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

As a second-generation mobile suit, the Nu Gundam was developed in 93. However, apart from the psychoframe, the technology required for its production and construction was not particularly special. The only difference was that its armor and power system were more powerful due to the advancement of technology.

However, in reality, the technology that emerged during the Gryps War in the original work was fully capable of meeting the technical requirements of the Nu Gundam, so Eli wasn't surprised that the Nu Gundam could be successfully created. It's worth noting that in Char's Counterattack, Amuro originally wanted to request a Zeta Gundam as an armament to fight Char, but it was rejected by the Federation's higher-ups, who were wary of it.

The fact that they would apply for the Z Gundam instead of other MS models at that time shows that MS from that era would still be effective in Char's comeback.

On the contrary, it is now that Eli is ordering Anaheim Electronics or Yashu Heavy Industries to produce a fourth-generation machine that he will encounter technical difficulties. This is the difference between a pioneering work and a masterpiece.

"Once these machines are completed, will we launch a campaign to subjugate Silver Thunder?"

Christina asked, which was also what everyone was most concerned about right now: What would Ander Tek's next move be?

Most people think this way: if it weren't for Silver Thunder, Ander Tec would have already achieved a stage victory. Not to mention the Gate of Sedan, even Earth should have fallen into their control.

This terrified the people of Earth. Influenced by the Titans' propaganda, many on Earth believed that Andre Tek and the Augu would force humanity to leave Earth.

"I don't know. Although we're tentatively formulating a battle plan with Silver Thunder as the hypothetical enemy, no one can predict how the battle situation might change. Besides, Axis is coming back."

Eli's eyes held a calm expression; he didn't believe that the impending completion of the Nu Gundam meant he now possessed a miracle machine capable of turning the tide of battle at any moment. The miracles triggered by the Nu Gundam weren't cheap products, easily activated by mere wishful thinking.

Therefore, from a realistic perspective, while the three mechs are indeed powerful, they did not truly deliver the final blow to Silver Thunder.

As for Axis, after the offensive three weeks ago, it only has two weeks left to travel to Earth. Although, according to reports from the front lines, Axis personnel chose to disarm and surrender after Gremi's death, it was ultimately due to Sima's infiltration that Andre Tek's fleet was able to occupy Axis and become its de facto ruler.

Meanwhile, almost half of the Titans' fleet, originally belonging to the Second Jupiter Fleet, was being redeployed under the guise of escorting Axis back to Earth Sphere before Axis. It's foreseeable that the Titans will either engage in a true decisive battle with Ond Tek before Axis's return, or they will focus their forces on the Jupiter and Axis, two units with relatively weak defenses, thus prolonging the strategic stalemate once they capture them.

Eli believes that given the Basque Country's current level of development, the latter option is more likely to be chosen.

Therefore, Eli wanted to choose the former.

In other words, aside from the Silver Thunder Extermination Plan being formulated by the strategists, Eli was considering whether he could force the Titans to launch a decisive battle against Ander Tek.

As for why it wasn't Andre Tek who launched the decisive battle first? It wasn't for any moral reason. If Eli could destroy the Tittis now, he wouldn't mind personally handing the Basque a drink.

The problem is that the universe is too vast. Even just the Earth sphere is an unimaginable territory. Why were the remnants of Zeon able to persist in their activities for twenty years? Apart from the protection of some individuals, the most crucial factor was the sheer size of the Federation's space domain and the insufficient control over its colonies.

Although Under Tek effectively controlled many colonies through his power to assist the garrison, it still took time for him to develop his own strength in the areas controlled by the Titans from scratch. That time was enough for the Titans' people to become Titans remnants.

After all, the original work contains an abstract event where staunch Titans supporters went to Jupiter and Mars after the Battle of Gryps to continue fighting with the remnants of Zeon there. Eli didn't want to see this happen, and the best way to prevent it was to get the Titans to actively gather their forces and launch a final battle.

With these thoughts in mind, Eli left the two MS factories and arrived at the residence that Granada had prepared for him.

Upon opening the door, one is greeted by lavish decor and floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of Granada. A mere reach into the wine cabinet reveals a vast array of fine wines, and if Eli so desires, the resources of this lunar city, and even the entire Granada, can be used to win his favor.

At the same time, many lunar residents are opposing Eli and are eager for him to withdraw from the lunar city and give them a completely neutral status, just like during the One Year War.

"What a spineless bunch. If you dare to do anything, I can use you to provoke the Titans and maybe even use you to make the Titans fight us head-on."

