Episode Title:
Decisions.
Episode Description:
Nagate, Izana and Yuhata travel to an inn, where Kobayashi is shown as the innkeeper. After Yuhata shares written proof about Ochiai's forbidden research to Nagate and Izana, the three go to an old research facility to investigate. However, they are soon sedated by security guards after they take an elevator. After being awaken by Yure and Kobayashi, Nagate is shown a Gauna/human hybrid corpse, and explained how artificial Kabi can be manufactured to destroy the Gauna. Kobayashi then appoints Nagate as the test pilot for a new weapons system. Nagate returns to the inn with Izana and Yuhata, who awake with no recollection, while Nagate feigns ignorance. Nagate is then brought to Toha Heavy Industries, where both the new weapon, Super High Speed Ballistic Acceleration Device (SHS-BAD), a long-range projectile launcher, and a new Garde propulsion system are being developed. Gauna 541 is discovered moving to intercept a colonization ship carrying pacifists. Kobayashi approves Nagate for deployment with the untested prototypes, and he eventually eradicates Gauna 541 moments before it reaches the colonization ship using his second shot after stabilizing his Garde. He later saves a worried Izana, recently promoted to Garde pilot, from falling to her death.
