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A half-century has passed since mankind began moving its burgeoning population to outer space.

Gigantic colonies orbiting the Earth have become mankind's second home,

where people are born, raised and die.

The year is Universal Century 0079.

The group of colonies furthest from Earth, Side 3, have declared themselves the Principality of Zeon

and launched a war of independence against the Earth Federation government.

Both Zeon and the Federation lost half of their respective populations in the war's first month alone.

People lived in fear of their own actions.

The Core Fighter's Escape

The Core Fighter's Escape!

How are the patients doing, Sayla?

They're doing fine.

Room 107, everything's good.

Roger!

Well ma'am, try to sit tight for just a little bit longer.

Hello! Hello!

Cheer up! Cheer up!

Hello!

Hello! Hello! Hello!

Haro, you're being too loud!

Here you go, mister.

Fraw Bow, we're all good over here.

Okay!

Well everyone, if you need anything, feel free to ask me!

Yeah, it looks like this valve is busted.

Oh, so that's why the output has deviated by eight percent.

Reduce the output by twelve percent and calculate it again.

Roger!

It's impossible.

There's no way we can reach satellite orbit.

Can we connect it to this circuit?

Yeah.

What about the catapult's strength?

It'll be okay.

The central catapult was designed for the Gunperry.

It'll hold the Core Fighter.

That's a relief.

Absolutely not.

We are soldiers.

It's our duty to protect the civilians.

That's exactly why we should do this!

There are over one hundred refugees aboard the White Base,

and if we drop them off,

then we can go back into satellite orbit!

This area is controlled by Zeon.

We've got kids and old folks on board.

We're dropping off the refugees?

Nope, Mr. Bright wants to keep running away.

That's not what I said!

Well, excuse me then.

But what are we going to do about food?

We're giving all of it to a hundred people who can't even fight.

Kai!

That young man is right this time, you know.

We were forced to immigrate to space,

and now we're back on the very Earth we thought we'd never see again.

I won't be able to rest in peace if we die before setting foot on land.

Don't you all think so too?

Now, I have an idea.

You want to use the White Base's energy to launch a Core Fighter?

Yes, sir.

This trajectory will take me straight to the target.

It's definitely possible.

Is that the calculation you were just working on?

Yeah.

If we connect the main engine's steam valve to the central catapult, I can pull it off.

But...

Hayato! Fraw Bow!

The refugees are causing a commotion in Sector E2.

Get over here now!

It's no use playing this waiting game with the enemy forever.

Why don't we try Amuro's plan?

The problem is, how do we adjust the catapult?

And who can withstand the shock from the launch?

I'll volunteer.

If I fail, then I'm the only casualty.

Amuro!

Oh, you're gonna go?

It's not like I'm going to fail!

Mr. Bright, please adjust the catapult.

All right.

Is that okay with you, Lieutenant Reed?

Yes.

We have to get in touch with General HQ as soon as possible.

Have you input all of the Gundam data?

Yes, sir.

All the data that we obtained.

It's amazing.

Even if we calculate its abilities based on the data we've seen,

it's still far superior to our Zaku mobile suits.

If only we knew its internal data.

Char, you fared well in your pursuit of the enemy mobile suit these past few days.

It was a lot tougher than you can imagine, Garma.

I understand.

We can't afford to waste too much time.

Yeah.

Are you sure you can do it in fifteen minutes?

Yes, sir.

All we have to do is connect the main engine's steam valve.

Hurry up, Amuro.

Get something to eat, but make sure it's light.

Yes, sir. I'm doing that now.

Hey, are you listening?

Yes.

The first thirty seconds will be the toughest.

This is bad! The refugees are rebelling!

Rebelling?

What the?

The old folks took Katz, Letz and Kikka hostage,

and they want us to land the White Base!

Don't eat any more.

You'll throw up.

Yes, sir!

Next is...

Also,

Fraw Bow volunteered to be a hostage too because she felt sorry for Katz, Letz and Kikka.

How many hours have you logged in the Core Fighter?

Eighteen hours in simulation, thirty-five hours in training, and two hours in actual combat.

These days, they're sending you kids right into combat.

I guess it can't be helped. You just need to have guts.

Yes, sir!

Are you worried at all?

About what?

Your best friend Fraw Bow was taken hostage.

You should be a little worried!

Hayato.

Mr. Bright, Ms. Mirai, Sayla and Ryu are here.

