2307 AD.
With the depletion of Earth's fossil fuels...
...humanity turned to a new source of energy: solar power.
A solar power generation system was developed over half a century...
...based around three orbital elevators, each over 50,000 kilometers high.
To construct these colossal structures...
...which provide an inexhaustible energy supply...
...the nations of the world gathered around three blocs.
The Union of Solar Energy and Free Nations...
...with the United States at its core.
Commonly known as the Union.
The Human Reform League with China, Russia and India at its core.
And the Advanced European Union, AEU.
Defense of the orbital elevators is difficult, given their tremendous size.
Even from a construction point of view, they are extremely fragile structures.
Despite this dangerous situation...
...these groups of nations insist on playing a grand zero-sum game...
...for their own prestige and prosperity.
Yes, even in the 24th century...
...humanity is still unable to live as one.
But now there are people who dare to challenge this world.
A private armed organization that utilizes mobile suits called Gundams.
Celestial Being.
In order to eradicate war from this world...
...they begin operations that transcend race, nationality and religion.
Celestial Being is ushering in a reformation of the world.
nee konna katachi no deai shika nakattano? Was this the only way we could meet?
kanashiine It's so sad
anata ni shindemo ayamete hoshikumonai... I don't want you to die or kill anyone...
onegai Please
unmei sae nomikomare We're sinking into a sea
shizumisouna umi e to A sea that swallows fate itself
negai yo kaze ni notte May my wishes ride on the wind
yoake no kane wo naraseyo And ring the bells of daybreak
tori no you ni May they fly like birds
My wishes over their airspace
musuu no nami wo koe asu e tachimukau anata wo You face tomorrow, crossing myriad waves
mamoritamae Be protected by my wishes
My life I trade in for your pain
furimukazu habatake Keep beating my wings without looking back
kono omoi wo hakonde Carrying my hopes and dreams
ano sora wo tondeku Fly through the sky
negai wa darenimo uchiotosenai Wishes can never be shot out of the sky
GUNDAM MEISTERS
We are Celestial Being.
We are a private armed organization...
UNION SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE TOKYO
...that possesses the mobile weapon Gundam.
The main objective of Celestial Being's activities is...
...to eliminate acts of war from this world.
They're playing it again. How many times now?
We have not undertaken this for our own benefit.
...to rid ourselves of the scourge of war.
Louise, do you think Celestial Being exists?
Huh?
Do you think there are people who'll take action...
...even if they won't benefit from it?
They're probably really amazing volunteers.
Territory, religion, energy...
...no matter what the reason...
Hey, wait! Saji!
...if there is an evident act of war being carried out...
...we will commence intervention with armed force.
Are they the organization that intervened
HUMAN REFORM LEAGUE CHAIRMANS OFFICE
in the terrorist attack on Heaven's Pillar?
We believe that's highly possible, sir.
In this declaration is a claim...
...that Celestial Being has Gundam mobile weapons.
Please take a look.
This is an image of the unidentified mobile suit recorded by our space forces.
Gundam.
A.E.U. CAPITAL
Our newest unit was defeated so easily.
Can we assume they're trying to hinder our development of new weapons?
No, this is greater than that.
It's been made public that we have more forces than allowed by the treaty...
...stationed within the orbital elevator.
We're being assailed from all sides to disclose information.
We have reports that it may be a plot by the Human Reform League or the Union.
Developing a state of the art mobile suit in secret would require...
...the technology and capital of an advanced nation.
Indeed.
I'm sure any armed force would require the support of a powerful ally.
Yes, but no nation's intelligence agencies...
...have been able to gather any credible information on the organization.
The one thing we can be certain about is...
The fact that the armed organization calling itself Celestial Being...
...has possession of a mobile suit superior to our Enact.
Mobile suit Gundam.
UNION PRESIDENTIAL RESIDENCE
The eradication of war through force...
David, it sounds like they'll be assuming our country's duties.
President, could they be serious?
Seeking no reward?
The reason we intervene in the wars of other nations...
...is to ensure the safety and prosperity of our citizens.
It's certainly not for charity.
I'm sure their true nature will be revealed soon enough.
When that time comes, it will be our duty to judge them.
That's right.
