In the wee hours of the morning, the sun was still below the horizon. The eastern sky was already reddish, and the blue darkness was still swaying like a dream. A small, lighted fishing boat looms offshore. This is the country of peace, the country of peace, built on the misfortune of the peoples of the world.

And now, with the arrival of nearly a thousand warships, it is about to break the hypocritical peace.

"Ultimatum?" Uzmi roared.

In the conference room of the Orb Executive Yuan, the chiefs had gathered, including the current representative, Homra, and everyone was stunned by the notice sent by the United Earth Forces. Homra read word for word with a sad expression. "The United Chiefs of Orb have not given up their obligations as a nation of the Earth in view of the current world situation, and have pursued only their own freedom and tranquility, and have repeatedly rejected requests to assist us, and the United Earth Force hereby announces the following request on behalf of its member countries......"

The wording of the text was strong, and Uzmi's face was full of anger when he heard it.

"1. The immediate resignation of the current regime of the United Chiefs of Orb and Orb. 2. Disarmament or disbandment of the National Army......"

There was an immediate uproar among the chiefs. It's simply ......

"This request must be accepted within forty-eight hours, otherwise the UBE member states will regard the United Nations Chief State of the Orb as a Zaft supporter and will not hesitate to confront the ...... by force"

It's not simply, it's a letter of persuasion with a strong declaration of war.

Breaking the cold silence in the room, Uzmi shouted angrily, "What kind of farce are they doing!" ”

Although they already knew that the Atlantic Federation and the East Asian Republic were ready to use force against Obu, such things and words were really very difficult for them to accept. The list of many sins is just to justify one's own camp. The teacher is famous.

"After losing Victoria Harbour, did they not even care about face? Bastard Atlantic Federation! Uzmi said angrily, "What they want is the Mass Accelerator and the Dawning Society......"

Homra weakly put down the papers in his hand and looked up at his brother in front of him. "These are what the Atlantic Federation wants, and the Republic of East Asia probably wants us to accumulate over the years. Even if it's unreasonable. It is useless for us to protest. With the accession of the East Asian Republics, there is no country on the earth that dares to defy the Atlantic Federation, the Eurasian Federation has been weakened, and the Equatorial Union, the Kingdom of Scandinavia, and other originally neutral countries have also been unable to carry out their positions and have joined the Union. ”

Under the alliance of the Atlantic Federation and the East Asian Republic, the Eurasian Federation has no choice, and as for the rest of the neutral countries, their national strength is not enough to compete. Under pressure, he had no choice but to join the Union.

Another chief spoke, as if determined, and said, "Are we also facing a moment when we have to make a choice?" If you use the M1 Astray Gundam. It should be able to fight against the forces of the Earth Alliance, we spent so many resources to build the Astray Gundam, so that at this time, when guarding Orb, if the Atlantic Federation finds that it will cost a lot of money and shed a lot of blood to attack Orb, it should retreat! ”

Orb, who was originally full of confidence and did not seem to take the Atlantic Federation and the coalition forces of the East Asian Republic in his eyes. With the arrival of nearly a thousand warships, such a powerful and excessive force, panicked. Orb is a small country, it doesn't even have strategic depth, how to fight. How can it fight against such a large force, before, Orb's representatives were too optimistic.

Choosing a natural person or an adjuster? The chiefs exchanged desperate glances.

A representative whispered to Representative Asgha and said, "The Cabetalia base has learned of the situation and has also called to request talks......

"Humph! Is the enemy of the enemy a friend? Representative Asgha said disdainfully.

Politicians and politicians are different. It has a bottom line and its own political demands. In any case, Asghar is also a politician as the leader of a country. And, most critically. Orb is a nation on earth anyway. A small country on Earth. Even if it is destroyed by the Atlantic Federation, it can be rebuilt, and as long as this idea of neutrality still exists, there will always be fools who will come to Orb. And the final result of biasing towards PLANT Orb is to destroy the country, forever. There is no future for adjusters.

Orb, who has a mass accelerator, is attacked, and Zaft, of course, cannot sit idly by. It took a lot of effort to capture Victoria and cut the Atlantic Federation's support for the moon base by a large part, and Orb's move was likely to bring this to an end. Moreover, Orb is one of the few adjusters on the planet, and has always had off-the-shelf communication with the plant. In addition, if the Combine had access to Orb's superior technological power, Plant would have hated it.

