Reduce forward speed.
Maintain standard altitude.
Engines are in Earth navigation mode. No problems detected.
Okay.
Nothing on the enemy detection system.
No hostiles detected in the area.
Our ship is currently headed for Rostroulan via this route.
We'll arrive in two days.
I've heard that more and more units are gathering there.
To launch a full-scale attack on this.
Yes. We'll join that operation as soon as we reach the base.
But is it okay for us to take our time like this?
Um... I was just thinking, if we flew higher and raised our speed,
we could get there in a day...
We're trying to stay invisible to enemies in satellite orbit.
I've calculated the enemy's orbit,
and determined the route and speed that makes us hardest to find.
If they detect us, not only will they learn Rostroulan's location,
but the goal of the operation as well.
Oh, I see...
Now, once we get there—
What's going on? What happened?
Explosions on our underside!
Multiple infrared readings directly below us!
This looks like...
an enemy attack!
The Mars settlement plan.
The people left behind in the Mars Sphere in the wake of its failure
formed the independent nation of Vagan,
and launched a war against the Earth Federation government.
70 years have already passed
since the conflict began.
todokasete kono mune ni
Let your voice reach my heart
kasuka ni nokoru kimi no koe wo
though it lingers but faintly in the air
yume ja nai genjitsu de
In a world I know to be no dream
samayoitsuzuketeita
I kept wandering
tachidomaru no mo mae ni susumu koto mo
Halting in your tracks and walking ahead proudly
atozusari na ki ga shiteta
both seemed too fearsome a choice
tojikomerareta shikakui sora no shita
Here on the board, where we are bound to
iki wo hisometeta
I tried to breathe softly to blend in
tsumetai hoho wo tsutawaru kako no yowasa nugutte
I swept away the weakness of the past trailing down my cheeks
hikari sasu basho he kono te wo nobasu yo
and held out my hands to the light
todokasete kono mune ni
Let your voice reach my heart
kasuka ni nokoru kimi no koe wo
though it lingers but faintly in the air
yume ja nai genjitsu de
In a world that I know is not a dream
sagashitsuzuketeru
I kept searching
todokaseru sono mune ni
I will let my feelings and my voice
tashika na omoi boku no koe wo
reach your heart
owaranai genjitsu de
Through days without end
sakebitsuzuketeiku
I will be proud, be strong
ashita wo shinjite
and have faith in the future
Episode 31 Terror! The Ghosts of the Desert
They got us.
Yes. We didn't expect an attack from under the sand.
Let's see it.
Yes, sir.
These machines seem to be able to move through the sand.
Image analysis confirms 18 of them.
We've detected weak communication signals between them.
They may be unmanned drones operating as a group.
We can't confirm anything else.
That would explain why we didn't see them.
The Vagan really know what they're doing.
Their weapons are so well adapted to Earth's environment.
Is this the time to be impressed?
No, I'm sorry.
But this really is very interesting.
How can they have stronger mobile suits than the Federation?
Why do they have technology like the invisible umbrella?
It's a fascinating mystery.
Right now, we should be thinking of how to deal with this.
Of course.
However... we barely managed to get away,
and some of the Diva's engines are damaged.
We're barely able to move.
And there's something else that bothers me.
Why were there no mobile suits this time?
That's right.
The Phantom 3...
Excuse me.
I just received some information.
Read it.
R-Right.
During Vagan's mass attack,
a Federation ship in this area engaged the enemy and then stopped transmitting.
A team was dispatched to find it, and they went missing as well.
The last report of the ship that engaged them said there were three enemy mobile suits.
They appear to have destroyed three of our ships and ten mobile suits.
Central Command designated them as an unknown enemy unit,
and named them the Phantom 3.
The Phantom 3... The ghosts of the desert?
Why are we only getting this information now?!
I-I'm sorry!
Now, now, no need to yell.
But this makes one thing clear.
The enemy will surely attack us again.
And that's why we need to do everything we can.
First, equip all mobile suits for desert use.
Next...
I wonder what they're talking about.
Hey! What are you doing there?
Aunt Unoa!
So you were assigned to this ship's medical crew.
I got the transfer notice on Act 3.
I've been so busy that I haven't had time to talk to you.
I'm glad I get to be on the same ship as you.
Thanks.
And I'm glad to be on the same ship as you and Dad.
Oh, yeah.
I got a message from Mom and Ms. Romary.
They evacuated to a neighboring town.
Really?
You should contact them, too.
Ms. Romary would be happy.
Nah.
She'd just tell me to get off the ship.
Because she's your mom!
Wait! Wait!
