Anno Domini

The Anno Domini (AD) timeline is an alternate universe within the Gundam franchise, introduced with Mobile Suit Gundam 00 in 2007. Set in the 24th century, this timeline aligns with the real-world Gregorian calendar, depicting a future where humanity has exhausted fossil fuel resources. To address this crisis, large-scale solar power systems are established, controlled by three major power blocs: the Union, the Human Reform League, and the Advanced European Union. These blocs depend on space elevators for energy, leading to global conflicts over resources. In response, a private military organization called Celestial Being, equipped with advanced mobile suits known as Gundams, intervenes to prevent warfare and promote peace. The central narrative unfolds across two seasons of Mobile Suit Gundam 00 (2007–2009) and the movie Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer (2010), along with several side stories and manga adaptations. A key feature of the AD timeline is the introduction of GN Drives, advanced energy sources that power the Gundams and emit GN particles, which have significant effects on human evolution and consciousness, leading to the rise of “Innovators” with enhanced cognitive abilities. The AD timeline is notable for its focus on contemporary issues like energy crises, international conflict, and philosophical themes surrounding human evolution and the ethical implications of advanced technology.