What in the world is going on?!
You know very well what happened.
We went ahead with a plan before we were ready...
...which resulted in considerable damage.
And on your advice, we declared war.
Then they stopped our attack, and we were left with no choice but to retreat.
It's no wonder that citizens from all over are retaliating...
...and the alliance that we forged ahead with is beginning to crumble.
I'm not interested in listening to this bickering.
What I wanna know is, what are you people doing to deal with this situation?!
I added fuel to the flame that demanded we defeat...
...destroy, and crush the Coordinators.
Are you now trying to put out that flame?!
Djibril!
In the end, the weak will always side with the powerful!
The victor will become the righteous one!
People are retaliating everywhere because you are still doing nothing...
...about things going on in places like Western Eurasia!
But we're doing everything we can!
Besides, even your Phantom Pain has done little to contribute!
Like I said... That's it. Orb.
That nation is now part of our alliance. And...
...I understand their battle power is quite impressive.
We'll have them go to the Black Sea.
As part of its responsibility to the Alliance, Orb will force ZAFT out.
They can no longer refuse.
The other day, they gave us...
...a bit of a surprise when something unexpected came flying out of there.
To the Black Sea?
Yup.
In compliance with the Alliance Treaty...
...Orb will dispatch troops to wipe out the ZAFT Forces on the Black Sea.
The Takemikazuchi will be our flagship.
I will lead our forces, as Supreme Commander!
Well, with one thing after another, strangely...
...our nation is currently without a Chief Representative.
That's precisely why we must be clear about the stance our nation will take.
Yes, sir.
I want your best effort!
This time, for sure.
Yes, sir!
No! Don't! You can't take this!
Go away! Don't touch me!
All right. All right. We won't touch it.
Sorry. Sorry. We won't take it from you.
What's wrong?
Neo!
Ah, well...
We figured we should check her leg injury before we put her to sleep...
...but the minute we took her handkerchief, she became hysterical.
So that's what happened. Sorry, Stella.
Don't worry. No one will take it.
Really?
Yeah.
Why would anyone want to take away something so important to you?
So don't worry. Get some rest.
I feel like I've become a wicked man.
No one will take away something so important? Far from it.
You always amaze me with the way you deal with them.
Are we happier with memories, or are we happier without them?
I think about that from time to time.
To become that hysterical, she must've experienced something pretty significant.
You're right. She came back with a strong impression of something.
But I'm sure it'll disappear.
I think they're lucky not to have a memory.
They're fighting machines, whose only job is to defeat the designated enemy.
Any unnecessary feelings would only get in their way.
Reduce their efficiency level.
Yeah. I know.
Anything they learn or feel won't do them any good. For these kids, that is.
Sympathy for them will make things harder.
It's all because I let them go into town.
There's a lot they can pick up there. Pay special attention to their maintenance.
Yes, sir.
That girl fears dying more than anything. In order for her not to die...
...she has no choice but to continue to destroy the enemy.
The Z GMF-X2000 GOUF.
They keep introducing new models.
Here's the manual. Make sure you read it thoroughly!
I'm Rey Za Burrel.
Right. Pilot of the ZAKU Phantom.
I'm Heine Westenfluss. Nice to meet you.
But I must say, the Minerva is quite a ship.
A far cry from a Nazca-class, right?
Yes. Well, you're right about that.
Were you previously on a Nazca-class, Commander Westenfluss?
Call me Heine. I hate formal titles.
That's the way it usually is between ZAFT pilots.
You're Lunamaria, right?
Ah, yes.
I've been with staff headquarters up until now.
I was also involved in the recent battle.
Commander. Uh, who do we...
Commander Westenfluss is my superior, Shinn.
Heine.
But, wait a minute. They address you as "Commander"?
Ah, well, yes... they do.
He takes command during battle, so we decided to call him that.
Really? Hmm... But think about it.
I don't think it's a great idea to build a wall between you and your colleagues that way.
Nothing separates us ZAFT mobile suit pilots...
