Tragedy and light both filled the bay of Solomon.
Humiliation that burned the retina.
Uraki charged in on Gundam Unit 1...
...and engaged in his final battle with Unit 2.
Both men drawn together to put an end to their shared destiny.
The duel's outcome was inconclusive.
But Uraki didn't know that this was merely the prologue to Stardust.
As both Gundams were lost to the Solomon Sea...
...the true face of Operation Stardust was revealed.
aozameta hitomi Eyes drained of life...
mitsumeru honoo ...as they gaze at the flame
ima subete o suteru toki ga kita Now the time has come to leave everything behind...
omoidasu koto mo kanashimu koto mo All the memories and pain...
yurusarezu ni tatakaitsuzukeru You can't look back as the battle goes on.
kyou de inochi ga moetsukiru to shitemo Even if lives today are burnt to ashes...
soredemo hito wa asu wo yume miru mono ka ...will people still dream of tomorrow?
sore ga sadame demo It may be destiny, but..
I wanna get a chance!
zetsubou no sora ni fukiareru arashi A storm rages in the skies of despair.
mirai wa dare no tame ni aru For whom does the future exist?
horobi yuku sekai A world on the path of destruction...
kakenukeru arashi ...with a storm raging through...
erabareshi mono Those who are chosen are...
Men of Destiny!
LA VIE EN ROSE
Admiral Delaz's fleet approaching from port.
Moving to join them.
To all ships: Commence resupply of the Cima Fleet!
I can just imagine the panic at Jaburo now.
Well, what sort of response will they give?
No matter what response they try...
...nothing will divert Operation Stardust from its objective.
The arrow has already been loosed!
Out of the question! How does Delaz expect us to meet these demands?!
Besides, even if that colony drops on the Moon...
...the Federation won't give into them!
Never mind what his intentions are.
If this affects the current political situation negatively...
You want to keep your political power, huh?
We're just pointing out that...
...we both share the same view of Luna's importance.
So, this is how "civilian control" works, huh?
By the way, what should our response be...
...to that new meddler, the fleet from Axis?
If they stay neutral, we should let them stay for a limited time.
We shouldn't go making any new enemies now.
Look. The colony headed for the Moon is here.
And here are the remaining forces from Konpei Island.
At maximum speed, they'll contact the enemy before the colony hits.
We'll destroy them, ignite the colony's maneuvering propellant...
...and foil their entire plan!
So much for our pirate extermination problem.
Still, there's something I don't understand.
Why didn't they use the propellant in the initial colonyjacking?
Why make the colonies collide, instead?
Simply because they don't have the energy to light it up!
There's nothing like having the skies quiet.
Axis Advance Fleet
Most of us really admire this fight of yours.
There's so much we'd like to do to help you, but...
I appreciate it.
Thanks to the Axis fleet's neutrality...
...we can fight without fear of the consequences.
If you could just take on our remaining men after this is over...
I promise.
At least Axis can offer you this as a parting gift.
Oh! It's...
Magnificent! It's as if the spirit of Zeon had taken form!
The mobile armor Neue Ziel.
La Vie En Rose sighted. Distance: 8000.
Open laser sensors.
This is the La Vie En Rose. Beginning guide-in.
Laser, catch! Emitting pulse. Docking in 10 minutes.
Guide beacon, nominal. Relative velocity: 11.
Hey, Kou.
Keith...
Not long now. We're gonna get Unit 3!
Yeah... Right.
What's with the long face? This is shore leave!
Nina's... She's still against my piloting Unit 3.
Commence mooring!
Aye, sir!
Ah, Nina.
Anaheim's largest ship is certainly impressive.
It's suited to be the test base for Unit 3.
Yes, sir...
Prepare to connect landing ramp.
So, Kou, what's Unit 3 like, anyway?
Only Nina and the captain know what it really is.
They call it a "space stronghold defense unit."
Space stronghold defense unit? What?
No matter what sort of unit it is, I have to fly it!
Lieutenant Uraki.
Lieutenant Uraki, reporting, sir!
So, he's the Gundam pilot?
Correct.
You, huh?
I'm Commander Nakahha Nakato, 401st security company.
