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Although consciousness occasionally sank below the sea surface, there was no feeling of suffocation.

"...Are you still not awake? Ross." Big Harrow's voice came from his ear.

In this dazed state, Ross opened his eyes, and the scene before him reminded him of the first time he met Big Hello.

"It's time for you to wake up. The Sleeping Beauty style doesn't suit you." As Big Hello spoke, Ross felt an invisible force supporting him from behind until he broke through the sea.

"Ah..." Ross subconsciously jumped up from the bed and took a deep breath of fresh air.

Soon, Ross put his hands to cover his head. For some reason, the voice of the cosmic ghost, which had already weakened a lot, became a little clearer.

Occasionally, you can even hear... singing? Are these cosmic ghosts singing?

"Rods!" After Ross was slightly confused and had the IV drip removed from his left hand, Malu, who had just gone to get a towel, walked into the room and saw Ross, who was sweating profusely.

"Yes, I'm here." Ross looked at Malu and breathed a sigh of relief. "How's the Archangel?"

"There were damages in many places, several more casualties, and two crew members died." Thinking of this, Malu's eyes couldn't help but dim.

Even though they knew that casualties were normal in such a fierce battle, the Archangel was not fully loaded when it set sail. With one less crew member, the Archangel's combat effectiveness would decrease slightly.

At the beginning, they said "we must bring everyone back alive", but in the end there were casualties. This was something that Mariu found difficult to accept.

"I'm sorry... I couldn't do better..." Hearing Maru's words, Ross couldn't help but clench his fist. Blood oozed from the needle hole on his left hand, where he had just removed it. "If I were stronger..."

"It's okay, Ross." Seeing Ross's bleeding left hand, Malu quickly pulled out a cotton pad from the nearby medicine box and pressed it against the bleeding needle hole. "Everyone's prepared. We knew this day would come."

"Let's go back to the bridge."

……

At this time on Earth, apart from the Earth Federation being somewhat furious because Kaguya was blown up, the atmosphere in ZAFT seemed a lot more relaxed, at least on Cruze's side.

At this time, in a lounge inside ZAFT's submarine mothership, Cruze was talking with Isaac and Nicol.

"Captain Cruze, what does 'suspend the offensive until the weapons are built' mean?" Isaac frowned as he looked at the order on the tablet.

"That's right. It seems the mainland wants to build some high-powered weapons. They want them to have the same deterrent power as nuclear weapons." Cruze waved his hand, seemingly uninterested in the order. "Anyway, they're probably planning on building some kind of decisive battle weapon."

"In fact, it is more likely to buy time for the new machine to be offline." Nicol spoke at this time. His father is an important figure in the MS research and development department, so Nicol naturally knew this information.

"After acquiring the G series, the local market has also been developing the corresponding 'GUNDAM'."

"GUNDAM?" Isaac felt familiar with the word Nicol said, but he couldn't remember it for a moment.

"The name of the G series when it is turned on, choose the first letter as the code name." Nicol said, putting down the tablet in his hand.

After Nicol's explanation, Isaac remembered that there were indeed similar words on the startup interface of the G series machine.

"Anyway, that's the reason." Cruze interrupted Nicol and Isaac's discussion about the plan for PLANT's homeland.

"We have clone troopers, and the enemy also has mobile suits equipped with intelligent combat systems. Now both sides are at a stalemate. We want to gather our strength and defeat the other side in one fell swoop."

Isaac still remained skeptical about what Cruze described.

"Can we defeat the Earth Army with just these?"

"We have to try. If the stalemate continues, no one can afford it."

Cruze waved his hand and said, "Besides, you haven't been back to your homeland for a long time. Take this opportunity to go back to your homeland and see your family."

After saying that, Cruze sat on the sofa in the lounge and raised his head.

The gaze under the mask seemed to penetrate the armor of the submarine, through the sky, to the "asteroid" being built, imagining the special weapons built on it.

At the same time, inside an asteroid near PLANT, ZAFT's engineering forces had already completed the rough internal excavation and the construction of the supporting structure, and now equipment was being transported into the asteroid in full swing.

Durandal, still wearing his Senator Fu uniform, was inspecting the asteroid.

As a key project of PLANT, the construction of "Genesis" cannot be too cautious.

"Speed up the progress. Even though we are currently at a stalemate with the natural people, only when the 'Genesis' is completed can we have the power to turn the tide of the war."

After hearing Durandal's words, the engineering team moved even faster.

"Senator Durandal, don't you still have research work on new MS? Please go back as soon as possible." An officer from the engineering corps saluted Durandal.

