Milady Kihel and Queen Dianna took a ride together on an airship.
I was glad that I would finally be able to return to Vicinity with them.
However, I was rather saddened to see just how distressed Milady Kihel was infront of her father's grave.
The Destruction of Nocis
Milady Kihel...
Aunt Jessica told me that you'd be up here.
What are you doing here this early in the morning?
I simply remembered that this was a very beautiful place.
I too like the view here quite a bit.
Whenever I see the sunrise...
...I can sense that this planet is full of life.
Loran Cehack...
Do all of the people from the moon feel the same way about it?
I certainly hope they do.
You're right.
Umm...Miss Kihel...
Shall we head back?
What is it?
The sky, the wind, and the clouds...
I want everyone to be able to see and feel them as well.
Even if our forces are prepared, there's no need to rush.
The new Militia forces will become our trump card for turning the negotiations in our favor.
But... the attack on our forces just a few days ago...
...destroyed many of our precious mechanical dolls...
...and quite a few people died.
I should be able to turn that current situation to our advantage.
Could you please pass that 9mm socket wrench over to me?
The military isn't just a trump card, it's a filled with living beings.
If things continue like this, the soldiers will begin to complain.
I never said that they couldn't fight back...
...at the same time, I don't want our side to be the one that breaks the treaty.
What in the world are you expecting from these negotiations, Sir?
I'd like to take advantage of anything I reasonably can.
Advantage?
Those guys have highly advanced technology.
If they want to live here on earth...
...I'm going to make them pay a price for it.
And it'll be a rather high price as well.
l'll be heading out, Milady Kihel.
Wait a moment...your lunch!
Thanks alot, Ms. Jessica.
I'll see you later, Milady.
Keep yourself out of trouble.
Where is Loran going?
To the Mountain Cycle.
He's heading off to assist Mr. Sid's next excavation project.
I see.
Milady, would you please help me bring your mother some tea?
That'd be fine.
I'll ask some people to check out the parts.
Go get the next one.
Right.
So that guy is part of the Moonrace.
Seems like it.
Is that okay?
I don't really care. Sir Guin said not to mention him to the public.
So that's why we're keeping quiet about him?
Loran is doing a good job.
But I could probably do just as well as him.
In that case...
...Go and meet with the Militia's encampment by the Sereagawa river?
Why do I have to go?
Colonel Michael said he needs a pilot.
Apparently he just received a mechanical doll that came from the moon.
That should be Loran's job!
Joseph, are you still trying to make Loran out to be our enemy?
Since I know so much about machinery, I'll go.
Looks like they uncovered another one.
Keep a close eye on them day in and out.
But, I heard that Sergeant Corin is on the move again!
That bastard always likes to do whatever he wants without asking anyone.
Report it to me if you find him.
I love the sweat of a hard workout!
You seem to be getting used to the earth's environment.
Indeed I am...but we're running out of time.
We're out of time?
Who's in charge of the Military forces around here?
It should be Lieutenant Phil.
That guy's a nobody!
What in the world are you saying!? We're currently in a cease-fire!
That's why we have to seize this chance to kill them all!
No!
But I told you, the higher ups back home are preparing to send even more reinforcements. I'm a nobody compared to that force.
What are you talking about?
Her Majesty never gave out an order like that!
And since she's been so damn slow, our home government has been preparing a new more aggressive strategy.
Who would do that without permission!?
It was probably Agrippa Maintainer.
You can come down here and tell me about it.
Hey, the stuff i said is public knowledge!
Quit fooling around! He's the one representing the Moderate faction!
I don't care about that.
If l don't do anything before the reinforcements arrives...
...I'll end up being a nobody!
If this continues, the return operation will lag even further behind schedule.
It appears that Guin Sard is trying to postpone the negotiations.
He seems to want to keep us trapped here in Inglessa.
Aggressive as it may seem, we should make our move for the Sunbelt, even if we must do it by force.
You mean this Soleil should?
I mean all of our forces.
We can continue the negotiations after that.
How are we going to deal with our people still in Inglessa?
We've already taken control of the land.
We'll leave a guard force behind for them, and once the negotiations are over...
...we'll relocate them towards the Sunbelt.
I can see what you're saying, but are you serious about that?
What do you think, Queen Dianna?
If things continue like this, we're not going to make any progress.
You're saying this ship should proceed toward the Sunbelt?
Yes.
Are you sure about that?
We also must think of the safety of those who are here.
That's true Your Majesty...but...
Ambassador Miran...
Would you like to try negotiating with Guin Rhineford once more?
I'll be sure to do that.
Umm, Ambassador...
...When you do, I would like to take the opportunity to talk to that secretary Kihel Hiem again.
Understood. Allow me to set up the time for you then.
Thank you.
