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Elpeo's ZZ shakes violently as its Biosensor erupts into a dark haze surrounding the Gundam. As the Biosensor begins to calm, Hayato moves his Zeta Plus directly next to the ZZ to inspect it for any damage and to communicate with its pilot.

>Hayato: Pilot, can you hear me?! Its always this Newtype technology that-
>Elpeo: My...other half is at Axis.
>Hayato: A little girl? Is the Gundam Team resorting to using someone that...wait, your the daughter of Dozle! Why are you-
>Elpeo: I was...I AM his daughter!! Not that faker...!! Not that...awful reflection of mine!!

Pushing Hayato's Zeta Plus aside, Elpeo boosts through the opening in Neo Zeon's defenses to pursue Ple 2.

>Emma: What are you doing?! Mineva, return!! Mineva!!
>Elpeo: (I need to be the one to destroy her! If I can beat her, I can...I can reclaim Judau for myself! I am better than Asherah...I am better than...everyone!!)

Unable to control her now ravenous spirit, Elpeo absorbs Rakan and his squadron onto herself, merging his unyielding rage and will to live onto her. (-2 to charisma, +3 to endurance for Elpeo Ple)

Meanwhile, Bernards EX-S leads an attack on Neo Zeon's Big Zams, destroying two of them and forcing their remaining forces to begin regrouping at the center of the fortress.

>Bernard: Anyone to damaged to keep fighting, get back to the supply fleet and regroup! Fa, you've done enough!
>Fa:...Please, I need you to help me reach this position at the fortress!
>Bernard: These coordinates are...its the very heart of the asteroid base! Why?
>Fa: I can feel...someone truly precious to me calling out for help!
>Bernard: Truly precious? Whatever your talking about, your Nero needs immediate repairs!
>Fa: I know how I sound, but...!

[AEUG losses: 18%]
[Neo Zeon losses: 38%]

>What will Emma do about Elpeo's advance on Axis?
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>Will Bernard Wiseman escort Fa to the center of Axis, despite the immense danger?
https://strawpoll.com/YVyPv8k1kgN