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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny is the anime sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED produced by Sunrise and directed by Mitsuo Fukuda. The series spanned 50 episodes, aired in Japan from October 9, 2004 to October 1, 2005 on the Japan News Network television stations Tokyo Broadcasting System and Mainichi Broadcasting System. Set two years after the original Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, the plot follows the new character Shinn Asuka, a soldier from ZAFT, composed of humans born genetically enhanced labelled as Coordinators. As ZAFT is about to enter into another war against the regular human race, the Naturals, the series focuses on Shinn's as well as various returning characters' involvement in the war.
A year after its prequel's finale, and on December 25, 2005, a director's cut version of the final episode called 'Final Plus' aired with additional scenes and an epilogue. Gundam SEED Destiny's first English broadcast began on Canada's YTV starting on March 9, 2007[1] and it is also available in the United States on Comcast's Anime Selects On Demand network.[2] In November 2012, Sunrise announced through the last remastered episode of Gundam SEED a Gundam SEED Destiny HD remaster project.[3]
Eight pieces of music were used for the original series. The four opening themes were 'Ignited' (ignited -イグナイテッド-Igunaiteddo) by T.M.Revolution from one to thirteen, 'Pride' by High and Mighty Color from fourteen to twenty four, 'Bokutachi no Yukue' (僕たちの行方, lit. 'Our Whereabouts') by Hitomi Takahashi from twenty five to thirty seven, and 'Wings Of Words' by Chemistry towards the end. The ending themes are 'Reason' by Nami Tamaki from episodes one to thirteen, 'Life Goes On' by Mika Arisaka from fourteen to twenty five, 'I Wanna Go To A Place...' by Rie Fu from twenty six to thirty seven, and 'Kimi wa Boku ni Niteiru' (君は僕に似ている, lit. 'You are Similar to Me') towards the end, by pop duo See-Saw. The English TV dub used 'Pride' in place of 'Ignited', but used all other original openings. The TV dub also retained the ending themes. The 2013-2014 HD remaster of Gundam SEED Destiny replaces 'Wings of Words' with T.M. Revolution's 'Vestige' (vestige -ヴェスティージ-Vesutīji), a theme originally used only as the opening for the 'Final Plus' edition of episode 50.
The series was collected in a total of thirteen DVD volumes that were released in Japan from February 24, 2005 to February 24, 2005.[4][5] A DVD box from the television series that also included the special episode was released on April 9, 2010.[6] The North American release does not include the special episode entitled 'Edited' and thus it was not aired on English-speaking networks. 'Edited' is an alternate version of episode 6, 'The End of the World', and used bits and pieces of scenes of the original episode 6. The DVDs came with a specially made parody episode of Gundam SEED titled Gundam SEED Character Theatre. The series was released on twelve DVDs in North America in uncut bilingual format between March 14, 2006 and January 8, 2008.[7][8] The Final Plus episode was announced to have been licensed in July 2007,[9] with a single DVD released on April 15, 2008.[10] Two 'Anime Legends' DVD boxes volumes from the series were later released on January 13, 2009 and May 19, 2009 .[11][12]
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Episode list[edit]
| Phase # | Title[13][14] | Original airdate | English airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 'Angry Eyes' Transcription: 'Ikareru Hitomi' (Japanese: 怒れる瞳) | October 9, 2004 | March 9, 2007 | |
| Two years after the First Bloody Valentine War, Cagalli Yula Athha and 'Alex Dino' (Athrun Zala acting as Cagalli's bodyguard) meet PLANT Chairman Gilbert Durandal at the new PLANT, Armory One, to discuss important matters. At the same time, three unknown individuals infiltrate Armory One and steal three new ZAFT mobile suits. They are confronted by pilot Shinn Asuka in the ZGMF-X56S Impulse. | ||||
| 02 | 'Those Who Call for War' Transcription: 'Tatakai o Yobu Mono' (Japanese: 戦いを呼ぶもの) | October 16, 2004 | March 16, 2007 | |
| The battle at Armory One continues. Athrun helps Shinn in a ZAKU but fails to harm the three prototypes. Meanwhile, a Mirage Colloid cloaked ship attacks the colony, commanded by a mysterious masked man who pilots a new mobile armor. | ||||
| 03 | 'Warning Shots' Transcription: 'Yochō no Hōka' (Japanese: 予兆の砲火) | October 23, 2004 | March 23, 2007 | |
| The new ZAFT battleship Minerva chases the Girty Lue. Meanwhile, Cagalli and Athrun are led through the ship by Durandal but Cagalli is confronted by an angry Shinn. They find the enemy ship and the Minerva's mobile suits are ordered to launch. | ||||
| 04 | 'Stardust Battlefield' Transcription: 'Hoshikuzu no Senjō' (Japanese: 星屑の戦場) | November 6, 2004 | March 30, 2007 | |
| While the Minerva battles the Girty Lue, the Minerva pilots fight against the stolen ZAFT prototypes in the Debris Belt. Even though it looks bad for the ZAFT forces at first, they are able to overwhelm the enemy thanks to Athrun's plan. | ||||
| 05 | 'Scars That Won't Heal' Transcription: 'Ienu Kizuato' (Japanese: 癒えぬ傷痕) | November 13, 2004 | April 6, 2007 | |
| ZAFT soldiers loyal to Patrick Zala set Junius Seven on a collision course for Earth. Tensions rise between Cagalli and Shinn due to Shinn blaming the Athha family for his family's death. Meanwhile, Lord Djibril and Logos leaders decide to use the Junius Seven incident to destroy the PLANTs. While Yzak Joule and his squad plan to destroy Junius Seven's debris, they are confronted by GINN High Maneuver II units. | ||||
| 06 | 'The End of the World' Transcription: 'Sekai no Owaru Toki' (Japanese: 世界の終わる時) | November 20, 2004 | April 13, 2007 | |
| A three way battle between ZAFT, Phantom Pain, and the GINN High Maneuver II types, piloted by supporters of the late Patrick Zala, takes place at the debris of Junius Seven while it moves towards Earth. Athrun also helps in a ZAKU but is confronted with memories of his father when it turns out that the terrorists still believe in the path that Patrick Zala had chosen. Despite the efforts of the Joule Team and the Minerva crew, Junius Seven continues to move towards Earth. | ||||
| 07 | 'Land of Confusion' Transcription: 'Konmei no Daichi' (Japanese: 混迷の大地) | November 27, 2004 | April 20, 2007 | |
| The Minerva uses its Tannhauser cannon to destroy the large debris but hundreds of small pieces descend towards Earth and destroy cities while causing heavy damage and numerous casualties. Meanwhile, Shinn saves Athrun and they both land safely on the Minerva, which has entered the atmosphere. After the incident ZAFT provides aid to the damaged Earth, while the Minerva crew is informed about what the terrorists had said. The Minerva then heads towards Orb. | ||||
| 08 | 'Junction' Transcription: 'Jankushon' (Japanese: ジャンクション) | December 4, 2004 | April 27, 2007 | |
| The Minerva enters Orb where the ship is to be repaired. While this takes place Talia Gladys meets with Maria Bernes; also known as Murrue Ramius. Meanwhile, the Orb government is considering an alliance with the Earth Alliance much to Cagalli's dismay. Athrun meets Kira and Lacus. Athrun and Kira discuss what he witnessed in the ruins of Junius Seven and how he plans to go to the PLANTs. Shinn visits a memorial at Orb and meets Kira and Lacus. | ||||
| 09 | 'Bared Fangs' Transcription: 'Ogoreru Kiba' (Japanese: 驕れる牙) | December 11, 2004 | May 4, 2007 | |
| The Earth Alliance blames the PLANTs for the fall of Junius Seven and orders the PLANTs to disarm while they secretly prepare for an attack. In response, the PLANTs prepares their defenses. A battle starts between the two forces which almost ends in the destruction of the PLANTs when the Earth Alliance uses their new GAT-04 Windams armed with nuclear weapons. However, thanks to a new weapon, the attack is thwarted. Meanwhile, Athrun meets Gilbert Durandal. | ||||
