Original subtitles

There is no need to hesitate if that is what you want.

You were born because you were desired... desired by the world.

Kanazi Outskirts

Kanazi Outskirts

Kanazi Outskirts

Kanazi Outskirts

Kanazi Outskirts

PLANT Special Economic Zone Aldrin City

PLANT Special Economic Zone Aldrin City

PLANT Special Economic Zone Aldrin City

PLANT Special Economic Zone Aldrin City

PLANT Special Economic Zone Aldrin City

PLANT Special Economic Zone Aldrin City

PLANT Special Economic Zone Aldrin City

PLANT Special Economic Zone Aldrin City

PLANT Special Economic Zone Aldrin City

PLANT Special Economic Zone Aldrin City

PLANT Special Economic Zone Aldrin City

PLANT Special Economic Zone Aldrin City

PLANT Special Economic Zone Aldrin City

PLANT Special Economic Zone Aldrin City

PLANT Special Economic Zone Aldrin City

Aldrin City - ZAFT 117th Defense Team Garrison Post

Condition Red has been issued. Condition Red.

Compass Super Minerva-class Planetary Assault Ship "Millennium"

Assault forces believed to be Blue Cosmos have invaded

the Aldrin autonomous region in the Republic of Africa.

Huh?

Millennium - Pilots' Ready Room

Already?

All pilots to your machines. All staff, begin your designated operations immediately.

Millennium - Mobile Suit Launch Deck

Behavioral exploration estimates the invaders launched from Kanazi.

Millennium - Main Bridge

Interception predicted in the next zero-five.

Secure connections to Compass HQ and the Aldrin government.

Operation niner-zero-two-two underway.

Yamato Team is ready for launch.

Catapult Team Alpha, continue monitoring inductance two-zero to seven-zero.

Enemy forces appear squadron sized. Well, this is a report from forces on-site,

Switching magnetic field correction from offset one to five.

so it would be better to estimate on the high end.

Team Bravo, keep monitoring how much helium is left in the cooling chamber.

But it seems the situation is quite dire.

Roger that. After Freedom breaks through, Shinn, head to defend government facilities.

Disaster prevention crew deployment complete.

Team Red confirming final armaments.

Huh?

Status is alpha-nevada-zulu-echo-nevada.

Lunamaria and Agnes,

conduct civilian evacuation while supporting the Aldrin defense forces

Again?

Launch commander status confirmed.

Commander! I'll strike the enemies on the front line. Please take me with you.

120 remaining to orbital separation launch point.

Commander! I'll go as well!

You can't!

I don't want to expand the battlefield.

Haken Team, I entrust the Millennium to you.

Leave it to us, Commander!

Catapult connections, all systems online.

Runway is clear. No obstacles on course.

Anti-air surveillance team is sharing airspace observation data on channel D2.

Red Team has completed evacuation. GELGOOG is good for launch.

Lunamaria Hawke. GELGOOG, let's go!

GYAN is good for launch.

Agnes Giebenrath. GYAN, heading out!

Justice is good for launch.

Shinn Asuka. Justice, heading out!

Next is Freedom. Good for launch.

Kira Yamato. Freedom, taking off!

I don't want to lose desire

I don't want to lose my fire

It's time to countdown the fighting

Just one way to freedom

Freedom

Freedom

jikuu wo kirisaite Cut through space and time

jiyuu wo tsukamaete Seize your freedom

Te no hira ni tsukanda I grabbed it with the palm of my hand

Tooi sora o nagameteiru While I'm looking at the distant sky,

Mirai o miru wake janai I'm not looking at the future

Nandomo heiwa no rinen o dareka ni toikaketemitakute I wanted to ask somebody for peace, many times before

This is the global peace monitoring agency Compass.

Kagayaiteita hitomi no oku seigi wa kesshite ugokanai Within the depths of shining eyes, justice never wavers

This is a warning to the attacking forces. Cease fighting immediately.

Tenbin no you, kasuka na yure risei o kakimidasu A slight sway of a scale that disturbs reason

Kimi no Resistance boku no Distance Your resistance, the distance between us

Not this again...!

Tooku hanare sugiteiru We're being too far apart

Junsui na egao o sasae ni kakenuketa ano koro no kaze o I want to feel the wind that blew through those days again with a smile

Mou ichido kanjitai Save Tears Once more Save Tears

Agnes, support me!

What are you talking about?! My machine's for melee combat!

You're the support unit!

Mushoo no ai ga aru kokoro no okusoko no There is unconditional love within the depths of my heart

Shinjiru kimochi demo suna no you koboreochiru Even my beliefs spill out like sand

Freedom

Damn it, there's nothing for me to do here.

We're retreating! We'll move the front lines back and recover our footing in Kanzai!

Report from Aldrin defense headquarters.

Michael is behind this battle. Overwhelm Kanazi and drag Michael out!

- What? - Seriously?

Kanazi City

Kanazi City

Kanazi City

Kanazi City

Kanazi City

I'm warning you to cease your advance!

Colonel Michael isn't here!

Continuing to fight further will only cause harm to the civilian population!

Unless this situation changes...

But no one ever makes that choice. People forget... and repeat the same mistakes.

Damn it!

What?

You're going down! This is for Miran!

Why can't you understand?!

Commander...

He really is on a different level from Shinn.

734 to CP. Many people needing rescue in the northern residential area of ​​the city.

- Transferring to municipal hospital. - CP to 734.

The hospital can't accept patients due to the damage. Wait for temporary relief stations to be set up.

This is 312. The fires are extensive and out of control. Requesting a firefighting squad

165 to CP. A bridge has collapsed, so the fire engines can't get through.

Compass Archangel-class Mobile Assault Ship "Archangel" Hangar

Four members, led by Commodore Kira Yamato.

Requesting authorization for boarding.

Authorized. Good work.

Hey. Looks like the units handled that with no problem.

How is it? Getting used to the new model?

- Yes. - Well, yeah...

What's the damage report?

So far, 257 people have been killed, 68 of whom are civilians.

There may still be more.

There was no mothership this time either. It was a surprise attack with just mobile suits.

It's Michael's network.

What they're really after is for ZAFT to commit a border violation.

He must believe that using his own name as bait will easily lure them in.

Doma, Ehron, Laiha... they always use the same tactic.

Yes...

How long are they going to keep up with stuff like this?!

An operation where they presuppose that they won't come back...

They won't have enough pilots or machines for long!

But they've kept up.

That's why it's a problem.

The roots of this problem are pretty deep, actually.

Cosmic Era 73.

The new war between Earth and PLANTs starting with Break the World

had gradually changed aspects and finally came to an end.

The Destiny Plan, presented as a new world system,

was completely obliterated with the death of Council Chairman Durandal, it's advocate.

L5 Sector PLANT

Once again, a deep sorrow and much confusion was left in its wake.

Aprilius City

Doesn't President Clyne know of the damage inflicted to our forces?!

PLANT Supreme Council Building

Secondary Conference Room

We were the target of one-sided Blue Cosmos aggression!

Considering the emotions of the soldiers, Commander Yamato's actions are far too merciless!

The gap between Naturals and Coordinators still has not been closed.

On top of independence movements in various locations,

Blue Cosmos led by Colonel Michael repeatedly made guerilla attacks.

Antagonism and hatred continue to smolder in various locations to this day.

Concerned with the situation, the leaders of the PLANTs, Orb, and the Atlantic Federation

formed the global peace monitoring agency Compass.

They appointed Lacus Clyne as its inaugural president.

PLANT Supreme Council Building - Evidence 01 Replica Object

Chairman Lament, I am sorry to have made you worry.

It's fine...

But Jagannath and the like have no choice but to speak harshly.

I hear that resentment within the military forces is heightening.

Yes...

Though it shouldn't be set off as long as Compass is taking the blame...

Even that has limitations, though.

Even if you understand that only fools cannot forget their hatreds,

we are still governed by our emotions.

Because what we lost was all too great...

Yes...

So, was Michael at Kanazi?

Then he is likely hiding in the military buffer zone in Eurasia...?

That is highly possible...

Hmm...

Even if we know that much, we still can't get our hands on him in our current situation.

Right...

Is the Millennium returning home for the first time in a month?

I hope the commodore can rest at least a little while this time.

Yes... at least according to plan.

PLANT Supreme Council Building - Floating Gardens

That's good.

Blue!

Though... I've only met him a few times, but Commander Yamato truly is a strange man.

He gives the impression of a quiet man unsuitable for battlefields,

but he's currently trying to shoulder the absurdities of this war all on his own.

He's a kind man...

I see.

That is why I must set him free, and quickly...

Before his kindness destroys him.

You're Prime Minister Tao's...?

A pleasure, Defense Committee Chairman.

Then, this way, please...

