Good episode, it shows how Shinn is starting to realise he is a puppet now, we also know that he still has some "light side" within him... just someone needs "amplify" it.

I would think he did not purposely aim for the cockpit, something must of hit his mind and purposely missed.

But, I still hate Shinn for even attempting to kill Merilyn, IT WAS LUNAMARIA'S SISTER!!!!, it's a sin to kill nice looking women due to the fact they are so rare. (its anime, but hey).

Glad to see Cagalli's Bodyguard (sorry, forgot name) back in action.

I had thought the crew would bash the crap out of Shinn when he returned to Minerva, or even Lunamaria slapping Shinn (wish she did, tell him to wake up).