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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.

Fly! Gundam

Fly! Gundam!

Unit Three, your meals are ready!

Oh yeah, Amuro hasn't eaten yet!

Amuro! Let's eat!

Amuro! Let's eat!

Amuro?

Amuro!

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Do you have a fever?

No!

You don't want to eat because you're tired?

I haven't been able to sleep since we left Side 7.

I try to fall asleep, but I can't.

Do you want me to ask Sayla to have a look at you?

She's a med student after all.

Leave me alone!

Knock it off!

This isn't like you!

It's not like me to be fighting in a mobile suit either!

All of the adults are dead because of this war!

It's up to the old folks and kids like us to fight.

It's the same for both the Earth Federation and Zeon, right?

Cut that out!

The Federation is just using us as a decoy.

A decoy?

The Federation is developing more advanced weapons.

They're using us to keep the enemy occupied while they complete them.

We're decoys.

You're thinking too much.

You need to get some rest.

I'll get your meal for you.

Have we been able to make contact yet?

There's a transmission coming in.

Is it from General HQ?

Good!

This is the White Base.

This is Defense Forces HQ.

Decryption circuit: Alpha gain.

Alpha gain, roger.

The White Base is to break through the enemy lines and escape out to sea.

That's all it says.

They're not coming to help us?

Hey! Can't we talk to the General Staff?

That's impossible.

Even sending encrypted transmissions this deep in Zeon territory is too risky.

What in the world are those generals thinking?

They don't know what it's like on the battlefield!

Mr. Tamura, the meals for the old folks...

I can't prove it, but that doesn't mean it's not true.

That's a lie!

Do you think I have time to eat better while I'm busy cooking?!

Even so, you look pretty well fed.

Why, you little punk!

All right, I'll ask you straight up.

Why do only Amuro and Ryu get bigger portions than us?

Mr. Bright gave me specific orders!

He said to treat them like regular pilots!

Thanks for the meal!

We're all fighting out there!

A soldier's ration of calories is determined by how active he is!

Don't argue with him, Kai.

You should talk to Mr. Bright or Captain Reed instead.

I don't believe this.

Amuro!

I've got something nice for you.

Here you go!

Do your best!

Kikka!

Don't tell anybody!

Okay.

We're running low on weapons and ammunition.

We won't be able to make it through another large-scale battle!

I know!

I'm trying to think of a way we can make it though this!

It's simple if all you want to do is survive, Bright.

Give me a break.

We're better off abandoning the White Base.

L-Lieutenant Reed!

I'm sorry about earlier.

It's all right.

Have some of mine.

Are you sure?

Thank you.

Amuro!

You won't be very effective if you don't eat well!

Then don't make me eat out here!

Amuro.

Then why did we fight all of those battles up till now?

It wasn't all in vain.

Each time we fought, everyone gained confidence in themselves.

Bright, temporary repairs to the damage inside the ship have been completed.

Where are Hayato and Sayla?

They're doing maintenance on the machine guns.

Let's send out a patrol.

Amuro!

I'm sending you out on patrol!

Come to the bridge!

What are you waiting for? Hurry!

Amuro, hurry up!

I don't think we should waste our time sending out patrols.

Say what?

For whatever reason, you keep sending me out to fight!

I'm sick of it!

Amuro...

Amuro is tired.

We're relying on him too much.

Hayato and I will go out on patrol.

Let the computer handle the controls!

Y-Yeah, that's what I'm trying to do!

Good, now set your computer to have it follow my plane.

Roger!

There it is!

Garma, you don't have to go.

I told you, I have to prove myself to my sister.

Someone like you who has no family wouldn't understand.

All hands, prepare for launch!

What's wrong?

Enemy fighters!

What?

Garma, call off the launch! Come back!

I'll go out there and shoot down every last one of them!

Come back, Garma!

Ryu, why aren't we attacking?

We went through a lot to find this Gaw!

We need another six Core Fighters to attack a Gaw!

This video is from thirty seconds ago.

It's an ordinary patrol.

If they're resorting to this, it could mean the Trojan Horse is in trouble.

Trouble?

This is the first time the Trojan Horse has sent out a patrol.

