The Red Mobile Suit
Phantoms in the Way
Beginning Zedas-R performance test.
Even with a partial upgrade, this is all it can do?
I knew you'd be dissatisfied.
It's what I expected.
No mobile suit has ever moved the way I wanted it to.
Please wait a little longer until the new machine is complete.
We're making final adjustments to improve the responsiveness.
With this unit, the new Gundam won't be a threat to you any more.
Please speed up the work.
I'll be facing the Gundam in the next operation.
Yes, sir.
There is no need to fear it.
Not for me.
Vagan.
A new nation created by those abandoned in the Mars Sphere after the failed settlement plan.
Forced to live in this harsh environment,
the Vagan began a grand plan to take back the paradise known as Earth.
ai ja nai sawarenai
It's not love; I can't touch you
tada hakanai negai deshita
I just had harbored some fleeting wishes
kimi dake sore dake
Wishes about you, no more
mitsumeteita hikari deshita
I stared at the light that was you
ima unmei wo hamidashite
Now we break free of fate
sutorobo no toki ga kimi wo sarau mae ni sa
before a time of uncertainty blows you far away
motto hayaku kakenuketeyuku
We will go faster than ever before
ano hoshi ni naritai
I want to be your star
maboroshi demo ii
I don't mind if I can never become it
oikakete chiri ni naru made
It's my goal until I turn to dust
ima ginga wo matataite
Now I shine onto the galaxy
monokuro no yume ga boku wo sasou mae ni sa
before despair sneaks into my dreams and hopes
konya mayowazu ni mune wo saku
Tonight we act without hesitation, without regard for others
ano hoshi ni naritai
I want to be your star
Episode 20 The Red Mobile Suit
Daz, the X-Rounders wake up from cold sleep today, right?
Yes.
I've just been informed that they've all just awakened.
I see.
Desil, I'm coming in.
It's been a while, Desil.
I've returned from my infiltration mission.
I heard you finished your cold sleep,
so I wanted to tell you about...
Infiltration missions sure are hard work.
When you're a valuable X-Rounder like me,
you're allowed to roam around freely from a young age,
you get to fight on the front lines,
and of course, you're spared from such mundane chores.
They preserve you like this.
Do you get it?
Lord Ezelcant recognizes my talents.
Commander Zeheart, may I have a minute?
Come in.
Commander, all units are ready for the operation.
I've been promoted to commander of the Earth Occupation Forces.
It was after you went into cold sleep.
I'm sorry I couldn't tell you sooner.
Commander?
You're ranked higher than I am?!
We expect to finish adjusting the unit by the time we reach the operation area.
Expectations aren't enough.
This operation will have a major effect on the war.
Yes, sir!
Gundam, the evolving mobile suit.
Our target is its core, the AGE System.
We know the AGE System's core is inside the Gundam's chest.
It gathers data directly from the battlefield to evolve its design.
So this time, the AGE System must be...
Either captured or destroyed.
In either case, we'll have to fight the Gundam.
But the existence of such a system means their technology level exceeds our predictions.
Even the Federation can't analyze the contents of the AGE System, so it can't make copies.
If we seize it, we can stop the Gundam's evolution.
This is the predicted trajectory of the ship carrying the Gundam.
We'll stand by near the operation area and launch an ambush.
Wait.
If their destination is Big Ring, the Federation command center,
they'd normally take the shortest route: this one.
What's this?
It's the XD37 shoal zone.
The Diva is about to enter the XD37 shoal zone.
All hands, report to obstacle navigation stations.
So this is it...
Why do you sound so timid?
I didn't mean it that way...
I was just thinking that it limits the effectiveness of our enemy detection systems!
That's exactly how we're keeping the Vagan from finding us.
And that's why we changed course.
Our priority now is to avoid combat.
So we're avoiding combat...
What's on your mind, Romary?
Are you worried about him?
Asemu Asuno?
N-No. It's not like that...
