2x1 - Angry Eyes

October 9, 2004

It's now C.E. 73 and three of ZAFT's newest mobile suits are stolen. During the highjacking, Cagalli, now Orb's head of state, and Athrun, now her bodyguard, are meeting with ZAFT's new head honcho.

2x2 - Those Who Call for War

October 16, 2004

Shinn continues to battle the three stolen suits. In the midst of battle, the three machines work to escape from Armory-1 and rendevous with their ship, Earth's "Girtty Lue", which is under the command of the mysterious Neo Roanoake.

2x3 - Warning Shots

October 23, 2004

After the Minerva launches from Armory-1, the battle against the Girty Lue ends, for the time being. However, Girty Lue launches another attack preventing the crew from having much time to regroup.

2x4 - Stardust Battlefield

November 6, 2004

During the battle with the Girty Lue, Athrun helps the Minerva out of a bind with his strategizing.

2x5 - Scars That Won't Heal

November 13, 2004

As Junius-7 plummets towards the Earth, the Minerva team-up with the Joule team to try and destroy it.

2x6 - The End of the World

November 20, 2004

The battle on Junius-7 instifies, as the Gaia, Chaos & Abyss make the Joule team's attempt at the destroying the falling colony much more difficult.

2x7 - Land of Confusion

November 27, 2004

As a last ditch effort, the Mireva uses is Tanhäuser to break up the remaining chunk of Junius-7. Unfortunatey, several of the pieces fall to Earth destroying several of Earth's cities. The battle-damaged Minerva makes its way to Orb to re-supply and to drop Cagalli off.

2x8 - Junction

December 4, 2004

The Minerva arrives at Orb. While the crew enjoys some downtime. Cagalli learns some unsettling information about the future of Orb. While Athrun decides to return to PLANT once more and meet with Dullindal.

2x9 - Bared Fangs

December 11, 2004

Eager for retaliation, the Atlantic Federation declares war on ZAFT (who they blame for the Junius-7 drop). In defense of the oncoming nuclear onslaught, ZAFT unleashes its newest weapon, the Neutron Stampeder, against the Atlantic Federation forces.

2x10 - A Father's Spell

December 18, 2004

As Athrun meets with Dullindal, the Dullindal-endorsed psedo-Lacus, Meer Campbell, rallies the citizens of the PLANT's look away from war and look towards peace. Later, Dullindal offers Athrun a chance to pilot one of ZAFT's newest mobile suits, the ZGMF-X23S Saviour.

2x11 - The Chosen Path

December 25, 2004

Orb decides to ally itself with the Atlantic Federation, much to Cagalli's dismay. While about the PLANT's, Athrun recieves some help making his decision from some old comrades.

2x12 - Blood in the Water

December 25, 2004

After departing Orb, the Minerva is thrown into battle against an Atlantic Federation fleet. Due to their new alliance with the Federation, Orb quickly sets up a baracade of ships preventing the Minerva from retreat back to the safety of Orb territory.

2x13 - Resurrected Wings

January 8, 2005

As the Minerva's crew congratulates Shinn on his job well done, Kira is forced to take the Freedom out into battle once again to take out the assassins that are after Lacus.

2x14 - Flight to Tomorrow

January 15, 2005

Kira, Lacus, and the remaining Archangel crew embark on their old vessel and depart, but not before Kira rescues Cagalli from her wedding to Yuna.

2x15 - Return to the Battlefield

January 22, 2005

Athrun, now a member of the super elite ZAFT task force FAITH, returns to the Minerva. Once aboard, he delivers the Minerva's new mission to Talia.

2x16 - Struggle in the Indian Ocean

February 5, 2005

The Minerva engages Neo and the 3 stolen Mobile Suits in a battle over the Indian Ocean.

2x17 - The Soldier's Life

February 12, 2005

The Minerva lands at ZAFT's Muhamal base and gets details on their next assignment. Later, Athrun has a "heart-to-heart" conversation with Shinn.

2x18 - Attack the Lohengrin!

February 19, 2005

The Minerva must destroy a fixed positron cannon emplacement to break through to Gibraltar. Though hesitant at first after meeting Shinn, they are helped by a young resistance fighter named Coniel, who provides data of a secret tunnel that will lead near the positron cannon. The Minerva and the other ZAFT forces draw out the Earth Alliance mobile suits and mobile armor while Shinn heads through the tunnel and destroys the cannon.

2x19 - The Hidden Truth

February 26, 2005

Shinn narrates flashbacks covering the events that have transpired in Gundam SEED and SEED Destiny. He also sheds some light on how he got to the PLANT's after his tragic loss in Orb.

