Because of Celestial Being's armed intervention on the Island of Ceylon...
PTOLEMAIOS BRIEFING ROOM
...148 of our noble soldiers lost their lives.
Though they speak of eradicating warfare...
...the actions taken by Celestial Being...
...are nothing more than terrorism, throwing our nation into disorder.
We, the Human Reform League...
...intend to take a firm stance and confront their terrorist actions.
Regarding Celestial Being's interventions...
I don't think they like us.
It's a natural reaction.
...we will introduce a military measures act.
But won't the Human Reform League strengthen their military because of us?
Whether it be ground or space...
If that's what they say they'll do...
Should they enter our territory...
...then we will simply continue armed interventions.
...we will respond with military action.
Eradication of war.
Yes, that is Celestial Being's true goal.
And to stop Celestial Being from continuing this violence, the Union will...
UNION SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE TOKYO
Celestial Being's founder Aeolia Schenberg
True intentions are still unclear
"Genius" scientist from 200 years ago
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
By 2307 A.D., Earth's fossil fuels have been depleted.
Three groups of nations have created orbital elevators...
...and a solar power generation system...
...giving humanity access to an inexhaustible source of energy.
However, each league of nations...
...continues to play a grand zero-sum game for their own prestige and prosperity.
Yes, even in the 24th century, humanity is still unable to live as one.
But now there are people who dare to challenge this world.
The private armed organization that possesses the mobile suits called Gundams.
Celestial Being.
In order to eradicate war from this world...
...they begin operations that transcend race, nationality and religion.
And now, once again...
...a new mission handed down to the Gundam Meisters is about to begin.
INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATION
It appears that the waves of terrorists have finally reached the city.
Yes.
We need to press forward with the reform before the moderates join them.
I know.
To rebuild our country, which has been reliant on fossil fuels for far too long...
...we must seek aid from the nations that control the solar power system.
However...
...our country did not take part in the construction of the orbital elevators...
...and we do not have the right to access their energy supply.
Now that our precious oil is subject to export restrictions...
...we'd be hard pressed to find any country that would assist us voluntarily.
But the National Assembly restored the crown and put me in power...
...so that I could find that assistance, right?
Therefore, there's just one thing to be done.
Still, our immediate situation is dire.
If the country continues to be in turmoil, they will come soon enough.
The private armed organization, Celestial Being.
Did you hear about it, Allelujah?
The Real IRA's ceasefire declaration?
Yes.
With that declaration, some countries are appraising us favorably...
...but that's temporary.
They only made the first move because they fear armed intervention.
The moment we're no longer around, they'll immediately start up again.
I know.
Eradication of war isn't something that can be accomplished easily.
That's why you should get rest while you can. We'll be busy again soon.
Making permanent peace a reality...
That's what the Gundams are for.
HUMAN REFORM LEAGUE JOINT HEADQUARTERS
So, how was it, Lieutenant Colonel?
You traded blows with that Gundam, right?
Let me hear your frank opinion.
Yes, sir. In my personal opinion...
...I do not believe a mobile suit exists anywhere in this world...
...that can stand up to a Gundam.
Is its performance that good?
That's just my personal opinion.
Then, it was worth calling you out here.
Lieutenant Colonel, acquire a Gundam...
...before the Union or AEU do.
Yes, sir!
I am forming an elite unit for this purpose.
I'll leave the selection of personnel to you...
...but there's one soldier I'd like to entrust with you.
Come in.
Excuse me.
I am Lieutenant Soma Peries, Super Soldier Number One...
...of the Super-Human Institute Technical Research Center.
Super-Human Institute?
Sir, I thought that project was...
Apparently, it was continued in secret.
The higher-ups believe that it will be our trump card against the Gundams.
As of today, I have been assigned to serve in your elite unit, Lieutenant Colonel.
Pleased to meet you.
You are much too young for this.
- But it was hilarious. - No kidding.
- That's right! - You're serious?
Hey, it's you!
Saji Crossroad.
Yeah. That's it. You remembered my name.
Who is this?
Oh, he lives next door. He's, um...
Setsuna F. Seiei.
I've reinforced the backpack and joints...