Haro, escaping! Haro, escaping!
Don't let it get away!
Catch it!
Wait!
Huh? Those kids...
Hey! Wait up!
Kio! Ms. Unoa!
Looks like you're having a hard time.
Yeah...
Why are you dressed like that?
I'm... in a hurry right now.
We'll talk later.
Hey you guys, wait!
Wendy was studying medicine in school, right?
So I'm having her assist me.
And her first job is minding those kids.
Oh, so that's it.
There you are.
Ms. Shanalua!
The captain told me to give you some guidance.
Come with me.
Wootbit, come over here!
Right!
Sorry that it's been so busy even though you just got here.
No, I'm learning a lot just by watching you work!
Yeah? Glad to hear it.
Yeah!
No, not like that.
How many times do I have to tell you?
Don't lose your focus just because it's a simulator.
She's a pretty strict teacher.
You and Kio are about the same age, and you're both new here.
Be nice to him.
Okay...
All right, let's get going.
Listen.
Try to keep moving at all times. Be aware of the enemy's location.
Don't let your guard down after you shoot.
Pound these three things into your head.
That's a lot to take in all at once.
And it's different from what Grandpa taught me.
You're putting too much emphasis on offense.
In short, you rush in too much.
I'm not teaching you how to defeat your opponent...
I'm teaching you to protect yourself so you'll survive.
But you can't win just by protecting, can you?
Are those your grandpa's words, too?
If that gets you killed, then what was the point?
Don't forget that fighting is more than just charging in.
Okay. Let's take a break.
Interesting hiding spot.
It looks like their repairs will take a little while longer.
What do we do, sir?
Should we attack right now?
Hold your horses.
Once the automatic turrets are fully deployed, we'll get them for sure.
Besides...
Hello.
What are you doing?
Hey.
We were looking at this thing.
The AGE Builder?
Yeah.
We were just putting in the Gundam's latest combat data.
The Gundam's...
Mr. Flit asked me to.
He's looking for new equipment we could use for desert combat.
We talked before, but we've never actually been introduced, have we?
I'm Rody Madorna.
The chief mechanic on this ship.
I'm Kio Asuno.
So how was the MS Battle Simulator?
You mean...!
Both me and Wootbit here have ties to the Asuno family.
I've worked on your dad's machine lots of times.
His grandpa was friends with Mr. Flit, and his mom was in your dad's team.
Anyway, I can tell you're his grandson.
It's amazing how you can fight so well in a Gundam at your age.
No, I'm not...
Mr. Rody, could you come here?
Be right there!
See you later!
You're Wootbit, right?
I'm Kio Asuno.
Nice to meet you.
Don't be so full of yourself!
I... don't mean to do that.
I don't care about the Asuno family.
They fuss over you because your grandpa's the former Commander-in-Chief and you pilot a Gundam!
Mr. Rody's the heir to an amazing factory called the Madorna Workshop.
But he volunteered for the military anyway, and worked his way through the ranks to become chief mechanic!
You don't have that kind of determination or willpower!
He's not somebody you can just come up and chat with! Got it?
I see.
You respect Mr. Rody, don't you?
I respect my grandpa, too.
He's a really amazing man.
I know! You should talk to him sometime.
I'm sure he'd teach you all kinds of—
You shut up!
Don't think everybody on this ship is gonna treat you like you're special!
Why did he get so mad?
What's wrong, Kio?
You're doing worse than before your break.
Kio?
My grandpa's really amazing.
If Wootbit knew more about him...
Kio.
I'm sorry.
I really don't want a kid like you to be fighting.
But...
Ms. Shanalua?
Even if I'm a little harsh, I want you to survive.
And so, I...
Um...
What are you talking about?
You weren't depressed?
No, I was just thinking.
I see.
Kids relax when you do that so I just...
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
It was my mistake.
But thank you anyway.
What?
The enemy?
Jonathan found moving objects in the sand while he was on patrol.
Three of them.
All pilots on standby, prepare to launch. I repeat...
They're here.
How are the Gundam's new parts coming?
Analysis complete.
But they're still being molded.
It'll take a little longer to finish them.
So we didn't make it.
We've got no choice.
I'm going out with the AGE-3!
Let's get this party started!
It's hunting time!
Yeah.
Abis team, we're following the plan from the briefing.
Jonathan, Derek, and I will stay in the sky as decoys.
Shanalua and Mr. Obright, locate the drones, then attack!
Roger!
Seric Abis, Clanche Custom.
Heading out!
Why can't we fly?
We'll just be shot down by enemies we can't find.
Seric and the others are taking on that job for us.
