Although I am an avid hater of Shinn, I would like to give him his applause for this battle. The utilization of each part to use as various attacks was something I never really fathomed. But with all that comes consequences. Imuplse was heavily damaged. Kira on the other part, as many have said, wasn't completely focused, hence the attack on AA, etc.
Otherwise, great episode. I was greatly awaiting it, and was not disappointed. I wonder what Athrun is gonna do now ... and I'm guessing Kira isn't dead ... kinda like GS all over again ... LoL maybe Mia is gonna find him this time LoL ...
Just my 2 cents.