Ep. 21: Kira faces a difficult choice to destroy LaGOWE as the battle with Desert Dawn intensifies.
Aired on February 22, 2003
The conflict between the Lesseps and Desert Dawn begins. Kira and the Desert Tiger engage in combat, coming to understand the human reality behind their adversary rather than viewing them as an abstract concept. With the Strike's energy reserves nearly exhausted, Kira is forced into a desperate situation. He must choose between destroying Andrew's TMF/A-803 LaGOWE or facing his own death. This pivotal moment highlights the harsh consequences of war and the personal toll of eliminating an opponent who has become a tangible threat. The episode focuses on the intense struggle and the heavy burden of the decision Kira must make to survive the ongoing engagement.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 23 · Kira misses battle as Cagalli and Athrun crash on same island
- Ep. 24 · Cagalli and Athrun confront each other on a deserted island before discussing the war.
- Ep. 25 · Zala Team infiltrates Orb to pursue the Archangel despite official denials