The Federation Secretary-General gives a speech at the base of the Africa Tower four months after the "Break Pillar" incident. He announces that due to the assistance of Federation member nations, the elevator is generating solar power again, and reconstruction of the pillar is progressing smoothly. However, to combat the thread of terrorism, the regular Federation army is being placed under the command of A-LAWS. Goodman and Homer sit behind him during the press conference, and Homer is informed that Celestial Being has appeared in space. Goodman asks what the target is and is told it's Memento Mori. Lockon and Tieria attack several A-LAWS suits. Allelujah comments that their defense is tight, so Soma breaks off on her own in the GN Archer to fight. Saji completes the adjustments on the 0