# E39 - Lalah's Dilemma
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Mobile Suit Gundam
Rage on! Rage on! Rage on! Gundam!
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You must run forth!
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If you are still burning
with furious rage...
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You must fight the towering foe!
Fight! Fight! Fight!
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Bring to bear the rage of justice, Gundam!
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Mobile Suit Gundam! Gundam!
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Rise once more! Rise once more!
Rise once more! Gundam!
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You must seize the power!
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Fly toward the galaxy, Gundam!
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Mobile Suit Gundam! Gundam!
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The Gundam successfully fought off
Challia Bull's Braw Bro.
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However, its control system was no
longer able to keep up with Amuro's will.
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Amuro's reflexes and combat
abilities had continued to improve,
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making it evident that the Gundam's
performance was no longer good enough.
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Modifications to the Gundam's
drive system began at once,
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but nobody could say whether
that would solve the problem at hand.
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Lalah's Dilemma
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Lalah's Dilemma.
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Isn't it good that Amuro's getting stronger?
Then the Gundam will be stronger, too.
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You're so dumb! The Gundam can't
fight unless it can keep up with Amuro!
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Yeah, that's why everyone's so worried.
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Go help out with dinner or something, kids!
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Did you talk to them?
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Yes.
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They want us to go
to Solomon's technical headquarters.
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Do the Federation Forces have a solution?
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I can't imagine the Federation
Forces are that considerate.
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Tell me, Mirai. I haven't noticed myself,
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but have Amuro's combat skills
improved that much?
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You can tell by watching his recent battles.
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No. No, that's not what I'm talking about.
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His intuition is so good...
isn't it like he's seeing the future?
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You think so?
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Fraw Bow, you sense it sometimes, right?
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Yes, I do.
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Amuro is different now...
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Having said that, I don't believe
what Ms. Matilda said in the past,
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about Amuro being some kind of esper.
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Human beings can't change themselves
so conveniently.
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Of course not. Right, Fraw Bow?
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Yes.
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Mirai! We're entering Solomon.
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Yes, sir.
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I want all White Base mechanics
to step away from the Gundam!
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We'll take over from this point on!
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Hurry with the magnet coating!
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What's going on here?
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What? Who are you?
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I'm Amuro Ray, the Gundam pilot.
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I'm here because I read your report.
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Don't blame me if this doesn't work.
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After all, we've never had
a chance to test it properly.
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What are you trying to do?!
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I'm applying my theory
to make the Gundam move faster.
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Are you sure that's possible?
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They can't guarantee anything.
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Mr. Bright!
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He's Dr. Mosk Han.
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A top electromagnetic engineer.
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It's called a magnet coating.
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They're making the Gundam's drive system
faster by wrapping it in electromagnetic fields.
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See? It's sort of like oiling the joints.
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Can they really do that?
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There's no way I can answer that.
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You'll have to ask the doctor himself.
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I understand the concept, but...
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I'm going to a strategy meeting.
We should take off shortly. Got that?
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Y-Yes, sir!
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It'll be fine.
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Uh, yes...
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I can't stand this.
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Ditto.
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Get a move on!
The operation has already begun!
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Challia Bull has been defeated?
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It was likely due to his inexperience.
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Captain Char's reports said the Gundam
may not be tuned to a Newtype's abilities...
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That Char. He's always guessing.
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Pardon?
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Nothing.
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And what of Supreme Commander
Gihren's strategies?
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Right! Our Granada fleet and
A Baoa Qu will form the front line...
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...with the Solar Ray at the homeland...
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The Solar Ray...?
Yes, that must be Gihren's doing.
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The Granada base on the far side of
the moon, and this space fortress, A Baoa Qu...
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The line linking them
is Zeon's final line of defense.
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This is Mahal, the Principality of
Zeon's third closed-cylinder colony.
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All right! Vessel 123, all set!
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Thanks! Go ahead and take off!
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You! And you call yourself a Zeon citizen?!
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I've been separated from my
granddaughter. I was looking for her!
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I guarantee you,
your granddaughter is on one of the ships.
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But I won't know where her ship's headed!
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It's within Zeon. You'll find her in no time.
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Next group, hurry!
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Get up! It's your group's turn to go now!
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The mandatory evacuation of Mahal's
1.5 million residents...
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...began four days ago.
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It was obvious that this was part of
a plan to defend the homeland.
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Panels of solar cells used at other
colonies were being brought here to Mahal.
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The residents could only watch
anxiously as the preparations continued.
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But Gihren...
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Trying to evacuate a million
civilians only demonstrates...
