Although the Archangel has escaped the Minerva's attack, the Freedom has been destroyed, and the ship itself badly damaged. After retrieving Kira, the Archangel continues on to Orb, while Shinn returns to the Minerva and receives a hero's welcome.
I was very moved
by the Chairman’s words.
Die Worte des Vorsitzenden
haben mich berührt.
J’ai adoré le discours du président.
Fiquei muito emocionado com
 as palavras do presidente.