The Federation's Torrington Base was reduced to ruins.
Experiencing the death of comrades for the first time, Uraki was shocked.
New pilots were stationed on the Albion.
However, this resulted in a conflict between veteran pilot Monsha and Uraki.
Uraki finally won the position of Unit 1 pilot...
...but the mission of recapturing Unit 2 awaits him.
With different thoughts in each heart, the Albion takes off.
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 4
BATTLE IN THE SEARING DESERT
The enemy !
Ivan, prepare for evasive maneuvers !
It's not the enemy.
What ?
Uh, it's the port-side mobile suit deck.
It's them again.
Simone, you're not saying...
Just as you feared, Lieutenant.
You've gone too far !
You fight well, fat lady.
But I won't sit still if you keep beating up my friend.
Let's get things straight.
Did you come here to chase after girls ?
Hey Andy...!
Who made us come to this remote region of Africa, anyway ?
Don't brag just 'cause you're pilots. Yeah ! Right !
Hey sis, don't get me wrong. I'll talk with Monsha.
I'll tell him to grab your ass the next time around.
Wanna fight ? You ugly wench !
Oh yeah ? If you're a man, be a gentleman like the Captain.
Oh ? I didn't know that you prefer old men.
Don't screw with me !
Lina baby !
Want another one ?
Those idiots, when are they gonna grow up ?
Burning !
Sir ?
This ship consists of people with very different backgrounds who hardly know each other.
Any further discord within the crew will be a real nuisance.
Sir, I'm really sorry.
I'll make sure that they obey the rules.
I'm the one who wants to run amok !
THE IDIOTS !
I'm really getting sick of pilots.
They think they're the stars.
Watch your mouth, Sergeant.
Ah, I'm sorry.
We haven't been able to trace Gato for a week.
And I think the view of Africa is getting rather old.
Captain, It's another call from Jaburo. It's the third one today.
We have to no choice but to respond !
Sorry...relay the message.
Searching for the stolen Unit 2, Albion is wandering across Africa.
Residual Minovski particles and savanna mirages...
...are hiding Unit 2, as if mocking us.
The nature of Earth is so rich in its expression.
Will I be irritated, too, if things go on like this ?
I can understand how others feel...
Ms. Purpleton, Nina Purpleton !
Sir !
What do you think of this case ?
Huh ? This case...
Unit 2 has already been delivered by Anaheim. Don't hesitate !
I don't give a damn whether it's destroyed or not !
Don't pay any attention to what that Lunarian is saying !
H...how can you say that ?
I'll do my best. We'll engage in action right away.
OVER.
W...wait !
Ms. Purpleton, I'm sorry you had to hear that.
No...it was nothing.
The brass doesn't understand.
Why do we have to be the only ones doing the search ?
Lt. Halidda, There are other search teams besides us in Africa.
We're not the ONLY ones.
Only those with some connection to Vice Admiral Cowen.
The folks at Jaburo are worried about getting hit by Unit 2's nuke.
This has got them all confused.
All of you !
We're in the middle of an operation !
Behave yourselves !
Nothing in the Kilimanjaro area.
Request permission to land.
Roger. Preparing for retrieval.
Please standby.
Roger.
What kinda hand is this ?
You want my neck or something ?
Don't get so carried away.
It was you who started this game to kill some time, anyway.
Some friends you are !
Port hangar, prepare for Core Fighter landing.
All personnel in position.
I guess Uraki's back.
Heh, with another empty hand.
Uraki, eh ?
OK...
Come with me. Let's go play one last game.
I bet half my pay that Uraki doesn't make it.
The money you owe me says Uraki does.
I'm not interested.
Do as you please, Mr. Ensign.
I won ! All my debts are cleared !
He's not too good at this...
Wait ! You guys did it. What the hell are you up to ?
Hmph. You again ? I just ``educated'' Uraki.
That was the only Core Fighter we have.
What will you do if it's damaged ?
Is it ? So a whiz kid straight outta school...
...can't even make a safe landing if there are no lights ?
