As Yuri Amalfi gave his introduction, Lau Le Creuset, the white-uniformed captain who had taken a seat in the observers' gallery during the recess after being cleared of suspicion, rose to his feet and gave a ZAFT salute to all the councilors present.
Amid the councilors' nods of acknowledgment, Creuset unexpectedly yet naturally subcontracted the task.
"Regarding this matter, I propose that Athrun Zala, a red-uniformed soldier of the Creuset Team, provide the introduction to the councilors. He has personally piloted one of the Earth Alliance's newly developed G-series units, and has combat experience against both the Alliance's sole remaining unit and the unit piloted by Celestial Being's leader."
As Captain Creuset made the introduction, Athrun, who was likewise seated in the observers' gallery, stood and gave the familiar uncles and aunts who had long noticed him a ZAFT salute as well.
Naturally, the Plant Supreme Council members smiled warmly at the familiar younger man. Even Jeremy Maxwell, who had been quietly saddened by thoughts of his own son, was no exception.
Only Patrick Zala kept a stern face as he watched Siegel Clyne beside him respond warmly.
"As Speaker, I authorize Athrun Zala to speak."
After receiving Siegel Clyne's permission, Athrun stepped forward several paces to the presentation stand, explaining while displaying video materials at appropriate moments.
"As Lord Amalfi previously explained, the Earth Alliance's prototype mobile suits possess astonishing performance.
"Furthermore, each G-series unit clearly demonstrates the Earth Alliance's exploration of mobile suit combat doctrine with Orb's assistance.
"Among them, the GAT-X102 Duel Gundam is a mid-to-close-range mobile suit with balanced offense and defense.
"The GAT-X103 Buster Gundam is a mid-to-long-range mobile suit focused on fire support.
"The GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam is additionally equipped with a stealth system called Mirage Colloid, making it a mobile suit specialized for