That's the proposition from Queen Aura of Foundation.

United Orb Emirates Capital - Olofat

I believe the PLANTs received the same proposal?

That nation seems to have quite an accurate grasp of Michael's whereabouts.

United Orb Emirates - Leader's Official Residence

Representative's Office

I believe it's worth cooperating...

Right. But Toyah, things always have two sides.

What exactly do they seek in return?

To join Compass, apparently.

And they want the international community to accept them as an independent nation?

Likely so.

Ever since it's independence,

Foundation has shown marvelous advances in technology and economy.

However, their relations with Eurasia are not so good.

After all, there's been a storm of separatism all over Eurasia emulating their independence.

Aprilius City - Compass Headquarters Building

What they call the "Foundation Shock"

Compass Headquarters Building - President's Office

How was such a remarkable level of reconstruction possible?

I hear it was the doing of their prime minister, Orphee Lam Tao.

Former chairman Durandal had acknowledged his talent...

Madam President, do you think it's about the Destiny Plan?

No, that's not what I meant...

We negated the future as presented by Chairman Durandal.

However, there must be many who find that future has potential.

We can't extend our rejection all the way to those people.

Indeed.

And if we allow their joining of Compass,

the relationship between Compass council countries and Eurasia may get further complicated...

You're right.

But Orb owes them a debt from the Freedom seizure incident six months ago.

Are you against it, Lacus?

Please let me think about it for a bit.

–One Year Ago– Orb Territory - Onogoro Island

What? But, Lacus! That means...

No, Kira. It's not because others wish for it.

I wish for it myself.

To fight... together with you.

Lacus!

Aprilius City - Spaceport

Maybe he doesn't trust me after all?

Huh?

I mean... our commander always ends up fighting by himself.

But they say that's how we keep our damage low.

I know that, but...

It's like, what are we here for?

Hmm...

The commander had told me back then. That moment.

Le's fight together, he said.

I was so touched by those words, and that's why I joined Compass.

And so, you're having second thoughts?

It's nothing like that!

I mean... how do I put it... I want to be of better use... for Mr. Kira.

Shinn, you've been entrusted with the Justice, haven't you?

I don't think there's a lack of trust...

Of course there's no trust there whatsoever.

After all, you were dubbed the Freedom Killer.

Freedom Killer?

Oh, you didn't know? Ignorance is bliss.

I'd never want at my side someone who could shoot me in the back at any point.

Agnes!

So why don't you hand the Justice over?

You having it is truly pearls before swine.

My skills and evaluations were always better than yours back at the academy.

Hold it, Agnes!

I thought it was strange during the war, too. That you would be in FAITH.

But in the end, you were just the perfect pawn for Chairman Durandal, weren't you?

That's enough!

Aprilius City

Damage in the Aldrin area has escalated to 428 dead.

Home of Kira and Lacus

This brings the casualties from terrorist attacks by remnant Blue Cosmos forces to over 5,000.

Various governments have put the mastermind Colonel Michael on the international wanted list

and are searching for ways to dismantle the organization.

However, his whereabouts are still not confirmed.

The base for the remnant Blue Cosmos forces

is located in a military buffer zone between Foundation and Eurasia...

Kira!

No way!

I see. Please don't overexert yourself too much.

I won't accept that!

The fermion induction method is still no good.

We can't accept errors on the docking sensor from micrometer-sized obstacles.

Do you think it can be resolved, Lieutenant Heinlein?

I'll have to do it as the designer.

The development division's incompetence is appalling!

To set it up and adjust it for the Freedom takes time.

The bugs in the autonomous control program give me headaches, too.

I'll handle all the programs,

so please deal with the sensors, Lieutenant Heinlein.

Apologies, Commodore...

Is it all right to not head back?

Yeah...

Isn't President Clyne awaiting you?

But I have to make this useful sooner rather than later...

Don't say "I did it as designed." Doing things out of habit is no good.

Quantum communication errors occur because the mercury circuit settings are too sensitive.

Power to overwhelm the opponent is the shortcut to resolving the situation...

Even the brainless can figure that out with some thought!

Is that what this means?

It's nothing like that.

But... we haven't been able to protect anything...

Kira?

Kira?

What's the matter?

Kira?!

They say they will not allow it to happen again!

That the world won't end up like this! But who can say that with certainty?!

Between your world and the one I've described, which one would the people really prefer?

Our greatest enemy is the reason why conflict has been with us since the dawn of time,

and why it will never disappear. An enemy that has been with us all along.

The enemy that we continue to fall short of overcoming is

none other than our own ignorance and selfish ambitions!

Outskirts of Aprilius

Colonel Michael seems to be hiding in Eldore, near the border with Eurasia.

I received a personal letter from Foundation's Queen Aura, saying she'd like to assist in his capture.

What are you going to do, Lacus?

To be honest... I am unsure.

What do you think, Kira?

Why ask me?

It's because...

If that can end everything, I have no reason to object.

What?

This war has no end in sight. People just don't change that easily.

Neither can you!

I don't know what I can do, nor what I can't do.

Thing that I can do...

Kira...

Someone has to do them.

Someone has to...

Bur Eurasia hasn't recognized Compass yet, right?

That's why the president herself is going as well.

Millennium - Captain's Quarters

I'm sure there will be political negotiations and things, right?

Hey, kiddos. Take care of yourselves!

Millennium - Recreation Room

That place has ghosts and stuff!

- Huh? - Foundation.

During their independence movement, guys from Eurasia supposedly saw a kelpie.

What's a kelpie?

A monster that lives in the water.

Well, it just means that country is all the more mysterious.

- Oh... no... - A monster...

Lieutenant Haken! This is sexual harassment!

Twenty before atmospheric entry.

Closing all bulkheads on the bridge.

This ship will now begin atmospheric entry.

Transfer bridge to armored area.

Declaring Protocol R2. All hands prepare for entry.

Cooling systems online. Ablative shields operational.

Kingdom of Foundation Capital - Ishtaria

Foundation Royal Palace

Foundation Assembly Hall

It seems their reconstruction has gone further than we thought.

It means they either have superior civilians, or a great government.

The Millennium's meeting us starboard.

Anti-air and anti-ground alert ongoing. Down sensors online.

Descent path and water depth data show no obstruction.

Levitator output holding at 20.

D personnel confirm watertight status and report.

Royal Palace - Heliport

Welcome, Princess.

I am Orphee Lam Tao, prime minister of Foundation.

I welcome your arrival from the bottom of my heart.

I am Compass president Lacus Clyne.

It is an honor to meet you.

I am finally able to meet you...

Lacus Clyne.

You are...?

I am your destiny...

The one who will guide the world with you.

Lacus.

He's in the way.

What was that...?

Welcome to Foundation.

Royal Palace - Throne Room

I am Aura Maha Khyber.

I'm greatly obliged by Compass' rapid response.

I am truly honored to have the privilege of an audience with you, Queen Aura

Our nation is having quite an issue with Michael's partisans as well.

We've made several requests to Eurasia already,

but it seems to be taking some time to respond...

There's nothing we can do about that.

They have multiple domestic disturbances to deal with.

We really do appreciate your help. Please protect the people of our country.

We do not deserve such praise. But we'll try to do all we can.

It's not much, but I've prepared a little gathering so we can talk pleasantly.

I'd like you to take your time and tell us your tales.

Royal Palace - Training Grounds

They are our royal guard.

So they're the much-rumored Black Knights, I see...

Oh brother. I just can't win against you, Shura.

Can we get you to coach us for one match, Commander Yamato?

Oh no, I...

Oh? A commander who can't use swords?

Maybe this Compass thing isn't all that great after all?

That was proven the other day.

You're being rude to our guests!

Commander, I'll go!

Shinn!

Let him go at it.

Commander of the royal guard, Shura Serpentine.

Shinn Asuka of the Yamato Team!

Shinn...

Oh man, the Freedom Killer wasn't much of anyone, either.

He lasted longer than average, didn't he?

So in the end, Athrun Zala is the best...

- Huh? Why would someone like– - Stop it, Shinn.

Commander Serpentine! That is enough!

The world is governed only by those with power. Do you have such power?

People don't want a world like that!

Is that so?

I'm looking forward to fighting under your command.

You really are pathetic!

If that's how you end up, I should've gone out there.

Stop it, Agnes.

Agnes Giebenrath...

The Moonlight Valkyrie.

Yes...

The strong are so beautiful.

Royal Palace - Main Hall

I had heard so much about the prosperity of your nation...

Our nation makes use of outstanding personnel, regardless of age or origin.

And whether Natural or Coordinator.

All under Orphee's guidance.

May I ask for one dance, Princess?

Gladly.

But to think boys and girls like that were the Black Knights.

What's with them, anyway?

