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Unveiling the Epic Saga: Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash

In the vast expanse of the Universal Century timeline, a lesser-known yet thrilling chapter awaits discovery. Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash is a manga adaptation that delves into the untold story of the 16th Autonomous Corps, a pivotal faction in the One Year War. Written by Tomohiro Chiba and illustrated by Masato Natsumoto, this gripping narrative was published in Kadokawa Shoten’s Gundam Ace magazine between 2004 and 2005.

The Story Unfolds

The manga follows the journey of the SCVA-72 Thoroughbred, a second Pegasus-class ship, and its crew as they embark on a perilous mission to intercept a Zeon supply route behind the Moon. Their ultimate goal is to prepare for “Operation Star One,” a crucial operation that will determine the fate of the war. To accomplish this, the Thoroughbred is equipped with two Gundams, the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 “G04” and its brother unit the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 “G05,” piloted by Luce Cassel and Ford Romfellow respectively.

Characters and Mobile Suits

The story boasts a diverse cast of characters, including Ford Romfellow, Luce Cassel, Miyu Takizawa, and Annie Brevig from the Earth Federation, as well as Mallet Sanguine, Huyman Carlyle, and Lilia Flaubert from the Principality of Zeon. The manga also features an array of mobile suits, including the RB-79 Ball, RGM-79 GM, RX-77-2 Guncannon, and RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 “G04.”

Volumes and Editions

The manga consists of three volumes, each packed with action, drama, and intrigue. The Japanese release dates back to 2003-2004, while the 2015 Japanese release features updated artwork and design.

Trivia and External Links

• Huyman Carlyle, Lilia Flaubert, and Gusta Piper serve as the Zeonic player-customizable pilots in Encounters in Space’s Mission Mode.
• Explore the vast world of Universal Century through various TV series, films, OVAs, events, and books.
• Delve into the realm of mobile suits, characters, locations, and nations that shape the Gundam universe.

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the uncharted territories of the One Year War with Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash.