History Recap / MobileSuitGundamTheWitchFromMercuryEpisode2CursedMobileSuit

!!Summary

After being arrested, Aerial is searched for signs of GUND systems, while Suletta is interrogated for connections to Vanadis. The interrogator on duty presses the redhead with stern questioning, mentioning that the Gundam's production should have ceased a long time ago. Meanwhile, the Benerit Group holds a meeting to observe the interrogation, discussing the girl, her mobile suit, and the company which supposedly built it, the Shin Sei Development Corporation. Vim angrily demands the results of the duel be rendered void, while Sarius Zenelli, CEO of Grassley Defense Systems, cites how that would simply be for Vim's own benefit. Interrupting the meeting, Delling orders Shin Sei's representative to be summoned for an inquiry.

Back at Asticassia, the students gossip about the duel while Shaddiq Zenelli of the Dueling Committee meets with fellow member Elan Ceres before departing, having been summoned to the upcoming inquiry. Miorine returns to her greenhouse to fix the damage Guel wrought upon it when three of the same students who had harassed her with Guel approach, having been sent to help with the repairs on Guel's behalf. Two of them taunt her over Suletta getting interrogated and potentially expelled. The news shocks Miorine, who leaves the trio to fix her greenhouse while she looks into Suletta's fate.

Meanwhile, Nika and two other students research and discuss the Shin Sei Development Corporation from Mercury over lunch. Nika is awed by the corporation's feat in building a mobile suit, while one of them, Martin Upmont, wonders if anything would have been different if Suletta's supporter was higher ranked in the Benerit Group, lamenting how "Earthians" like them are looked down on, while Chuatury "Chuchu" Palunch expresses her own disdain for "Spacians" just as two Spacian girls drive the three from their table.

The inquiry begins with Lady Prospera, who denies their accusations concerning Aerial, despite evidence presented by Shaddiq. Prospera instead claims they are more conventional if advanced drones unrelated to Gundams, citing her bionic arm and eye-mask as reasons for the advancements brought on by the harsh conditions of Mercury. Reaching an impasse, Delling simply proclaims Aerial as a Gundam regardless of evidence or defense, when the inquiry is interrupted by Miorine. Taking the mantra Suletta had taught her during the duel to heart, she challenges her father's ruling. While Delling seems prepared to brush her off, Vim manages to divide the gathered inquisition, claiming he wants to redeem his company after his son's loss. Later, Miorine rushes into Suletta's cell to inform her of the duel; one which, if she loses, will result in her expulsion from school and the destruction of Aerial.

Somewhere in space, a test run involving a mysterious red mobile suit takes place. The new machine proves to be fast and deadly, easily destroying two AI enemies with brutal efficiency.

* TheStinger: A new red machine, the Darilbalde, is tested somewhere in the depths of space where it easily picks off two AI enemy mobile suits with its fast speeds and deadly weaponry.

Meanwhile, Nika and two other students research and discuss the Shin Sei Development Corporation from Mercury. Nika is awed by the corporation's feat in building a mobile suit, while one of them, Martin Upmont, wonders if anything would have been different if Suletta's supporter was higher ranked in the Benerit Group before, lamenting how "Earthians" like them are looked down on, while Chuatury "Chuchu" Palunch expresses her own disdain for "Spacians" just as two Spacian girls drive them out of the three kids' table.

Back at Asticassia, the students gossip about the duel while Shaddiq Zenelli of the Dueling Committee meets with Elan Ceres before departing, having been summoned to the upcoming inquiry. Miorine returns to her greenhouse to fix the damage Guel wrought upon it when three of the same students who had harassed her with Guel approach, having been sent to help with the repairs on Guel's behalf. Two of them taunt her over Suletta getting interrogated and potentially expelled. The news shocks Miorine, who leaves the trio to fix her greenhouse while she looks into Suletta's fate.

Meanwhile, Nika and two other students research and discuss the Shin Sei Development Corporation from Mercury. Nika is awed by the corporation's feat in building a mobile suit, while one of them, Martin Upmont, wonders if anything would have been different if Suletta's supporter was higher ranked in the Benerit Group before, lamenting how "Earthians" like them are looked down on, while Chuatury "Chuchu" Palunch expresses her own disdain for "Spacians."

