Coordinator Kira Yamato and his advanced robot Strike Gundam have helped the Archangel through war zones. They discover Lacus Clyne, daughter of a high official of the Zaft Empire, but are unsure if she is a blessing or a curse. The Archangel is attacked by new Zaft mobile armors, led by Kira's best friend and dangerous enemy Athrun, which leaves the Archangel in the African desert instead of the Earth-controlled district of Alaska.

Printed Manga-style: book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. Originally published in Japanese. "As seen on TV!"--Cover.