Ch. 101New Enemy
Key Plot Points and Events
- General Revil remains aboard White Base, preventing any relaxation or celebrations (like Christmas and Eli's birthday).
- Revil stays due to intelligence about the Solar Ray System from Ramba Ral, aiming to counter it with repaired ship silhouettes.
- Eli is targeted by an unknown enemy, later revealed to be Lalah Sune in the Elmeth, escorted by Char.
- The enemy uses Newtype brainwaves enhanced by the Psycommu System to attack near Solomon, with the main body staying hidden.
- Eli realizes the gap in Newtype research between Zeon and the Federation, and the different design concepts of their machines.
Character Developments
- Eli: Realizes the extent of the enemy's Newtype capabilities and the gap between Federation and Zeon's Newtype research.
- Char: Struggles with the use of Newtypes in war and Lalah's imprisonment in the Elmeth, but maintains his resolve to create a world for Newtypes.
- Lalah: Pilots the Elmeth, using her Newtype abilities to attack the Federation forces, including Eli. She feels threatened by Eli and targets him specifically.
Significant Themes
- The evolution of Newtype abilities and their use in war.
- The moral implications of using Newtypes for combat and the consequences of their imprisonment in machines.
- The growing gap between the Federation and Zeon in their understanding and application of Newtype abilities.
Character Interactions
- Eli and General Revil: Their past acquaintance leads to better treatment for Bernie, but Revil's presence causes tension and hinders relaxation among the crew.
- Eli and the unknown enemy: Eli realizes he's being targeted and tries to evade the attacks, eventually identifying the enemy as Lalah Sune and Char.
- Char and Lalah: Char leads Lalah in retreat, thinking about his hypocrisy in using her Newtype abilities for war. He considers whether he could pilot the Elmeth himself to free Lalah.