Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 - Stardust Memories (Vol. 1)
This 13-part TV series takes place in the year 0083 of the Universal Century, between the end of the originalGundamand the sequelGundam Z. When Zeon rebels strike a Federation base, stealing a prototype Gundam suit armed with a nuclear warhead, young ensign Kou Uraki has to battle the Zeon hero of the One Year War, Anavel Gato, a.k.a. "the Nightmare of Solomon." Although he demonstrates remarkable piloting skills, Kuo is searching for something to believe in and/or a mentor, although he gets unexpected support from systems engineer Nina Purpleton. Fighting against the Zeon is preferable to fighting beside the obnoxious Lieutenant Bernard Monsha, the leader of the senior Federation pilots. Kuo is a less complex and compelling character than Lieutenant Shiro Amada in08th MS Team, but he displays more depth than the typical mecha jockey. Contains the first four episodes. Suggested 13 Up: Violence, profanity, risqué humor, alcohol use.--Charles Solomon