In the year of Cosmic Era (CE) 71, a war broke out between the Earth Alliance and ZAFT (Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty). The Earth Alliance had a head start in technology over ZAFT due to its earlier development of giant man-piloted robots called mobile suits. However, ZAFT managed to steal four out of the five new mobile suits belonging to the Earth Alliance, which were later known as Gundams. One of the remaining Gundams fell into the hands of a young Earth Alliance pilot who went by the name of Fumi Nakanashi.

This event is significant because it marks the beginning of a long and bitter conflict between the two factions. The Earth Alliance and ZAFT are both fighting for control over the galaxy, with each side seeking to establish their dominance through military might. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance as the two sides engage in a fierce battle for supremacy.

The story of Gundam follows the adventures of Fumi Nakanashi, a young pilot who becomes one of the key figures in this conflict. Through his experiences, we see how the war affects not only him but also those around him, including his family and friends. We also learn about the sacrifices that people are willing to make in order to support their cause and protect their homes.

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The confrontation between the Earth Alliance (Naturals) and ZAFT (Coordinators), which originated in economic friction, reached a stalemate. Ultimately, the two sides opted for the last resort of diplomacy - in other words, war. Our story begins roughly a year later.

Heliopolis, a resource satellite belonging to a neutral nation, is suddenly attacked by a Zaft mobile suit force. Their goal is to seize the Atlantic Alliance's newest Gundam mobile suits, which the Alliance has produced here amid total secrecy. The raid is successful, and ZAFT captures four of the Gundams. Kira Yamato, a Coordinator and student at an industrial college, gets drawn into the conflict when he reunites with an old friend, Athrun Zala during the attack. Tragically, Kira finds that his old friend and the other Coordinators are now his enemies. For patriotism's sake, Athrun sets out to defeat Kira. One against four... the battle of the Gundams begins!