2x20 - Past

March 5, 2005

After a misunderstanding between Athrun, Lunamaria and Meer, Shinn takes advantage of his shore leave by exploring the countryside. On his travels he stumbles across Stellar dancing on a cliff, she then accidentally falls into the sea. Shinn dives in after her. While waiting to be rescued, Shinn and Stellar share some bonding time.

2x21 - Wandering Eyes

March 12, 2005

An EA fleet led by Orb forces heads towards to Black Sea to deal a critical blow to ZAFT. However, a third party is waiting in the wings to stop the battle.

2x22 - Sword of the Blue Skies

March 19, 2005

Cagalli's attempts to stop the Orb fleet fails and a battle between the Minerva, Orb/EA fleet and the Archangel breaks out.

2x23 - The Shadows of War

March 26, 2005

With Milliaria's help, Athrun is able to meet up with Kira and Cagalli to discuss recent events.

2x24 - Differing Views

April 2, 2005

With Milliaria's help, Athrun is able to meet up with Kira and Cagalli to discuss recent events.

2x25 - The Place of Sin

April 9, 2005

Shinn rushes an injured Stella aboard the Minerva. Once aboard, he learns startling information about Stella. Elsewhere, Lacus decides to go to PLANT and scope the situation out.

2x26 - The Promise

April 16, 2005

In Space, Lacus & Andy reunite with the Eternal and its crew. Lunamaria reports her findings from Athrun's rende-vous with Kira to Talia as Stella's condition worsens. Elsewhere, Miriallia rejoins the Archangel and decodes a message that informs the group of an upcoming battle between Minerva and Orb/Phantom Pain.

2x27 - Unfulfilled Feelings

April 23, 2005

All hell breaks loose in a three-way battle between the Minerva, Orb/Earth fleets and the Archangel.

2x28 - Survivors and Sacrifices

April 30, 2005

As Dullindal plays a lonely game of chess, he reflects upon the past and the philosophy of his dear friend, Rau Le Crueset.

2x29 - Fates

May 7, 2005

In order to save Stella's life, Shinn brings her back to Neo.

2x30 - A Fleeting Dream

May 14, 2005

Shinn and Rey both receive pardons for freeing Stella, a Prisoner of War, much to Talia and Athrun's surprise. Meanwhile, a revitalized Stella pilots the EA's new heavy assault MS, the GFAS-X1 Destroy, and wipes out several villages on the Russian front.

2x31 - The Endless Night

May 21, 2005

The Minerva and Archangel work to stop the Destroy and its destructive rampage through Europe. Shinn is shocked to learn that Stella is the unit's pilot.

2x32 - Stella

May 28, 2005

Shinn, swearing vengeance on the Freedom, studies up on it with hopes of defeating the MS that killed Stella. Meanwhile, the Earth Sphere is thrown into chaos as Durandal announces to the world that Logos is behind the war and this never-ending hatred.

2x33 - The World Revealed

June 4, 2005

As the Archangel makes its way towards Orb, it is attacked by the Minerva. Having studied up on the Freedom, Shinn prepares to destroy it.

2x35 - Eve of Chaos

June 18, 2005

After his less-than-warm reception to Dullindal, the Destiny and the Legend, Dullindal decides that Athrun will only hinder his goals. With Special Ops soldiers after his life, Athrun decides to, once again, leave ZAFT.

2x36 - Athrun on the Run

June 25, 2005

Shinn is reluctant to shoot down Athrun's Gouf. However, Rey manages to relieve him of his doubts and convinces him to shoot down Athrun and Meyrin!

2x37 - Thunder in the Dark

July 2, 2005

ZAFT leads an offensive on the EAF's Heaven's Base in hopes of defeating Logos.

2x38 - A New Flag

July 9, 2005

After a trip to the Mendel Colony, Lacus and the Eternal's location is discovered by ZAFT. Just when it looks bleak for the Eternal, Kira comes to the rescue...

2x39 - Kira of the Skies

July 16, 2005

After Zaft's ultimatum requesting Djibril, Yuuna gives the obvious lie of Djibril not being in Orb in a public announcement. Following the announcement, Zaft begins its invasion of Orb. Cagalli is given her father's will: the mobile suit Orb-01 Akatsuki, arrests Yuuna and reforms Orb's defense against Zaft. Later, the Minerva arrives and Destiny launches to confront the Akatsuki...

2x40 - Legacy of Gold

July 23, 2005

Athrun and Kira share their thoughts of what has happened during the war.

