The Archangel finally rendezvous with the Earth Alliance’s 8th Fleet.
Lost in busyness, as if to be reluctant to part from it, Kira does maintenance on Strike Gundam when Murrue comes and thanks him for all his hard work so far. From the flagship Menelaos, Admiral Halberton comes on board the Archangel. Halberton is the biggest supporter of the Archangel and the “G” (Gundam) Projects. At the meeting, Archangel is told that it is heading to Alaska where the Earth Alliance’s headquarter is located. Also, they dispute over how to treat Kira. Natarle suggests they should enforce his stay and let him pilot Strike Gundam, but Halberton flatly dismisses the idea.
Sai and the gang, who were enlisted in the forces for convenience, are handed their discharge papers by Natarle. But Flay says that she wants to join the army. She says that she wants to carry on her father’s will and fight to bring peace to the world. The others also volunteered to join the army. Kira, who is sending off the refugees boarding the shuttle for Earth, is handed the discharge paper by his friends and realizes they have become soldiers. Just then, the battle alert is sounded. Rau, with his upgraded fleet, has come to fight a total war. Murrue’s, Halberton’s, and the little girl’s words cross Kira’s mind. Kira runs toward Strike Gundam, leaving his discharge paper behind.