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The conflicts stalemate hadnt been brought on by strategic acumen or military advancement.

Humankind had simply obliterated itself in a manner of weeks, enacting horror upon horror on itself.

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The Federation fleet was decimated by Zeons mobile suit forces, and Revil himself was captured.

Just weeks after the war began, the loss of life on both sides was inconceivable.

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