JNN Special News Feature
MC:
Satoshi Yaguchi
According to an investigation conducted by the JNN research team...
...over the past two hundred years, many scientists and engineers...
...have gone missing or mysteriously disappeared.
Commentator: Masaki Iino
We can safely assume that Celestial Being is involved.
The development of a new mobile suit takes a minimum of ten years.
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So you're saying their plan has been in motion for over two hundred years.
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They didn't have to do this.
But it's still only conjecture.
The civilian media can't possibly go deeper than what they've found so far.
All right.
It's been some time since I've seen you two.
We haven't met like this since the solar power generation summit.
You must have quite the headache with that Super Human Institute scandal.
I did not come here to engage in idle gossip.
This is an unofficial meeting.
Let us get on with the main subject.
I read the materials.
If this proposal becomes a reality, it would mark the world's first attempt.
I believe the reward is more than worth the effort...
...if we get ahold of the Gundams.
|sora akaku someru kokutan no yami The ebony darkness dyes the sky red
|nomikomareta hoshikuzu tachi All the stardust is swallowed up
|hakanaku furitsumoru hai no yuki The snow falls like ash, evanescently
|mitsumeta nageki no mado I gaze through the window of sorrow
I never dreamed
|kooritsuku Everything freezes over
There... l come for you
|omoi wa sekibaku no yozora ni My wishes soared into the lonely night sky
|maiagari kudaketa They soared and shattered
|kono sekai ga katachi wo kaeru tabi ni Every time this world changed shape
|mamoritaimono wo The very thing l wanted to protect
|kowashite shimatte itanda I destroyed it without realizing it
Lagrange One.
At this point between the Earth and Moon, gravity and centrifugal force are balanced.
This is the location of a space colony...
...belonging to the Union, which took the lead in space development.
An enormous asteroid field lies roughly three hundred kilometers away...
...made up of countless resource satellites brought here for colony construction.
Within this area...
DAWN OF DETERMINATION
...lies the secret dock of the private armed organization Celestial Being.
Allelujah. What's the situation?
No problems.
GN particle dispersal around the satellite is showing normal levels.
You know, you could've left this to us and gone down to Earth if you wanted.
I'm fine.
My body was designed to be tougher than others.
Besides, there are some things I wanna think over.
We've already begun these terrible deeds.
It might not be of any use to repent later.
I know.
Using nano-machines, we've reduced...
...the negative effects that living in space can have on the human body.
However...
When it comes to the issue of mental health, we still need to spend time on the ground.
If you're talking about living in space outside of colonies, it'll take a lot longer.
Miss Sumeragi, do you disapprove of the idea of humanity moving into space?
As a species, I think we're probably still a little bit immature.
But that's not necessarily a bad thing.
One of life's greatest pleasures is drinking in gravity.
Drinking so early in the day is bad for you.
It's harder than it looks to kick a habit. I'm immature, too.
What are they up to?
Those two there...
They'll call you a Peeping Tom.
And that guy... He's too full of himself to be around.
Those are "roses".
Haro, what are these?
Anemone! Anemone!
And they're doing their own thing.
Hey, where are the Meisters?
Setsuna went back to his apartment...
Lockon went off somewhere by himself.
Tieria might be down in the basement.
How do I put this...there's no team spirit.
Yeah, but it would be uncomfortable if we don't take a break from each other.
Since Celestial Being began activities...
...conflicts around the world have decreased by thirty-eight percent.
Sixty-three percent of corporations involved in the military industries...
...have announced they'll leave the industry.
Looking at these numbers alone...
...we've reached Veda's operational predictions.
The problem is...
...we've exposed both Dynames' high altitude firing capability...
...and GN-004 Nadleeh to the world.
And then there's Setsuna F. Seiei.
With the assistance of the United Nations...
...Azadistan has resumed construction on its solar receiver antennas.
- You've finally arrived. I've been waiting. - Oh, it's you, Lichty.
- I was really lonely, you know. - What is it? I've been in regular contact.
- Me too. - No particular reason. But wait...
It sounds like you're with some girls?! How many girls are you hanging out with?!
That dog.
