Ensign Kou Uraki experienced the bitter reality of combat...
...in his duel with the man who stole Gundam Unit 2:
Anavel Gato, who, in the past...
...made Federation forces tremble with fear as an ace pilot of Zion.
Amidst the enemy in front...
...terror that turns the heart cold as stone...
...and the fading souls of comrades...
Ignoring Uraki's pursuit, Gundam Unit 2 flew away into the morning fog.
Uraki's first fight was tainted with disgrace.
MOBILE SUIT
GUNDAM
There is 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 3
THE ALBION TAKES OFF
This is Captain Synapse of the Albion.
This is Ensign Uraki.
I know that there's no excuse for the unauthorized use of Unit 1.
How was the new mobile suit ?
In terms of power and speed, it's a mobile suit at its best.
I see.
You did a good job. Get some rest.
Yes, sir.
Captain, it's a message from Jaburo.
Switch to the main monitor.
Unit #13 is the priority.
You can use my authorization for that.
Sorry about the delay, captain.
How is the repair of the Albion proceeding ?
Uh, Vice Admiral Cowen ?
It should take seven to eight hours.
I see.
What about the spy satellite ?
Nothing new from it.
But the problem is, our preventing their escape into space...
...might turn out for the worse.
You're not saying...
You think they might use the stolen nuke on Jaburo ?
A commander should be prepared for the worst.
We're not in a position to rely on the Antarctic Treaty anyway.
Anyway, I'll leave the recovery of the nuclear warhead...
...and the new mobile suit to you.
Speed up the repairs on the Albion.
I'll do my best.
Captain Synapse...
...the war is over.
But with that warhead, tens of millions of people could die.
That's a weapon that should never be used.
We'll have to readjust the regulator in the #2 chamber.
Nina !
Good job, Ensign !
I'm sorry, Nina.
I couldn't keep my promise to recapture Unit 2.
I'm returning Unit 1.
Thank you.
He seems rather candid for a soldier.
Yes, he is.
Attention, all Albion crew.
We are going on a mission to recapture the nuclear warhead and the new Unit 2 mobile suit.
As soon as the enemy's escape route is confirmed...
...we'll go into action. All hands prepare to move out.
Nina, you're a civilian.
You better get off the ship.
I'll check that with the company.
Right now, checking Unit 1 takes first priority.
Hey !
You look depressed.
It's none of your business.
Hey wait, Kou.
Cheer up !
I heard that backup mobile suits and experienced pilots are coming.
You did a good job. Last night's enemy...
...was Gato, who was called The Nightmare of Solomon during the One Year War.
You should be proud that you survived the battle with him.
I was just saved by the Lieutenant.
You're on your way to the hospital, right ?
Why is it so hot ? It's winter right now !
This is the Southern Hemisphere, Lieutenant.
It's an order. You have to live with it, Monsha.
They shouldn't have called me in the middle of a vacation.
I was in the middle of a date !
I've heard that before.
Marie won't wait for me anymore, dammit !
Hey, ladies !
How 'bout spending some time together tonight ?
He's really hopeless.
Won't he ever learn ?
Impossible !
Look over here ! That one, that's it.
That'll be mine.
No one said it's yours yet.
You people over there.
The Gundam is under maintenance now.
Please leave.
OK !
You're just like a blossomed rose.
What brought you here ?
I'm Lt.jg Bernard Monsha.
I have been stationed here today.
May I have your name ?
I'm Nina Purpleton.
You people must be pilots.
You must be here to see Unit 1.
But now the only thing I can see is you.
Lt. Monsha, if you don't have any business here, please get off.
You're interrupting my work.
I like your personality, too.
You're my kind of lady.
Nina !
Be careful.
He's the one who hung around my girls, touching them.
He's a pervert !
Grr... Hey fat lady...
...you better stay away or you'll pay dearly.
Oh yeah ?
Hey, wait.
We're on the same side after all, so stop bickering.
By the way...
...do you know a Lt.jg Burning on this base ?
Lt.jg Burning ?
All I know is a Full Lieutenant. He's in the Medical Team's tent.
Did something happen to the Lieutenant ?
He was hospitalized because of this morning's battle.
Next !
Lieutenant...
Are you sure you're okay ?
What, this ?
That stupid doc is just making a big fuss about it.
This...
...doesn't even count as an injury.
Lieutenant, the arrival of mobile suits and pilots to Albion...
...does it mean we're no longer needed ?
Hmm... I'm afraid so.
Then maybe we won't have to fight.
Lt. Burning !
Lieutenant !
You ?!
I just heard that you got thrashed, so we went looking in the morgue.
Shut up ! I didn't know that you guys were still alive.
Heh, we're the immortal 4th platoon.
We don't die that easily.
And this is a present for you !
So, you guys are the backup pilots.
We've been committed to this operation.
Thanks to it, my vacation is gone.
I still can't believe they lost the new mobile suit so easily.
And, even though they had Unit 1...
...they still weren't able to capture it.
Oh well, that pilot must've been a real stinker.
Maybe.
It was MY platoon that went after Unit 2.
I'm responsible for everything.
Uhurm... guess we said too much.
This is Ensign Keith and Ensign Uraki of my platoon.
