Gundam, driving a mass-produced machine will change the world

Just after a battle for a stronghold broke out on Earth, another battle is about to erupt on humanity's journey to Jupiter.

"It's too risky. What if the Neo Zeon guys find out that they destroyed the Helium-3 on the Jupiter?"

Titans officials are vehemently rejecting the battle plan proposed by Andre Tek. These same men were the ones who initially rushed to attack the Jupiter fleet and Axis, yet now they're using various "risks" to delay the operation.

However, the battle proposed by Ander Tek had a time window. With the cooperation of Sirocco, they could know the routes of Axis and Jupiter, so Ander Tek's idea was to lay small fleets along their route in advance, and with Sirocco's cooperation, recapture and protect Jupiter. The main force would disperse early, and additional warships would carry camouflage balloons to create the illusion that the fleet had already passed Axis.

Naturally, in Andre Tek's plan, the Titans were in charge of this operation. This was precisely why the Titans were unwilling to accept it. If they were to divide their forces to lure the enemy, how could they guarantee that they would still have superior combat power to control the Jupiter in the actual battle?

"Isn't this better than the feigned surrender you initially thought?"

The Titans officer's expression suddenly turned grim. He glanced around at the other crew members inside the Ginkolini, namely the Luna Federation officers and soldiers, and sure enough, there was more support for the Ander Tek plan.

He understood that doing it this way was more feasible, but that would mean the Jupiter would not ultimately fall into the Titans' hands.

Since he couldn't see the presence of Sirocco from his perspective, he naturally assumed that Andre Teke was also going to seize the Jupiter.

But such accusations cannot be brought up. No matter how fiercely the officers and soldiers on both sides are at odds, they must still demonstrate the harmony of the "Federation" at their level.

"The battle plan has been finalized; let's execute it accordingly."

The discussion ended after the admiral spoke.

"However, you must keep the Marines under control. I don't want any defections from the Federation. Also, just to be on the safe side, let's add some more warships for defense during the initial boarding action."

"Yes."

The officers of Ander Tek stood at attention and saluted. The Titans, having received a satisfactory reply, were satisfied with the outcome.

With the forces of Andre Tec and Titans already in place, the only additional forces could come from the escort fleet of Jupiter II, which constitutes the largest portion of the fleet and is also known as the Luna fleet.

This inherently implies neutrality. The Titans share the same sentiment as Ander Tek: They absolutely cannot allow the other side to completely seize Helium-3—
"Lord Sima, why is it always us who do the dirty and hard work?"

Spending at least thirty hours in the claustrophobic cockpit, waiting to enter Axis's defensive perimeter. Even these Marines, who had been with the Marines since the beginning of the One Year War, had never experienced such prolonged suffering.

"Come on, at least you have a single room."

This Marine Corps Rem's backpack differs from its counterparts in that it resembles the backpack rack of the Ground Type Gundam at the time, only much smaller.

Of course, the inside wasn't filled with weapons and ammunition, but rather with space maru.

It's hard to imagine the chaos inside a dozen or so people huddled in such a confined space. During World War II, even a short time spent on a landing craft by US Marines was enough to make one unable to look directly inside. These space Marines, however, were even housed in sealed boxes much smaller than landing craft.

This place is hell.

"Alright, men, we shouldn't have any more battles to fight."

Sima said over the communication channel.

"If we have to continue fighting, you might as well die here."

Upon hearing this, all the space Marines revealed mocking smiles. These people were people who had left their homes and fought their way to this point; they truly had no desire to fight anymore.

They were currently in a rare asteroid belt, with their warships and mobile suits scattered throughout, aiming to minimize the need for mobile suits to be deployed during combat. They concealed themselves with debris, and in the absence of additional light sources in space, as long as they hid in the shadow of the sun, they would be difficult to detect.

Minovsky particles have altered parts of the human battlefield and even the way society functions.

"I really hope this is the final battle. All personnel, communications off the line!"

Looking at the large, moving celestial body projected on the screen, and seeing Axis, which was already the size of a fist, in his line of sight, Sima issued his final pre-battle order.

As a result, radio waves in this region of space became inactive, allowing the noise of the cosmic background to dominate the radio waves. However, this situation was quickly overtaken by newly transmitted radio waves, as Axis's reconnaissance forces had already arrived.

The space Marines watched silently as they sped past, making no attempt to search carefully. However, their movements were fluid and natural, as if each of them could control their mobile suit with perfect ease.

With the existence of Sirocco, everyone knows that Zeon has heavily utilized the Regeneration P System to enhance its combat power. After all, the Gaza series mobile suits, which are currently the main fighting force of Neo Zeon, are hardly considered excellent. Even the Warrior model is still considered a mid-tier force in Neo Zeon.

Time passed in silent observation, and Axis's presence gradually expanded.

Luck seemed to be on Sima's side. The Jupiter was positioned right between their forces and Axis itself. At the same time, due to the scree belt, the mobile suits roaming around the Jupiter began to shrink their lines.

However, this was not luck, but the result of Sylvie's machinations. Heaven knows how much effort Sylvie used to suppress a smile when he presented the blood oath to Gremi, the monarch of Neo Zeon, to show his loyalty, and looked into Gremi's innocent eyes.

"What's the situation inside the ship?"

In the captain's cabin, Sirocco asked his subordinates. Naturally, these were people belonging to the Federation.

"Yes, preparations have been made at key points, at least to prevent the Zeon guys from destroying our ship."

Yes, the crew of the Jupiteris possessed a remarkably high level of collective honor; they even regarded the convoy as an independent entity. This was not only due to Sirocco's personal charisma, but also to the unique nature of the convoy itself.