Lieutenant !
The position of Gundam Unit 1 pilot has already been assigned to Ensign Uraki.
Nina !
I was too drunk then. I won't make the same mistake twice.
I...hate people with no self-control !
Hate ? Nina, don't say that.
Let's go, Ensign Uraki.
Hey, are you running away, Uraki ?
Wait ! Let's do it again. Damn !
Lieutenant, she'll hate you even more for that.
I know ! Ya don't have to tell me !
Shit, I'm sick of this combat alert.
Where the hell are those Zion suckers hiding ?
Excuse me !
Hey, why are you in such a hurry ?
Biological emergency !
Calm down. You're not gonna die. Stay on the left side !
I knew it, I knew it...
You're really helpless.
I'm sorry but I'm in a hurry. Sorry...
Go ahead. I appreciate your help.
Thanks !
To the resurrection of Zion !
To the success of Operation Stardust !
Excellent.
It's the last bottle that I saved for special occasions.
You're a hero to the soldiers, a man worthy of drinking this champagne.
Your Excellency is THE example of a warrior.
You did a remarkable job of maintaining this base for three years.
I've lost many soldiers...
...and we have only ten mobile suits left.
This base was made using the ruins of a diamond mine...
...and didn't take much effort to build.
Not at all. Thanks to Your Excellency,
I'll be able to transport the Gundam to space.
I believe you'll do a great service for Zion, Commander.
My efforts in saving an HLV weren't in vain.
Your Excellency, I'm sorry I can't discuss the operation, despite your kindness...
That's the nature of an operation.
The only thing left for me to do is to wait for the launching...
...while concealing ourselves from the enemy...
...so the HLV can rendezvous with the retrieval fleet safely.
Your Excellency...
Everything is for the new Zion.
CENTRAL ANIME
There he is !
Alert all security personnel.
Anaheim technician Orville...
...is escaping in the port deck section.
I'd never have guessed that he was the Zion spy...
Captain ! The Core Fighter hatch is opening.
S...stop !
Good, he's on his way.
Scott, don't lose him.
Yes, sir !
Captain, I'm really sorry that the spy was from Anaheim.
No need to apologize.
Thanks to him, we'll be able to locate the enemy base.
Yes, sir.
Brau Angel to Ginbaraido.
Answer me ! I've escaped from the Albion.
It's an outdated HLV...
...but it should be enough to carry you to the rendezvous point.
It's more than enough. How can I thank you for all this ?
Well, the launch in the next hour...
...might be the greatest accomplishment of this base.
Yes, sir.
Excuse me, sir.
What's the matter ?
It's a message from Brau Angel stating that he escaped from the enemy.
Orville from Anaheim ?
No ! Ignore it.
If we reply, the enemy will know the location of this base.
Yes, sir.
Wait.
Even if we ignore it, they'll eventually find this base from his course.
We're in trouble.
Captain, just as we thought.
Orville tried to contact the remnants of Zion.
Lt. Burning, can you hear me ? It's time for action !
Roger. Now we can ditch the binoculars.
Monsha, the search team, you're the leader !
Roger !
The support team'll be Bate and Adel units.
Standby.
W...WHAT ?
Lieutenant, then...
Monsha, take Uraki and Keith with you.
We're not gonna go sightseeing !
That's an order !
Captain ! How can a formation like this be possible ?
I left all mobile suit affairs to Burning.
Damn ! I don't need two BEDWETTERS !
BEDWETTERS ?
Lt. Monsha, we'll accompany you with diapers ready.
Are you kidding me ?
Nina !
With this sub-camera...
Nina, beware of a Peeping Tom under your feet !
What's with you ?!
Launch them !
Damn ! The same view over and over again.
How kind ! A reception team ?
What the hell are you doing ? Stop it !
Where are you, aliens ?!
I'm gonna have lots of fun with you.
Lieutenant, the correct term is ``spacenoid.''
Well, excuse me for being ignorant.
Lieutenant, is your command always like this ?
Ah, Uraki ! I'm a very persistent man.