...and applied an anti-beam coating to the surface.
For weaponry, I procured the Iris Corporation's new prototype rifle.
This is magnificent, Professor.
In exchange, even with the Anti-G System activated...
...you'll feel about 12G when turning at full speed.
Let me say I look forward to the challenge.
So, this is the First Lieutenant's Flag?
Warrant Officer Howard Mason, Master Sergeant Daryl Dodge.
We've been appointed to the Anti-Gundam Investigative Task Force at your request, sir.
You've come.
Let me welcome you, Flag Fighters.
David, did you see the daytime news?
UNION PRESIDENTIAL RESIDENCE
The commentator made the suggestion...
...that Celestial Being should be appointed...
...as world police.
That's a wonderful idea.
Unlike the United Nations, there'd be no maintenance cost!
Most of humanity has blood on its hands.
Along with its nations.
I can't imagine anyone wanting to join forces with them.
Mr. President.
I have a report that Taribia will be making an announcement tomorrow.
Veda, tell me your prediction.
So, it's the same as mine.
There are twelve different counter-plans.
No matter which we choose, our position will be endangered.
We know what must be done, but it's so tough.
Miss Sumeragi!
A declaration's just been made in Taribia!
Taribia, just as I thought.
The Union consists of over fifty nations in congress.
But it functions as a dictatorship, as the US controls the distribution of solar energy.
The solar electricity generation system...
David, we'll have an emergency session of the Union Parliament.
...should not be operated...
Call representatives of the major nations.
...on the whims of a single nation.
Very well, sir.
The Taribian Republic...
HUMAN REFORM LEAGUE CHAIRMAN'S RESIDENCE
...will secede from the Union and claim independent access to this energy!
If there is political or military pressure against this claim by any nation...
AEU CENTRAL ASSEMBLY
...we shall respond with military action!
Our nation resolutely opposes domination by the inferior U. S!
Taribia has made its move.
That nation has always had strong anti-U.S. sentiments...
...but to secede from the Union and demand energy rights like that is just...
Perhaps it's a preliminary move for their next elections.
No way.
If relations between the countries around the elevator take a turn for the worse...
...it'll only hinder the operation of the solar power system.
Of course, at the request of America, the Union will become involved militarily.
And Taribia predicts this will happen.
They predict it...
Second Lieutenant...
...do you know why Taribia is going with such a hard-line approach?
I believe they're acting with the knowledge that if the Union takes military action...
...Celestial Being will intervene to prevent a conflict.
Exactly.
Will you accept the invitation, Gundam?
Are you saying that Taribia is taking advantage of Celestial Being?
I envy them.
The reason they can take such a hard-line extortionist approach...
...is because of their close proximity to the orbital elevator.
Unlike our country, they have a card they can play.
Will Celestial Being really appear?
Who knows?
But depending on how Celestial Being deals with Taribia...
...the future of this country may change.
The future of this country?
It means we can take advantage of them.
Even though we know we're being used, we will make our move.
Because...that is what Celestial Being does.
We will commence our mission.
Contact the Gundam Meisters.
Union deploys military to Taribia
Upon receiving a majority vote from their Parliament, the Union decided...
Union deploys military to Taribia
...to dispatch their military to Taribia.
Furthermore, America has announced they will send in its own military as well.
Taribia.
Let's go, Haro!
Roger! Roger!
Kyrios, Allelujah Haptism...
...commencing intervention.
Dynames, Lockon Stratos, going out to do some shooting!
Exia, Setsuna F. Seiei, heading out.
We'll finally meet the Gundams.
I'm looking forward to this, Lieutenant.
Me too.
Now, let's see how this custom Flag can stand up to the Gundams.
No, it's vital that it stands up to them!
PACIFIC OCEAN OFF TARIBIA
The Union's fleet and America's 2nd Fleet...
...have arrived off the coast of Taribia.
The air force has been sent out from their Brazilian Garrison Base.
It looks like they have control of the airspace over the major Taribian cities.
TARIBIAN ARMY GROUND MS FORCES
How about the Taribian military?
They've concentrated ground mobile suits around three of their major cities.
It's certainly a hair-trigger situation.
Miss Sumeragi, what will we do?
