Commander Asuno!
Have you discovered anything, Dique?
I've analyzed what I can, but I don't have the equipment here to do more.
All I can tell you is that thing's unbelievable.
Really?
Its response speed totally outclasses our current mobile suits.
It's packed with engineering marvels that we could only dream about.
It's the perfect fighting machine.
By the way, you know what that is, right?
Yeah.
This device seems to forcibly draw out X-Rounder ability.
It stimulates the X-Region in the brain with a magnetic pulse,
thus allowing the pilot to exhibit powers resembling X-Rounder abilities, if only partially.
But, if they do that...
Yes.
Forcibly activating the X-Region will most likely have a detrimental effect on normal brain function.
If a pilot keeps using it, he'll eventually suffer serious brain damage.
But we won't know for sure until we get the autopsy report on the dead pilot.
A perfect mobile suit and a helmet that draws out X-Rounder powers...
No wonder they're so strong.
Dique, I want you to analyze that.
I have to inform Big Ring about this.
Got it.
A helmet that draws out X-Rounder powers...
If I just had that helmet, I could...
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
Did you finish with the check?
Episode 25 The Terrifying Mu-szell
Yeah, it’s amazing.
I'm amazed it didn't explode.
Aren't you going to go see it?
The enemy's mobile suit head, that is.
Oh, no I'm all set.
I'm going to give it a good inspection once everyone else is finished with it.
I see.
Yes.
We're in a war, aren't we.
Well, I thought I knew that.
But when I saw the dead pilot, it hit me again.
We pilots never know when we're going to die.
Maybe tomorrow...
No, even now, a deploy order could be issued,
and I may never come back.
That's why...
so that I can die at any time without regret,
I always want to make sure I have no unfinished business.
Lieutenant?
So, there's something I want to tell you!
Y-Yes?
What is it?
You may think it’s strange for me to say this to you so suddenly,
and we've never even gone out together,
but we've... eaten together in the mess hall, but...
that's just a small thing—
No, I mean, there's something more important than all that!
Um, I don't really understand what you're saying...
Sergeant Major Ruth!
Y-Yes!
Would you...
please marry me?!
Sergeant Major...
Um, well..
I'm sorry!
Now he's done it.
There's no way that's happening.
Commander Asuno!
What?
Please let me use that helmet.
If that helmet really draws out powers equal to an X-Rounder's, let me use it!
Then, I'll be able to defeat even more enemies than before!
No.
That helmet is dangerous.
I cannot permit its use.
But!
This discussion is over.
If I just had that helmet, I would be stronger!
I could defeat Zeheart!
My humblest apologies, Lord Ezelcant.
As commander, I take full responsibility for the failure of the operation to capture Big Ring.
I am ready to accept whatever punishment you deem fit.
My plan encompasses all possible outcomes.
You have achieved the minimum goal of the "Capture Big Ring" operation.
During the operation, I was able to gauge the strength of the EFF.
Their deployment strategies, their adaptability, their X-Rounder power...
That is the information we've obtained by sacrificing a few soldiers.
Based on the data you obtained, I have finally finished it.
A perfect invasion strategy.
A perfect... invasion strategy?
That's right.
This strategy will not fail.
Let us begin, Zeheart.
Our hope; the creation of our New World.
Yes, sir.
What?! You're kidding, right?
Why are our sorties cancelled now?
You even agreed to let us avenge Gren and Zel, Captain!
The next operation has been decided.
We will also be deployed.
If you call yourself a solder, you will not disobey your commander's orders.
Are you serious?
Between our pride and that kid's orders, it's obvious which is more important.
I agree with Lessie.
Even among X-Rounders we are the elite of the elite.
The Magicians Eight.
For us to willingly withdraw without avenging our comrade...
is not beautiful at all.
Do you feel the same, Mink?
Yes.
So much so that I want to take off and lead the attack myself.
How about you, Captain?
Are you really going to try and stop us?
Oh?
Well, aren't you all having an interesting conversation in here.
You...
Did you just hear...
We can't have you disregarding the commander's orders and going out on your own.
Don't make that face at me.
I'm not going to tattle on you.
I'm coming with you.
You have no problem with that, right?
Mobile suit launch?
This is the Downess command center. Respond.
Who's in there?!
We haven't given any order to launch!
Desil Galette,
Mink Leiden,
Lessie Adonel,
and Leo Luis. Four units.
Call them back immediately!
No, there's no point. Leave them be.
But...
I don't want the Earth Federation to pick up on our movements by intercepting any careless transmissions.
Understood.
I'm coming now.
Wait for me,
Flit!
Unmanned patrol craft R33, S31
detecting fluctuation in the infrared spectrum.
Unmanned patrol craft T30 confirms.
Consistent with waste heat from a Vagan ship.
