The ship was still, smoking in some places where the Gravity Cannon had exploded. Some side hatches opened and a few of the standing crew members elected to try fleeing. Being out in the middle of the desert, however, limited the effectiveness of this manuver. The Leviathan began to descend upon the Dagda, soldiers already brimming and ready to board.

One side of the massive beached gummi ship suddenly bulged unexpectedly. A loud slam and the bulge widened. Then again,and again until it split open, spilling gummi blocks across the desert sands. From the hole, an orange and white gumdam crawled forth, thrusters on the back flaring to life.

Aya knew it was suicide to engage the Leviathan with the comparatively tiny craft/giant robot. For the sake of her crew and ship, however, and perhaps her own survival it was something she had to do. With a heavy sigh, she lifted the arms of the gumdam, aiming the forearm-mounted fira-gs at the airship and firing, distracting it with strafing maneuvers as she flew for where those on the bridge of the Archadian craft could see her.