With favorable numbers, ZAFT's pilot piloting the early mass production model GuAIZ cooperated tacitly and was experienced, and launched the attack under the cover of Shiho Hahnenfuss.
After deliberately adjusting the position so that the support firepower of Archangel was relatively weakened due to the obstruction of Strike Gundam, the pre-production model GuAIZ, which used a trident-type large beam weapon, rotated and waved the large beam trident and came straight towards Strike Gundam of Sword Striker;
Kira did not hesitate, and also waved the beam ship-cutting knife and faced him.
Facing the beam trident thrust from the front, Strike Gundam, who was holding a sword with both hands, flexibly slashed sideways under the control of Kira, intending to cut off the physical part of the beam trident, and even cut off the arm of the pre-production model GuAIZ.
The pre-production model GuAIZ on the opposite side immediately skillfully turned reality into reality, dodging sideways while using one hand to 'throw' the large beam trident towards Strike Gundam's left arm;
At the same time, another early-production model GuAIZ, which was hiding behind the large-beam trident-wielding early-production model GuAIZ, appeared with damaged legs. Under the already raised attack shield, the powerful firepower of the multi-tube Vulcan Cannon burst out.
"You brat, taste our wrath!"
Although Kira reacted quickly and quickly slid to the right, he was still hit by Vulcan Cannon who was chasing after him like a whip.
Amid Strike Gundam's continuous alarms and vibrations, Kira moved away Strike Gundam's left hand holding the beam ship-killing knife, and threw out 'Midas Messer' Beam Boomerang again;
This temporarily interrupted the offensive of the early mass-produced model GuAIZ, which used a large attack shield, and curbed the rapid decrease in energy caused by the high-intensity use of Phase Shift Armor.
On the one hand, the 'Midas Messer' Beam Boomerang that flew out was destroyed by the well-prepared Shiho Hahnenfuss with a 76mm heavy assault machine gun;
On the other hand, Strike Gundam took advantage of the flaw after sliding sideways to avoid the 'two combos', and the pre-production model GuAIZ, which changed its large beam trident from stabbing to sweeping, quickly approached, and the large beam trident's deadly light went straight to Strike Gundam's waist.
"Try!"
"Damn it!"
Kira, who was somewhat in a hurry under the joint attack of the team of early mass-produced GuAIZ, maneuvered Strike Gundam to quickly retreat, while using the 75mm Vulcan Cannon from its head to fire in an attempt to drive back the early mass-produced model GuAIZ, which used a large beam trident.
"An attack of this magnitude...!"
In this regard, the early mass production model GuAIZ, which had a rare opportunity, originally wanted to exchange injuries for Vulcan Cannon, so it raised its hand shield to cover the vital points of the fuselage and continued to advance forcefully;
Kira, in a hurry, shot out the 'Panzer Eisen' rocket anchor and pulled away the hand shield of the early mass production model GuAIZ. Taking advantage of the opponent's loss of control, he planned to use his beam ship-cutting knife to slash with one hand.
"Don't even think about it!"
With short and powerful words, the pre-production model GuAIZ, which had only temporarily avoided 'Midas Messer' Beam Boomerang, restored its supporting firepower in time after confirming that 'Midas Messer' Beam Boomerang was defeated by captain Shiho Hahnenfuss;
Although the multi-tube flame tongues of Vulcan Cannon were not able to penetrate Strike Gundam's body protected by Phase Shift Armor, they still relied on the shock caused by the continuous hits to stop Kira's plan.
"One after another...!"
Amid the complaints, Kira had to temporarily take evasive action and gave up continuing to attack the pre-production model GuAIZ, which was restricted in movement due to the anchor chain of the 'Panzer Eisen' rocket anchor;
The early mass production model GuAIZ, which uses a large beam trident, also took the opportunity to cut off the 'Panzer Eisen' rocket anchor with a large beam trident and recovered from the restricted state.
A lot of weapons were lost in just a short fight. Kira in the cockpit of Strike Gundam took a deep breath to regain his strength while lamenting the difficulty of his opponent - given the current situation, if the fight continues like this, I am afraid that he is really no match for the opponent.
Fortunately, at this time, after a period of adjustment, Archangel's support firepower became effective again.
--Earlier, Archangel bridge--
"Kira·Yamato, Sword Striker Strike Gundam, attack!
Everyone, please hold on a little longer!"
"Please, Kira!"
As the conversation between Kira and Miriallia rang in the ears of everyone on the Archangel bridge, 'Archangel's savior', ' The prince of Orb'Kira·Yamato finally attacks with Sword Striker's Strike Gundam.
Thanks to the many battle results of Heliopolis and Artemis, seeing the familiar figure of Strike Gundam in blue, white and red, in addition to Badgiruel, everyone on the bridge, represented by the friends of Murrue and Kira, breathed a huge sigh of relief.
"There is still a battle going on here, and now is not the time to relax!"
After calling everyone's attention sternly, Badgiruel then confirmed with Sai.
"What's the situation with 'Sai', 'Gottfried'?"
"The 'Gottfried' on the left was attacked just now and is currently undergoing self-check;
In addition, the enemy target is too close, and the current use of 'Gottfried' is too risky!"
Sai, who was well prepared, responded quickly and accurately to Badgiruel's inquiry;
Badgiruel, who got the expected response, also achieved his goal. After nodding in response to Sai, he then issued a series of instructions to the Orb boys and girls who had come to their senses.
"'Valiant', set it to give priority to the nearest target, lower the power and increase the rate of fire. Don't let the new Trident machine get close easily!
The ship's stern missile launch tube is loaded with high-explosive bombs from No. 1 to No. 8, anti-aircraft submunitions from No. 9 to No. 16, and armor-piercing bombs from No. 17 to No. 24;
3 kinds of ammunition come in groups of 2, divided into four waves, and are fired alternately with the new aircraft with damaged legs as the priority target!
The 'Hell Dart' on the stern of the ship is ready to launch, and will be launched if the enemy aircraft attempts to circumvent it!
'Igelstellung' keeps operating at a low speed, and if 'Valiant' fails to intercept, increase the rate of fire!"
As everyone responded in unison, after relying on Strike Gundam's attack to eliminate ZAFT's long-range beam strike, the battle surrounding Archangel returned to the previous stage:
Relying on the powerful firepower of Archangel itself, which was designed for the "Strike breakthrough", it is difficult for two mobile suits, even new ones, to get close;
But on the other hand, the early mass production model GuAIZ is flexible enough when driven by elite pilots, especially under the cover of Debris Belt. Without the assistance of mobile weapons, it is difficult to hit with just the firepower of the battleship Archangel.
Therefore, the crew of Archangel could only fight the two early mass-produced GuAIZ in a turn-based system of "you retreat and I advance", while listening to with different thoughts. Kira and Shiho Hahnenfuss were 'bargaining' in the public channel - although Lieutenant Badgiruel requested to cut off the signal, Captain Murrue stopped him.