The officer's words reminded Durandal of his own MS research project.

Four machines are about to be offline, so it's time to start planning.

Durandal thought so.

----split line----

PS: First update today, there will be another update later

Calvin is killing me.

Volume 76: Chapter Earth Army: Damn, you're the only one with a face-up card? I'm going to Xyz Summon Grips!

Along the way, the Archangel, as well as the Kusanagi and Murakumo, avoided several ZAFT patrol fleets and arrived safely at Industrial VII in Orb.

I have to say that Industrial Seven's camouflage ability is actually better than what is shown in the photos and videos.

Before approaching the area of Industrial Park 7, the asteroid belt surrounded by Industrial Park 1 to Industrial Park 6 is really no different from an ordinary asteroid mining site.

The dock is mainly used to park warships. Even if three warships are fully docked in it, it will not appear crowded and can even accommodate three more warships.

Unfortunately, Orb has run out of time to build more Izumo-class battleships.

"What? ZAFT blew up Victoria's mass accelerator?" Mariu heard the news from Redonil just after the Archangel completed its docking.

"That's right. Both ZAFT and the Earth forces have reduced large-scale combat, now focusing on small-scale clashes. A standoff is underway." Redonnier's expression was grave over the comms. "And after the Earth forces failed to seize Orb's mass accelerator, they built a new one in Kaohsiung while attempting to recapture Victoria's. Ultimately, Victoria's mass accelerator was destroyed."

"We don't know any more specific details. After evacuating Earth, it was very difficult for us to contact our informant."

"I understand." Malu sighed, feeling that the situation was becoming increasingly strange.

"Also, we have two pieces of intelligence we haven't yet verified, just two names." Redonil finally sent a document to Malu. "ZAFT's intelligence is the 'Genesis Project'..."

"And the Earth Army's intelligence is called 'Project Grips'."

……

At this moment on Earth, in the conference room of the Atlantic Federation's new headquarters.

"Senator Murtagh, while the Blue Cosmos' automated combat components performed mediocrely during the Orb raid, they performed exceptionally well during the operation to recapture the Victoria Accelerator."

"However, the performance of the Enhanced Human project seems to require some time for iteration. Please speed up."

In the slightly dim conference room, the officers of the Atlantic Federation were looking at the report information on the screen with slightly gloomy expressions.

At this time, Murtagh's expression was also very unhappy. In the battle to capture Orb, there were three enhanced humans and three new Gs. The remaining G was damaged and is now being repaired in the repair shop.

Not to mention the remaining enhanced human, who is now suffering from PTSD and relying on alcohol to maintain his mental state.

"Regarding Project Grips, since the neutron jammers can't be disabled, we'll use laser weapons," said the officer in the center seat, his expression firm. "What's the status of the mass accelerator in Kaohsiung?"

"The construction process is going smoothly, but it requires a batch of daggers and archangels for defense." An officer said, pointing to the place on the map where the mass accelerator was being built.

"Well... the Archangel class will go there to defend first, but if we want to transport the daggers in large quantities, our newly developed Garuda class transport aircraft will take some time."

Due to the Heliopos incident, the Earth Army now separates the manufacture of battleships and MS in different places. In order to transport MS quickly, the concept of the Garuda-class large transport aircraft was proposed.

The Garuda-class, which uses the same laser nuclear fusion reactor as the Archangel-class, can at least safely transport a large number of MS in the airspace controlled by the Earth Army.

"Anyway, next topic." The officer in the center seat pressed the remote control beside him.

A scene describing the Gundam appears on the screen, including a picture of its later form when the NTD is activated.

"About... this machine codenamed 'White Devil'..."

……

"...What are your thoughts on this machine codenamed 'Phoenix'?"

In a conference room in PLANT, Cruze was calmly introducing his observations.

"Isn't this color-changing armor really a new type of PS armor?" A ZAFT technical officer frowned, not quite understanding why Cruze mentioned this machine.

“Normally, it’s off-white, but when it gets into the red, the performance improves dramatically.”

"And the yellow status... is likely to affect the pilot's mental state." Cruze pressed a button on the remote, and a blurry, clearly magnified image appeared on the screen. It depicted a Gundam glowing yellow, wielding the Black Knight's heavy sword and slaughtering the Black Knight with ease. "After all, from what I know about that pilot, he prefers efficient, one-hit kills."

"Pilot? Isn't this the first time that there is video footage of this machine? How do you know who its pilot is?" The officer on the side was a little confused and asked.