Furthermore, the outbreak of the One Year War granted the Jupiter Fleet considerable autonomy, allowing them to appoint their own personnel and maintain their own defense forces without the need for approval from the Federal Council. They also possess industrial capabilities, enabling them to independently research and produce mobile suits.
As the leader of the fleet, Sirocco could even decide the ownership of the helium-3 on board. After returning to Earth, he quickly "dedicated" the helium-3 to Djamitov.

“You did a great job. Now it’s up to our allies to perform.”

Sirlock gazed at the rubble, his human vision insufficient to discern what he truly sought. He could only confirm that the area belonged to the Federation.

"boom!"

A sudden tremor caused Sirocco, who was holding a glass of wine, to stumble and nearly drop it. "What happened?"

Sirocco frowned and opened the communication system to inquire with the bridge.

"That swan has gone crazy again!"

Just then, Sirocco sensed an unpleasant fluctuation of mental energy.

Sirocco was no stranger to this. This was a superhuman pilot from Neo Zeon, and the "White Swan" was already on the front lines when Axis first attacked the Jupiter.

However, she seems to have mental issues and occasionally loses control. As a result, the Neo Zeon mobile suits quickly dispersed, leaving the Newtype Research Institute staff to calm her down on their own.

"There is an enemy, the enemy is... the Federation!"

The clone pilot named Sindhu was shouting like a madman as the two floating cannons flanking his vessel, Demeter, launched a merciless attack on the Jupiter's bow.

The ship then shook again.

The attack did not pose a greater threat to the Jupiter for the time being, but Demeter was soon grabbed by the Zaku, which was painted white all over and had no legs but was made up of thrusters, and forcibly taken away from the Jupiter.

Sirocco watched this scene on the screen, his eyes cold. It was a clone, someone Sirocco considered beneath his notice. But this performance still put Sirocco on guard. Even a clone still possessed the characteristics of a New Human; could it see through Sirocco's scheme?

"I'm sorry, Captain Sirocco, it seems that Sindhu saw the Federation insignia on the bow and went berserk."

The New Human Research Institute quickly sent a message to Sirocco apologizing. After the Jupiteris "submitted" to Axis, the work of changing its markings began, but unfortunately, progress was always slow.

Axis was naturally dissatisfied, but Sirocco always had various reasons to make Axis's people put up with it.

The end result was that Sindhu frequently saw the Federal symbol and became emotionally unstable.

"It's alright, it didn't cause much damage. It'll be convenient to replace the signs after the repairs are done."

Sirlock spoke without much emotion.

"Haha, that's good. I look forward to Captain Sirocco visiting our institute again. His insights into the new humans are very impressive."

"Of course, there will be a next time."

Sirlock readily accepted the good advice.

However, their ideology? These guys at the New Human Research Institute completely fail to grasp the meaning of this entirely new species, treating them merely as useful soldiers. Perhaps what interests them isn't the ideology, but rather their own New Human talents, which they're trying to clone.

The most attractive aspect of the New Human Research Institute to Sirocco was simply the Sekrom device.

"The flash of the explosion..."

Axis's outburst was clearly witnessed by everyone in the gravel belt.

This made Sima somewhat worried about the situation inside the Jupiter. But even if something unexpected did happen, the situation was now irreversible and had no choice but to proceed.

"Jupiter, arrived at the target area!"

The subordinate's report came at just the right time.

"Men, it's time to land!"

Sima snapped his folding fan shut and shouted loudly, relaying his orders to all the Marine Corps members!
Suddenly, the MS and warships that had been lying in wait for a long time ignited, spewing flames and turning into streams of light as they rushed towards the Jupiter.

Their eyes were fixed solely on the Jupiter! The rest of the fleet, including those of Andre Tek and the Luna fleet, would do everything in their power to intercept it. Meanwhile, the Titans were ordered to attack from another direction.

The Titans seem to intend to conquer Axis this time.

"Why haven't the anti-aircraft guns been activated yet?!"

The Neo Zeon soldier in the fire control room roared and tried to draw his pistol from his waist the moment he received the alarm.

But the person who fired first was a federal soldier in the ventilation duct!

This scene unfolded in various important cabins on the ship, immediately eliminating the possibility of Neo Zeon destroying the Jupiter from within.

"Ship, turn around, open the hangar!"

Sirocco, naturally standing on the bridge, calmly issued orders.

The situation inside the ship cannot be brought under control simply by killing a few soldiers; there are quite a few Neo Zeon soldiers stationed inside this enormous ship.

So, Marine Jim, following plan, charged headlong into the hangar deployed to the side of the USS Jupiteris. At this moment, it was that amphibious assault boat, its only thought focused on the "land" before it!
"Om-"

Even as the beam of light passed right in front of them, the Marines carrying the Marines showed no intention of stopping!
The Gaza C cluster, which had just launched its attack, quickly faced retaliation. The remaining Rem, acting as guards, also began their offensive.

Just moments ago, the nerves of these Gaza C soldiers had been roused by Nademeter and they had relaxed. Now, they hadn't even been able to organize an effective defense. Their lines were quickly breached, allowing Marine Jim to successfully enter the hangar!
Inside the hangar, needless to say, were all Zeon mobile suits. Firstly, they wouldn't allow the Jupiter to retain its own mobile suit force, with the exception of Sirocco, who led the defection. Secondly, they wanted to utilize the Jupiter's factories to maximize production capacity.

The first thing Rem saw upon entering the hangar was the sudden opening of the hangar door, causing him to float painfully in the air and die due to lack of oxygen and pressure.

"Attack! We must quickly suppress the Jupiteris."

The space Marines, equipped with individual propulsion systems, rapidly dispersed from the hangar and advanced towards their designated combat positions. (End of Chapter)