I think I can trust them to handle things here on the White Base.

I can only do what I can.

Amuro is right.

I'm heading to the central hangar.

We're counting on you.

Hey, they're gonna attack you the second you leave the White Base, you know.

Damn you!

Who the hell do you think you are?

Don't get so mad.

I'm just giving you some advice.

Kai!

I know, I'm a coward.

You shouldn't get all worked up over what I said.

Is that so?

You call yourself an adult, Kai?

I wish you wouldn't make everyone feel so uncomfortable!

Captain! The Trojan Horse has changed direction!

Looks like they're ascending!

Contact the base!

Yes, sir!

Commander Garma, we've received a transmission from the Luggun Patrol.

The Trojan Horse has changed direction.

What? Did they send any data?

Yes, they're transmitting it now.

The data is being calculated using laser analysis.

What do you think, Char?

Are they trying to escape to satellite orbit?

Not at that speed.

Unless they're...!

Contact Dren!

Tell him to prepare the Komusai for launch!

Char, what is it?

That damn Trojan Horse!

They're separated from the Federation Forces, so they're trying to inform them of their situation!

...

Beginning countdown.

Are you ready, Amuro?

Ten.

Nine.

Eight.

Seven.

Six.

Five.

Four.

Three.

Two.

One.

Zero!

The Core Fighter is on orbital trajectory!

Something just launched from the Trojan Horse!

On orbital trajectory?

Yes, sir!

They're flying over our position so they can make contact with Federation Forces HQ!

Our radar is useless because of the Minovsky particles in the airspace above the base.

What should we do, Char?

We're going after them!

Can we make contact?

If you launch in one minute,

you can catch up to it in two minutes and fifty seconds.

All right!

Char!

He hasn't changed a bit.

Okay, tell the Gaw assault carrier to cover Char!

I told them about our current situation, but...

We don't mean to resort to violence.

We just want to know the truth.

In that case, you don't need to take hostages.

Everyone, put away your guns.

Put them away!

If he's healthy, my grandson should still be on Earth.

I want to see the town by the river where I grew up with my own eyes.

I was separated from my husband.

I want to see him again!

I never said we wouldn't land on the Earth!

How much longer until we land?

I want you to tell me exactly how long!

I feel bad for doing this to you,

but during a war like this, we wanted to talk to you as equals.

That's why we decided to keep the children here.

We're doing the best we can!

Bright! It's urgent!

Bright!

What's wrong?

Just come back quickly! Hurry!

Amuro, restore your radio!

Amuro, this is the White Base! Respond!

Respond! Core Fighter! Amuro!

Maybe he was shot down.

This is no time for jokes!

Amuro!

Enemy approaching!

The enemy is approaching the Core Fighter.

They'll make contact in one minute.

Is it Char?

It can't be!

Amuro! Amuro, respond!

Amuro! Respond, Amuro!

Amuro, this is the White Base! Please respond!

How much longer?

We should see it in thirty seconds.

Amuro!

Did the enemy catch him?

He's not responding!

Cover Amuro!

Okay! Missiles, check! Ready when you are!

Mirai, advance with engines at maximum thrust!

We have to descend to align with the Core Fighter!

Roger.

We're going to need maximum output from the main engine!

Can't we use radar?

The radar is only operating at thirty percent accuracy.

The Minovsky particle density on the Earth's surface is too high.

I think I can see them.

Want me to give it a shot, Bright?

Fire! A diversionary tactic!

All right, fire!

Missiles!

The Trojan Horse is just firing at us aimlessly.

Fly closer to the enemy fighter.

They won't hit us.

Yes, sir!

Amuro! Wake up!

Amuro!

Amuro! Amuro!

Please respond, Amuro!

Where am I?

Are you coming to, Amuro?

Sayla!

The enemy's interceptor plane is on your tail!

Calm down! Calm down!

Dren, the crosshairs on these vulcan cannons aren't aligned properly!

Amuro, you can't allow yourself to be shot down!

Understand? Watch the enemy carefully!

I'm watching them.

That's it!

The enemy is using an atmospheric re-entry capsule!

It's not a fighter plane!

That's as far as you go, Char!

A direct hit!

Don't worry. It's nothing critical.

Go into a nosedive.

White Base, I could really use some cover fire!

Why haven't you fired any missiles to cover him?