All right. Commander Asuno's prediction was correct.
The enemy's target is probably...
Nortram... is it?
Yes.
It's an indispensable colony in intermediate circular orbit above the defenses of the Earth Sphere.
It's a weapons production facility as well as a general command center.
If Nortram falls, the Earth Federation's strategies will fall apart, and the enemy will easily be able to invade Earth.
That why we had such a hurried departure from Solon City...
Algreus is in command of the fleet and heading towards it.
Even this ship will be part of our plan.
Understood.
We will put forth all our effort.
Report.
Signal on enemy detections systems.
Unknown units at Bow 442. Four of them.
These are...
Vagan mobile suits.
I came, Flit!
Come on, let’s play!
This is...
Desil and the X-Rounder squadron!
Why now...?
All hands, battle stations!
Mobile suits, prepare to launch!
I repeat, all hands, battle stations!
Mobile suits, prepare to launch!
The enemy's coming!
I hear it's the X-Rounders!
Are you serious?
They said the black one's coming.
It's not Zeheart?
But, they said X-Rounders...
I won't be able to do it as I am now!
Not like this!
Asemu?
Is Asemu late again?
Tell him to get down here right now.
Understood.
Listen up, the enemy are X-Rounders.
Stay close.
Roger!
Woolf Enneacle, G-Bouncer, going out!
There it is.
As long as I have this...
What are you doing here?
Here they come.
Move it, grunts!
Damn.
We're your opponents!
I know you're in there!
If you won’t come out, I'll blow you apart with the rest of the ship!
Flit!
Weapons, rapid fire mode.
I will manually input the details.
Set the firing interval to one shot per second.
What?
I can predict your movements, Desil!
What's going on with the AGE-2?
Why hasn't it launched yet?
Um...
Why are you here?
What are you going to do with that?
I... want to use this while I fight!
Please, let me do it!
That's ridiculous!
It's to defeat the Vagan X-Rounders!
I need to have power that can compete with them!
No, no you can't!
This damages your brain!
Put that stuff out of your head and get to the mobile suit deck!
Got it?!
These guys...
They're all pushovers except for the white one.
Especially those two blue ones.
Ensign Max!
Arisa! Max!
Die, Earthers!
At least may the flowers of your lives
scatter beautifully!
What?
Gundam...
Ensign Max, Arisa, get back!
Yeah!
Okay!
I'm sorry for being late, Commander!
You... that...
Asemu!
I'll call him back right away.
No, in this situation, we must let him fight.
Understood.
How dare you...
How dare you damage my beautiful machine!
You bastard!
Asemu!
You don't have time to look away!
Hey hey, what's wrong?!
I can see it!
This is an X-Rounder's power?
Don't underestimate me, Earther!
I'll chop you into little bits!
Impossible... I...
This isn't beautiful at all!
Leo!
How dare you kill Leo!
I've got you!
You're not getting away!
Mink!
As if I'd let you!
You're too full of yourself, Earther!
I'm... being pushed back...
I'm one of the Magicians 8!
Don't underestimate me!
I don't care about some ability that predicts how I'm going to move!
This is my ability.
Lessie!
How dare you... how dare you!
I won’t let you get away!
Wh-What's this?!
Hey, are you okay, Asemu?!
What will you do? Keep fighting this battle alone?
Or...
Damn you!
Do you know what you've done?
You didn't just put yourself in danger.
If things had gone badly, you would have put your comrades in danger as well.
Do not disobey your commanding officer ever again.
Do you want to become an X-Rounder that badly, Asemu?
Well, if I don't... I'll never catch up to Dad...
That's fine, isn't it?
If you can't become an X-Rounder, become Asemu Asuno the Super Pilot.
Super Pilot?
It means being an awesome pilot even though you're not an X-Rounder.
Like me!
This time I defeated an X-Rounder.
And you did before, with the Gundam.
You just have to refine those skills.
Become strong, Asemu.
I know you can do it.
Commander...
Even if you possess superior skills,
if your heart's weak and rotten, it's all for nothing.
I told you, didn't it? That's where strong guys win in the end.
Thank you, Commander!
Hey hey, cut that out. I'll get itchy.
Shouldn't you meet with Desil?
Not for now.
I must first modify the strategy.
I understand
Desil, if your actions continue to obstruct our intentions...
I will eliminate you.
Dammit! Dammit!
Dammit!
This isn't what I'm really capable of!
Not at all!
Commander Algreus!
What is it?
Look at that!
Distance 3500.
Showing magnification!
Wh-What... is that?!
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
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The enemy mobile fortress appears in the Earth sphere.
The curtain rises on the decisive struggle to obtain the peerless paradise.
Next time on Gundam AGE:
"The Earth... is our Eden."
The Earth... is our Eden
Three destinies will form history...
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