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The Delaz Conflict: A Turning Point in the Universal Century

The Delaz Conflict, also known as Operation Stardust, was a pivotal event in the Universal Century timeline, occurring in U.C. 0083. This conflict marked a significant turning point in the history of the Earth Federation and the Zeon remnants, shaping the course of future events in the Universal Century.

Background

In the aftermath of the One Year War, the Earth Federation Forces (EFF) and the Zeon remnants were engaged in a fragile peace. The EFF, led by Vice Admiral John Cowen, sought to maintain its military power and influence, while the Zeon remnants, led by Admiral Aiguille Delaz, aimed to regain their lost glory and independence.

The spark that ignited the Delaz Conflict was the theft of the GP02A Gundam, a powerful mobile suit designed for nuclear warfare. The thief, Anavel Gato, a skilled Zeon pilot, infiltrated the Torrington Base and stole the Gundam, intending to use it to launch a surprise attack on the EFF.

History of the Conflict

The Delaz Conflict unfolded in several stages:

1. Theft of the GP02A: Anavel Gato stole the GP02A Gundam from Torrington Base, marking the beginning of the conflict.
2. Search in Africa: The EFF launched a search operation in Africa to retrieve the stolen Gundam, but Gato managed to evade capture.
3. Into Space: Gato escaped into space, where he joined forces with the Delaz Fleet, a Zeon remnant group led by Admiral Delaz.
4. Von Braun: The EFF’s Albion ship, carrying the GP01 Gundam, engaged the Delaz Fleet in a fierce battle near Von Braun, a lunar city.
5. Lunga Point: The Delaz Fleet launched a surprise attack on the EFF’s naval review at Lunga Point, sinking or disabling over two-thirds of the Federation vessels present.
6. Colony Drop: In a desperate bid to turn the tide of the battle, Gato launched a colony drop on the EFF’s naval review, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.

Aftermath

The Delaz Conflict had far-reaching consequences:

1. Creation of the Titans: The EFF, seeking to maintain order and security in the Earth Sphere, established the Titans, an elite task force that would later become a powerful and feared organization.
2. Rise of the Gryps Conflict: The Delaz Conflict set the stage for the Gryps Conflict, a larger and more devastating war that would engulf the Earth Sphere in U.C. 0087.
3. Shift in Power Dynamics: The conflict marked a significant shift in power dynamics, with the EFF and the Zeon remnants re-evaluating their strategies and alliances in the aftermath.

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