Ep 33. The Gathering Darkness

With the ZAFT's Mobile Armor, Big Zam, resurrected, the Archangel and its crew face a daunting challenge. Captain Murrue Ramius and her crew know that their only chance of survival is to retrieve the powerful anti-beam shield, the Gedlav, from the abandoned military base at the North Pole. The crew also believes that the base may hold vital information about the development of the Strike Gundam.

Meanwhile, ZAFT Commander Rau Le Creuset ruthlessly pursues his plan to hold Orb Island as a hostage to force the Earth Alliance to give in to his demands. In doing so, he threatens the lives of the island's inhabitants, including Kira Yamato's friend, Lacus Clyne.

As tensions rise and the stakes get higher, Kira and his friends must navigate treacherous political alliances and fight against ZAFT's powerful Mobile Suits to protect the people they love and prevent a disastrous war. The Gathering Darkness sets the stage for an explosive season finale that will test the limits of our heroes' strength and resolve. Will they rise up to the challenge or be crushed under the weight of their enemies' might?