They must be Coordinators, right?

Likely so. But...

Something wrong?

They just don't look like a proper military unit.

Would you like to dance, Commander?

We didn't come here to fool around.

Why don't you stop making passes at our commander?

Why not? What's bad about it?

I mean, are you really in love with him?

I don't intend to settle for whatever comes along, unlike you.

What're you guys talking about?

Nothing! Come on, let's go!

Huh?

Royal Palace - Rose Garden

All these splendid flowers,

and they are as good as invisible in your eyes.

They have bloomed just for you. Please.

Thank you so much. They are very pretty.

I'm glad. If you didn't like them,

the roses would have all wilted with disappointment.

They smell nice...

Smiles fit you best after all.

I understand your concerns as well.

What?

Everyone is like that, aren't they?

If you live in the present and look for a path leading to the future.

People do not seek conflict. However, on the other hand, conflict never ceases to exist.

Coordinators and Naturals alike are still humans.

It is truly a sad thing. Humans use such a trivial concept as a reason for conflict...

Yes.

But I think of it this way. The trivial differences are not the problem.

A society that is not truly fair is the real problem...

What...?

Nowadays, everyone drags shadows from the flames of way behind them.

Dissatisfaction and discontent turn very ugly in times like that.

Because the distribution of wealth is unfair. Because lives are valued differently.

Because they aren't properly appreciated in their society.

I believe that is why people engage in conflict.

A society where everyone is needed by someone. If we can present a fair, equal society...

We could overcome the differences between Coordinators and Naturals,

and the world will surely progress in a better direction.

That's what I think.

That is a wonderful idea. That may indeed be true.

Having you say that to me, Princess, gives me confidence as someone in the administration.

I want to create a world without poverty or discrimination.

I feel that is why I was brought into this world...

And you as well...

I am terribly sorry, Prime Minister Orphee.

It seems I am feeling a little fatigued from the journey...

I will take my leave now, if you don't mind.

Thank you for such wonderful hospitality. I did not deserve it.

I brought you a midnight snack.

Thanks. Leave it over there.

Millennium - Maintenance Command Center

What is it?

I feel so sorry for you, Commander...

That woman had a flashy dance with another man in front of everyone.

Meanwhile, you're about to head off into a dangerous battlefield!

About that...

...that's what each of us do as our job.

Why won't you get mad at her?!

She's taking advantage of your kindness!

Look at me. Do you want her to take you for granted?

What the...?

What do you mean by that? What do you...

What's so good about someone like that?!

I'd never do that!

I'd never send someone I love into the battlefield while I just watch from safety!

That's not how things are!

You don't understand anything at all!

Royal Palace - Port

Prime Minister Tao...

A fine moon. A sublime light that brings repose equally within the shadows.

Don't you think so as well?

I'm sorry, we'll talk another day.

Do you have the qualifications to pursue her?

Pardon my rudeness, but you are not worthy to be with her.

Destruction, hatred, and death...

Things of that nature are all you create.

Am I wrong?

Wha...

What did you rob from the world by defeating Chairman Durandal?

Order, peace, a society with no conflict...

Are you doing enough to compensate for what the people have lost?

What are you...

Now that the world has been presented with the Destiny Plan, there is no going back.

You understand as well, don't you?

Everyone wants it decided for them. What they can do, what is sought from them.

She is a light that can guide such a world.

The one standing at her side should be someone like her who can guide the world.

And I can create it.

The world that she wishes for. A world of stability and harmony,

without a chain of battles... and I can do it!

Such a thing...

You cannot accomplish that. After all, all you know is how to fight.

All... I...?

And? Once we achieve peace, what will you do?

Will you take her hand with that bloodied one of yours?

Royal Palace - Mobile Suit Hangar

Who is it?

Hey... Aren't I beautiful? Do I lack charm?

Why can't I be the one?

You are beautiful, Moonlight Valkyrie.

Shinn, you dumb... brat.

Royal Palace - Port Pavilion

You cannot fall asleep?

Prime Minister Orphee...

Please, think of me as a shadow created by the moon.

What should we do for all of these things to end?

Why is it so difficult to live in forgiveness, without fighting?

It is possible to end it all. We can.

I am here in order to assist you. For that one reason.

Who... are you?

I am Orphee Lam Tao.

One who can form a pair with you and bring peace back to this world.

Can such a thing... However...

I was given life for that purpose.

In order to fulfill my assigned mission.

And so were you...

Let us go, my children.

Royal Palace - Aura's Private Chambers

To a new future.

As you were destined to...

Just as it was all determined from the beginning.

The world is waiting for you.

These are the details of the Blue Cosmos guerillas that our nation knows of.

Royal Palace - Grand Conference Room

Michael is occupying the ruins of a fortress in Eldore.

We have confirmed them coming and going from there to Eurasian soil through underground tunnels.

I assume there's something similar on the Foundation side as well?

It seems that way.

Then, the Foundation army will contain the enemy forces, while prioritizing guidance for civilians.

Our objective is to apprehend and secure Colonel Michael.

We will call for Blue Cosmos combatants to surrender, and minimize the loss of human life.

The Archangel will handle command of the front line.

We will not let Blue Cosmos set one foot into our nation.

Foundation/Eurasia Federation Military Demarcation Line

But the same goes for Compass. You are allowed only into the Eldore region!

Understood.

If you cross the military demarcation line, we will regard that as an invasion and attack immediately.

Even if it is Compass or Foundation.

Heat sources approaching! Over 30 of them!

Commence interception with Hell-Darts, Wombats, and Igelstellungs!

Shinn, Agnes, and Ms. Hilda, head out to neutralize enemy mobile suits!

I'll head over to Michael's command post!

- Roger! - Roger!

Foundation Territory

Shikishima Team, go and back up the Justice and GYAN.

Mahoroba Team, follow me!

Blue Cosmos Encampment - Air Defense Facility

Get back!

They've still got stuff like that?!

Military Demarcation Line - Eldore Region

Help us!

Royal Palace - War Information Conference Room

How dastardly!

Vehicles and infantry, stand back!

How dare they do that?!

Damn you!

Rescue the injured from Eldore urban areas immediately.

That is fine, yes?

We have no choice. We'll authorize rescue operations, but only in the Eldore region.

Roger.

Start the operation.

Yeah, leave it to us.

Roger.

Kill 'em all!

Fall into darkness, Kira Yamato...

Blue Cosmos Encampment - Fortress

Commander?

Michael?

Commander! What's the matter?

I'm going to secure Michael! Shinn, I need backup!

Huh? But I mean...

He's getting away!

What's wrong, Kira?! You're getting close to the demarcation line! What are you doing?!

Commander Yamato's machine is redirecting to One-Oh-Five-Charlie.

He's heading into Eurasian territory.

What was that?!

What's wrong, Ki– Commander Yamato?

I found Michael! Securing him!

What?

Captain La Flaga, status report!

Eurasian Federation Territory - Field Command Post

Freedom is approaching the military demarcation line!

What's the meaning of this? Doesn't he know about what we negotiated earlier?!

Warning! Freedom, you are approaching Eurasian Federation territory!

Change course immediately!

Why to Eurasia...?

What's going on, President?!

Freedom please turn back immediately. Kira!

- Commence warning fire! - Please wait!

Eurasian Federation Border - Air Defense Post

You're still going to resist?

- Commander! - Kira, stop it!

You can't, Kira!

I'll end it right here!

This is clearly and act of aggression!

Kira! Kira, can't you hear me?!

It's Michael! I can't let him get away now!

This is not what we intended! Commander Yamato acted totally on his own!

You dragged Compass into this with that in mind to begin with, didn't you?!

Then, we'll take our own countermeasures!

Since it has come to this, Princess...

Please wait. I'm sure there is a reason.

Commander Yamato is...

He is obviously delirious. That... or committing treason.

That just cannot be!

Unfortunately, that is what the current situation suggests.

If Compass cannot handle the situation, please leave this to us.

All of your diplomatic efforts will be for naught!

It will be entirely counterproductive if there are human casualties.

All because one person ran out of control!

Miss Lacus...

All right.

Please... stop Kira.

What...?

That means you are authorizing attacks against Commodore Yamato?

...Yes.

Lacus...

Hold up, President Clyne...

There's powerful interference. All comms have been severed.

The jamming is caused by an NJ Dazzler.

This hasn't reached practical application yet.

Do they know how to control the quantum spattering?

This isn't Eurasia or Blue Cosmos.

Lunamaria, scramble!

Take a sniper rifle and a comm thread, too!

Good work, Shura. Fulfill your role.

Roger.

I'll finish him off in two minutes.

Just die!

The Black Knights?

Stop it! Why...?!

Why? Just look around you!

What's going on?

We're gonna kill you!