They must have a weakness.

Why else would they send a patrol to track our movement?

I see.

Instead of going after the small fry, we let them lead us back to their mothership.

All right, follow the enemy patrol!

All right!

Convert the Core Fighters into the Guncannon and Guntank, on the double!

Another day in the coffin.

I'm going up top!

Ryu, please take over here.

I'm not used to this, so you'll have to help me.

Okay!

I thought that you of all people would understand how I feel, Fraw Bow.

I don't understand you at all!

Even Kai is piloting the Guncannon!

Everyone has decided to fight.

They'll get sick of it eventually.

I'm different.

How many times do I have to pilot that damn thing?

What is it, Fraw Bow?

It's no use.

Amuro says he doesn't want to fight.

What?

Bright!

Listen up, Amuro!

Launch at once!

Can you promise me that I'll get some sleep when the fighting is over?

Promise?

Amuro.

I just can't do it anymore.

If you hadn't fought before, I'd be dead by now.

I know... So would I!

But I can't stand being so scared anymore!

We landed safely.

Kai, are you ready?

All right!

Dang, is this all the firepower we've got?

Well, Mr. Bright?

The Gundam will be launching soon.

Have confidence in our firepower, okay?

Sure thing.

You always know the right things to say, Sayla.

Amuro!

Why aren't you doing your duty?

What exactly are you fighting for, Mr. Bright?

This is no time to be discussing philosophy!

Now get up!

Please, just leave me alone!

If you want the Gundam in action so badly, why don't you pilot it?

What?

I would if I could!

That goes without saying!

I didn't do it before because I was able to.

You hit me...

Mr. Bright!

And what's wrong with me hitting you?

Maybe giving you something to complain about will make you feel better!

D-Do you think I'm that petty?!

There's a new formation on the left flank!

Ryu, look out!

I see it!

Kai, you'll get picked off if you keep moving out in front!

Hayato, we're running low on ammo.

Make each shot count!

Roger!

Char, do you read me?

I know why the Trojan Horse is in trouble!

Oh? That's good to hear.

Why?

Tell me.

The mobile suit.

The two land machines are out, but the white one isn't.

I don't think they can deploy it.

Don't interfere.

Just watch, Char.

I'll take them down brilliantly.

I'll be watching your assault closely.

A hit!

Concentrate your fire on the portside engine!

Guncannon! Guntank!

The enemy is concentrating their attack on the White Base's left side.

Please cover us.

There they are!

Damn pests!

Oh, no you don't!

You hit me twice!

Not even my father hit me!

That's why you're soft!

You can't be a real man without taking a few lumps!

I won't do it!

Nobody's making me pilot the Gundam ever again!

Amuro, knock it off already!

Get a hold of yourself!

Stop whining, Amuro.

I'm going to the bridge.

Amuro, if you stay like this, you're nothing but a coward.

I thought that with your talents, you'd be able to surpass Char.

I guess I was wrong!

Char?

Mr. Bright!

Mr. Bright!

Amuro, there's a manual on how to operate the Gundam, right?

I'll pilot the Gundam!

I hate people who can't take credit for what they've done.

If you can't admit that you're the one who's protected the White Base up till now,

then you're not a man!

I...

Fraw Bow, there's no way you could pilot the Gundam.

Amuro.

I may not like it, but...

I am a man.

Amuro! Are you going? Amuro!

Damn you, Char!

Ryu, the enemy is only firing at the White Base!

Rotate to starboard!

Okay!

Damn pests!

I only got one plane?

We can't shoot down these planes without anti-air shells!

Beebe, don't pay attention to the small fry.

The Trojan Horse!

Keep firing at the Trojan Horse's engine!

Roger, Captain!

Let's go! Follow my lead!

Amuro, the Dopps are concentrating their attack on the White Base's portside engine!

Can you handle an anti-air battle, Amuro?

Yes, but I want to try out a new strategy.

I'll need the Guntank and Guncannon to cover me.

I'll let them know.

We're counting on you.

Garma is fighting admirably out there, don't you think?

He didn't make Captain just because of his father's influence.

Commander, is it all right for us to just sit here and watch?

