 Tominos original concept for the series was much darker, with Amuro  dying halfway through the series, and the crew of the White Base  having to ally with Char (whos given a red Gundam, no less), but  finally having to battle him after he takes control of the  Principality of Zeon. The original concept found expression in a  series of novels written by Tomino soon after the shows conclusion,  and elements of the storyline weaved themselves into Z Gundam and  Gundam: Chars Counterattack.