SOUTH AFRICAN REGION MINERAL RESOURCE MINING SITE
This Celestial what's-its-name is terrible.
If we don't collect these rocks here, this country's economy will go bust.
Care to guess how many countries and industries will be affected by that?
I guess they don't care what happens to us on the bottom as long as they can stop war.
Captain!
We have a call from the PMC Trust.
Ali al-Saachez here.
Hey, what's the big idea sending us all the way out here, and then canceling?
Mercenaries make their living by fighting!
At this rate, Moralia's gonna collapse!
All right. We'll return to headquarters.
Is something wrong?
Those hot shots at AEU finally decided...
...to get off their fat butts and do something.
AEU CENTRAL ASSEMBLY
Are you planning on sending the military to Moralia no matter what?
At the European Summit the other day, it was confirmed that Moralia's PMCs...
...are necessary for our space development projects.
No matter how dire its financial situation...
...if we keep supporting Moralia, Celestial Being will...
That's why we must send the military.
However, if we send our country's soldiers to fight on foreign soil...
...there'll be a public backlash against us.
Let's not worry about what happened over three centuries ago.
We're trying to do what's best for the AEU of today.
We should leave Colony development to the Union and Human Reform League.
They are relying on our financial power to keep going, after all.
That may work for countries like yours that possess great wealth...
...but it's not as simple for our nation.
Is your nation that desperate...
...to sell the weaponry that you make?
Moving into space is just not possible without a strengthening of our military.
If we give up control of space to the Union and the Human Reform League...
...the final frontier will be lost to us.
Exactly.
We cannot fall any further behind in the space development race.
Military forces will be deployed to Moralia, but only by countries that agree to do so.
If that's the case...
However...
...this action must be officially approved by all of the AEU member nations.
We will be the white knight that saves Moralia.
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
SEVEN SWORDS
GN Drive linkage satisfactory.
GN particle charge status, currently at 75 percent.
Dispersal status, stabilized at forty percent.
No unknowns in field of vision.
You know, it's been over a week.
What?
I mean Allelujah!
What's so wrong about saving people?
Wh-What's with this headache?
Who in the world was that?
Hi.
Is my sentence up?
From the sounds of it...
...you don't feel sorry about your actions, do you?
I guess you're right.
Allelujah Haptism.
You're not worthy of being a Gundam Meister.
You plan on pulling me off of Kyrios?
That's right.
Or so I would love to say, but we can't afford to do that now.
We will be requiring your abilities again.
Miss Sumeragi.
We have information indicating...
...the president of the Moralian Republic is having secret meetings...
...with the foreign ministers of the major AEU nations.
Moralia?
It's the PMCs, right?
We can consider this to be a direct challenge against us.
It will be a hard mission.
We'll be descending onto the surface to provide back-up for the Gundam Meisters.
Allelujah, you are hereby released from confinement.
Both of you are going, so prepare for an immediate launch.
- Roger. - Roger.
HUMAN REFORM LEAGUE LOW ORBITAL STATION
We conducted a thorough physical examination of the Second Lieutenant...
...but have found no problems.
SUPER-HUMAN INSTITUTE LABS FIELD OFFICE
The numbers show her brain's synaptic nerve impulses...
...and Glial cells are at a normal level.
Then why did the Second Lieutenant react so unexpectedly?
We analyzed Taozi's mission recorder...
...and detected abnormalities in her quantum brain waves.
Ordinarily, this should be impossible.
It's possible she was affected by an external influence.
External?
If that's the case, then this individual would have to be someone like her...
...who had their Glial cells enhanced and also uses quantum brain waves.
Are you saying another of her kind was out there?
I'm simply suggesting a possibility.
How do we deal with this?
We've made changes to her suit to block quantum brain waves.
This won't happen again.
Is it that important to you to have her out on the battlefield?
If this organization called Celestial Being had never appeared on the scene...
...our research here would never have come to light.
It always leads back to that group.
AEU FRENCH CAPITAL
FRENCH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Technical assistance for solar power generation?
We would like to request your assistance with that.
Hmm...
I wish our nation could help you with this, however...
...your country is very unstable right now.
Without a guarantee that our technicians would be safe...
...we won't get the consent of the assembly.
Besides, the AEU's elevator isn't fully operational.
I don't know if we have the technicians to send elsewhere.
How unfortunate.
I will make every effort to ensure food aid to Azadistan continues.
Thank you.
A young princess taking part in the unfamiliar world of foreign policy...
...to protect her country.
I do feel sorry for her, but we can't afford charity.
I guess it's all up to Moralia.
Good timing.
My sister made too much stewed chicken for supper.