...once we're out on the battlefield, right?
Regardless of whether we're FAITH, red uniforms or green uniforms...
We're not like those guys from the Earth Forces who can't fight...
...unless they're in a group, under orders.
Right.
So we should all think of ourselves as equals! Or wait.
Are you using this as an opportunity to tease them, having just returned and all?
Well, no.
No! Not at all!
Then don't call him Commander. And you should know better, Athrun.
Why not tell them to call you by your name in the first place?
I'm sorry.
Well, bottom line, we're a new team, starting today.
Let's work together to do the best we can!
I wish I could be a little more like that.
I just can't make myself.
Commander.
It's Athrun, Shinn.
Hey, what are you doing, Athrun?!
You're showing me around, remember?!
Ah, yes! Right away!
The seas are getting rough.
There's still a way to go. Would you say about an hour to get through here?
I'd say so. There aren't any major low-pressure systems in our path.
But I never imagined we'd be taking the route around the Cape of Good Hope.
It can't be helped. The stage is the Black Sea.
We can't get the audience on the Indian Ocean, right?
Even though our opponent is the same.
Although I probably shouldn't be talking about it...
...I have a serious problem with this dispatch of troops.
We will not invade another nation, we will not allow another nation to invade...
...and we will not intervene in the conflicts of other nations.
That should be Orb's ideal, and should be our ideal in the Orb military. Yet...
Yeah, I know. But this is all being done to protect our nation.
Although the truth is, no matter what the situation may be...
...we're hoping the Archangel and Lady Cagalli...
...will help protect Orb's ideals.
If they can't take action in time...
...at least we can pray that Lady Cagalli is watching this battle from somewhere.
Yes.
Orb's reinforcement troops?
One carrier and six escort warships.
They should be arriving tomorrow evening.
So we're to take back the Black Sea, with them.
We've got our work cut out for us. There's so much to do.
Whatever. I understand.
That is an area we need to take control of, after all.
What's this?
Commander! I have information from Suez.
What? Are you sure?
Yeah, no doubt about it. They're reinforcing Suez.
That place is gonna get rough again soon.
I just hope the fighting takes place away from the city.
We still don't know whether they'll target Gibraltar or come our way.
But the timing suggests they'll try to take back what they lost.
I'm sure they want to rebuild their route to Suez.
Headquarters feels the same way. It's an endless battle over who will claim it.
Well, that hasn't changed.
What battle power do they have at Suez other than the reinforcements?
In other words, how large will their total force be?
A bigger concern than the numbers is that they've got that ship.
The Earth Forces carrier we faced on the Indian Ocean.
Th-That ship, with the machines they took from us?
Yes. That's what makes this rather difficult.
You can pretty well count on them coming too.
By "took from us", do you mean from Armory One?
Yes. Exactly.
In any case, this ship is leaving.
We will head for our first line of defense at the Dardanelles Strait...
...at the entrance to the Sea of Marmara, and take guard position.
We will leave at 0600 hours.
Yes, ma'am!
Is that all right with you?
Yes, of course.
Then we will prepare immediately for take off!
Yes. Please.
And, Athrun.
Yes?
It appears that the Earth Forces reinforcement troops heading here...
...are from the Orb military.
It's difficult to even think about, but right now, that nation is one of them.
Orb is...
That can't be.
But all ZAFT Forces in the area have been given an order...
...to stop the Earth Forces from invading the Black Sea.
There's no way we can avoid it.
Not that we'd have that chance even if we were allowed to.
But right now, they're part of the Earth Forces. Is that clear?
Will you be all right?
Yes.
Number three runway clear. Guide Hamilton's ZAKU to number seven.
What?! Orb?!
Yup. The reinforcements are Orb, I hear.
How could that be? Why that nation?
It's totally unbelievable. All the way out here?
But right now, they're the Earth Forces.
So I guess it's not completely unthinkable.
So you were in Orb all that time after the great war.
