SEED - Battle

Thor Klune recovered the new DG Cells, then released the Buster Gundam, taking its right arm and Assault Shield System before quickly evading.

Lacking its right-hand weapon, the Buster Gundam could only use its head vulcan cannon, rapidly widening the distance between itself and the Strike Gundam.

It quickly moved near the Moebius Kai piloted by Thor Klune, and directly used its left arm's Claw Anchor on him.

He wanted to reclaim his right arm and Assault Shield System, as the Buster Gundam's Beam Rifle and Hyper Velocity Armor Piercing Round were all on it.

Seeing the left arm's Claw Anchor flying towards him, Thor Klune immediately flipped 180 degrees to dodge.

He then used the Wave Sword on his mechanical arm to cut the Claw Anchor's cable, reducing the Buster Gundam's weaponry by another item.

The Buster Gundam's Claw Anchor also became Thor Klune's second spoil of war from his first sortie.

Having lost its weapons, the Buster Gundam immediately broke away from the Artemis Military Base, preparing to retreat.

At this moment, the exterior of Artemis Military Base was also under attack by ZAFT.

Gundam Blitz and Duel Gundam were already approaching Artemis Military Base.

Duel Gundam raised its Beam Gun and continuously fired short bursts at the fixed defensive artillery on the base's perimeter.

Gundam Blitz, on the other hand, unleashed its full firepower, its Shotgun Launcher and High Energy Concentrated Beam Rifle alternating in continuous strafing fire.

It also occasionally combined its two weapons to fire the Anti-armor Shotgun Cannon and the Ultra High Pulse Long-Range Sniper Rifle.

It was madly destroying Artemis Military Base and relentlessly attacking nearby Mobile Armors and warships.

Duel Gundam spotted the Buster Gundam, which had lost its right arm and weapons, flying out and immediately moved to provide support.

It immediately fired its Beam Gun at the Moebius and warship near the Buster Gundam, successfully rescuing the Buster Gundam.

Under Duel Gundam's cover, the Buster Gundam returned to the Nacskha-class High-Speed Battleship without looking back.

Duel Gundam, having finished its escort mission, also joined the battle, starting with a Grenade Launcher shot.

It directly blasted a large crater on the surface of Artemis Military Base, and numerous defensive artillery pieces were also destroyed.

It then continued to fire its Beam Gun at the Moebius and warships of Artemis Military Base.

Before long, Duel Gundam and Gundam Blitz finally broke through Artemis Military Base's defensive network and penetrated the base's interior.

They spotted the Strike Gundam and the Moebius Kai, and then madly began attacking them.

The Moebius Kai's Linear Gun was a projectile weapon; against a Gundam with Phase Shift Armor, it was simply powerless and very ineffective.

It could only play a minor role, darting around and hiding, taking the opportunity to salvage debris from nearby Mobile Armors and warships.

The Strike Gundam, in order to protect the Moebius Kai, had to fight two Gundams, Gundam Blitz and Duel Gundam, simultaneously.

For Kira Yamato, who had not yet entered Seed Mode, the fight was incredibly difficult.

The Strike Gundam could only continuously dodge, occasionally launching assaults with its Anti-Ship Sword, and firing its shoulder-mounted Beam Boomerang from time to time.

Thor Klune, piloting the Moebius Kai, could only provide minor assistance from a distance, firing its Linear Gun to slightly interfere; its Micro Missiles had long since run out of ammunition.

Under Gundam Blitz's powerful firepower, the main control room of Artemis Military Base was destroyed, and its occupants had long since turned to ash.

This included Major Bidulf, who had harmed Miriallia Haw and was beaten by Kira, and his unknown adjutant.

As the battlefield became increasingly intense, the Archangel prepared to rush out from the interior of Artemis Military Base towards another exit.

Kira Yamato received a retreat message from Miriallia Haw.

"Kira, Kira, you're back! The Archangel is about to depart. Also, Thor is missing. He said he was going to find you, and we don't know how he's doing now."

Miriallia Haw's voice sounded like she was about to cry. Kira Yamato immediately replied.

"Miriallia, Thor is fine. He's with me, and I'll bring him back soon."

Kira Yamato piloted the Strike Gundam and quickly arrived beside the Moebius Kai, saying to Thor Klune.

"Thor, the Archangel is about to depart. Let's evacuate quickly."

"Oh, okay, Kira. Kira, but I'm not very good at piloting the Moebius's direction. My previous actions were already my limit. Kira, can the Strike Gundam carry the Moebius and act together?"

"Okay, Thor. We'll retreat together. You should open the communicator and say hello to Miriallia first; she's very worried about you."

After Kira Yamato finished speaking, he directly carried the Moebius Kai and darted through the base's internal passages.

Gundam Blitz and Duel Gundam were temporarily held up by explosions within the base and numerous Moebius units. They could only retreat and focus on destroying the base's interior as their main objective.

Thor opened the communicator and called out to the Archangel.

"Can you hear me? Can you hear me? Archangel, can you hear me?"

The people on the Archangel heard him inexplicably. Miriallia Haw said excitedly.

"Thor, where are you? Are you in danger?"

"It's okay, Miriallia, I'm fine. I found a rather unusual Moebius inside Artemis Military Base, and I'm on it now. Kira is bringing me back with him, so don't worry."

Mwu La Flaga heard Thor Klune mention the items he picked up and could only cover her forehead in speechless exasperation.

Nataru Bagiruru said sternly.

"Trainee Soldier Thor Klune, please follow military regulations and do not act recklessly.

Randomly taking weapons and military supplies is a severe violation of military discipline.

However, since this is your first offense, you will be confined for three days after your return."

Thor Klune said in disbelief.

"Ah~! No! I didn't take anything. It threw itself at me and I fell into it, it has nothing to do with me.

Also, I have spoils of war, the Buster Gundam's right arm and its left and right hand weapons. Can I redeem merit by handing these in?"

After a moment of speechless silence, Nataru Bagiruru said.

"Given Trainee Soldier Thor Klune's spoils of war, you will be confined for one day to redeem merit... and you must write a 5000-word self-criticism upon your return."

"Ah, I have to write a self-criticism too. Fine, let's do that then."

Soon, Kira Yamato brought Thor Klune back to the hangar on the Archangel.

On the Archangel's bridge, Nataru Bagiruru said, "Strike Gundam, land."

Mwu La Flaga said, "Archangel, depart, maximum speed."

The Archangel rapidly departed from Artemis Military Base, which was completely engulfed in flames amidst continuous explosions.

The Gundam Blitz and Duel Gundam also emerged from the fiery base tunnels.

Unfortunately, the Archangel was already far away, beyond their firing range.

However, the mission to destroy Artemis Military Base was complete. Yzak Joule and Diego.Elsman could only return to their Nacskha-class High-Speed Battleship.