The time is Cosmic Era 70, and due to the events of 'Bloody Valentine', the Earth and Plant are at war, with no side having a distinct advantage over the other. Earth seems to have all the modern vehicles, (tanks, planes etc) whereas Plant has mobile suits (humanoid robots, and canine like robots).
Cue to our hero, Kira Yamato, who seems to be a bit of a techno whiz. Watching his robotic bird, Torii, he has a flashback, where someone assures him there will not be a war between Plant and Earth. He is jolted out of his reverie .moreless
