December 31, U.C.0079. The Earth Federation launches an assault on the Principality of Zeon's final stronghold, the space fortress A Baoa Qu. Federation ace Amuro Ray pilots the RX-78 Gundam into the battle, only to encounter his arch-rival Char Aznable. At the controls of Zeon's powerful new Zeong mobile suit, Char tries and fails to overcome the Gundam. At last, the ravaged Gundam pursues Char's escape capsule into the core of A Baoa Qu. 5" scale.