It's all right.

He said he would contact us if he needed cover.

He has a lot of pride, so it's best we don't interfere.

He'd be angry with us.

Can we still pick up his radio from this range?

Yes, sir.

The Minovsky particle density hasn't changed.

We should have no problem receiving his transmissions.

Well, that's good.

Even I don't want to get chewed out by Garma.

You've finally come out, damn mobile suit!

However, it's still just a land weapon.

Beebe Squadron, crush the mobile suit!

Don't take me lightly!

The Gundam can jump into the air using these rocket nozzles!

T-The mobile suit is flying!

There!

One!

Amuro!

The Gundam is fighting in mid-air!

What?

Incredible!

Open the radio channel!

Sayla, pass these orders onto the Guncannon and the Guntank:

Cover the Gundam so it isn't picked off when it lands!

Roger!

Guntank! Guncannon!

Do you see the Gundam?

Yeah, I see him!

Amuro's amazing!

Hayato, cover him!

Roger!

We have to keep these Dopps from getting too low!

I won't let the Dopps come any closer!

Eight.

Five.

Two.

Zero!

T-The mobile suit jumped into the sky!

No, it's flying!

That damn Federation built one hell of a mobile suit!

Three!

Mr. Bright, look at how Amuro is fighting!

Yeah.

That's one good thing about him.

He may not like it, but he hasn't forgotten how to fight.

Yeah!

Amuro, you've gotten stronger!

Damn pest!

Six, going for seven!

Seven!

The squadron leader?

You monster!

Die! Die!

What is this?

I... I did it!

Gaw, do you read me? It's me!

I'll lure the mobile suit away from the Trojan Horse!

Once it enters the Gaw's firing range, shoot down the mobile suit!

I won't let you escape!

He has no idea he's within range of the Gaw's beam cannon!

Gaw! Fire at the mobile suit!

Can't you hear me?

Gaw, it's me! Garma!

What's going on?

I should be transmitting from my end for sure!

Damn!

Crap!

A Federation transport plane?

You, in the mobile suit!

Do you read me?

If you go over the mountain, the Gaw will ambush you!

Return to the White Base!

Who is she?

It sounds like she knows all about us!

Obviously, I wasn't able to get through because of all the dirt on this thing.

Engineer, you will be dealt with.

You're at fault too!

How do you figure that?

Surely you saw the battle on the laser scope.

Even though my radio wasn't working, you could have come to help!

I figured it would damage your pride if I came to help.

My pride?

Didn't you instruct me to just watch?

Besides, with your piloting skills,

I had no doubt you'd be able to fight your way through that little mess.

You're right about that.

What's most unfortunate is that when we had the chance to shoot down the enemy transport plane,

your plane was in the line of fire, so we couldn't.

I'm sorry.

Well, as long as you understand, Char.

I'll be taking thirty-five people with me

from Lieutenant Reed's Salamis crew and the wounded refugees.

As of now, there has been no change in the orders for the White Base and the mobile suits.

Also, General Revil has ordered me to bring back copies of your battle records up till now.

But Ensign Matilda, I don't understand.

Why are we being left in this situation?

I don't know.

General Revil thinks that if the White Base continues to fight so well,

then it is no different than our regular forces.

The Federation is in bad shape right now.

I'm only here on General Revil's orders.

General HQ isn't involved.

But when will we be resupplied next?

I don't know.

If you can escape from Zeon airspace, we'll get to you sooner or later.

Just remember that there are people in the Federation who are looking out for you.

Ms. Matilda.

If you hadn't fought so well, we might have been killed too.

Thank you.

You may be some kind of psychic.

I... I couldn't be.

Keep it up.

Yes, ma'am!

Moments after Matilda departs, her fragrance still lingers in the air.

For Amuro, this is the first time he's noticed the scent of a woman.

As the White Base makes its escape, Garma Zabi risks his love for Icelina

by launching one final assault.

While Amuro and the crew sit and watch in the darkness,

Char begins his scheme to seal Garma's fate.

Mobile Suit Gundam.

Next time, "Garma Falls."

Next Time

Garma Falls

Can you survive?