Calm down! Don't panic!
You can't be serious!
It's not as if they've stopped the attack, right?!
How could they just fire at us like that?!
The entire city is in a state of panic!
The situation has gotten completely out of hand!
I know! But it's your job to get things under control!
Stop whining!
The ZAFT fleet is on the move!
Yellow 136 Alpha!
Hurry up and recharge Requiem!
How's the positioning for the Second Movement coming?!
Sir!
Keep it protected! We'll be sure to bury Aprilius for good this time!
- The rescue comes first! - No, we need to evacuate...
I know that, but what if they fire a second shot while we're doing that?!
Is there no way to come to a peaceful settlement or ceasefire?
A ceasefire?! It's not a nation we're fighting against!
You can't negotiate with terrorists!
Are you suggesting we surrender to their use of force?!
Eighth Mobile Fleet proceeding.
All hands take Level Two battle stations.
Defense formation, Quebec Zulu November.
Okay, send up the Third Fleet!
Make sure that the Faure's defense is flawless!
We're rejoining the Gondwana! Hurry!
Yes, sir!
There's no way we'll allow them another shot at the PLANTs!
Prepare to receive the Akatsuki.
Ground crew eight, standby on deck two.
Athrun. Let me help.
I'm done over there.
It's okay.
You'll tire yourself out if you push yourself too hard again.
Thanks.
Where'd you leave off? What's the electric field sequencer set at?
I was up to procedure number two.
Make sure you replace the buffer!
I wonder how things are in the PLANTs.
I know.
I'm sure ZAFT will be able to block any more attacks on the PLANTs.
Yeah.
It's irritating, just the same. Even though we know there's nothing we can do.
Right.
Have you been able to reach Headquarters?
Just a moment, sir. I'm just... I have a message.
But it's the code... for a special mission.
What?
"The Lunar Orbit Fleet, led by the Gondwana...
...is engaged in a battle at the cannon's first relay point."
"The Minerva is to change course, proceed to the enemy cannon at once...
...and destroy it." What?!
Destroy the cannon?! Us, alone?!
I don't know if we'll be alone...
...but regardless, those are the ship's orders.
The Daedalus base isn't far from here.
That's likely the reasoning behind the decision.
Yes.
Without knowing that thing's power charge cycle, our main concern is time.
It would be pointless for our forces to arrive too late.
But while the enemy's preoccupied with the Lunar Fleet...
...we can approach unnoticed and stage a surprise attack.
That's the plan.
Surprise attack.
This will no doubt be a difficult mission.
But we have no choice other than to do it.
Understood?
Yes. I understand.
Uh, yes. Me too.
Obviously, we cannot allow it to be fired again, no matter what.
I'm counting on you.
Yes, ma'am!
Requiem operating at 48 percent.
Positioning for Second Movement will be set in a moment.
We still can't get to it?! Let's go!
Right on!
If the Lunar Fleet can destroy the first relay point before the second shot...
...then the PLANTs should be safe.
But if the enemy recharges before that, the Fleet will be lost as well.
You know that madman on the trigger won't hesitate to do it.
Yeah, I know! He's to blame for all of this!
Lord Djibril of Logos!
If only I had shot him down at Orb.
It's not your fault, Luna! It's Orb's fault for giving refuge to that man!
Don't blame yourself!
In any case, we can't go back in time.
If that's how you feel, focus on not making the same mistake again.
Rey!
I know that!
That's right!
We won't let them fire at the PLANTs or the Lunar Fleet again!
Now, let's discuss our strategy.
Requiem operating at 50 percent.
Okay, looking good! If we can protect Faure, victory will be ours!
This will finally put an end to everything!
An end to this long battle with them!
You're right about that.
I will have accomplished something that no one has been able to do!
History will finally be corrected! In a matter of hours!
We're about to enter enemy territory!
Lower the bridge. Upgrade to Condition Red.
Lowering bridge!
Upgrading to Condition Red!
All pilots, board your machines and standby!
Got that, Lunamaria? Your timing must be perfect.
Right.
Ah, but you know...
We will back you up the best we can. But don't count on us.
If you do, you could be letting your guard down.
Rey!
I'm aware of that! Don't worry!
Then let's go. We can't afford to fail this time.
Shinn.
Hurry.
Ah... right.
Be careful.
Yeah. You too, Luna.
But no, I can't allow it.
For you to try and destroy the cannon's controls all on your own?
It's too dangerous!
Shinn...
That should be left to Rey or me.
Shinn! Shinn!
It's all the same!
It's just as dangerous to act as a decoy and attack their base!
We're all in the same boat!
I'll be all right. Believe in me.
Luna...
You guys are also...
Don't worry.
I'll protect you, the ship, and the PLANTs! I'll protect you all!
For sure!
Lunamaria Hawke! Core Splendor! Taking off!
Incoming vessel at ten o'clock!
What?
Distance 50! It's ZAFT... The Minerva!
The Minerva?!
You fool! How did you not notice until now?!
Sound the alarm! Scramble our forces! Commence counterattack at once!
Scramble order given! Launch all machines!
I repeat, launch all machines!
Activate CIWS, Tristans, and Isolde!
Load launchers one through ten with Neidhardts!
Destiny! Legend! Take off!
Rey Za Burrel! Legend! Taking off!
