Hades System

With the operation on the verge of failure,

and with continued fighting leading to only one outcome—the complete annihilation of the Mobile Suit Forces engaged in ground combat—

the Principality of Zeon Army commander could only issue the difficult order for a full retreat.

Upon receiving the order, the surviving ground forces and fighter formations immediately covered one another as they rapidly withdrew.

However, while the Principality of Zeon Army forces retreated in full, the Earth Federation Army showed no mercy toward a fleeing enemy. Instead, it relentlessly pursued and hammered the fleeing Zeon soldiers.

Wanting to earn another wave of prestige, Thor had the Gaw Class large transport aircraft carrying him take off and retreat first.

Then, piloting the Flying Tiger that the Super Tiger had become after shedding its armor, he charged directly at the pursuing GM units and attacked.

"Retreat now! I'll cover this area!"

After roaring those words, he raised the two Machine Cannons he had just been resupplied with and opened fire.

When the ammunition ran out, he discarded the Machine Cannons and continued spraying wildly with his triple-mounted Machine Guns.

The fierce assault kept the GM units from advancing even a step.

"I'll help too!"

"Count me in."

"Me too."

"All of you, go back! My machine can fly, so I can withdraw anytime."

"But..."

"Don't worry. As long as you retreat safely, my Flying Tiger can fly away whenever it needs to."

"Understood. Then take care."

Seeing how things stood, some Zeon soldiers still wanted to stay behind with Thor and intercept the Earth Federation Army's assault.

Thor discouraged each soldier who wanted to remain and help, making sure they remembered his face.

Seeing the Flying Tiger's valiant display in the sky, they truly felt that he did not need any help.