"Kira, don't act rashly. We need to deal with the nuclear missiles, and we need to deal with Genesis as well." Mu shook her head at Kira. "But with the forces we have now, if we recklessly charge into the middle of both sides' conflict, they might both mistake us for enemies and attack us at the same time."
At that, Mu shrugged and gave a bitter smile. "It would be one thing if it were someone like you, but for people like us, we might not make it back once we charge in. It's not that we're afraid of dying, but if we have to die, then it should at least mean something, right? In that kind of chaotic battle, even you, Kira, would have to be extremely careful. But what about the pilots of the M1 Astrays who came up here with us? Do they really have the ability to protect themselves?"
"Kira, don't forget that those M1 Astrays are Orb's last embers."
Mu's words made everyone stare at her in astonishment, followed by a brief silence. What Mu said might have sounded somewhat questionable, but the meaning behind her words was clear, and it was a very realistic issue.
In a melee between two armies, pilots at the M1 Astrays' level would most likely have little ability to protect themselves. If they joined this battle to end ZAFT and the Earth Force, most of them might never see the sun rise again. Without those forces, how could Orb speak of restoring the nation? And after restoration, what strength would Orb have to deter the shadows still coveting it?
Kira fell silent for a moment. After glancing at Cagalli, he nodded gently. "It would be dangerous for the M1 Astrays to join the battle. They really shouldn't be