Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans

Episode 40: Lit by a Blazing Sun

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With modifications from yours truly.

With the Turbines targeted by Gjallarhorn, McMurdo has Mikazuki inform Orga that Teiwaz will not intervene in the situation. Naze announces to McMurdo that the Turbines will disband, provided that McMurdo will take in the female members.

Orga feels some relief when Shino and Akihiro propose to rescue the Turbines as the Arianrhod fleet close in on their relay station.

On the Hammerhead, Naze attempts to surrender with a cease-fire signal, but Iok is out for blood! Naze and Amida provide cover for their comrades to evacuate. Unfortunately, Iok orders his Dainsleif squadron to open fire at the transport ships. Amida rushes to protect the transports, but is cornered by Julieta and her Reginlaze Julia.

Akihiro, Shino, and Ride arrive at the scene to assist in the evacuation while Naze sends the Hammerhead on a kamikaze run toward the fleet. The Dainsleif squadron shoot down Amida's Hyakuren and critically damage the Hammerhead, but not before it collides with two of the fleet's ships. Sadly, both Naze and Amida are mortally wounded.

The impact of Naze and Amida's deaths is felt all the way to Kudelia's office and Tekkadan's headquarters.

NOTE: This episode was absolutely gut wrenching. Have your tissues standing by. Mark my words, your anger towards the cowardly Iok will intensify!!!