I wondered if you'd like some.
I'm on my way out.
Ah, is that so?
That was a close call.
Huh?
Oh, at the station.
Really.
I never imagined that we'd be saved by Celestial Being.
Me neither.
Huh?
The Moralian Republic.
Founded twenty-three years ago in 2284...
...it is a small country situated in Southern Europe.
The population is relatively low at 180,000 people...
...but over three million foreign workers live within the country's borders.
PMCs account for twenty percent of the four thousand private companies.
These Private Military Companies deal with mercenary deployments...
...the training of soldiers, weapons transport and development...
...and logistical support, all based on business models for profit.
You work too much, Feldt.
Just doing my duty.
Miss Sumeragi, Moralia is a country that developed...
...by inviting in the PMCs and treating them favorably, right?
Then why has it never been considered a target for our attacks until now?
If wars around the world diminish, then their business wouldn't survive.
It would've been nice if they ended up self-destructing on their own.
It appears that Moralia will take a defensive stance against Celestial Being.
The AEU has decided to back them up.
In order to complete their solar power generation system...
...and move onto colony development...
...the manpower and technology of Private Military Companies are crucial.
Moralia, on the other hand, wishes to rebuild its shrinking economy.
Even if their country becomes a battlefield, they'll still need backup from the AEU.
And I'll bet they're looking for the chance to get their hands on one, if all goes well.
A Gundam.
Then, we'll just have to hand this one over...
...to the so-called ace of the AEU.
Ya-hoo!
This is the Moralian Air Force Base.
You have permission to land. Please use runway number seven.
Wh-What was that for?!
Yo! I'm Patrick Colasour, the Ace of the AEU.
I'm here to help you, people of the Moralian Air Force!
H-He's got some nerve.
Hurry on over, Gundam! I'm gonna tear you to pieces!
Moralia and AEU are conducting a joint military drill?
It's on the scale of a full regiment.
Also, an alliance of Moralia's private military companies...
...PMC Trust is also taking part in this exercise.
Adding all the mobile suits together, they're estimated to have over 130 units.
A maximum scale mission.
The world will have no choice but to take a closer look at Celestial Being.
Miss Sumeragi!
Our direct flight to Moralia is tomorrow...
...so we can do as we wish until then, can't we?
Is that what you want?
Yes!
Then okay.
Awesome!
Feldt. Let's go shopping.
I haven't verified the mission plan yet.
Come on. Let's just go!
The more battles we have, the more inflation is gonna skyrocket!
We need to buy what we want now.
But the data analysis is...
All right then, Miss Sumeragi, we're going!
Th-The analysis...
Never mind that.
Now, I'm gonna go have a drink.
Well, long time no see, Setsuna.
Ian Vashti.
I have something I wanted to deliver to you as soon as possible.
It's a surprise.
A present! A present!
I've already equipped Dynames with its additional weaponry.
And yours is over here.
The GN Blades are made exclusively for Exia.
They emit the same super-compressed particles as the GN Sword.
They can easily cut through a three-meter-thick e-carbon plate.
Well? Are you impressed?
GN Blades...
It's the Gundam Seven Swords.
So, the Exia is finally living up to its development code.
What's with him?
I rushed way out here to this little island to show him those blades.
Couldn't he be a little more grateful?
He's plenty grateful, old man.
Huh?
Setsuna's totally infatuated with Exia.
Exia.
My Gundam.
They're here.
UNION TERRITORY A CERTAIN HOTEL
It's twelve noon.
Moralia, AEU
Joint Military Exercise
On JNN News Today...
A special report on the military exercise taking place in the Moralian Republic...
...conducted jointly with the AEU forces, and codenamed "Operation Dawn".
Moralia, AEU Joint Military Exercise
Over a hundred mobile suits from all the involved forces...
...were brought in for the exercise, but what need is there to perform...
...such a large scale military exercise...
Does this interest you?
...at this time?
Hi.
Welcome.
Um, an Une Puree.
Right away, sir.
How do you interpret Moralia's recent actions?
Let's not talk about that. We haven't seen each other in a while.
Since graduate school. How many years has it been?
Don't bring that up. My age will become obvious.
I already know your age.
Your drink, sir.
When a woman's real age is mentioned, she loses some of her youth.
And do you have the data to support this theory?
You haven't changed, Billy.
I'm glad you invited me.
I feel so content!
I feel so tired.
Anti-Gundam Task Force?
What kinda name is that?
It was just formed recently and doesn't have an official name yet.
And you're assigned to this task force?
Not just me.
Believe it or not, the technical chief is Professor Ralph Eifman.
The Professor?