It's obvious.
There's only one thing we can do.
Captain, a Gundam has arrived!
So that's a Gundam!
This is Blue Shark. Visual confirmation of two Gundam units.
They're heading towards the capital. Prepare to intercept!
Communications are being jammed.
The Gundams are behind this...
TARIBIAN PRIME MINISTER'S RESIDENCE
Mr. Prime Minister, Celestial Being has appeared.
So, they're here as we expected.
The Gundams have split up. We believe each will head for a major city.
Do they plan on intervening with force...
...against both the Union and the U.S. Military?
We've received word that mobile suits...
If Celestial Being intervenes with force...
...have entered Taribian Republic territory.
...they will be supporting Taribia's hard-line agenda.
Taribia withdrew from the Union earlier...
However, if they don't intervene...
...and instead allow the Union to use their military...
...and is now surrounded by the Union fleet.
...their ideal of eradicating war will fall apart.
Celestial Being is expected to intervene...
...in the South American region. However...
Which will you choose, Celestial Being?
...they have not yet opened fire at this time.
How will Celestial Being make their armed intervention?
Commence mission.
What is it?!
Has the Union begun their attack?
Gundam!
Wh-Why?!
We haven't done anything yet!
Celestial Being's founder...
...Aeolia Schenberg, even said it in his declaration.
To Celestial Being...
...all countries that promote war are a target for armed intervention.
Concluding that Taribia is a country that promotes war.
Taking out targets!
Kyrios, commencing intervention mission.
Dynames, targeted and ready to fire.
This is what you get for trying to take advantage of us!
But this is so one-sided.
Gundams have started attacking the Taribian military!
What?
I see.
The Gundams are attacking our military.
Get President Stegmeyer on the hot line.
Yes, sir.
It seems Celestial Being has determined that your country is a source of conflict...
...and has begun attacking.
I feel their actions are regrettable.
Of course...
...if you will withdraw your decision to secede from the Union...
...we will gladly dispatch our military to protect your country.
I see. I understand.
In order to protect our ally nation, the Taribian Republic, our military...
...will begin an attack on Celestial Being.
The American mobile suit teams have taken off.
We believe they're acting to protect Taribia, as predicted.
I see.
In accordance with the mission plan, each Gundam will begin withdrawal...
...and retreat to a safe zone.
What a farce.
Just a moment!
I have a machine closing in on the Exia!
It's a Flag from the American military!
American? What's going on?
It's more than twice as fast as its specs... and it's heading for the Exia!
That Flag.
I can now fight the Gundam!
You handled that splendidly, Mr. President!
He's fast!
Got him!
Excellent, First Lieutenant!
He got away.
The custom Flag was able to stand up to the Gundam...
...but to be able to move underwater...
You're just a little too versatile, Gundam
I never expected them to attack the Taribian military.
It looks like Taribia and America both expected this would happen.
They expected it?
Once Celestial Being intervened with force...
...Taribia was willing to borrow help from the U.S. military.
Now, Taribia's domestic anti-U.S. sentiments will subside...
...and they can openly support U.S. led policies.
Taribia's current government...
...will receive assistance from America and will secure their power base.
To avoid Taribia's fate, other countries will think twice...
...before engaging in overt anti-U.S. action.
I wonder which country benefited most from these events.
If you can't figure that out, you're not qualified to save this nation.
Marina Ismail, Princess Royal of the Kingdom of Azadistan.
ai wo shirazu yureru yurikago The cradle rocks without knowing love
Hey, what does all this mean, Sis?
Celestial Being attacked the Taribian military.
moetsukiteku nemuri no mori de As the sleeping forest burns to ash
But that country hadn't started a fight or anything.
You're right.
They said they're gonna stop the fighting...
tomoni ikiru yorokobi sae mo Even the joy of living together in peace
...but they're starting it.
That's just wrong!
The world isn't that simple.
kieteshimau tooku Vanishes into the distance
No, the world isn't that simple.
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
An encounter on a low orbital station draws Allelujah into the past.
Hurry, Kyrios, before lives are lost and fade away.
Next episode, "Escape Limit Zone".
Irresistible gravity eats away at the Gundam.
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