The war between the Coordinators' ZAFT forces and the Naturals of the Earth Alliance has raged on for 11 months now.Kira is a young coordinator who sought refuge on a neutral colony belonging to the peaceful country of Orb. Kira's life is calm until one day he becomes caught up in an attack on his colony by ZAFT. The Coordinator forces plan to steal prototype Mobile Suits (giant robots designed for combat) built for the Alliances military.Unfortunately, when Kira inadvertently pilots the Strike Gundam into battle for the Alliance he is reunited with his childhood friend, Athrun... leader of ZAFT's assault team!

Following their reunion, Kira and Athrun will slowly be dragged deeper and deeper into the chaos of the surrounding war.As the conflict spirals out of control, feeding on the hatred and feuds on both sides - is there any hope left to restore peace?