On the 18th of March, 0079 in the Universal Century, the Principality of Zeon conducted its third drop operation. The 4th Terrestrial Mobile Division descended towards Earth. Leading the 908th Mobile Reconnaissance Company's 2nd Team was Chief Petty Officer Cuaran who also made his way to Earth. He later attempted to obliterate the Federation's "white mobile suit", commonly known as the "Gundam".