| 10 | 'A Father's Spell' Transcription: 'Chichi no Jubaku' (Japanese: 父の呪縛) | December 18, 2004 | May 11, 2007 | |
| Athrun talks with Gilbert Durandal about the attack on the PLANTs and what his plans are. Because the people in the PLANTs are outraged, a Lacus look-alike hired by Gilbert Durandal calms the people. Athrun decides to do something and Durandal shows him the new ZGMF-X23S Saviour and offers him the chance to become its pilot. Afterwards Athrun meets the fake Lacus again, Meer Campbell. | ||||
| 11 | 'The Chosen Path' Transcription: 'Erabishi Michi' (Japanese: 選びし道) | December 25, 2004 | May 18, 2007 | |
| Cagalli tries to prevent her country from joining the Earth Alliance but the Orb council, especially the Seiran family, is against her wish to stay neutral. In the PLANTs, Athrun meets Yzak and Dearka and remembers the past while ZAFT prepares to send troops to Earth. The Minerva is warned by Andrew Waltfeld that they should leave Orb at once, because the country will ally itself with the Earth Alliance soon. | ||||
| 12 | 'Blood in the Water' Transcription: 'Chi ni Somaru Umi' (Japanese: 血に染まる海) | December 25, 2004 | May 25, 2007 | |
| The Minerva leaves Orb but an Earth Alliance fleet awaits them right outside Orb territorial waters. The Minerva is forced to break through, since Orb will not let them return. The situation worsens when the Earth Alliance deploys its new prototype mobile armor, but thanks to Shinn's SEED factor, he causes heavy damage to the Earth Alliance's fleet, and ultimately, their retreat. Meanwhile, Athrun rejoins ZAFT. | ||||
| 13 | 'Resurrected Wings' Transcription: 'Yomigaeru Tsubasa' (Japanese: よみがえる翼) | January 8, 2005 | June 1, 2007 | |
| While the Minerva crew praises Shinn for his incredible fight, Orb joins the Earth Alliance much to Cagalli's abhorrence. Meanwhile, Kira and his friends are attacked by Coordinators who attempt to assassinate Lacus using the new UMF/SSO-3 ASH mobile suits. Kira reactivates the Freedom to protect the woman he loves. Although he only disables the enemy mobile suits, the assassins activate self-destruct mechanisms for their mobile suits. | ||||
| 14 | 'Flight to Tomorrow' Transcription: 'Ashita e no Tabidachi' (Japanese: 明日への出航) | January 15, 2005 | June 8, 2007 | |
| Kira and friends discuss matters about the PLANTs during the aftermath of the assassination attempt. During that time, they are informed that Cagalli will be marrying Yuna Roma Seiran. Kira decides to use the Freedom to abduct Cagalli from the ceremony, returning to the Archangel. Yuna orders Cagalli's immediate capture. Instead, Colonel Todaka salutes while letting the Archangel submerge into the ocean. | ||||
| 15 | 'Return to the Battlefield' Transcription: 'Senjō e no Kikan' (Japanese: 戦場への帰還) | January 22, 2005 | June 15, 2007 | |
| Athrun is reinstated in the ZAFT military and appointed to FAITH. He is given the Saviour mobile suit and assigned to the Minerva. Captain Gladys is also appointed to FAITH, which creates something of a conflict in the command structure; Athrun and she now have more or less equal rank and strategic authority. | ||||
| 16 | 'Struggle in the Indian Ocean' Transcription: 'Indo-yō no Shitō' (Japanese: インド洋の死闘) | February 5, 2005 | June 29, 2007 | |
| As the Minerva leaves Carpentaria, it is attacked by Phantom Pain. During the battle, Shinn discovers the construction of a hidden Earth Alliance base who are oppressing the local citizens. He destroys the base to free the citizens, killing the fleeing soldiers. Back on the Minerva, Athrun slaps Shinn and tells him to use his power more properly. | ||||
| 17 | 'The Soldier's Life' Transcription: 'Senshi no Jōken' (Japanese: 戦士の条件) | February 12, 2005 | July 6, 2007 | |
| The Minerva arrives at the Mahamul base, and Captain Gladys discusses plans with commander Joachim Ruddle to fly through to Gibraltar. Athrun meets Shinn on the Minerva's deck and they talk about the responsibility of having power. | ||||
| 18 | 'Attack the Lohengrin' Transcription: 'Rōengurin o Ute!' (Japanese: ローエングリンを討て!) | February 19, 2005 | July 13, 2007 | |
| The Minerva must destroy a fixed positron cannon emplacement to break through to Gibraltar. Though hesitant at first after meeting Shinn, they are helped by a young resistance fighter named Coniel, who provides data of a secret tunnel that will lead near the positron cannon. The Minerva and the other ZAFT forces draw out the Earth Alliance mobile suits and mobile armor while Shinn heads through the tunnel and destroys the cannon. | ||||
| 19 | 'The Hidden Truth' Transcription: 'Mienai Shinjitsu' (Japanese: 見えない真実) | February 26, 2005 | July 20, 2007 | |
| Meer visits the troops at Diocuia's port for a morale-building concert. The Minerva's pilots are greeted by FAITH member Heine Westenfluss, who escorts them to Chairman Durandal. Durandal reveals ZAFT is fighting a war against the Logos, a secret organization who create wars for profit. | ||||
| 20 | 'Past' (Japanese: PAST) | March 5, 2005 | July 27, 2007 | |
| A recap episode explaining the events of the series and part of unexplained events in Orb from Gundam SEED, from Shinn Asuka's point of view. | ||||
| 21 | 'Wandering Eyes' Transcription: 'Samayou Hitomi' (Japanese: さまよう眸) | March 12, 2005 | August 3, 2007 | |
| Shinn meets a girl named Stella Loussier, who fell off a cliff while dancing and seems to have no past. He jumps into the water to save her, also seeing she goes out of control from hearing the word 'die'. He assumes she suffers from trauma possibly from a war. They shelter in a cave, because Stella can not swim, and get to know each other, with Athrun rescuing them later on. | ||||
| 22 | 'Sword of the Azure Skies' Transcription: 'Sōten no Ken' (Japanese: 蒼天の剣) | March 19, 2005 | August 10, 2007 | |
| The Minerva comes under attack again. But this time the Earth Alliance Forces are being assisted by the Orb forces. Seeing that they are cornered Captain Gladys orders the Minerva to fire the Tannhäuser. The Archangel arrives. So has the arrival of the Freedom gundam which is piloted by Kira Yamato. | ||||
| 23 | 'The Shadows of War' Transcription: 'Senka no Kage' (Japanese: 戦火の蔭) | March 26, 2005 | August 31, 2007 | |
| Cagalli intervenes and orders the Orb forces to stand down. But Yuna orders the Orb forces to attack to begin a three way battle. Kira's interference agitates the other pilots as he disables mobile suits on both sides, making him the prime target of Heine and Stella. As Stella charges to attack the Freedom, she kills Heine in the process. | ||||
| 24 | 'Differing Views' Transcription: 'Surechigau Shisen' (Japanese: すれ違う視線) | April 2, 2005 | September 7, 2007 | |
| After the battle at Dardanelles, the Minerva returns to base for repairs. Athrun temporarily leaves the Minerva to contact the Archangel with the help of freelance photographer Miriallia Haw. Meanwhile, Rey Za Burrel and Shinn are ordered on a recon mission of an abandoned Earth Alliance base nearby, and are disturbed by what they find. | ||||
| 25 | 'The Place of Sin' Transcription: 'Tsumi no Arika' (Japanese: 罪の在処) | April 9, 2005 | September 14, 2007 | |
| The abandoned facility turns out to be the place that creates the Extended pilots. The truth about this creation and the bodies they find traumatizes every ZAFT personnel tasked with securing the facility. The three Phantom Pain pilots hear of ZAFT at the lost facility, causing Auel to snap, and Stella to go berserk in her mobile suit, and heads to the facility on her own in an attempt to 'protect mother'. Shinn, with the help of Athrun, takes down her machine. | ||||
| 26 | 'The Promise' Transcription: 'Yakusoku' (Japanese: 約束) | April 16, 2005 | September 21, 2007 | |
| Stella is brought aboard the Minerva for medical treatment, while the Archangel works at getting Lacus and Andrew Waltfeld back into space. | ||||
| 27 | 'Unfulfilled Feelings' Transcription: 'Todokanu Omoi' (Japanese: 届かぬ想い) | April 23, 2005 | September 28, 2007 | |
