The White Base heads for Jaburo, the headquarters of the Earth Federation Forces in South America, and prepares for atmospheric entry. Char commences an attack on the White Base as it descends. The battle runs long, and both sides are reaching the point of no return... Then a Zaku burns up in the atmosphere. Will the Gundam meet the same fate?

Char has not given up on trying to find out more about the new mobile suits, and attempts to receive reinforcements from a Papua supply ship. But on the White Base, officer cadet Bright Noa decides this is a chance for a counterstrike, and sends out the Gundam and Core Fighter. With skill far beyond that of a novice, Amuro successfully guides the surprise attack.

Universal Century 0079. During the war of independence declared by the Principality of Zeon, the Earth Federation Forces have found themselves outgunned. To counter this, the Federation has developed new mobile suits and tested them at Side 7. Zeon Lieutenant Commander Char Aznable senses this and sets out on a reconnaissance mission. One of his overeager soldiers, hoping for personal glory, begins firing. Ensnared in this war, Amuro Ray pilots the Mobile Suit Gundam!