Chairman Dullindal tells the Athrun the details of the Earth Forces' latest attack on the PLANT. Giving up his Alex Dino alias, Athrun admits his true identity and begs Dullindal not to let this conflict escalate into another war. As the citizens of the PLANT call for revenge, the impostor Lacus Clyne appears on their screens to calm their anger.

Dullindal admits that he has created a false Lacus to influence the PLANT citizens, and tells Athrun that he wishes to make use of his strengths as well. After offering Athrun the use of a powerful new Gundam, Dullindal leaves him to consider his options. Meer Campbell, the Lacus impersonator, meets Athrun again and invites him to dinner.