Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Vol. 8

In the Gundam universe, the Principality of Zeon declares war on the Earth Federation, leading to a battle for the Thunderbolt Sector. Daryl Lorenz and his unit are sent to the Rig, a floating city where refugees and deserters from both sides of the war live, to recover Zeon's Reuse P. Device technology. Lorenz must infiltrate the Rig undercover and make contact with a Zeon operative to learn the secrets of the Nanyang Alliance and its leader, Sojo Levan Fu, who plans to do more than simply mass-produce the Psycho Zaku.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2018
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

In the year 0079, the space colony known as Side 3, led by the charismatic Zeon leader Char Aznable, declares independence as the Principality of Zeon and initiates a war against the Earth Federation. The Principality of Zeon, known for its advanced technology and militaristic ambitions, seeks to expand its territory and control the resources of the universe.

One year after the declaration of war, the two factions are engaged in a fierce battle for control of the Thunderbolt Sector, a region of space littered with the debris of destroyed colonies. The Earth Federation, led by the charismatic Federation President Bright Noah, mobilizes its forces to repel the Zeon invasion.

The mission to recover Zeon's Reuse P. Device technology, a powerful weapon that can turn the tide of the war, is assigned to Daryl Lorenz, a young and talented pilot in the Earth Federation's Mobile Suit Gundam unit. Lorenz and his team are sent to the Rig, a network of oil platforms located in the Nanyang Alliance territory, which has been repurposed as a floating city.

The Rig is a haven for refugees and deserters from both sides of the war, who have sought refuge in the relative safety of the floating city. The Alliance, led by the warrior monks of the Order of the White Rose, maintains order and discipline among the refugees, who are divided into different factions and clans.

Lorenz and his team are ordered to infiltrate the Rig undercover, posing as refugees seeking asylum. Their mission is to make contact with a Zeon operative and gather information about the Nanyang Alliance and its leader, Sojo Levan Fu, who is believed to be developing a secret weapon that could change the course of the war.

As Lorenz and his team navigate the treacherous waters of the Rig, they encounter a diverse range of characters, including Zeon soldiers, Alliance monks, and civilians caught in the middle of the conflict. They must use their skills and ingenuity to survive and gather the information they need, while also avoiding detection by the Alliance's security forces.

As Lorenz and his team delve deeper into the secrets of the Nanyang Alliance, they discover that Sojo Levan Fu has a far more ambitious plan than simply mass-producing the Psycho Zaku, a powerful mobile suit designed for combat. He is building a massive fleet of mobile suits, equipped with advanced technology and weapons, with the ultimate goal of conquering the Earth Federation and establishing a new Zeon empire.

Lorenz and his team must race against time to stop Sojo Levan Fu from realizing his vision of a new world order. They must confront the leader of the Nanyang Alliance and his loyal followers, who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets and their empire.

In the final climactic battle, Lorenz and his team face off against the Psycho Zaku fleet, led by the charismatic Char Aznable himself. The battle is intense and bloody, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. Lorenz and his team must use all their skills and resources to defeat Char Aznable and his forces, and prevent the destruction of the Earth Federation.

In the aftermath of the war, the Rig is left in ruins, but the legacy of the battle and the sacrifices made by Lorenz and his team live on. The Earth Federation is left in disarray, but the people of the universe are inspired by the courage and determination of Lorenz and his team.

The Universal Century year 0079 is a pivotal moment in the history of the Gundam universe, marking the beginning of a long and complex conflict that would span multiple series and spin-offs. The story of Daryl Lorenz and his team's mission to recover Zeon's Reuse P. Device technology and stop Sojo Levan Fu's plans for a new Zeon empire is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 146 x 209 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781421595061