In March of UC 0079, the Midnight Fenrir Corps is deployed on its first mission: capturing an Earth Federation base in North America as part of the Principality of Zeon's second Earth Drop Operation. Midnight Fenrir captures the base easily, demonstrating the effectiveness of Lt. Garret Schmitzer's idea to use small mobile suit groups to carry out surgical strikes on enemy targets.
On March 1, UC 0079, the Midnight Fenrir Corps launched its first mission: capturing an Earth Federation base in North America as part of the Principality of Zeon's second Earth Drop Operation. The successful operation showcased Lt. Garret Schmitzer's concept to employ small mobile suit groups for precision strikes against enemy targets.