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The Indelible Past (拭えぬ過去 Nuguenu Kako?) is the 34th episode of Mobile Suit Gundam 00.

Plot[]

As they flee the banquet in their Gundams, Setsuna apologizes to Tieria for slipping up; however, Tieria says he had found the source of the distortion and swears that they will use the Gundams to destroy it. Suddenly, they encountered Ali al-Saachez, who had survived being nearly killed by the original Lockon four years ago. Ali's Arche Gundam attacked Setsuna's 00 Gundam and Tieria's Seravee Gundam with its GN Fangs. While keeping the Fangs at bay with their Gundams' ranged weaponry, Setsuna noted that the Fangs are fast, while Tieria described them as being different from before. A pair of Fangs then hit the Seravee, causing it to fell down. Taking the opportunity, Ali's Arche closes in on Setsuna's 00 and strikes with its GN Buster Sword. Ali then reveals half of his body was burnt during the defeat five years ago and tells Setsuna to pay for his regeneration treatment with his life!

Setsuna tries to hit the Arche with several shots from the 00's GN Sword II, but Ali easily dodges the shots or deflect it with its sword. It then pushes the 00 back with a swing of its sword. The Arche was then attacked by Seravee, but Ali again dodges the shots and even destroys both of Seravee's GN Bazooka IIs. Despite this, Tieria had the Seravee grapples the Arche, determined to avenge Lockon's death. Ali replies that Lockon paid for going out battle with a blind right eye; in anger, Tieria rotates the right knee's GN Cannon up to face the Arche and then deploys the cannon's hidden arm for a GN Beam Saber attack. Although Ali is somewhat surprised by the attack, he manages to dodge it and counterattacks with the hidden GN Beam Saber in the Arche's foot, slicing off the Seravee's hidden arm.

Setsuna returns to the fray, and launches a pincer attack with Tieria. However, Ali easily blocks both attacks and launches his Fangs again. The Fangs hit both 00 and Seravee, forcing them away from the Arche. Just as Ali is about to launch another attack, Cherudim and Arios arrives to help the 00 and Seravee. Seeing the odds are against him, Ali flees the scene. Tieria is determined to go after him, but Allelujah stops him. It is then that Lyle learns about Ali.

Back at Ribbons' mansion, he chastises Regene for ruining the party; Regene counters that they could've brought Tieria over to their side if Ribbons had acted properly. Ribbons doesn't care and wants Celestial Being to continue opposing them; Hiling Care says that the more aggressive Celestial Being gets, the more the public supports the A-Laws. She then remarks that otherwise there would be nothing for a combat type like her to do. Regene then expresses concerns about the Twin Drive System, and wonders if Celestial Being developed it on their own, or is it something left to them by Aeolia Schenberg, like the Trans-Am System. However, Ribbons bushes the matter aside, confident that the GNZ-003 Gadessa would be able to handle it. He also agrees to get a mobile suit for Hiling.

Elsewhere, on a plane, Louise is reflecting on Billy Katagiri's words that Setsuna is a member of Celestial Being. Andrei, in the meantime, looks up the incident when her entire family died. He wonders if she is fighting for revenge.

In the Ptolemy 2's bridge, Sumeragi forecasts that the enemy will be surrounding them in a deadly assault within 12 hours. So, she decides to return to space and head for Lagrange 3, where they can repair the Gundams and pick up new support machines. She then orders Feldt and Mileina to begin atmospheric escape sequence. In one of the ship's briefing room, Lockon learns all about Ali. However, he isn't concerned with revenge like Neil was; Setsuna also reveals he was with KPSA, who was responsible for the death of Lyle's family. If he had tried to stop his comrades then, Neil wouldn't have become a Gundam Meister. Though angry, Lyle says it is not good to dwell in the past, but rather fight for the future. These words have an impact on Tieria.

On the A-Laws' carrier ship, Kati, Aber and Revive are discussing strategies to attack and destroy Ptolemy 2.

The next day, in an A-Laws' base, Mr. Bushido paid a visit to Billy and requested a new mobile suit tailored for his use. Billy agrees and says in exchange he wants Mr. Bushido to destroy the Celestial Being. Billy then notes it is about time the A-Laws team that Mr. Bushido is a part of to launch its operation. Mr. Bushido simply replies that he is not interested in fleet battle.

Back on Ptolemy 2, Setsuna asks Tieria what is the distortion he found. Just as he was about to answer, the A-Laws attacks. Using Trans-Am from Seravee, Arios and Cherudim, Ptolemy 2 accelerates into space and escapes A-Laws' underwater assault. Sumeragi also orders the deployment of the ship's GN Field at maximum output. In the air, the A-Laws mobile suits tried their best to intercept the speeding ship, but their attack were useless. Furthermore, the Ptolemy 2 fires a barrage of beams and missiles to force the mobile suits back. One of the missiles hit the head of Patrick's GN-XIII, causing it to fall out of the sky.

As the Ptolemy 2 escapes from A-Laws' aerial attack, it is hit by the Gadessa stationed in the stratosphere. Using its GN Mega Launcher, the Gadessa altered the Ptolemy 2's course by three degrees, pushing the ship into the path of an A-Laws' space cruiser in space. Once Trans Am is over, the Ptolemy 2 is hit by attacks from the mobile suits of the A-Laws' cruiser, captained by Lieutenant Colonel Lee Zhejiang. However, Sumeragi had anticipated the ambush and ordered an emergency launch of the 00 during the atmospheric escape. Lieutenant Colonel Lee is caught off guard and his ship was destroyed by the 00. This also forces the A-Laws mobile suit to retreat. Ptolemy 2 then receives a message from an A-Laws mobile suit via visual signal. The message is written by Kati and expresses respect for Leesa Kujo's tactics. Sumeragi has a series of flashbacks and realizes there is no escape from her past.

At Lagrange 3, Ian observes the 0 Raiser with Linda, and says it will help 00 become invincible.

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