The jungle was mostly quiet save for the creaking trees and the chirps of birds. A small squad of Federation RGM-79 GMs was scouting an area near a deep marsh that flowed to the nearby river. They didn't yet know of the plans to assault the Federation Military headquarters in Jaburo concocted by Zeon ace Char Aznable.

The lead GM pilot noticed growing ripples in the water, turning his Mobile Suit to face the moss-covered body of water which caught the attention to the two rear GMs. What seemed to be the top of a head broke the surface of the water, skimming towards them before releasing a volley of smoke grenades. The GMs were caught by surprise as two other objects jumped out of the water, these were confirmed to be Mobile Suits, the lead suit landing on and crushing the lead GM before raising it's right arm and firing two rockets square into the Second GM's chest, destroying it. The third was hit by the clawed arm of the MSM-07 Z'Gok, the claws digging into the chest and impaling the pilot. The lead suit of the trio rose up, an MSM-04 Acguy followed by the rear suit that fired the smoke grenades, an MSM-03C Hygogg which crawled ashore on all fours.

"Commander Char, we've made landfall and are about to continue to the nearby hangars." The leader said over the radio, "Copy that, Talon. Good luck, Orange Stripes." Char replied. The trio of aquatic Mobile Suits began to move through the thick jungle, the leader, Captain Talon Gill, using his Acguy's claws to cut through the foliage. As they got within sight of the hangar, Talon stopped the trio, "Whiz, You come in from the right, fire off smoke grenades to cover our entrance." He said, turning his Acguy to face the Hygogg, "Roger." Whiz replied, moving down the cliff side. "Bang, move down to the left, be prepared to open fire as soon as those smoke grenades go off. I'll jump from here and fire rockets at the hangars." Talon ordered, the Z'Gok turned and moved down the left side of the cliff. Soon the grenades fired off, creating a thick grey fog around the hangars, the Z'Gok began to fire beams from its arm-mounted beam guns, the lasers melting straight through the stationary GMs, Talon leaped from the cliff, firing a barrage of rockets at the GM filled hangars, causing an explosion followed by an aggressive fire sprouting from the destroyed ammo cache.

The Z'Gok's monoeye turned to face the Acguy, "What are our next orders, captain?" Bang said over comms, "Fall back to the Jukon and await further orders from Commander Char." Talon replies. The trio began to fall back to the river, Talon taking one last look at the flaming hangars before leaving. The three were picked up in a Jukon-Class submarine, the three mobile suits being repressurized inside the MS bay. The trio of pilots stepped out of their mobile suits, carefully moving across the slick and wet catwalk and into the debriefing room. Thanks to the Orange Stripes, Jaburo's mobile suit force had been crippled for the most part, if Char succeeds in destroying the air defenses they'll be on perfect track for the full defeat of the Federation forces at Jaburo. Just as the Orange Stripes exited the debriefing room, Char's red and salmon pink Z'Gok docked in the submarine...it was missing an arm and was scarred up with dents dotting the body.

Char exited the mobile suit, and Talon could tell he was irritated due to both being Newtypes. "The Commander must've had an encounter with that Gundam...I'll go talk to him." Talon says, walking to Char's quarters. Entering the room, Talon took off his helmet and saw Char nursing a minor head wound, "I can sense your stress, Commander. Did you encounter the Gunda-" Talon was stopped by Char quickly standing up, "Do not mention him! My plan would've been flawless if the Gundam wasn't there..." Char growled out, wiping the small dribble of blood that began to fall on his mask. "I understand your anger, Char. I'm sure the attack will still cause quite a lot of damage." Talon said, trying to calm his commander. Char sighed and sat back down, "I can sense potential in you, you've led the Orange Stripes through dozens of operations with little failure. I am very impressed, Talon." Char said, bandaging the wound and taking some painkillers. "Thank you, Commander. I do the best because I learned from the best.

Char chuckled softly, "I didn't expect a compliment. In any matter, I have a new operation for your team." Char informed Talon, standing up. "What is it, sir?" Talon asked, ready to receive his orders, "The Orange Stripes are to make their way to the southeastern seaboard of North America. You are to lead an assault deep into the continent. I've gotten you transport, you are to leave immediately." Char informed, putting his stahlhelm on. "Understood, we will leave as soon as possible." Talon said with a nod, "Good hunting soldier, dismissed." Char said with a salute.

Talon put his stahlhelm on, saluting and walking out. As he walked down the hall he muttered something under his breath, "North America, huh? Your operations are getting stranger, Casval..."