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After a thorough investigation, there is suspicion that yesterday's terrorist bombing of the ZAFT facility
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at the Atlantic Federation building in San Diego was carried out by "Sacred Earth," an organization affiliated with Blue Cosmos.
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PLANT officials have announced that they will strongly protest
the Atlantic Federation while resolving the situation...
"You are free to eat from any tree in the garden;
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but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil,
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for when you eat of it you will surely die."
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had created.
He said to the woman,
"You will not surely die.
For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened,
and you will be like God,
knowing good and evil."
And that is how the progenitors of all mankind ate the fruit.
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Cosmic Era, 72.
A war between Earth and PLANT that lasted for a year and a half,
finally came to an end with the battle at Jachin Due.
And shortly after, both parties came to an agreement on a treaty
at that tragic place where Junius Seven once existed.
With the mutual understanding for effort and peace,
the world had started to move towards regaining stability once more.
The Shattered World
ORL-010, you are localized and online.
L4 PLANT
Armory One
.
This is ORL-010, Navigation COM link confirmed.
010, your entry vector is satisfactory.
Continue decelerating.
Attendants at Deck 3, stand by on Acceptance Status B.
The Military Band's final rehearsal will be held at Heliport 3 at 1400 hours.
Gatou Squad and the 2nd Maintenance Team, report to Hangar 6.
Teams working on BB01, transition to Phase One of the two phase inspection.
Boan Team, 7th Division, stand by at the space port
and aid the 2nd Division.
Hello there, Princess.
I'm sincerely sorry for having you come all this way.
Not at all.
I should be the one thanking you for making time for me in your busy schedule, Chairman.
So, how are things in your country?
Ever since you became the representative, many problems have been resolved, Princess.
And as your sworn friend, I am happy for you.
And a bit envious.
There are many things I have yet to learn.
Well then.
During this state of affairs, what brings the representative here in such a rush.
And more importantly, about an urgent matter? What's this all about?
According to our ambassador,
you wish to discuss a complicated matter. Is that right?
It doesn't seem that complicated to me.
But since we haven't received a clear response from your country on this matter in question yet,
does this mean that it's a complicated problem after all?
Our country has repeatedly asked your country
to immediately cease the use of our technology and human resources
that were released at the end of the last war for your military use.
But why is it,
that we have yet to receive a response?
Princess, you are a courageous person who fought in a mobile suit in the last war.
Might I add, you didn't give in to the pressure till the very end.
You're the patriot of ORB who saw your country's ideals through,
as well as Uzumi-sama's successor.
Then you should be well aware of what we should be doing in this current state of world affairs.
We will defend our own country's ideals.
That is all.
Never invade another country.
Never allow other countries to invade.
Never intervene in another country's conflict?
That's right.
And naturally, we feel the same about it as well.
It would be best if things went like that.
However, that isn't likely to happen without power.
Even you, Princess... No, you should know that better than anyone, Princess.
And that is why ORB also keeps their military ready, isn't that right?
However! A power that is too strong will only create more conflict.
Auel, above you!
That is wrong, Princess.
Power is necessary only because conflicts still exist.
Sting.
All right, let's go!
How is it?
Okay.
Exactly like we were informed.
I'm ready.
What's going on?
Cagalli!
Chairman!
What?
Chaos... Gaia... Abyss...
Launch immediately!
They're the new models from Hangar 6!
Someone has hijacked them!
Launch the mobile suits!
We need to take them back!
What?
New models?
That's...!
Gundam...!
Take the princess to the shelter.
Hurry up with the counter-measures.
Contact the Minerva for assistance as well.
Yes, sir!
Cagalli.
Arthur, where's Shinn?
Athrun...!
This way!
Impulse, stand by for launch.
Pilot, please head to the Core Splendor.
Selecting sword module.
Opening Silhouette Hanger 2.
Silhouette Flyer, stand by for launch.
Platforms have been set.
Central catapult, online.
Closing off the airtight shutter.
Commencing pressurized sequence in the launch area.
All emergency crew members, please stand by.
Central catapult, lifting to launch position.
Core Splendor, all systems online.
Commencing launch sequence.
Opening the hatch.
Engagement of launch systems, confirmed.
Hydraulic pressure of catapult, normal.
Course, all clear.
Core Splendor, ready for launch.
Catapult engaged.
Chest Flyer, ready for launch.
Silhouette Flyer, ready for launch as well.
Leg Flyer, ready for launch.
Get in.
Huh?
Hey you.
I can't let you die here.
Who are you?
What?
This guy...!
Stellar!
Another unit...
