Gundam’s Hand-to-Hand Combat
Episode 20: A Fight to the Finish
In this pivotal episode of Mobile Suit Gundam, the White Base crew is given a brief respite, parked over a serene lake. However, tensions run high as Amuro predicts an imminent attack from Ramba Ral. Meanwhile, Ryu keeps a close eye on Amuro, who threatens to abandon the White Base if he’s not allowed to pilot the Gundam.
A Brewing Storm
As Ramba Ral receives a message from Dozle via M’Quve, he learns that three land-type Doms are being sent to aid him. But M’Quve has other plans, deciding to withhold the reinforcements to keep his mining operations under wraps from Gihren. Undeterred, Ral concocts a guerrilla tactic to take down the White Base, using a Gallop and a Zaku as distractions while his soldiers infiltrate the ship using Cui tanks.
Battle Lines Drawn
As the enemy approaches, the White Base crew springs into action. Sayla takes the Gundam into battle, fighting off the Zaku with Amuro’s guidance. Meanwhile, Mirai expertly maneuvers the White Base to evade the Gallop’s attacks. Ral and his men launch a daring jetpack assault, breaching the ship’s defenses. In the ensuing chaos, Clamp is killed, and Ral makes his way to the second bridge.
A Desperate Stand
Ryu arrives just in time to engage Ral in a fierce firefight, but both men are wounded in the exchange. As Ral barricades himself in the second bridge, Bright orders Amuro to destroy the bridge, putting an end to the threat. In the aftermath, Ramba Ral meets his demise, and Sayla’s true identity as Artesia Deikun is revealed for the first time.
Behind the Scenes
This episode was brought to life by the talented team of Yu Yamamoto (script), Ryoji Fujiwara (unit director), and Kazuo Tomizawa (animation director).
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