Gundam SEED: Judgement
Episode 1 - Peace?
CE 70, a war between the Earth Alliance and the PLANT organization ZAFT erupted out of hate and prejudice between the naturals and the genetically enhanced Coordinators. It was a long and bloody conflict with both sides taking heavy losses with one trying to annihilate the other with weapons of mass destruction. Kira Yamato and his friends were caught in the middle of the war. His childhood friend Athrun Zala was on opposite side and nearly they killed each other. Soon after they joined forces with Lacus Clyne and helped to destroy the super weapon Genesis and the Earth Alliance's nuclear bombs heading for PLANT. Gilbert Dullindal was elected the new chief representative of PLANT and Cagalli is the now the ruler of Orb. It is now CE 73 and the Earth Alliance has rebuilt its military and created a few new prototype mobile suits. For now there is peace in the universe.
In the Kingdom of Orb, people were still trying to rebuild there fallen city and now Cagalli is the sole ruler of the country. She lays her head on the desk as she thinks about all her frustrations as Orb's ruler.
"I can't take anymore of this. Why is the council just still sitting around like this is no big deal."
A call is flashed on her monitor and she answers it. A familiar face flashes across the screen and greets her with half a smile.
"Hey Cagalli, how have you been."
Cagalli looks surprised and smiles back.
"Athrun. I haven't seen you in a long time."
"Well then I have some good news. Chairman Dullindal has approved your request for a meeting with him."
"That's great! Thanks Athrun. I haven't seen you since you decided to join ZAFT again. Why can't you come back here to Orb?"
"I'm sorry, I can't. There have been many threats made to the PLANT homeland by Blue Cosmos. I'm afraid I can't return until I know that PLANT is safe. Is Kira still around?"
"No he isn't. He's on the Archangel and they left for space yesterday. They were heading to meet with delegates from the Earth Alliance."
"Alright, I'll see you soon."
Athrun's disappears from the monitor and Cagalli lies back in her chair staring at the ceiling. In space the Archangel is heading towards the lunar city of Copernicus. Kira stands at a huge window and stares into space. A pair of hands covers his eyes and he turns around to see Lacus smiling at him.
"Is something wrong Kira?"
"It's nothing, really."
"I know you better than that. There has to something on your mind because your being so serious right now."
"Well, Cagalli contacted me a while ago and said that Chairman Dullindal agreed to meet with her. ZAFT has been using the resources they received from ORB to help rebuild their forces. The Earth Alliance has been doing the same thing and that's why we're being sent to Copernicus. If tensions between PLANT and Earth were to lead to war, I won't be able to stop it.
"I don't intend to let the world fall down the path of war again either. You're not alone Kira. Everyone here and I are willing to do what they can to maintain peace."
"You're right, I'm sorry Lacus."
They float gently into each others arms and share a small hug. On the bridge Murrue Ramius sits in the captain's chair and makes an announcement to the ship.
"Attention all crew members, we will be arriving in Copernicus shortly, begin docking procedures."
The Archangel descends slowly towards the moon's surface until it is hit by a beam. Everyone on the bridge scrambles to find out what's going on. Milliaria sits at the CIC and delivers the information.
"There are ten mobile suits, Ginns and Strike Daggers."
"Ginns and Strike Daggers? Have Kira launch immediately."
Kira quickly changes into a normal suit and makes his way to the hangar. Lacus meets him before he takes off.
"Kira, are you sure that you're ok with this?"
"Yes, I can't stand by here and let the Archangel be destroyed."
Kira jumps into his a fighter and proceeds to the launch area.
"Kira Yamato, Murasame, let's do it!"
Kira launches in the Red and blue Murasame right into the line of fire. Kira flies around shoots off the arms of one of the Strike Daggers with his beam rifle. Kira zooms in on one of the Ginns and notices blue markings on its shoulder.
"I haven't seen these markings before. Murrue I don't think these guys are from the EAF or ZAFT."
"What was that?"