What the hell?
Why are you doing this...?
You guys want to start another war, don't you?!
What's this?!
Is that a new model too? A Gundam?
What's the meaning of this?
We weren't informed of this...
Auel!
This guy...!
Shinn, your orders are to capture it!
You understand that, don't you? That's our force's.
If this is a hijacking, there should be a mother ship nearby.
I'm aware of that!
Any information on it yet?
Send our forces here.
But I'm not sure if I can do that.
This is our top priority.
Why did it fall in the hands of the enemy so easily!
Chairman.
What's the current situation? What's going on?
All right. Let's begin.
Quietly, understood?
Gottfried, fire!
What's this?
What's this...?
An attack from space.
Could it be from the port?
Stellar!
Athrun.
Hang on tight.
He's mine!
What?!
Cagalli!
Damn it. Take this!
Here's another one!
Damn you guys... Taking us lightly!
Like I'll let you get away!
Minerva, launch Force Silhouette!
And I was reliving a scene from a bad premonition.
Block B is done for as well!
Any available squads, head to the Minerva's dock at once!
Yeah, and take the wounded with you.
The Minerva?
Silhouette Flyer, ready for launch.
Damn it!
Shinn!
This unit...!
It can change its equipment?!
Damn it...!
Shinn!
Who are they?
Let me see that.
You two, don't move!
We must not lose Impulse as well.
Minerva will now launch.
Minerva, commencing launch sequence.
This ship will now enter battle status.
System control to all crew members.
At this present time, LHM-BB01, the Minerva's identification code has come into effect.
A-55 M-6 alert has been announced.
2nd and 5th GINN Squad, commence destruction of the unexpected ship's--
Damn it. Where are they?
Shinn, fall back for now.
It's useless going out recklessly.
I see.
This may have been my mistake after all.
Well, I'll be taking that unit as well then!
Damn it, where is he attacking from?
Rey!
What are you doing?
You're just a stationary target if you're distracted.
This enemy is different from the others.
What's this feeling...?
The launch gate compartment has been depressurized.
Ready to launch at anytime.
Start the engines.
The Minerva, launching.
A ship?!
The Minerva.
Return signals? What for?
We will take down Bogey One.
Shield the bridge.
Course: Indigo, Delta.
Increase thrust to 20%.
Load Launcher 8, compartments 1 through 4 with Neidhardts.
Activate Tristan 1 and 2, and Isolde.
Target: Bogey One.
Fire!
Evade!
The Exass has returned!
Let's make an immediate retreat! Lee!
Bogey One has discarded a portion of its hull.
Steer to starboard, 10`! Engines to maximum thrust!
Will a power that is too strong only create more conflict?
What was that?
Is power only necessary because conflicts still exist?
Nobody was yet aware of the opposition in those two beliefs.
And it seems that conflict was a prediction of this current world.
Solar wind velocity is constant.
Approximately 30 seconds until it reaches Flare Level S-3
Transfer of the discharged particles confirmed.
Flare motor, activated.
Junius Seven has begun moving.
Junius Seven's acceleration has increased by 2%.
It's still on Collision Course 005 with Earth.
What's the meaning of this?
It's an incredible amount of mass...
There's no way it could've changed course on its own.
Have you contacted the Chairman on the Minerva?
What is it?
Captain, there is a transmission from the Supreme Council to Chairman Dullindal on channel 1.
What's the meaning of this?! Junius Seven is moving?!
How can it be?!
We do not know the cause.
However, it's moving at a considerable speed.
And it's on a most dangerous course.
I apologize for the inconvenience this accident has caused you, Princess.
However, I have ordered the Minerva
to head towards Junius Seven once its repairs are finished.
I want you to acknowledge this situation, Princess.
This surely is an unprecedented crisis. A scenario for Earth's downfall.
I wonder who wrote this uninteresting thing.
Starting a war is one thing, but this is just a nuisance.
And that is why I have asked all of you to gather today.
To make this totally uninteresting thing,
interesting to us.
Is it true that it's on a collision course with Earth?
Yes. Bert-san said so.
But what are we supposed to do about that?
Is there anything we can do?
Our only choice is to shatter it.
Shatter it?
That thing?
It's impossible to change its course.
If we want to avoid collision, our only choice is to shatter it.
But that thing is absurdly huge.
Although it's reported to have been split in half, its widest section spans at least eight kilometers.
And how are we going to shatter that?
However, if it does collide, Earth will be destroyed.
If that happens, nothing will survive there.
The end of life as we know it?
Most likely.
No way...!
