Miss Sayla, how are the patients?
They’re doing well.
Room 107, situation is stable.
Roger.
All right, ma’am, please be patient awhile longer.
Hello! Hello!
How are you? How are you?!
Hello!
Hello! Hello! Hello…! Hello!
Haro, don’t make a uproar.
Here you are, sir.
Fraw Bow, all is well here.
All right.
Well, if you need anything,
please let me know.
You see, this one valve here is blown, so…
I see. That’s why the output is down 8%.
Would you re-calculate with
a 12% output loss, please?
Roger!
It won’t work.
We shan’t make it to orbit.
Can we can connect it to that circuit?
Sure.
Will the catapult have enough strength?
Yes. That should be fine.
The central catapult was
designed for the Gunperry.
It’ll handle a Core Fighter.
Thank goodness.
But sir…!
Thank goodness.
But sir…!
We are soldiers.
We have a duty to protect civilians.
Well, that proves my point.
If we let these hundred-plus
refugees off the White Base,
we can return to satellite orbit and…
This territory is controlled by Zeon.
There are children and elderly…
Are we to land the refugees?
There are children and elderly…
Are we to land the refugees?
No, Mr. Bright wants to keep us on the run.
I didn’t say that!
Was I too harsh?
But you know…
What will you do about food?
There are a hundred civilians who can’t fight.
Kai!
Isn’t it just as the young man says?
We were forced to emigrate to space…
…and we’ve come back to the Earth
we thought we’d never return to.
We can’t bear to die before
we ever step on the Earth.
Don’t you all feel that way?
So, I have an idea.
To use the White Base’s energy
to launch the Core Fighter?
Yes. With a ballistic trajectory,
it will make it to the target.
It seems quite possible.
You’ve already done the calculations, by now?
Yes.
If we attach the main engine’s steam
valve to the central catapult, we can do it.
But…
Hayato, Fraw Bow…
The refugees in Corridor B are in uproar.
Come straight away.
Nothing will happen as long as
we carry on this stand-off.
Why not try Amuro’s idea?
There’s the question of whether
the catapult can be modified.
Besides, even if we can,
who would withstand the shock from the launch?
It was my suggestion. And if it fails,
there shall be only one casualty.
Amuro…
Well, well. That’s very bold of you, boy.
I’m not saying it’ll fail.
Mr. Bright. Please approve
the catapult modification.
All right.
Is that acceptable, Lt. Reed?
Permission granted.
It’s vital that we contact General HQ.
Is all the Gundam data loaded already?
Yes, sir. All of the data
that we were able to estimate.
Amazing.
Based on the data we could
observe from the outside,
its performance is far beyond
that of our Zaku mobile suits.
If only we knew more about
its internal workings…
Char. With that mobile suit as your foe,
you did well to pursue it for two whole days.
Garma. Believe me,
it was tougher than you think.
I know.
We shouldn’t waste any more time.
Right.
You’re sure you can finish it in 15 minutes?
Yes. All we have to do is attach the
steam valve from the main engine.
Get to it, Amuro.
Eat something first. But make it light.
Yes. I am.
Ok, listen…
Yes.
Ok, listen…
Yes.
The first 30 seconds will be toughest.
The first 30 seconds will be toughest.
It’s awful! The refugees have started a riot!
A riot?
Why would they…?!
The old folk have taken Katz,
Letz, and Kikka hostage…
…and demand that the White Base land!
Don’t eat any more, or you’ll be sick.
Yes, sir.
Next…
Furthermore, Fraw Bow felt sorry
for Katz, Letz, and Kikka…
…and offered herself as a hostage as well.
How many hours have you
logged on a Core Fighter?
What?
18 hours in simulation…
35 hours in training, and 2 hours in combat.
Combat, with so little training?
I guess that’s just how it is now.
Just gather up your courage and do it.
Yes, sir.
Aren’t you worried?
About what?
Your best friend Fraw Bow is a hostage.
Show some concern.
Hayato. Mr. Bright, Miss Mirai,
Miss Sayla, and Mr. Ryu are here.
I trust them to take care of
the White Base’s problems.
I just have to do what I can.
Amuro’s right, you know.
I’m off to the central hangar.
Good luck.
Hey! You’d best be ready for enemy
fire when you leave the White Base.
You…
Just who do you think you are?!
No need to be so serious.
I’m just warning you.
Mr. Kai!
That’s right. I’m just a coward.