Hey, rookies!
Eating up?
Don't just eat.
You need to turn it into power during battle.
Like this.
How is that any different from just eating it normally?
Beats me...
How is it different? How is it different?
Just do it.
R-Right.
Eat whenever you get the chance.
Never let your guard down.
Yes, sir!
He's right, the enemy could attack at any time.
Yeah.
The adjustments have just been completed.
Will you be able to keep up with me, Zeydra?
The Zeydra is a machine created specifically to enhance the powers of an X-Rounder.
Wear this when you sortie.
What's this?
It'll help you control your X-Rounder abilities, Master Zeheart.
Control?
Technically, it stabilizes your abilities and lets you communicate with the machine.
In your case, using your full power would destroy the mobile suit, so...
So I have to put up with it because of the power I possess, huh?
Taking it on and off repeatedly will decrease its effectiveness.
If the fighting drags out, I recommend you wear it all the time.
Such a conspicuous color.
Will we see the great Commander's power?
Zeheart...
I just can't fight you...
I knew it.
Arisa...
I thought you looked kind of gloomy.
Tell me about it.
Something's bugging you, right?
When we went out to fight last time, did you think about the enemy pilots?
We don't have time for that.
Even if we do, I'll try not to.
This is war, isn't it?
Man up!
Slapping guys on the butt is a tradition in my family!
What's going on?
Picking up something on enemy detection systems.
High possibility they're Vagan!
All hands to battle stations!
Now matching search data!
All emergency crews, report to your stations at once!
What are they doing on this route?
An ambush?!
Hey, old man! The maintenance is done, right?
I told you to call me Dad—I mean Lieutenant! Not old man!
Whatever! Is it finished?!
All set!
So is Asemu's AGE-2!
Thank you very much!
Good job, Lieutenant Dique!
Be careful, okay?
Worry too much, and Mom will yell at you again.
"Man up", she'll say!
Get going!
Mr. Dique is your dad?
I get that a lot.
I take after my mom!
Search data match complete.
Six Dorados!
Two Baqtos!
A battle here, of all places...
Listen up, rookies!
It's too soon for you to be fighting in a shoal zone.
But the enemy's here, so we don't have a choice!
Just keep your cool!
Yes, sir!
And Asemu, don't worry too much about what happened last time.
Yes, sir.
When you're young, you need to go full throttle!
Yes, sir!
That's what I want to hear!
Let's go!
Woolf team, launching!
Asemu Asuno, Gundam AGE-2, here I go!
Woolf team has finished launching!
Prepare to intercept Vagan mobile suits!
Activity at bow 543!
Something behind the enemy that looks like another Vagan machine!
It's approaching at three times the speed!
Asemu. Can you shoot me now?
Vagan-type unit detected behind the enemy, at bow 543!
It's approaching the Woolf team!
Three times the speed of the others?!
What is it?!
That kind of speed in a shoal zone?
God, give me strength...
He's not our only customer, guys!
Let's start with a warm-up!
Yahoo!
I can do this!
I did it last time!
Don't rush it!
Ah, jeez...
Shoot them down one at a time!
Calm down! Calm down! Calm down! Calm down!
An unknown unit has entered the mobile suit combat zone!
I know!
Come on! I'll deal with you.
After I went out of my way to greet you!
Got you!
Okay, that's one down!
Asemu! He's heading your way!
This machine can keep up with me!
Is that all you've got, Gundam?!
So this is the power of the new model?
However!
Hah! He runs away fast, too!
Sorry to keep you waiting, Asemu!
Commander Woolf!
He's on a whole other level.
Obright!
Max!
Arisa!
You take care of the small fry!
Roger!
These aren't small fry at all...
Got him!
You saved me!
Arisa, let's do this together!
Right!
Now, we'll go one-on-one!
No, we won't.
Don't get in my way!
My opponent is the Gundam!
He's coming!
That's strange...
What is?
Only one of them is attacking the Gundam.
