The Epilogue

The Battle of the Morning Star, as historians would name it, was the final phase in the United Nations Forces' attempts in defeating Celestial Being. It was thus declared as a pyrrhic victory, with the loss of the thirty GN-X units along with several brave soldiers. These soldiers were honoured with the Order of the Unified Earth, the highest décor received in the Earth Sphere Federation.

Nunnally's Villa, Cape Williams, Australia Island

"Good morning, Sayoko," Nunnally called as she went into the kitchen.

"Oh good morning too, milady," Sayoko replied, "perhaps you could wait at the table. Your breakfast will be ready soon."

"Uh… Sayoko, I have a dream about Big Brother," Nunnally said, "he was fighting and was in agony."

"Come on, it was only a bad dream," Sayoko commented.

"But he hasn't been visiting us for a long time… since last year," Nunnally said.

"Probably must be busy with his work, with all the changes going on," Sayoko suggested.

ESF Parliament Building, World Capital – Brussels Free City

In the ESF Parliament Building in Brusells, thousands of various politicians were seated within the main chambers. In its centre, Schneizal stood over them for his address.

"One year ago, the world was split into an imperial empire, communist federation and liberal capitalist union. We were locked in perpetual bickering and the world hangs on the balance. It was that one year when we had overlooked our differences and reformed the United Nations into its third incarnation, the Earth Sphere Federation! With the consent of all its 328 member states, all national militaries are hereby abolished and merged into the Earth Sphere Federal Armed Forces as part of the Military Unification Plan. With one government and one armed force, I pledge as the Hegemon-Chancellor of the ESP to further govern and unite the world!"

With that, the people around him all applauded to Schneizal's speech. And the news crew had it all covered live around the world.

Imperial Palace, Alexaninople, Empire State

One of the first acts of the ESF was the Territory Reform Plan, which drew out new sub-national borders on UESF territory. The Empire State itself was the remnant of the former World Imperium, carved out of the remains of Pennsylvania, Maryland, eastern New York and Alexaninople itself. King-Emperor Bryon had since abdicated the throne and title and left it to Odysseus to rule as merely Emperor Odysseus. This new state surrounded the Iroquois Confederacy, and bordered the Republic of Virginia, Powhatan Confederacy, Republiken Nya Sverige (Republic of New Sweden), United States of New England, Holy Carolinian Dominion, Republic of Boone and Union of Industria.

In his private room, Odysseus watched the news clip along with his aide Sebastian.

"We gave up almost all our territory and your name as King-Emperor for this," Sebastian said, "this move of Your Majesty's is a cautioned path."

"Mr. Prime Minister, I hope that in your capacity that you would represent the Empire State through this," Odysseus said, "and I can sense that the nations do not enjoy rule from Alexaninople; best to dissolve it bloodless than to filth the Empire with blood of its people."

"I fear that there may be some, the Imperialists, who waged a guerrilla to reinstate the Imperium," Sebastian warned, "you should be careful now…"

Azadistan Palace, Tehran, Kingdom of Azadistan

A referendum was held in Azadistan and its people and government had voted not to join the ESF. Thus, it was one of the only nations left outside the UESF's domain… along with much of Africa and the Middle East.

The Sovereign Princess Marina was looking at the news with Schneizal declaring the joint military force of the ESF. Shirin just appeared by the door and had a bag with her.

"Shirin, you are leaving…" Marina said surprised.

"Yes, I have handed in my resignation. That was no joke," Shirin replied, "I will step down as Prime Minister of the nation. After our nation refuse to join in, I had decided to get some real change going."

She then walked away and left Marina to her own devices.

ESF Defence Department HQ, Brussels

Outside the main base of the UESF Defence Department, the Defence Minister of the ESP/former Defence Secretary of the Imperium, Kracarb Amabo, was standing in front of the HQ. He faced a giant widescreen of Schneizal's live broadcasted speech.

"Glad that Schneizal told me this ultimate plan to reform the world," he thought, "this united military force will only be the first step… the next step will be above the law…"

Behind him, there were endless rows of Mobile Suits. They were designed like the GN-X, but it was black instead. This was the GN-XII or Jinx II. Also, there were thousands of the ESP Army soldiers standing on attention there. Among those officers, there were Kati, Sergei, Cornelia, Guildford, Claudio, Andrei and Patrick. All were in light blue uniforms with a kepi hat.

Honda Civic Bar, Crashtown, Coloradan Free State

The Colorado region had since been declared a "Free State", a near anarchy in the American desert ruled minimally by the Council of Sheriffs in its capital of Denver and the Sheriff-General to lead them. In many ways, it was a paradise for outlaws and anyone who would not fit in an orderly society.

