The Jupitris Infiltration
You're late.
What's this about enemy vessels gathering close to Side 2?
Lieutenant Quattro.
There are numerous rumors going around...
...since you returned from Earth alone, Lieutenant.
I'm aware of that.
Is it wise to let them spread?
I intended to talk to you two sooner or later.
The rumors are true.
Commodore Blex is no longer with us.
But there isn't time to mourn his passing.
There's an operation we must execute before heading to Side 2, isn't there?
- Guess that's the reality of war. - Yeah.
I agree.
All right. All right.
- Hurry and take off the knee armor as well! - Okay!
They take forever to do anything!
Is this the one you picked up by the enemy's ship?
Yeah, and they expect us to make it operational. They're crazy.
Hey, crane!
Move it slowly!
Will a model this old actually move?
It only has to look like a Gelgoog.
The insides are almost all recycled from the Nemos we kept for spare parts.
That's the only way we can get it to move.
But what use does it have other than a dummy guard?
It's not capable of battle, is it?
Huh? Didn't you hear?
- About what? - From Ensign Reccoa.
From Ensign Reccoa?
Ensign Reccoa is using the Gelgoog to sneak into the Jupitris.
By Jupitris, you mean the one from Jupiter?
Hey!
I told you, we don't need the rifle!
Miss Reccoa...!
Like she did at Jaburo.
- Kamille! - Kamille! How are you?!
Fa, have you seen Ensign Reccoa?
The Ensign was going to give the children who came...
...with Lieutenant Quattro a tour of the ship.
Thanks.
I hear Miss Reccoa's sneaking into the enemy's battleship.
Sneaking in?
She keeps doing things out of the ordinary.
- Is Miss Reccoa going alone? - Yeah!
Here, have some juice.
Thank you.
Miss Reccoa.
Is it true that you're sneaking onto the Jupitris?
Would you care for some?
Miss Reccoa!
Kamille.
This is a mission.
But even at Jaburo, you almost...!
It's too dangerous.
You're right.
You certainly saved me that time.
You volunteered, didn't you?
Why not take better care of yourself?!
I thought you were more grown up than that.
What do you mean by that, Miss Reccoa?
Never mind. Forget it.
I won't forget it!
Stop treating me like a child for a change!
Kamille.
What?!
You're acting like a child by always picking quarrels.
Miss Reccoa's already made her decision.
Can't you respect that?
Hey!
- Hey! - Stop!
- Even I want to be of some use. - I understand.
Kamille, I can't imagine you have the time to be worrying about others.
- Who is it? - It's Fa.
May I come in?
Please, come in.
You went to Jaburo, and now the Jupitris?
Yes.
But the last time, I wasn't any help.
Did they find out that you were an A.E.U.G. Crewmember?
Naturally.
The opponents are professionals. They're not easily tricked.
You're lucky to be alive.
But Jaburo was in the midst of moving.
They were too busy to pay attention to one spy.
And that's why I made it out alive.
Is that so.
You think I was a little hard on Kamille?
Not at all.
He tends to overlook the feelings of others.
He doesn't understand that you're seeking redemption...
...for your humiliation at Jaburo.
Thank you, Fa.
But let's not bring that up.
I'll leave the Methuss in your hands.
Miss Reccoa.
These types of missions suit me the best.
That's why I get selected.
- What do you think? - About what?
About Ensign Reccoa.
I think you're better off not thinking too much about it.
Why not?
She may have limited experience as a pilot, but she's really something.
That's not what I'm talking about!
I know that.
However, you look better with her, over there, Kamille.
Don't worry about it.
What are you jumping to conclusions about?!
Don't take on more than you can handle at your age.
What are you standing around here for?!
Wh-What are you doing?!
We can talk anyplace!
The Ensign has accepted this mission to save herself from suffering.
That's why...
...she could go off the deep end!
Losing your temper like that isn't helping anyone.
That's not true!
