Cosmic Era 73.
As a result of the terrorist act to drop Junius Seven...
...later to be known as the "Break the World" incident...
...the world once again fell into a confused state of war.
That is absolutely ridiculous!
This is just one more reason for us to win this war, no matter what!
We'll keep fighting! We'll go back to our original plan and...
No, we'll come up with a better plan.
And this time we'll crush them and take away their power completely!
However... I must remind you that this shall only be exercised...
...for self-defense purposes.
I only hope that this time the weapons we hold in our hands...
...will be used to end all battles.
Amidst this violent situation...
...the Minerva is ordered to assist in the campaign to capture Suez.
After successfully destroying an Earth Forces bridgehead in northwest Eurasia...
...the Minerva arrives at a city on the Black Sea coast.
Advancing ZAFT Forces troops from Gibraltar...
...have liberated the city.
Diocuia Port control here. Minerva.
Approach on your present course. We welcome your ship to our port.
Thank you very much, Control.
Diocuia. It's a beautiful city.
It seems like ages since we've been to a city like this.
It's been the ocean, the base, the mountains... you're right.
I'm sure everyone will be thrilled if we can relax a little here.
But what's going on here?
Your guess is as good as mine.
Everybody! I'm Lacus Clyne!
Be careful!
- What? - Miss Lacus?!
- You're kidding! - Wow!
Me...
Meer?!
In this quiet night
I'm waiting for you
Forgetting the past
Your smile has faded away
Now that a little time has gone by
Memories become precious
Lacus!
Where the stars fall
I'm always wishing
To hear your laughter
Even though we're so far apart now
We will meet again, won't we
Since then my smile
Has faded so much
When it was shattered
By one mistake
Change only the precious things into light and
Hey, Vino! Over there!
Fly triumphantly into the distant sky
But she's changed her singing style, don't you think? Where the stars fall
And don't you love the awesome outfits she wears now?
Didn't you know that she was coming?
Huh? Ah, well... no.
Well, it wasn't as if either of you had the luxury of keeping in touch with each other.
Ah, but... yeah. Kinda.
I-I'm sorry. Someone bumped into me.
I'm always wishing
To hear your laughter You could get hurt. Let's go over there.
Even though we're so far apart now
We will meet again, won't we
Aren't you gonna watch her performance?
Ah, well... yeah. Sure.
I'm always by your side
We are in the quiet night
Dreaming of the night Boy! We couldn't be luckier!
Give me a break.
- Miss Lacus! - Thank you very much!
Thank you!
I am so glad to have this opportunity to see you all!
All you courageous ZAFT Forces soldiers!
Thank you for your efforts for peace!
And to the people of Diocuia!
I'll keep praying that this war will soon come to an end!
So let's work together until that day comes!
You know, Miss Lacus has really changed.
Yeah? Well, I guess, yeah. A little.
Look at them.
Yeah. They seem to be having fun. ZAFT.
So, are we still going after that ship?
I think so. Well, that's what Neo wants, right?
To us, it's not important where this war is headed.
All that's important is how much we can accomplish.
You're right about that.
But we've been on a losing streak lately when it comes to sinking that ship.
But we haven't lost to them.
For us, if we don't win, it's a loss. If we don't destroy it...
You understand that, don't you?
Yeah.
With Phantom Pain, losses are not tolerated.
What's going through your mind?
Coming to a place like this...
Are you surprised?
Yes. Of course I'm surprised.
Although this certainly isn't the first time.
You look well.
I've been hearing about your accomplishments. I'm pleased.
Gil.
It's been ages since we met like this.
So, what is it?
Is the Atlantic Federation up to something?
Otherwise, I can't imagine why you'd make a trip all the way here.
Excuse me.
The Minerva pilots you invited have arrived.
Hi. Long time no see, Athrun.
Hello, Mr. Chairman.
And you are...
I'm Lunamaria Hawke, sir!
Sh-Shinn Asuka!
I remember you well.
I've been hearing about your great achievements.
In fact, I received a recommendation for a decoration.
You'll be informed of the results shortly.
Th-Thank you very much!
I also heard about your impressive accomplishments at the Lohengrin Gate.
You're too kind.
And to think your sortie at Armory One was only your first...
You should be proud of yourself.
That was because Commander Zala's operation was well planned out.
I... Well, I just followed orders.
This city has been liberated because you were able to take down the enemy post.
You know, I'm really proud of you all.
Thank you very much!
In any case, the whole world is in a true state of confusion.
How are things out in space right now? Like the Earth Forces on the Moon?
Nothing's changed.
Every once in a while a minor battle breaks out, but that's about it.
And I have no idea what's going on here on Earth.
For one, there are areas, like this city...
...that retaliate against the Alliance and ask for our help...
What in the world are we doing?
Is there any action focused on a ceasefire, or ending the war?
Unfortunately not.
The Alliance is not willing to compromise on anything.
We don't want this war to continue...
...but with things as they are, there's nothing we can do about it.
Well, this may not be something I should be discussing with soldiers like you.
But deciding to take the path to end a war, not to fight...
...is much harder than deciding to go to war.
However...
Oh, I'm sorry, sir.
No, go ahead.