Crashtown was based near the Free State's border with the Theo-Democratic Republic of Deseret, and had most of its buildings built from car parts and similar objects. This gave an aged appearance to this relatively new town, founded one year ago.

True to its name, the Honda Civic Bar was built from car parts found in the Honda Civic series. It was the only bar in Crashtown, and frequented even by Desereters who needed a drink. In there, Ali, sitting in the bar with a bottle of vodka in his hands, was looking at a news report of the ESP declaration.

"It sucks, does it?" he cried, "with the world unified, where are we mercenaries gonna get our rice bowls?"

"Please, the world unified in peace… what a joke," the guy next to him declared.

Ali turned around and saw Jeremiah sitting there. There were already three empty broken bottles of beer, and he was chucking down a fourth one down his throat.

"Many have given their lives for peace… and yet the evil of Man runs deep…" Jeremiah said.

"You have to pardon that lad," the bartender said, "he always goes on with the philosophy junk after he got himself immersed in his drinks."

"Sorry milord, I have let you perish…" Jeremiah cried, "Forgive me…"

Veda System, Unspecified Locale

Inside a nearly circuit-like area, there was nothing but a null void within. Within the vastness, there was a sofa and a man reclined on him. He was V2 in the flesh, and his long golden mane of hair glowed all around his sofa. He wore a formal royal blue outfit, something one would see in Victorian England and with a white cape by the side.

There was a woman standing next to him, with her familiar green hair and amber eyes. She donned a sleeveless black dress, with black gloves that ran all the way to her elbows. The length of the dress itself ended near her ankles, where white high-heels were seen. On the other end of the sofa, a man wearing a blood-red suit with tie stood still. His face was completely shadowed by the darkness. In between them, there were another 5 more similar shadowed figures.

"So it has begun now," V2 commented, "we are the Innovators, future of humanity."

Abandoned Castle, Scottish Highlands, Scottish Republic

To see old castles rotting in the British Isles was a common thing, and it grew to quite an industry there. However, deaths were reported and sometimes, the government in Edinburgh would be forced to shut down those castles from public entry. Of course, there was no supernatural manifestation at all. But there was someone killing all the tourists to get the nosy folks away from it all.

In the dungeons of the castle, there was machinery running there. The remnants of the Dynames were there and a GN Tau Drive plugged to wires nearby. Lyle looked at a picture of his family when young and then turned to a radio broadcasting Schneizal's speech.

"This world…" Lyle commented, "It does suck sometimes…"

Luciano's Castle, Republic of Romania

Luciano resided in the most remote parts of mountainous Transylvania, a dark region of Romania even at night time. The castle he accustomed to was said to have belonged to a brutal warlord, and was eventually murdered by the very commoners he oppressed in his gory amusement.

Well, Luciano had bought the place as his personal summer home. His private bedroom was one of Gothic design, but filled with modern technology such as lights and a holoscreen. Luciano Bradley himself was on his bed and watched the news of the ESP.

"Now I got no excuse to kill legally if the world is joined up," he exclaimed.

The door knocked and Marika and Liliana came up. Both of them were in their nightgowns.

"Come to papa, the guy who saved you from the firing squad in court martial," Luciano laughed, "you should be grateful to your saviour."

Celestial Being Resource Satellite, Asteroid Belt

The Asteroid Belt was a remote region, with only several mines placed there as outposts. This gave the perfect hiding spot for Celestial Being to work in, from their resource satellites active in even Jupiter's orbit.

Wang Liu Mei and Hong Long were guests inside one of those satellites, and they were facing Ian for a talk.

"So Jeremiah has left us," Liu Mei said.

"Can't forgive himself, and strange that he's a soldier in the first place. But I guess he's just too broken now," Ian said, "but you are here not because of a chat with me."

"Yes, I would like to see the results for the tests of the new Gundams," she said.

"We have five of them made, and tests are going quite well for… four of them…" Ian said, "thank God we had recovered all 6 GN Drives or we will be at a loss."

"Pardon…four of them…" Liu Mei said, "What about that last one… Could it be the…"

"Yup, that one," Ian said, "I will show you…"

He pressed a button and a wall lifted up. Behind it, it showed a large humanoid form. Its head was definitely a Gundam head, and in black armour plating. There were various cannons placed along its body.

"So that is it, Gundam Apollyon," Ian said, "this thing is operating through a revolutionary system crafted by Aeolia himself. And to operate it, two GN Drives are needed."

"So is there anything more problems?" Liu Mei asked.

"Just minor bugs, but can't seem to get the huge lug moving," Ian said, "I mean I'm using the Drives from the Plutone and the Celestica, but nothing checks out much."

"It will be a disaster if it can't work out," Long remarked.

"I don't really care, and all remaining Observers are on my payroll, so further support will continue still," Liu Mei insisted, "that Gundam… it shall be the instrument to change the world…"