Return to the Battlefield (戦場への帰還 Senjō e no Kikan?) is the Phase-15 of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. It first aired in Japan on January 22, 2005 and in the United States on June 15, 2007.
Summary[]
Athrun is reinstated in the ZAFT military and appointed to FAITH. He is given the Saviour mobile suit and assigned to the Minerva. Captain Gladys is also appointed to FAITH, which creates something of a conflict in the command structure; Athrun and she now have more or less equal rank and strategic authority.
Plot[]
In order to join with the Minerva, Athrun heads to Orb on Saviour Gundam. Allying with the Atlantic Federation,Orb refuses Athrun’s entry, and he hears that the Minerva has already left. He gives up and decides to go after the Minerva.
Meanwhile on the Archangel, Cagalli questions Kira and the others as to why she was kidnapped from her wedding ceremony. Kira gives Athrun’s ring to the enraged Cagalli and speaks gently to her. “We have to find the right answer this time.” And with his words,Cagalli breaks down and sobs in his arms.
Elsewhere, Athrun joins with the Minerva docked in Carpentaria Base. He is dumbfounded to hear Cagalli was kidnapped in the middle of the wedding, but feels relieved when he realizes the culprit was Kira.
Athrun hands over new orders and insignia for FAITH from Chairman Durandal to Captain Talia. She shows a complex look on her face. The Minerva’s new missions is to assist the ZAFT troops attempting to capture Suez base at Gibraltar. It means that the Minerva has to deal with sensitive inter-nation and inter-ethnic issues, and must intervene in the affairs where internal troubles is a strong indication toward independence. The Minerva heads to a new battlefield. Neo captures the battleship on radar and his bold smile broadens.
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HD Remaster Changes[]
- When Athrun and Lunamaria are inside the Saviour's cockpit, the brightness on their animation models have been properly darkened.
- A scene at 19:03 has been redrawn, while Lunamaria's backshot is replaced with a full-on panty shot.
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Quotes[]
“ | "But it couldn't be helped, could it? If even you are doing something stupid in these crazy times, Cagalli... then this world is headed for the worst." | ” |
—Kira Yamato to Cagalli Yula Athha, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Return to the Battlefield |
“ | Cagalli: "What... What do you mean by something stupid?! I'm Orb's Chief Representative! I have many, many Worries! And I think them through! And..." Kira: "And you truly believe that entering an alliance with the Atlantic Federation, and marrying Mr. Saran will be in the best interest of Orb, Cagalli?" Cagalli: "O-Of course I do! Otherwise, why would I want to get married?! I have no other options!" |
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—Cagalli Yula Athha to Kira Yamato, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Return to the Battlefield |
“ | Kira: "So, as long as you avoid burning the nation, it doesn't matter what happens to other countries? If one day Orb were to burn the PLANTs, or some other nation, it. would be okay?" Cagalli: "No. It wouldn't... But still!" Kira: "What about the things Lord Uzumi said?" Cagalli: "But I..." Kira: "I know very well the troubles you had to face. I'm sorry that I couldn't help you until now. But I believe that it's not too late. There are still a lot of things that we don't understand. But I still think that we can do something about it. It's the same for all of us. If we choose the wrong path along the way, we'll never get to where we want to go. That's why... I want you to come with us, Cagalli." Cagalli: "Kira..." Kira: "I'm sure that this time, we're meant to find the right answer. So don't run away." |
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—Kira Yamato to Cagalli Yula Athha, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Return to the Battlefield |
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