Purple One here. Confirming signal flare at Yellow 22 Beta.
Heading over there right now.
Bravo here. Roger. That should be it.
That should be the hijacked shuttle we've had reports about.
So they switched rides here. Pretty clever.
We're going to check the interior.
Hey, are you guys all right?
I see.
And do you have any leads as to where the people who stole the shuttle have gone?
The Glasgow Team is working exclusively on the search, but nothing yet.
But of all things, impersonating Lacus Clyne to steal a shuttle.
That's quite a bold move.
Yes, sir.
The pilots rescued from the shuttle and the guys from the base...
...all tell us that she's identical. Even her voice.
In any case, find her at once.
I don't know if the Alliance had anything to do with it...
...but I can only think of one reason why someone would do such a thing.
Someone's using her appearance...
...to create a domestic state of confusion within the PLANTs.
Imagine how sad...
...our kind-hearted Lacus would be to hear that she's being used in that way.
Yes, sir.
It's important that we stop them...
...before they take action... before they cause a commotion. I'm counting on you.
Yes, sir! We'll do our best!
But perhaps it's a good thing that they've been separated.
Lacus Clyne... and Kira Yamato.
Here I go!
I'll stop ya!
My point!
I'm not the kind of man who likes to dwell on events of the past.
But I'm also not one to tolerate repeated failure.
Yes.
This latest loss of an Extended can't be helped.
I'm sure the enemy is just as desperate during a battle.
Not everything's going to go as you planned.
I understand that.
However, goals must be achieved.
All orders are given because they are necessary.
We're not here to play games.
Yes. That is very clear.
If it's clear to you, then hurry up and do it.
Just do as you are told.
Otherwise, our other plans are going to be affected as well.
Lately, many anti-Alliance groups are praising that ship, the Minerva...
...as a "savior" brought to them from the "heroic" ZAFT Forces.
They've become heroes in their minds!
That's nonsense. It belongs to the Coordinators.
It's all because they keep winning battles!
Is that so?
The common people are pathetic.
They fail to give the future any thought...
...and embrace whatever is most convenient to them at the time.
Well, yes. That's true.
How can they be fooled so easily?
It's just not possible...
...for those Coordinators to seriously give a helping hand to us Naturals!
I'm certain that they'll turn against the Naturals again at some point.
That's why that ship is problematic for us! It's simply too dangerous to leave alone!
Make sure you destroy it this time, Neo.
Don't you forget that's the reason you guys are here!
Yes, sir. I'll take it to heart.
This is what you asked for.
I'm sorry for the delay in getting it to you.
That's fine. There was so much going on, that I wouldn't have been able to look at it.
I'm sorry that I made you more or less spy on them.
It's all right, Captain.
I think I understand the reason why you had to do this, as a FAITH member.
But... ah...
If it would be permitted, I'd like to ask you a question.
I'm sure you would, naturally.
Fine. I'll answer whatever I can.
Thank you very much.
It is no secret that Athrun Zala left ZAFT during the latter stages of the last war...
...and joined forces with the Archangel, which had left the Earth Forces...
...to fight against both sides.
Yes, it's true. And Athrun has made no attempt to hide that information.
However...
...I understand that Chairman Durandal not only reinstated Athrun to the Forces...
...but also made him a FAITH member, even though he was well aware of those facts.
Yes.
Then, this latest mission...
Um... Was it necessary because there are still some doubts about his loyalty?
Because he is a FAITH member...
...and well trusted by the Chairman, we've all obeyed his orders.
But if that were the case...
That is not at all the case, Lunamaria.
I don't blame you for thinking that way...
...but I believe the objective of this mission...
...was to gather information about the Archangel.
I have no doubt in my mind that he is honest, with a strong sense of justice.
I don't see any chance of him being a spy or betraying us...
...and I doubt that anyone else thinks that either.
But who knows with the Archangel.
Sure, it's the ship that worked with Lacus Clyne, to stop the two Forces...
...from spiraling out of control in the last major conflict, and to end the war.
But what about now?
Just as Orb is about to join the Alliance...
...they suddenly reappear to kidnap Orb's Chief Representative...
And then that incident the other day.
Yes.
I have no idea what they're thinking, nor what they're trying to accomplish.
That's what we need to know more than anything, don't you agree?
Yes.
Athrun said the same thing when he left the ship.
But he still believes in that ship's crew.
He also believes in Orb.
I'm sure the last thing he wants is to fight against them.
So I hope you understand, that's what this was all about.
Okay?
Yes ma'am!
Then I have no problem.
In any case, thank you.
That's all for this mission. Understood?
Yes, ma'am.
The minute you leave this room, I want you to forget every detail you monitored.
Then what's up with that Lacus Clyne?
What? Is there anything else?
What is it with that Lacus in the PLANTs?
And why was the real one almost killed by Coordinators?
Lunamaria?
What's wrong?
N-Nothing. It's nothing.
I'm sorry. I will do as you ordered.
Do you have her latest biochemistry data?
One moment. I'll get it right away.
This isn't good. Get the oxygen mask!
Stella! What in the world is happening?!
Please stay back.
Nothing makes sense. I can't figure it out.
Neo...
She's being affected by these drugs in many ways.
As I warned you, we have no idea how her body works.
B-But...
It appears that her bodily functions can't be maintained...
...unless a special device of some sort is used within a specific time.
At the present time, there's no way of knowing what that device is...
...or why this is suddenly happening to her.
You're kidding.
Shinn...
Stella...
No way...
I'm scared... Shinn... protect...
The Naturals are far more advanced than we are...
...when it comes to research on these types of drugs. Damn them.
Stella...
What?! That girl is staying on board?!
Yes. We're taking her with us, along with the data we got from that research lab.
