The false peace has been broken.
Remnants of Zion attacked a Federation base in Australia...
...and succeeded in stealing a mobile suit.
Stolen was Gundam Unit 2, which was armed with a nuclear warhead.
The waves of this incident will eventually spread across the globe.
The year is UC 0083.
MOBILE SUIT
GUNDAM
There's no such thing as a winner...
Weary of the conflict...
I look up to the starry sky...
...but I can't even shed a tear...
I DON'T NEED
I don't need yesterday...
I DON'T NEED
Nor do I need broken dreams...
I GOT A BURNING HEART
I want to keep running...
...just chasing after the thrills that touch the heart...
A feeling which words can't describe...
..can make even a frozen heart burning hot !
I GOT A BURNING LOVE
Till the time when we cover the starry sky...
...with the flame that shines blue...
I GOT A BURNING HEART
Love is a lonely war...
...will it burn even this world to ashes ?
EPISODE 2
ENDLESS CHASE...
What a waste of effort.
YOU...!
Stay out of my way !
Put out the fires in the damaged areas on the double !
Have we contacted General Marnery yet ?
No ! MY poor Gundams !
Ensign Uraki, this is Synapse of the Albion.
Leave the recovery of Unit 2 to other mobile suits...
...and return at once.
I can't ! Not in the middle of a battle !
And it's not over yet. I'll do my best...
I'll do it !
I admire his courage, but he's just a rookie.
Ensign Uraki.
You can't be my enemy because you're too...
...INEXPERIENCED !
Inexperienced ?
U-801...
The missile shower strayed off slightly to the east. Adjust.
This is U-801, roger.
Now it's my turn.
W...what the hell ?
It's not a missile from the enemy ship !
Don't tell me they've got a heavy-assault mobile suit, too ?
Here, have another one !
It looks like the Lt. Commander pulled it off.
He does a good job for a man who came up the easy way.
Captain, General Marnery has been killed in combat.
What ? The base commander is dead ?
Nina...
...is this your first real battle ?
You're not a soldier after all.
Ensign Uraki...
Ensign Uraki !
What's the matter ? Reply !
Ensign Uraki !
ENSIGN URAKI !
Don't let a damn missile barrage scare the hell out of you !
Lt. Burning...
The enemy has retreated.
We'll chase them and recover the stolen Unit 2.
Ensign Uraki, take the gun from Keith. Understood ?
Hey, Kou ! A real battle ! I'm a bit scared.
Keith...
Then let's go, Ensign Uraki.
Yes, sir !
Alright !
Show you deserve every penny they pay you.
I'll take command of this platoon.
This is Burning. We'll engage in pursuit.
Burning platoon ! Due to the enemy assault...
...we're unable to give you any directions.
Try to establish contact with the Albion. Out.
Nina, where are you going ? Wait !
Can she be serious ?
Captain, I just detected a heat source at 4 o'clock.
A sixth wave ?
No, it's not a missile...
...but I can't identify it due to the presence of Minovski particles.
A Zion retrieval craft ?
Inform Burning's platoon of this.
Aye, sir !
This is DC-14 Komusai.
Lt. Commander Gato, do you copy ?
Yes, just barely.
I succeeded in taking the nuclear warhead, along with the new Gundam.
We knew you'd make it !
His Excellency Delaz will be pleased to hear the news.
Spare me the compliments. We're not Earthnoids.
We'll meet at the rendezvous site.
If this mission succeeds...
...I won't have to see the night sky from the earth again.
Commander.
I just picked up signs of enemy mobile suits.
They're after us, as expected.
We can't let them catch Komusai.
Don't let the enemy get ahead of us, understood ?
Roger.
What an awful sight.
I can't believe there's another war.
I didn't know you were such a curious person.
I'm going because it's MY business.
I just can't sit idly by when I see a cliffhanger.
I'm just...
I can't sleep well with that ensign running loose in the Gundam.
Guess you're right.
My legs are starting to tremble.
I thought I had stronger nerves.
Pay attention to what's in front of you !!
I think your nerves are strong enough.
Captain Draize...