- We've scheduled a bunch of fun stuff today. - Don't ask such silly questions.
- And a bunch of sweet things too. - If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up.
Ah, wait!
Hey, which one of us do you like best?
I hope you like me best.
It looks so pretty now...
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE TOKYO - JNN HEADQUARTERS
Great news, Kinue!
Yesterday's news special had an audience share of over forty percent!
Really?!
Those are the show's best numbers ever!
Then, I can keep working on it?
Yeah. The top guys want you to!
Next, we'll cover how Celestial Being's activities are affecting the world economy.
Team up with Sakazaki from economics and list companies that've gone bankrupt...
But Boss!
Please let me continue reporting on Aeolia!
What's the point?
I think Celestial Being has a different goal than simply eradicating war.
If I keep researching Aeolia Schenberg, there's a chance I could get to the truth.
So I'd like to...!
All right, do as you wish!
But be careful, Kinue.
Dig too deep and you might not be able to crawl out.
Yes, sir.
Mom. When you get home, say hi to Dad for me.
I'll tell him that you're doing well and have been a good girl, Louise.
I've finished loading your luggage, ma'am.
Thank you so much, Saji.
Hello.
I haven't seen you lately. Did you go out of town?
Something like that.
Take care!
Bye, Mom!
Oh, I know it's out of the blue, but are you free today?
Why?
I have a favor I'd like to ask you.
UNION PRESIDENTIAL RESIDENCE
Mr. President, have you read the briefing for Project G?
Yeah, I read them.
Taklamakan.
The Human Reform League has chosen...
...a region where they buried enriched uranium, a relic of the past.
It's perfect for a military exercise.
It's surrounded by mountains in all directions, and it's so barren...
...that people don't even go near it.
Since they can keep away any media, it'll work fine for them.
Regardless of how it'll look to others.
AEU CENTRAL ASSEMBLY
That's the maximum number of troops my nation can deploy.
Since that incident in Moralia, criticism from the public has been strong.
And to use that accursed ground for the exercise...
But if we don't deploy our forces...
...we'll fall behind the Union and HRL.
The public will be fine... as long as we can get results.
We must obtain a Gundam, no matter what.
HUMAN REFORM LEAGUE CHAIRMAN'S RESIDENCE
We finally have everything in place.
If this operation succeeds...
...our party should be able to stay in power for the next ten years.
Look further into the future.
For us to become world leaders, it is imperative that we acquire them.
UNION AMERICA - MSWAD BASE
"Over Flags"?
Yeah. That's the official title given to the Anti-Gundam Task Force.
On the surface, we function as...
...the Eighth Independent Tactical Air Squadron, consisting solely of Flags.
Does that mean we'll get more pilots?
Well, that's why we're here.
T-Twelve machines?!
The marking on that unit...
Is that Joshua from Alaska flying point?
And there's Randy from Georgia, and Stuart from Illinois!
They're the top pilots from their squadrons.
There's another surprise, too.
The plan is to have all of our Flags customized by Professor Eifman himself.
Are you serious?!
Would I lie to you?
Our task force is part of the regular military now...
...and 12 Flag Fighters are joining us.
Looks like there's a large-scale operation in the works.
Keep your heads up!
Roger!
HUMAN REFORM LEAGUE DESERT REGION GARRISON BASE
Are we moving out, Lieutenant Colonel?
Very likely.
Though I haven't been given the details of the operation yet...
...I hear orders have been issued as well to other mobile suit teams besides ours.
I will follow your orders precisely, sir!
Just relax.
Yes, sir!
AEU AIR FORCE BASE
Sorry babe, but Daddy's gotta go.
I'll make up for it next time.
Patrick Colasour, the AEU Ace, is here...!
You're late, Second Lieutenant.
Damn you, woman! How dare you hit a man's face!
Y-You hit me twice!
I am Colonel Kati Mannequin...
...mission commander of this mobile suit team.
She's gorgeous!
I'm terribly sorry for being late...Colonel!
I think I'm in love.
They act like they're martyrs...
They'll never eradicate war in that manner.
They've mistaken the Gundam's abilities for the powers of God, perhaps.
