"Following the defeat of Zeon's Odessa Base, the region falls under the overwhelming control of Federation forces. As the 03rd MS team conducts repairs on its Mobile Suits, a new batch of rookies trains to pilot the Federation's ever-expanding MS force for its next mission. 2nd Lt. Matt Healy follows the order reluctantly, for fear of bringing raw rookies into combat--they must face off against Ken Zeon's expatriate unit. And so, Matt and Ken meet on the battlefield once again..."--Back cover.