Sorry! Princess Lacus said she doesn't need you anymore!

Shura...

Commander?

Shinn, what's wrong?

Don't get in my way!

You really don't learn, do you?

I already proved that someone like you doesn't stand a chance!

Shinn!

These guys... so they really do...

It's a trap! Archangel, advance!

Maas and Herbert, support our allies' retreat!

Fire signal flares. We'll head to rescue Kira and the others!

Eurasian Federation Territory - Tactical Nuclear Missile Post

Passcode... There.

Heat sources resembling mobile suits. Distance, 17,000!

The Black Knights?

They're way behind the Eurasian army. What are they doing over there...?

Oh, did they see us?

It's not a problem. We'll just take care of them as well.

Detecting heat sources of flying objects believed to be missiles!

Showing optical footage.

Those are...

GLCM Mk.72 tactical nuclear cruise missiles!

They're from the Eurasian army!

Two Black Knights machines are headed towards this ship!

- It can't be! - What is that?

- Did you try the laser? - No good. We can't secure a comms line.

This is from our nation.

Launch of nuclear missiles from within Eurasian territory has been confirmed.

Keep calling until you get through.

There might be forces that can communicate with the front line.

The target?

Nine-Oh-Nine. Advancement speed hasn't changed. No replies to our calls.

Us.

Emergency comms to the Millennium!

No good! Comms still won't go through!

They've locked onto our ship!

Gottfrieds 1 and 2 have been hit!

Anti-air combat! Igelstellungs, Wombats, fire!

Begin damage control!

I'm sorry, but you're going down.

It's all the same in the end. What a pain!

Igelstellungs and Hell-Darts inoperative!

Multiple heat sources believed to be missiles rapidly approaching!

Disperse flares! Hard starboard!

The beams don't work?!

So this is the much-rumored Femto-tech Armor!

Correct. Now that you've seen it, die!

Combat coordinates, Oh-Two-Oh-Whiskey, One-Three, Eight-November.

Roger!

What's going on, Shinn...?

Misfire? Misfire won't be the end of it!

Those were nukes! Who the hell are those morons?!

No good! It won't accept controls from our end!

Major General, we have communication directly from the Foundation royal palace!

Patch us in!

All hands retreat! Send an emergency evacuation order to all cities!

We will evacuate as many civilians underground as possible!

Please, this way.

However...

Please hurry!

Shield the bridge! Crash dive!

Yes, sir! Open the vents! Millennium to crash dive!

That's it.

Hooray!

The second missile has changed course!

What?!

Retreat, Lunamaria! You can't shoot that down!

Retreat, Lunamaria! You can't shoot that down!

You never know until you try!

As soon as preparations are complete, depart immediately!

Go!

These guys... what the hell?!

By Foundation machines... Damn it!

Gottfrieds and Igelstellungs have been annihilated!

Engines have halted! Flames approaching the ammunition depot!

Jettison engines! We'll abandon ship!

- All hands, abandon ship! - All hands, take cover!

Brace for impact!

I can't let you do as you please like this while big sister is away!

- This is the monster... - Sorry, big sister...

Maas! Herbert!

Damn you all!

Damn it!

Looks like this is the time limit.

Finally...

The Archangel...?!

Don't you be looking away!

Grab on, boy!

You cannot win!

What was that?!

Because that is your fate!

That one's mine!

Agnes?!

What?!

Interesting.

- He's good. - This is strong!

- Kira! - Athrun?

Sorry I made you wait!

You're late...

You're Athrun Zala?

Shura! It's time!

Coming?

I will... go with you.

Agnes... Why...?

Let's escape, Kira!

The crew of the Archangel is with us.

No way...!

Kira...

Athha Family Property - Orb Territory, Akatsuki Island

It has been four days since the tragedy in Eldore. Radiation levels there are still high.

Relief efforts by major allies have not gone as well as planned.

Akatsuki Island - Secret Underwater Dock

With the NJC facilities returning to operation, this nightmare has erupted on the ground.

The world is terrified, and the voices of protest have grown day by day.

Akatsuki Island - Underwater Port

United Orb Emirates - Leader's Official Residence

Roughly 1.5 km east of the second ground zero,

we confirmed wreckage that we believe is the Archangel.

The Freedom, the Justice, and the other mobile suits involved in the operation are still not found.

They still have yet to respond to our calls.

We believe they were all caught in the blast.

And is President Clyne still safe?

Foundation Satellite Base Sector - Vanaheimr-class Interplanetary Cruising Battleship "Gullveig"

Yes. According to reports from the Millennium,

Satellite Base - Warship Dock

she escaped with officials from Foundation...

Have you contacted the PLANTs?

No...

What are you going to do about this?!

We have a stern complaint from Eurasia.

They say it was all because Commander Yamato broke the agreement and crossed the military demarcation line.

But that is not justification to launch nukes.

Doing so is an act of betrayal against all humanity.

I'm not sold on the case against Commander Yamato, either.

Reading the reports, there are too many inexplicable points!

I can't figure out what really happened at all!

The truth is in the shadows.

That is, unless Commander Yamato or Michael are alive and talk about it.

This is all too convenient. There's no way to hold anyone responsible.

What are you trying to say?

I mean, was Commander Yamato really acting on his own?

This case was the perfect opportunity for the PLANTs to intervene in Eurasian–

I would like you to stop such false accusations!

There's no way Kira would do anything like that!

Dear big sister.

I see...

Then our nation has no intention of dealing with Compass any further.

Nor us. Especially when such groundless suspicious are incurred.

United Orb Emirates - Onogoro Island

Millennium Officer's Quarters - Shinn's Room

I won't accept that!

Why aren't you coming back...

Shinn, you idiot...

I see, so it was Foundation after all.

With the timing of the jamming and all,

there's a 92% chance the Black Knights did it.

Yeah, the Black Knights are black with guilt.

What?! Then Foundation planned that nuclear attack?!

However, we don't have the means to prove it.

The Millennium is ordered to return. No mobile suits on hand.

The Archangel was hot down. And the crew's survival odds are pretty dire.

We don't know about that. Do you think those guys would go down that easily?

Akatsuki Island - Underwater Port Mobile Laboratory

Including Foundation's Eldore region, casualties have reached 50,000.

And over 100,000 are injured or missing.

The Eurasian army is preparing to retaliate and has ordered all forces to–

Are both of you all right now?

Oh. Yes.

Mommy!

Compass activity has already been suspended for the foreseeable future–

Is that true? Compass is suspended?!

That's right. Cagalli tried really hard, but the entire world's criticism is focused on them...

Those guys... Damn it!

The only remaining ship, the Millennium, is presently docked at Orb.

We haven't told them of our situation over here.

What about Lacus...?

She supposedly escaped on a Foundation shuttle...

She...

...betrayed us all.

This popped up in an investigation Terminal was conducting.

This is... Queen Aura?

This was her 19 years ago when she was at Mendel's genetics lab.

19 Years ago?!

Her research subject was to create a species that surpasses Coordinators.

Inter-Orbital Omni-Directional Strategic Cannon "Requiem"

Deflection rings 1, 3, and 6 have been deployed to the scheduled locations.

Foundation Satellite Base - Control Room

Target coordinate correction, plus two point three.

T-minus sixty until Requiem firing threshold.

Foundation Vanaheimr-class Interplanetary Cruising Battleship "Gullveig" Hangar

System operation is normal.

Everything was likely Aura's... their plan.

- Including the nuclear attack. - What?

Forcing the nuke launch gave them an excuse.

Requiem firing preparations complete.

May God bless you...

An excuse for them to attack Eurasia.

Eurasian Federation Capital

Big sister Cagalli!

Captain Zala! Come to the control room immediately!

Gather information!

Secure communications with Compass HQ and Orb government!

United Orb Emirates - Akatsuki Island Underwater Control Room

That's Moscow.

This is Foundation's retaliation... already?

A nuclear attack...?

No.. This is...

Requiem.

Orb Leader's Official Residence - War Information Conference Room

Wasn't Requiem dismantled?

This is a clear violation by the PLANTs of the ceasefire treaty!

This retaliation cannot be tolerated!

Madam President.

What? Connect us immediately.

We have been chased off the planet's surface

by the nuclear hatred unleashed by Naturals.

Our feelings wishing only for peace and stability

have been trampled yet again by stubborn Naturals.

Why is that?

Our nation, as a national policy, adopted the Destiny Plan

Foundation Satellite Base - Commander's Room

advocated by the previous PLANT supreme council chairman, Gilbert Durandal.

A society that is completely fair and equal based on genetics.

By accepting our own roles engraved in our genes,

Akatsuki Island - Takitsuhime Beach

we have overcome poverty, achieved independence in the previous war,

United Orb Emirates - Mass Driver "Kaguya"

and accomplished a miraculous recovery.

