The episode director must've worked ovetime for this one, because the chase animation was unbelievable for an anime from 2003. Not only the animation, the writing of Claus frustration after being toyed, Lavie's fear, all was writted really well even to the pilot that lecture the two after, we can see their emotions and character clearly. The pacing is great too, as this feels like an introduction to the enemy. Overall a really great episode!