September U.C. 0079 - December U.C. 0079
In the year Universal Century 0079, the
Principality of Zeon invents a gigantic human-shaped weapon called the Mobile Suit (MS) and begins its war for independence against the
Earth Federation. The story depicts the life of young boys and girls in the war, focusing on the young protagonist named
Amuro Ray. Amuro becomes the pilot of the
Gundam, a prototype MS developed by the
Federation Forces. Through his battles against the ace pilot of Zeon,
Char Aznable, and the bitter trials of the war, he become aware of his uniqueness as a Newtype.