Just waiting for Orb's response, PLANT is ready to attack, and Zaft's Aslan and Itsark have already brought PLANT's latest airframe, carrying anti-neutron jammers and nuclear power to the vicinity of Orb on a submarine, waiting for Orb's call for help in order to participate in the war. Most importantly, to assault the forces of the Atlantic Federation at the last moment of Orb's defeat and destroy Orb's mass accelerator.

Aircraft number: ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam

Pilot: Aslan? Sara

Type: Equip Disguise Assault MS

Manufacturer: Z.A.F.T

Dimensions: 18.56 meters high

Weight: 75.40 tons

Power: Nuclear fission reactor

Cockpit: One driver, a standard cockpit located on the chest

Equipment and design features: phase transfer (PS) armor, anti-neutron jammer, Fatum-00 flight backpack, which can be detached from the main body and used as a flight system or as an auxiliary attack weapon by remote control

Fixed weapons: Anti-Beam Shield ×1, M9M9 "Cervus" Rotary Turret Cannon ×2, fixed to a jetpack; MA-4B "Fortis" beam cannon ×2, fixed to a flying backpack; GAU5 "Volucris" cannon×4, fixed to a jetpack

Optional weapons: MA-M01 "Scorpion" beam saber ×2, equipped on the hip side, handheld; MMI-GAU1 "Sagittus" 20mm close-quartered defense cannon ×4, which can be fired in bursts and fixed in the head; RQM51 beam boomerang, equipped on the shoulder, hand-held; MA-M20 "Sirius" beam rifle ×1

Additional Armament Weapons: METEOR: 120cm High Energy Binding Artillery ×2, 93.7cm High Energy Binding Artillery Cannon ×2;

The 60mm "Erinaceus" ship-to-ship missile ×77, with 22 pieces on each of the left and right clips. 12 on each of the motorized arms, a total of 9 on the tail; MA-X200 Beam Sword ×2;

The Justice Gundam is a highly mobile weapon platform type MS because most of the Justice Gundam's weapons are on secondary aircraft. Although the firepower and weapon carrying capacity are slightly inferior to the Freedom Gundam, the extremely high mobility performance definitely has the strength to surpass the freedom.

After successfully stealing four Gundam prototypes from the United Earth Forces, ZAFT's technicians researched them and incorporated technologies such as the Relative Transfer Armor and Beam Sword into their Mobile Suits. After getting these new technologies, ZAFT in their leader, Patrick? Sara also built five Gundams of their own on his orders. Justice Gundam is one of them, is it combined with Aslan? Sarah, the son of the leader of Zaft, fought data specially developed for him.

Aircraft number: ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam

Pilot: Yitzsak? Joel

Type: Heavy fire annihilation type vs. MS combat MS

Height: 18.03 m

Mass: 71.5 tons

Manufacturer: Z.A.F.T

Power: Nuclear fission reactor

Equipment and design features: phase transfer (PS) armor; Antineutron jammers.

Weapons: [Offensive]: MA-M20 "Sirius" Beam Rifle, MA-MO1 "Scorpio" Beam Saber X2: M100 "Balaena" Plasma Beam Cannon X2: MMI-M15 "Xiphias" Railgun X2: MMI-GAU2 "Woodpecker" 76mm Close Defense Machine Gun X2

[Defensive]: Anti-Beam Shield: The surface of the shield is coated with an anti-beam coating.

PS Armor (Phase Transfer Armor): Neutralizes enemy attacks in the form of energy consumption. Combined with nuclear energy, it has almost unlimited defense against live ammunition weapons.

[Advanced System]: High Maneuverability Air Combat Mode: After the wings behind the back are fully opened, the mobility of the airframe in the air will be greatly improved. It can greatly improve the flight ability in the atmosphere, and can also be used to control the center of gravity in the universe, and some complex actions can also be completed quickly. This form can be said to be the standard form for Freedom Gundam battles.

Full Door Deployment System: The most distinctive feature of the Freedom Gundam is the powerful firepower generated when the four main guns are fired at the same time, which is controlled by the multi-lock system, to bombard the enemy.

Meteor armament: 120cm high-energy retracting fireline cannon ×2, 93.7cm high-energy retracting fireline cannon ×2, SS-N-2" "Styx" ship-to-ship missile×77, because it is a nuclear-powered engine, the weapon can fire almost unlimitedly. The Freedom Gundam is equipped with two clips on the left and right of the meteor system, 12 on each of the maneuvering arms, and a total of 9 on the tail, and the MA-X200 Beam Sword ×2

In the case of the use of a meteor system. The Freedom Gundam can attack up to 100 targets at the same time, which shows that its fire control system is excellent.