Not someone worth being upset about.
Is that so.
You’re a grown man, aren’t you, Mr. Kai?
Then stop being so unpleasant to others!
Captain, the Trojan Horse is on the move.
I believe it’s on an ascending course!
Inform the base.
Yes, sir!
Captain Garma. We have information
from a Luggun patrol craft.
The Trojan Horse appears to be on the move.
What?!
Can you send me the data?
Yes, sir. Sending now.
Estimated data based on laser measurements.
What do you think, Char?
Are they trying for an orbital escape?
Not fast enough for that.
Or maybe…!
Get Dren for me!
Prepare the Komusai for launch!
Char! What’s this about?
They’re cut off from the Federation Forces,
and trying to do something about it.
Beginning countdown.
Ok, Amuro?
10… 9…
8… 7…
6…5… 4…
3… 2… 1…
0…!
Core Fighter on ballistic trajectory.
Something launched from The Trojan Horse!
Is it on a ballistic trajectory?
Yes, sir!
Is it on a ballistic trajectory?
Yes, sir!
They’re trying to shoot over us and
make contact with Federation HQ.
The radar’s no use above the base
because of the Minovsky particles.
What should we do, Char?
We pursue! Can we intercept it?!
We can launch in a minute,
and intercept in 2 minutes 50 seconds!
All right!
Char!
He hasn’t changed at all.
All right. Call the Gaw attack carrier.
Tell them to cover Char!
I gave a rough explanation
of our situation. But…
We don’t want to hurt anyone here.
We just want to hear the truth.
Then you shouldn’t need to take hostages.
Everyone, holster your side-arms.
What?
Put them away!
My dear grandson is supposed to be on Earth.
I want to see my home town one
more time, and the river nearby.
I want to see the husband
I was separated from.
I never said we wouldn’t land on Earth.
How long until we can land?
I want you to tell me exactly when it will be.
I am sorry that you have to deal with this,
but in order to talk directly to
you as equals, in a war situation,
it was necessary to take these children.
We are doing the best we can.
Bright, please come straight away! Bright!
What’s wrong?
Please come quickly! Quickly!
Amuro, we should have radio contact now!
Amuro! This is the White Base!
Please respond!
Please respond! Core Fighter? Amuro?
Maybe he was shot down.
Don’t make jokes!
Enemy approaching!
Enemy craft pursuing Core Fighter!
Contact in 1 minute!
I-Is it Char?!
- It can’t be…!
Amuro! Amuro! Please respond!
Amuro! Answer me! Amuro!
Amuro! This is the White Base!
Please respond! Please!
How much longer?
We should see it in 30 seconds.
Amuro!
Has the enemy spotted him?
There’s no answer!
Give Amuro some cover!
Missiles checked! Ready any time!
Mirai, full speed ahead!
He’s going to have to lower
the Core Fighter’s course.
Roger.
Main engine, I need the maximum
output at our current state.
Can’t we use the radar?!
Only at 30% accuracy.
The Minovsky particles are too dense
considering we’re on Earth.
I can make it out. You want to try it, Bright?
Fire! It’ll be a diversion!
Ready! Launch!
Missiles!
The Trojan Horse is just firing at random.
Move in on the enemy fighter!
Those missiles won’t hit us.
Yes, sir.
Amuro! Wake up! Amuro!
Amuro! Amuro!
Please respond! Amuro!
Where…?
Are you awake, Amuro?
Miss Sayla…
There’s an enemy interceptor nearby.
Calm down! Calm down!
Dren, these vulcan gun sights
aren’t properly aligned!
Amuro, you mustn’t be shot down!
Listen… Watch the enemy carefully.
Watch carefully.
That’s right…!
That craft is merely an
atmospheric re-entry capsule.
It’s not a fighter!
You’re finished, Char!
That’s a direct hit!
Don’t worry. The damage isn’t fatal.
Go into a dive!
Can’t the White Base give me better support?
Why can’t we launch those missiles?!
The Dopps are positioned
between us and the Core Fighter.
If we fire missiles, there’s the possibility
that we could hit the Core Fighter!
Friendly fire?
Mr. Bright! I have no chance
against six fighters!
Bring Amuro back to the White Base.
All hands! Prepare for anti-air combat!
Amuro, return to ship. Nice and steady.
Keep to the land contours as best you can.
But…
Bright and Lt. Reed have ordered it.
He bit off more than he could chew.
Why, you…!