Well, if that's the case, I suppose it can't be helped.
It's fate, right?
But it might be easier on us
since all the trouble will go away with this.
For us, people of PLANT.
Cagalli...
How dare you say such a thing!
"It can't be helped"?!
"It might be easier on us"?!
Do you understand the current situation?! What'll happen to Earth...?!
And how many people will die from this?!
Did you say that fully aware of the current situation?!
I'm sorry.
Is that how the people of ZAFT think?
After going through that war...
And after experiencing that sorrow...
You haven't changed at all?
That's enough, Cagalli.
Glossing over things is surely Athha's specialty.
Yolant didn't really mean what he said.
You couldn't even figure that out?
What did you just say?!
Cagalli!
Shinn, be cautious of the words you use.
Oh, that's right. I forgot she's a famous person.
You're ORB's Representative, huh?
Hey you--
That's enough, Cagalli!
And you are?
Shinn Asuka.
Impulse's pilot.
You're wearing a red uniform, but you can't even name yourself?
He's also an immigrant from ORB.
He's from ORB...?
Yeah, that's right.
My whole family was killed at Onogoro by your father.
We believed in our country. We believed in you.
And at the very end, we were betrayed!
Did you guys really think about who were going to be the victims
of this so-called ORB idealism?!
I wish that somebody, who doesn't have the slightest clue, would stop talking like that.
Hey, Shinn!
There's no point in thinking about it, Cagalli.
You were well aware that there are people like him, right?
But he spoke so lowly of Father...!
Even Father agonized over that decision...
And he...!
But that can't be helped.
That's why even if you asked him to "please understand,"
he wouldn't be able to understand it right now.
That's something inevitable.
Oh, how's the princess doing?
She lost her father and friends as well... in the last war.
It's not that she doesn't understand anything.
1200 until arrival on Junius Seven.
Displaying visual.
What's the matter, Alex-kun?
Where's the princess?
I'm fully aware that this is unreasonable,
but please lend me a mobile suit.
I wasn't too sure what you were going to ask.
But that is certainly an unreasonable request.
There's no way we can give you, a civilian from another country, permission.
However, I cannot simply stand by and watch as this happens.
If there's an available unit, then please let me...
A name is something that identifies their existence.
However, what if that was fabricated?
Does that make their existence itself fabricated as well?
Alex Dino.
No. Athrun Zala-kun.
What?!
C-Chairman...
Athrun Zala...
You don't mind, do you, Captain?
I permit it.
I'll use my authority as the Chairman.
Chairman...!
This isn't a battle.
It'll be better for us if we can send out as many units as possible.
You're well aware of his piloting ability, aren't you?
Three minutes until mobile suit deployment.
All pilots, stand by inside your respective units.
Repeat. Three minutes until mobile suit deployment. All pilots, stand by inside your respective units.
When aiding a demolition mission, what are we supposed to do?
He's going out as well.
They said they wanted as many units out as possible for support.
Oh, really?
Well, he can pilot a mobile suit after all.
What? He's going out too?
Meyrin said that he was a former ZAFT soldier...
Athrun Zala.
What?!
What the hell?!
What's this all about?!
GINNs?
What's the meaning of this?
Who do they belong to?
They're unknowns.
No response to the IFF.
What did you say?
Heat signatures indicate a battle on Junius Seven.
Mobile suits confirmed.
In addition, Bogey One confirmed.
At Green 25, Delta.
That's here too?
What's going on?
We don't know.
However, our order to aid Jule Squad remains unchanged.
All units, please launch in your respective order.
Has it been a while since you've engaged in combat?
No need to worry, Athrun Zala.
We will cover you.
Don't take me lightly.
Shinn Asuka, Core Splendor, going out!
Rey Za Burrel, ZAKU, launching!
Lunamaria Hawke, ZAKU, heading out!
Course, all clear.
Ready for launch.
Athrun Zala, heading out!
The enemy is using GINNs?
Yes, sir.
But why are they doing this?
Are they the ones who shifted Junius Seven's course?
What?
What kind of idiots would do such a thing?
Princess.
T-Thanks.
But more importantly, what was that talk about?
Just like you heard,
this is a situation far worse than we expected.
I do not know their intent, but that doesn't matter right now.
Please contact Bogey One,
and inform them that we're currently carrying out a demolition mission to prevent Junius Seven from colliding with the Earth.
Yes, sir.
Who the hell are these guys
to be able to pilot GINNs this well?
Operation Team, resume demolition mission,
or else we won't make it in time.
You've got to be kidding me! Making a big ruckus over here!
Are you guys the ones responsible for moving this thing?!
Damn it. It's them.
It's those three units.
I'll get them this time.
Our objective isn't to engage them.
I understand that.
But they approached us.
If we don't take them down, we won't be able to carry out our mission.
Not so fast.
Damn it...!
This isn't the time for this!
Who the hell is he?
He's good...!
As you have already heard,
Junius Seven has strayed from its orbit and is currently approaching Earth.
Our ORB administration is also cooperating with other countries to formulate a counter-measure.
However, with the scarce amount of time that's available to us,
I'm truly sorry to say this, but we haven't been able to formulate an effective counter-measure yet.
Damn it!
I won't let you do that now!
Great! We did it!
But we're not done yet.
We need to break it into smaller pieces.
Athrun...?
What the hell are you doing here?!
That doesn't matter right now.
Right now, we need to focus on the mission.
All right.
I'm aware of that.
You haven't changed at all, Yzak.
You too.
Sheesh.
Those guys...!
Yzak!
Shut up!
I'm the commanding officer now!
Don't order me around!
Civilian!
Auel!
They're impressive.
Is this the strength of the pilots who survived Jachin Due?
They finally believed us.
That may be a possibility. Or it may be for a different reason.
A different reason?
It's the altitude.
If they continue their descent with Junius Seven at this rate,
their ship may not be able to escape from Earth's gravitational force.
I'm sorry to be requesting this in our current situation,
but will you and the princess transfer onto the Voltaire?
The Minerva will descend down to the atmosphere
and shatter the targets with the ship's main cannon.
What?!
C-Captain,
that's...
I'm not sure how effective it will be,
but I want to try and do as much as I can.
Talia, however...
I happen to be a woman with very strong luck.
Please leave it to me.
All right.
Please excuse me, Captain.
And thank you.
Not at all.
Well then. Chairman, please hurry as well.
Shall we go, Representative?
Please inform the Voltaire that Chairman Dullindal is transferring onto there.
And fire the return signals for the mobile suits.
I'm sure you're concerned about him,
but the Minerva will take responsibility.
You haven't heard from him?
Alex-kun has requested that he wanted to contribute in the demolition mission.
Hence, he's currently over there.
Athrun...
To all hands,
this ship will continue descent into the atmosphere after retrieving all mobile suits
and commence destruction of the fragments with the ship's main cannon.
All crew members, use the manual as a reference.
I'm counting on a quick response on your behalf.
And what are you doing?
We were ordered to return to ship.
We received a transmission as well.
Yeah. I'm aware of that.
Return to the ship without me.
You'll be blown away together with this thing!
Are you okay with that?
Even if it's the Minerva's main cannon, attacking the surface does not ensure success.
I need to at least get this going.
I won't let you shatter it any further!
Those guys were still alive...!
My daughter's home town!
The world won't change unless we drop this!
Daughter?
What is he talking about?
How can you forget the grief of the ones who passed away here
and laugh in this fabricated world with those who destroyed it?!
We were all fooled by the weak Clyne's successor, and ZAFT has changed since then!
Why haven't you realized it?!
To us Coordinators, the path Patrick Zala took is the one and only righteous path!
Shinn!
Entering descent sequence, Phase Two.
Let our hatred reach those Naturals, once and for all!
Aim the Tannhäuser
at the target to our starboard.
Fire!
We have entered Phase Three.
We'll be fine.
Whoa, that's really amazing.
Damn it.
Am I going to die...?
Is everyone going to die...?
Expand the wings.
Expanding the wings.
Adjusting to atmosphere entry hydraulic pressure.
Impulse and ZAKU have landed.
Rome, Shanghai, Gobi Desert, Quebec,
Philadelphia, and it even reached the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean.
Who knows how many people died because of this.
What a despicable incident.
This is where it starts... the real troubles.
Steer to starboard, 2`.
ORB Onogoro Island
Decrease thrust by another 20%.
Steered to starboard, 2`.
Decreasing thrust by another 20%.
Although there was only one incident,
there were many ways to perceive it.
What mattered was the ends, not the means.
That will eventually be the start of something else.
A healthy sprout won't grow from a bad seed.
Onogoro Island - ORB Forces Naval Headquarters
However, the majority of people don't believe that it applies to them.
What did you just say?!
Sign a new alliance treaty with the Atlantic Federation?!
Are you out of your mind?
At a time like this!
It's because it's at a time like this, Representative.
I believe it should've reached you by now.
Phantom Pain has sent us something that's rather interesting.
These are...
Flare motors?
The ultimate trump card that I never expected to come across.
There's not a single human being who'll be able to forgive this.
These are...!
What are these doing here?
It's information released by the Atlantic Federation.
However, PLANT has already admitted that these aren't fabrications.
Death to every one of them, once and for all.
For a pure, blue world.
Athrun?
Everybody's already aware of who was responsible for that fall, right?
Yeah.
One of them said,
"How can you forget the grief of the ones who passed away here
and laugh in this fabricated world with those who destroyed it?!"
Did you fight them?
They were there when we were out on the mission to demolish Junius Seven.
Remember back then...? Here at ORB, I asked you something.
Yeah.
"Who are we really supposed to fight, and how?"
Yeah.
And then, you responded with,
"We'll search for the answer together."
Yeah.
But, we still haven't found it.
I'm going to go to PLANT.
I can't just sit here doing nothing.
I see.
You think so?
Yeah, I do.
Huh?
What's the matter, Shinn?
About what?
I thought you were out with Yolant and the others.
I'm glad we were able to dock here.
ORB is--
ORB is a country that I hate!
Huh?
There's nothing good about this place.
What?
I'm sorry for leaving at a time like this.
No, not at all.
I understand that there's nothing going on between you and Jona Roma, but...
Huh?
It isn't fun to watch after all, so...
What?!
H-Hey...
Well, umm...
Couldn't you think of any better way of giving me a ring?
Well, I'm sorry about that.
Be careful.
Don't forget to give me a call.
Cagalli, do your best.
Father!
Dear.
It'll be fine. Their target should be the military facilities.
Let's hurry, Shinn.
Mayu, keep going.
My phone...!
Forget about that!
No!
Help the wounded!
Are you all right?
Hayato, where are you?!
This way. Now hurry.
Father...? Mother...?
Where's Mayu?
Mayu...!
Hey...!
Hey...
Hi! It's Mayu!
But I'm sorry.
I'm unable to answer the phone right now.
I'll call you back later, so please leave your name after the beep.
Is that a stone memorial...?
Yeah.
It looks like one.
I'm not too sure though.
This is my first time too...
Coming here...
The flowers finally bloomed, but they'll die because of salt water from the ocean.
Maybe it means that you just can't cover this place up.
No matter how beautifully the flowers bloom, people will destroy it again.
Hey you...
I'm sorry for saying something strange.
No way! This is ridiculous!
In the current situation, to start a war is reckless!
But this is reality.
Just a moment ago, the Atlantic Federation, Eurasia, and other allied nations
released a joint declaration pronouncing PLANT as a nation hostile to humanity,
and that they will use force to eliminate them if demands are not met.
The 44th Combat Division has completed launching all units on standby.
Foxtrot November has been announced.
As of now, the operation will transition to Phase Six.
Condition Yellow has been announced.
Ship security status B1.
As of now, we will prohibit anyone from outside boarding.
All security personnel, please go to your respective stations.
Engaging in combat?
No way...!
The 1st Combat Force, entering the battle zone shortly.
All forces, all weapons free.
Sierra Antares One, stand by for launch.
Engagement of launch system, confirmed.
So in the end, it turns out like this after all...
This is Sierra Antares One of Jule Squad, Yzak Jule, heading out!
Dearka Elthman, ZAKU, launching!
Where's the commander of the defense forces?
What about the deployment of the final defense line?
All colonies have finished closing every port.
What about issuing the alarm?
Have the Military Police stand by to prevent panic.
Even if we succeed in escaping, we have nowhere to go.
We need to protect PLANT at all cost!
Incoming transmission from a patrol unit at the polar orbit.
"Detached enemy forces confirmed to be equipped with Mark 5, nuclear missiles."
Nukes?!
Chairman!
Nuclear attack forces?!
Incoming from the polar orbit?!
Then these guys are...
...all decoys?!
Distance until we're in firing range: 90.
All systems, status normal.
Quantum Fresnel, dispatchment coordinates are online at Terminal 1 to 5.
Time until operational, seven seconds.
Tracking targets on the grid.
Here you go!
This time for sure. For the sake of a pure, blue world!
Stampeder, fire!
Firing!
The 1st Combat Force has been annihilated.
What?!
Something is approaching from the Nazca class ship...!
That's...
Light from a nuclear explosion.
It can't be...
However, though I somewhat foresaw this, I am still shocked.
They forcefully engaged in a battle like this,
and on top of that, they abruptly fired nukes at us.
This isn't even remotely a sane battle anymore.
Yes.
Although the EAF have withdrawn their forces,
Moon Surface - EAF Arzachel Base
I don't expect them to end it there.
