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Meanwhile on the border of New Yark, Zeon Forces are forced to hold their positions at the behest of Artesia, all while the remnants of the Federation continue to mass their forces.

>Zeon Lieutenant: If they charge us now, this entire line will crumble. Why did General Ral have to recall so many troops now of all times-
>Arth: Let em come at us. If they shoot first, we don't have to play by the rules either.
>Zeon Lieutenant: Commander Arth, that it-
>Arth: We've had to play nice with these scum for far to long. Since the people in New Yark aren't fighting all that hard to shake them off, I doubt anyone would mind if we...had some fun-

A massive beam fires above Arth's position, causing the cowardly Commander to enter into a panic as he calls for an immediate retaliation.

>Zeon Officer: Sir, we have a communication from the machine that just opened fire! Its on an open frequency!
>Jerid: You Spacemen hear me? Anyone else crosses this line, they are getting burned to ashes! That right there was your one and only warning shot! Recall your scouts and crawl out from our territory! If you want to try me, cross the line again! I dare you!
>Arth: We just going to take that shit?! Get a lock on him! Shoot that Feddie down right now! Shoot him right now!
>Gelgoog Cannon pilot: We have our orders to hold this position, unless they directly open fire on us.
>Arth: Gah~! Your all a buncha cowards!

While tensions remain between the two sides, direct fighting outside of the engagement in Nova Scotia have remained to an absolute minimum. As Bright contacts Mirai to inform her of his extended duty, he is shocked to learn of Sleggar's son being left in her care.

>Bright: She just left him?
>Mirai: I tried to convince her to reconsider, but she just pleaded for me to look after him.
>Bright: Did she reenlist?! Oh god...Mirai, I-
>Mirai: Please try to help her. She is struggling to hide it, but the pain she is feeling from Sleggars death is...overwhelming.