An epic story of war and survival set in the legendary Gundam universe! In the Universal Century year 0079, the space colony known as Side 3 proclaims independence as the Principality of Zeon and declares war on the Earth Federation. One year later, they are locked in a fierce battle for the Thunderbolt Sector, an area of space scarred by the wreckage of destroyed colonies. The devastating power of the Solar Ray has been unleashed. But those who witnessed its first blast and survived still have a mission to complete. Despite the loss of their leader, the forces of the Nanyang Alliance intend to carry out their plan to destroy Anaheim Electronics. Meanwhile, Io Fleming rallies the Hot Rod Fleet in an attempt to destroy the Solar Ray from the inside--but to do that he'll have to confront Daryl Lorenz head-to-head. Daryl himself has a choice to make--fulfil the Sojo's vision or destroy the woman he once loved!