However, lazy humans don't like that one bit!

They deny evolution, envy each other, never forget past grudges,

and kill each other driven by ugly emotions.

Despite living on a tranquil land known as Earth, they greedily consume its bounty just like parasites!

PLANT Supreme Council Building - Intelligence Staff Office

- What?! - We question that.

Why must we walk together with such an unenlightened rabble?!

ZAFT Nazca-class High-Speed Destroyer "Burckhardt" - Bridge

Aprilius City - PLANT Supreme Council Building

To Coordinators living in the PLANTs: we are your brothers.

We are beings like you that carry on human evolution into the future.

We were also created from genetic engineering, the ultimate Coordinators–

The Accords!

The role engraved in our genes is one of guiding the world as arbitrators of humanity.

We were born for that purpose.

Foundation Satellite Base - VIP Lounge

One of your leaders, President Lacus Clyne, is one of our siblings.

She is here together with us now, as one who will guide humanity.

Akatsuki Island - Malchio's Church

Our will is her will, and our wish is her wish.

Let us go together, our Coordinator brothers!

Times of contradictions and savagery by the old human race have ended!

I declare to all nations on Earth.

PLANT Supreme Council Assembly Hall

Immediately lay down all your arms. Then accept and implement the Destiny Plan.

PLANT Supreme Council Building - Chairman's Office

You will have five days.

PLANT Supreme Council Building - Underground Emergency Escape Dock

Also, forces who cannot accept us

will be punished by Requiem in the name of Lacus Clyne.

The flames of Armageddon will fall upon your heads.

I can't believe this...!

Kira!

Chairman on the bridge!

Mrs. Jule, former Representative Canaver... you saved us.

Terminal Eternal-class MS Carrier "Eternal" - Bridge

However, the domestic disturbance is something we'll be forced to wait and watch...

I understand, Chairman.

In the worst-case scenario, the PLANTs will be targeted by Requiem once again.

Right now is a time to determine the state of affairs and lay low.

How are those arrangements?

It's a far cry from being perfect,

but the destroyed asteroid Boaz has a resistance supply facility entrusted to us by Miss Lacus.

- We will go there. - Understood.

Sorry to make you wait all alone for so long, Princess.

If you wish to apologize,

I would like you to let me return as soon as possible.

Return?

This is where you should have been all along.

That is your own mother's wish as well.

My mother's?

The Destiny Plan selects people by genetics

and determines their roles based on aptitude.

Durandal and Aura created leaders to manage that system and guide the people.

And those are the Accords.

You were created for the people.

To be loved by all, and to guide them.

I created you that way.

Created... me?

And the keystones for them, the most important Accords, are Orphee Lam Tao...

...and Lacus.

Lacus?

The two of you are poised to stand at the pinnacle of all humanity.

The final two pieces that come together.

You and I will govern this world together.

You can feel it, can't you?

Together? With you?

We were destined to be attracted to one another... to be together.

That's why they kidnapped Lacus.

Because she was a necessary part of their plan.

Lacus!

You are not the one I am in love with!

Are you thinking about Kira Yamato?

Unfortunately, he is no longer part of this world.

You were the one who said we could shoot him down.

Kira!

In any case, he is no longer needed. Not for the world that is to come.

Needed...

You don't love people because they are needed!

You need them because you love them!

Stop that! Stop babbling such nonsense like some Natural...

I will make a sortie.

Shura, Ingrid! I trust Mother and the Princess with you.

According to our intel, a military coup is currently underway within the PLANTs.

We don't know the details of who's involved, but we haven't been able to contact the chairman or the council members.

What?!

But we have no means of acting right now. We don't have any mobile suits or a ship.

In other words, all of us here are as good as dead... right?

This is only speculation, but if the Accords can read our minds...

I presume that they can influence people's minds as well.

So that's why our commander...

Earth Alliance Forces Endymion Base

Foundation has advised the nations of Earth to fully disarm and surrender

and implement the Destiny Plan.

They will immediately fire Requiem at those who do not follow this advice,

Onogoro Island - War Memorial Park

and the evacuation of civilians will be absolutely prohibited. Additionally...

Let's rescue Lacus. That's the only way.

To reverse this situation and stop the PLANTs, we need her words.

It's useless.

Kira...

It's the same, no matter what we do.

ZAFT fleet detected. They're spreading to our starboard and port sides, as well as ahead.

Earth Alliance Agamemnon-class Space Carrier "Beowulf" - Bridge

Left wing of the fleet is under fire.

All ships, evasive maneuvers to starboard. Bombardment on right wing as well.

Don't crowd together! We'll take a direct hit from Requiem!

In the end, I just keep repeating it. After I suffered deeply and hesitated,

I fight, and fight, and fight!

But nothing changes...

Is it because I'm mistaken?

Kira...

That's why Lacus abandoned me and chose him!

I'm no good to her.

I can't give Lacus anything she wants. Not one thing!

Not just peace. I can't even make her smile!

I can't make her happy! That's why she betrayed me!

Stop that pathetic whining!

You're talking all about "me, me, me!"

You haven't given one thought to her feelings, have you?

Enough! If you hate fighting that much, you can mope and rot away down here!

You don't understand anything! I don't want to hear stuff like that from you!

Do you think you're the only one fighting?!

I can't help it! It's because you're all weak!

Give me a break!

So you feel like the weight of the entire world is on your shoulders,

then you abandon it all when things don't go your way?

Some hero you are!

That's not it!

Stop it, Athrun! Our commander...

Damn it!

Leave them to it!

You correct them when they're being gutless! That's what friends are for.

I have to...

It's no good unless I do it!

I hate it, but I'm frantically...

Why don't you say anything? Why don't you ask? Ask someone else!

What can you do all on your own?!

I want to see Lacus...

Lacus...

I just want her to be smiling next to me...

I just don't know what I should be doing anymore!

I guess Lacus must have changed quite a bit since I last saw her.

Huh?

How she can't be happy unless you do this, or it's no good if you can't do that.

The Lacus I know would never say something like that, you know?

Lacus was wishing for the world to be at peace...

But she wasn't thinking about someone serving peace to her on a silver platter, right?

Wasn't she wishing for a partner who would walk together with her on the path there?

Step by step... no matter how small.

Does she still think so? Does Lacus...

If you're uneasy, why not ask her in person?

What?

Let's go, Kira.

Let's go rescue Lacus.

Together.

Because some things only come across when you put them into words.

I analyzed the flight path,

L1 Sector - Terminal Base Satellite "Factory"

and narrowed down which sector the Foundation shuttle headed to.

Combining that with the intel from Orb, I believe Lacus is...

Artemis Fortress. This is tricky.

If we use Birdy and Blue's quantum networks, we can deduce Lacus' location.

As long as we get close, you can figure out where she is?

That's only if Lacus still has it in her possession...

What will we do for a ship? We don't even have mobile suits that can put up a decent fight!

I think we might be able to procure a ship. Though... it will be a slightly rough method.

I might be able to do something about the mobile suits.

Akatsuki Island - Secret Underground Hangar

Representative Athha entrusted me with these.

I was using them for performance evaluation of new fusion reactors and new equipment.

It's not like we were expecting situations like this, though...

Destiny...

Freedom...

The power systems and armaments are the same,

but the control systems have been updated to the latest type.

Though it's a bit unreliable to go up against the Black Knights.

No way. If I have this, those guys will never...

Here it is!

Captain, we're under injection attack.

So I see.

All hands, abandon ship immediately!

I repeat... Emergency alert! Emergency alert! Toxic gas detected aboard ship on Deck B.

What's going on?!

- Freeze! - O-Okay!

You were two minutes late compared to my calculations, Commander Yamato.

Captain Konoe...?

All preparations for departure are completed, Captain Ramius.

There's no need for ominous items like that.

Freeze!

Hands up. Drop your gun.

Luna! Me! It's me!

Shinn?!

Ouch... Huh?

Shinn!

You idiot! You dummy! Jeez! I thought you were dead!

Ouch! I'm dying! I'm really dying...

The Millennium was hijacked, you say?

Yes, sir. The PLANTs and the Atlantic Federation received a notification.

Satellite footage also shows a sudden increase in movement of people and items near the dock.

Hmph! Damn Orb, I knew it!

Orb Takemikazuchi-class Mobile Carrier "Wadatsumi" Advance Evacuation Fleet

We'll infiltrate Artemis Fortress and rescue Lacus.

Using Mirage Colloid to evade enemy detection and make an approach.

Nicol's tactic, I see.

We'll break through the main fleet and head for the Moon.

That means we're going to act as decoys.

If they figure out our identities, they'll immediately strike Orb.

We'll nullify Requiem before that happens.

