Who'd figure I'd have the opportunity to meet you?
As a sentimental Virgo, I can't help but feel that this is destiny.
Or perhaps I was able to find you because you weren't emitting those light particles.
Probably the latter!
He overpowered me? However...
You won't hit me with such a big weapon!
He dodged me.
I'm gonna...
...take a piece of you home as a souvenir!
Don't touch me!
A beam saber?!
nee konna katachi no deai shika nakattano? Was this the only way we could meet?
kanashiine It's so sad
anata ni shindemo ayamete hoshikumonai... I don't want you to die or kill anyone...
onegai Please
unmei sae nomikomare We're sinking into a sea
shizumisouna umi e to A sea that swallows fate itself
negai yo kaze ni notte May my wishes ride on the wind
yoake no kane wo naraseyo And ring the bells of daybreak
tori no you ni May they fly like birds
My wishes over their airspace
musuu no nami wo koe asu e tachimukau anata wo You face tomorrow, crossing myriad waves
mamoritamae Be protected by my wishes
My life I trade in for your pain
furimukazu habatake Keep beating my wings without looking back
kono omoi wo hakonde Carrying my hopes and dreams
ano sora wo tondeku Fly through the sky
negai wa darenimo uchiotosenai Wishes can never be shot out of the sky
2307 A.D.
The private armed organization Celestial Being declared...
...that it would eliminate all warfare occurring worldwide...
...and began its intervention through force.
After shocking the world by intervening in the Ceylon ethnic conflict in India...
...the Gundam Meisters receive a new mission.
Is this God's judgement of humanity...
...or is it a precursor to reformation?
THE CHANGING WORLD
My, oh my, you really are an unpredictable person.
I lost my rifle. I'll have to file an apology on this.
There's no need.
The data we gained on the Gundam is worth the exchange...
...even if we'd lost the Flag.
The paint you scraped off it when you made contact could lead us to it.
But that Celestial Being pilot was awfully young.
- Did you talk to him? - Of course not.
I could see his emotions in the movements of his mobile suit.
We lost the Gundam.
We got dumped.
Launching alone...
Who was in that Flag?
JNN HEADQUARTERS
Anything from our reporter on the scene?!
Not yet!
A Gundam! I don't care if it's small, tell him to get us an image of a Gundam!
No statement yet from Celestial Being!
Prepare for a news update in ten minutes!
Our next broadcast will be from location!
- Um, Boss... - The HRL Chairman will make an official statement in a few hours! Keep a slot open!
The draft is ready!
Right!
- U-Um, Kinue's on... - That can wait!
Aeolia Schenberg...
A legendary scientist and inventor from the late 21st century.
He proposed the basic principles behind the solar power generation system.
He rarely appeared in public...
...and nothing except his fame is remembered now...
I could understand it if this person had created Celestial Being...
...given his genius and wealth.
But why are they making their move now, over two hundred years later?
Aeolia Schenberg's bloodline...
AEU INTELLIGENCE HEADQUARTERS SECRETARY'S OFFICE
...ended in his generation.
Where did his fortune go?
There's nothing in the records of that era.
He probably had a hand in that.
The security in the 21st century was pretty much nonexistent.
Sir...
Celestial Being is very meticulous.
Mr. Secretary. Do you think they'll continue their armed interventions?
If I were them, I would.
Prepare materials for our report to the assembly.
Including our excuses.
HUMAN REFORM LEAGUE ORBITAL ELEVATOR
Passengers boarding Heaven's Pillar Travel Bureau Number E-273...
...please proceed to Gate A12.
Hey, you're late, you naughty boy.
I thought you'd died.
Did something happen?
I submitted a report to Veda.
I'll have a look at it later.
Sure.
Anyway, the main thing is that we're all safe.
Tieria, I'm counting on you to look after space.
We'll get started on our next mission.
I'll follow orders, though I have my doubts.
Here are your drinks.
Please take your time.
Milk?
It's on me.
But can it really be done?
Returning our units to space using the orbital elevator?
Not to worry.
It's mixed in with the colony development materials, as planned.
As long as it's the same weight and it gets through boarding...
...there really are no checks after that, especially here.
It's certainly a blind spot.
I suppose if we had a weakness...
...it would be that without Gundams, Ptolemaios's operating time is quite limited.
With only four solar reactors...
Don't talk about our secrets out loud.
My apologies.
Tieria's train is leaving.