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...your incompetence as a soldier.
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How dare you say that to my face.
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Gihren!
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I am the man who laid out
this nation's monarchical system.
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And I can't support your militaristic...
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Take a look.
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I don't want to hear your plans.
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For our Zeon homeland...
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...the moon and A Baoa Qu
mark the final line of defense.
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As such, the Earth Federation Forces
can invade us from these three routes.
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Once they breach the line,
Zeon is exposed and helpless.
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So we must attack the oncoming fleet
with the Solar Ray before they get here.
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By using a colony for this system, we'll save
Zeon while also saving time and money.
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What will you do, Gihren,
after winning at such cost?
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I'd be honored if you'd sign your consent.
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You've already started. Why ask me now?
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Without Sovereign Degwin,
there is no Principality of Zeon.
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And? What are you planning?
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We've reduced the human population.
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We'll maintain it at this level,
leaving only the superior races.
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It's the only way humanity can hope
to achieve everlasting peace.
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And it can only be done
by controlling humanity...
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...through the dictatorship
of the Zabi family.
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Gihren. Are you familiar...
with Adolf Hitler?
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Hitler...? The historical figure
from the middle era?
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Yes. He was a dictator.
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A man who failed to figure out
the rest of the world.
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You seem to be following
in Hitler's footsteps.
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Am I?
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I established the Principality as a means
to quickly unite the Zeon people.
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It was to make Zeon's ideals a
reality. But now...
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This follower of Hitler
has created a dictatorship.
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Together with Kycilia.
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Yes.
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Absolute democracy will only produce
weakness, as with the Federation.
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Humanity will end up consuming itself.
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Just as it's done in this war.
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But I will be victorious.
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See for yourself how Hitler's
follower fights this war.
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I will take command at A Baoa Qu.
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Don't forget that Hitler was defeated.
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I've got it! One ship is a
Magellan-class! Three Salamis-class!
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It's their minimum combat unit!
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Send out mobile suits!
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Captain Char, shall we send the Elmeth?!
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Of course.
Don't give Lalah special treatment.
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Lalah, you're not afraid, are you?
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I'm fine, sir.
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This'll be your first actual battle.
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Cover the 2 Rick Doms from behind.
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Yes, sir.
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I'll head out shortly myself.
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I'll do my best, Captain.
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Any reinforcements from Granada?!
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The Gwarib will be here in 5 or 6 minutes.
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Hm. It looks like Lady Kycilia
has finally decided to take action...
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J-missile!
Target the enemy Magellan-class!
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Minus 0.2! Adjusting 2! Captain!
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Good! R 0.3! 2! Left 0.1!
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Fire!
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Aim second J-missile at the target!
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Fire!
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Well done.
I'll head out in the Gelgoog.
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Mulligan!
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I'm leaving you in charge.
I believe you owe me a favor.
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Be sure to do a good job.
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Y-Yes, sir!
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I need you to give me 30 seconds
of covering fire after I've launched.
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Yes, sir!
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All right! 30 seconds of covering fire!
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Don't hit our own mobile suits!
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Good job, Mulligan.
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C'mon, move it, Gelgoog!
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Attack the portside Salamis!
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I did it, Captain! I got them!
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Those were the Elmeth's bits?
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She fights like a veteran pilot already!
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How can she do that,
when she's never fought before?!
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All right. I'll get at least one more...!
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The Doms aren't giving me backup?!
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The Doms are retreating...!
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Why are they moving behind me?
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They're sending a first-time fighter
like me to the front?!
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Do I have to fight on my own?
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Without support, I can't concentrate!
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Only one more, but...!
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I can hear it again! It says la, la.
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Source unknown!
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I can't hit it!
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What's going on?
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Buttsham!
You're supposed to be in the front!
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That's crazy! With the Elmeth on our
side, there's no reason for us to fight up front.
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Okay. I'll give it a try!
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Lalah! Don't push yourself too hard!
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I'll fire!
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So I shouldn't rely
on my own shooting skills?
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Captain...
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Lalah. I'll cover you!
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Captain!
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As long as you're here...!
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Hey! There it is again!
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Next!
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Well done, Lalah!
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Captain!
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Thank you so much for covering me.
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Meanwhile...
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...at Solomon, now the forward base
of the Earth Federation Forces...
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...orders are being given
for the next operation.
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This marks the beginning...
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...of "Operation Star One,"
the plan to invade the Zeon homeland.
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Each fleet will take its designated course...
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...towards the target "star".
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Though part of the 13th Autonomous
Fleet, which is meant to be at the forefront...
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...the departure of the
White Base is delayed.