Requiem itself is protected by a shield and is indestructible with ordinary firepower.

The beam relay points are camouflaged with Mirage Colloid,

so we can't predict where they are until the shot is fired.

However, there's one exception.

The first relay point is always right above Requiem, along the line of fire.

We'll surely see it before the shot is fired.

Then, Captain Ramius...

What?

Oh, no, I can't possibly do that.

This ship is no longer affiliated with Compass or ZAFT.

We're rebels. You could even say pirates.

The one sitting in that seat should know how to fight like such a group.

All right.

Then I'll ask you to be my executive officer.

- Gladly! - What?

Checks on all sections complete. Main engine output increasing.

30 seconds until rated values.

Departure preparations complete.

Release the mooring.

Connecting hydrojets.

We're leaving port. Millennium, forward at first combat speed.

Stop that vessel! Millennium, stop immediately!

Orb Second Escort Fleet Missile Cruiser "Yoshitsune"

If you do not comply, we will attack your vessel!

Stay on course! Both sides at second combat speed!

What? But...

Then I will authorize fire!

You do understand, Captain?

"Yoshitsune" - Bridge

Yes, sir!

I learned how to miss every shot from Vice Admiral Todaka!

Start to shoot!

Heh... What a farce.

It seems Orb has ignored our warnings.

What are you talking about? We should still have some time before we reply.

Our parliament is still considering your nation's requests.

Your petty tricks are transparent. We can see exactly what the Millennium is doing, too.

Requiem will be fired at your nation in ten minutes.

Wait a minute! Someone hijacked the Millennium!

We just informed the PLANTs as well...

I told you that we would shoot if there was a minuscule movement.

This is a misunderstanding! We are not involved at all in this...

It was a nation that had to be struck down sooner or later.

United Orb Emirates Capital - Olofat

Hurry up and evacuate all citizens! Orb Forces, back them up with all you've got!

We'll transfer government functions to Onogoro Island;s air defense facility.

Large-Scale Disaster Underground Shelter "Amanoiwato"

Big sister Cagalli...

Hurry! We only have ten minutes!

Engines at full throttle! Prepare for takeoff!

Main thrusters, engage.

Millennium, take off!

Captain! Oh, Foundation is...

Requiem, prepare to fire!

The target is Olofat, capital of Orb!

All civilians, please follow guidance and evacuate immediately. All civilians...

The rest is up to you, Toyah.

Big sister Cagalli, please be careful.

Please, this way.

Confirmed boarding of Lord Mashima.

Representative Athha!

The Strike Rouge and Cavalier Aifrid-Two are ready to go.

Please hurry.

Got it.

We couldn't fool them after all, huh?

They were going to strike down Orb to begin with. All they needed was an excuse!

Leader's Official Residence - Underground Hangar

Father, please protect our people!

Kira!

Farewell, Orb.

Foundation, do you copy?

This is Kira Yamato of the Millennium.

Receiving a broadcast on the international rescue channel.

What?!

What a pity, huh? I'm still alive.

You even sacrificed your own nation's people to kill me.

What's the meaning of this, Shura?!

Impossible! In the condition he was in...

You guys aren't people who guide humanity.

You do nothing but slaughter!

We know the truth. We have the evidence. We'll tell the entire world about you!

You have been defeated! Accords or whatever, we'll be sure to crush the schemes of mass murderers!

I let him speak and I hear this?!

Mother.

Kill that failure!

Requiem, your target is the Millennium! Fire!

I command you!

High energy reaction on the far side of the Moon.

Activate Tannhäuser! Emergency braking!

Fire!

Lost sight of Millennium! It's the effect of the electromagnetic pulse!

Damn it!

This is a notice to all forces. As of this moment, we will be using force to protect our homeland!

Tactical and Strategic Information Integrated Command and Control Unit "Cavalier Aifrid-Two"

Announcing a national defense command!

Establish a tactical link with Compass council nations, the Millennium, and the Eternal.

All forces continue evacuation guidance, putting the safety of civilians first and foremost.

Hyperspeed Tactical Assault Support Unit "METEOR" - Units 07 and 08

Even though they've been converted to nuclear power, I'm surprised they actually kept these ancient machines.

I am pretty fond of it, though. And the ZAKU control systems are easy to use.

Yzak Jule, in Duel, taking off!

Dearka Elthman, in Buster, taking off!

Well, Ms. Murrue, I'll be going now.

Yes. Pleas make sure to get Miss Lacus.

Yes.

Shinn.

I'm trusting you with the Millennium.

What?

Yes, sir!

Good for you, boy.

You really are so simple...

Was that a bit strange?

I think it was pretty good?

Why...

Yes?

Princess, why aren't you accepting your own fate?

We were given power. We came into life with what to do already determined for us.

Isn't our happiness to follow suit, and live as other people need us to?

I believe that all life has the right to choose its own path to live under.

This is not a fate that I have wished for.

For this war to continue forever,

for everyone to be tormented, for everyone to waver and agonize...

Is that what you're wishing for?

Princess, you don't understand just how fortunate you are!

You can rule over the entire world... Why won't you accept Orphee?

Would you be satisfied with that?

Have you cooled off yet?

Why don't you recognize your duty already, and take my hand?

No matter how many times you ask, the answer will be the same.

You are not the person I am in love with.

Kira Yamato is dead!

No, he is not dead.

Why won't you accept the truth?

Because I believe in him...

Why?! Why someone like him?

Why a failure that couldn't successfully become an Accord?!

Because he's the one I decided to love.

He couldn't give you one thing that you wished for. Not even a peaceful world!

Are you saying someone like that is qualified to stand at your side?!

Love isn't about qualifications. Can't you understand even that?

Even if you subjugate people by force, you can never subjugate their hearts.

No matter what you do to me, you cannot erase Kira from my mind.

Why...? You should have been born to rule the world with me!

So why aren't you accepting me?! Accepting my love?!

The "Lacus Clyne" you love is not me.

I'll head to the Moon. I will leave defending this location to you and Shura.

Yes...

The prime minister is on the bridge.

Any movement from the Millennium and the other enemy fleets?

Vanaheimr-class Interplanetary Cruising Battleship "Gullveig" - Bridge

Orb's lunar fleet and the remaining Earth forces are heading to Requiem.

We expect they will engage the ZAFT fleet deployed to the front.

The Millennium is taking a direct course for us.

Estimated time till interception: four minutes.

All fleets to Chrone Wing Formation. Reverse engines. Match relative velocities.

Target the twelve-barrel positron cannon for projected enemy course!

Shield the bridge. Level one battle stations.

We can't use our positron cannon in this formation.

It's all right. We have a new weapon. Deploy the heat- and shock-proof crystalline armor!

We'll go with the Badgiruel tactic.

Input of missile timing complete.

Fire anti-beam depth charges.

Activate Tristans and CIWS. Load missile launchers with Niedhardts and Dispars.

We'll break through the center at maximum combat speed!

Feuer!

It's not even going to evade?!

Dispars, CIWS,!

Begin fire!

- Can we endure this...? - Of course we can!

Not bad, rebels!

Disperse hyperspeed anti-ship guided missiles along projected enemy course!

All ships, change course! Pursue the enemy at maximum speed!

Hyperspeed missiles approaching. They're pursuing us. Enemy fleet is turning around.

Fire Dispars! Turn ship around 180 degrees. Portside drift, match relative velocity!

Launch all mobile suits!

Connecting catapult. All systems, online.

Superconductor capacitors 1 to 10 are at critical point.

Guidance system all normal.

Course is clear. Destiny, you're ready for launch.

Shinn Asuka. Destiny, heading out!

Impulse, ready for launch!

Lunamaria Hawke. Impulse, let's go!

GELGOOG, ready for launch!

Hilda Haken. GELGOOG, we're off!

I'm heading up to the battle bridge. Please take care of the rest!

Good hunting.

Main bridge, shift to combat mode.

Guidance systems online. Launching all Silhouettes!

Enemy ship has launched mobile suits. Three machines!

Intercept... No, wait.

Where is Kira Yamato?

There's a mobile suit approaching. Just one. It's the Freedom!

How did it find us here?

By coming here all alone to rescue the princess... Isn't that a tearful tale, Shura?

Then it's foolish to counter it with a group. I'll head out.

You shall utterly crush their foolish hopes.

As you wish!

Lacus...

Kira?!

What is this uneasy connection I am feeling...?

But to think they would recklessly split their forces...

Launch the mobile suit forces. Annihilate the enemy.

The Destiny? They've got to be joking.

Maybe it'll be worth killing?

It's perfect for training the troops.

Don't underestimate me!

I can do this, too!

This time, you won't escape death!

Foundation Satellite Base - Warship Dock

Explosion sounds detected within the defensive line...!