| Lacus and Andy reunite with the crew of the Eternal while Miriallia rejoins the Archangel crew taking up her former position. Meanwhile the Minerva travels across the ocean on its way to deliver a sickly Stella to a ZAFT research facility, when they are ambushed by the joint forces of the Earth Alliance and Orb off the coast of Crete. | ||||
| 28 | 'Life Remaining and Life Scattered' Transcription: 'Nokoru Inochi Chiru Inochi' (Japanese: 残る命散る命) | April 30, 2005 | October 5, 2007 | |
| The Minerva fights the joint forces of the Earth Alliance and Orb. The Archangel again intervenes and Kira and Athrun clash again with Athrun losing. Shinn decimates the Orb forces in his anger and is even able to destroy one of the stolen mobile suits, but he unknowingly kills Captain Todaka who once helped him. | ||||
| 29 | 'Fates' (Japanese: FATES) | May 7, 2005 | October 12, 2007 | |
| Chairman Durandal muses about how Kira and Lacus met and their relationship. The episode also shows parts of the Chairman's own relationship with Talia Gladys and his motives. This episode is largely composed of footage from Gundam SEED. | ||||
| 30 | 'A Fleeting Dream' Transcription: 'Setsuna no Yume' (Japanese: 刹那の夢) | May 14, 2005 | October 26, 2007 | |
| Stella's condition worsens and Shinn overhears Captain Talia telling a doctor that the PLANT Supreme Council wants a living extended and Stella won't be living much longer. With the help of Rey, Shinn forcedly takes the dying Stella from the Minerva's sickbay and returns her to Neo Roanoke. | ||||
| 31 | 'The Endless Night' Transcription: 'Akenai Yoru' (Japanese: 明けない夜) | May 21, 2005 | November 2, 2007 | |
| Rey and Shinn are arrested, but Chairman Durandal orders the charges dropped. Stella is given the GFAS-X1 Destroy mobile armor, and levels three cities, including Berlin. | ||||
| 32 | 'Stella' Transcription: 'Sutera' (Japanese: ステラ) | May 28, 2005 | November 9, 2007 | |
| Both the Minerva and Archangel try to stop the Destroy, but Shinn hesitates when Neo tells him that Stella is the pilot. Kira blows up the Destroy, fatally wounding Stella and angering Shinn. Meanwhile, Captain Ramius encounters the defeated Neo. | ||||
| 33 | 'The World Revealed' Transcription: 'Shimesareru Sekai' (Japanese: 示される世界) | June 4, 2005 | November 23, 2007 | |
| Chairman Durandal makes a speech, which is televised worldwide. Lord Djibril is greatly angered by the speech, which blames the Earth Alliance, Blue Cosmos and Logos for the attacks by the Destroy and starting another war. Meanwhile, the crew of the Archangel debates what to do with the captive Neo, who is physically identical to their fallen comrade, Mu La Flaga. | ||||
| 34 | 'Nightmare' Transcription: 'Akumu' (Japanese: 悪夢) | June 11, 2005 | November 30, 2007 | |
| The PLANT Supreme Council supports Chairman Durandal's new policy, while ZAFT military headquarters issues orders for the Minerva to destroy the Archangel. Shinn defeats Kira and destroys the Freedom. The Archangel is apparently destroyed. | ||||
| 35 | 'Eve of Chaos' Transcription: 'Konton no Saki ni' (Japanese: 混沌の先に) | June 18, 2005 | December 7, 2007 | |
| Kira survives due to the Freedom's cockpit being intact, and is rescued by Cagalli. Durandal's words inspire a widespread popular uprising against Logos, while the damaged Archangel heads for Orb. Durandal visits the Minerva and introduces the Destiny and Legend mobile suits, which are intended as replacements for the Impulse and Saviour, respectively. | ||||
| 36 | 'Athrun on the Run' Transcription: 'Asuran Dassō' (Japanese: アスラン脱走) | June 25, 2005 | December 14, 2007 | |
| After being framed as a traitor, Athrun tries to escape in a ZGMF-2000 GOUF Ignited, taking Meyrin Hawke with him. They are pursued by Shinn (piloting the Destiny), and Rey (piloting the Legend). | ||||
| 37 | 'Thunder in the Dark' Transcription: 'Raimei no Yami' (Japanese: 雷鳴の闇) | July 2, 2005 | December 21, 2007 | |
| Shinn destroys Athrun's GOUF Ignited. Athrun and Meyrin, who are thought dead, survive. Ledonir Kisaka rescues them and brings them to the Archangel, which has returned to its underwater port for repairs. | ||||
| 38 | 'A New Flag' Transcription: 'Atarashiki Hata' (Japanese: 新しき旗) | July 9, 2005 | December 28, 2007 | |
| ZAFT and their allies attack Heaven's Base, and despite their great numbers, their forces are weakened by the new Logos weapon Nibelung and five Destroy units. The situation changes when the three mobile suits of the Minerva launch and decimate the Logos forces. Djibril flees the base before its surrender. | ||||
| 39 | 'Kira of the Sky' Transcription: 'Tenkū no Kira' (Japanese: 天空のキラ) | July 16, 2005 | January 4, 2008 | |
| After the Eternal learns Durandal's true motives, the ship is discovered by ZAFT forces and a battle ensues. Kira helps them with the Strike Rouge and reunites with Lacus. He then receives the new ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom from Lacus and disables the ZAFT units and ships chasing the Eternal with ease. | ||||
| 40 | 'Legacy of Gold' Transcription: 'Ōgon no Ishi' (Japanese: 黄金の意志) | July 23, 2005 | January 11, 2008 | |
| ZAFT attacks Orb because Djibril was given sanctuary there. To help the country, Erica Simmons and Ledonir give Cagalli the golden mobile suit, ORB-01 Akatsuki, which was given to her by her father. Regaining the command of her country, Cagalli orders for Yuna to be arrested for treason and regroups the Orb forces. The battle turns in favour for Orb, so the Minerva's pilots are ordered to deploy, but Shinn decides to deploy alone. | ||||
| 41 | 'Refrain' Transcription: 'Rifurein' (Japanese: リフレイン) | July 30, 2005 | January 18, 2008 | |
| Athrun and Kira recall the past events from their perspective and explain why they follow the paths they have chosen. NOTE: This episode is omitted in the HD Remaster version of Gundam SEED Destiny. Thus making 'Freedom and Justice' the new episode 41. | ||||
| 42 | 'Freedom and Justice' Transcription: 'Jiyū to Seigi to' (Japanese: 自由と正義と) | August 6, 2005 | January 25, 2008 | |
| As the attack on Orb continues, Cagalli faces off against Shinn. She is saved by the timely arrival of Kira who descended from space with Lacus. Shinn is forced to retreat to resupply. While Kira continues to destroy ZAFT forces, Lacus shows Athrun the ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice and gives him the decision to choose whether he wishes to stay away from the battle or become a soldier again and fight for what he believes in. | ||||
| 43 | 'A Call for Counterattack' Transcription: 'Hangeki no Koe' (Japanese: 反撃の声) | August 13, 2005 | February 1, 2008 | |
| Athrun intervenes in the battle between Kira, Shinn, and Rey, which shocks Shinn who believed that he had killed Athrun previously. Yuna is crushed by a GOUF Ignited when he tried to escape while Djibril successfully escapes to the Moon aboard an orbital shuttle. With the ZAFT flagship destroyed, Captain Gladys takes command and orders a temporary retreat. After the battle, Cagalli broadcasts a global announcement about the war with Logos but she is interrupted by Meer, who is in turn interrupted by the real Lacus. | ||||
| 44 | 'Lacus Times Two' Transcription: 'Futari no Rakusu' (Japanese: 二人のラクス) | August 20, 2005 | February 8, 2008 | |
| The real Lacus on television states that there is someone who has the same face, voice and name as herself in the PLANTs. She also states that people should find out more about Chairman Durandal's actions before believing in his lies. Djibril arrives at the Daedalus Lunar Base, where he fires the Orbital All-Aspect Tactical Cannon, Requiem, at the PLANT capital, Aprilius. The attack on Aprilius fails, but Januarius One through Four is hit, and they collide into December Seven and Eight causing them to collapse also. The Minerva returns to space. | ||||
| 45 | 'Prelude to Revolution' Transcription: 'Henkaku no Jokyoku' (Japanese: 変革の序曲) | August 27, 2005 | February 15, 2008 | |
