Ad Stella

The Ad Stella timeline is a distinct chronology within the Gundam universe, introduced in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury (2022). Set in the 122nd year of the Ad Stella calendar (A.S. 122), this timeline explores a future where humanity has expanded into space, leading to the establishment of vast corporate-controlled economic zones. The narrative centers around the Asticassia School of Technology, an institution operated by the Benerit Group, where students engage in mobile suit duels as part of their education.

A significant aspect of the Ad Stella timeline is the development and use of “GUND,” a bio-technical system that integrates human nervous systems with mobile suits, enhancing their performance. This technology, however, is fraught with ethical concerns and leads to societal divisions between Earthians and Spacians. The series delves into themes of corporate influence, political intrigue, and the personal struggles of its characters, particularly Suletta Mercury, the first female protagonist in a mainline Gundam series.