The heavy fire annihilation type against MS Warfare MS Freedom Gundam was originally designed to be Diaca, however, in the mother of Itzhak. Zaft's leader Patrick? Under the control of Sarah's most powerful supporters, the pilot of this Freedom Gundam was transformed into his own son, Yitzhak. Sometimes, politics is like that.

The power section of the Freedom Gundam and Justice Gundam bodies is equipped with anti-neutron jammers. This device, which re-empowers humanity with nuclear power, was created by the representative councillor of the city of Maius, Yuli Lee? Amalfi is the center of research. The death of his son, who had joined the war as a pilot, made him a moderate faction and join the Rapid Progressives. Patrick, who made it possible to manufacture a nuclear-powered MS successfully, became president of the Supreme Council? Sara named the two machines "Justice" and "Freedom". Under the banner of the final battle, he fantasized about the day when he took the banner of "lowering the hammer of 'justice' on natural people and winning the true 'freedom' of the adjusters."

Therefore. For Zaft, it is absolutely impossible to let the mass accelerator fall into the hands of the Atlantic Federation. Faced with the full strength of the Atlantic Federation and the East Asian Republic, PLANT is already struggling. One more mass accelerator would give the Atlantic Federation one more support to the lunar base, and the situation with PLANT would be a little more difficult.

"Is the Atlantic Federation just going to do whatever it takes to divide the world in two? It's either friend or foe! Uzmi scolded excitedly: "Should Orb abandon his own laws and obey their orders, and fight against their so-called enemy nation?" ”

In such interrogations, the leaders only said a word with melancholy faces. They also don't appreciate the Atlantic Federation's approach, but the state of affairs at the moment does not allow them to make many choices. There are probably some people who just want to settle things.

"To assist in the alliance is to make the enemy of the plant. Cooperating with the plant will be the enemy of the alliance," Uzmi's words added to the confusion of the chiefs. "Succumb to union at this moment. It can only avoid today's war. But tomorrow we will be the second Victoria! Once a faction is decided, neither side will be spared! ”

He was right, even if we were to submit to union under pressure today, it would be impossible to keep this peace. Zaft will definitely come and destroy the mass accelerator. Submission at the moment will be meaningless.

"We know, but ......," said the military representative, embarrassed as he looked at the nearly 1,000 warships off the coast of Orb displayed on the screen.

Orb's military might should not be underestimated. In addition, the M1 Astray Gundam is one of the top in the world. Countries around the world have never dared to provoke rashly, for fear of losing their wives and losing their troops. But if the United Earth Army or Zaft really want to attack with all their might, Orb can't withstand it.

No matter which path you choose, there will be only one way to destruction. In the face of this desperate situation, the chiefs looked gloomy. I don't know what to say.

The arrival of more than 1,000 warships poured out all the original fanaticism of the Orb delegates to a basin of extremely cold water, and made the Orb delegates shudder in their hearts.

That's how the forces of the Earth Union are like this, so what about Zaft of the PLANT who suppressed the Earth Union.

Thinking of this, and thinking about Orb's troops, Orb's representatives were frustrated.

"Anyway, let's set up the defense line first, and Dawn Gundam is ready to attack at any time. Now, Orb needs strength, the power to be able to prove his beliefs. Looking at the frustrated Orb deputies, Asghar sighed and said.

As for the civilian population. Isn't there 48 hours, spend 36 hours preparing for battle, and the remaining 12 hours are enough for those civilians to flee.

After the combined fleet of the Atlantic Federation and the East Asian Republic reached the waters off Orb and declared war. The civilians of Orb are still living a peaceful life as they do as usual. The coming war does not seem to affect them. Or rather, they were completely unaware that war was about to come to Orb.

Archangel number.

The crew stood in the hangar of the Archangel in a line, and Malu in front of him said with a solemn face: "Now." The United Earth Fleet is preparing to attack Orb. If Orb does not assist the Earth Army in their crusade against Plant, he will be considered a Zaft supporter. That's why ......"

Hearing Maliu's words, the crew looked at the captain very calmly, before, the members of the Archangel had been prepared to fight against the Atlantic Federation. Unprepared members like Natal have been forcibly withdrawn.

Looking at the calm members, Maliu continued: "The Orb government still expects to maintain a neutral position, and is still making diplomatic efforts, but unfortunately, with the attitude of the Earth Army at this stage, it is extremely unlikely that a battle will be avoided, I have to say so. ”

Maliu's expression was extremely gloomy, and she probably suppressed her anger as well. The actions of the Atlantic Federation have trampled on the justice in Maliu's heart.