Those Dopps are between the Core Fighter and the ship!

If we fire the missiles, we might hit the Core Fighter!

Friendly fire, huh?

Mr. Bright! Six against one isn't a fair fight!

Tell Amuro to return to the White Base!

All hands, prepare for anti-air combat!

Amuro, can you return to the White Base?

Stay calm, and return by flying low to the ground.

But!

Those are Bright and Captain Reed's orders.

There's no way that'll work.

You son of a bitch!

What's the big idea? What did I do?

The next time you show that kind of attitude,

I'm gonna toss you out into deep space!

I get it, Bright.

The Core Fighter is returning!

Looks like they're giving up.

Dopp formation, don't let him escape!

Dren, can we still give chase?

Yes, sir.

We can still go on a little longer.

Good. Let's go!

The Gaw assault carrier is ascending.

Tell the Dopps to attack!

Let's end this in mid-air!

Yes, sir!

I see it! It's the White Base!

The Core Fighter is entering our range!

Secure the Core Fighter and spread out our defenses!

Hurry and convert it to Gundam!

Amuro, do you read me?

Can you handle mid-air flight in the Gundam?

In mid-air?

The Gundam's main purpose is land combat!

It's okay, you can be in free fall for over a minute.

I know you can do it!

Easy for you to say!

I don't have that kind of skill!

Don't you want to survive?

Amuro, land on the White Base! Hurry!

Haven't I done enough?

Begin the attack!

Lower the Core Fighter landing hook!

Approach axis, okay! I'm landing!

Control change, complete!

B-But Sayla, I don't know if I...

Amuro, no one is any more confident than you.

But you've got real talent, Amuro.

You've got confidence.

The hatch is opening.

It's a mobile suit!

The enemy mobile suit has come out!

I'm launching in my Zaku!

Have the Komusai ascend above the enemy!

Yes, sir!

A Zaku is descending!

It's Char!

What?

Char?

I'm heading out!

One minute twenty seconds until I fall to the ground.

Can I shoot him down before that?

Damn pests!

Where's Char?

This guy is free falling to the Earth.

They might call it free falling, but he can barely move.

The Gundam is in the way!

W-What are you people doing?

W-Wait a second, this is...

What is it?

It's you people again!

Looks like we're not going to land after all.

I'm begging you, please take us to Earth!

I understand.

It'll be okay. Just return to your rooms for now.

Now, hurry.

What's going on?

We're not moving.

Not until you land on Earth!

I used too much beam energy!

It's no use, Amuro!

Pull back!

The armor will be destroyed if you keep getting hit in the same place!

No way!

We'll provide missile cover.

Come back to the ship!

Don't get hit!

R-Roger!

Damn you, Trojan Horse.

Char, do you read me?

Yes, Garma!

That Federation mobile suit.

We need to rethink our strategy against it.

What do you mean?

Based on estimations from the computer data,

it seems the enemy mobile suit's core is a fighter that can freely change into other mobile suits.

What?

So what I've seen is just one aspect of the enemy mobile suit's ability?

With that kind of power, how are we even supposed to fight it again, Garma?

Return to base. We'll study this together.

R-Roger!

Don't mind them, Amuro.

You did well, Amuro.

Would you like some tea?

Yes.

You have—No, you’ve all been fighting as hard as you can.

We realize how hard it is, but we're not just a bunch of selfish old folks.

We just want to set foot on the Earth.

I understand.

Let us off here!

We're almost in Federation territory.

Why can't you just wait a little bit longer?

Who says we'll even live that long?!

Please, don't put my child's life in danger!

If you let us off and we find a safe place, can't we just stay there?

Do you people only think about yourselves?

How does a kid like you expect to understand how we feel?!

Who do you think I'm fighting for?

If that's what you think, then I won't fight anymore!

Do you want me to stop now?

Amuro!

Have some tea.

Please send Fraw Bow and the kids to the bridge.

We're counting on you, Miss.

Amuro!

Hey!

You're not hurt?

Nope.

Can we fly over it?

We'll use the mountains as a shield and head straight for the ocean.

I see...

A ceasefire is arranged in order to drop off the refugees on the surface.

But this only prepares both sides for the next battle.

And what did Persia and her son see when they returned to Earth?

Mobile Suit Gundam.

Next time, "The Battlefield is a Wasteland."

Next Time

The Battlefield is a Wasteland

Can you survive?