Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny

Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny (ADVANCE OF Z 刻に抗いし者) is a light novel written by Junichi Kamino in 2010. It is a side-story of the Advance of Zeta: The Flag of Titans novel, and is set in U.C. 0085.

Plot Summary
Van Asiliaino, Danika McGuire, and her older brother, Ernest McGuire. The destiny of these three individuals with a connection stronger than family starts to change in a big way since the Zeon Forces invaded Earth during the One Year War. According to the author, Junichi Kamino, AOZ is the chronicle of their conflicts and growth. A story that draws a line of belief while seeking truth in a world without hope. It carries a message of finding hope by yourself in a closed society. Another Z Gundam sidestory, “Advance of Z: The Traitor to Destiny” was created with a new staff, new mecha, characters and setting establishment differing from that of "Advance of Zeta: The Flag of Titans".

Keraunos

 * Van Asiliaino - Age 19, a former Earth Federation cadet. He was interrogated by Titans for knowing the truth of the 30th Colony in Side 1's territory incident.


 * Danika McGuire - Age 19, she is a childhood friend of Van and young sister of Ernest.


 * Volker Merckx - He is the captain of the Zanzibar-class Keraunos.


 * Lucien Bendt - He then pilots a custom GM Cannon II, while his Hizack (Keraunos Squad) has been assigned to Danika.


 * Lopes Akiyama - He is the mechanic aboard the Zanzibar-Class Keraunos.

Earth Federation Forces/Titans

 * Ernest McGuire - Age 23, works as a teaching assistant at the military academy that Van and Danika attend. He is assign to Titans and pilots the RX-106E Hi-Zack (Vanargand)


 * Hewitt Reines - He is a captain and Titans member. He was assign to pursue the Keraunos.


 * Hincapie - An ensign and pilot of a Zaku Recon Type.


 * Obino - An ensign and pilot of the a GM Quel.


 * Lieutenant Commander Albert - He is Hewitt Reines' superior

Chapter 07: The Beginning of the War
In 0087 U.C., the conflict in space intensifies between Titans and AEUG, while in Earth, Keraunos join forces with Karaba to battle the Titans. Van piloting the Wagtail battles Hi-Zack (Vanargand) and surprisingly finds out the pilot is non other than Ernest McGuire.

Keraunos

 * RGM-79C GM Type C (Keraunos Squad)
 * RGM-79C GM Type C "Wagtail"
 * MSK-003 Wagtail II
 * RGC-83 GM Cannon II (Lucien Bendt Use)
 * RGC-83 GM Cannon II (White Coral)
 * RMS-106 Hizack (Keraunos Squad)
 * RMS-106 Hizack (Iris)
 * RMS-106 Hizack (Epidendrum)

Vehicles and Support Units

 * Zanzibar-Class (Keraunos)

Earth Federation Forces/Titans

 * MS-06E-3 Zaku Flipper
 * NRX-044 Asshimar
 * NRX-044Q Asshimar (Danda-Chakra)
 * RGM-79Q GM Quel
 * RMS-106 Hizack
 * RX-106E Hi-Zack (Vanargand)