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Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis

A Critical Juncture in the Universal Century

In the midst of the Universal Century, a pivotal moment emerges in the form of Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis. This manga series, originally serialized in MS SAGA from 1993 to 1994, takes place in an alternate interpretation of the Universal Century timeline. Written by the same author as Outer Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam REON, Moon Crisis delves into the intricacies of this critical juncture.

The Story Unfolds

The year is UC 0099, three years after the conclusion of the third Neo Zeon conflict. The world has experienced a period of relative peace, but this tranquility is short-lived. Federation Forces warrant officer Takuna S. Anderson is assigned the new Zeta Prompt prototype and deployed in space orbit to escort the Vectra. However, the presidential plane is attacked by an unknown group, setting in motion a chain of events that will risk the survival of humanity.

Key Characters and Mobile Suits

• Takuna S. Anderson: The protagonist, a skilled Federation Forces warrant officer.
• Mayfa Gilboard: A supporting character with a crucial role in the story.
• Tau Lin: Another key character in the narrative.
• MSZ-006 Z Prompt: The mobile suit piloted by Takuna S. Anderson.
• ESM Jegan: A mobile suit used by the Earth Federation Forces.
• AMS-119 Geara Doga: A mobile suit employed by Neo Zeon.

Chapters and Sequels

The manga series consists of seven chapters, each exploring a different aspect of the story:

1. Childhood Days
2. Northern Terrorist
3. Lunar City Blackout!
4. Orbital Conspiracy
5. Neverending Complications
6. Time Until the Vanishing Point
7. Final Chapter: Day of Flames

A sequel, Mobile Suit Gundam 0099: Moon Crisis Side Story: Highlanders, continues the narrative.

Trivia and External Links

• Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis was compiled into a single volume by Media Works and later reissued as two volumes by Dengeki Comics.
• The series is set in the same timeline as Outer Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam REON.
• For more information, visit the ZeonicScanlation website.

Universal Century Timeline

Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis is part of the larger Universal Century timeline, which encompasses various TV series, films, OVAs, events, and books. The Universal Century is a rich and complex universe, with Moon Crisis offering a unique perspective on this critical juncture.