We are 11 months into the war between the Earth Alliance (Naturals) and Zaft (Coordinators) when Zaft attacks Heliopolis, a neutral nation, to take the Alliance\\\\\\\'s newest Gundams that have been created in total secrecy. Kira Yamato, a student at an industrial college, is drawn into the conflict when he is reunited with his old friend Aslan Zara. Tragically, Kira finds that his comrade Aslan and the other Coordinators are now his enemies. Aslan soon sets out to defeat Kira. Using the one remaining Gundam, Kira must face the other four for the Alliance.