W-What’s the matter with you? What did I do?!
Take that attitude again and I’ll throw you out!
Even into space!
I follow what you say, Mr. Bright.
The Core Fighter is returning!
He seems to have given up.
Dopp team, don’t lose him!
Dren, can we give chase?
Yes, sir. We’ll be fine for a while.
All right, go!
Yes, sir. We’ll be fine for a while.
All right, go!
The Gaw attack carrier is ascending.
Have them launch more Dopps.
I want to end this in the air.
Yes, sir.
I got away! There’s the White Base!
The Core Fighter has entered firing range.
Bring it in while setting up a defence net.
Transfer to the Gundam ASAP!
Amuro, do you read?
Do you think you can fight
an aerial battle in the Gundam?
An aerial battle?!
But the Gundam is
a ground combat weapon!
Don’t worry. You can safely spend
up to a minute in free-fall.
You can do it!
You’re asking too much!
I don’t have those kinds of skills!
Don’t you want to live through this, Amuro?
Hurry back to the White Base.
Oh, come on…
Begin firing!
Lower the Core Fighter landing hook!
Landing alignment is OK. I’m coming in.
Control conversion, complete!
But Miss Sayla… I don’t know if…
Amuro, no one’s doing any of this
with much confidence.
But Amuro, you have real talent.
Believe in yourself.
The hatch will open now.
A mobile suit!
Enemy mobile suit has emerged!
I’ll fight in my Zaku!
Move the Komusai above the enemy!
Yes, sir!
A Zaku is descending! It’s Char!
What?!
Char!
Here I go!
I have 1 minute 20 seconds
before I hit the ground.
Can I beat him before then??
You…!
Where’s Char?!
What they call free-fall on Earth…
…isn’t as ‘free’ as the phrase suggests.
The Gundam is in the way!
H-Hey! What are you doing…?
N-Now, wait a minute…!
This is the…!
What’s wrong?!
You all are…!
So, it seems like we can’t land after all.
Please land us on Earth.
I’m begging you.
I understand.
Please return to your rooms,
and don’t worry.
Please, quickly…
Hey, what are you doing?!
We shall not move an inch.
Not until we land on Earth.
I used the beams too much!
No, Amuro! You must retreat!
The armour may not hold up
if you’re hit in the same spot!
Y-You’re joking!
We’ll give you missile cover. Get out!
Please, don’t be hit!
Roger!
That Trojan Horse!
Char, can you hear me?
That Trojan Horse!
Char, can you hear me?
Oh, Garma.
The Federation mobile suit.
We’ll have to…
re-think our strategy to fight it.
What do you mean?
We can only guess
based on our computer data.
But the enemy mobile suit appears to be a
modular type with a fighter at its core,
changing type according to the situation.
What?!
You mean, what I’ve been seeing…
…is just one part
of the mobile suit’s capabilities?
And yet…
Well then…!
How should we fight it, Garma?!
Return to base. Let’s figure it out.
R-Roger.
Don’t mind them, Amuro.
You did well, Amuro.
Would you like some tea?
Yes.
I know you, well, all of you…
have been fighting very hard.
We understand how difficult it must be.
We’re not saying so just because
we’re old and difficult…
We just want to walk on the Earth.
I understand.
Please let us disembark the ship here.
We’re just a stone’s throw away
from Federation territory.
Why can’t you wait until then?
Who shall guarantee
our safety until then?
I want my son to live. Please save my son!
Why can’t you just find us a safe
place and drop us off?
Can’t you think of anything
but yourselves?!
How could a child know what it is to be old?
Who would ever fight only for themselves?!
We’re fighting for all of you!
You make me want to quit!
Amuro!
Your tea is ready.
Please return Fraw Bow
and the children to the bridge.
We’re counting on you, young lady.
Amuro!
Hey!
Were you injured?
I’m fine.
Can we fly over it?
We’ll have to use the mountains as a shield…
…and head for the sea.
I suppose so.
In order to drop off the refugees,
a ceasefire is declared.
However, plans are put into place
for the next round of fighting.
What will mother and child
witness on the Earth?
Mobile Suit Gundam. Next episode…
Winds of War.
Next episode
Winds of War
Will you be able to survive??
Next episode
Winds of War
Amuro, do not look back.
The star shining far off in space…
Amuro, it’s your homeland
where you were born.
Do you remember the days
of your childhood??
The morning when you woke up, when it was warm?