Ch. 201Attack on the Colony 1
Key Plot Points and Events
- Thor and Nichol discuss the potential conflict between Special School (Lady Une) and the Rofm Foundation.
- Nichol reveals he's been ordered by the Rofm Foundation to monitor Special School's actions.
- The United Space Army's Colony Satellite is under attack by OZ forces.
- Thor plans to fire Bargi Fortress's Beam Cannon at the Colony Satellite but is opposed by Trowa.
- Nichol lies to Trowa, claiming Lady has gone out to fight, and orders Trowa's arrest.
- Lady pilots a Taurus and leaves Bargi Fortress without her uniform, causing concern.
- Thor decides to protect Lady and leaves Nichol in charge of Bargi Fortress, ordering him not to fire the Beam Cannon without their return.
Character Developments
- Nichol shows loyalty to Special School but also follows orders from the Rofm Foundation, revealing his conflicted stance.
- Thor demonstrates his concern for Lady and his strategic thinking, trying to protect her and maintain a backup plan in Trowa.
- Trowa displays his moral compass by questioning the firing of the Beam Cannon due to potential civilian casualties.
Significant Themes
- Loyalty and betrayal, as characters grapple with divided loyalties and secret orders.
- The consequences of war and the potential for civilian casualties.
- The struggle between following orders and personal moral judgment.
Character Interactions
- Thor tests Nichol's loyalty and discovers his secret orders from the Rofm Foundation.
- Nichol and Trowa clash over the decision to fire the Beam Cannon, leading to Trowa's arrest.
- Thor and Nichol work together to protect Special School, with Thor leaving Nichol in charge of Bargi Fortress.