Ep 16. Prelude to Tragedy

Setsuna and his comrades of Celestial Being continue their mission to ensure peace and stability across the world by eliminating any oppressive forces that threaten it. In “Prelude to Tragedy,” season 2 episode 16 of Mobile Suit Gundam 00, the group faces a new obstacle as they discover that the A-Laws, the organization responsible for maintaining peace, have been involved in unethical and inhumane actions, leading them to question the intentions of the A-Laws.

The episode takes place in the aftermath of the previous battle, where Allelujah and Tieria were able to escape thanks to Lockon's sacrifice. However, the victory feels somewhat hollow for the group as they are now facing the possibility that the organization they believed in - the A-Laws - may be responsible for these horrors.

With this new realization, the team decides to conduct an investigation into the A-Laws. They make contact with a mole who has information on the organization's activities. The mole is a member of the A-Laws, and they reveal that the organization is conducting secret experiments involving children. These experiments are unethical and inhumane, and the information shakes Setsuna and the others to their core.

Setsuna feels more strongly than ever before that he must prevent the creation of more A-Laws, and that his fight against them must continue. However, as they move to stop the A-Laws, they encounter new challenges. The A-Laws have new advanced mobile suits that are a match for any Gundam. The Gundams are taken out one-by-one, leaving the team at a loss.

Although at a disadvantage, Setsuna and the others continue fighting. They realize that if they don't act now, the A-Laws will continue their cruel experiments indefinitely. With renewed determination, they continue their mission, determined to stop the A-Laws and their evil deeds.

As the battle rages on, Setsuna is confronted by one of his old enemies, Alejandro Corner. Alejandro tells Setsuna that he is responsible for the tragedies happening in the world, and that his fight for peace is a fruitless endeavor. Setsuna is momentarily shaken by Alejandro's words, but he quickly brushes them off and continues fighting.

Just as the war seems to be turning in the favor of Setsuna and his team, a new enemy emerges in the form of the Innovades. These powerful beings possess technology that is unmatched by any human, and their arrival changes the entire trajectory of the conflict.

In the end, “Prelude to Tragedy” ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers on tenterhooks as they eagerly anticipate the next episode to see what happens next. The episode is a showcase of the series' stunning mech battles, intense character interactions, and gripping storytelling that make it an instant classic. The fate of the world hangs in the balance as Setsuna and his comrades continue their epic fight for peace.