| After the attack on the PLANTs by the Requiem, the Orb forces begin their preparations to leave Earth. ZAFT begins their assault on Requiem and the Minerva is sent to the front lines. Lunamaria is given the task of destroying Requiem's controls while the Destiny, the Legend, and Minerva divert the enemy's attention away from her. The Destiny and the Impulse destroy Requiem's controls. Djibril attempts an escape on the Girty Lue, but Rey discovers him and destroys the Girty Lue. Cagalli parts with the crew of the Archangel and watches the ship leave for the Moon. | ||||
| 46 | 'The Song of Truth' Transcription: 'Shinjitsu no Uta' (Japanese: 真実の歌) | September 3, 2005 | February 22, 2008 | |
| While gathering intelligence under the guise of a shopping trip at Copernicus City, Lacus receives a message from Meer, who is afraid of being killed. Though Athrun and Meyrin insists it is a trap, Lacus decides to meet Meer anyway. The would-be assassins are killed, but Meer is mortally wounded. | ||||
| 47 | 'Meer' Transcription: 'Mīa' (Japanese: ミーア) | September 10, 2005 | February 29, 2008 | |
| A funeral is held for Meer on the Archangel. Athrun, Kira, Lacus, and Meyrin read Meer's diary and learn why she had aided Durandal. | ||||
| 48 | 'To a New World' Transcription: 'Shinsekai e' (Japanese: 新世界へ) | September 17, 2005 | March 7, 2008 | |
| Chairman Durandal calls for the implementation of the 'Destiny Plan', which is supposed to decide the fate of each individual on a genetic level. Only the Orb Union, the Kingdom of Scandinavia, and the Atlantic Federation reject this plan. ZAFT repairs Requiem and fires it at the Earth Alliance lunar base of Arzachel, killing the President of the Atlantic Federation. Terminal forces head towards Relay Station 1 of Requiem. | ||||
| 49 | 'Rey' Transcription: 'Rei' (Japanese: レイ) | September 24, 2005 | March 21, 2008 | |
| Shinn and Rey are transferred to Messiah. Shinn is confronted by Durandal and Rey. Shinn finally decides to follow the course of action pointed out by Durandal and Rey. The Minerva arrives at Station 1 and begins their assault on the Archangel and Eternal. Lunamaria sorties in the Impulse and when she goes to take out the Eternal Meyrin calls out to her to stop her. 'Lunamaria is shocked that Meyrin is still alive and that she is on board the Eternal. Meanwhile Athrun is reunited with Dearka and an angry Yzak who decide to help him destroy Station 1. In the aftermath, Kira and Athrun destroys Relay Station 1, and Terminal forces go to attack Requiem itself. | ||||
| 50 | 'The Final Power' Transcription: 'Saigo no Chikara' (Japanese: 最後の力) | October 1, 2005 | March 28, 2008 | |
| Kira in the Strike Freedom is confronted by Rey in the Legend. Meanwhile, Athrun in the Infinite Justice battles Lunamaria in the Impulse and Shinn in the Destiny. Requiem is destroyed in a joint effort of the Infinite Justice and Mu in the Akatsuki. The combined efforts of the Archangel and the Infinite Justice, damage the Minerva, causing it to crash onto the Moon. Durandal and Kira confront each other in the collapsing Messiah. Durandal is shot by Rey, and Captain Gladys orders Kira to leave as she, Rey and Durandal are killed when the Messiah falls to the Moon surface. The Second Bloody Valentine War ends. NOTE: In the HD Remaster version of Gundam SEED Destiny, this is episode 49, and the new episode 50, using footage from the Special Episode 'Final Plus', is called The Chosen Future. | ||||
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Episodes[edit]
The opening theme for Final Plus was 'Vestige' (vestige -ヴェスティージ-Vesutīji) by T.M.Revolution.
| Phase # | Title | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Plus (15.5) | 'Destiny' (Japanese: DESTINY) | January 29, 2005 | |
| Retitled Phase 15.5. A recap of the first fifteen episodes of Gundam SEED Destiny. | |||
| Final Plus (51) | 'The Chosen Future' Transcription: 'Erabareta Mirai' (Japanese: 選ばれた未来) | December 25, 2005 | |
| Retitled Phase 51. Replaces Phase 50, also known as an OVA episode. Includes an extended battle and several new and changed scenes. Also features a longer ending to the series which explains the ending of the war and shows the meeting between Kira Yamato and Shinn Asuka as the two decide to work together. | |||
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition - Tetralogy movies[edit]
| Phase # | Title | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special–I | 'The Shattered World' Transcription: 'Kudakareta Sekai' (Japanese: 砕かれた世界) | May 2, 2006 May 3, 2006 | |
| Covers the events of Gundam SEED Destiny Phases 1 to 13. | |||
| Special–II | 'Their Respective Swords' Transcription: 'Sorezore no Tsurugi' (Japanese: それぞれの剣) | July 27, 2006 July 28, 2006 | |
| Covers the events of Gundam SEED Destiny Phases 14 to 28. | |||
| Special–III | 'The Hellfire of Destiny' Transcription: 'Sadame No Gōka' (Japanese: 運命の業火) | October 8, 2006 | |
| Covers the events of Gundam SEED Destiny Phases 29 to 42. | |||
| Special–IV | 'The Cost of Freedom' Transcription: 'Jiyū no Daishō' (Japanese: 自由の代償) | February 23, 2007 | |
| Covers the events of Gundam SEED Destiny Phases 43 to 50 and 'Final Plus'. | |||
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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Last Impression
Created by: Lonely-Avenger
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DISCLAIMER:
All content of this anime originally belongs to Bandai and Sunrise Agency of Japan, with some exceptions of created characters by the writer. This story is created for the purpose of reading pleasure. All rights reserved.
AUTHOR'S NOTE
I figured I'd write my version of GUNDAM SEED, after thinking much about its story and flow. Particularly, I was turned off with some elements found there, and decided to tinker with some interesting scenarios.
However, I must stress this: this story contains MAJOR spoilers for those of you readers who haven't watched this anime. I urge you to watch it first before reading this story! Otherwise, you'll be confused with the content I've made and make comparisons of them with the anime.
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Kenji Hyne
Allegiance: ZAFT, Earth Alliance, Four Ships' Alliance
Birthday: January 1, C.E. 54
Age: 17
Blood Type: AHair: Light-brown, short, spiked
Eyes: Amethyst
Height: 174 cm
Status: Coordinator
Mobile Suit(s): CGUE Kenji Hyne Custom, Seraph Gundam, Absolution Gundam
Bio:He's a coordinator who was a former ZAFT soldier fighting against the EA after the 'Bloody Valentine' incident occurred. Aghast at that event, he witnessed firsthand at the concept of war.
As a child, he was raised by foster parents Takashi and Eleanor Raine and was later trained to join the ranks of ZAFT military by the age of 15. After a number of difficult missions fulfilled, he rose quickly in the ranks, elevating to the position of Commander. His deeds were distinguished and admirable, gaining the respect of fellow comrades and high-ranking superiors, even with National Defense Chairman Patrick Zala and Commander Rau Le Creuset.
Also an ace pilot, he piloted a customized CGUE with improved features and added firepower, with a paint black scheme and an insignia of an angel with a cross embedded behind it. He gained the nickname 'Dark Avenger' due to his CGUE's paint scheme and his exceptional fighting skill.
His success in missions is attributed to his piloting skills, but also stemming from a highly-evolved sense of intuition and insight in battle. He engages the enemy with swift accuracy and persistence. It was said by fellow ZAFT soldiers that 'he fought like a man possessed… he was a demon in battle, no, more like… the searching avenger of his fallen allies.'
But as battles with the EA prolonged, Kenji witnessed first-hand atrocities some of his fellow ZAFT soldiers committed --- personally killing surrendered EA soldiers, extreme suicidal attacks on scores of EA forces, etc. He became disgusted with his organization's methods, and had doubts on his path as a ZAFT soldier.