The students of Asticassia School of Technology are awed by the Gundam's capabilities while Miorine explains that she does not intend to marry Suletta and only intended to escape to Earth. All of a sudden, the arena turns a dark red and some mobile suits drop in to apprehend Suletta for possessing a Gundam. Miorine and Suletta try to object, but the soldiers overrule their claims.

Later that day, as the Gundam Aerial is stowed away, Suletta is brought in for interrogation. The interrogator on duty presses the redhead with stern questions, mentioning that the Gundam's production should have ceased a long time ago. Meanwhile, the Benerit group hold a meeting to observe the interrogation, discussing about the girl, her mobile suit, and the one who build it, that apparently being the Shin Sei Development Corporation, when Vim angrily demands the results of the duel be rendered void.

Back in school, the students ponder about the fluke while Miorine, Nika and the Duelling Committee's members are lost in thought, unable to stop thinking about Suletta. Miorine returns to her greenhouse to fix the damage Guel wrought upon it when three students approach her, two of whom taunt her over Suletta getting interrogated and potentially expelled. Miorine isn't having any of their bullying and forces the trio to fix her greenhouse. Meanwhile, Nika and two other students research and discuss about the Shin Sei Development Corporation from Mercury. Nika is awed by the corporation's feat in building a mobile suit, while one of them, Martin Upmont, wonders if anything would have changed if Suletta's supporter was different before lamenting with Chuatury "Chuchu" Palunch over Earthians being pushed around by Spacians.

In the meantime, Miorine tries to see Suletta, but is turned down under orders of Delling and is left more furious when she learns Delling's decision to personally arrange her marriage. While she vents her frustrations in a toilet cubicle, a plump lady approaches her over her last failed escape, offering the white-haired girl another chance to do so, to which, Miroine accepts. Vim berates Guel for losing the duel when he suddenly gets a visitor and a tearful Suletta is approached by Elan Ceres who offers her food.

Delling holds an inquiry with Vim's visitor, a lady named Lady Prospera, who denies their claims concerning the Gundam while Sarius's adopted son Shaddiq Zenelli notes that the Gundam's Permet influx value went "over the standards", something unique to Gundams. The lady suddenly reveals she has a bionic arm and mask owing to Mercury's supposedly harsh conditions to convince the group to continue working on the Aerial, but Delling refuses, stating that mobile suit is a Gundam and calling for it to be scrapped. Just then, Miorine barges in, having told her assistants to bring her to her father. Angered by her father dictating her life, she take Suletta's words to heart and challenges the inquisition to a duel, demanding that her father play by the rules as well. Vim quickly tells Delling that the Gundam could boost the group's sales while Lady Prospera promises to tell them all about the Gundam and its data. Later that day, Miorine hurries to Suletta to inform her about the duel, one which, if she loses, will cost her her place in the school and her Gundam.

Somewhere in space, a test run involving a mysterious red mobile suit is in place. The new machine proves to be fast and deadly, easily destroying two AI enemies quickly.

* AbsenceOfEvidence: Lady Prospera says the Aerial isn't a Gundam despite its abnormal Permet scores because Suletta didn't experience a data storm, which as everyone knows is the infamous side effect of piloting a Gundam. The committee recognizes that this doesn't mean it's ''not'' a Gundam, but Prospera shoots back that they can't prove it ''is'' one, either. Of course, the audience knows Suletta didn't experience a data storm because of her abnormally high tolerance (or perhaps outright immunity) for GUND-Arms technology.

** Likewise, Delling continues his [[SarcasmMode sterling record]] of excellent parenting. As soon as he doesn't like the result of the duel, he intends to force Miorine to quit school and find a groom for her himself. Miorine also reveals that ''he didn't let her attend her own mother's funeral.''

Delling holds an inquiry with Vim's visitor, a lady named Lady Prospera, who denies their claims concerning the Gundam while Sarius's adopted son Shaddiq Zenelli notes that the Gundam's Permet influx value went "over the standards", something unique to Gundams. The lady suddenly reveals she has a bionic arm and mask owing to Mercury's supposedly harsh conditions to convince the group to continue working on the Aerial, but Delling refuses, stating that mobile suit is a Gundam and calling for it to be scrapped. Just then, Miorine barges in, having told her assistants to bring her to her father. Angered by her father dictating her life, she take Suletta's words to heart and challenges the inquisition to a duel, demanding that her father play by the rules as well. Vim quickly tells Delling that the Gundam could boost the group's sales while Lady Prospera promises to tell them all about the Gundam and its data. Later that day, Miorine hurries to Suletta to inform her about the duel, one which, if she loses, will cost her her place in the school and the Aerial.