Shinn Asuka! Destiny! Taking off!
Commence attack!
Launchers three and eight! Fire!!
GO!!
Mr. Chairman! The Minerva has arrived at Daedalus!
Is that so? They've come.
Yes, sir!
Let's rely on them, and pray for their success.
Isolde! Fire!!
Starboard 15! Descend 10! Hide in the shadows of the mountain!
Activate Tannhauser.
Yes, ma'am!
Release information about the battle to the cities as it comes in.
Tell the people what's actually happening...
...and about the people who are fighting for us at the colony.
But sir, that would...
Not to worry.
It won't create any panic.
I'm sure the people want to know.
About their destiny... What the future holds for them.
And they have the right to know, don't they?
Yes, sir.
Haven't the Destroys launched yet?!
We're fighting against a single vessel! Why can't we take it out?!
Shinn!
I know!
It's those things again! They still haven't learned!
Primary weapon bank: contact. Output stable. Releasing safety lock.
Fire!!
What's that?
A different mobile team?!
Luna!
A new enemy mobile suit in section six!
Destroy Two has been eliminated!
Requiem operating at 61 percent!
We've lost contact with the Eighth Mobile Group!
We're firing the Requiem now!
We can't wait for full power! Fire the damn thing!
We'll tear them apart!
Yes, sir!
We can't do it! There's a problem with Faure!
We can't get it into position!
We'll fire it anyway! We'll at least wipe out the forces around Faure!
But that would be the end of our plans! We could never recharge it in time!
Just fire it! We'll escape while that's happening.
As long as I'm still alive, there will always be alternatives.
We'll fire one last shot as we surrender the base!
We can make up some excuse later. You've served me well.
If we both escape to Arzachel or somewhere, we could once again...
Shinn!
Just go! The test pit is just up ahead!
I won't let anyone get you.
Thank you.
Fire!!
The Lunar Fleet is fighting hard! We're on the verge of winning this!
Keep at it!
Yes, ma'am!
Damn! I've had enough of you guys!
That's it!
Shinn!
We'll take out the Base Headquarters!
Right!
Requiem operating at 63 percent.
Power flow stable. Confirmed force field formation.
Breaker for detonation circuit S1 16 in effect.
Tera-capacitor number five. Storage level: 70 percent.
Primary extractor, standby.
These guys are still... Damn it!!
This must be it!
Seal disengaged. Commencing countdown. T minus 35 to firing.
Okay! Open com lines on all frequencies! Transfer the trigger here!
Thank you, Djibril.
And goodbye.
Athrun.
Here you are.
You need to get some sleep and give your body a chance to recover.
We have to take off in the morning.
Right.
Even though it's so quiet here.
Why can't we live in a world like this all the time?
I'd say it's because we have a dream.
We have desires, and hopes.
A less appealing word would be greed.
Kira.
Well that's what it boils down to, right?
We want to do this... and become that...
We all feel that way, and that's why we can't stay here for too long.
It's the same with you, isn't it, Athrun?
I'm that way, and I believe Cagalli and Lacus are too.
And that can't exist in the world the Chairman is envisioning.
In one sense, we could stay here forever.
Or rather, we'd be told to stay here, right?
That's right.
In such a world, nothing happens...
...and that's why wars like these would never even start.
But I...
I don't want that either.
Are we being selfish?
Perhaps.
But that's why humans have been able to survive until now, right?
For many, many years.
It's a difficult one.
Not to be allowed to fight, or to have no choice but to fight.
If only all our dreams were the same.
No, I think they are the same.
But we just don't realize it.
We still don't have details about the state of affairs on the moon.
Given that, there's no guarantee that there won't be any trouble.
But the Archangel is now a part of the Orb Forces Second Space Fleet.
And I promise to give you all the support that I can.
Despite the casualties suffered by the PLANTs...
...Chairman Durandal is now the most powerful leader in the world.
He's perceived as being infallible and all-knowing...
...and unwavering in his beliefs.
But like us, there are nations that fear this mighty power.
What Orb wants more than anything is world peace...
...but that can only be achieved through freedom and independence!
We will not choose submission or subordination!
I hope that the Archangel will do everything it can...
...to help us protect these beliefs.
This ship will now head for the Lunar city of Copernicus...
...to gather information about the current situation!
We will leave in thirty minutes! All hands, to your stations!
Yes, ma'am!
Captain Roanoke. Please take good care of the Akatsuki.
Sure thing.
Lady Cagalli.
Athrun.
It's all right.
Right now, this is how it should be.
There's no need to rush things.
We all share the same dream.
I hear you're going too.
Ah, yes.
Look after him for me.
I can't go with you guys.
I'll pray for your safety.
Engines operating and stable.
Conduits and F.C.S. online.
Power flow stable.
Main power, contact. Systems all green.
Archangel, all systems online.
Ready for take off!
Let's go, Captain.
Archangel, taking off!
Your appearance is similar to mine
It reverberates to my chest
As though it's quietly crying
Preview
It may not be the truth... but it isn't a complete lie.
Is a dream that will not come true a curse that mustn't be pursued?
What does he have planned next...
This man who wants to control everyone's thoughts.
Next, on Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny...
...''The Song of Truth''.
Don't forget the tears of sadness, Haro!