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.
Gunnery Crew B, proceed to
weapons bank number three.
Artillerie-Trupp B, mit
Waffenbank 3 fortfahren.
Equipo de artillería B,
proceda al depósito 3.
Equipo de artillería B,
procede al depósito 3.
Équipe d’artilleurs B
à l’armurerie 3.
Equipe de armamento B, 
dirija-se ao banco de armas 3.