Lt. Commander Gato accomplished his mission.
Is that so ?
Except for a single Dom-Tropen casualty...
...everything went as planned.
Shall we return ?
Number One, Commander Gato must have something in mind...
...just in case Komusai is destroyed.
Huh ? Yes, sir.
I don't think he positioned us just to launch missiles.
And now the fog is coming in...
Why did they steal a thing like a nuclear warhead ?
Put simply, they just can't accept their defeat gracefully.
Be alert. This place is great for an ambush.
You mean the enemy could be hiding here ?
Kou !
I know. But we have no choice but to fight.
G...guess you're right.
Allen, don't scare them too much.
Keith, Uraki, just do it the way you've always done it.
I won't let you get killed.
Yes, sir !
Alright ! We'll split into two teams. Kou, follow me.
Alright, alright.
Commander, we'll depart as soon as the Gundam is locked on.
The Federation is right behind us, right ?
Yes.
Chief, be sure to prepare a Lt. Commander's uniform this time.
The Zion uniform fits you better anyway, Commander.
Please stay in the cockpit for a while !
Well, this is MY mobile suit, after all.
Huh ? That's...
Lt. Burning, Lt. Burning.
I've located the Zion retrieval craft.
Listen, Ensign Uraki.
The enemy is a Komusai equipped with a booster.
Yes, sir ! They must be trying to escape into space.
It seems they are.
On Allens' first shot, charge at the Komusai.
Leave the rest of the enemy to me.
Lieutenant... I'm really sorry.
I had no idea what to do back there.
That's what I'm here for.
Ah, you're right, sir.
That's the way it is.
I'm ready !
Keith, We'll get 'em with one shot.
Lieutenant, the enemy escort ship probably retreated...
...t...they did, right ? Right ?
That's why we haven't been attacked. But don't let your guard down.
Y...yes.
What ?
KEITH !
Uraki !
Yes, sir !
Charge at the Komusai !
But...
GO !
Yes, sir !
What's this ?
That's the leader's mobile suit !
Go, Uraki ! I'll take care of this !
Lt. Burning !
He's coming from the front ! Knock him out !
Stop ! STOP !!
I...I guess they mean it.
STOP !
Where ? Where are the other weapons ?
I did it ! Didn't I...?
Lt. Burning ! Keith !
You !
I, Anavel Gato, have waited for three years.
I won't let you ignorant fools hinder our ideals !
``Our ideals'' ?
We will achieve the true liberation of Spacenoids...
...by cutting the heavy chains of the Federation with my sword of justice !
Liberation ? For whom ?
Gato ? I read about him in a textbook of modern military history.
Anavel Gato... ``The Nightmare of Solomon.''
What are they talking about ?
They're in trouble.
We're in a fight, what the hell are you talking about ?
Aren't you an officer ?
If you're not just a soldier, try to broaden your perspective !
Y...yes, sir.
I'M YOUR ENEMY !
Commander, Draize is coming to retrieve you. There's no time !
Alright ! Understood.
You people can't do anything without the Federation behind you.
Why you...
Uraki, 12 o'clock !
I won't let you go !
Ensign Uraki, wait.
I'm OK, I'm going.
Don't be in a hurry ! What can you do alone ?
Cool down !
Mora, what's that ensign's name ?
Ensign Kou Uraki.
Ensign Kou Uraki...
I didn't expect that kind of talk from a remnant of Zion.
Scott, did you find out the location of the enemy U-Kon ?
I found it from the direction the missiles were coming from.
Kalent platoon is already heading in that direction.
Well done.
It's almost dawn. Go to half-watch. Simone, step down.
Kou, Lt. Allen has been killed.
Killed !?
A direct hit to the body by the enemy bazooka.
Killed... killed in combat ?
Our mission isn't over yet. Follow me.
Keith, check the remaining ammunition.
Lieutenant, what about Lt. Allen's body ?
We'll leave him there.
You can't !
Keith, are you saying there's a chance that Lt. Allen is still alive ?
No, sir. Possibility is nil... He was killed in action.
Then do you want to see what Allen looks like right now ?
