Gundam Wing ep. 01 - Summary
Generations ago, mankind started constructing orbital space colonies to begin a new era in its
history. The new calendar adopted was named A.C. (After Colony).
But over time, the United Earth Sphere Alliance is established to keep the warring nations, and
whoever opposes them, under control. Using mobile suits, the Alliance eventually begins to
forcefully control all activity among the colonies with an iron fist. The Alliance sees the colonies
as a potential threat if they were to achieve true independence.
The year is 195 A.C: the beginning of "Operation: Meteor". Five objects, disguised as meteors,
are launched from different colonies towards Earth. At this time, Vice Foreign Minister Darlian
is returning to Earth with his daughter, Relena. That same object is also detected by an OZ
patrol craft, commanded by Special Liutenant Zechs Merquise. The object is determined to
actually be a craft of some sort that’s part of Operation: Meteor. Oz a.ka. Specials is an
organization within the Alliance that produces most mobile suits. Zechs, a top soldier, was
dispatched to deal with this situation when word on the operation leaked.
Since Darlian’s shuttle is in the area, they can’t engage the craft. Knowing this, the pilot of
the craft uses the opportunity to hasten his trip to Earth. The OZ shuttle catches up, just in time
to see the craft ditch it’s outer shell to reveal a jet similar to a bird in apperance. Now that
Darlian’s shuttle is out of the way, the OZ shuttle has no problem opening fire. Too fast for
their shuttle, Zechs goes out in his Leo to engage the enemy unit head on. He manages to
damage one of it’s engines and assumes that the conflict. As they’re about to form their
plan to retrieve the jet, it decends into the sky and transfoms into a Gundam mobile suit. 2
more mobile suits, Aries, eject from the shuttle and advance on the Gundam. They open fire
but are easily destroyed. Zechs charges his Leo into the Gundam and manages to tangle it
up before ejecting.
The Gundam, called Wing, crashes into the ocean. Assuming the pilot couldn’t have survived
the impact, they arrange for the Alliance to assist in the recovery operation. After landing,
Zechs reports to Treize Khushrenada, head leader of OZ, and confirms their suspicions. The
object was a Gundam, and if that was one, there are likely to be four more. While Zechs
proceeds to the recovery site, Treize goes to a meeting with top Alliance officials to explain
what just happened today. We learn here that OZ has plans for taking over the Alliance,
and these events set those plans in motion. Meanwhile, Relena is walking home after her
father leaves for a meeting with Gen. Ceptem, head of the Alliance ground forces. On her
way, she sees a prone body on the beach. Upon investigation, he regains consciousness.
He’s the pilot of Wing. After Relena sees his face, he attempts to kill himself, but his suits
explosive device is dampened by the water and sand. He immediately assaults the
just-arrived medics and steals their van.
At that very same, all 4 of the other Gundams: Deathscythe piloted by Duo Maxwell,
Heavyarms piloted by Trowa Barton, Sandrock piloted by Quatre Raberba Winner, and
Shenlong Nataku piloted by Wufei Chang, have all landed and immediately attack the
nearest OZ facilities. There are no survivors left, though an OZ spy plane manages to get a
few pictures of Shenlong Nataku.
This confirms that there are 5 Gundams all told, and that Operation: Meteor has begun.
The next day, Relena returns to school only to find a new student in Heero Yuy, the pilot of
Wing. Wanting to be friendly, Relena invites him to her birthday party the next day. Heero
not only turns her down, but reveals that he intends to kill her.
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Gundam Wing ep. 01 - Review
The Shooting Star she Saw – It’s a really fast start to this, the second AC Gundam series.
Already, it’s easy to see the similarities between this and UC Gundam. But a big twist here
is the fact the colonies are the victims, as well as the good guys. The Wing Gundam bears
similarities to the classic RX-78-2, so we already know it and Heero Yuy will be the most
pivotal of characters. As far as what’s going to happen, I assume it’ll be bloody. It’s obvious
that these Gundams are virtually indestructible, and that their pilots are just as dangerous.
Though only 15 in age, each one of them is leaps & bounds beyond any soldier on Earth
including Zechs.
We know they’re all highly trained, judging by Heero’s actions. With that said, it’s certain
that he will kill Relena when the opportunity presents itself. As for the other 4 pilots, we didn’t
get as much of them this episode. This was really Heero’s episode. And based on what we’ve
seen, he seems to be the perfect soldier, and has no problems getting the job done. Judging
by their information, it would seem Treize knows more than even the Alliance about what’s
going on. Now that the Gundams are on the attack, he’ll waste no time in setting up the
Alliance for it’s fall.
As far as animation goes, this series is exceptional especially for a TV series. And the soundtrack
is the greatest I’ve ever heard period. Combined with the intense action and exceptional
voice acting, all of this promises to be one of best Gundam series ever easily.
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