Although the Archangel has escaped the Minerva's attack, the Freedom has been destroyed, and the ship itself badly damaged. After retrieving Kira, the Archangel continues on to Orb, while Shinn returns to the Minerva and receives a hero's welcome.

Responding to Chairman Dullindal's speech, the people of Earth have risen up against Logos, forcing Lord Djibril and his comrades to flee to the Earth Forces stronghold known as Heaven's Base. The Minerva arrives at Gibraltar to join the ZAFT which are gathering for an attack on Heaven's Base, and Shinn and Athrun are summoned to a private meeting with Dullindal himself.