On the contrary, we're in panic.
Although we were able to prevent it,
it doesn't change the fact that they fired nukes at us.
They didn't sound the alarm at all!
What's the meaning of this?!
For it to turn out like this...
What was the Council doing?!
If a single one hit us, think about the outcome!
So, what action is PLANT taking after this attack and receiving a declaration of war.
I don't want another war!
Those horrible times...!
It can't be helped!
If we don't do anything about it, they'll fire at us again!
We have no choice but to fight them!
If we decide to retaliate, this world will, once more, turn into a chaotic battlefield.
I understand that.
Naturally, I do not want to take that course of action.
However, there is no way we can cover this situation up.
And once the citizens know about it, they'll cry in outrage.
That they can't forgive them.
How am I going to prevent that?
Retaliate!
It's in order to protect ourselves!
I will fight!
We won't solve anything waiting around!
We can't negotiate out of this anymore!
But... But still...
Please, Chairman!
We can't just fight each other like this, filled with hate and anger!
If we fight like this, the world will become nothing but a battlefield, where nothing can be gained from it!
Please avoid that at all cost...!
Alex-kun...
I'm... I'm Athrun Zala!
I'm the son of the one who expanded the war to a point where it was irreversible
and spread his foolish figure throughout the world two years ago.
I'm that Patrick's son.
I believed that my father's words were right, fought on the battlefield,
took the lives of our enemies, and fought against my own friend.
And when I realized it was all a mistake, I wasn't able to stop a single thing.
I have lost everything because of it.
But my father's words have caused this again...!
Athrun...
We can't repeat that ever again!
Athrun!
I have heard about the culprits at Junius Seven from Shinn.
You must've went through a lot of pain again.
No, not at all.
I'm glad I found out about it.
Or else I would've gone through it without knowing a thing...
No, that's not true, Athrun.
There's no reason at all for you to feel uneasy about them.
Although it can't be helped how you negatively perceive your father, Chairman Zala.
However, even Chairman Zala wasn't like that in the beginning, am I correct?
No, he wasn't...
There are many people who have ambitions, but, in the end, take the wrong path.
And also, it doesn't necessarily mean others will interpret the words exactly as they were meant.
Those who interpret do so in their own way as well.
Chairman...
The culprits at Junius Seven used Chairman Zala's words to justify their feelings for not having a place to return.
That they're not wrong...
Because in their minds, Chairman Zala would've said the same.
That's why you cannot be addled by their actions either.
They are them.
Chairman Zala is Chairman Zala.
And you are you.
Regardless of whose son you are, you cannot let it hold you back.
You are not responsible for any of this.
Chairman...
The one who came here eager to stop this war from happening again is you.
Well, that's enough.
Don't try to carry the whole burden by yourself.
Everyone,
I am Lacus Clyne.
Please suppress your emotions,
Lacus Clyne?!
and listen to what I have to say.
It's Lacus-sama...
What's this all about...?
The recent Junius Seven incident and the EAF's declaration of war which resulted from that.
This attack was a very mournful event.
They have, without warning, fired nukes at us once again.
I am surprised and enraged like many of you.
However, everyone, please suppress your emotions.
Feel free to laugh at me.
You understand why I have done this, don't you?
If Lacus Clyne says so...
Yeah.
Yeah, that's right.
She's right.
I heard her words in the last war at Jachin.
You may think that this is foolish.
However, I need her strength.
Just as much as I need your strength.
Mine?
Will you come with me for a second?
This is...!
If I said I wanted to entrust you with this, what would you do?
What do you mean by that?
Are you asking me to return to ZAFT?
Well, that's not what I'm asking.
It's exactly like I just said.
I want to entrust this to you.
Well, technically, it may be like that.
My feelings about this incident were expressed by Lacus Clyne earlier.
However, it isn't easy to express your feelings to the various people and organizations enraged by this incident.
If possible, I want to avoid war.
However, I cannot just sit idly aside and wait to be annihilated without ever pulling the trigger.
For those times, I want you to remain in a position of power.
Chairman...
This is sudden.
I'm not asking you to make up your mind right away.
However, the things you can do...
The things you desire...
You, yourself, know best.
Athrun!
Welcome back.
I've been waiting for you.
You're... Umm...
It's Meer.
Meer Campbell.
But when there's people around, call me Lacus.
Hey, you haven't eaten dinner yet, right?
You haven't, right?
Well, let's eat together.
What...?
Well, umm...
Athrun, you're Lacus' fiancé, right?
Well about that...
Well... Athrun, do you like meat? Or do you prefer fish?