After two years of serving ZAFT, he resigned and headed to Earth, settling down in the neutral Kingdom of Orb, believing it to be a safe haven from the EA and ZAFT. He settled there for quite some time, taking in a job as a freelance bodyguard. He managed to get by thanks to that, earning much due to the high rewards in dangerous missions assigned to him by his clients, that he was able to assume the noble title of 'Lord', becoming one of the few respected, high-class individuals in the kingdom.
He managed to reclaim his CGUE, thanks to a friend working in the MS division of ZAFT military who arranged it to be dismantled, with the parts packed in a container to be shipped off secretly to Kenji. In turn, he rebuilt it with help from a respected mentor of his, the mysterious masked informant, who surprised him with an existence of a living family relative, Peter Hyne, his uncle. Stunned by the news, Kenji decided to store away his CGUE in a secret location in Orb for safekeeping, and later reunited with his uncle, resulting in a heartfelt reunion.
Kenji was a close friend with Eiji Shinonome, also a fellow ZAFT soldier. Their teamwork in the battlefield was unmatched and wreaked havoc on EA forces during skirmishes. The two were also one of the few well-respected soldiers in ZAFT, due to their numerous achievements and contributions to their organization. However, their personal views and beliefs on war somewhat drove a wedge between them, and it also became a reason to Kenji's resignation from ZAFT. Adding his first love's death didn't help their friendship heal over time, enraging Eiji to view him as a traitor.
At present, he's working as a MS researcher in one of Morgenroete Inc.'s research facility branch located in the neutral space colony and satellite of Heliopolis.
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Eiji Shinonome
Allegiance: ZAFT, Four Ships' Alliance
Birthday: December 25, C.E. 54
Age: 17
Blood Type: A
Hair: Silver, long
Eyes: Baby blue
Height: 174 cm
Status: Coordinator
Mobile Suit(s): CGUE Eiji Shinonome Custom, Spawn Gundam, Retribution Gundam
Bio:Like Kenji, Eiji is a coordinator serving as a ZAFT soldier. He grew up with a foster mother and was trained during childhood ready to join up ZAFT military by the age of 15. He participates in nearly any mission, and got first taste in dealing with EA forces. This changed his view on war, and slowly he grew a sense of commitment and loyalty to ZAFT.
The 'Bloody Valentine' incident affected him much as the rest of his fellow comrades. It fueled his hatred for the EA, harboring distrust and personal vengeance. He had more reason to do so, because it took away the life of a loved one named Lunamaria Minami, who happened to be Kenji's first love. Due to deep thinking and realizing not to jeopardize his friend's happiness, Kenji sacrificed his by letting Eiji be with her instead. Deeply heartbroken by this, Lunamaria understood, and learned to love Eiji well.
He grew to be a battle-hardened soldier and developed an interest in strategy; one thing clear to him is victory. It's this concept that whets his appetite for battle, and he shows his enthusiasm and enjoyment through his CGUE's actions.
He prefers working on dangerous missions that were deemed impossible to win, but in the end and through sheer perseverance, he'll always find a way to turn the tables on the enemy and bring victory. Enemies fear him as the 'Red Reaper', due to his CGUE's red paint scheme and his tenacity to engage any enemy. It was said by fellow ZAFT soldiers that 'much alike the 'Dark Avenger', he's like the grim reaper of battle… he delights in the complete decimation of the enemy, sometimes chasing them relentlessly.'
Because of his successes in missions, he quickly rose in the ranks, elevating to the position of Commander just as Kenji.
Also, it was there that they formed a close friendship with each other, like brothers. But unfortunately, it was also at that time when they had their differences regarding on their different views on war. And also Lunamaria's death brought up didn't help matters either. Finding out Kenji's disgust with ZAFT military methods, he tried to persuade him that it was a matter of survival: the weak perish, and the strong prevail (in other words, the Coordinators shall be deemed as the strongest race). This line also stemmed from the same POV of the National Defense Chairman, Patrick Zala.
In the end, Kenji decided to lay down arms and quit ZAFT military. This enraged Eiji, who now viewed him as an adversary, and saw it as an act of betrayal.
Currently, he's just on a routine up-for-grabs mission, a routine where he picks out a mission, accomplishes it, and moves on to the next one.
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Peter Hyne
Allegiance: Earth Alliance, Four Ships' Alliance
Birthday: September 31, C.E. 33
Age: 38
Blood Type: A
Hair: Dark-brown, long
Eyes: Black
Height: 176 cm
Status: Natural
Bio:
An uncle to Kenji, he's the only family to him. He regards the young soldier as his son, for he's an image of his parents, who were believed to pass away in a mysterious accident while he was a baby. His occupation is a researcher specializing in electronic warfare, working in the research facility of Morgenroete, located in the neutral colony and satellite of Heliopolis.
Unknown to Kenji, he hides a dark secret, one which he can't afford to let the young soldier to know… for it might break him.
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Aile Kato
Allegiance: Four Ships' Alliance
Birthday: June 1, C.E. 21
Age: 50
Blood Type: A
Hair: Gray, short
Eyes: Azure
Height: 176 cm
Status: Natural
Bio:
He's a researcher responsible for the G Project, a crash program to develop mobile suits that could be piloted by Naturals. First-generation mobile suits were too complex for Naturals to control, and could only be piloted by Coordinators. The G project began in C.E. 69 under the guidance of Admiral Lewis C. Halberton to produce G Weapons and reached fruition in C.E. 71.
The G mobile suits eventually became known collectively as 'Gundams' after the acronym for their mobile operating system --- General Unilateral Neuro-link Dispersive Automatic Maneuver.
The five mobile suits developed under the G Project were: GAT-X102 Duel, GAT-X103 Buster, GAT-X105 Strike, GAT-X207 Blitz, and GAT-X303 Aegis.
Several later mobile suits were derived from the G Project, all designated GAT-01 with a suffix to indicate which suit they were developed from. 'A' or no suffix designates mobile suits derived from the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam, 'D' designates mobile suits derived from the GAT-X102 Duel Gundam, and 'E' designates mobile suits derived from the GAT-X103 Buster Gundam.
Aside from the first five mobile suits mentioned above, Aile also began a personal MS project, spearheading the design and development of the GAT-XP01 Seraph and the GAT-XP02 Spawn. He first came up with the concept of the N-Jammer Canceller, which could negate effects of the N-Jammer. He took a step further by installing them into their reactors, making them the first nuclear-powered mobile suits created. This meant they'd have far greater power output than the previous generation of battery-powered mobile suits, as well as virtually unlimited operating time.
The N-Jammer is a device which suppresses nuclear fission reactions by blocking the movement of free neutrons. Its effective range is so great that even a handful of these devices are sufficient to cover the entire Earth, nullifying all nuclear weapons and powerplants on the planet's surface. The N-Jammer also has the side effect of disrupting radio waves, thus rendering radar and conventional communications useless, and for this reason space warships are equipped with these devices as an electronic countermeasure.
Why this researcher came up with the idea of two nuclear-powered MS is a mystery, but it's safe to assume it was for personal reasons.
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Lloyd Aster
Allegiance: ZAFT, Four Ships' Alliance
Birthday: March 3, C.E. 31
Age: 40
Blood Type: A
Hair: Blonde, buzz-cut
Eyes: Red
Height: 180 cm
Status: Coordinator
Bio:He is a ZAFT captain of a Nazca-class battleship, the Geneva. He's seen his share of battles, including the Grimaldi Front, where it took place in the EA's lunar base. However, unlike Rau Le Creuset, he opted not to take glory for his deeds. An imposing and built man, he's a seasoned war veteran. His red eyes brought him the nickname 'Captain Devil', added with his die-hard attitude and devoted loyalty to ZAFT.
All that would change when the mysterious masked informant, known later as Vann Falken, required his help. Working for an unknown employer, and as well hiding beneath a mask to conceal his identity, he'd be giving a mystery for the captain to unravel.
Knowing well it'd involve the secret MS project carried out in Heliopolis, he'll try to follow up his investigation to the end.