Don't get cocky just 'cuz you beat me once.
Yes, sir !
Lieutenant, Zion MSs at 1 o'clock !
Oh well. I'm sick and tired of waiting.
Shoot 'em til they drop.
L...lieutenant ! We can't expect to hit the targets like this !
Ensign Uraki, that's an order.
Do you understand ?
Yes, I do.
Beam weapons ?!
Wait ! What about me ?!
Look at that ! The enemy'll guide us to their base.
Your Excellency ! The booster installation has been completed.
Good !
If things go well, I'll be able to destroy the enemy ship with this.
At worst, we'll be able to hold off the enemy until the HLV launches.
I wish you a good fight.
Lt. Vaal.
After I leave, you'll be responsible for this base.
Yes, sir. What's on your mind ?
After the HLV has launched successfully, surrender to the enemy.
Eh ?
Your Excellency !
If we lose all our mobile suits in this fight...
...the role of this base will be over.
We can still fight !
The soldiers really fought well during the last three years.
Our spirit will live on in Operation Stardust.
Through Commander Gato, you mean ?
The rest is up to you.
Your Excellency !
Attention all units. We'll assault the enemy ship shortly.
Concentrate only on the ship !
You're not getting away, spacenoid !
Not after you made us wait so long.
Incoming projectile ! Left side !
WHAT ?
Shit, reinforcements ?
They were ambushed ?
Yes, sir ! By two Doms.
Too bad, it seems the enemy didn't take Orville.
Yes, sir. To hide the location of their base from us...
...they led Monsha and the others in another direction.
Send out the Bate and Adel units. Considering the enemy's actions...
...Gundam Unit 2 must be there.
The enemy base is in the direction that Orville was originally headed.
What ?
We fell for the enemy's diversion ?!
The real base is in the ruins of a diamond mine ?!
What the hell is this ?
Lt. Monsha !
Wasn't it too good to be true ? We have to join Lt. Bate.
Don't try to preach !
P.S. Lt. Burning is mad as hell.
Oh, no !
Retreat !
H...how ?
We won't be able to reach the Albion, no matter what.
I don't care !
Captain, we've completed our turn towards the enemy base.
Good. Battle stations, everyone.
We'll attack directly with the Albion.
Captain, that's...
We have no choice.
The enemy's diversion was to buy them some time.
The enemy will take action shortly.
To transport Gundam Unit 2 ?
W...what was that ?
Only two mobile suits guarding the ship ?
How fortunate !
Let's GO !
And they say the ones left behind have all the luck !
Shit, what the hell are Monsha and Uraki doing ?
Finally...
There's explosions everywhere !
Uraki ! Breach the enemy barrier !
You can't !
Are you trying to kill Uraki in this concentrated attack ?
Uraki's got a Gundam, which is the best machine here.
Uraki...the duel with me wasn't just show, was it ?
What, scared ? Come out and I'll gladly take your place.
If you don't like that idea, surrender !
Are you going to hand Gato that Gundam, too ?
Ensign Uraki, CHARGING !
WHAT ?
Not bad, for a new kid on the block.
Alright, we're gonna rescue the Albion.
Follow me, Ensign Uraki.
Yes, sir !
Captain, please take the ship higher !
No, we can't abandon Bate and Adel.
I can't use the cannon when I have to run like this !
Not bad, since you're used to this terrain...
Ignore them. Attack from the side !
The enemy base is now within range of the main cannon.
That's it ! The ruins of a mine.
What ? Fog ?
That's...an HLV !
Open the main cannon ! Lt. Basarov, adjust the sight.
Carry on, Commander Gato ! All units, charge !
What ? From the side ?
We're on time, Lt. Monsha.
See that ? We're in perfect sync.
Lieutenant !
I can't adjust the sight because of enemy fire !
Just SHOOT !
We've won !
Glory to Operation Stardust !
Boosters ? Shoot them down !
Heinz !
FEEL OUR SPIRIT !
Ensign Uraki !
Spacenoids...
...that's our enemy ?
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