Bright is unable to bear the strain of overwork, and collapses with a high fever. M'Quve's forces bomb the White Base's Minovsky particle generators and ECM transmitters, rendering it defenseless. Substituting for Bright is the rookie commander Mirai Yashima, whose lack of situational awareness and experience throw the battle into great disorder and confusion.
Amuro, do not look back, Amuro...
Amuro, blick nicht zurück! Amuro!
Amuro
Amuro! Não olhe para trás, Amuro...
Амуро... Не оглядывайся, Амуро.