Gundam 0079 is a retelling of a well-known story in Japan. It takes place on Earth's future where humanity has colonies in space and yearns for independence from Earth's government. A new weapon called "Mobile suit" plays a crucial role in the battles between these factions.
Nine volumes of Kidou Senshi Gundam 0079 were published in English as Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 by VIZ Media from January 2000 to January 2003.