Oh, yeah!
Did you see me deliver my speech today?
How was it?
Did it look like her?
It wasn't good at all, huh...
No, not at all. That's not true.
What?
Really?
Yeah... You looked just like her.
That I couldn't tell you apart from the real one.
Oh my. I'm really happy!
I'm really glad you said that, Athrun.
I've always been a fan of Lacus-san.
I loved her songs and I sang it often.
Since then, I've been told that my voice resembles hers.
And one day, suddenly, I was called in by the chairman.
And that's why you're doing this?
Yes.
He said that he needed me.
For PLANT's sake.
Not you, right?
He needed Lacus.
That's true, but right now...
No. Not only now.
Lacus-san is always needed by everyone.
She is strong, beautiful, and gentle.
Although I'm not needed by anybody as Meer...
That's why, even if it's only for now, it's fine.
I'm really happy just to be able to help the chairman and everyone else by replacing the absent Lacus-san.
I'm really happy to be able to meet you, Athrun.
You know a lot about Lacus-san, right?
Then please tell me all about her.
Like how she is casually.
The things she likes.
And umm...
The things she dislikes.
And the things she's talented in.
However, the things you can do...
The things you desire...
You, yourself, know best.
Well then, with the approval of all the council members,
the PLANT Supreme Council will pass this matter submitted by the National Defense Committee.
Informing the 12th Combat Division.
Change the rendezvous point to Vitaltant Niner.
The 2nd Maneuver Assassination Force, requesting to house all units.
However, please keep in mind that this is just an aggressive method of self defense.
I hope deep down that by taking up arms, we will end all the conflicts in this world.
I-It can't be...
They say it's an aggressive method of self defense, but war is a living thing.
We cannot foresee how things will turn out.
We will form an alliance with the Atlantic Federation.
What?!
I guess time's up.
Minerva, can you hear me?
You have no more time left.
ZAFT will commence their descent operation shortly.
It's a secure line, but he's been doing this for a while now.
If that happens, ORB won't stay quiet.
Pieces that are surrounded by black pieces will flip and turn into black pieces.
Escape while you still can.
Minerva, can you hear me?
We are launching as scheduled.
All crew members, please complete final checks immediately.
Artillery B Team, please head to Armory Room 3.
Condition yellow has been announced.
All pilots, please assemble at the briefing room.
When's the ZAFT's descent operation?
I don't know either.
What did you come here for?!
You're forming an alliance with the Atlantic Federation, the ones that attacked ORB, aren't you?!
How selfish and irresponsible can you guys get?!
No, about this...
If you're going to become our enemy, I'll make sure I destroy this country once and for all...!
FCS contacted.
Power bus online.
Opening the gate.
Advance slowly.
Minerva, now launching.
Advance slowly.
Minerva, launching.
It can't be helped, Cagalli.
Politics isn't about ideals. It's about reality.
You did your best.
You were suddenly chosen as representative.
And all the citizens love you.
Jona...
So please make it easier on yourself.
I'm here for you.
As a husband to support you.
Yes.
I want to make an appointment with Chairman Dullindal.
Multiple heat signatures confirmed ahead at 20.
What?
It's a fleet.
The EAF fleet.
Furthermore, the ORB fleet is behind us, at the ORB territorial boundary.
They're currently being deployed.
Captain Talia Gladys, to all crew members of the Minerva.
Currently, we are surrounded by an EAF fleet consisting of four aircraft carriers.
Hurry the final checks!
And at our rear, in ORB waters, the ORB fleet is currently deployed.
Four aircraft carriers?!
ORB at our rear?!
It is believed that the EAF has acquired our departure information and ambushed us.
ORB has closed the door to our rear.
Our only means of escape is to make our way through the EAF fleet that lies in front of us.
The battle that is about to take place
will be the most intense battle yet.
However, we must make our way through this.
I expect each and every crew member to uphold the pride of the Minerva by putting forth their best effort.
Damn it!
Hydraulic pressure of catapult, normal.
Course, all clear.
Core Splendor, ready for launch.
Shinn Asuka, Core Splendor, going out!
Isolde and Launcher 1, compartments 1 through 4 loaded with Parsifals.
Fire!
Mobile suits approaching from 3 o'clock.
There are three of them.
Evasive actions! Steer to port, 10`.
Like I'll...
...be defeated like this!
Zulu 01, lifting up.
All personnel at B80, after completing guidance, stand by in the bunkers.
Course, all clear.
Ready for launch.
Unidentified object approaching.
Displaying visual.
What is that?
It's a mobile armor.
