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In Alaska, the Archangel is in a fierce battle with the ZAFT forces. The MS troops loom and surge forward. The main force of the Alliance were sent to the Panama defense so obviously they are facing a challenge.

The crew, who has supported the Archangel all this time, is upset to hear that the three are due to transfer. As if to make matters worse, orders are given that the Archangel will no longer belong to the 8th Fleet but now serve as part of Alaska’s defense forces.

The assault by Miriaria and Flay towards the prisoner Dearka became a big problem in the Archangel. Natarle talks to Murrue about the importance of following military regulations and questions Murrue’s lack of control in handling prisoners and guns.

Many were lost but the Archangel finally arrives at the Earth Alliance headquarters in Alaska (JOSH-A). But the crew is not allowed to disembark and is ordered to remain on standby.

Rau, piloting MS CGUE, attacks Kira. Just then Archangel appears in front of them. Strike Gundam’s cannon fired at Rau opens a large hole into the colony. Everyone is stunned by its power. Seeing that the odds are against him, Rau breaks away from the battle.

Contact is lost with Strike Gundam and 2nd unit Sky Grasper, and the Archangel is in chaos. Moreover, the ZAFT’s pursuit is closing in on the severely damaged Archangel.

Kira strikes down Zala Team’s Blitz Gundam. Murdoch and the other engineering crew congratulate him. He clenches his fist while listening to their praise.

The Archangel’s repair and replenishment are completed and it prepares to leave Orb. Meanwhile, Athrun’s Zala Team is outside the Orb territorial waters, waiting for the Archangel to sail out.

Through the good offices of Murrue, the student crew are able to meet with their parents within the Orb headquarters. Parents and children are reunited after a long time and they check each other’s safety, rejoicing in their happiness.

Inside the Orb’s dock, technicians work on repairs to the Archangel damaged by the battle. Morgenroete Incorporated’s engineer Erica Simmons, who is also responsible for the development of M1 Astray, analyzes the data submitted by the Archangel.

In Orb waters, the Archangel and the 4 Gundams of Zala Team engage in a fierce battle. Near the Orb’s territorial boundaries, the Archangel is gradually cornered by the Zala Team with its superb combination attacks.

Cagalli’s damaged Sky Grasper shoots down the transport plane that was carrying Aegis Gundam and crash-land on a small deserted island. She encounters Athrun, who was on the transport plane, on the beach.

Athrun, Nicole, and Rau join. The Le Creuset Team is finally gathered all together after a long time. Since Rau cannot go out to fight because of the preparations for Operation Spit Break, he appoints Athrun as leader of the Archangel pursuit team.

Strike Gundam and the Archangel, defeating Waltfeld after a fierce fight, take course towards Alaska. Cagalli of the “Desert Dawn” insists that she is needed on the ship and invites herself to come aboard the Archangel.

Yzak and Dearka, who were in the Gibraltar Base, join forces with the Lesseps. Towards the battle against the Archangel, “Desert Tiger” Waltfeld accepts the reinforcement thinking more force the better.

Within the flames, Athrun steals the last Gundam, MS Aegis, and escapes. Kira and Murrue also get onto Strike Gundam and barely escape as the factory explodes. But ZAFT’s MS GINN was waiting for them!

In a PLANT, Athrun has a day off after a long time and drives to Lacus’ mansion for a visit. Clyne’s estate is located at an exclusive residential area in PLANT, and the two happily enjoy chatting.

Kira and Cagalli go to the city of Banadiya, where the ZAFT base is located, to buy food and supplies for the camp. The two accidently meet the “Desert Tiger” Andrew Waltfeld when they are eating lunch and are baffled over his overly friendly manner.

Waltfeld, the “Desert Tiger,” attacks Tassil, the town where the rebels reside. Missiles fired from the BuCUEs engulf the town in flames. However, Waltfeld’s men gave the citizens a warning before the attack, so there were no casualties.

With the help from the “Desert Dawn” guerillas, Strike Gundam was able to repulse the attacking force of the BuCUEs led by Waltfeld. After daybreak, other members of Desert Dawn guerillas join the Archangel.