The Atlantic Federation and its allies declare war on the PLANTs in response to the fall of Junius Seven. Although Chairman Durandal still hopes for a diplomatic solution, the ZAFT forces are mobilized to defend the PLANTs.
Unless we remain steadfast,
Wenn wir nicht standhaft bleiben,
Si no nos mantenemos firmes,
Si no nos mantenemos firmes,
Sinon, nous déshonorerons
la mémoire des victimes de la guerre.
Se não formos firmes,