Separate story events are noted by line separators. Screenshots and referenced dialogue are from this playthrough on Youtube.
More than 10 years have passed since the battle known as the One Year War, which killed half of all humanity…
The Gryps Conflict…
The First Neo Zeon War…
These conflicts have repeatedly plunged humanity into crisis and brought about countless tragedies.
However, humanity overcomes many tragedies and finally finds peace.
Reconstruction progressed as if to cover up the devastation of war, and people were enjoying the peace that had finally arrived.
This peace seemed like it would last forever, but…
Behind the scenes, the rift between Spacenoids and Earthnoids deepened.
The tyranny of the Federation government became stronger, and the anti-Federation government movements within the colonies became more active.
A turbulent atmosphere was filling the era…
There was a man working behind the scenes of the increasingly radical anti-Federation movement.
The man’s name is Casval Deikun, also known as Char Aznable.
He is the legitimate son of Zeon Deikun, who once advocated Newtype theory.
Char witnessed the corruption of the Earth Federation during the Gryps Conflict.
He went underground, amassed power, and was waiting for an opportunity to stage a rebellion against the Federation.
The history of the Universal Century began to move once more, and the story of a new battle was about to commence.
To achieve our goals, we urgently need to strengthen our military capabilities.
Yes, even though their resources have been exhausted from the battle with Haman, the power of the Federation Forces is still a threat.
We have to quickly prepare our forces before they get serious and take action.
Fortunately, there are armed organizations and former Axis officers and soldiers who continue to resist the Federation in nearby colonies.
If we take them in, we can strengthen our military power.
In particular, “Sweetwater” at Side 1 is a place that can serve as a stepping stone for the global cooling operation.
I believe that it would be best for us to appeal to the local anti-Federation organizations as soon as possible.
The only issue left is military equipment…
How are the negotiations with Anaheim?
Don’t worry, negotiations are proceeding smoothly and there should be good news soon.
Commander*, there’s an emergency. We’ve received a request for help from an anti-Federation organization in a colony at Side 1. It appears they are under attack by Federation forces.
[*Nanai uses the term 総帥 (sōsui), which can also be translated as Commander-in-Chief or Supreme Commander.]
I guess we can’t just leave the anti-Federation organization alone in dire straits. I’m not confident in our current armament, but I’ll send relief.
Yes sir. As soon as preparations are complete, we will launch the mobile suit squad.
Commander, you’ll be pleased to hear we succeeded in obtaining cooperation from the Anaheim Corporation.
I see. Good work.
We will continue to negotiate with Anaheim. Look forward to our report.
Reporting from the Intelligence Department. We have received information that Earth Federation suppression forces are moving towards Side 4. It appears their objective is to wipe out an anti-Federation organization hiding on Side 4.
Commander, it seems that there are other anti-Federation organizations such as this that are being oppressed by the Federation forces. If we are successful in supporting them, they may become a new addition to our forces.
I will have the Intelligence Department keep an eye on the Federation forces.
Human affairs is your job after all. I’ll remember the matter involving the Intelligence Department.
Reporting that we have found someone with excellent qualities among the pilot candidates.
We plan to strengthen this person based on his wishes, but by making further adjustments, it is also possible to have him gain additional enhancements artificially. This is a treatment that is problematic from a humane standpoint, but will you approve of it?
[Player choice: NO]
Understood. We won’t force him. Strengthening will be limited only to the extent he desires.
Reporting from the Newtype Research Institute that we have successfully strengthened the pilot Gyunei Guss. He can be deployed to the front lines immediately. Please consider where to assign him.
Reporting from the Intelligence Department. The Earth Federation Forces has established a new special forces military unit.
This unit is called the “Londo Bell Corps” and its main purpose is to crack down on anti-Federation activities.
The Londo Bell Corps is a fleet made up of a small number of elites and a powerful squad of state-of-the-art mobile suits including the RGM-89 Jegan.
We also obtained information that they have already started investigating the anti-Federation organization that we supported.
It also appears that Amuro Ray has joined Londo Bell as a pilot.
We need to prepare our military quickly before we face them.
Reporting from the Intelligence Department. It appears that the Earth Federation government is considering relocating its headquarters to the Lhasa area of Tibet.
Those fools think they can control space by placing themselves at high altitude.
Reporting that the “Psycho-Frame” has finally been completed. We will send the sample to the Development Department. Please look forward to their report.
The Psycho-Frame…
It is an innovative structural material that incorporates the functions of Psycommu. By installing the Psycho-Frame, the unit’s response time has been dramatically improved. Complex control of funnels is also possible.
However, the appearance of the Psycho-Frame will have an even greater impact on the history of Universal Century.
But for now, no one was aware of its hidden potential.
It’s finally time.
Point the ship toward Sweetwater.
From this moment forward, our army will march toward Sweetwater, liberate the colony residents oppressed by the Federation government’s tyranny, and use it as a foothold for Spacenoid autonomy and independence. I look forward to your continued efforts.
Sweetwater, a refugee colony for people who lost their homes due to the ravages of war.
Char puts this place under Neo Zeon’s control and frees the refugees from the Earth Federation’s tyranny as a means to gain Spacenoid support and a justification to attack the Federation.
With the liberation of Sweetwater, Char returns to the center stage of history.
Commander, the overwhelming majority of Sweetwater residents support you. At this point, it doesn’t seem like you’ll need to use force.
That’s good news. Keep the fleet on course for Sweetwater.
Reporting that we spotted a Federation ship launching from Sweetwater. It appears to be a member of the Londo Bell Corps.
Commander, a mobile suit is coming out of the Londo Bell ship.
(Amuro Ray…)
I see… I’m heading out. Prepare my mobile suit.
Yes sir…
This may cost me my life, but I cannot rest until I settle things with Amuro Ray…
Amuro: …Char!? So you’re alive after all!?
Char: Heh… I wouldn’t lose my life to a woman like Haman.
Amuro: Don’t make me laugh!
Amuro: You must realize that you’ve ruined Kamille Bidan’s future!
Char: Of course, but no matter how talented you are, as long as you are among the masses, you will be swallowed up by them! That’s the reality of it!
Amuro: Hmph, isn’t it because you were afraid of being swallowed up by the masses that you were hiding until now?
Char: Say whatever you want.
Commander, going any further will hinder our operations in Sweetwater.
Please return quickly.
Understood, I’ll go back.
[to Amuro] How pathetic, if that’s all you’ve got.
Are you trying to show mercy?!
Hmph, do you think I’ll be satisfied if I defeat you in a mobile suit like that?
What did you say?!
Commander, I’m glad you are safe.
Indeed, I’ve caused us trouble. More importantly, what’s the status of Londo Bell?
They are retreating. There is no sign of pursuit.
I see, then turn the ship toward Sweetwater again.
Yes sir.
Reporting that the occupation of Sweetwater has been completed, and there are no signs of resistance from the residents.
Commander, we are ready to broadcast. Please declare the establishment of Neo Zeon.
Char succeeds in occupying Sweetwater and announces the establishment of Neo Zeon to the entire world.
Then, in contrast to his previous silence, he begins to speak verbosely about his purpose.
Char skillfully uses the media to represent the feelings of the Spacenoids and their growing dissatisfaction with the Federation government.
He gathers their support, and in this speech, Char reveals that Neo Zeon has the means to directly attack the Earth.
It was a de facto declaration of war against the Earth Federation government…
