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.
Decide against joining forces
with Earth's nations?
Sich gegen den Bund mit
den Erdnationen entscheiden?
¿Te unirás contra
las naciones de la Tierra?
¿Te unirás contra
las naciones de la Tierra?
Nous désolidariser des autres pays
Vai ser contra se unir 
com as nações da Terra?