Eh? What's this thing?
The shield indicator has activated.
Hey, Loran...
Yes?
Could you come check something out?
Sure.
What do you think this is?
I do not know.
Even someone from the moon like you doesn't know what it is...
Mr. Sid, do you think that people from the earth and the moon will ever be able to live together peacefully?
You're already doing that.
- That's true... - But...
I don't really want a massive population to immigrate here.
I suppose you're right.
Milady Sochie also ended up slapping me because of that.
That sounds about right.
If we're going to be able to get along with the people from the moon...
...we'll need to obtain more mechanical dolls.
Although I wasn't able to obtain Guin Rhineford's approval...
The Militia army is still an independent force.
Therefor, we'll be able to act on our own accord.
Will the White Doll join us?
There's no need. We should have enough power ourselves.
We don't need someone from the moonrace.
Why don't you allow me to pilot it?
Can I, Colonel?
Even the enemy knows that the White Doll is near Vicinity.
We should be able to distract them because of that.
You mean they won't expect us to attack them without the White Doll.
Precisely.
Our target is the main enemy ship, The Soleil.
If we can't capture it, destroy it!
Then, we'll let them decide the time of the negotiations.
You can handle that.
It seems that they're also requesting for Miss Kihel to visit the Soleil.
Well, as long as they like her.
You may contact Miss Kihel and ask her to return here from Vicinity.
Sold it!? What do you mean you sold the FLAT?
Just like I said, I sold it!
We have chosen to live as people on the earth.
We don't need that anymore.
But there was no need for you to sell it!
I wanted the money. Something wrong with that?
I don't...but...it's just that...
I need the money. If you want to blame me, go ahead.
I suppose there's no reason for me to do that...
What's happening on the opposite side of the airport?
The Militia army is on the move to attack the Moonrace's territory.
I'm going to head back to the Newspaper office.
They've increased the attacks on our territory!
6, no, 7 different places were attacked at the same time.
Are they trying to surround the area?
Bruno, Jacop, let's go!
I can't believe the Militia is breaking the truce!
The difference in power between our forces and theirs must be making them hysterical.
The enemy Mobile Suit troops are approaching!
The Militia's Mobile Suit forces wouldn't seriously be targeting the Soleil.
Then, Lieutenant, Let us proceed to move the Soleil toward the Sunbelt.
But, you haven't yet asked Queen Dianna!
We'll be able to make her understand.
- Request for the friendly troops to protect the Soleil. - Yessir!
- Don't let our forces move out. - Sir!
Corin has already headed out, but he's just one individual.
He's not even a squadron.
Corin Nander, it looks like we won't be able to head out.
Why not? They gave us an excuse, and now this is a good chance to destroy their city!
Aren't you going to try stopping him, Captain?
No, we have our own responsibilities to attend to.
Let Harry's team protect the Soleil.
Attention please!
The Phil Ackman team will now depart to stop the Militia's Mobile Suits, as well as attack the Mountain Cycle!
If they're trying to surround us here...
Then we will take the fight to the Mountain Cycle and let them know that we don't intend to fight a war in the towns!
I see.
Since Corin isn't a part of our Mobile Suit forces.
What's going on here?
Who approved the attack?
Sir Guin, we've got to find some shelter!
Shelter?
They're trying to attack the Castle that I had even given Dianna Counter the right to stay in?
Where is the Lieutenant currently at?
He's on his way.
Is he...
That's...the Mechanical doll called a SUMO.
No matter who it is, even if it's our enemy, don't let them kill anyone.
Pass on this order.
Yes Ma'am!
The air troops!
There are up to 2 or 3 people riding on those wooden planes. Got it?
How reckless.
You won't be able to defeat them with simple determination.
Queen Dianna, please leave this place!
Don't worry about me.
If it has come to war, then I am responsible for being on the front and taking command of my people.
Ready the Soleil to move out!
Right!
Queen Dianna...is this really what you wanted?
It's useless to simply shoot warning shots at them.
We must attack them directly!
I can't let you do that.
If it is necessary, we will resort to close combat to stop them.
We'll show you...
...that we know how to use Mechanical Dolls as well!
Joseph, go!
Take a look at this!
They brought a FLAT as well! This may be difficult.
The third block's been damaged!
Forget it! Just start up the Engine!
I'll try!
People really want to fight that badly?
Why?
That's the rocket from space...
Can that thing really fly!?
Your allies are out here!
Lieutenant Phil, don't proceed too far ahead!
They were the ones who broke the cease-fire!
We have no choice but to drive off these barbarians by force!
Go!
Ambassador Miran, where are we going!?
At this point, we can only head toward the Sunbelt.
You can leave this to me.
The Soleil is escaping!
We won't be able to catch up with it once it reaches the sky.
