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.
But what does it give,
and what does it take away?
Aber was gibt uns das
und was nimmt es uns?
Pero ¿qué se necesita
y qué dejamos atrás?
Pero ¿qué se necesita
y qué dejamos atrás?
Mais qu’y gagneront-ils
et que perdront-ils ?
mas o que ganhamos e do 
que abrimos mão com isso?