In the year 0079 of the Universal Century, humanity has expanded into space colonies called 'Sides.' Amidst this, the Principality of Zeon initiates a war against the Earth Federation using advanced mobile suits. As the conflict intensifies, the Earth Federation unveils their own formidable weapon, the Gundam. Caught in the midst of an attack on the Gundam's colony, 15-year-old civilian Amuro Ray is thrust into a battle spanning Earth and space, where he faces off against the skilled enemy pilot, Char Aznable.