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[Madchar's vessel has been completely destroyed. Madchar himself has survived without injury, but has been taken captive by forces of the Ray Army to be put through trial to determine his fate]

>Chan: Those Anaheim people must be getting desperate. Good job out there, Richard!

As Chan raises her hand up to give her partner a high-five, she notices the brilliant designer's eyes being lost in thought.

>Chan: Is something wrong?
>Richard: Another of those "Nahel Argama"-class vessels is approaching. I have a feeling this one will actually be a tangible threat...
>Chan: Do think that one could be the actual Gundam Team?
>Richard: I can't say for certain. Chan, we are leaving for Hawaii.
>Chan: Already?
>Richard: Reinforcements will take care of the rest here. Besides, the prototype's Minovsky Craft should be nearly ready.
>Chan: You...aren't considering putting that little girl in its cockpit, are you?
>Richard: Amuro has full faith in her abilities. I believe she will be worthy of rearing the Penelope to her power...

Meanwhile in space, the routed fleets of the Lunar Authority reorganize and prepare for a counter offensive to liberate Side 2 before it can be readied as a staging ground for Hayato's fleet.