As the threat of 'Celestial Being' was known, 8th Fleet mobilized elites to form an advance fleet that was significantly strengthened compared to the original world line. Following the fleet commander Colonel Koopman's order, the rapid response of various departments fully proved that Commodore Halberton had well-trained troops.
However, while positive feedback was pouring in that all departments were in place, wing ships quickly adjusted their positions, and the Moebius team was ready, some dissonance also appeared on the bridge of the Montgomery.
"It still doesn't work, Eurasian Federation's friendly forces didn't respond at all.
They just kept sending out distress signals and were now quickly passing through the bottom of the box formation of my advance fleet.
Want to fire a warning, Colonel?"
Colonel Koopman looked embarrassed at the intelligence compiled by the first mate who quickly rushed to the bridge;
Seeing that Colonel Koopman was hesitant, the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Alstar also gave suggestions.
"It seems that it should be the special operations force of Eurasian Federation. I don't know how I got into contact with 'Celestial Being'.
Mr. Colonel, if you think it is necessary, there is no problem in shooting them down. Anyway, I don't think they are among the regular army, and they obviously intend to lead 'Celestial Being' to us."
Although from a common sense point of view, the biggest opponent of "accidental attack" on friendly forces, the Foreign Secretary has expressed his approval. In the face of the obvious malicious intent of "friendly forces", Colonel Koopman has no problem ordering an attack on friendly forces that "may be hijacked";
But after a fierce ideological struggle, Colonel Koopman finally gave up.
"Friendly forces may also have their own difficulties. I don't want to be attacked by friendly forces when performing confidential tasks in the future."
After making such a decision, Colonel Koopman stopped worrying and began to concentrate on dealing with the 'enemy' in front of him.
"Notify all the accompanying ships to prepare for battle, but are not allowed to open fire actively. Our mission is not to fight 'Celestial Being'!
Team Moebius attacks! But don't leave the box formation!
Communications Control Officer, try to contact 'Celestial Being' and inquire about the other party's intentions!"
Although his opinion was not adopted, Alstar, the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, did not mind. He sat back in his guest seat and carefully observed the mobile weapons unit of 'Celestial Being' using a terminal with high authority;
Montgomery and the advance fleet naturally took action again according to the orders of Colonel Koopman.
However, after the 'friendly forces' left the vanguard fleet's box formation silently and without looking back, bad news came one after another.
"'Celestial Being' frontline mobile unit is conducting a suspected deterrence maneuver!"
"A large red battleship suspected to be the flagship of 'Celestial Being' was discovered behind the frontline mobile unit of 'Celestial Being'!"
"From the large battleship suspected to be the flagship of 'Celestial Being', a large number of mobile weapons were launched!
Currently, large mobile armor 5 and type 'Ginn' type mobile suit 8 have been confirmed.
We are reuniting with the large mobile armor 1 on the front line and the 'Ginn' type mobile suit 4!"
In the increasingly gloomy atmosphere of Montgomery, the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs of Alstar discovered something was wrong.
"Colonel, please forgive me for asking some rude questions.
Facing the large mobile armor and four mobile suits of 'Celestial Being' forward, is the advance fleet confident of defeating it?"
After hearing the inquiry from the Deputy Foreign Minister Alstar, some of the crew members were angry, some were confused, and some were angry, but no one looked confident;
Colonel Koopman also smiled bitterly and answered directly the question from the Deputy Foreign Minister Alstar.
"We can win!... Although I really want to answer you this way, it is not the case.
Judging from the known information, each of the mobile weapons units on the flagship of 'Celestial Being' has a combat effectiveness that is no less than that of the ace ZAFT.
Based on this estimate, even in the best-case scenario, I am afraid we can only barely repel the attack of this vanguard group after paying a huge price."
Faced with Colonel Koopman's frank answer, the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Alstar nodded, and then it could be said that the last layer of window paper was pierced.
"Since the advance fleet's combat power is roughly equivalent to that of 'Celestial Being''s vanguard, then since 'Celestial Being' has already launched an attack with five times our combat power, why hasn't it launched an attack yet?"
Although Alstar, the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, used a question, the meaning behind his words was so straightforward.
"Are you saying that 'Celestial Being' is just demonstrating..."
In response to Alstar, Colonel Koopman couldn't help but use his honorific title. Unfortunately, Alstar, the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, did not give a definite answer.
"I don't know, but at least it seems that 'Celestial Being' does have his own thoughts and judgments, unlike those ZAFT lunatics."
Saying this, both the Foreign Undersecretary Alstar and Colonel Koopman turned their attention to the 'Celestial Being' fleet on the big screen, and were speechless for a moment;
Soon after, Silver Wind appeared from the Gwameir cabin and immediately attracted their attention.
"That's, Silver Wind?"
Regarding the confirmation of the Foreign Secretary Alstar, Colonel Koopman turned his attention to the radar control officer.
"Although it received unknown interference from 'Celestial Being', if we compare the optical data, it is indeed Silver Wind."
After receiving a positive reply, Alstar, the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, made a conjecture in a low voice.
"So Eurasian Federation got the information, ambushed Silver Wind, and happened to be saved by 'Celestial Being' who was passing by?"
Although Alstar Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs said 'passing by';
But Colonel Koopman understood that judging from 'Celestial Being Formation Declaration', 'Celestial Being' should also be looking for Archangel.
Fortunately, judging from the current situation, 'Celestial Being' has also not found Archangel.
Colonel Koopman, who was focused on Archangel, did not notice that Alstar, the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, obviously had some thoughts.
At this moment, the communications control officer suddenly loudly reported the situation.
"Received a light signal from 'Celestial Being', which seems to be the Atlantic Federation naval code from the old era!"
"Can you interpret it?"
Facing the inquiry of Colonel Koopman, the communications control officer nodded, and then reported a series of numbers word for word;
Before Colonel Koopman could explain the meaning of these numbers, the Foreign Undersecretary Alstar beside him couldn't help but screamed.
"Flay!"
After an exclamation, Alstar, the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, obviously made up his mind.
"Colonel Koopman, please prepare the deck cabin and send in my official shuttle. I am going to the flagship of 'Celestial Being'."
"This is too dangerous!"
Faced with Colonel Koopman's unthinking objection, the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Alstar seriously stretched out his hand to stop him, and then gave a serious explanation.
"After I leave, you continue your mission to find Archangel.
If I am not able to return immediately, please tell the public that I went to 'Celestial Being' to negotiate in person in order to rescue Ms. Lacus·Klein, a Plant civilian who was captured by 'Celestial Being'.
Did you hear clearly?"