As the Gundam pilot, I will inform you of this as well.
While in port, the Albion is under our jurisdiction.
The Albion is relieved of its mission to pursue the Delaz Fleet.
Your new duty is to guard the La Vie En Rose and Gundam Unit 3.
Whoa, hold on, sir!
If we don't get Unit 3 now and stop that falling colony!
You can leave the colony to the pursuit fleet from Konpei Island!
But we have Admiral Kowen's informal consent!
Admiral Kowen is no longer in charge of the Gundam Development Project.
I'm sure you can guess the reason why.
For losing Gundam Unit 2 and...
...causing the naval review to be destroyed, as well as...
Commander! I'd like Lt. Uraki to board the La Vie En Rose...
...so he can pass on the combat data he has.
Very well.
I'll allow shore access only to the captain, Nina Purpleton, and him.
Such a sincere response the Federation has crafted.
Just their allowing the Axis advance fleet to remain here...
...means our objectives are met.
Is Cima taking action?
Aye, sir. Right on schedule.
Welcome aboard the La Vie En Rose.
I'm Crena Hacsel, director of this facility.
Captain Synapse of the Albion.
Lieutenant j.g. Uraki, ma'am.
It's been a while, Director.
Ah, Nina.
I wish more of you could come aboard, but...
A pity, really... Well, this way, please.
I believe you've already met Commander Nakato.
Yes, we met earlier.
And this young lady is in charge of Unit 3's development.
How do you do? I'm Lucette Audevie.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
It's been a while, Nina.
You're looking well, Lucette.
I heard about Unit 1. Such a shame.
Y-Yeah...
Lieutenant Uraki, they've told me about you.
You know a lot of details about mobile suit theory.
I'd like you to be in Unit 3 on its test flight...
Lucette, the project's been temporarily suspended.
And I cannot allow him to be the pilot of Unit 3.
Why not?! Unit 3 is complete!
All that's left is to get some real-world data.
I'm a soldier. I have to follow orders.
They're practically shutting the Development Project down!
What the hell is the military thinking?!
The minute Commander Nakato got here...
...he dismissed the test staff!
You developed Unit 1, so...
So you understand, right?!
Yes... You're right.
But without a test pilot, the research can't continue.
I can't accept this! Unit 3 is perfect!
If we can just complete it...
Hey, could you lend me Lieutenant Uraki?
Lend you Kou?!
He has split-second maneuvering instincts and good foresight.
More than that, he pilots with an understanding of the mechanism.
He could handle something as complex as Unit 3's fire control system.
No! Absolutely not!
You don't have to get so upset about it.
Besides, it's too late to join the battle...
Did losing Unit 1 finally push you over the edge?!
I see it! The colony!
Contact the main fleet! Tell them we've caught up with the enemy!
Aye!
Here goes... Battle stations! Commence bombardment!
High-level heat source detected at 11 o'clock high! It's big!
Above us? What?!
GO TO HELL!
God damn that Commander Nakato...
E-Excuse me!
Lucette... Oh, no problem.
Umm... Can we talk?
The truth is, there's something I want to show you.
To me? You mean Unit 3?!
Here.
It is Unit 3...
Unfortunately, Commander Nakato's classified most of the data.
This is all I can show you.
This... This is unbelievable! All of this is...?!
Well? Can you fly it?
It's your choice whether you take Unit 3 or not.
That'd violate our orders...
You need Unit 3 now, don't you?!
Why else did you come?
The guys upstairs will understand. You'd be defending the Federation.
Anyway, I'll leave you now.
I hope you'll give me a good answer.
Nina!
Nina, the lieutenant has agreed to it.
Is that true, Kou?
Nina, I...
No! Why do you have to go that far?!
There's no time!
While we're standing here, Gato and his people are...!
I have to get dressed.
You poor dear. You're running out of time.
It's already reached lunar orbit.
And your last hope, the Feddie fleet,
...is helpless before Gato.
Beginning mirror angle adjustment!
Number 1, activated! Number 3, activated!
Open detonator condenser circuit!
We really don't want to drop this colony on Luna.
That's why I'm telling you how you can save Von Braun.
Go on, you only have two choices now.
