Angry accusations came through the public channel and into the Eternal's bridge. Andrew, Aisha, and the others turned to look at Lacus, who sat in the captain's seat.
Lacus remained calm and composed, without the slightest ripple crossing her face.
"Please, stop this meaningless war. Humanity developed technology to better explore the universe, not to use it to harm our fellow humans and our own kind.
"What meaning is there in this mutual slaughter?
"Please, all of you, think carefully about it!"
Ignoring the furious accusations, Lacus continued to question everyone with a firm, resonant voice.
The moment her words fell, angry voices rang out over the communications channel.
"Shameless traitor, stop spouting nonsense here!"
"We are not comrades or kin with these garbage Naturals! They are all bastards filled with inherent flaws! Don't lump us together with them!"
"Surrender now, shameless traitor!"
Along with one angry voice after another came the furious ZAFT mobile suits charging toward them.
Seeing the mobile suits advancing on the Eternal, Kira and Athrun pulled their triggers without hesitation.
Beams fired!
Several advancing mobile suits had their heads and arms blown apart in an instant.
Meanwhile, on the bridge of the Earth Alliance Forces' combined fleet, Thurman wore a grave expression. Leaning against his chair, he lightly tapped the armrest and murmured.
"Lacus Clyne?"
"Commander, she is the daughter of Siegel Clyne, PLANT's former chairman. According to our intelligence, she is wanted for stealing PLANT's newest mobile suits and warships. She is currently a wanted criminal of PLANT."
Hearing Thurman's murmur, Landon turned and explained Lacus's situation to him.
After hearing this, Thurman thought for a moment before speaking.
"Then does that make her an ally we can win over?"
Hearing Thurman's idea, Landon shook his head.
"It's difficult to draw a conclusion on