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What Stands in the Way is Phase-43 (Phase-41 in the HD Remaster) of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. It first aired in Japan on August 2, 2003, and in the United States on February 25, 2005.

Summary[]

The newly formed Three Ships Alliance takes shelter at the abandoned Mendel colony. Unfortunately, they are tracked down by both ZAFT and Earth Alliance forces. Rau Le Creuset commands the ZAFT fleet, and Captain Natarle Badgiruel commands the Earth Alliance assault ship Dominion. The Dominion takes the initiative and attacks with the mission of capturing either the Freedom or Justice.

Plot[]

Notes & Trivia[]

HD Remaster Changes[]

Appearances[]

Organizations[]

Organizations[]

NameTimestampNotes
Earth Alliance00:01
OMNI Enforcer00:01
Eighth Carrier Group00:06First Mentioned
Fourth Supply Group00:10First Mentioned
51st Battle Group00:15First Mentioned
Dominion Corps00:16
7th Space Fleet00:16
National Defense Industry Association01:10
Azrael Conglomerate01:10
Blue Cosmos01:10
Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty03:58
Le Creuset Team03:58
Orb Union05:43Flashback(s) Only
Clyne Faction06:10
Three Ships Alliance06:10First Appearance
Kusanagi Corps06:10
Archangel Corps06:11
Athha family06:27
PLANT Supreme Council07:10Mentioned Only; Indirectly
PLANT07:22In Flashback(s)
M1 Astray Team11:41

Locations[]

Locations[]

NameTimestampNotes
Earth Sphere (Cosmic Era)00:01
Earth00:01
Moon (Cosmic Era)00:03
Ptolemaeus00:04
Jachin Due03:59Mentioned only
Heliopolis05:43Flashback(s) Only
Mendel06:06
L4 Colony Cluster (Cosmic Era)06:06
Victoria Base06:33Mentioned only
Aprilius One07:22Flashback(s) Only
PLANT Colonies07:22In Flashback(s)
PLANT Supreme Council Building07:22Flashback(s) Only
Orb Archipelago08:50Flashback(s) Only
Kaguya Island08:50Flashback(s) Only
JOSH-A15:05Mentioned Only; Indirectly

Conflicts/Events[]

Conflicts/Events[]

NameTimestampNotes
Mendel Accident06:15First Mentioned
Third Battle of Victoria06:34Mentioned only
Battle of Orb08:54Flashback(s) Only
First Alliance-PLANT War08:54
Battle of Mendel13:36First Appearance
Operation Spitbreak15:05Mentioned Only; Indirectly

Music[]

Music[]

TitleTimestampNotes
Realize (OP)02:22
Distance21:57ED: HD Remaster Only

Quotes[]

Andrew: "This colony was scrapped before the war because it was a biological hazard, wasn't it?
Mu: "Yeah. I remember the Mendel accident well. It caused quite a stir. But, because of that, it escaped with less damage. I'd say it's most appropriate for setting up base."

Andrew Waltfeld and Mu La Flaga discussing the Mendel colony]], Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, What Stands in the Way

Lacus: "But it has always been we humans who do this, and who stop this. Throughout history, there have been many people who feel the way we do. Would't it be great to create an era where that is not necessary?"
Kira: "Yeah."

Lacus Clyne and Kira Yamato about stoping the war, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, What Stands in the Way

Natarle: "It's been a while, Captain Ramius."
Murrue: "Yes."
Natarle: "I regret we have to meet again under these circumstances."
Murrue: "Same here."
Natarle: "I heard about what went on in Alaska. However, I strongly suggest that you surrender and thank things over with the top military officials. I don't know what help I can be, but I'll do everything I can to assist you. I know you're well aware of what this ship is capable of doing."
Murrue: "Natarle. Thank you. But we cannot do that! This isn't only about what happened in Alaska. We have serious doubts about the Earth Forces as a whole. Therefore, there will be no surrender, and no return to the military!"
Natarle: "Captain Ramius."

Natarle Badgiruel and Murrue Ramius about the Archangel Corps refusing to rejoin the Earth Forces, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, What Stands in the Way

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