That would be foolish.
Gundams are simply weapons.
They were made to accomplish certain objectives, and to kill men.
I'm getting a message on the civilian line?
Hi. How are you doing?
I have some material here I'd like you to look over.
If it's all right, I'd like your opinion on it.
I'm looking forward to your response.
Could this be...?
Oh Mom...
I knew this would happen.
Thank you for coming.
I'd hoped if we had more people here, Louise would have been distracted.
Doesn't look like it worked.
Your mother just went back home, right? So why the tears?
Because I'm lonely!
You can see her whenever you wish. It's not as if she died.
Saji, I hate this guy! Either hit him or punch him!
I can't do that. And punching and hitting are the same.
I'm sorry.
You're so peaceful.
I'm sorry. Something came up.
Ahh...
Go home! You jerk!
All three blocs are on the move?
I see.
A joint military exercise?
Between the Union, HRL and AEU?
That is what my agents report.
There should be an official announcement in a few days.
If that's true, it's gonna be on a huge scale.
So the Union and Human Reform League are all friendly now?
What's that all about?
It's our fault.
That would be the appropriate conclusion.
After failing in their capture operation...
...the Human Reform League will try and restrain us by working with other groups.
But if it's just a military exercise, we don't have a reason to intervene, do we?
There's more to this.
It takes an enormous amount of capital to put such a large force in the field.
They're not holding an exercise this big just to keep us in check.
I agree.
Wang Liu Mei, please find out the specific location.
I'm having it done.
Please do.
Everyone... I think we'll be deploying you guys.
Enjoy yourselves while you can.
- Feldt. Let's go shopping. Come on. - B-But...
Mr. Lasse?
I'll pass.
But I haven't said anything yet!
Who would've expected the world to move so quickly?
Is there a shift in humanity that not even Veda can predict?
We've gotta hurry a bit. Please be careful of the acceleration Gs.
Don't treat me like I'm old.
I apologize.
I'm glad you made it, despite the trouble.
What do you expect, after sending me that disturbing file?
I apologize for that.
So, is this file real?
How about I just call it the military's simulation plan?
The probability of capturing a Gundam given their current force strength...
Can I get your opinion, as a tactical forecaster?
There's not enough information on the Gundams.
We don't know their abilities...
...and can't be certain there are only four machines.
I can't imagine mass production.
There'd be no way to hide all the personnel and materials.
That's true.
What would you do if you were the operation commander?
You already know the answer to that.
It's true.
We can't defeat Gundams with our current forces.
But what if we surround them with overwhelming numbers...
...making it into a drawn-out battle and tiring out the pilots?
There's the chance they'd be on auto-pilot to ensure secrecy...
In the worst case, they could self-destruct.
Well done.
You've been analyzing Celestial Being on your own.
Don't say it like that.
Sorry.
Don't worry. I haven't copied the file.
You know, this proves you're not much of a soldier...
...if you're sharing this with me.
Did you want to drop by the base?
Professor Eifman was worried about what happened to you.
Sorry. I have other plans.
Oh, is someone waiting for you?
And if there was?
Well, that would be unfortunate.
I really do have other plans.
See you later.
That's fine. As long as I can see you again.
This news just in. The Union, the Human Reform League and the AEU...
...have announced that the three forces will perform a massive military exercise.
According to an official comment from a Union public relations officer...
...the goal of the exercise is better defense of the orbital elevators.
To this end, joint countermeasures will be practiced...
...dealing with a wide range of possible situations.
At this time, the schedule and location of the exercises have not yet been announced.
They've started.
Yeah.
Three National Blocs to cooperate
in large-scale military exercise
Union forces stationed in Japan will also take part in this large-scale exercise...
...and a participation request has also been issued to the National Defense Forces.
However, the government has decided to adopt a wait-and-see attitude...
PACIFIC OCEAN UNION FORCES
High-output plasma jets and new model linear rifles.
Now that's how a squadron should look!
But is it gonna do any good when we go up against those Gundams?
Cowardly even before the mission's started?
If his subordinates are like this, we can't expect much from First Lieutenant Graham.
