In the aftermath of Operation Stardust, the military organization known as the Titans came into power within the Earth Sphere.  Their job: to defeat Zeon remnants and maintain peace within the Earth Sphere.  However, their brutal methods and complete opposition to anyone not aligned with the Earth Federation would make them many enemies.

The anti-Federations groups Karaba and AEUG stood against them and their fighting would be the start of the Gryps Conflict.