The others aren't even trying.
Why...?
He can tell what I'm going to do?!
You're...!
Zeheart!
That's you, isn't it, Zeheart?
Answer me!
Is that you, Zeheart?
So what... if it is?!
Why?
Why are you doing this?
So what if I'm your opponent?
"So what"?! How can you say that?
If you don't want to fight, get off the battlefield!
You don't even have the resolve to give up, do you?
I'm here to destroy the Gundam!
So I'm the only one who thinks of us as friends?
Am I, Zeheart?!
I can't just get taken out like this!
Do you think you can defeat me with that?
If you want to fight, then come at me! I'll end this!
Wait!
Asemu!
Come back!
Going full throttle is fine, but it's all for nothing if you die!
I'm going to finish this.
This is the end, Asemu.
This is the power of an X-Rounder.
It's not just your softness that makes you unfit for battle.
Asemu.
Never let me see you again.
Zeheart...
What are you saying?
I heard the news, Commander.
The Gundam got away, huh?
Yes.
You're a lousy liar.
You held back and saved your friend, didn't you?
You can't fool me.
I wonder what would happen if Lord Ezelcant caught wind of this.
He's not leaving his room?
I'd better go tell him off.
But I guess I can do it tomorrow.
Sometimes... men just need to be alone.
Zeheart...
Did you let me go?
Are you saying I'm not strong enough to fight?
An X-Rounder...
Even I...!
kabe ni motarete hitobanjuu
All night I stood leaning against the wall
kangaete mita n da jibun no koto
and pondered who I want to be
eranda ikusaki wa koko de ii no ka
I wondered if the path I chose is right
wakaranaku nanda
and got nowhere
demo kotae nante denai mama sa
But, you know, we never find answers to that
doko ni ita tte hisshi na mono sa
Nobody really has it
utsuridashitemo sukoshi dake mieta za wo shimeta
Even if everything starts changing again, some things won't
boku ga boku de aru tame ni
What are the things I can't lose
boku ga boku de aru tame ni
What are the things I can't lose
ushinaccha ikenai mono wa nani
if I want to be myself?
ushinaccha ikenai mono wa nani
if I want to be myself?
kantan ittenai kotae wa tsurakute kurushii yo
The answer I can't phrase easily has weighed heavily on me for a long time
kantan ittenai kotae wa tsurakute kurushii yo
The answer I can't phrase easily has weighed heavily on me for a long time
tatta ichido no missu wo
You shouldn't brood over
tatta ichido no missu wo
You shouldn't brood over
nandomo kudoku yo shinaide
a single mistake in the past
nandomo kudoku yo shinaide
a single mistake in the past
arukeba aiseru kara
You can find love if you come out of your shell
arukeba aiseru kara
You can find love if you come out of your shell
boku ga boku de aru tame ni
So that I can be myself
sore ga nanika wo sagashite
I have to look for something
hitotsukitachi tomari tsurakute kurushii yo
You've felt bitter for so many months now
hitotsukitachi tomari tsurakute kurushii yo
You've felt bitter for so many months now
dakedo ichido kimi ga jibun wo kudoku yo semezu ni arukeba
If you came out of your shell but once without being so hard on yourself
dakedo ichido kimi ga jibun wo kudoku yo semezu ni arukeba
If you came out of your shell but once without being so hard on yourself
aiseru sa my world
you could find love in my world
aiseru sa my world
you could find love in my world
Next Time
A larger-than-life father.
A friend turned enemy.
Asemu challenges the phantoms within his heart.
Next time, on Mobile Suit Gundam AGE...
"Phantoms in the Way."
Phantoms in the Way
Three destinies will form history...
Gundapedia Zeydra
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Zeydra is a mobile suit developed exclusively for Zeheart Galette, a top class X-Rounder.
Its performance surpasses other units specialized for X-Rounders,
and that allows it be modified to handle Zeheart's reaction time.
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