--Slightly earlier Slightly earlier--
"'Gottfried', target ZAFT Laurasia-class, be careful not to hit the wreckage of Junius Seven, fire!"
On the bridge of Archangel, the deputy captain's lieutenants Natarle·Badgiruel are carefully directing the longest-range 'Gottfried' to carry out support bombardment, and the target of support is naturally the 8th Fleet advance fleet.
On the captain's seat next to her, Captain Murrue·Ramius, Major, was personally contacting Major Mu·La·La Flaga who was piloting Moebius to perform the Archangel direct cover mission.
"Major Mu, you should be very tired already. It's better to return to the ship and rest first. After all, there may be another battle against mobile suits later."
"Thank you for your concern, Captain Murrue.
But Archangel is still in Debris Belt. It would be terrible if we get a surprise attack like our opponents did.
I can still sustain the forward reconnaissance and direct cover mission within the warship support fire network."
After all, he was on the battlefield, and as a person involved in a successful surprise attack, Mu's words were undoubtedly correct;
Therefore, Murrue could only suppress the concern in his heart and simply responded.
"I understand, then just follow your judgment, Major, and be careful."
"It's okay, don't worry, I will definitely protect this ship."
After looking at each other softly and feeling shy, Murrue cut off communication with Mu;
Under the command of Badgiruel, the battlefield between ZAFT and the advance fleet in the distance became increasingly clear.
"Captain, I propose to call the infirmary to confirm the current status of Mr. Kira·Yamato."
Seeing that Murrue was vacant, Badgiruel seriously made a proposal, but was rejected by Murrue.
"I can't give permission.
He has fought so hard for us, at least let him recover well."
"But!"
Badgiruel had already spoken out his questioning words, but seeing Murrue's firm attitude and the faint gaze coming from behind him, he finally gave up and continued to command 'Gottfried' to carry out supporting artillery strikes with mediocre results.
Although it can't be said to be quiet, after a few minutes of stable operation, Kuzzey's report brought new events.
"Contact was made with the flagship of the advance fleet, Montgomery!"
"Please turn around!"
Murrue responded to Kuzzey's report, straightened his clothes and adjusted his sitting posture.
Soon, a picture that appeared blurry and fluctuating under the interference appeared on the main screen of Archangel. In the center was Colonel Koopman, who was wearing the Earth Alliance military standard uniform without closing his helmet;
Naturally, on Archangel's side, the lineup where all members were not wearing standard uniforms and obviously had insufficient ranks also appeared on the terminal at the command seat of the Montgomery bridge.
"I am the commander of 8th Fleet's advance fleet, Colonel Koopman, and I have been ordered to carry out the mission of responding to Archangel."
"I am the acting captain of Archangel, Major Murrue·Ramius. On behalf of the entire ship, I would like to thank the advance fleet for its response."
After greeting each other and saluting each other seriously, Colonel Koopman apologized with a wry smile.
"Sorry, Captain Ramius, we were obviously ordered to come to pick up your ship, but in the end we couldn't move here;
Even being able to persist until now is all due to the timely support of your ship.
The one who just made a surprise attack on the Laurasia-class frigate Gamow--ZAFT is Major Mu La La Flaga with the title of 'Hawk of Endymion', right?"
Faced with Colonel Koopman's modesty and inquiry, Murrue naturally would not take credit.
"Well, it's Major La Flaga.
It would be great to be able to help.
After all, it was only because of the news about the advance fleet that we were able to cheer up and come to join them.
Moreover, our combat power is actually extremely limited. If the advance fleet had not diverted ZAFT's main force and attention, we would not have had the chance to conduct a surprise attack, let alone deal with all the enemy ship's carrier-based mobile suits."
After listening to Murrue's humble and realistic response, Colonel Koopman also gained more confidence in the friendly forces;
In addition, although the war situation seems to be at a stalemate, the situation is actually still very dangerous;
Therefore, Colonel Koopman did not exchange more pleasantries with Murrue, but continued Murrue's words and directly began to explain the serious situation.
"Although the advance fleet did contain Gamow and another team of ZAFT mobile suits composed of CGUE and Ginn, this is far from being the main force of the enemy, and may not be as powerful as the new team of new aircraft that your ship defeated.
Moreover, judging from the enemy's actions and some communications before the battle began, it is likely that the enemy originally came to search for Miss Lacus·Klein, an important member of the Plant civil society;
Therefore, I infer that there may be another warship coming from another large Junius Seven wreckage, and it may appear on the battlefield as a new force at any time."
Seeing that Murrue, as the captain, was still digesting the information given by Colonel Koopman, Badgiruel, who judged that the war situation was urgent, decided to intervene.
"I'm sorry. I am Lieutenant Natarle·Badgiruel acting as deputy captain of Archangel.
Colonel, is there any basis for your judgment just now?"
Regarding Badgiruel's offense, after confirming that Murrue didn't care, Colonel Koopman also responded briefly.
"Before entering the battle with Gamow, the two parties had a brief communication through the international rescue channel.
Although due to mutual distrust and each having a mission in this universe, a firefight eventually occurred;
But in this regard, I think there is no need for ZAFT to lie.
By the way, 'Celestial Being' is also in this universe;
And I'm afraid your ship is also aware of their purpose, right?"
This time, Badgiruel digested the information, and Murrue responded to Colonel Koopman.
"Thank you for your kind explanation, Colonel Koopman.
If the situation is as you said, it is almost exactly the same as Major La Flaga's speculation;
Then Major La Flaga's other speculation, that is, the ZAFT unit that has not yet appeared may be Creuset Team's own unit, and it is very likely to carry the other four captured aircraft of the 'G' plan, and it is also very likely to be correct."
"What! Creuset Team, and the other 4 machines of 'G'?"
Facing Colonel Koopman's unbelievable look, Murrue nodded seriously;
Colonel Koopman, who received confirmation from Murrue, collapsed on the command seat and pressed his eyebrows hard.
"In that case, it is understandable that 'Celestial Being' has brought such a level of combat power. Presumably 'Celestial Being' is ready to be hostile to both of us at the same time."
Facing Colonel Koopman's sigh, Murrue and Badgiruel naturally showed confused expressions;
So Colonel Koopman sent a video to Archangel, which was recorded during the confrontation with Gwameir yesterday and showed the entire army of 'Celestial Being' dispatching a demonstration.