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.
Proceed slowly. Minerva, leaving port.
Langsam fortfahren.
Minerva, verlasse Hafen.
Vayan despacio.
Minerva, saliendo del puerto.
Id despacio.
Minerva, saliendo del puerto.
En avant vitesse lente.
Minerva, départ !
Siga lentamente. 
Minerva está zarpando.