Heaven's Pillar Travel Bureau E-277 will depart on schedule at 14:18.
5:18 Greenwich Mean Time.
A linear train...to space.
I can finally get back.
I don't like the surface.
All right, let's go home!
I wish we'd have a bit of a break.
Gotta strike while the iron's hot.
The world won't pay attention to us the first few times.
We've been waiting for you, Lieutenant Colonel.
How was space?
There's something comforting about gravity.
I agree, sir.
The commander is waiting. This way, please.
Before that, I want to stop by Ceylon.
However, if we do that...
I only believe in things I've seen with my own eyes.
The commander will understand.
Yes, sir! I will accompany you!
UNION MSWAD HEADQUARTERS
You were there to see AEU's new model...
...but it turned out to be a huge mess.
I never imagined such a unit could exist.
I think it's worth researching.
It appears our superiors feel the same way.
There's a transfer order for you two, because you've actually seen the Gundam.
Anti-Gundam Investigative Task force?
It's a newly formed squad.
I'm sure Command will give it an official name later on.
Professor Ralph Eifman.
He's going to be our technical chief?
It shows how serious the top thinks this is.
Deal with this immediately.
Yes sir.
First Lieutenant Graham Aker and Technical Advisor Billy Katagiri...
...acknowledge transfer to the Anti-Gundam Investigative Task Force!
Now that was a surprise.
Did you predict this would happen?
I'm not that almighty.
Although I am feeling some kind of fate at work here.
In the Ulster region of Ireland...
...scattered terrorist activity has continued for almost four centuries.
It is said that it all began with conflict between two Christian denominations...
...Catholics and Protestants...
...but that is not the only issue dividing the two sides.
For this term paper, take this Northern Ireland Conflict Map and...
Another term paper.
Why do we need a history credit when we're engineering majors?
"Future technological innovations will be...
...based on maintenance of orbital elevators and the development of space colonies.
It is necessary to have a sense of history to relate to engineers from other nations."
Isn't that what he said in the first class?
I understand, but...
Hey, that's exactly why I'm able to come here as an exchange student.
I'm very thankful for that.
Really?
The exchange program ends in two years.
What's this all of a sudden?
Hey. Do you think about the future, Saji?
Vaguely.
Am I in it?
Vaguely.
What?!
H-Hey, Louise!
Girls can be so...
This is where you're supposed to chase me!
Uh, right!
A soft drink?
I recommend the original cocktail they serve here.
I'm still a minor.
Oh, do excuse me.
The usual.
Yes, sir.
The third mission is about to begin.
If you plan on watching it, I suggest setting up three monitors.
Oh? I can't wait.
I will be watching.
You like to watch?
HUMAN REFORM LEAGUE GARRISON BASE ISLAND OF CEYLON
This way, Lieutenant Colonel.
So, this is it?
So did you find out anything?
Yes.
You there!
This is Lieutenant Colonel Sergei. Give him the details.
Yes, sir.
It's an optional bombing module for a mobile suit.
It's made from e-carbon.
The material is state-of-the-art...
...but we cannot find any new technology built into its structure.
What about the missiles inside?
Yes. After studying the residue, we've determined...
...that the missiles were of the 300 kilogram guided type.
For your information, there is no nation or maker who produces this type.
So, they're developing these independently.
Judging from the impact that the unit endured...
...I believe the Gundam's output is about six-fold greater than the Flag's.
I wonder what kind of engine it uses.
Its output is pretty high, but so was its mobility.
I confirmed that from the combat data.
Just as we thought, what makes that mobility possible is...
Light?
Yes.
Apparently the Gundam's body emitted glowing particles of some kind.
That detail does make a lot of sense.
That must be why they weren't detected on radar or sensors.
Those special particles aren't just used for stealth...
...but also for controlling the machine.
In all probability, they're also utilized in its weaponry.
Professor Ralph Eifman!
What an extraordinary man.
He has technology several decades in advance of ours.
Aeolia Schenberg.
He's the historical figure who appeared in Celestial Being's claim of responsibility.
I know the name.
He was the one who proposed the solar power generation system.
Intelligence is following that angle in its Gundam investigation.
They won't find anything.
It's the same with this module. This is unclassified technology to them.
If possible, I'd like to capture a Gundam unit.
I agree.
To that end, I'd like to have this Flag modified.
What about the stress to the pilot?
You can disregard that.
However, I'd like it ready in one week.