"They may be from Blue Cosmos!"
One of the Daggers flies right at Kira and grabs onto the back of the Murasame.
"You Coordinator loving bastards! We'll kill you all for our pure and blue world!"
"So they are Blue Cosmos."
The Murasame transforms into its MS mode and Kira cuts off the Daggers arms. An Agamemnon class ship appears from the moon and launches Doppelhorn Dagger-Ls towards the battle.
"Captain, it's an EAF ship. They said they will take care of the attackers."
"Tell Kira to pull back and stay close to the Archangel."
The Dagger Ls make short work of the Ginns and Strike Daggers with their cannons. The captain of the EAF ship contacts the Archangel.
"Captain Ramius, are you alright? "
"Yes we're fine, but who were they."
"They are renegade Blue Cosmos supporters. They have been making attacks on us and ZAFT ships. Our delegates will discuss this with your representative."
The Archangel descends into the Copernicus port the same time that Cagalli arrives at the PLANT, Armory One. Cagalli departs from the ship and is greeted by Athrun.
"Athrun!"
She tries to hug him but Athun holds her back.
"Come on Cagalli, the chairman is waiting."
Cagalli follows Athrun onto an elevator that leads into the PLANTs interior.
"How have you been Athrun?"
"I've been very busy lately. There have been many attacks against ZAFT in the past few weeks. We've been gathering most of our forces here so we can launch a quick defensive if they decide to attack the PLANTs"
"Oh, I see. Do you know the reason I asked the Chairman for this meeting? ZAFT and the Earth Alliance are using the resources given to them by ORB to rebuild their forces. I sent Kira to the moon to meet with the EAF about this as well."
"I can understand why you're worried by this, but the Chairman doesn't desire conflict with the Earth. Cagalli, can we stop talking about war for a minute."
"Athrun…."
Athrun pulls out a ring from his pocket and places it on her hand. Cagalli blushes and looks straight at Athrun. Athrun looks away and starts to blush.
"I will come back to ORB someday. This is a promise."
"Athrun, I."
"You don't have to say anything."
They arrive in the interior of the PLANT and take a car to Dullindal's office. Cagalli and Athrun arrive and enter Dullindal's office. Standing behind him is a ZAFT red uniform pilot with long blonde hair.
"Welcome to Armory One, princess."
Back on the moon, Kira, Lacus and Murrue return to the Archangel. Murrue pounds her desk with her fist as Lacus gives her a cup of coffee.
"Here, Captain Waltfeld sent this new blend for you."
"I can't believe how unreasonable they are."
She takes big a drink of the coffee.
"I'm not so surprised. The war may be over but people still harbor deep hatred and sorrow within their hearts."
"I can't say that I don't harbor any sorrow of my own."
Murrue looks up to Mwu's old uniform hat on the top of a shelf.
"Oh Mwu."
In the Alliance moon base, a man enters a meeting with many Alliance commanders.
"Lord Djibril, as the leader of Blue Cosmos, maybe you can tell us why there have been attacks against ZAFT in the name of Blue Cosmos. Gentlemen, these terrorist only wish they were Blue Cosmos. Our former leader Muruto Azreal believed in the stance the Earth Alliance took during the war and I do as well. The Coordinators living in there hourglasses continue to look down upon the Earth and build their forces up. We cannot allow this dangerous element to exist. ZAFT should be stripped of their power before they show their fangs to us once again."
The commanders talk amongst themselves with concern of Djibril's actions.
"You're insane Djibril! We do not have the strength to fight against ZAFT."
"With Blue Cosmos's resources victory will be ours. I will demonstrate for you our power. My Phantom Pain will destroy Armory One."
"If you can do this, you will have our support."
Djibril smiles and lets out an evil laugh. In space near Armory One, a ship covered by a mirage colloid awaits outside. Commanding the ship is a man with a mask over his face and a black uniform.
"So he finally got approval from the central command. Alright then, let's awaken them."
2 – Shattered Homeland