"Good question." Cruze pressed the remote control twice, and a screenshot of the battle between Jegan D-Type and Zesta appeared on the side.

"See? This 'Phoenix' and the two 'Cubs'... no, they should be called 'Phantom Beasts' now." Cruze smiled, trying to pique the interest of the officers. "What do they have in common?"

“…red flames.”

"So I think the pilots of these machines are the same." Cruze waved his hand. "Besides, who makes him so fond of using forged rockets?"

"Let's get back to the topic. The last one, the green state." Cruze took out the last picture.

"It's a beautiful aurora, isn't it? But this 'Phoenix' left behind the aurora while pushing 'Long Legs', whose engine was damaged, into space."

Cruze's words made everyone stunned.

Without a mass accelerator, the positron interference channel disappeared, and one of the high-power engines was damaged, no one could imagine how the battleship would escape the Earth's gravity.

And this 'Phoenix' just pushed its 'long legs' out like that?!

After the brief meeting, Cruze walked out the door and saw an acquaintance.

"Hey, our Councillor Durandal, why are you here?" Cruze smiled and walked towards the figure. "Shouldn't we be following up on the 'Genesis Project'?"

"The new GUNDAM is off the assembly line, and I also need to follow up on the development of clone soldiers and new battleships." Durandal looked at Cruze with a calm expression. "It's a good thing you're back. I'll just take a look at the briefing."

"How about it, Phoenix? Are you interested in that machine?" Cruze skillfully coaxed his friend. "It's a brand new, unknown technology."

Durandal only took one look at Cruze and knew what his good friend was going to do.

"I chose to give the opportunity to someone else. My project schedule is very full and there is no room for new projects."

That's what they said, but Durandal and Cruze both knew how to do it.

……

While the Earth Federation and ZAFT were planning to describe Gundam, Mr. Ross, the center of the storm, was worrying in a reception room at Industrial 7.

Just after settling down in Industrial No. 7, Rhodes received a call from Kaz and came to this conference room.

I thought there was something to bring to Saiyi on the Archangel, but why is there someone else?

"Hey, Kaz, you..." Ross felt a little scalp tingling as he looked at the young man in front of him who had cleaned himself up a bit but was still wearing the same white clothes. "Don't leak my information so casually!"

You know, the young man in front of you is holding a bank card in both hands, with an attitude of "If you don't agree, I will commit seppuku on the spot."

Kaz, who was standing by, could only smile helplessly and scratch his head in embarrassment.

"I can't help it... I was just soft-hearted for a moment, and besides, you've been complaining about being short of money lately..."

Before Kaz could finish his words, Rhodes's iron fist hit Kaz's head.

"I have my own way of solving problems when I'm short of money. I don't need to steal the savings of ordinary people!" Ross felt his blood pressure explode. If he took on ordinary people's commissions himself, he might even lose money on the materials. The last time he took George's commission, he blew up a Jesta, and the profit was less than picking up trash in space.

"Please, please save my sister!" Seeing that Ross seemed to be about to refuse, Zhen, who had already prepared himself, bowed skillfully and handed Ross a bank card with both hands. "This is all my family's savings!"

"I remember that Orb's medical level is also good, but when it comes to saving people, isn't it a bit problematic for you to ask a mechanic like me to do it?" Ross scratched his head, as if he didn't understand why Zhen had to find him.

"...his sister was affected by the Earth Army's MS attack." Seeing that Ross's attitude seemed to soften a little, Kaz began to explain, "Both legs and right hand were amputated, and the left hand was severely damaged, with extensive disfigurement..."

"...Then how did he know I had prosthetics?" Ross looked at Kaz. "Aub's prosthetics are pretty good too. At least his sister can use them in her daily life."

"Uh... I used Miss Christina's case to encourage them." At this point, Kaz felt a little embarrassed.

The scene fell into silence. Zhen, who had been maintaining a 90-degree bow, felt his waist a little sore, but he was stubborn and still held on, refusing to stand up.

At least he would keep this posture until Ross took the bank card from his hand.

"Tsk... I'm really impressed by all these guys." Rhodes sighed, glanced at the young man who kept bowing and was beginning to stagger, and reached out to pick up the bank card in the young man's hand.

"Hey, boy, stand up. What's your name?"

"Shin, Shin Asuka." Shin felt the pain in his waist and stood up.

"Okay... Really, you can call me Ross. Call me in two days and I'll check on your sister." Ross casually slipped the bank card into his pocket. "My prosthetic limbs are all implantable. If I don't check on your sister, if there's a rejection reaction, it'll be all over."