Either let the colony hit and die, or...
Colony thrusters, activated! Accelerating!
What?! They've ignited the colony's maneuvering propellant?
Wh-Where's it headed?!
Accelerating like that, the colony will...!
It'll leave lunar orbit...
...and this time be drawn in by the Earth's gravity!
We... We've been had!
A feint?! Their real target for the colony drop is the Earth?!
They're recreating the worst disaster of the One Year War!
We have 38 hours until it hits the Earth!
But, why pull this feint?
Of course! To make the pursuit fleet use up all its propellant!
This is no time to be vacillating! Lieutenant Uraki!
This is the Madras! We're out of propellant and cannot continue on.
This is the Monterey! Thrust is dropping.
Falling away from battle line!
God dammit! If this keeps up, how many ships will we have left?!
How long till those supply ships get here?
- Lucette! - Lieutenant! This way!
Commander! That pilot from the Albion's entered the factory block!
What?! Get him out of there!
Don't let him touch Unit 3!
I authorize you to shoot him if he resists!
- Damn it... Let's go! - Yes, sir!
Ready when you are, Lucette.
Nice timing, Lieutenant.
This... It doesn't use a core block system.
And that tail binder can also be used as a locking system, right?
You passed the test, Lieutenant. Now get going.
I'll give you the details later.
Hold it right there, Uraki!
Just what do you think you're doing, Lieutenant?
Now get away from the Gundam!
I'm not bluffing!
Lieutenant Uraki! Get in the cockpit, quick!
Don't underestimate me!
Come here. Do it now and I'll overlook this.
You! Are you really this blind?!
The colony!
You fool!
Lieutenant Uraki!
Lucette!
You son of bitch! Using a civilian as a shield, huh?!
Theft of Unit 3 and the murder of a civilian!
They'd usually hold a court-martial for you...
...but I'll just carry out the sentence myself right now!
Okay, rocks for brains! Drop the guns now!
Hey, you sure run some quick and dirty trials, Commander!
You! When did you?!
Tell your men to stand down, Commander Nakato.
Our enemy is the Delaz Fleet, isn't it?
Lucette!
Nina, please!
A doctor! Get a doctor, fast!
Lucette!
Nina... Take care of... Unit 3...
I've understood from the beginning...
Why you were so against using Unit 3...
You mean you knew about Kou and I?
No... You're not just worried about protecting him.
I know what you're most afraid of, too...
Lucette... That's why you!
Doctor! Come on, hurry!
Three years ago...
I knew that, three years ago, back on Luna...
That you and Lieutenant Gato were lovers.
Yes... That's why...
That's why I can't bear to see them fighting.
Nina... I know you can...
Unit 3... Get Unit 3...
Lucette!
LUCETTE!
Lord, grant your blessing upon Lucette Audevie.
They call this thing a mobile suit?!
Dammit! My timing when I switch over to auto is...!
Look at the evaluation monitor.
You have to switch weapons on the unarmored container within 3 seconds!
So much for the enemies who were following us.
More reinforcements?
Strange... There's no data on this one.
hitori fukai yami All alone in the deep darkness.
michi wo nakusu yoru On a night that swallows up the road.
mabushii asahi no kioku wo Searching on and on for...
sagashitsuzuketeiru ...the memory of a brilliant dawn.
toki ni unmei wa There are times when destiny...
kokoro tamesu kaze ...is a wind that tests your heart.
ai wa subete wo tsutsumu sora Love is a sky that embraces everything...
asu wo utsushiteiru ...and reflects the dawn of a new day.
Dreamer...
atsui kodo wo yobisamaseba ii I should revive that warm heartbeat inside...
Dreamer...
kogoeta yume ga mata kagayaki hajimeru That frozen dream has begun to shine again.
Evergreen...
NEXT EPISODE
The point of no return.
The last point at which the colony's fall can be stopped.
The point of no return.
The point where everything ends.
Cross it, and no man can change destiny.
Gundam Unit 3. The Neue Ziel.
Uraki and Gato, the men of destiny.
The limit to many destinies draws near.
And the Earth, too, draws near...
ASSAULT ON THE POINT OF NO RETURN