It's been ten years since the orbital elevators were activated.
Just as the economy is finally stabilizing, this happens.
The news in every country has been all about us.
"A mysterious armed force..."
"...makes a declaration to the entire world that it will eliminate war."
Of course, a great majority of them don't seem to believe us.
Then, let's make them believe.
Celestial Being's ideals can only be demonstrated through actions, after all.
Wang Liu Mei.
You got here quickly.
Time for your second mission!
Don't you have to get back to the military?
They're likely in a panic right now.
I want to learn about the Gundam's abilities.
That unit is something else.
Its combat performance is one thing...
...but when that thing appeared...
...radar, communicators and electronic devices were disrupted.
That light caused it all.
Katagiri, what was that?
As of now, all I can say is that it's a special particle of some kind.
That light is probably caused...
...by a photonic decay phenomenon.
A special particle...
It's not just the particles.
I think there are more secrets to that unit.
I guess I like them.
I'm saying it's more than just a passing interest.
First Lieutenant Graham Aker. Technical Advisor Billy Katagiri.
Orders from MSWAD to return to base.
Message received and understood.
Second mission will begin at 3300.
I repeat...
Second mission will begin at 3300.
Testing a model in combat?
Give me a break.
We need to know everything about the Gundams to prepare for future battles.
Well, that's true, but this is so...
Sorry to hafta push you so hard.
Miss Sumeragi.
It's not a problem.
We knew what we were getting ourselves into.
- You're so tough. - I never wished to be weak.
We're going.
That's what youth is.
Halting Ptolemaios containers at fixed positions.
Kyrios, proceed to catapult deck with C-gear.
Switching Ptolemy over to catapult mode.
On schedule! As planned!
Disengaging GN System Repause.
Priority passed to Setsuna F. Seiei.
Hm!
All right now. Let's go, partner.
Kyrios stabilized with linear field.
Launch preparations complete.
Transferring timing control to Kyrios.
I have control.
Kyrios, Allelujah Haptism, commencing intervention actions.
Hatch open! Hatch open!
Exia, Dynames, ready for deployment! Ready for deployment!
Virtue has entered the catapult deck.
Stabilized with linear field. Launch preparations complete.
Transferring timing control to Virtue.
Roger. Virtue, Tieria Erde, launching.
Commence GN particles dispersal. Commence dispersal.
Exia, Setsuna F. Seiei, executing second mission.
Dynames, Lockon Stratos, taking off.
Gundam.
Yes, those are the units...
...that will demonstrate the ideals of Celestial Being.
Maximum GN particle emission...
...deploying in front of machine.
We've done this so many times in simulation, but...
We've arrived at the descent point.
Commencing atmospheric entry.
Tieria.
He's a real daredevil, that's for sure.
Captain, the e-sensor's detecting something.
HUMAN REFORM LEAGUE GEOSTATIONARY ORBITAL STATION
There are objects entering the atmosphere.
What? I've received no such report!
I'll magnify the image!
Th-Those are...
Gundams.
Lieutenant Colonel!
So those machines are even able to enter...
...the atmosphere all by themselves...
What's their entry route?
One moment, sir.
On their current course, estimated descent point is...
Southern India, the island of Ceylon.
That's our territory, Lieutenant Colonel!
Are they serious?
Is this one of their armed interventions?
Virtue, switching from maximum GN particle emission to normal mode.
Good job, Kyrios.
Yes, I know. Now the mission really begins.
They're here, Setsuna! Allelujah and Tieria!
Confirmed.
After assembling at rendezvous point, we will proceed on to First Phase.
Celestial Being's making its move?
Where are they?
It appears they're headed for the former Sri Lanka in Southern India.
In Ceylon? That's where the Human Reform League are deployed.
Respond according to our plans.
Yes, sir.
This could work to our advantage.
Especially if we get our hands on those machines.
Currently, Ceylon is in a state of anarchy.
This is due to an ethnic conflict...
...between the Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority.
This conflict has continued off and on since the twentieth century.
Celestial Being will perform an armed intervention in this ethnic conflict.
Ethnic conflict.
Former Sri Lanka...
As I recall, the Human Reform League...
...has been assisting the Tamil minority since about ten years ago.