Oh? You're certainly demanding.
If we're courting the Gundam, we'll have to be a little aggressive.
He's completely in love.
It's me.
What? The Gundams have appeared?
Location?
Sir. There are two locations.
Two locations?!
Simultaneously?
South Africa?
Most likely, armed intervention into the civil war...
...over the rights to mine mineral resources.
SOUTH AFRICAN REGION MINERAL RESOURCE MINING SITE
I hate this.
This is like bullying.
C'mon, hurry up and disarm.
Or I'm gonna aim directly at you.
They ran! They ran!
They wised up.
Good! Good!
Don't go.
Why? One unit is in Taribia.
We can get there from here.
I hate narcotics from the bottom of my heart.
If they're going to burn it down, then I'd like to support the Gundams.
Narcotics?
They're planning on destroying the reason for the war!
SOUTH AMERICAN REGION OVER TARIBIA
Thirty minutes have passed since beginning circling maneuvers.
Warning complete.
Kyrios, now commencing mission operations.
Ninety-seven percent of objective accomplished.
Mission complete.
I'd be glad to take on missions like this anytime.
A third unit appeared here on Ceylon?!
Yes, sir! Garrison Post Seven!
Is there a Tieren here I can use?
I will go.
You're going in person, sir?
I told you, I only believe what I see with my own eyes.
Number three has been destroyed!
Is this Gundam thing a monster?!
Exia continuing warfare intervention.
Eliminating targets.
Fire! Fire!
I-It's fast!
First phase complete.
Reinforcements?
So, that's a Gundam.
He's throwing away his firearms? Does he intend to test me?
Show me your resolve to eradicate war.
I don't mind if you cut up my flesh!
That head of yours...
...I'm taking it!
I won't let you!
Don't touch me.
Arriving at rendezvous point.
Visual confirmation of Virtue.
Preparing for docking. Relative Guidance System activated.
Container open.
Linkage system clear.
Virtue entering ship.
Docking complete.
Commencing Virtue's GN Drive interlock with Ptolemaios.
Ready for energy transfer from Virtue to Ptolemy.
Commencing transfer.
Space is much better.
Good work.
- How did the mission go? - Completed without incident.
Hurry up. We'll have a toast.
I respectfully decline.
You're no fun.
Um, are you my neighbor?
I'm Saji Crossroad.
I live here with my older sister.
Setsuna F. Seiei.
Seiei?
That's an unusual name. Nice to meet...
Not the sociable type, I see.
I'm home.
What? Work?
They called me out.
I've been busy lately, thanks to Celestial Being.
That again?
Make yourself some dinner. See you.
Right...
Hello. Saji?
Louise? What's the matter?
Turn on the news.
- What is it? - Just turn it on!
Tomorrow's Weather
Real IRA Announces Ceasefire
At daybreak today, the Real IRA,
the Northern Ireland terrorist organization...
...officially declared that it would completely cease all terrorist activity.
As a result, the war that has continued in Northern Ireland for four hundred years...
...has come to an end, and a new road to peace has been opened.
Real IRA Announces Ceasefire
A source associated with the group says...
This means...
...Celestial Being's intervention...
Isn't this amazing?
I wonder what'll happen with the paper on what we learned today.
There is a possibility...
The world is...
...other terrorist groups may follow Real IRA's example...
The world is changing.
zetsubou wa amai wana Despair is a sweet trap
tozasareta sono tobira The doors are locked securely
kokoro ga senjou dakara Because our hearts are a battlefield
darenimo sukuenai Nobody can save us
zenmai no shinzou ga unmei ni ayatsurare Wind-up hearts are manipulated by fate
buriki no heitaitachi wa satsuriku wo hajimeru The hollow tin soldiers begin the massacre
ai wo shirazu yureru yurikago The cradle rocks without knowing love
moetsukiteku nemuri no mori de As the sleeping forest burns to ash
tomoni ikiru yorokobi sae mo Even the joy of living together in peace
kieteshimau tooku Vanishes into the distance
yasashisa wo shinji subete wo yurushite Let us believe in kindness, and forgive all
itsukushimuyouni Let us treasure each other
tada wakachiatte wakariatte Simply sharing and understanding
Some countries take advantage of Celestial Being...
...only to be taken advantage of by others.
The Gundam Meisters proceed onto battlefields where conspiracies swirl.
Next episode, "International Negotiation".
Politics is like a kaleidoscope, constantly changing color.
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