Ep. 45: Kira and Mu confront Rau while Dearka and Yzak question their cause as forces clash
Aired on August 16, 2003
Kira and Mu encounter Rau, leading to terrifying revelations for both parties. Simultaneously, Dearka and Yzak hold a separate meeting where they begin to question the true nature of their conflict and what they are actually fighting against. Amidst these personal struggles, the Dominion and the Earth Alliance launch another joint attack. Following the confrontation, Rau returns to his ship and sends Flay back to the Earth Forces, shifting the dynamics between the opposing sides.
Episodes
- Ep. 41 · Cagalli confronts Kira with a mysterious photo while Lacus broadcasts counter-propaganda after her father's assassination.
- Ep. 42 · Lacus and Andrew Waltfeld rescue Athrun and form the Three Ships Alliance
- Ep. 43 · Three Ships Alliance shelter at Mendel colony while ZAFT and Earth Alliance forces track them down.
- Ep. 44 · Mu and Dearka enter the colony to confront Rau while Kira arrives to help them.
- Ep. 45 · Kira and Mu confront Rau while Dearka and Yzak question their cause as forces clash
- Ep. 46 · Flay escapes Rau with Neutron Jammer data while Kira rescues her at great cost to the Freedom.
- Ep. 47 · Earth Alliance attacks PLANTs with nuclear weapons while Freedom and Justice intercept warheads.
- Ep. 48 · GENESIS laser strikes Earth Alliance forces while crews pray for safety
- Ep. 49 · Earth Alliance forces fail as Mu sacrifices himself to save the Archangel from Muruta's final attack.