The colony laser weapon Solar Ray utterly disintegrates Sovereign Degwin Zabi, General Revil, and half of the Federation's main fleet. The Federation Forces' command structure and fighting strength are thrown into disarray, but the surviving fleet regroups and starts its advance on A Baoa Qu. Betting on his potential as a Newtype, Char sorties in the incomplete mobile suit Zeong.
A man must hide his tears, hide his tears.
يجب على الرجل إخفاء دموعه، إخفاء دموعه
Ein Mann muss seine Tränen verbergen,
seine Tränen verbergen.
Montrer ses larmes,
c’est pour un homme
Um homem nunca mostra, 
nunca mostra suas lágrimas
Мужчина должен скрывать свои слёзы,
должен скрывать свои слёзы.