Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ takes place in Universal Century 0088, after the AEUG's victory over the Earth Federation's Titans. The war has left significant destruction, but Neo-Zeon, a powerful faction formerly known as Axis Zeon, continues to play a major role. Led by the Newtype Haman Karn, Neo-Zeon aims to control both Earth and the space colonies. In the midst of this conflict, the AEUG flagship Argama docks at the Side 1 colony Shangri-La for repairs.