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I have confidence in my theory.
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I believe I've successfully
eliminated all mechanical friction.
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So in other words, there's no limit
to how quickly it can move?
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Yes, in theory. However, the
Gundam's actual power is another matter.
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That's true.
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You're a lifesaver, Doctor.
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If you survive, then you can thank me.
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I just want you to find some way
to send me the data...
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...from your next battle.
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That's why it's best not to know
what people are really thinking.
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You're absolutely right, Amuro Ray.
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I'll put my faith in
your instincts with the Gundam.
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Thank you very much.
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Promise me you'll survive.
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Okay!
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So I can bring back your data, right?
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Right! Precisely!
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Go to full speed once we leave port.
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Follow the forces ahead of us.
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Roger!
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The Elmeth could be more powerful
than your Gelgoog, Captain Char.
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I'm surprised to hear that from
seasoned warriors like yourselves.
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We witnessed the abilities of a
Newtype for the first time.
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With that kind of power, Ensign Lalah
could single-handedly...
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...wipe out an entire combat team
in a matter of minutes.
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When we became aware of this...
it seemed ludicrous to risk our lives!
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With a pilot as great as Ensign
Lalah, there's no need for us common humans!
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Are you perhaps envious of Lalah?
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Out of the question, sir!
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Well, I can't completely rule it out.
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But above all, we're truly amazed
by the power of a Newtype.
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I'm prepared to face court-martial.
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But all I ask is that you allow us to fight
behind the Elmeth when it heads out.
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Can you handle it, Ensign?
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I can understand the Lieutenant's feelings.
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Then it's settled.
Lieutenant, are you satisfied?
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Yes, Captain!
**[16:46] ---**
We'll reach the 13th Autonomous
Fleet in approximately 15 minutes!
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Right! Attention, all hands!
Eat now while you still have time!
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We'll be having combat rations from now on!
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Huh! So this junk isn't combat rations?
Could've fooled me!
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I see.
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This is amazing. But I...
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Amuro, got a minute?
**[17:10] ---**
Sure!
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Well, how is it?
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It's great, but the faster movements
put an enormous strain on the parts.
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It's very hard to find a good balance.
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It'll be okay.
Have confidence, Amuro.
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You really think so?
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Of course. You're a Newtype, after all.
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People usually tell me
I'm an old-fashioned type.
**[17:34] ---**
Sounds right. You're sentimental
and not at all far-out, Amuro.
**[17:39] ---**
When you phrase it like that
I don't feel particularly flattered.
**[17:50] ---**
Captain Char Aznable
and Ensign Lalah Sune, reporting.
**[17:55] ---**
The main forces of the carrier Dolos...
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...have already been deployed
on the Granada-A Baoa Qu line.
**[18:01] ---**
Captain, you will join my raiding
force and take command.
**[18:04] ---**
Yes, ma'am.
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I don't like that outfit.
**[18:07] ---**
Pardon?
**[18:08] ---**
Give the supply corps
the Ensign's uniform size.
**[18:11] ---**
The supply corps keep insisting
we don't win wars with our clothing.
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Make them rush it in my name.
Her clothes are an eyesore.
**[18:20] ---**
So, how was her performance test?
**[18:23] ---**
Destroyed two Salamis ships
in her very first combat.
**[18:26] ---**
Lalah and the Elmeth
are a powerful combination.
**[18:30] ---**
Two ships? That's very impressive.
**[18:33] ---**
Yes.
**[18:34] ---**
The time seems right for the formation of
a special Newtype combat force.
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I'd like to see the Elmeth in action.
**[18:57] ---**
That Dr. Mosk is really something.
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Oh no. It's more Amuro.
**[19:02] ---**
Huh?
**[19:03] ---**
The way he pilots the Gundam...
perhaps Newtypes do exist.
**[19:09] ---**
"Newtypes"?
**[19:11] ---**
"Newtypes"...
**[19:17] ---**
Mr. Bright! Amuro's...!
**[19:18] ---**
Hm? A fleet battle?
**[19:23] ---**
It's our rendezvous point!
**[19:25] ---**
The main fleet
must've encountered the enemy!
**[19:27] ---**
Who's the enemy?
**[19:28] ---**
Unable to confirm!
**[19:31] ---**
Prepare for fleet battle!
Gundam and all other units, take off!
**[19:34] ---**
The enemy force is huge!
**[19:42] ---**
We lost another ally...
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It's calling me!
**[19:48] ---**
It's calling me!
**[19:50] ---**
Wh-What is it?
**[19:53] ---**
I'm going for it!
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One is Char...
