Ep. 18: Desert Dawn members challenge ZAFT forces despite civilian safety and suffer failure.
Aired on February 1, 2003
Although the Desert Tiger spared civilian lives, members of Desert Dawn recklessly confront ZAFT forces due to the destruction they inflicted. This impulsive assault results in failure for the attackers. However, most participants are rescued by Kira, who pilots the Strike mobile suit to save them from the aftermath of the failed engagement. The narrative highlights the tension between the desire for retribution and the preservation of life, as Kira intervenes to prevent further casualties among those who initiated the unauthorized attack against the military unit.
Episodes
- Ep. 14 · Rau Le Creuset reflects on Coordinator history and events from episodes one to thirteen
- Ep. 15 · Archangel lands in Sahara after saving Kira from atmospheric entry
- Ep. 16 · Kira faces BuCUE units in the desert while Andrew Waltfeld observes his adaptation skills.
- Ep. 17 · Murrue allies with Desert Dawn as Kira reunites with Cagalli during Andrew's attack
- Ep. 18 · Desert Dawn members challenge ZAFT forces despite civilian safety and suffer failure.
- Ep. 19 · Kira and Cagalli gather supplies in a ZAFT city and meet Andrew Waltfeld after a Blue Cosmos attack.
- Ep. 20 · Athrun and Nicol enjoy a day off while Athrun discusses Kira with Lacus
- Ep. 21 · Kira faces a difficult choice to destroy LaGOWE as the battle with Desert Dawn intensifies.
- Ep. 22 · The Archangel crew navigates the Red Sea toward the Orb Union with Cagalli and Ledonir Kisaka aboard.