With the Daedalus base captured, Lord Djibril eliminated, and the Requiem relay stations safely under ZAFT control, Chairman Dullindal's victory now appears complete. As the world awaits Dullindal's next move, the Archangel heads for the free lunar city of Copernicus to monitor the situation.

Once the Archangel reaches its destination, Kira, Athrun, Lacus, and Meyrin pay a visit to Copernicus and receive an urgent message from Meer Campbell. Although the message is clearly a trap, Lacus insists on meeting her impersonator in person, and the four friends make their way toward a fateful rendezvous.