ON SCREEN
AC 195 X'mas Eve
NARRATOR
The year After Colony 195. A group of Colony citizens hostile toward the Alliance sent young men to Earth on five Gundams. The project name was Operation Meteor. At the end of an involved battle the sole revolutionary leader, Treize Khushrenada took on the task of closing the curtain on an era and died in battle. That gave way to the birth of the Earth Sphere Unified Nation. After Colony 196. No military weapons remain in the Earth Sphere. However, as long as mankind exists there will always be battles.
ON SCREEN
Gundam Wing
Endless Waltz - Special Edition
SALLY
This is Water. I've confirmed our target. I've locked on. Neo-titanium? How did this get here?
DUO
As long as peace continues, there's no need for Gundams.
QUATRE
It's tough parting with them.
DUO
No, it's okay. Let's hurry and send them into the sun with this disposal block.
QUATRE
Right. Good-bye, my Sandrock.
DUO
See ya later, old pal. Wu Fei didn't bring his after all.
QUATRE
No, he didn't. Heero and Trowa sent their Gundams to me right away.
DUO
I wonder how everyone's doing.
ON SCREEN
AC196 X'mas Eve
NARRATOR
At the natural resources satellite MO-2 a ceremony was being held to mark the first anniversary of the war's end.
UNE
One year ago people didn't have the peace of mind to enjoy Christmas. Things have sure changed.
PRESIDENT
We are here to remember the many lives lost as a result of a foolish war. However, those lives were not lost in vain. That's because the many departed souls left us with valuable lessons and tools for reflection. So finally, we've been able to attain peace. Those many precious lives have become the foundation...
NOIN
The president doesn't get it. It's harder to maintain peace than it is to attain it.
UNE
He understands that. Otherwise, the government wouldn't financially back us "Preventers". He's pretty smart for a person elected democratically.
NOIN
(Chuckle-sighs)
SALLY
Sure you can miss the rest of the ceremony?
NOIN
Preventers only put out fires. These ceremonies don't suit us. So?
SALLY
There's a possibility that the Neo-titanium is from the thirteenth constellation.
NOIN
You mean it's a new mobile suit model?
SALLY
I'm using various sources to determine where it's from. We've gotta put out this fire while it's still small.
NOIN
This isn't going to be quite as simple as our last few missions.
SALLY
I agree.
DIPLOMAT
As you're aware it's been only seven years since Colony L3-X18999 was completed. We've invited people from Earth to come live here but our unstable economy is preventing the population from growing.
RELENA
The problem is whether the citizens understand that they're members of the Earth Sphere Unified Nation. One can't expect a stable lifestyle if one's own colony alone is prospering.
DIPLOMAT 2
But we've been told that many citizens here hope for a strong leader to rise up and guide them. Someone like yourself, Vice Foreign Minister Darlian.
RELENA
That's a shame. Finally, true peace and freedom has been attained and yet...
DIPLOMAT
Be gentle with her.
M SOLDIER
Understood, sir.
DIPLOMAT
Our scheme is complete now.
M SOLDIER
That's right. Those lacking leadership should make way for those possessing it.
PRESIDENT
It is our sincere wish that peace will last forever.
MARIEMAIA
(Giggles)
DEKIM
Nothing wrong with wishing for peace. The real question is whether mankind is ready for it.
MARIEMAIA
We'll just have to teach them how to deal with it. Right, Dekim?
DEKIM
Correct, Miss Mariemaia.
MARIEMAIA
My father entrusted me with these Christmas presents. I must deliver them to the people. (Giggles)
CATHERINE
I can't believe how small the crowd is today.
TROWA
It looks like this colony has other forms of entertainment.
CATHERINE
Other forms of entertainment? What do you mean?
TROWA
I'm gonna check it out.
CATHERINE
Trowa? Trowa...
TROWA
The Barton Foundation? I guess he hasn't given up yet. Or maybe it's Leia's daughter. I think her name was Mariemaia.