The Duchy of Zeon invents a gigantic human-shaped weapon called the mobile suit and begins its war for independence against the Earth Federation. The story depicts the life of young boys and girls in the war, focusing on the young protagonist Amuro Ray. Amuro becomes the pilot of the Gundam, a prototype MS developed by the Federation Forces. Through his battles against the ace pilot of Zeon, Char Aznable, and the bitter trials of war, he becomes aware of his uniqueness as a Newtype.