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And the other... Who is it?
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Char!
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Char! Char! I have you now!
**[20:08] ---**
Char! I have you now!
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Captain!
**[20:13] ---**
It's okay, throw everything away now
Ima wa ii no sa subete wo sutete
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What?! It's getting in my way!
**[20:16] ---**
All alone, I'm left as a corpse...
hitori nokotta shikabane no ore ga
**[20:17] ---**
All alone, I'm left as a corpse...
hitori nokotta shikabane no ore ga
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...on this battlefield...
Kono senjou de
**[20:20] ---**
...to writhe in agony within the flames of hell
mogaki kurushimu jigoku no honoo
**[20:20] ---**
Captain! Pull back, it's dangerous!
**[20:20] ---**
...to writhe in agony within the flames of hell
mogaki kurushimu jigoku no honoo
**[20:22] ---**
...to writhe in agony within the flames of hell
mogaki kurushimu jigoku no honoo
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Char!
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You're in my way!
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Char!
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The Gundam!
**[20:29] ---**
The beam shines
Bi-mu kagayaku
**[20:30] ---**
The beam shines
Bi-mu kagayaku
**[20:30] ---**
It seems completely different from yesterday!
**[20:32] ---**
In the flashback, I see his shadow
furasshubakku ni yatsu no kage
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It seems completely different from yesterday!
**[20:33] ---**
In the flashback, I see his shadow
furasshubakku ni yatsu no kage
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Char! Char! Char!
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Char! Char! Char!
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I won't die alone! I call him again and again
Hitori de shinuka yo yatsu mo yatsu mo yobu
**[20:44] ---**
I won't die alone! I call him again and again
Hitori de shinuka yo yatsu mo yatsu mo yobu
**[20:44] ---**
Captain, move aside! You're in the way!
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I won't die alone! I call him again and again
Hitori de shinuka yo yatsu mo yatsu mo yobu
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I take aim, Char is the target
nerai sadameru Char ga tagetto
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Char! Char! Char!
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Char! Char! Char!
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The Gundam...
**[20:57] ---**
Char! Char! Char!
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You hurt the Captain!
**[21:09] ---**
Char!
**[21:19] ---**
Captain!
**[21:22] ---**
Captain! Please eject now!
**[21:24] ---**
It's all right.
The Gelgoog won't explode from this.
**[21:27] ---**
But still...!
**[21:29] ---**
I'm going to cling onto the Elmeth!
Continue your attack!
**[21:31] ---**
I'm continuing. But...
**[21:34] ---**
But what? What is it?!
**[21:37] ---**
My head feels heavy.
Like something is pressing down on it.
**[21:41] ---**
What's this?!
**[21:47] ---**
You're a bad person.
**[21:49] ---**
What?
**[21:50] ---**
You're a bad person, bullying Char like this!
**[21:56] ---**
Who are you calling bad?!
**[22:20] ---**
The White Base made its rendezvous
with the 13th Autonomous Fleet flying ahead.
**[22:26] ---**
However, by this time, the fleet had
already lost three Salamis-class ships.
**[22:32] ---**
Two of these were destroyed by the Elmeth.
**[22:35] ---**
In total, Lalah had destroyed
four vessels in one day.
**[22:41] ---**
This was an unprecedented accomplishment.
**[22:48] ---**
But if Lalah's headaches have
something to do with the Gundam pilot...
**[22:55] ---**
...that could definitely complicate matters.
**[22:59] ---**
And now, the battlefield shifts
toward the far side of the moon.
**[23:18] ---**
The fierce battle between
the Gundam and the Elmeth...
**[23:20] ---**
...shows Amuro and Lalah a vision of
the destiny toward which they must move.
**[23:25] ---**
But the battlefield engulfs them,
then spreads to enormous proportions.
**[23:31] ---**
Lalah will perish.
**[23:33] ---**
Mobile Suit Gundam. Next episode...
**[23:35] ---**
A Cosmic Glow.
***SIGN*** Next episode
***SIGN*** A Cosmic Glow
**[23:37] ---**
Will you be able to survive?
**[23:50] ---**
Amuro, do not look back.
**[23:55] ---**
The star shining far off in space...
**[24:00] ---**
Amuro, it's your homeland
where you were born.
**[24:10] ---**
Do you remember the days
of your childhood?
**[24:15] ---**
The morning when you woke up in warmth?
**[24:19] ---**
Amuro, do not look back, Amuro...
**[24:25] ---**
A man must hide his tears, hide his tears.
**[24:29] ---**
Only look to tomorrow,
to tomorrow... Forever...