However, I still believe in the justice of the country when I am so old. Is there really no problem with Malu, war is never just. There is no absolute justice in the world either. What some people see as righteousness, while others see it as the evil that eats naked.

Tear away these covers, and the ugliness of war is revealed in the eyes of the people. The gathering of humanity's greatest evils is pregnant with endless sorrowful wars. That's it. Justice, light, and hope have never been seen in war. Maybe there is a little bit of brilliance in it, but in the face of great darkness, that little bit of brilliance has no other effect except a little meaning. True justice never comes in war.

"Orb has entered a state of emergency preparedness, ordering all citizens to disperse from the perimeter of the metropolitan area and military-related institutions to prevent emergencies." Marlu looked around at the faces of the crew. uttered an official word, a long time ago confirmed: "We must also make a choice." For the sake of justice in my heart, for the dignity of mankind, I rebelled against the Atlantic Federation that had lost justice and invaded the peaceful country of Orb. Or guarding his duty and becoming an accomplice of the Atlantic Federation. Orb is faced with such a state of affairs, what should we do, I will not order you. Besides, I don't have that authority for you right now. ”

Looking at the crew of the Archangel, who had been forced to fight, Malu continued: "If it is unavoidable, the battle will begin at nine o'clock the day after tomorrow. Whether to help fight in the fight to protect Orb or not to do so is up to our own personal judgement. ”

It's time to go head-on against an organization you've once belonged to. The soldiers were quite confused. But whether they are confused or sober, their fate has been tied to the country of Orb, and they can no longer escape the chariot of Orb.

There is no desire to force the soldiers to stay in Maliu's words, but can the soldiers really leave, not to mention Orb's side, even the Atlantic Federation will not let go of the soldiers who lost the Archangel, and those with a deep background may be able to escape, but most of the crew of the Archangel are just ordinary soldiers.

Finally, Malu looked meaningfully at the faces of the crowd. "Along the way, you're willing to follow an unreliable captain like me...... Thank you......" With tears in her eyes, she bowed deeply to the crowd.

Unreliable captain, maybe that's the truth. But what led them to this moment was her confusion. There is confusion to appear human. Those who blindly put aside their confusion and blindly fight will not be able to escape the fate of struggle even if they eliminate all those who have different ideas from themselves. Are you right? No misunderstanding? Is there any other way? It is precisely because of some confusion that we perceive other possibilities.

It was this confusion that made Mu fall in love with Maliu, a feminine beauty. There is no choice of the path that Natal did. If it were Mu, it would be possible to escape the trial of the Atlantic Federation.

After the disbandment, some of the crew began to discuss with each other, while others pondered alone, and left the hangar in twos and threes.

Less than a day, after a sudden fire from the Atlantic Federation.

The large gate in front of the Archangel slowly opened, and the foggy sea spread out in front of you. The convoy of the Orb Army loomed. Engaged in battles with the warships of the Atlantic Federation, the East Asian Republics. The Archangel is about to head for its destination, fighting the Motherland Atlantic Federation for the justice of Orb.

Dawning Society.

Dawn Gundam. Cockpit.

"Kira!" As Kira was actually preparing for the battle, the screen flashed and Cagalli's image appeared.

The pressure before the battle, the pressure of commanding such a big battle for the first time, and the pressure of the hopes of countless Orb nationals, made Cagalli very nervous, her hands kept wringing, panicked and stumbling. "Kira, the ...... Ah! ”

Kira, who was wearing a driver's suit and a helmet, looked at Cagalli who was so nervous, and said with a wry smile: "You calm down first." If you are still flustered wearing this, it will make others uneasy? ”

"Yes, yes, no, but!" As soon as she heard Kira's correction, she straightened up her clothes more nervously, but after all, she couldn't hold back her anxiety and scratched her head. "Orb has become a battlefield! This kind of thing! ”

Kira looked at Cagalli with gentle eyes for a moment before she said calmly, "However, I think the path chosen by Orb is the right one. Although it is also the hardest one. So, you have to be calm too. I don't dare to say how much I can do, I will do my best to protect. ”

Cagalli looked at him, tears welling up in his eyes, and he said with great emotion, "Kira... Kira! Please! ”

"Uh... Well! Looking at Cagalli like this, Kira nodded seriously.

"Kira? Yamato, Dawn Gundam, Attack! ”

The golden giant appeared on the war-torn Orb. (To be continued......)