Ch. 2241Dispersing Forces
Key Plot Points and Events
- Orb and PLANT announce their marriage alliance, with Athrun and Cagalli as the couple.
- Xiao Ran's wedding is set for within half a year, and Athrun and Cagalli also plan to marry around the same time.
- Various factions (Orb, PLANT, Ironclad Dragon, Salf Alliance) send representatives to the Moon to learn technologies from Xiao Ran, particularly Space Jump.
- Xiao Ran shares battleship technology freely but charges for other advanced technologies.
- The search for the Radam Civilization, intelligence gathering on Glatters, and the manhunt for Infinite Empire infiltrators are initiated, dispersing two-thirds of the Burning Legion's personnel.
Character Developments
- Cagalli and Athrun's relationship deepens, leading to their engagement.
- Xiao Ran shows concern for his subordinates' well-being and growth, providing technologies to Ironclad Dragon and the Salf Alliance.
- Xiao Ran demonstrates strategic thinking in dealing with the Infinite Empire and other factions.
Significant Themes
- Alliance and marriage as political tools.
- The importance of technology and knowledge sharing in maintaining relationships and gaining influence.
- The complexity of interstellar politics and the search for ancient civilizations.
Character Interactions
- Xiao Ran and Lacus discuss the marriage alliance between Orb and PLANT.
- Xiao Ran interacts with Asaha, discussing Cagalli's potential and the need for Athrun's support.
- Xiao Ran considers the needs and capabilities of Ironclad Dragon and the Salf Alliance when sharing technologies.
- Xiao Ran works with various factions to search for the Infinite Empire infiltrators.