But the doctor says that she's not recovering too well.
I did bring that up, but the response I got was...
..."all the more reason to bring her to our better-equipped facilities".
Ah... Yes, ma'am.
So you see, the plan itself is quite simple.
But do you really think that we'll be successful?
First of all, how reliable is that information?
It's not a bad idea to spread out in a net formation, but if the Minerva...
Hey, hey, hey. What's this negative talk, after coming all the way out here?
I wouldn't dream of moving our forces here on chance alone.
The Minerva will definitely take this route on its way to Gibraltar.
They'll be leaving any minute now!
The Captain and I have already gone over that!
All you people need to think about is what to do when they get here!
Lord Yuna. Your predictions are accurate, and your decisions are quick.
Orb is very fortunate to have such a competent leader.
You're too kind. It's nothing, really.
The fighting could be intense, but it has to be done.
And we, the Orb Forces, are capable of doing it!
However, at this rate, our Forces will...
If we sink the Minerva, our nation will be showing the whole world its true strength!
You can do it, right?
If it is an order, then it's our job to do it.
Then please!
Yes, sir.
I don't believe that strange ship will make an appearance this time around, but...
If it pops up, you won't have any problems, will you?
You did say that it was an enemy...
And that the person claiming to be the Representative is an imposter, Lord Yuna.
Y-Yes, that's right!
Lord Yuna!
F-For that ship to use such tactics...
...to try and cause a state of confusion within our Forces...
...it can be nothing but an enemy!
Isn't that right, Captain Todaka?! That's why you fired at them!
Yes sir.
Captain Todaka!
As long as that's clear.
Mr. Murdoch!
Howdy, girl!
What brings you here?
You'll never find yourself a husband if you hang out in this kind of place.
Hey. That's rude. That's okay with me.
Any man complains about what I do, I dump them immediately.
Miriallia.
Anyway, glad to be working with you again!
Same here! I'm thrilled, girl!
The Orb Forces are gathering in Crete?!
Which means they're most likely after the Minerva again.
Yes. We don't have confirmation...
...but the Terminal also says that's how we should interpret this.
A strategic arrangement...
...based on the assumption that the Minerva will be going to Gibraltar.
The Alliance is showing signs of desperation.
What is it?
Miriallia!
Long time no see!
How ya doin'
Still going out with Dearka?
I dumped him.
It's a coded message.
The Minerva is leaving the Sea of Marmara.
Advancing southward.
That confirms it.
The Orb Forces will confront the Minerva again at Crete.
Ship silhouette detected!
Distance sixty. At eleven o'clock!
All hands, prepare for battle! I repeat! All hands, prepare for battle!
Now, let it begin!
What is it?
Oh. Nothing.
Just that this place...
Ship silhouettes straight ahead.
What did you say?
One carrier, three escort ships!
What about that Earth Forces carrier?
Cannot confirm!
Keep looking for it! Hurry! It's unlikely the Orb ships are by themselves!
Yes, ma'am!
Lower the bridge! Give the Condition Red order!
Yes, ma'am!
Going to Condition Red!
All pilots are to board their machines and standby.
I repeat. All pilots are to board their machines and standby.
I swear I'm forgetting something important.
What do you mean, "something important"?
That's what I can't remember!
Teams two and four, take standby launch positions!
Teams one, three and five have taken off.
Send out the Impulse and the Savior!
Yes, ma'am.
30 to starboard! Put us on an easterly course!
Impulse. Savior. Please sortie.
Distance: 40 until we're within firing range of target!
Any mobile suits from the Minerva yet?
Not yet, sir.
Great! We win!
We'll greet them with a shower of Type Eight fragmentation shells!
Gunners! Prepare to fire Type Eight shells at once! Fire!
They've opened fire!
Do not send out the mobile suits! Evade as we intercept!
Shrapnel has penetrated the upper armor to the second level!
Damn! It's a shower of self-forging fragments!
Damage control! Another ten to starboard!
Three more Orb ships at nine o'clock.
What?!
Okay! Let's do it!
Two o'clock, above! Nine Orb Murasames!
Send out Shinn and Athrun!
Aim the Tristans and Isolde at the portside enemy fleet!
Yes, ma'am!
That carrier should be around somewhere! Hurry up and find it!
Yes, ma'am!
One could hardly call this an avenging battle, Stella.
But we will sink that ship today for sure!
Sting Oakley! Chaos! Taking off!
Auel Neider! Abyss! Taking off!
Shinn Asuka! Core Splendor! Taking off!
Athrun Zala. Savior! Taking off!
Did you seriously think that by making an appearance Orb would obediently retreat?!
What you needed to do wasn't something like that at all!
...you must stop what you're doing and go back to Orb! Got that?!
Damn!
Let's head out.
What?!
Remember what Lacus said? First, decide.
And then do it.
It's the only way to achieve anything. I'm sure.
Kira...
That's why you should go.
Right?
The Archangel will prepare for take off!
Could you move?
You have other things to do. I'll take that seat.
Miriallia.
It would be a boost of confidence to have you take that seat...
But are you okay with it? You freed yourself from...
Yes. I decided to be a photographer because I love the people of the world...
...but right now all of that's in danger.
So I'm gonna help protect it too.
I see. Thank you.
Take this!
Cagalli Yula Athha. Strike Rouge is heading out!
Kira Yamato. Freedom! Taking off!
Orb and the Minerva clash once again.
Are words and thoughts nothing but an illusion when facing gunfire?
Thoughts that will not sway take on different colors...
...as the second hand continues to tick toward a conclusion.
As she entrusts her hopes at the risk of everything...
...what goes through Cagalli's mind?
Next, on Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny...
..."Survivors and Sacrifices".
Murasame! Tear through the chaotic skies!