Season 2 Episode 16 – Prelude to Tragedy

The A-Laws attempt to retake the orbital elevator using assault automatons to kill both the rogue troops and civilian hostages alike, although the Innovators continue to manipulate the information released to the public in order to conceal the A-Laws' brutality. Meanwhile, Setsuna is locked into a fast-paced battle with Mr. Bushido and his Masurao until the timely arrival of the Ptolemaios 2 and the other Gundam Meisters. After analyzing the unusual redeployment of Federation troops around the elevator, Sumeragi and Kati are horrified to realize that the troops are anticipating the elevator's collapse and that the A-Laws plan on completely destroying the elevator. In space, a rebuilt Memento Mori prepares to fire upon the orbital elevator.