The professor has already caught on to the concept behind the particles...
...that are emitted by the Gundams.
Hmm...that sounds interesting.
What kind of particle is it?
Well, I keep asking him, but he won't answer me.
Is that so? That's a shame.
Never mind that, what are you doing now?
Well, a number of things.
About that time...
I've forgotten about it.
I see.
That's fine then.
I'm just glad we met again.
Yeah.
This is nice, too! How about this one?!
- Oh, so cute! - Let me sleep.
As we predicted, we were only able to get food support.
Don't say it like it's a foregone conclusion.
We need to obtain technical support somehow.
I'm sure you know from the news reports.
Moralia is headed for a confrontation with Celestial Being.
If the war situation is likely to continue, I'll have you return here.
Even here, Celestial Being...
A joint exercise?
I never thought the AEU would take part.
It's the fruit of diplomatic efforts.
We can't always be getting the short end of the stick.
We need the AEU to put in some effort as well.
No kidding.
PMC WEAPONS HANGAR
I want you to use this machine.
A new AEU model?
It was a development test machine, but our company's engineers tuned it up.
You want me to beat a Gundam with this?
Capture one.
Easier said than done.
We're prepared to pay enough that you can live comfortably for the rest of your life.
That's very enticing.
I've been waiting for you.
Here we are.
Then let me show you the way.
Impressive, Wang Liu Mei. This is all excellent.
Thank you.
This shows how the Moralian and AEU forces are deployed.
And the PMC Trust as well, and in real-time.
When did you find the time to hack into it?
Before breakfast.
Mission will begin at zero hundred hours as planned.
Our targets are everything hostile toward us.
Roger.
Is that right? You met with Kujo?
How was she?
Looking great.
Did you discuss the incident?
She said she'd forgotten about it.
I see.
Kujo?
Are they talking about what happened with that combat forecaster?
We have visual from the scene.
I'm bringing it up on the monitor.
What is that equipment?
They're not in our data.
Celestial Being is serious this time.
Visual confirmation of Gundams. Point A4576.
It seems the enemy has spotted us.
All machines, act according to the mission plan.
Keep the coded line open at all times.
Expect revisions to the plan from Miss Sumeragi.
- Roger. - Roger.
Roger.
Moralia's just declared a state of emergency!
An emergency report! Prepare the graphics!
Hurry with the Breaking News Update!
Yes, sir!
So, they made their move!
If the Moralian Republic has declared a state of emergency, that would mean...
...Celestial Being has commenced an armed intervention...
...and combat has begun.
A war? Are they showing any Gundams?
Seems like it.
The question here is...
Why do this?
Since they're part of the joint exercise...
Huh?
This is wrong, Louise.
...what will the AEU military do in response?
Celestial Being rescued us...
...but now they're starting a war themselves.
Doing that isn't gonna change the world.
It'll just create hate.
They'll just plunge the world into chaos.
Ribbons. I can practically hear them...
All the evil intents throughout world.
Enemy air squadron found in E332.
Just like Miss Sumeragi's forecast said...
Wh-What?!
I can't evade this!
Enemy formation destroyed.
Kyrios. No change in mission plan.
Roger. Continuing intervention.
Dynames and Virtue are switching to armed intervention in D883.
Haro, I'm leaving shield control to you!
Leave it to me! Leave it to me!
There's hardly a need to take aim.
A-At this rate...
Watch behind you! Watch behind you!
Bring on your surprise attacks!
Virtue, eliminating Hellion squad.
I found you!
You're a different type from the last time, but you're a Gundam too, right?
Then, you're obviously my enemy!
Enemy mobile suits approaching rapidly from G653.
Roger.
I will eliminate the targets.
What the heck was that?!
Continuing mission.
Virtue, Phase One cleared, now proceeding to Phase Two.
Kyrios has dealt with enemy aerial forces. Moving on to Phase Two.
Alter Dynames' mission plan to C5.
Roger.
This is the power of the Gundam Meisters.
We've only just begun. What's Exia's status?
Engaging enemy squadrons at T554 according to plan.
Exia, Phase One complete. Moving onto Phase Two...
A new model?
What?!
He's reading my moves.
That unit's great, but I see the pilot isn't quite up to par!
Well, Mr. Gundam?
That voice...
You're interfering with my business.
I-It can't be!
I've got a bonus riding on this!
No way...
You're mine, Gundam!
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
Acting upon morals is part of being human, but so is acting for personal gain.
A brief victory and then the despair that lies beyond it...
Next episode, "Unrewarded Souls".
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NEXT EPISODE UNREWARDED SOULS
The true merits of the Gundams are questioned.