After the One Year War in U.C. 0080, a ship faces a Zeon attack, prompting a crew member to urge Professor Minovsky to evacuate. Dodging enemy fire, Minovsky's past unfolds from witnessing Chernobyl's tragedy to groundbreaking research in 'Minovsky Physics.' Despite initial skepticism, his work gains support from Anaheim Electronics. However, his discoveries are dismissed in a scientific gathering, branding him an outcast. Embraced by Zeon Zum Deikun, Minovsky relocates to Side 3, where he pioneers a fusion generator for an artificial sun. Amidst acclaim and personal turmoil, his fixation on weaponry strains his marriage. Rejecting accolades from the Zabi family, he revisits Chernobyl, haunted by his legacy. Reflecting on his impact, he muses on surpassing the legendary RX-78-2 Gundam's influence, acknowledging a costly victory.