Try to understand!
I understand!
Trying to help Miss Reccoa now is just adding salt to her wound.
- I don't get it! - Stop it!
Fa.
Miss Reccoa is an adult.
But I can't understand why she acts so emotionally, like a little girl!
Kamille.
Whatever you say!
So I'm a little child! Satisfied?!
Do you understand the meaning of this upcoming operation?
I will take over Side 2 so that...
...I can obtain a place in the Earth Sphere where I can walk with you, Sarah.
Do you have a desire for land, Mr. Paptimus?
No matter how well I'm adapted to Jupiter's environment...
...even I am a human, born of a woman's womb.
So you're hoping for the revival of Earth.
That's right.
That's why I want a place for myself until that time comes.
And "that place" is the Colony?
I hope that you can help me, Sarah.
Yes.
I will return to the Jupitris.
I'll have Sarah standby on the Dogosse Gier.
Ensign Reccoa.
Kamille.
I'll back you up with the Zeta Gundam.
Please. But I will be sneaking in alone.
Right!
Ensign. Upon your escape from the Jupitris, head directly for Side 2 airspace.
At worst, you should be able to make contact with an A.E. U. G. Vessel.
Roger, Captain.
I pray for your success.
We're talking escape even before I sneak in?
Reccoa, taking off!
Kamille, let's do it!
Captain Bright, why did you send Kamille out?
Ensign Reccoa should've gone out alone!
From a strategic point of view...
...launching the Zeta for support may be unnecessary.
However, when thinking of Ensign Reccoa's safety...
...Captain Bright's measures are correct.
They aren't!
Don't think of it from a man's perspective!
This is the military! Gender is irrelevant!
She may be a soldier, but Ensign Reccoa is a woman first and foremost!
Such opinions only count after peace is achieved!
Excuse me!
Captain Henken!
Hm? Let's return to the Radish.
What Fa's saying is correct.
Girls will always be girls.
Here you are.
I'll have you sortie for Ensign Reccoa's backup as well.
Why's that?!
So you'll act more seriously!
Is that the reason?
You're very high-handed.
I'm the one giving out orders. Go!
Petty Officer Fa Yuiry!
Taking off in the Methuss!
There's no mistake about it.
It's a mobile suit.
It's headed for the Jupitris.
And ignoring our fleet?
Captain.
Shall I sortie?
We're unsure whether it's an enemy or ally.
It may be chasing after Mr. Paptimus.
What if something should happen to him?
You may launch.
The information is correct. This warship operates independently.
It's huge.
I'm amazed that she was riding around in such an old model.
- How much will you sell it for? - It doesn't seem to be a replica.
It's a pretty popular type among collectors.
How much do you think it cost me to restore it?
You're free to test-drive it...
...but you should've filled it up before flying it.
I did the calculations, but its mileage is much worse than I thought.
Hey!
I'm done checking it.
This mobile suit is nothing but a toy.
I'll need to frisk you.
I have no interest in men who abuse their authority.
You lose.
I've already done an auto check on the lady.
And, you're a Spacenoid from which Colony?
It's the captain.
So that's Paptimus Scirocco.
It's been thirty minutes.
I hope everything's okay with Miss Reccoa.
What?!
How did it find me?!
Great skills! But something's different.
That's the Zeta Gundam!
But that mobile armor isn't piloted by the man in question, is it?
If you're targeting Mr. Paptimus...!
This mobile suit has such power!
Mr. Paptimus!
That voice!
Sarah Zabiarov!
I won't lose!
They're also developing new mobile suit models.
What? From the asteroid belt to Earth?
Yes, the ones known as the Axis.
Do they plan to ally with the Titans?
Well, I can't be sure.
Fundamentally...
...the Titans are no different from Zeon. Which means...!
Hey! Normal suit! What are you doing?
Y-Yes? Um...!
I... I lost my way.
- You lost your way? - Y-Yes.
