The final stop in our apology roadtrip is Antarctica, where Zechs has planned a mobile suit battle that will ultimately end up merging Heero with Gundam Heavyarms and triggering the Second Impact. Wait, sorry, wrong series! We give props to Trowa for his emotional labor, Treize doesn't actively kill a metaphorical baby but it's a close shave, and Relena commits a federal mail crime-- but it's all in service of creating a better future for Heero. And while GW's lasting legacy should be how the Antarctica duel actually gives us characterization through piloting styles, it probably remains most well-known for its outrageous promo art, which is this episode's fandom artifact. Check out our socials next week for some examples!