'''Directed by:''' Tatsuma Minamikawa

* MythologyGag: Elan giving Suletta food and gaining an interest in her bears very stark similarities to Crowley Hamon doing likewise [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam when she and Ramba Ral encountered Amuro in an eatery]]. The only difference is that Suletta didn't have any food when Elan approached her in her confinement while Amuro had finished his loaf of bread when Hamon orders some more food for him.

Back in school, the students ponder about the fluke while Miorine, Nika and the Duelling Committee's members are lost in thought, unable to stop thinking about Suletta. Miorine returns to her greenhouse to fix the damage Guel wrought upon it when three students approach her, two of whom taunt her over Suletta getting interrogated and potentially expelled. Miorine isn't having any of their bullying and forces the trio to fix her greenhouse. Meanwhile, Nika and two other students research and discuss about the Shin Sei Development Corporation from Mercury. Nika is awed by the corporation's feat in building a mobile suit, while one of them, Martin, wonders if anything would have changed if Suletta's supporter was different before lamenting with Chuatury "Chuchu" Palunch over Earthians being pushed around by Spacians.

** While the teacher Nika talks to lets her off with a warning for lending Suletta her student notebook, when Nika inquires when Suletta will return, he retorts [[FantasticRacism “An Earthian like you should stay out of this”]].

* ShipTease:
** For Suletta and Miorine, despite Miorine’s desire to escape her father and go to Earth, she gives up her best opportunity in order to confront her father and protect Suletta. She even demands that Suletta stays as her fiance as her winning condition.

* MythologyGag: Elan giving Suletta food and gaining an interest in her while the latter was confined bears very stark similarities to Crowley Hamon doing likewise [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam when she and Ramba Ral encountered Amuro in an eatery]]. The only difference is that Suletta didn't have any food when Elan approached her while Amuro had finished his loaf of bread when Hamon orders some more food for him.

* MythologyGag: Elan giving Suletta food and gaining an interest in her while the latter was confined bears very stark similarities to Crowley Hamon doing likewise [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam when she and Ramba Ral encountered Amuro in an eatery]].

* BorrowedCatchphrase: Miorine quietly says [[SurvivalMantra “If you move forward you gain two”]], which Suletta taught her in the first episode before she challenges her father to a duel.

* MeaningfulEcho: Miorine repeats Suletta’s mantra from the first episode before challenging her father to a duel.

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Back in school, the students ponder about the fluke while Miorine, Nika and the Duelling Committee's members are lost in thought, unable to stop thinking about Suletta. Miorine returns to her greenhouse to fix the damage Guel wrought upon it when three students approach her, two of whom taunt her over Suletta getting interrogated and potentially expelled. Miorine isn't having any of their bullying and forces the trio to fix her greenhouse. Meanwhile, Nika and two other students research and discuss about the Shin Sei Development Corporation from Mercury. Nika is awed by the corporation's feat in building a mobile suit, while one of them, Martin, wonders if anything would have changed if Suletta's supporter was different before lamenting with Chuatury "[=ChuChu=]" Palunch over Earthians being pushed around by Spacians.

'''Written by:''' Tatsuma Minamikawa\\
'''Directed by:''' Ichirō Ōkouchi

** Elan says he has no desire to fall in love immediately before going out of his way to bring food to the imprisoned and isolated Suletta.

* ShipTease:.

* ForgoneConclusion: No matter how the duel goes, [[SpoilerOpening the opening]] depicts Suletta happily attending school garbed in her Holder attire.

* AbsenceOfEvidence: Lady Prospera says the Aerial isn't a Gundam despite its abnormal Permet scores because Suletta didn't experience a data storm, which as everyone knows is the infamous side effect of piloting a Gundam. The committee recognizes that this doesn't mean it's ''not'' a Gundam, but Prospera shoots back that they can't prove it ''is'' one, either. Of course, the audience knows Suletta didn't experience a data storm because of her abnormally high tolerance for GUND-Arms technology.