Comprising three TV specials derived from Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED, these episodes, titled The Empty Battlefield (Kokuu no Senjou), The Far-Away Dawn (Harukanaru Akatsuki), and The Rumbling Sky (Meidou no Sora), serve as a condensed retelling of the original series. Intended as a comprehensive recap, these specials aired on Japanese television, featuring slight alterations and new scenes interwoven with the familiar narrative. The first special, The Empty Battlefield, covering episodes 1-21, premiered in two segments in March 2004, followed by The Far-Away Dawn, encompassing episodes 22-40, in July of the same year. Lastly, The Rumbling Sky concluded the trilogy by summarizing episodes 41-50. While maintaining the essence of the original storyline, these specials incorporate minor adjustments, including re-animated and re-dubbed segments to enhance the viewing experience.