That's Captain, not First Lieutenant. Promoted with the squadron's formation.
Oh? That's amazing.
Did he kill his commanding officer again?
A baseless accusation!
You should be careful.
If you don't watch it, you'll be shot in the back...by your precious Captain.
You bastard!
Stop it!
Captain!
I don't really care what you think.
I plan to clear my name on the battlefield.
I look forward to it, Squadron Captain Graham Aker.
Miss. The American fleet is on the move.
It appears they're crossing the Pacific Ocean and heading for Eurasia.
Right now, the AEU should be assembling their mobile suit teams...
...and heading for the Human Reform League's borders.
Mistress, how do you know that?
Miss Sumeragi's forecasts are very accurate.
How does it look?
Veda's opinion matches mine.
Then a conflict will break out?
Most certainly.
Where?
The Taklamakan Desert, Northwest China.
Enriched uranium is stored underground there.
Enriched uranium.
I don't know which organization it is...
But a terrorist group is planning to attack it.
Either the Union or the HRL leaked the information when they chose this spot.
If that facility is attacked...
...radioactive material will leak out and could spread worldwide.
Then we've no choice but to intervene.
Yes, but we'll be diving into an enemy military exercise.
All of their forces will immediately go on the defensive.
No, they're going to go on the offensive to try to capture the Gundams.
Still, we must act... because we're Celestial Being.
Tieria.
To a Gundam Meister, our secrets and mission objectives...
...are more important than life or death.
We knew that before piloting the Gundams.
In fact, we couldn't pilot the Gundams without that determination.
Roger. Heading back to the safehouse.
This is heavy stuff.
They're not gonna hold us back this time!
This is the world's response.
Maximum GN particle emission! Deploying to the fore of the machine!
Kyrios, commencing atmospheric entry!
Roger. Will rendezvous at designated time and point.
Thank you.
Why is Exia over there?
Hey, is something wrong?
No, it's nothing!
Okay.
Darn.
He's off on his own again.
It's not my concern if you get in trouble.
KINGDOM OF AZADISTAN ROYAL PALACE
Who's there?
S-Setsuna F. Seiei.
Why?
Tell me... Why is this world so twisted?
Is it God's fault? Is it man's fault?
God is fair.
And people are able to understand each other.
But the world still becomes twisted beyond hope.
That's why we must learn to understand each other better and...
Setsuna...
What is it that's twisted?
And where will I find it?
AEU FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION BASE
Colonel. The person you were expecting has arrived.
Let him through.
Excuse me.
You have a secret mission for my team?
You'll have to read the orders for the details.
Not even I know what this is all about.
My role in this whole endeavor is to simply hand you those orders there.
And then to give you the Agrissa.
Agrissa?
That's a machine that was used in the Fifth Solar Power War, wasn't it?
You'll find the pick-up point for the machine in the orders as well.
Roger that.
Second Lieutenant Gary Biaggi of the Fourth Foreign Mechanized Regiment...
I accept this secret mission and am commencing it immediately!
Now, this is gonna be fun.
This is what I call war!
And on a gigantic scale!
onaji egao shiteta We shared the same smile
sonna bokura mo ikunen mo kasane sugite But now too many years have passed
surechigau keshiki wo The scenery keeps changing
ukeirerarezuni mogaiteru Unable to accept the changes, we struggle
mudana pride sutesari Let's throw away our useless pride
kono sekai ni yasashisa wo Let us bring kindness into this world
I gotta say
yuuki wo misetsuketemo tsuyogattemo Even if I show off my courage and try to act tough
hitori dewa ikirarenai I can't live life all alone
ano hi no yakusoku nara That promise from that day long ago
kokoro no fukaku ni nokotteiruyo It's still deep in my heart
As life goes on
wasurecha ikenai kara, yeah Because we mustn't forget, yeah
Don't let it go...
kono hiroi daichi to nakamatachi no koto This vast earth and these friends
Overwhelming numbers, and a never-ending assault.
This is the world's response.
This is the place of death for the Gundam Meisters.
Next episode, "Broken Wings".
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NEXT EPISODE BROKEN WINGS
Setsuna screams the name of his God.