- Close emergency bulkheads! - I'll deal with it.

Hurry, hurry, hurry...

All bulkheads, force close!

I don't understand... Why...?

- I won't accept that! - Here we go!

Captain Kisaka!

Here goes!

- Haro, Haro! - See ya!

No way!

Perfect form!

No good! They took over the controls! System down!

Reboot command denied. Hash values are changing dynamically.

What are you doing?! Call Shura back here!

Comms down...

Shura, enemies have infiltrated.

Birdy.

You...

...must be Athrun Zala.

I thought you could read minds?

You're good for nothing.

I'll kill you!

〔♪Mika Nakashima BOUKYOU〕

We can't hand you over to them.

So Kira is here.

Why are you happy?

The battle will swing in their favor with you around...

That's why they put themselves in danger to abduct you.

That's all there is to it, isn't it?

Is that really so?

Orphee too. It's because you are superior. That's why he loves you.

It's the same for everyone, isn't it?

You want something superior... You want them at your side...

Because you have value. You need them and love them.

But is that really love?

Lacus!

Kira!

Don't come closer!

If you move an inch, I'll put out her eyes!

Or I could slit her throat... If she's no longer able to sing,

can you still say that you love her?

Yeah. Even if those eyes can't see... Even if she loses her voice... Lacus is Lacus!

And I love everything about her!

Kira...

You don't love people because they're needed. You need them because you love them.

Blue!

Kira!

Lacus!

That was so reckless!

I love you too...

I'm sorry.

Go!

Take care of Lacus for me. I'm heading to Requiem.

They're strong. Be careful.

I won't lose this time... because I'm not alone.

Kira... please be careful.

Yeah!

Deflection ring 11 has completed relocation to first point.

Fire Requiem! Burn Orb away!

Yes, sir! Firing Requiem! Target Olofat, capital of Orb!

Take this payback for what you have done, Kira Yamato!

All deflection fields maintaining acceptable levels.

Requiem firing in ten seconds. Nine... eight... seven... six... five...

Geomagnetic adjustment verniers still active.

Correcting errors on vertical axis. Emission voltage at critical levels!

Mobile suit present near Requiem firing barrel!

What?!

Go!

Mu!

Oh man... It's a tough job making the impossible possible.

- You did it, Captain! - Hooray! - All right! I'm so glad! - Whoa! - Great!

First relay point eliminated by an attack!

Deflection ring-equipped ship unable to navigate!

Requiem hull damaged! Beam convergence system damaged!

Heat sources detected approaching Requiem. Eight machines.

Get to recovery right away!

Damn you... old human race!

Terminating camouflage. Our objective is the capture of Requiem, or it's complete annihilation!

Orb First Space Fleet Flagship "Kusanagi"

Kusanagi - Bridge

All machines are free to use all weapons!

Do not forgive those who pointed a blade of death against Orb!

Mobile suit forces retreating from firing axis.

Lohengrins, fire!

Earth Alliance Forces Daedalus Base

Separate guided cannons.

Tristans 1 and 2! Kurwenals!

Target the enemy warships! Fire!

The Black Knights are coming.

Beams won't work. Luna, back me up.

I have anti-ship swords as well! I can do it, too!

You really are an idiot who doesn't learn! You guys can't win against us!

We'll shoot you down again!

I'm not letting you get close to the Millennium!

That mobile suit...

Agnes? Why?

The Impulse... Lunamaria!

Agnes! You were alive!

Shura was the only one who understood my value!

They're just using you! Don't you get it?!

You're a Coordinator too, aren't you?

Why are you siding with them? Have you gone insane thanks to that idiot boy?

Huh? Shinn has nothing to do with this!

What about you? Just because the commander was ignoring you...

Shut up!

What's with this guy?!

I lost last time because I was in the Justice!

If I'm in the Destiny, the likes of you can't...

I can't read his thoughts?!

Is this guy not thinking at all?!

Don't let one ship through! In the end, this is just a mob of Naturals!

Hamilton and Schecter are down!

Enemy mobile suits approaching!

Commander Jagannath! Incoming from the PLANTs!

The chairman is calling for all forces to stand down and suppress the coup!

What?!

506 ro CP. The target has surrendered and disarmed.

CP, copy that. Continue alert for IEDs.

505 to CP.

PLANT Department of Defense Building

Continue the attack! If Requiem strikes Orb down, times will change!

Damage control!

This is Commander Yzak Jule of the ZAFT Forces Intelligence Division.

This is Commander Yzak Jule of the ZAFT Forces Intelligence Division.

There are orders relayed from military HQ!

All ZAFT troops serving under Commander Jagannath must immediately cease fighting,

and return to your home units!

Captain Ramius!

Millennium, it's me. Please immediately prepare for broadcast...

Miss Lacus! I'm glad you've returned!

Commander Jagannath! Do you want to be charged with treason?

This isn't treason! We're the ones who truly shoulder the future of the PLANTs!

This is Lacus Clyne.

I have just escaped from Foundations captivity to speak to all of you.

Millennium - Navigation Bridge

First of all, I do not agree at all with the views Foundation holds.

The fair and equal society that they propose is governance under the Destiny Plan.

As I have previously stated, I will never accept such a thing.

Failures, changes, dreams... A world where none of those things are allowed.

A society where a human's value is decided by genetics.

I will never entrust my worthiness to someone else.

Furthermore, forcing this on others through violence and terror

is something that should never be allowed.

All lives have the freedom to choose their own destinies.

I too will fight for such a cause.

You should never allow one who doesn't love you to determine what you are worth!

You will go no further.

Mobile Fortress "Messiah" Crash Site

If we do not fulfill our duties, there is no meaning to our lives!

Enemy fleet approaching Requiem! Shura's M1A1 has engaged the X20A!

The flagship fleet will head towards Requiem!

Draw the Millennium to the fleet defensive line, and annihilate it!

Mother, I leave the rest to you. Shura and I will dispose of the Freedom.

Let's go, Ingrid!

This ship will break through the enemy fleet and ram into the enemy flagship!

Time for a showdown!

Captain.

Miss Lacus...

MM07 Z'Gok, all systems, go. All weapons, go. Status, green.

I will sortie as well. Please authorize.

We have to deliver this to Kira...

This is something I must do.

X18P Cavalier has reached rated output values.

But that means...

APU separation in ten seconds.

I beg you. Please let me go this one time!

FCS online. Data links satisfactory.

Madam President, Albert here.

Tactical support AI, neural conversion start.

The machine can operate at 100% capacity, but the docking will require manual fine-tuning.

I'll guide you perfectly, so please rest assured.

I'll guide you perfectly, so please rest assured.

All right. I authorize you to launch.

Thank you.

Sheesh...

This is a good thing. Sometimes it's a lot more taxing when you're just watching.

Cavalier, take off.

Athrun Zala, in the Z'Gok, heading out!

Defender, launch at will!

Lacus Clyne, heading out.

You need to prove your own worth too!

- Understood. - Here goes!

Surrender, Commander! The coup back in the homeland has failed, too.

Don't kill troops for no good reason!

Why do you side with the people of the old world?!

The way things are now, nothing will change!

A world where only a fraction are wealthy, one where injustice and cruelty abound!

Anachronistic idiots!

Anything more is useless, Yzak.

If he could be persuaded, he wouldn't be doing something like this to begin with.

Damn it!

Fire!

- How pathetic! - What is?

That you would challenge us in an old-fashioned mobile suit!

A mobile suit's performance doesn't determine how strong you are!

Correct. That's precisely why you will never win, as you are inferior to us!

But I have a weapon as well!

And what is that!?

Lacus' love!

Enough!

How despicable! For trash like you to mouth Lacus' name!

That sin will not dissipate even if I kill you a million times!

Shinn!

Luna!

Luna!

Shinn!

Firing deuterion beam!

So tenacious! Liu! Daniel!

- Yeah. - This is the end, flunky.

You always went after other people's boyfriends, didn't you?!

What's wrong with that? Any man would obviously love me. Don't feel so jealous!

Why do you get in my way? You are nothing more than a failure that can't do anything!

You should have never been born!

Yet you live a comfortable life, and are even loved!

You aren't qualified for any of that!

You don't need qualifications for being loved!

Then give me that love of yours!

She should have been mine to begin with, but thanks to you...

She should have been mine to begin with, but thanks to you...

This is the end, Freedom.

Kira!

Athrun!

What?!

Are you okay, Kira?

Athrun!

Kira!

Lacus!

We need to dock!

Deliver the final blow! Pour all our firepower into the Freedom!

Relative speed, +1.2, axis correction +3. Connect.

Engage!

What?!

Interesting.

Lacus... Why?

My will is always together with you.

