The conflict continues to escalate as Earth Forces fleets encircle the ZAFT bases at Gibraltar and Carpentaria, and the PLANT Supreme Council decides to strike back in the name of self-defense. Despite her best intentions, Cagalli yields to her ministers' demands that Orb ally itself with the Atlantic Federation.
So that we don't repeat
the tragedy of burning our nation.
Damit wir unser Land
nicht noch einmal brennen sehen müssen.
Para no repetir los errores del pasado.
Para no repetir los errores del pasado.
Afin de ne pas risquer de mettre
notre pays en danger.
Para não repetirmos a tragédia
 do nosso país pegando fogo.