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CRUSADER SQUAD
This is a small squad of GINNs in service under the Geneva, commandeered by Captain Lloyd Aster. The GINNs in this squad are white-painted High-Maneuver Types, and are customized to the pilots' liking. They are represented with an insignia of a caped knight wielding a large sword and shield painted in a crucifix. Its pilots are:
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Ryu Katsuragi (Call-sign: Crusader-01)
Allegiance: ZAFT, Four Ships' Alliance
Birthday: January 31, C.E. 54
Age: 17
Blood Type: A
Hair: Black, flat-top
Eyes: Black
Height: 175 cm
Status: Coordinator
Bio:The leader of the squad, he's a serious and determined person who'll make sure that his team gets the job done. He's fiercely loyal to the Geneva's captain, for he was his mentor back in his days in ZAFT military academy; he looks up to him as a role model. He cares for his squad, and will always put their safety ahead of his. He hopes to help end the war between EA and ZAFT.
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Barry Walters (Call-sign: Crusader-02)
Allegiance: ZAFT, Four Ships' Alliance
Birthday: July 4, C.E. 55
Age: 16
Blood Type: B
Hair: Azure, short-spiked
Eyes: Green
Height: 175 cm
Status: Coordinator
Bio:An easy-going, laidback person, he provides the squad with his cheery nature. He never fails to bring smiles to the squad. Even when going into battle, he'll find an opportunity to crack a funny remark or two. Humor aside, he provides the much-needed moral support to the squad, and his piloting skills back him up, proving he's no pushover in MS battle.
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Lisa Sanada (Call-sign: Crusader-03)
Allegiance: ZAFT, Four Ships' Alliance
Birthday: May 5, C.E. 54
Age: 17
Blood Type: A
Hair: Dark-brown, long with ponytail
Eyes: Brown
Height: 171 cm
Status: Coordinator
Bio:
When it comes to fighting, she dedicates herself to be the best of the best. She used to be an unstoppable ZAFT ace, beating other aces and smashing their MS out of their misery in duels. Hoping to find a real challenge among any ZAFT pilots, she issued a challenge. Ryu came along and answered the challenge, soundly defeating her in a duel with his customized GINN. Due to this, she regards him as a worthy adversary, and she often takes spare time sparring with Ryu, training herself. Competition aside, she holds him in respect. But lately, that respect gave rise to mixed feelings for her squad leader.
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Miho Lenore (Call-sign: Crusader-04)
Allegiance: ZAFT, Four Ships' Alliance
Birthday: November 9, C.E. 55
Age: 16
Blood Type: AB
Hair: Purple, short
Eyes: Purple
Height: 170 cm
Status: Coordinator
Bio:
Although not wanting to become a pilot to fight the war, she nevertheless became one at her parents' request. A soft-spoken, kind person, she's the type to provide a soft spot at heart and in her actions. She's not that hyped up into fighting like other ZAFT pilots. She hopes to continue her piloting to help end the war between EA and ZAFT.
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Lunamaria Minami
Allegiance: N/A
Birthday: February 14, C.E. 55
Age: 16
Blood Type: A
Hair: Crimson, long
Eyes: Blue
Height: 159 cm
Status: Coordinator
Bio:A cheery, polite girl like Lacus Clyne, she was full of life. She and her family settled in PLANT Junius-Seven a few years back, before the 'Bloody Valentine' incident occurred. It was there that she met up with Eiji and Kenji at college. At first sight, she developed an interest to Kenji, which over time, blossomed to love. She confessed her feelings to him at one special day, February 14, when she was 14 (C.E. 69).
However, Kenji was a thoughtful person who valued friends highly. Seeing his best friend Eiji having a romantic interest with Lunamaria as well, he too also had the same feelings; he considered her his first love. But, he didn't want to jeopardize their friendship by breaking Eiji's heart, and so, sacrificed his happiness to be with Lunamaria, leaving her to Eiji up for grabs. This broke the girl's heart, but she understood his reason. In return, she slowly learned to love Eiji instead.
But a lingering wish was in her heart: to attend military academy, enlisting in ZAFT with Eiji and Kenji. Unfortunately, it couldn't be fulfilled, due to the 'Bloody Valentine' incident.
Her death brought down Eiji and Kenji's spirits. It also became part of the reason for Kenji's resignation from ZAFT and his friendship with Eiji shattered.
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Masked Informant
Allegiance: N/A
Status: Coordinator
Bio:
Nothing much is known about this mysterious figure, except that he's a spy working for an unknown official in PLANTs, who's developed an interest in the secret mobile suit project rumored to be developing in Heliopolis.
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Seraph Gundam
Model Number: GAT-XP01 + AQM/E-X04Code Name: Seraph Gundam
Unit Type: prototype assault mobile suit
Manufacturer: Morgenroete Inc.
Operator: N/A
First Deployment: January 25, C.E. 71Accommodation: pilot only, standard cockpit in torso
Height: head height 18.10 meters
Weight: gross weight 73.6 tons
Powerplant: Ultra-compact nuclear fission reactor, power output rating unknown
Special equipment--- Phase Shift (PS) armor
--- Neutron Jammer Canceller
--- Mirage Colloid Shift
--- 2 fold wings, wingspan 30 meters
Fixed armaments--- 'Igelstellung' 75mm automatic multi-barrel CIWS; fire-linked, mounted on head
--- 'Angelus' offense/defense system; mounted on both arms, featuring:
'Swallow Edge' double-sided beam saber, hand-carried in use
57 mm high-energy beam rifle, power rating unknown
--- 2x 'Armor Schneider' combat knives; holstered in hip armor
--- MA-M757 'Hell Fang' heat rod; produces electrical shock, mounted on right forearm
--- 'Agni' 320mm hyper impulse cannon; power rating unknown, mounted behind right arm, hand-carried in use
--- M58E4 Gatling machine gun; mounted on AQM/E-X04 Gunbarrel Striker
--- 4x Gunbarrel pods (includes 4x GAU-758S rail gun; 8x M70AMSAT missile); mounted on AQM/E-X04 Gunbarrel Striker, can be detached and controlled through wires connected to main body
--- 'Panzer Eisen' rocket anchor; mounted outside on the left 'Angelus', can be fired out on a line
Optional hand armaments--- Anti-armor shotgun; hand-carried in use
Technical/Historical NotesThis MS is one of 2 prototype models created secretly by Professor Aile Kato, field researcher of mobile suit technology in Morgenroete Inc., with a research facility in Heliopolis. Aside from being responsible for the development of 5 other main prototype MS --- Aegis, Blitz, Buster, Duel, and Strike --- he decided to take a step further in engineering two separate models --- Seraph and Spawn --- w/c were an idea from his religious belief in heaven and hell. The two models were his personal project.
Seeing ZAFT's mobile suit development progressing effectively, Aile incorporated new technologies into the 5 main prototypes (w/c they were to be the basis for the EA and Orb's mobile suit development), while adding an exclusive dangerous new technology to his personal project: the N-Jammer Canceller.
ZAFT originally developed the N-Jammer to prevent the EA from using nuclear weapons, but this meant that mobile suits had to be powered by short life energy batteries. By creating the N-Jammer Canceller, a mobile suit can use a nuclear fission reactor and function for a nearly unlimited amount of time even with Phase Shift armor activated. Unfortunately, the N-Jammer Canceller technology proves to be a Pandora's Box that falls into the wrong hands due to unforeseen circumstances.
It sports a white-luster with 2 wings, its form resembling that of a seraph, a heavenly being in legend and myth. The wings can envelop the mobile suit, serving as an extra plate of armor; moreover, they help increase speed thanks to small thrusters etched secretly on their main parts. In comparison to its brother, the GAT-XP02 Spawn, it packs the same features and firepower, so the only noticeable difference is their painted body schemes --- white and black.
The AQM/E-X04 Gunbarrel Striker docks with the GAT-XP01 Seraph & GAT-XP02 Spawn, the GAT-X105 Strike, and the GAT-01A1 Dagger. It features wire-guided Gunbarrels similar to those used by the mobile armor TS-MA2Mod.00 Moebius Zero. Because spatial awareness required to control the Gunbarrels is a rare ability, only pilots such as Morgan Chevalier and Mwu La Flaga are capable of using them. However, pilots Kenji Hyne and Eiji Shinonome are soon able to develop that mentioned ability as they assume control of the GATX-P01 Seraph and GATX-P02 Spawn respectively.
