One would assume that the Earth Forces would use Suez...
...as a base to go on an all out attack to crush us here at Mahamul.
Then continue on past the Mediterranean Sea to destroy our Gibraltar Base.
But right now, they are unable to do that.
Why? The reason is right here.
What? Then Shinn hasn't said a word to Commander Zala since then?
Well, no. He's like, "give me a break".
Shinn can be so immature sometimes.
You said that you lost your family on Onogoro island, in Orb.
I said they were killed. By the Athhas.
So that's when you came up with this idea?
You thought to yourself, "If only I had the power. If only I could get the power."
Why are you saying this?!
Anyone who's cried because of their lack of power would think the same thing.
Likely.
But the moment you get that power...
...you become the one causing others to cry.
Never forget that.
We're almost at point A.
Do we have a signal from Echo yet?
Not yet, sir.
Are we ready with the cargo hatch?
Yes, ma'am!
Once we pass point A, we're going to Condition Red.
Pilots are to assemble in the briefing room.
Yes, ma'am.
But, by local cooperator, do they mean a resistance fighter?
Well, I would assume so.
I hear the situation in the town of Gulnahan is quite severe.
She's a child.
Be seated.
Now, the time has finally come.
We will explain to you the details of our Lohengrin Breakthrough Operation...
...which we are conducting jointly with the Ruddle Team.
But as you know, defeating this particular enemy is quite a tall order.
The Ruddle Team has attempted to make this breakthrough in the past...
Ah, but they failed in their mission.
So, this time around... Athrun.
You can take over from here. Please explain.
Ah, yes.
This is the view of Gulnahan and the ravine known as the Lohengrin Gate.
Behind these cliffs is the town, and beyond the town is the power plant.
The only way we can approach the area from here is along this line.
However, the enemy has placed a positron cannon...
...on higher ground along here, covering the whole ravine.
No matter what route you take, you're within range of the weapon...
...and there is no place to hide.
Even if you try to fire at the cannon, or the cliff directly below it, from long range...
...the area is well guarded with not only mobile suits...
...but a mobile armor equipped with positron reflectors.
So, setting up for a direct hit is practically impossible.
I understand you guys encountered a similar mobile armor off the coast of Orb.
Yes.
So now, about this Operation...
You want us to destroy the mobile armor...
...blow up the cannon, and get to Gulnahan, right?
That's right.
But right now we're talking about how to accomplish that, Shinn.
I can do it, if I put my mind to it.
Then we can ask you to do it? We can wait behind while you get it done?
Let us know when you're through.
Ah, well, but...
Now, let's discuss a more realistic plan. Miss Coniel.
Yes?
He's the pilot. Can you give him the data?
What?! That guy?!
That's right.
What's wrong?
Whether this plan succeeds or not depends on the pilot, right?
Are you sure this bastard can do the job?
What?!
Miss Coniel.
You're the commander, right? Then wouldn't it be better to have you do it?
If we fail this time, we might as well kiss my town goodbye!
How dare you, bitch.
Shinn!
Miss Coniel, you too! Stop it!
Oh, right. Have Athrun do it.
No, I hadn't thought of that. Oh, but...
Deputy Captain. Not you too? Shinn! Sit down!
He's capable of doing this. Let me assure you. So hand him the data.
Shinn.
Shinn!
As the girl said, you should do it.
She'd have to kiss her town goodbye if we failed, right?
I'm sure deep inside you believe that you can do this job better, don't you?!
Shinn! Stop acting like a spoiled brat!
Luckily, I'm not so foolish as to hand you a mission...
...that I don't think you can do, just to make you feel better.
If I didn't think you could do it, I'd do it myself without question.
But I believe that you can do it.
That's why I'm going with this plan.
Are you going to back out now...
...after boasting in front of everyone that you'd do it?!
We're almost at point B. Distance to enemy battery, fifteen thousand.
Where are Shinn and the others? We're almost ready to start our mission.
Where's Arthur? What's taking him so long?
Ah, yes, ma'am!
Approaching point B. Operation is about to commence. All hands standby.
Deputy Captain Trine, please report to the bridge.
Oops.
What now? Is there still something you want to say?
After the last time ZAFT attacked the battery, my town went through hell.
At the same time, a rebellion broke out in the town.
People opposing the Earth Forces had to face unspeakable torture!
Many people were even killed!
And who knows what'll happen if we fail again this time!
That's why I want that battery to be destroyed no matter what!
This time for sure!
So... I'm counting on you!
Very well done.
Shinn is so difficult to handle.
We've been with him since the Academy, but he's always been like that.
He was always quarrelling with his instructors and superiors.
But you were able to get him back on track.
It's nothing like that. I wasn't trying to handle him.
He's just awkward in a lot of ways. He's not a bad person.
I'm not that great at it either... When it comes to getting along with people.
Have I just been brushed off?
I dunno.
We're at point B.