2x41 - Refrain

July 30, 2005

Athrun and Kira recall the past events from their perspective and explain why they follow the paths they have chosen.

2x42 - Freedom and Justice

August 6, 2005

As the attack on Orb continues, Cagalli faces off against Shinn. She is saved by the timely arrival of Kira who descended from space with Lacus. Shinn is forced to retreat to resupply. While Kira continues to destroy ZAFT forces, Lacus shows Athrun the ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice and gives him the decision to choose whether he wishes to stay away from the battle or become a soldier again and fight for what he believes in.

2x43 - A Call for Counterattack

August 13, 2005

Athrun intervenes in the battle between Kira, Shinn, and Rey, which shocks Shinn who believed that he had killed Athrun previously. Yuna is crushed by a GOUF Ignited when he tried to escape while Djibril successfully escapes to the Moon aboard an orbital shuttle. With the ZAFT flagship destroyed, Captain Gladys takes command and orders a temporary retreat. After the battle, Cagalli broadcasts a global announcement about the war with Logos but she is interrupted by Meer, who is in turn interrupted by the real Lacus.

2x44 - Lacus Times Two

August 20, 2005

The real Lacus on television states that there is someone who has the same face, voice and name as herself in the PLANTs. She also states that people should find out more about Chairman Durandal's actions before believing in his lies. Djibril arrives at the Daedalus Lunar Base, where he fires the Orbital All-Aspect Tactical Cannon, Requiem, at the PLANT capital, Aprilius. The attack on Aprilius fails, but Januarius One through Four is hit, and they collide into December Seven and Eight causing them to collapse also. The Minerva returns to space.

2x45 - Prelude to Revolution

August 27, 2005

After the attack on the PLANTs by the Requiem, the Orb forces begin their preparations to leave Earth. ZAFT begins their assault on Requiem and the Minerva is sent to the front lines. Lunamaria is given the task of destroying Requiem's controls while the Destiny, the Legend, and Minerva divert the enemy's attention away from her. The Destiny and the Impulse destroy Requiem's controls. Djibril attempts an escape on the Girty Lue, but Rey discovers him and destroys the Girty Lue. Cagalli parts with the crew of the Archangel and watches the ship leave for the Moon.

2x46 - The Song of Truth

September 3, 2005

While gathering intelligence under the guise of a shopping trip at Copernicus City, Lacus receives a message from Meer, who is afraid of being killed. Though Athrun and Meyrin insists it is a trap, Lacus decides to meet Meer anyway. The would-be assassins are killed, but Meer is mortally wounded.

2x47 - Meer

September 10, 2005

A funeral is held for Meer on the Archangel. Athrun, Kira, Lacus, and Meyrin read Meer's diary and learn why she had aided Durandal.

2x48 - To a New World

September 17, 2005

Chairman Durandal calls for the implementation of the "Destiny Plan", which is supposed to decide the fate of each individual on a genetic level. Only the Orb Union, the Kingdom of Scandinavia, and the Atlantic Federation reject this plan. ZAFT repairs Requiem and fires it at the Earth Alliance lunar base of Arzachel, killing the President of the Atlantic Federation. Terminal forces head towards Relay Station 1 of Requiem.

2x49 - Rey

September 24, 2005

Shinn and Rey are transferred to Messiah. Shinn is confronted by Durandal and Rey. Shinn finally decides to follow the course of action pointed out by Durandal and Rey. The Minerva arrives at Station 1 and begins their assault on the Archangel and Eternal. Lunamaria sorties in the Impulse and when she goes to take out the Eternal Meyrin calls out to her to stop her. 'Lunamaria is shocked that Meyrin is still alive and that she is on board the Eternal. Meanwhile Athrun is reunited with Dearka and an angry Yzak who decide to help him destroy Station 1. In the aftermath, Kira and Athrun destroys Relay Station 1, and Terminal forces go to attack Requiem itself.

2x50 - The Final Power

October 1, 2005

Kira in the Strike Freedom is confronted by Rey in the Legend. Meanwhile, Athrun in the Infinite Justice battles Lunamaria in the Impulse and Shinn in the Destiny. Requiem is destroyed in a joint effort of the Infinite Justice and Mu in the Akatsuki. The combined efforts of the Archangel and the Infinite Justice, damage the Minerva, causing it to crash onto the Moon. Durandal and Kira confront each other in the collapsing Messiah. Durandal is shot by Rey, and Captain Gladys orders Kira to leave as she, Rey and Durandal are killed when the Messiah falls to the Moon surface. The Second Bloody Valentine War ends.

2x51 - FINAL PLUS: The Chosen Future

December 25, 2005