- Which division do you belong to? - There she is!
This woman is the castaway I reported to you!
What's she doing here?
The handgrip malfunctioned, so...!
You're lying!
It's true.
Or perhaps I held the handgrip incorrectly.
Why'd you...?!
Tell me your name. And your division.
Reccoa Londe. I'm from Side 2, Colony 85...
It's me.
What?!
Captain, line of fire seen 1 5 degrees portside.
An enemy attack?
It appears to be a battle between mobile suits.
Reccoa Londe.
I hope your journey is an enjoyable one.
If you can get back safely, that is.
That man. Does he know who I am?
Damn!
Without your weapon...!
I've still got my rifle!
I'll defeat you! For my master!
An enemy?!
Kamille.
Fa?! Why are you here?
I'll use the Grenade Launcher!
Fa! Take it easy!
It is the Messala. But I can't identify the enemy.
I know. It's the Zeta Gundam.
I can feel it... that pressure.
Captain.
Two against one. Given Sarah's abilities, that's too great a burden.
We'll send out the Palace Athene.
Yes, sir.
- Wait. - Sir?
Is that right?
You want to get through this battle alone, do you, Sarah?
The Jupitris will remain on standby, at level one battle station.
Yes, sir.
Sarah... You're so adorable.
Excuse me. Can you see the mobile suit battle from here?
Yeah!
Are you the one who came on board in that unusual mobile suit?
Oh! I saw a flash!
- You are hot, lady! - Thank you!
We don't have anyone like you on the Jupitris.
- How flattering. - I'm serious! I'm not just saying it.
Sorry, guess I'm too hot for you to handle.
Captain, the hatch on the third deck is opening.
What?!
I haven't given orders for anyone to take off!
Controller!
Answer, controller!
It's likely Reccoa Londe.
The lady wants to go home.
What are the guards doing?!
Let her go.
Don't let yourself be distracted by some trivial fly.
But, sir...!
That woman.
I could learn to like her.
Scirocco's ship.
It's too fast.
She avoided it!
I can't.
I'm too disturbed. If I could keep my cool...!
Another enemy?!
That mobile armor!
Ensign Reccoa! Are you all right?!
Fa! Why are you here?!
Ensign Reccoa!
Her power's decreased.
Impossible.
Not yet!
Direct hit?!
From behind!
Where are you looking?!
I still can't defeat it.
She's escaped.
Her timing's good.
Is she an enemy I can afford to let live?
I think I lost half the nozzle... but I'm okay.
Kamille, Fa, we're getting out of here. Can you keep up?
I'll bring the Methuss with me.
Miss Reccoa, please go ahead.
Roger.
Fa, thanks for coming. You saved me.
You also saved me.
Ride the Zeta. Watch out for enemies behind us.
Roger!
I did my best, but...
...that mobile suit...
...I felt strong thoughts, unlike those I feel from you, Mr. Paptimus.
Okay. It's all right.
You've accomplished more than I hoped for.
Mr. Paptimus.
Get some sleep, Sarah.
I'll need you to help me with my next plan.
Y-Yes.
I see.
Your observation skills are amazing, Ensign Reccoa.
Thank you.
- What's this? - Oh, that?
I was desperate in my escape...
...so I can't be sure about that.
Is that so?
Can I see that, please?
I-I can't remember.
Ensign Reccoa, get some rest.
I'm sorry about that.
Well, it's not the type of mission you're accustomed to.
Later.
"Why didn't I tell Bright about Paptimus Scirocco?"
Right now, Reccoa does not have an answer.
And this unanswered question will remain a sore spot in Reccoa's heart.
The Alexandria commences a gas attack on a Side 2 Colony.
Several million lives in the Colony are in danger.
Emma dashes toward the attached gas cylinder.
In the meantime, adults are engaged in dark struggles behind the scenes.
Next on Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, "Crisis at Side 2".
Crisis at Side 2
You will see the tears of time.