Phase Shift Armor (PS Armor) is the most distinctive feature of the prototype Gundams developed by the Atlantic Federation. While active, this special armor nullifies all attacks by physical weapons, including blades, projectiles, and conventional explosives. However, it has no effect against beam and laser weapons, so most of the Gundams also carry shields treated with anti-beam coating. And because PS Armor consumes large amounts of energy, it cannot be used for extended periods lest it drain the mobile suit's energy battery. PS Armor changes color upon activation. The Gundams which use this technology thus sport brilliant colors while in their Active Mode, and turn a dull gray when they switch to Deactive Mode.
Mirage Colloid Shift is a system installed which renders the mobile suit invisible to both radar and the naked eye. The Mirage Colloid even blocks infra-red emissions, giving perfect stealth capabilities. However, the mobile suit's Phase Shift Armor must be deactivated while this system is in use, so it becomes highly vulnerable while in its invisible form.
The Mirage Colloid itself is a particulate gas made up of microscopic prisms which absorb and refract light and radio waves, bending them around the outside of the mobile suit. This colloid is held in place by a powerful magnetic field, but it gradually dissipates over time, so the system's operating time is limited to 80 minutes.
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Spawn Gundam
Model Number:GAT-XP02 + AQM/E-X04
Code Name: Spawn Gundam
Unit Type: prototype assault mobile suit
Manufacturer: Morgenroete Inc.
First Deployment: January 25, C.E. 71
Accommodation: pilot only, standard cockpit in torso
Height: head height 18.10 meters
Weight: gross weight 73.6 tons
Powerplant: Ultra-compact nuclear fission reactor, power output rating unknown
Special equipment
--- Phase Shift (PS) armor
--- Neutron Jammer Canceller
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--- Mirage Colloid Shift
--- 2 fold wings, wingspan 30 meters
Fixed armaments--- 'Igelstellung' 75mm automatic multi-barrel CIWS; fire-linked, mounted on head
--- 'Angelus' offense/defense system; mounted on both arms, featuring:
'Swallow Edge' double-sided beam saber, hand-carried in use
57 mm high-energy beam rifle, power rating unknown
--- 2x 'Armor Schneider' combat knives; holstered in hip armor
--- MA-M757 'Hell Fang' heat rod; produces electrical shock, mounted on right forearm
--- 'Agni' 320mm hyper impulse cannon; power rating unknown, mounted behind right arm, hand-carried in use
--- M58E4 Gatling machine gun; mounted on AQM/E-X04 Gunbarrel Striker
--- 4x Gunbarrel pods (includes 4x GAU-758S rail gun; 8x M70AMSAT missile); mounted on AQM/E-X04 Gunbarrel Striker, can be detached and controlled through wires connected to main body
--- 'Panzer Eisen' rocket anchor; mounted outside on the left 'Angelus', can be fired out on a line
Optional hand armaments--- Anti-armor shotgun; hand-carried in use
Technical/Historical NotesThis MS is one of 2 prototype models created secretly by Professor Aile Kato, field researcher of mobile suit technology in Morgenroete, the main research facility in Heliopolis. Aside from being responsible for the development of 5 other main prototype mobile suits --- Aegis, Blitz, Buster, Duel, and Strike --- he decided to take a step further in engineering two separate models --- Seraph and Spawn --- w/c were an idea from his religious belief in heaven and hell. The two models were his personal project.
Seeing ZAFT's mobile suit development progressing effectively, Aile incorporated new technologies into the 5 main prototypes (w/c they were to be the basis for the EA and Orb's mobile suit development), while adding an exclusive dangerous new technology to his personal project: the N-Jammer Canceller.
ZAFT originally developed the N-Jammer to prevent the EA from using nuclear weapons, but this meant that mobile suits had to be powered by short life energy batteries. By creating the N-Jammer Canceller, a mobile suit can use a nuclear fission reactor and function for a nearly unlimited amount of time even with Phase Shift armor activated. Unfortunately, the N-Jammer Canceller technology proves to be a Pandora's Box that falls into the wrong hands due to unforeseen circumstances.
It sports a black-luster with 2 fold wings, its form resembling that of spawn, a hellish being in legend and myth. The wings can envelop the mobile suit, serving as an extra plate of armor; moreover, they help increase speed thanks to small thrusters etched secretly on their main parts. In comparison to its brother, the GAT-XP01 Seraph, it packs the same features and firepower, so the only noticeable difference is their painted body schemes --- white and black.
The AQM/E-X04 Gunbarrel Striker docks with the GAT-XP01 Seraph & GAT-XP02 Spawn, the GAT-X105 Strike, and the GAT-01A1 Dagger. It features wire-guided Gunbarrels similar to those used by the mobile armor TS-MA2Mod.00 Moebius Zero. Because spatial awareness required to control the Gunbarrels is a rare ability, only pilots such as Morgan Chevalier and Mwu La Flaga are capable of using them. However, pilots Kenji Hyne and Eiji Shinonome are soon able to develop that mentioned ability as they assume control of the GATX-P01 Seraph and GATX-P02 Spawn respectively.
Phase Shift Armor (PS Armor) is the most distinctive feature of the prototype Gundams developed by the Atlantic Federation. While active, this special armor nullifies all attacks by physical weapons, including blades, projectiles, and conventional explosives. However, it has no effect against beam and laser weapons, so most of the Gundams also carry shields treated with anti-beam coating. And because PS Armor consumes large amounts of energy, it cannot be used for extended periods lest it drain the mobile suit's energy battery. PS Armor changes color upon activation. The Gundams which use this technology thus sport brilliant colors while in their Active Mode, and turn a dull gray when they switch to Deactive Mode.
Mirage Colloid Shift is a system installed which renders the mobile suit invisible to both radar and the naked eye. The Mirage Colloid even blocks infra-red emissions, giving perfect stealth capabilities. However, the mobile suit's Phase Shift Armor must be deactivated while this system is in use, so it becomes highly vulnerable while in its invisible form.
The Mirage Colloid itself is a particulate gas made up of microscopic prisms which absorb and refract light and radio waves, bending them around the outside of the mobile suit. This colloid is held in place by a powerful magnetic field, but it gradually dissipates over time, so the system's operating time is limited to 80 minutes.
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AQM/E-X04 Gunbarrel Striker
Model Number: AQM/E-X04Code Name: Gunbarrel Striker
Unit Type: support fighter for use with GAT-XP01 Seraph,GAT-XP02 Spawn, GAT-X105 Strike, and GAT-01A1 Dagger
Manufacturer: Morgenroete, Inc.
Operator: N/A
First Deployment: January 25, C.E. 71Accommodation: pilot only, standard cockpit
Weight: gross weight 11.87 metric tons
Powerplant: Ultra-compact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Armament:
--- 1x M58E4 Gatling machine gun
--- 4x GAU-758S rail gun
--- 8x M70AMSAT missile
Technical/Historical NotesThis design originally came from the Moebius Zero, taken first by Professor Aile Kato and later on by the EA. It's used as the basis for the Striker pack, which can be docked with the GAT-XP01 Seraph, GAT-XP02 Spawn, GAT-X105 Strike, and GAT-01A1 Dagger (later rolled into mass-production in post-battle of the first Bloody Valentine war, during Operation Elvis, a mission dubbed by the EA in invading PLANT homeland and taking the fight to ZAFT territory).
When not docked with the 4 mentioned mobile suits, it can function as a support fighter. Unlike its counterpart, the Moebius Zero, it can perform well in space and in Earth's atmosphere.
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CGUE Kenji Hyne Custom
Model Number: ZGMF-515Code Name: CGUE Kenji Hyne Custom
Unit Type: commander type mobile suit
Manufacturer: ZAFT
Operator: ZAFT
First Deployment: C.E. 70Accommodation: pilot only, standard cockpit in torso
Height: head height 21.43 meters
Weight: gross weight 80.22 metric tons
Powerplant: Ultra-compact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Special equipment--- Sensors, range unknown
Fixed armaments--- MA-M4A heavy sword, stored on back, hand-carried in use
--- M7070 shield-plus-28mm vulcan system, mounted on left arm
Optional hand armaments--- MMI-M7S 76mm heavy assault machine gun
Technical/Historical NotesZAFT's ZGMF-515 CGUE is an improved version of their standard ZGMF-1017 GINN and is designed for use by commanders and ace pilots such as Rau Le Creuset. The CGUE is faster and more maneuverable than a standard GINN, and their armament differs somewhat. It's armed with a heavy assault machine gun and heavy sword similar to that of the GINN, but it can also be equipped with a combination shield and vulcan-gun system on its left arm. In addition to the standard CGUE, ZAFT also creates the experimental design YFX-200 CGUE DEEP Arms.
