I'll be leaving your care now.
Grodek Ainoa!
To a true unsung hero!
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 23 The Suspicious Colony
Commander Zeheart.
Your extremely incompetent leadership led to our defeat.
The honor of the Magicians Eight has been gravely wounded.
You seem to be a superb pilot, but how good a commander are you?
We can never let this happen again.
I'll keep that in mind.
We expect great things of you.
Since you're a fellow X-Rounder.
We'd like to stay on good terms.
I'm terribly sorry.
The orders I gave were inadequate.
As commander, the responsibility is all mine.
Next time we'll live up to their expectations.
More importantly, I've received word that the Diva is on the move.
Yes.
It's heading to Solon City by itself.
To Solon City?
That may pose a problem.
The Solon City port authority has confirmed our entry route.
The Diva will now being docking with the colony.
After docking, comply fully with any instructions issued by the colony.
Take great care not to make them needlessly suspicious.
Understood.
Is that acceptable?
You're the captain of this ship.
During the last battle, our force managed to acquire some Vagan mobile suit parts.
A thorough analysis showed they used raw materials
that can only be manufactured by Techno Solon, a company in the Earth Sphere.
An Earth Sphere company is helping the Vagan?
That's right.
So you're sending our ship to Solon City, where Techno Solon is based?
I decided it would be more appropriate
to carry out an investigation with a few reliable people,
to avoid arousing suspicion.
I'll be accompanying you this time.
On the Diva, Commander?
If necessary, I'm prepared to enter battle.
We need to eliminate this cancer.
But there's a possibility of civilian casualties.
I thought you might oppose me.
Flit...
But...
That's precisely why I'm going.
We must show no weakness to the Vagan!
They'll take advantage of it, and take away things we can't replace!
Yes, sir.
Flit...
Your hatred for the Vagan hasn't faded at all.
I can't believe there's a battleship here...
Don't be scared.
You've handled things well so far.
But it's the military we're dealing with this time!
We can't manipulate them with money and threats.
If they're here to investigate, that means they don't have hard evidence yet.
Act confident!
Okay, just as planned.
I'll meet with the higher-ups at Techno Solon and buy time.
Being captain sure seems tough.
I'm the one who's best at negotiation.
So this'll be easy, then?
Not at all.
I'm nervous.
Well, you've got me, just in case.
You can relax and focus on your mission.
I'll be counting on you.
Sergeant Major Remi Ruth.
Lieutenant Obright.
Is that Commander Asuno's AGE-1?
Yes. I can't believe I get to see the legendary machine up close!
Cleaning up?
Yes.
I'm cleaning the catapult a bit.
I thought it was cleaned automatically.
Not good enough!
You should clean the doorstep of your house by hand!
Doorstep?
Yes.
If the Diva was a house, then this would be the doorstep, right?
Is... that so?
Am I strange?
But the Diva really feels like my home.
When I'm with the crew, I think, "This is what family feels like."
Family, huh?
Does that make me your big brother?
It sure does!
You're number one aboard the Diva!
I feel like I can talk to you more than anybody.
Number one...
E-Excuse me!
Talking to a superior officer like that!
Oh, it's not a...
I'm really sorry!
I'm such an idiot.
I'm always like this...
Number one, huh?
Asemu!
What is it?
I thought we could talk a little.
Alert standby isn't free time.
Get back to the ready room.
I know that!
I'll go right back!
I see.
All right, then.
Thank you for your cooperation in this investigation.
No, not at all.
We can't have these unfounded allegations interfering with our business.
Did you come here alone?
Yes. The investigation is mostly a formality.
I'll just be asking a few questions.
I see...
This isn't really my style.
So this area's a dummy, huh?
Vagan!
I didn't expect anyone to find this place.
But that doesn't mean I'm just going to retreat.
This is an important base for Vagan's conquest of the Earth Sphere.
For the sake of our plan, we can't afford to lose this place!
Fire!
Yahoo!
My cover was blown too early.
Stay safe, Millais!
I've confirmed Commander Woolf's signal.
That's the sign he's found evidence.
Lieutenant Irissya Murai.
Yes, sir!
We will now begin the operation with Vice Admiral Flit Asuno in command.
In the captain's absence, I'll take command of the ship.
We're taking control of the target facility under the authority of the Federation Forces.
Mobile suits on standby, prepare to launch!
We're sending out mobile suits?
We confirmed they're working with the Vagan, so now they're our enemy.
But that's...!