You focus on destroying the drones.
Got it.
Even when it's outfitted for desert combat, it still feels sluggish.
But...
Kio Asuno, Gundam! Here I go!
Be careful!
It's easy to slip on the sand.
Try not to lose your balance, even if you have to move slower.
Right!
There you are, Gundam!
An excellent trophy.
Surround it, hit it, and blow it up!
Something's coming!
Intercept it!
Kio!
Let's go!
Delta Attack!
What? I'm sinking!
Fly!
Right!
No you don't!
Grandpa!
Now, let's finish you!
What?
It's not over yet!
There?
I saw them...
Okay, good job!
Right! Kio!
Mr. Flit! It's all done!
Your new wear part, the G-Hopper!
Okay, launch it right away!
We'll convert in midair!
Got it.
A mid-air conversion? Who'll pilot it?
Guess I'll have to.
Mr. Rody!
If it's just flying, I can do it
Then I'll go!
Mr. Rody, the mechanic team needs you.
I'll fly it!
Wootbit!
Even that grinning idiot can do it.
So I can too!
Stay relaxed.
The autopilot will handle the precise maneuvering.
Right!
Wootbit Gunhale, G-Hopper, heading out!
Wow!
Okay!
What is that?
Who cares!
Shoot it down!
Damn it!
Kio, mid-air conversion!
Right!
Let's go!
Did you think we'd just sit back and watch?
Grandpa!
Don't worry!
Dock quickly!
Got it!
What?
This is the AGE-3 Fortress.
So this is combat...
What now?
What should I do?
Pound these three things into your head.
He ran?
After him!
We'll finish him with another Delta Attack!
Roger!
I get it!
Try to keep moving, so the enemy can't aim at you.
He keeps jumping around!
Clever rascal!
If you always know the enemy's location,
it's easier to dodge their attacks... and counterattack!
There!
What?
Damn you!
And...
Don't let your guard down after you shoot!
Deymon!
Kio! I always knew you could do it!
Grandpa, everybody, get out of the way!
Unbelievable...
You okay?
Wootbit?
Hey...
You're not so bad, Kio. Let's be friends!
Yeah!
Rest in peace, brother.
We will avenge you!
Ms. Shanalua!
I did it!
I defeated one of the Phantom 3!
I remembered what you told me, and it worked!
Does that make you happy?
There was a person in the mobile suit you shot down.
But they're the enemy!
Even the enemy has family!
There's nothing to be happy about in war.
Ms. Shanalua...
You did well.
Commander...
Shanalua doesn't talk about herself much,
but she lost her parents to war, and her little sister is very sick.
Oh, really?
I'm sorry.
I said that to her...
Never mind. If you fret every time you defeat an enemy, you'll never last.
There's nothing wrong with celebrating a victory.
Right.
matou shiroi kibou ni inochi wo azuke
I devote my life to the brilliant hopes I have,
unmei ga majiwatta furueru kono sora de
here, where our lifelines met in a cosmos full of doubts
unmei ga majiwatta furueru kono sora de
aishiteta to saigo ni kotoba wo nokoshi
"I loved you", you said, before you passed away,
hohoenda maboroshi ga uketsuideku seigi
and those fleeting smiles you showed me are my justice now
tsuyoku yasashii hitomi ni utsutta akai hi wa
The red fires that showed within your unbelievably gentle eyes
tsuyoku yasashii hitomi ni utsutta akai hi wa
itsuka namida de chirasu yo
will one day spread to others through my tears
mou nigetari shinai bokura wa chikatta
We vowed we would never run away again
mou nigetari shinai bokura wa chikatta
We vowed we would never run away again
kanashiki toki wo ikiteku kakan na yuushi
I live through these painful times as a brave, steadfast warrior
kanashiki toki wo ikiteku kakan na yuushi
eranda michi wo shinjitara tsukisusumeba ii
I should push ahead if I believe in the path we chose
ubau dake ja sukuenai inochi ni kizuitara
Once I realize that I won't have forever
kako no namida ga ima wo michibikidasu
the tears of the past will guide me through a future
subete wa mamorubeki asu he to
where all is at stake
Next Time
A sad truth is revealed as Rostroulan becomes a battlefield.
Next time, on Mobile Suit Gundam AGE...
"The Traitor."
The Traitor
Three destinies will form history...
Gundapedia Diva's Route
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In order to avoid detection by the enemy, the Diva maintains
a low altitude as it sails towards Rostroulan.
Because it is also providing relief for abandoned refugees on the way,
the ship takes seven days to reach its destination.
Look Forward To Next Time!