Okay, commence operation!
Alert the Bagley and the Minerva! Prepare to send out all mobile suits.
Impulse, standby for take off. Pilot, proceed to the Core Splendor.
Central catapult, online. Closing airtight shutters.
Raising central catapult to launch position.
Core Splendor, all systems online!
Lower the bridge. Prepare for anti-mobile suit combat.
After the Impulse takes off, we'll move ahead of the Desmond and the Bagley.
Activate CIWS, Tristans and Isolde.
Launchers one and seven, load tubes one to five with Parsifals.
X23S Savior, Athrun. Standby for take off.
All systems confirmed online.
Closing airtight shutters. Catapult on standby, confirmed.
Rey Za Burrel. Blaze ZAKU Phantom, standby for take off.
All systems online. Commencing launch sequence.
Opening hatch. Linear launch system engaged.
Catapult power levels stable. Course clear.
Core Splendor, please take off.
Shinn Asuka. Core Splendor. Taking off!
Catapult engaged. Please deploy Chest Flyer.
Please deploy Leg Flyer.
Heat source approaching from area one. Scramble.
Mobile suits, sortie at once.
Class identification, ZAFT land battleships.
One Lesseps class, one Petrie class, and... it's the Minerva!
Damn ZAFT. They just never know when to give up.
They can bring on their newest ships all they want. The results will be the same.
Activate Lohengrin! Send out the Gells-Ghe!
Course clear. Separation of power conduits, confirmed.
YMAG-X 7 F Gells-Ghe, prepare to launch.
Along here is a cave that even the local people don't know much about.
It's not that big inside, so of course it's too small for mobile suits.
But the cave continues and exits right below their battery.
The exit is closed off right now, but with some explosives, it'll be easy to open up.
That's it.
What the hell is this?! It's pitch black!
Damn! The data is the only thing I can rely on!
It's impossible with mobile suits, but the lmpulse can get through.
Just fly according to the data.
There's more to this than he said!
Damn it!
We'll draw the enemy battery's attention and keep the mobile armor at a distance...
...so you can fly through the cave and attack the battery.
To hell with his, "I believe that you can do it!" That bastard!
He just didn't wanna do this himself!
If you're too slow, the enemy will over-power us. But don't be too quick, either.
That wouldn't give us enough time to pull the enemy away. Understood?
I'll do it! Damn it!!
Course clear. Savior, please launch.
Athrun Zala, Savior. Taking off!
Rey Za Burrel, ZAKU. Taking off!
Lunamaria Hawke. ZAKU. Taking off!
Okay, spread out!
Ascend. Activate Tannhauser.
When you aim, pay special attention to what's behind your target.
Be careful not to blow up the town.
We'll lure the mobile armor to us.
Yes, ma'am!
Aim the Tannhauser at the enemy mobile suits.
Contacting primary weapon bank.
Output stable. Releasing safety lock.
In position to fire positron cannon at enemy battleship.
They're targeting the mobile suits!
Activate reflectors! We'll go out front! We'll blow them apart!
Fire!!
Let's go! Lure the enemy mobile suits as far away as possible!
Roger!
Looks like their plan is to use positrons on us, from both sky and land, to rattle us.
Not a bad plan, but you guys have no shield.
Aim Lohengrin. Target, enemy battleship above us!
Enemy battery aimed at us!
Engines maximum! Descend! Evade it!
Yes, ma'am!
Fire!!
Damn it!!
Recharge the cannon right away! Bring back the Gells-Ghe!
What are the Dagger teams doing?!
The guy's coming down. Lunamaria!
Destination?! That's it! Distance 500?
Do it!
Shinn!
What's that?! Intercept! Bring in the Lohengrin!
Damn it! Fire! Shoot down that mobile suit!
Shinn!
Damn!
Damn it!
Kill off everyone from the Alliance! Don't let a single one get away!
A job well done, Athrun.
We'll leave the rest to the Ruddle Team.
Please return.
Yes, ma'am.
Arthur. Hurry with the updates on the situation with the ship.
Yes, ma'am!
What's wrong? Did you get hurt?
You, of all people?
No.
The operation was a success.
Yes. A great success.
You did well, Shinn. We succeeded because of you.
No, I can't take all the credit. But I have to say, that was awful.
I thought I would die in there!
Right.
You didn't say anything about me not being able to see a thing!
Really? I clearly told you that you'd have to rely fully on the data.
Well, you did say that, but...
But you were able to do it. You were successful.
Which I also told you.
That's true too, but...
We're heading back. Our mission is complete.
Victory is a happy thing.
It's what everyone wishes for.
In this festive territory, the songstress arrives...
...leaving the victors with feelings of joy.
However, nothing is over yet.
Along on the visit is Durandal, who talks about the unseen side of the war.
Next, on Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny, "The Hidden Truth".
Fly to the skies in this moment of rest, ZAKU!