If there's something on your mind, don't hesitate to share it with me.
Comments from those of you actually fighting on the frontline are very valuable.
It's because I want to hear some of those comments that I've invited you here.
Go on.
I think that it's important to establish a situation where we can avoid fighting.
But if the enemy proves to be a threat, it can't be helped.
Unless we fight when there is a need to fight...
...we won't be able to protect anything. Not even ourselves.
People living normally and peacefully should be protected!
However, in that scenario...
Someone told me once... If someone kills because another is killed...
...then he is killed because he killed...
How will that bring us peace?
When asked, I was unable to come up with an answer.
And still without an answer, I find myself back on the battlefield.
That's right. That's where the problem lies.
Why do we keep fighting if there's no end in sight?
Why don't wars ever go away?
Even when people throughout history have cried out that they hate war.
What do you think, Shinn?
It's because, throughout history...
...there have been selfish, foolish people.
Like Blue Cosmos, and the Atlantic Federation.
Am I wrong?
No. You do have a point.
It's true. People want what others have.
People are different. There's hatred... fear... disagreement.
It's true that people continue fighting for these reasons.
But war has a more hopeless...
...and unforgivable side to it.
Let's take that machine for example. The Z GMF-X2000, GOUF Ignited.
That machine just came from the military factory days ago.
Since we're fighting a war, new models are manufactured one after another.
On a battlefield, missiles are fired, mobile suits are hit...
...and countless things get destroyed.
In the meantime, new machines and missiles are being made at the factories...
...and sent to the battlefield. From both sides.
Demand on the production lines is so high, that it's tough just to keep up.
Mr. Chairman.
Now, think about what one machine might cost.
If you think of it as a business, clearly no other business can keep up production...
...and bring in as much of a profit as this one.
Mr. Chairman. Should we be discussing this?
Sir... that's disturbing!
You're right. But it's necessary as long as there is a war. It can't be helped.
But once people learn that a profit can be made from something...
...they learn to think the opposite. This also cannot be helped.
The opposite?
When a war ends, there is no longer a need for weapons. Then, there are no profits.
However, what if a war is started? That will lead to profits.
Therefore, for some people, isn't war what they want more than anything else?
How could that be?!
They're enemies. They're dangerous. Let's fight them.
We've been shot at. We can't forgive them. Let's fight them.
Throughout human history, there have always been those who incite the people...
...thinking of war as a business and the chance to make more weapons.
All for their own profit.
There's no doubt in my mind that we'll find "Logos" in the shadows of this war.
Since they are also the nucleus of Blue Cosmos.
No way...
Logos?
That's what makes this whole thing so much more difficult.
As long as we are kept in the palm of their hand...
...it's likely the battle between the PLANTs and Earth will never end.
If at all possible, I'd like to do something about it.
But that is the most difficult problem we face.
Hey! Hold your horses!
Is it really okay?
Yes. It's your time off, and the Chairman offered.
Go ahead. Take him up on his offer and stay here for the night.
You've all more than earned this much.
There's no need to hesitate. Shinn, Lunamaria...
I'll go back to the ship...
I'll go back to the ship.
Please stay here with them, Commander.
Well, but...
Minerva's top pilots, most worthy of accepting this honor, are you and Shinn.
And Lunamaria being a woman... what I'm saying makes the most sense.
Athrun!
Me... er.
Hello, Lacus Clyne. I must say that was a great performance.
Thank you very much.
I heard that you're here at the hotel... so I got back as quickly as I could!
Me...
Did you see my performance today?
Huh? Ah, well, yeah...
Really?! How did you like it?!
Oh, well, yeah...
I just finished telling them to relax and spend the night here.
Please. Why don't the two of you go out for dinner for a change?
Really?! I'm so happy! Athrun!
I'll go and make reservations.
Oh, before you go, can I have a moment of your time, Athrun?
It's about the Archangel.
I'm sure you heard the news.
Yes.
I've been wondering where that ship went after it left Orb.
And I thought maybe you would have some information about it.
No, sir. It's been on my mind constantly, but I don't know anything either.
In fact, I was thinking of asking you what you know.
Is that so.
You see, if the Archangel and the Freedom left Orb, I thought perhaps she...
...the real Lacus Clyne, might be with them.
Yes, sir. I don't think there can be any mistake about that. Kira wouldn't...
Or, well, there's no way that ship would leave without Lacus.
Given the situation...
...I've been hoping that the real Lacus would return to the PLANTs.
So I've been searching for her.
Do you suppose she's sick and tired of us...
...the way we keep doing the same thing over and over?
Hello. Hello. Goodbye. Yay!
Sorry to bother you.
But if you happen to be in contact with that ship in the future...
...would you please let me know?
Yes, I will.
Um, and may I ask the same from you, Mr. Chairman?
If you find out where she is, please let me know.
Yeah. Sure. I'll do that.
I found myself knowing nothing.
Nothing at all.
I was laughing, believing it was all part of life. Or, was that a dream?
Unable to forget the sweet past, people search to find happiness.
People search long and hard...
...for the day when everything will return to the way it was.
Next, on Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny...
..."Past".
Tear down those assaulting nightmares, Impulse!