the whole nuclear explosion i think was just thrown into the episode not needing and explanation and it is possible for an explosion like that to occur because of a critical blow dealt from another mobile suit. that was one of the major issues in 08th ms team if you recall. besides if freedom didnt blow up why was impluse blown to a crisp also all you people talk this and that are you expert on nuclear reactor or nuclear weapons or something. its makes me wonder where you learned about these things was it the internet of the middle east or maybe even korea because you guys talk like you know. the most important thing to remeber is this is anime not everthing deserves an explanation. just accept it alright. okay in episode 34 freedom is gonna blow up since it has a reactor why not make the explosion bigger said Story Writer A to Story Writer B