Ep. 21: Sousuke confronts guilt over Melissa while Gauron hijacks the Tuatha de Danaan AI to take hostages.
Aired on May 28, 2002

Consumed by guilt regarding Melissa's health, Sousuke harshly tells Kaname she is a burden. Kurz overhears this and strikes Sousuke, warning that such behavior leads to bad husbandry. Realizing his error, Sousuke seeks Kaname to apologize. Meanwhile, SRT traitors assist Gauron in seizing control of the Tuatha de Danaan AI using a special program. Gauron then takes Kaname, Tessa, and the command crew hostage, escalating the crisis within the vessel.
Episodes
- Ep. 17 · Sousuke defeats Zaied and Gauron in intense Lambda Driver combat
- Ep. 18 · Kaname accompanies Sousuke to a secluded island that turns out to be a Mithril base.
- Ep. 19 · Melissa explains recruiting Kurz and Sousuke to Tessa and Kaname after their combat skills impressed her.
- Ep. 20 · Tessa explains Whispered resonance to Kaname while SRT targets Gauron in Palau.
- Ep. 21 · Sousuke confronts guilt over Melissa while Gauron hijacks the Tuatha de Danaan AI to take hostages.
- Ep. 22 · Gauron attacks USS Bunker Hill while Tessa coordinates Kaname's escape with Sousuke and Kurz's aid
- Ep. 23 · Kaname hacks the Tuatha de Danaan while Sousuke rescues the crew and faces Gauron's escape.
- Ep. 24 · Sousuke battles Gauron in the hangar as he prevents the submarine's destruction.