Yeah. Under the pretext of a peaceful end to the conflict.
But that's far from the truth. The goals of the Human Reform League...
...were to keep the power flowing on the sea floor...
...off eastern Ceylon.
The Tamils are strongest in that region.
However, the intervention of the HRL only worsened the conflict.
It ended up creating a state of anarchy.
How may I help you?
You can tell the Captain to change course.
Also, I'd like you to prep a Flag for me.
- Yes, sir! - A-Are you serious? You're being reckless!
I know that well.
ISLAND OF CEYLON
We've destroyed thirty percent of the enemy forces!
We'll charge until we wipe them all out!
Captain, an emergency message from HQ!
- What? What do they want? - Celestial Being is on its way here!
Is that so. They're coming here.
Notify all units.
We'll respond individually according to Sumeragi Lee Noriega's combat forecast.
I expect a decent performance, so see to it.
Decent, you say.
I'm gonna be thorough.
As you wish.
Hey, are you listening, Setsuna? Answer me!
Setsuna! Setsuna!
Setsuna! Answer me, Setsuna!
Gundam...
Wh-What did you say?
- I am a Gundam. - What are you talking about?
H- Hey, Setsuna!
- You can babysit the kid. - Huh?
Commencing operation maneuvers.
H-Hey! You guys!
Short end of the stick! End of the stick!
I know that!
I'm gonna concentrate on shooting.
I'll leave evasive maneuvers to you, Haro!
They've arrived.
Celestial Being!
Exia, confirming conflict. Will eliminate.
Did I get him?
l-It's undamaged? What armor!
Dynames, targeted and ready to fire!
Wiped out. Wiped out.
You're getting too worked up, Setsuna!
HUMAN REFORM LEAGUE GARRISON BASE
Hurry!
Kyrios, preparing to bombard targets.
And now I've become a mass murderer...
However!
Did that thing transform?!
That's what Celestial Being is!
Virtue, target located, proceeding to eliminate.
Retreat! Retreat!
That's it. That's it, Setsuna.
We appreciate your assistance!
The enemy has crumbled! Now's our chance to pay them back!
You idiots!
Setsuna.
This is what a Gundam Meister is.
JNN HEAD OFFICE
Well? Did you find it?
Bingo, Miss Kinue!
I thought so! Aeolia Schenberg!
But this guy's been dead for over two hundred years.
Celestial Being made an appearance?!
Armed intervention in former Sri Lanka's internal conflict?
Attacked both sides?!
They attacked both sides?
But if you do that, you'll just enrage both sides.
Celestial Being.
What in the world are they thinking?
Madness. Do they think one intervention...
...will end a war that's been going on for over three hundred years?
Not just once. We'll intervene as many times as is necessary.
Until the war ends.
Until their hatred is directed at us.
That is Celestial Being.
We are the pain that always accompanies a great change.
What happened to Exia? He hasn't been shot down, has he?
He went back ahead of us.
It's his first war intervention.
He might need to calm himself down.
I don't understand.
Why is he a Gundam Meister?
A Union transport?
In this airspace?
A Flag?
Nice to meet you, Gundam!
And who are you?
Graham Aker!
A man who is obsessed with everything you are!
zetsubou wa amai wana Despair is a sweet trap
tozasareta sono tobira The doors are locked securely
kokoro ga senjou dakara Because our hearts are a battlefield
darenimo sukuenai Nobody can save us
zenmai no shinzou ga unmei ni ayatsurare Wind-up hearts are manipulated by fate
buriki no heitaitachi wa satsuriku wo hajimeru The hollow tin soldiers begin the massacre
ai wo shirazu yureru yurikago The cradle rocks without knowing love
moetsukiteku nemuri no mori de As the sleeping forest burns to ash
tomoni ikiru yorokobi sae mo Even the joy of living together in peace
kieteshimau tooku Vanishes into the distance
yasashisa wo shinji subete wo yurushite Let us believe in kindness, and forgive all
itsukushimuyouni Let us treasure each other
tada wakachiatte wakariatte Simply sharing and understanding
Can you accept those who start attacking before you even try to talk to them?
The young man feels a changing era in the blade thrust against him.
Next episode, "The Changing World".
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This is how the real world is.