NO, sir !
Then we'll leave his body to reinforcements.
Yes, sir...
Allen... get back to the base before we do.
This is Kalent platoon. We've reached our destination.
The fog is getting thicker as the search proceeds.
Due to the continuing battles, the enemy must be exhausted by now.
We'll be able to finish them by ourselves !
I won't let that pervert Burning have all the glory.
Captain, there seems to be a battle going near the coast.
Commander Gato is breaking his record of destroying enemy mobile suits.
Prepare to launch the retrieval ship immediately.
Yes, sir !
Kalent platoon ! Kalent !
Reply ! What's wrong ?
Lt. Burning, are we the only ones left ?
I guess so.
I heard that the coastal region is covered with thick fog.
Will we be able to find them ?
We must.
Even if we find them, our opponent is that Commander Gato !
Keith, calm down.
I remember, he was in the graduation source book.
Lt. Anavel Gato...
...under the command of Vice-Admiral Dozzle Zabi...
...the ace pilot of the Space militia ! And...
Ensign Keith !
Yes, sir.
...pull out the exercise stick...
...and prepare Map plan 103.
Y...yes, sir.
The enemy is heading for the west coast where we'll arrive shortly.
Where do you think will the enemy wait for the retrieval ship ?
Yes, sir ! Uh...
This area.
Here, they don't have to worry about attacks from either flank...
...so they can focus their defense in one direction.
Ensign Uraki !
Yes, sir !
If we engage the enemy at that point...
...who do you think will have the advantage ?
Yes, sir.
Considering the topography and the possibility of an enemy ambush...
...the enemy has the definite advantage !
The definite advantage...
Keith, Allen wouldn't have answered that way.
Do you think the enemy will choose a site...
...which even a new Federation ensign can anticipate ?
Uraki...
Yes, sir.
It's true that the enemy has superior firepower.
But what is the enemy's objective ?
It's to transport the stolen Unit 2.
Gato may be unable to fully engage in combat.
And they must be wondering how effective the ambush will be in this fog...
...when the fog will clear...
...and when the retrieval ship will arrive...
...unable to make a decision.
Considering the situation, I say this is the place...
...and my instincts tell me I'm right.
The problem isn't analyzing the enemy, it's YOU.
The outcome of the battle will depend on whether you remain rookies or not.
What's the big deal about Gato ?
Just remember what he said.
Do you mean ``faith'' ?
Right now I can't think of a better word.
But the outcome of the battle is about to be decided.
Those who hesitate will lose.
To believe !
Uraki ! Ensign Kou Uraki !
Can you hear me ? This is Nina Purpleton.
What's the matter ? We're about to engage in battle.
I can't let Ensign Uraki dismount now.
No. I just came to make a request.
What ?
A request ?
I entrust Unit 1 to you. And please recover Unit 2.
I just wanted to say that.
Yes, I understand. I promise you that I will.
CHARGE !
It's impossible to hit anything with a gun in this fog.
Behind us ?
No !?
THERE YOU ARE !
Damn you ! In this terrain...
This is worse than hand-to-hand combat.
Keith !
Adamusky !
Commander Gato, do you copy ?
We can't see you from here.
We'll zero in on the beam saber's light. Catch us when we arrive.
Commander ! Please leave the battle to me and go !
But there's only one Zamel...
This bulk is too heavy for the retrieval ship anyway.
I'm sorry...
GATO !
What ?
Not him again ! Not only twice but THREE times!
WHERE ARE YOU ?
Why did you steal Unit 2 ?
I don't have time to talk with someone...
...who doesn't even know the meaning of battle !
I'm an officer of the Federation !
Those words are only for a real man !
Now, the final blow !
NEVER !
No ! Aim for Unit 2's cooling system !
How careless of me !
Mark my words, Ensign.
I'll destroy anyone who stands against the resurrection of Zion.
Lt. Burning !
Lieutenant !
Keith ! You're alright.
Damn ! My legs won't move.
Lieutenant, please hang on. I'll get you down.
Stop sounding so pathetic. Shit, it hurts...
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