Gather Lt. Allen belongings.
Yes, sir. Excuse us.
Those two... they're still new.
So they're the Mr. Ensigns, fresh from school.
But they've got potential.
Yesterday's enemy was the Nightmare of Solomon.
Huh ? The Nightmare of Solomon ?
He's alive ?!
I can't believe that, Lieutenant.
Those kids fought with Gato of Zion ?
Hey, I'll take this side...
I guess it'll take some time for him to get over it.
Ensign Uraki, request permission to enter.
If only I had done better then...
Damn it !
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Splendid job, Commander !
Everyone at Ginbaraido is anxiously awaiting your arrival.
How long will it take to get to Africa ?
About a week, sir.
I see.
I never thought that we would actually use it.
Kou, are you serious ?
Kou, why are you volunteering for the retrieval operation ?
I can't stand sitting here and watching helplessly !
But even then, there's no reason to put yourself in danger !
Well, look who's here... ...it's Mr. Ensign.
Wait.
I heard that you fought with the Nightmare of Solomon.
I'm in a hurry. Please excuse me.
You mean you have no time for a man like me ?
Of course, you're the one who fought with Gato, after all.
But who knows ?
You might've spent the whole time doing nothing but hiding in the rear.
I was saved by Lt. Burning and Nina !
If I were alone... I might not have survived.
That's not true !
It was your own skill, Ensign Uraki.
N...Nina !
This is the data when you piloted Unit 1.
You tapped its potential far beyond what was expected of its first drive.
Have faith in yourself, Ensign Uraki.
You came all the way just to...
Yes, I came here to show you.
Hmm ? Although he's an amateur in piloting...
...I guess he's a pro when it comes to handling women, eh ?
Lieutenant !
Nina ! It's no use showing him such data.
Unit 1's pilot will be picked from the three of us.
There isn't a chance in a million that we'd use such a fledgling...
...especially when he's the boy who let Unit 2 escape.
Hey, don't tease him too much.
After all, he is Lt. Burning's student.
Yes, but not a very good one.
Anyway, I'll take Unit 1 and Nina, so don't worry.
Go home and have your mama change your diaper, then sleep tight.
LT. MONSHA !
Putting down the piloting skills of someone you don't know...
...isn't something a skilled pilot would do !
Who knows, Ensign Uraki might be better than you !
What an interesting joke.
Wanna bet on it ?
Eh ?
If you beat me in a duel, Ensign Uraki, I'll recommend you as the Gundam pilot.
BUT... ....if I win...
...you'll never show your face around here again.
What do you think ?
I'll do it ! Let me do it.
Good, we have an agreement here.
Kou, you can't. You're up against an experienced pilot.
Keith, this is the only chance I have.
I want to capture Unit 2 no matter what !
Kou...
I'll crush you like a bug in front of Nina.
Yes, this is the bridge.
This is Lt. Monsha. I picked up signs of the enemy.
I'll go take a look. I'm taking the Gundam with me.
Wait !
All set ? The rules are simple.
The first one to hit his opponent's mobile suit with a paint bullet is the winner.
I'll give the starting signal. Ready ?
I'm always ready.
Then let's go !
Drive carefully and don't panic.
But hurry up, step on it.
I'm going as fast as I can, Lieutenant !
If I drive any faster, your injury'll get worse !
We can't waste time here or it'll be over before we're there !
STEP ON IT !
GM-Custom mass production type.
Lack of characteristics... that's its characteristic.
Too Slow !
Damn !
Are you gonna keep running, Ensign ?
Monsha ! You jerk, be careful.
Hmph, sorry 'bout that.
I knew you'd be good, Lieutenant.
That new mobile suit moves well.
Alright...
Come on, fledgling !
I'm ready ! That's what I want !
The Lieutenant's movements seem a bit careless.
That's his style.
I'm more interested in seeing how long that ensign'll last.
Ensign Uraki...
Where is he ?
WHAT ?!
ABOVE !
Shit !
Eh ? It's fast !
I'm not gonna lose !
Dammit !
I got you !
This is it !
SHIT !
W- where is he ?
Where the hell is he ?
WHAT ?!?!
I...I don't believe this ! I lost ?
I did it ! I won !
What the hell are you doing ?
Keith told me everything.
You really acted like you ran this place.
L...Lieutenant...
Return to base at once. I'll take care of the rest. Understood ?
Yes, sir !
One week in solitary confinement. Understood ?
Yes, sir.
Take care.
Same goes for you, Lieutenant. Understood ?
Kou...
So Nina and Orville want to go with the Albion.
Yes.
Understood, I'll inform the captain about this.
The rest should remain at the base.
Well then, please take care.
Yes, sir. I'll do my best.
How do you feel, Lieutenant ?
I'm fine, sir.
I'm really sorry about the incident.
It seems that your men are too hot for me to handle.
So I'd like to have a word with you.
Sir.
I'd like to have you onboard this ship as a company commander.
Me, sir ?
I'll leave everything regarding mobile suits to you.
I'm counting on you.
Even if I assign a rookie to be the pilot of Unit 1 ?
It's up to you.
Thank you, Captain.
This ship will depart for Africa.
All hands, prepare for take off !
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