...

furetetemo tsumetai yubisaki

They touch, although with icy fingertips

I look forward to being with you forevermore.

Let's go.

Okay!

kooritsuita tsuki ni terasarete

Illuminated by the frozen moon

You reject me that thoroughly?!

If so, you shall perish along with that foolish love of yours!

hibiwareta kokoro ga

My flawed heart still embraces the night,

moetsukiru yoru wo dakukedo

even as it burns out

I'll take this.

isshun no kanata de kirameita omoi ga

That feeling that glittered off in the distance for a split-second

ai nara maboroshi ni shitemisete

If it's love, I'll try for that vision

hanatsu hikari sora ni ochiru

The light is freed and falls through the sky,

nozomu dake no netsu wo sasagete

sacrificing its warmth only for hope

What is that weapon?!

I'll use the Disruptor.

shini iku hoshi no unda honoo ga

The flames that have appeared on the dying stars

Commodore Kira Yamato requesting use of the Disruptor.

saigo no yume ni yakarete iruyo

Burn with the the dreams of the next generation

President Lacus Clyne authorizes use of the Disruptor!

Booting up Disruptor! Output at 80%

The enemy is in the shadows of Messiah. Please link your consciousness to mine.

furi tsumoru tsumi wa yasashisa ni

If the sin that falls and covers everything turns to kindness

Requiem repairs are complete. Deflection ring heading to the first relay point.

toge wa hohoe ni kaete yukeru nara

And if a thorn could become a smile

Shoot Orb as soon as you're ready! Along with the enemy fleet!

chiru magiwa no hana no

It resembled the unheard screams

Time for a Synchro-Attack! Here goes!

todoka nai sakebi ni mo nita

Of the flowers on the verge of losing their petals

- Roger - Roger!

Fall into darkness!

inori no hakanasa ga motomeru setsuna saga

The fleetingness of wishing, the pain of longing

I will protect Shinn!

futari no deatta toki wo yurasu

Shakes up the time we met

Her darkness is...

...way too deep!

nageki hikari wa nami ni nomare

Swallowed up in a wave of grief and light

He disappeared?! It can't be!

itami no naka kimi wa mezamete

Amid the pain, you awaken

Duplicates that are half asleep like that won't work against me!

kizutsuke nagara dekiru kizuna ga

The bond that could be formed by hurting each other

kodoku wo ima egaki hajimeru

Now begins to paint my loneliness

I don't know anything about this weapon.

This is how you fight with duplicates!

What?

sosogu inochi kizamu hana de

The life that pours in carved with feathers

This is revenge for my guys!

kimiyo douka boku o tsutsunde

I'm begging you, please wrap me up in them

Redel!

No!

hikari wa mata sora ni ochiru

The light again falls though the sky,

nozomu dake no netsu o sasagete

sacrificing its warmth for hope

kuzure ochiyuku ayamachi no hate

This mistake caves in and comes to an end,

saigo no yume o mi tsuzuketeruyo

and my final dream continues on

My children...

I'll burn away both Orb and the PLANTs!

Each and every time! Why do things always go wrong for me?!

Are you seriously saying that?

You're dating that pug-nose you don't even love,

and found yourself in a pretty good situation!

Huh? I do love him! Got a problem?!

No way! You love that little mountain monkey?!

None of your business! Why would I put up with him if I didn't love him?!

I am worthy of being loved!

So what?!

I... loved him too...

I'm sorry, Agnes...

Tannhäuser, fire!

Now! Both engines, full speed ahead!

Enemy ship main cannon range, Bravo mark 31 to 65!

Target enemy flagship!

Take it down even if we have to ram it!

I won't let you forget! The blood of the deceased, the grudges!

That should not be forgotten!

We haven't forgotten.

That's why we need to stop things like this.

You're strong, Athrun Zala.

But you're still no match against me!

Winning is the duty I've been given. That's the reason why I exist!

It's useless. You can't close off your thoughts...

Cagalli...

Damn you! You're in a sacred field of battle! What kind of indecent fantasies are you...

I see him!

What?!

Impossible! Why?!

You really are good for nothing.

Remote control?!

Indecent fantasies?

Athrun...!

You foul little...

I am superior after all!

Strength is not just power! It's the will to live!

I've... lost?

Orphee, Shura is...

Shura...

Damn... all you insects!

Orphee, Ingrid. Let's stop all of this.

You chose that man only because he is inferior to you!

Is it that comforting to be surrounded and worshipped by your inferiors?!

What an egocentric, cold-hearted woman!

You don't care even if these fools keep fighting themselves to extinction?

- Shinn! - I'll destroy Requiem!

- Boy! - Old man!

Don't call me old man! And take your equipment!

Okay!

Lunamaria, use this.

Let's go, Luna!

Anytime!

The Millennium is approaching!

Oh, just shoot it down! Isn't Requiem ready yet?!

300 seconds to firing.

We're rushing in!

Prepare bow ram "Goten"!

All gunports, load close-range ammo!

All hands, brace for impact!

There is no superior or inferior when it comes to lives.

Everyone is precious to someone.

Then why am I not loved?

No, someone is sure to be looking your way.

It doesn't have to be now. It could be someone in the future.

Or someone so close to you that you didn't notice.

I don't care about the future! I want you... right now!

We were born because of the foolishness of humans.

They keep speaking of peace and equality but demand that others change for them!

They never want to changes themselves!

That's not true!

Then why does conflict never go away in any day and age?!

They never forget hatred, and even on the brink of extinction,

they're obsessed with immediate self-interest or prejudice and drag each other down!

They are all fools!

Orphee!

They need someone to guide them!

To end this history of division and bloodshed!

That is the meaning behind why we were born!

Humans are not born out of need!

They are born from love!

I'll choose my future with my own hands!

Fire!

Impossible... I-I have a duty...

That's enough, Orphee...

Ingrid...?

Because I know...

Saigo ni utauyo... I will sing one last song...

Kono akai zanzou wa sarigiwa no romantikusu This red afterimage is the romance of departure

Hon o kasanete futari no saisei no kiroku ga owaru The book that repeatedly records our rebirth has finally come to an end

The opposite of love is not hate.

The opposite of love is indifference.

You are there inside me.

Mezameru to soko wa hisou no ue ni When I woke up, there was a thin layer of ice

Am I there inside you?

Hadashi de tatte ite anata no te sagashita And I was standing barefoot on it, looking for your hand

The joy from your existence within me,

the strength from my existence within you.

Motomerareru mama ano isu ni suwari tsudzuketa no wa I was asked to continue sitting on that chair,

I can't tell if it's bright or dark,

because the future cannot be seen at all.

Tourubeki yakusoku datta it was a promise I should keep

But if they have hands to hold, if they have hearts to support each other,

Asai kokyuu no naka de sarigiwa no romantikusu Within the short interval of the romantic moment of your departure

the blind pair will be able to proceed forward.

For the sake of the hands that connect us, let's learn about each other to make those hands stronger.

Watashi ga bodaiju no suigen da to shitemo Even if I'm the fountainhead of the linden tree

Kimi wa mou dareka no tame ni utawanakute ii to You don't have to sing for anyone's sake anymore

I will speak of the multitudes within my heart... all the petty things.

Shirisugita hana wa utsukushii kono kotoba dake eranda The flowers I knew so well chose only those beautiful words for me

That is why I want you to talk to me as well.

Of the multitudes of petty things that reside within your heart...

...

...

Sabiteiku sutoorii uta ezu ni kooto no naka ni kakushiteta

A rusty story I couldn't bring myself to sing so I hid behind my coat

Sore to hikikae ni nando mo jibun o tebanashiteitta

Even so, in exchange, I let myself go many times over

Dakedo jinsei ni wa "soredemo" ga tsuitekuru

However in life, there is always an "and yet" who follows along

Anata e kokuhaku shimasu yuubae no romantikusu

I confess to you in the romantic glow of a sunset

Rousoku o mannaka katari tsukushita netsu to

We talked together under the heat of a candle in the middle

Ano sekai ni senaka mukete negau saigo no rasuto songu

This last song is my wish for my burden in that world

Kono modokashisa to korekara futari de ikiru

We will live with this frustration from now on

Hon no sumi hashirigaki sareta mune no uchi wa mada

On the corner of the book, there is a scribble from my heart that needs to be done,

Iriguchi ni sae tatetenai to omou kara

yet I still haven't set my foot at the door

Watashi wa kokuhaku shimasu sarigiwa no romantikusu

I confess in the romantic moment of your departure

Anata no shimei wa ai kara michibikareru

Your mission was guided by love

Tobu tori ga hanashi ni oritekuru kata ni nareru

Becoming the shoulders the flying birds used to come down to talk

Awai yasuragi to korekara wa futari de ikiru

The two of us will live with fleeting tranquility from now on