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With the fall of Australia, Zeon's influence across the Earth yet again expands, along with Zeon's positive reception to Ramba Ral's efforts in breaking the stalemate that has stagnated the war effort for months. Finally breaking her fever, Artesia moans in discomfort at how she had debased herself in front of the Ral's.

>Artesia: I acted like a fool...
>Hamon: Only Ramba and I saw that side of you. It'll be our little secret, ok? You truly love your older brother, don't you?
>Artesia: I just want him to start living his own life instead of remaining shackled to the past. If we could just go back to how things were before the assassinations-
>Hamon: Hopefully that day will be here sooner than you think.

Meanwhile aboard the Zanzibar's bridge, Ramba is informed of the Federations recent movements in Europe.

>Clamp: Ramba, the Federation have begun their assault on Odessa! General Revil appears to be leading the attack himself!
>Ramba: So they finally decided to make their move. Revil...they must be certain of their chances for him to show himself in a proper battle after Loum.

[Federation has initiated Operation Odessa]