Claudia Peer, previously thought dead, is revealed to be a commander and a "medium" for the Alliance leader, Levan Fu. She uses her Newtype abilities to channel Fu's power, exposing Daryl's squad and forcing a desperate escape.
Daryl Lorenz and his unit infiltrate a massive floating city known as "The Rig" to investigate rumors of disabled veterans and locate Alliance military sites.
🎵 : The animated version of this story concludes with the compilation film Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower , which combines episodes 5–8 with additional scenes. Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt - Volume 8 (Review)
This episode corresponds to events found in of the manga (Chapters 62–70). While the anime ends here, the manga continued for 13 years, concluding in late 2025 with 27 total volumes.