That big?!
If that gets a hold of us, it's over.
Arthur, activate the Tannhäuser!
We'll take out that unit along with the fleet on our port side.
What?!
Do you want us to sink?
Yes, ma'am!
Not at all.
Activating the Tannhäuser.
Magnetic field line control, normal.
Target: enemy mobile armor.
Enemy ship, positron cannon firing sequence confirmed.
Prepare deployment of positron deflector.
Entering reflection sequence towards enemy ship.
Fire!
Tannhäuser...
No way...
It's been deflected...?
Steer to port, 20`.
Engines to maximum thrust!
Aim the Tristan at enemy ships on the port side.
But Captain!
What are we going to do about that thing?
Why don't you think about it as well?!
Marik, I'll leave the evasive maneuvers to you.
Yes, ma'am.
What the hell is this thing?!
Deploy claws!
But that unit is amazing.
I didn't expect it to deflect a shot from a positron cannon...
What are you doing?
Oh, it's Cagalli.
Jona.
What's the meaning of this?
The Minerva's engaged in combat?!
With the EAF?!
Yes, that's right.
Outside of ORB waters.
Tristan, fire!
What's with this unit's fire power and strength?!
Impulse's power has reached a dangerous level!
Four mobile suits approaching from 7 o'clock!
Rey!
The Minerva is approaching our territorial boundary.
At this rate, it will enter our territory in a few minutes.
Fire a warning shot.
You cannot allow them to enter our territorial waters.
And if they continue to stay on course, I permit our forces to attack.
You're not going to allow the Minerva to enter our territorial waters?!
In their current state, they have no means of escape!
But that's ORB's rule, isn't it?
Although it's not official, we have already decided to sign a treaty of alliance with the Atlantic Federation.
If that's the case, even you should know the correct course of actions.
But...!
This country isn't your toy!
Stop making decisions based on your feelings!
Take sides with the forces that previously burned down our country
and attack the ship that eagerly tried to save the Earth, huh?
I think this is what you call ingratitude.
Although that may be a word that doesn't exist in the world of politics.
Fire the warning shot.
Aim the cannons in front of the Minerva.
Avoid hitting them at all cost.
Y-Yes, sir!
Commander, but that goes against our orders.
Like I care.
I'm not a politician.
Is ORB serious...?
Crap...!
Shinn!
Like I'll...
Like I'll go down like this...!
Minerva, Meyrin!
Emit deuterion beam!
Also prepare to launch the Leg Flyer and the Sword Silhouette!
Shinn...
Hurry!
You can do it, right?
Y-Yes.
Follow his orders.
Emitting the deuterion beam!
Fire!
Lacus!
Stay away from the windows.
Make your way to the shelter, hurry.
All right.
I'm scared...
We'll be fine.
Now, let's go.
Murrue-san!
Hurry!
Let's go.
Now hurry.
Please stop! Please stop!
Lacus!
Are you guys all right?
Yes.
They're coordinators.
Yeah. And they're not amateurs.
Those guys have received proper combat training.
Kira, Commander Waldfeld, and Murrue-san...
They were after me, weren't they?
It's more like they're still after you.
Damn it.
Lacus, you have the key, don't you?
I'm going to open the door.
It can't be helped.
Or do you believe we should quietly lie down and die?
No... well...
Lacus?
Kira...
Please let me see it.
I'll open it then.
No... but this is...
It's fine.
I'm fine with it, Lacus.
Kira...
It'll be more painful for me to not be able to protect you guys.
Kira...
So, please let me see the key.
Kira...
3...
2...
1...
All right, let's move in.
Interior damage is more than expected.
Organt and Kraminic will...
Huh? What is that?
It can't be! Freedom!
What?!
No way...!
Here, this is for you.
This is FAITH's...
I don't desire to put you under normal command, and it would trouble you, wouldn't it?
This is just a measure taken for your convenience.
A force that pledges their loyalty, FAITH.
All you have to do is pledge your loyalty to your own beliefs and your own will.
Chairman...
You're a person who follows in what you believe.
Never escaping from the present,
you fight whenever it's needed, right?
That's what I'd like to believe of myself, but...
You can do it for sure.
So please use your strength whenever it's needed.
This may sound large-hearted, but don't do this for just ZAFT and PLANT,
do it for a world where everybody can live in peace.
Yes, sir.
Something was about to sprout.
I wasn't sure yet whether if it was something good or bad.
However, if we're all at a moment in time where we can't stay,
our only choice is to advance.
Probably because that's what it means to live.
Athrun Zala, Saviour, now launching!