What should we do now?
The enemy ship is flying!
Now there's no way we can attack it.
What can you do with just a plane?
Bostonia Castle's steeple has been destroyed!
I can't move any further, Sir Guin!
Move it! I'm Guin Rhineford! Get out of the way!
Hold it!
Calm down! Don't be scared of the lights.
Hey you, wait up!
Please sell me this horse! I'll pay you double...
...No, 5 times the normal price!
Are you an idiot?
What did you say!?
I am the noble heir of Inglessa!
Inglessa is finished!
Your money's not worth the paper its printed on!
What!?
That can't be!
Inglessa money is... worthless paper?
Listen to me...We've got to go, Keith!
I painted this with the Militia colors.
The enemy is behind you!
I've got you now!
Too slow.
It's moving way too slow.
Lieutenant Phil, don't cross the line!
The Soleil already lifted off with two Almaiyas escorting it.
I know. My troops will head to attack the Mountain Cycle and then will proceed to the Sunbelt.
Upon looking down there...
Nocis seems to have been seriously damaged.
Couldn't you have prevented this?
Let the Royal Guards handle that situation.
We're heading for the Mountain Cycle.
The Gundam hasn't shown itself yet!?
Back in the day, the Gundam used to have the courage to charge directly out and fight you!
Gundam!
Dianna Counter's flagship is flying southward.
It appears to be undamaged.
My eyesight is good enough so that I can see it from here.
We can't do much if that thing can fly.
The Mechanical Doll troops fell back and are now requesting reinforcements.
- Can we use the radio right now? - Yes!
Alright! Contact the troops at the Mountain Cycle.
Ask them to send out the White Doll.
You mean Laura's mustached mechanical doll, sir?
That's right. Dianna Counter won't be able to defeat the White Doll.
Is this the White Doll's shield?
From the looks of its shape and size, I'd say that's right.
Loran!
This is bad. The Militia forces at Nocis are facing off against the moon's forces.
Are you sure they're fighting with each other?
So Colonel Michael was serious about this.
Are Sochie, Miashei and the rest of them there as well?
They're moving all over the place.
So the White Doll has been ordered to head out.
An order to head out?
Isn't it rather reckless for them to deploy the White Doll alone?
Their only choice is to send out their most valuable Mechanical Doll.
Got it?
I'm heading off to investigate the new caves on the southern side.
Loran, I must go back so I can complete my duty.
Please take me back.
You mean to your house?
I mean to the Soleil.
Soleil?
In order to negotiate in person.
I wish to meet up with their commander, and well...
I have met with Dianna Soriel before, right?
So then I'll try directly negotiating with her.
Stop the investigations of Mountain Cycle?
Yes. An order has been given to retreat.
They say that Phil Ackman's troops will bombard this place soon.
Are they joking!?
This means I need to speak with with Lieutenant Phil directly!
Get the car ready!
Head toward the WaDom troops!
Dianna Counter calls that Mobile Suit a WaDom, right?
R..Right.
One Mobile Suit confirmed!
There's no need for us to approach the Mustached suit.
We'll just destroy the whole Mountain.
But, we still need to investigate the remnants of the Dark History that are there!
Because of fools like you who keep saying that...
...those barbarians are able to dig up more Mobile Suits!
Something seems to be wrong with you, Lieutenant.
What is it? You could've just told me over the radio.
We've only recently began investigating this Mountain Cycle, sir!
Are you saying the same stupid things as Poe?
It's because of that Mountain that the Militia army has obtained the strength to fight against us.
But we may be able to find a Mobile Suit like the White Doll, sir!
That thing is causing you to betray your common sense.
Commence the attack!
- Stay with him for now. - Right!
Attention, all members of the excavation team...
Please hide underground!
Dianna Counter is going to attack.
Everyone, head underground, far to the west...
...wherever! Just get as far from here as you can.
Milady Kihel... Are you hurt or feeling scared?
I'm doing fine. Can this mountain survive their attack?
I don't know.
There's air here...so even when using their Mega Beam Cannon...
It's the Mountain Cycle!
Is Phil even bothering to use any logical strategy?
Vicinity's nearby that place, correct?
Even someone like Phil wouldn't dare attack a small town.
Mother...Jessica and Sam...
Thanks to those 3 units, most of Nocis is in ruins...
But they're not Mobile Suits from the official army.
You're kidding me! It's seriously not coming here...?
GUNDAM!
Although we ended up in a strange tunnel leading into the Mountain Cycle...
I was happy to be alone together with Milady Kihel.
However...
Corin Nander, who had been abandoned by Dianna Counter, attacked us.
A battle in the inferno has now begun.
Next time... on TURN-A GUNDAM...
An Underground Corridor
"The Lady calls to the wind."
An Underground Corridor