they are building a space warship. The lie exposes how the government manipulates public opinion for its own ends. The deception strains the kingdom’s resources and heightens public poverty concerns.

During an engine test, the chief engineer is killed, triggering controversy over the project's expense and its contribution to the kingdom's poverty. Critics argue that funds could address immediate needs while supporters insist on showcasing national capability. The accident intensifies the sense that the mission may be a costly gamble.

Disenchanted and depressed, Lhadatt goes AWOL and takes refuge with Riquinni for a period. One night, he sexually assaults Riquinni while she is undressing, but he stops himself; she denies the incident the next day. The event strains their relationship and forces Lhadatt to confront his own failure and guilt.

Returning to the city, Lhadatt barely survives an assassination attempt by the Republic, a neighboring nation at war with the Kingdom. The attack highlights the fragility of the mission amid regional conflict. The danger reinforces the sense that the launch could alter the balance of power.

Before departing for the launch site, Lhadatt befriends Manna and bids farewell to Riquinni. These personal connections foreground the stakes of the mission beyond political theater. The goodbyes mark a turning point toward the final ascent.

The launch site sits in a demilitarized zone as the Republic invades the Kingdom. Despite the invasion, Lhadatt refuses to abort the mission and convinces the ground crew to complete the launch. The decision to proceed shocks both sides into inaction and sets the stage for the ascent.

In orbit, Lhadatt broadcasts a prayer for humanity's forgiveness. A montage of his life and of human history unfolds on the screen as the capsule observes the Earth from space. The imagery ties personal redemption to a broader historical arc.

Back on the planet's surface, Riquinni witnesses the first snowfall and looks up toward the sky. The quiet moment contrasts with the dramatic space mission and its ambiguous outcome. The ending leaves a contemplative note about faith, progress, and humanity.