Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny

Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny (Advance of Zeta: Toki ni Aragaishi Mono,ADVANCE OF Ζ 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, Danica 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.


 * Danica 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 - A former Zeon ace MS pilot and leader of Keraunos Squadron. He is a good CO who's always looking out for Van and Danica. He pilots a custom GM Cannon II, while his Hizack (Keraunos Squad) has been assigned to Danica.


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

AEUG

 * Dr. Alvíss - Lead developer of the Gundam [Kestrel] project.

Earth Federation Forces/Titans

 * Ernest McGuire - Age 23, works as a teaching assistant at the military academy that Van and Danika attend. He is assigned to Titans.


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


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


 * Gisele Albert - A Titan's officer. Ranking above Ernest, she captains the Heavy Fork-class land battleship Nicosia. Her rank is Lt. Commander.


 * Ethelbert Hincapie - Linus's subordinate and Ernest's comrade. A scouting specialist, he rarely participates in direct combat, preferring to provide support from the rear. His rank is Ensign and pilot of a Zaku Recon Type.


 * Ewen Bader - A Titans MS pilot put aboard the Nicosia to observe Captain Albert and Lt. Linus. His rank is Lt. Commander.


 * Rossweisse - A young Strengthened Human girl from the Oakland Newtype Research Institute. Like other Strengthened Humans, she developed an emotional disorder and was subsequently classified as "UF" (Unfinished).


 * Dr. Loki - A researcher from the Oakland Newtype Research Institute.

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.

Chapter 13: Newfound Strength
With Keuranos defeated and Danica being captured by the Titans, Ernest decides to head for space. Traveling to the La Vie en Rose-class hangar Rosa Gigantia, Van is chosen by Anaheim to be the test pilot for their prototype Gundam, the MSW-004 Gundam [KESTREL]. With this strength, Van launches in pursuit of Ernest.

Chapter 14: Premonition
Having seized the Salamis Kai-class ship "Delphi", Van and the others set sail for an AEUG asteroid base in hopes of recruiting a crew.The Delphi is drawn into the war between the AEUG and the Titans. Van is on patrol when his Gundam is attacked by a Titans Marasai.Piloting the Marasai is none other than Commander Birder.

Chapter 15: Encounters, and Reunions
Van, aboard the Delphi, participates in a prisoner exchange at the neutral colony Morgarten. After the ceasefire, he enters battle with Ernest and the Eltria in the surrounding space.Opino and Avie, in their first encounter with Cyber-Newtypes and the Gabthley, are shot down,an ominous sign of how the odds are stacked.

Chapter 16: Hope
The Delphi embarks on course for a rendezvous with the Radish. On its way, it is attacked by the Titans. An AEUG squadron sorties to do battle. However, Lucian's suit is struck by a beam from a Gabthley and destroyed. The pilot of the Gabthley is none other than Rossweisse, retuned as a Cyber-Newtype.

Keraunos

 * RGM-79C GM Type C (Keraunos Squad)
 * RGM-79C GM Type C "Wagtail"
 * MSK-003 Wagtail II
 * MSW-004 Gundam [Kestrel]
 * 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)
 * MSA-005 Methuss (Avey Alva use)

Vehicles and Support Units

 * Zanzibar-Class (Keraunos)
 * Salamis-class (Delphi)

Earth Federation Forces/Titans

 * MS-06E-3 Zaku Flipper
 * NRX-033 Matabiri
 * NRX-044 Asshimar
 * NRX-044Q Asshimar (Danda-Chakra)
 * RX-110C Gabthley (Hugin)
 * RX-110NT-1 Gabthley (Munin)
 * RGM-79Q GM Quel
 * RMS-106 Hizack
 * RMS-108 Marasai
 * RX-106E Hi-Zack (Vanargand)

Vehicles and Support Units

 * Heavy Fork-class (Nicosia)