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.
Minerva. Can you hear me ?
You must act immediately.
Minerva. Könnt ihr mich hören?
Ihr dürft keine Zeit verlieren.
Minerva. ¿Me escuchan?
Deben actuar inmediatamente.
Minerva. ¿Me escucháis?
Debéis actuar inmediatamente.
Minerva, me recevez-vous ?
Le temps vous est compté.
Minerva, está na escuta? 
Vocês precisam agir agora.