I hear it's a wonderful nation.
Yes. It certainly is.
I'd say this place is beautiful too.
Yes.
You'd rather not fight, would you? Against Orb.
No.
Then who wouldn't you mind fighting?
No, it's not like there's someone I'd rather...
You know, I thought so. Same here.
That sums it up, doesn't it?
Stop worrying about it.
We're in a war, and we're soldiers.
Otherwise, you'll die.
R-Right.
I see. The Black Sea, and the Sea of Marmara.
If it were me, I'd wait for them here, and attack when they arrive.
We confront that ship as it comes out of the strait.
I think that's our best bet.
I do understand the concern with ZAFT having the Minerva...
...but everything hinges on the plan.
If it's the core of their defense, then it would mean that if we destroy it...
...their whole line would collapse.
I see you're not the Supreme Commander of Orb for nothing. Very encouraging.
Then we'll have Orb take the frontline.
You can lure them to either the left or right, and we'll be waiting for them there.
Yes, you're right. That would be very pretty.
I believe we will be confronting the enemy as soon as we get through the strait.
We're counting on you.
Thank you. Please leave things to us.
I will show you just how great our forces are.
Distance three thousand to Dardanelles Strait.
Take us to Condition Red. Lower the bridge.
Prepare for combat against battleships and mobile suits.
Prepare for combat against battleships and mobile suits!
Hey, Shinn. What's bothering you?
Nothing's bothering me!
Even though it's Orb, they're the Earth Forces now, right?!
If only Cagalli...
If only she'd been there, I doubt something like this would've ever happened.
What are you saying?! That bitch?!
There's a lot that she still needs to learn...
...but at least Cagalli's very honest about her feelings.
That doesn't help anybody one bit!
The representative of a nation can't run it just on feelings!
The Athhas are all like that!
The truth is, you really liked Orb, didn't you?
That's why you're angry about it, right?
About today's Orb. About the Orb that couldn't save your family at Onogoro.
You're wrong! There's no way!
Okay, let's get started. Commence Operation Dardanus Dawn!
What? Don't you know? The son of Zeus and Electra.
It's where the name of this strait came from.
Greek mythology. A cool name for an operation, don't you think?
Mobile suit teams, begin launch!
Teams one, two and four, Take off.
Activate Igelstellungs! All weapons free!
Orb is so energetic. Considering the distance they had to cover to get here.
It's because they still have something they desperately want to protect.
Such people are really strong.
Let's pray that they come out as victors in this battle.
It would be great if we could finally sink that ship.
Thermal identification confirmed! One o'clock! Twenty enemies!
They're mobile suits! Type verified, Murasames and Astrays from Orb!
Savior. Impulse. Take off. Ascend from the water surface, 10 to port.
Shinn Asuka! Core Splendor, taking off!
Athrun Zala! Savior, taking off!
Damn!
The truth is, you really liked Orb, didn't you?
30 to port. Establish the Tannhauser's firing axis!
As soon as we clear the strait, we'll lose them!
That carrier must be behind them somewhere!
Yes, ma'am!
What are you doing?! There are only two enemy mobile suits! Corner them!
Send out all of our mobile suits!
We can't do that, sir!
We'll surround each one! That way, even they will eventually fall! That's an order!
Damn!
Tannhauser, firing axis ready!
Okay! Activate!
Target the enemy escort fleet!
Yes, ma'am!
Activating Tannhauser. Targeting the enemy escort fleet.
Contacting primary weapon bank. Rating output.
Releasing safety lock.
Enemy vessel ready to fire positron cannon!
Evade! Starboard 20!
Fire!
What?!
What was that?! From where?!
What the...
The Freedom! Kira!
The white machine.
Blue wings.
It belongs to a very close friend from the past.
Having survived a time of turmoil...
...why has this friend decided to fire his weapon once again?
And what about Cagalli's words that echo through the confused battlefield?
Next, on Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny, "The Shadows of War".
Slice through the heated sea, GOUF!