At a testing ground, the AEU is demonstrating its new Enact mobile suit. Suddenly, a white mobile suit descends from the sky and swiftly destroys the Enact. This intruder is the Gundam Exia, and this marks the start of Celestial Being's first mission.

As the world reacts with confusion to Celestial Being's announcement, the Gundam Meisters prepare for a second mission which will clarify their intentions.

The Union ace pilot Graham Aker confronts Setsuna as he leaves Ceylon. In Tokyo, the news reporter Kinue Crossroad begins her own investigation.

Princess Marina leaves Azadistan and begins a worldwide diplomatic tour to seek help for her impoverished nation.

An international terror network has begun a campaign of bombing attacks in order to force Celestial Being to halt its armed interventions.

A mysterious benefactor has provided the three superpower blocs with a new weapon against the Gundams. Quickly establishing a military alliance, the superpowers organize an elite fighting force under the aegis of the United Nations.