If we engage in an area so dense with civilian facilities,
we won't be able to avoid civilian casualties!
Mobile suits can't be the only option!
I'm not asking for your opinion.
Go at once.
But...!
If we can't eliminate the enemy, the damage will be even greater.
Shouldn't we think of a way where nobody has to die?!
That's not your decision. It's mine, as your commander.
A moment's hesitation can lead to the worst outcome.
You're saying you don't care about sacrificing the citizens?
I won't do it!
Lieutenant Obright will command the mobile suit team.
Hurry up and launch the Adeles with Titus equipment!
Roger!
Asemu!
Go.
He's the Gundam's pilot.
Right!
What's up with Asemu?
Arisa, let's go.
Right!
That's...
Vagan!
I didn't have a choice!
The Vagan threatened us into helping them...
It was the only way to protect Solon City.
Millais, get in!
Now!
You too! Now!
No, I have to help my remaining employees evacuate.
But...
Please, let me perform my last duty...
All right.
I guess they were never planning to surrender quietly.
Yeah.
They're here!
It's already reached here?
Romary?
Asemu...
Would my father continue to stand his ground after seeing this?
Does he believe this is necessary to defeat the Vagan?
Asemu...
I think what you're saying is right.
But this is war!
I know that.
Everyone's sad, but they endure it.
Even the commander.
And even me.
I'm sure Zeheart feels the same way now that he has to fight you.
Zeheart's different.
I won't hesitate this time!
I'm going to defeat you, Asemu!
He's not sad at all.
Whatever you think, he's the enemy.
In the end...
He's a Vagan!
Romary!
Asemu!
Arisa and the others are under attack!
Where are you?
If we can't eliminate the enemy, the damage will be even greater.
A moment's hesitation can lead to the worst outcome.
What's wrong?
What happened? Hey!
I'll send you my location data.
Send the AGE-2 out on autopilot!
R-Right!
Asemu.
Romary...
I didn't mean to hurt you.
I'm sorry.
I'll protect you now.
Asemu!
Reinforcements?
But I can't hand this place over to you!
That was a pretty showy appearance, eh Asemu?
Hey, what's up?
At least answer me!
Hey!
It self-destructed?
They won't let us have the information, huh?
Yes, it's all been taken care of without a hitch.
I've confirmed the death of the Vagan man.
Yes. All physical evidence is gone. Just as planned.
Romary!
I'm sorry to worry you all.
Where's Commander Asuno?
He only just left.
Where's Asemu?
What's wrong? What's wrong?
Stuck in the brig for a while.
I see.
I had something to show him, too.
Did you find any answers when you ran away?
I didn't run away.
I didn't think I could follow those orders.
You're a failure as a soldier.
And that's not how a man should act, either.
But still, you got into the Gundam again.
In the end, people like us can only find answers by fighting.
This is war!
You don't have time to stop and worry.
It's not your dad that you need to surpass, or anybody else.
It's yourself.
Mr. Grodek...
It's been a long time, Flit.
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 naru n da
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
utsumuita shisen wo sukoshi age mieta asa wo sundeta
I raised my eyes a little, still downcast, and saw the dawning sun break
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 ni denai kotae wa tsurakute kurushii yo
The answer I can't seem to find has weighed heavily on me for a long time
kantan ni denai kotae wa tsurakute kurushii yo
The answer I can't seem to find has weighed heavily on me for a long time
tatta ichido no miss wo
You shouldn't brood over
tatta ichido no miss wo
You shouldn't brood over
nandomo kuyokuyo shinaide
a single mistake in the past
nandomo kuyokuyo 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
kizutsuki tachidomari tsurakute kurushii yo
It's painful and hard to be wounded and frustrated
kizutsuki tachidomari tsurakute kurushii yo
It's painful and hard to be wounded and frustrated
dakedo ichidokkiri da jibun wo kuyokuyo semezu ni arukeba
If you came out of your shell but once without being so hard on yourself
dakedo ichidokkiri da jibun wo kuyokuyo 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 reunion of friends.
Two lives drawn together are tossed about in the whirlwind of war.
Next time, on Mobile Suit Gundam AGE...
X-Rounder
"X-Rounder."
Three destinies will form history...
Gundapedia Adele
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The Adele is a mass-produced mobile suit whose design is based on the Gundam's.
It replaced the Genoace as the mainstay of the Federation's arsenal.
Since it is based on the Gundam's design, it can use interchangeable parts like Titus.
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