Eli didn't touch the other furnishings; he simply lay on the bed, turning his head to gaze at the brightly lit lunar city of Granada. Eli was currently on the first basement level of Granada, the most bustling area of ​​every lunar city. The residential area below was like a working-class district in a cyberpunk world, filled with the atmosphere of everyday life.

As for what lies below, that is the place where filth and evil reside, the dark side of the lunar city, this small society.

The Federation's current social structure resembles this lunar city, with a clear hierarchical division, yet each level has passageways for movement. So far, Eli has only been able to slightly expand these passageways, but hasn't been able to integrate the different levels. Therefore, relocating all the people from Earth is indeed a viable option to break this deadlock, and this is the solution Hathaway offered to the utterly corrupt Federation.

But does the universe lack hierarchical structures? Newly built colonies are not the same as those built earlier. For example, the Shangri-La colony where Zhu Rongji lives in ZZ is from the earlier batch, and its living environment and social resources are far inferior to those of the newly built Blue Noah. Furthermore, in terms of wealth concentration, there are countless entities in the universe similar to the Bicester Consortium.

When Hathaway was weak, he could lie in bed and ask Amuro and Char, "How can we change this corrupt system of the Federation?"

But Eli really had no one left to ask.
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"I was just joking. These guys actually dare to carry out a terrorist attack in the lunar city."

Eli frowned as he walked toward the port of Granada. He had been jolted awake last night while he was fast asleep, and then the building he was in was suddenly pierced by a beam of light, causing countless casualties.

If the police in the lunar city hadn't discovered the sniper-type Zaku I at the garbage disposal station, that shot would have been a perfect hit, achieving a feat equivalent to assassinating Kennedy.

In this vast underground city, Eli was watching the battle erupting in the city below from a helicopter. The origin of the sniper Zaku I had been laid bare before Eli—a Zeon veteran, hiding in the garbage disposal plant at the bottom of Granada, had suddenly repaired his long-abandoned Zaku and, without anyone noticing, climbed all the way up the garbage pipes from the upper to the lower levels, then, fueled by rage, precisely located the building where Eli was.

What an inspiring and uplifting story! It's like this kind of plot has played out before.

"Has the fake news already been spread?"

"Yes, the medical helicopter is in place, and another death row inmate of similar build to you has also been taken care of."

The adjutant beside him spoke without any concern that they might be exposed in the helicopter—there were quite a few other helicopters around them also fleeing towards the port.

"Assassination, no wonder they're from the Basques who used to run a secret service, they always resort to such low-level methods."

Eli watched as Granada's riot control GM struggled against the sniper Zaku I below. Even with the significant performance difference between the two, the battle position meant the riot control GM was bound to be constrained; it dared not use its ranged weapons, and its beam saber was limited to low-output mode, meaning only its Vulcan cannon would be used for distraction.

On their opposite side, the sniper Zaku I seemed to have no inhibitions. It stopped firing its beam sniper rifle only when the barrel overheated, and instead drew its thermal axe to engage in close combat with the riot control GM that surrounded it.

Even in close combat, the riot control GM was still at a disadvantage against the Sniper Zaku I! This was partly due to the difference in skill between the two pilots, but more importantly, it was because the riot control GM was subject to too many limitations. Even with a reduced-output beam saber, if the angle of the strike was wrong and it accidentally detonated the Sniper Zaku I's reactor, the issue wouldn't be about the number of casualties.

Instead, the question is whether Granada can still exist.

The sniper-type Zaku I was clearly aware of this, so it confidently exchanged a few blows with the riot control GMs before turning its back to the garbage plant and facing off. The heat axe in its hand was even turned so that the blade was facing its own abdomen, clearly a way of threatening Granada.

Eli watched the stalemate from the air.

But suddenly, a beam saber pierced through the wall of the waste treatment plant, severing the right arm of the Zaku and knocking down the thermal axe along with it!
Then, the beam saber's output suddenly decreased, turned around and stabbed straight into the cockpit of the sniper-type Zaku I, completely averting the crisis.

The riot control GM, which had also crawled up from the garbage duct, slowly withdrew its beam saber and silently watched the sniper Zaku I crash to the ground.

Then he realized that a helicopter was observing them, so he looked up, but his view was blocked by the helicopter's opaque glass.

"Who is the pilot of this Jim?"

Eli looked at the monitor on Jim's head and asked a question.

"Ah, let me see... It's Yazan, Yazan Gabor. A former Federation soldier who left the army after the Laplace Rebellion and was hired by Granada as the commander-in-chief of the MS forces."

Eli glanced at the riot control GM with a hint of interest. (End of Chapter)