Ep. 20: Marlene confronts Yuji as Blue forces overwhelm Second Earth in a desperate five-to-one counterattack.
Aired on March 3, 2000
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The second airborne operation fails when Blue counterattack forces outnumber Second Earth units five-to-one. As combat units retreat under heavy pressure, Marlene advances deeper into the battlefield despite the danger. Aware of Yuji’s deteriorating mental state, she resolves to face him directly on her own terms. Her goal is to intervene personally and prevent him from succumbing to self-destruction. This confrontation occurs amidst the chaos of the failing operation, highlighting the critical stakes for both the military engagement and Yuji’s psychological stability. Marlene’s determination drives her to act independently as the situation collapses around her.
Episodes
- Ep. 16 · Yuji witnesses Tony's power and vows to surpass him despite underlying concerns.
- Ep. 17 · Marlene observes Yuji's increasingly strange behavior and his obsession with destroying the Blue.
- Ep. 18 · Miyagi reveals B-cell infestation causing Yuji's mental decline to Marlene
- Ep. 19 · Sleeper Brigades attack Blue while Marlene joins Second Earth mutiny against High Council
- Ep. 20 · Marlene confronts Yuji as Blue forces overwhelm Second Earth in a desperate five-to-one counterattack.
- Ep. 21 · Yuji returns to Second Earth while Tony infiltrates the High Council
- Ep. 22 · Yuji and Marlene infiltrate the Blue-infested Medical Station to confront Tony and rescue civilians.
- Ep. 23 · Yuji and Marlene face Tony in the computer room after Rick's injury
- Ep. 24 · Survivors Rebuild Second Earth Amidst Director Miyagi's Plan and Hidden Gunmen