The real Lacus Clyne has reappeared on the world stage, and the impostor has been exposed. While Chairman Dullindal sends Meer Campbell into hiding, the ZAFT and their allies grapple with this new revelation. But when Shinn and Lunamaria ask Rey for his opinion, he calmly replies that Dullindal's policies are right, whether the real Lacus supports them or not.

Meanwhile, Lord Djibril has taken refuge at the Earth Alliance's Daedalus base on the far side of the moon. This is the site of the strategic cannon Requiem, whose devastating beam can be redirected a series of relay stations to strike targets anywhere on Earth or in space. Using this ultimate weapon, Djibril now strikes at the very heart of the PLANT Aprilius.