During the first Bloody Valentine war, ace pilot Rau Le Creuset, in many duels with famous enemy ace Mwu La Flaga, uses one unit. However, after the attack on Heliopolis, Rau usually stays behind on the battleship Vesalius and lets his subordinates do most of the fighting with their four stolen Gundams.
As to this unit, Kenji Hyne tunes it for higher speed and mobility than the standard mass-produced units. It's mostly noted for the black-painted scheme, signifying the famed 'Dark Avenger' nickname given to Kenji by allies and enemies alike, and also by his team-up with Eiji, the 'Red Reaper' during skirmishes with EA forces. So feared they were by enemies that the mere sight of them would scare off small numbers of EA forces during battle.
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CGUE Eiji Shinonome Custom
Model Number: ZGMF-515Code Name: CGUE Eiji Shinonome Custom
Unit Type: commander type mobile suit
Manufacturer: ZAFT
Operator: ZAFT
First Deployment: C.E. 70Accommodation: Pilot only, standard cockpit in torso
Height: head height 21.43 meters
Weight: gross weight 80.22 metric tons
Powerplant: Ultra-compact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Special equipment--- Sensors, range unknown
Fixed armaments--- MA-M4A heavy sword, stored on back, hand-carried in use
--- M7070 shield-plus-28mm vulcan system, mounted on left arm
Optional hand armaments--- MMI-M7S 76mm heavy assault machine gun
Technical/Historical NotesZAFT's ZGMF-515 CGUE is an improved version of their standard ZGMF-1017 GINN and is designed for use by commanders and ace pilots such as Rau Le Creuset. The CGUE is faster and more maneuverable than a standard GINN, and their armament differs somewhat. It's armed with a heavy assault machine gun and heavy sword similar to that of the GINN, but it can also be equipped with a combination shield and vulcan-gun system on its left arm. In addition to the standard CGUE, ZAFT also creates the experimental design YFX-200 CGUE DEEP Arms.
During the first Bloody Valentine war, ace pilot Rau Le Creuset, in many duels with famous enemy ace Mwu La Flaga, uses one unit. However, after the attack on Heliopolis, Rau usually stays behind on the battleship Vesalius and lets his subordinates do most of the fighting with their four stolen Gundams.
As to this unit, Eiji Shinonome tunes it for higher speed and mobility than the standard mass-produced units. It's mostly noted for the painted red-scheme, signifying the famed 'Red Reaper' nickname given to Eiji by allies and enemies, and also by his team-up with Kenji, the 'Dark Avenger', during skirmishes with EA forces. So feared they were by enemies that the mere sight of them would scare off small numbers of EA forces during battle.
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ZGMF-1017M GINN High Maneuver Type Ryu Katsuragi Custom
Model Number:ZGMF-1017M
Code Name: GINN High Maneuver Type Ryu Katsuragi Custom
Unit Type: high mobility mobile suit
Manufacturer: Asimov Design Bureau
First Deployment: May 3, C.E. 70
Accommodation: Pilot only, standard cockpit in torso
Height: head height 21.13 meters
Weight: gross weight 80.41 tons
Powerplant: Ultra-compact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Special equipment
--- Sensors, range unknown
Fixed armaments--- JDP2-MMX22 experimental 27mm armor assault rifle x 1
--- MA-M3 heavy sword x 1
Optional hand armaments--- 2x M66 'Canus' short-range guided missile launcher, two missiles per launcher
--- M68 'Cattus' 500 mm recoilless rifle
--- M69 'Barrus' heavy particle cannon
Technical/Historical NotesAs tensions increase between the Naturals of the Earth Alliance and the Coordinators of ZAFT, military development also continues. Whereas the Alliance concentrates on mobile armors like the TS-MA2 Moebius, ZAFT instead develops the first humanoid mobile suit, the ZGMF-1017 GINN. The GINN is vastly superior to the Moebius, as illustrated by the poor performance of the Moebius line in most conflicts following the GINN's introduction.
The GINN's basic armament consists of a 76mm machine gun and a heavy sword, but it can also be equipped with a wide variety of weapons for specific battles. These optional weapons include leg-mounted missile launchers, handheld missile launchers and heavy particle cannon. As a general-purpose mass-produced suit, the GINN is deployed by ZAFT in space as well as on Earth. Because of the versatility of its design, ZAFT creates many variants based on the basic GINN design.
The GINN High-Maneuver Type was first rolled into production during the battle of Endymion Crater, taking place on the Moon. At that date, ZAFT's ultimate target was the Ptolemaeus lunar base. A ZAFT base was established in the Lorentz Crater, and the moon is divided along what becomes known as the Grimaldi Front. The final battle of the Grimaldi Front took place at an EA resource base in the Endymion Crater. The EA loses its 3rd Fleet, but is able to use a Cyclops System to wipe out the ZAFT forces. Many EA forces were also sacrificed in the process. Notable ace pilots such as Mikhail Coast and Rau Le Creuset piloted this mobile suit.
Unlike the standard production units, this GINN design is tuned for higher speed and mobility. Painted in white, it symbolizes the elite GINN task force, 'Crusader Squad', commandeered by Captain Lloyd Aster, in his Nazca-class destroyer ship, Geneva. They are represented with an insignia of a caped knight wielding a large sword and shield, painted in a crucifix, which is marked on the left shoulder. It can also wield the same weapons (with exception of the M68 'Pardus' 3-barrel missile launcher mounted on the legs) the GINN possesses, on need for specific battles.
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ZGMF-1017M GINN High Maneuver Type Barry Walters Custom
Model Number:ZGMF-1017M
Code Name: GINN High Maneuver Type Barry Walters Custom
Unit Type: high mobility mobile suit
Manufacturer: Asimov Design Bureau
First Deployment: May 3, C.E. 70
Accommodation: Pilot only, standard cockpit in torso
Height: head height 21.13 meters
Weight: gross weight 80.41 tons
Powerplant: Ultra-compact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Special equipment
--- Sensors, range unknown
Fixed armaments--- JDP2-MMX22 experimental 27mm armor assault rifle x 1
--- MA-M3 heavy sword x 1
Optional hand armaments--- 2x M66 'Canus' short-range guided missile launcher, two missiles per launcher
--- M68 'Cattus' 500 mm recoilless rifle
--- M69 'Barrus' heavy particle cannon
Technical/Historical NotesRefer to ZGMF-1017M GINN High Maneuver Type Ryu Katsuragi Custom for info.
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ZGMF-1017M GINN High Maneuver Type Lisa Sanada Custom
Model Number:ZGMF-1017M
Code Name: GINN High Maneuver Type Lisa Sanada Custom
Unit Type: high mobility mobile suit
Manufacturer: Asimov Design Bureau
First Deployment: May 3, C.E. 70
Accommodation: Pilot only, standard cockpit in torso
Height: head height 21.13 meters
Weight: gross weight 80.41 tons
Powerplant: Ultra-compact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Special equipment
Anime Gundam Orphan Blooded
--- Sensors, range unknown
Fixed armaments--- JDP2-MMX22 experimental 27mm armor assault rifle x 1
--- MA-M3 heavy sword x 1
Optional hand armaments--- 2x M66 'Canus' short-range guided missile launcher, two missiles per launcher
--- M68 'Cattus' 500 mm recoilless rifle
--- M69 'Barrus' heavy particle cannon
Technical/Historical NotesRefer to ZGMF-1017M GINN High Maneuver Type Ryu Katsuragi Custom for info.
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ZGMF-1017M GINN High Maneuver Type Miho Lenore Custom
Model Number:ZGMF-1017M
Code Name: GINN High Maneuver Type Miho Lenore Custom
Unit Type: high mobility mobile suit
Manufacturer: Asimov Design Bureau
First Deployment: May 3, C.E. 70
Anime Gundam Wing
Accommodation: Pilot only, standard cockpit in torso
Height: head height 21.13 meters
Weight: gross weight 80.41 tons
Powerplant: Ultra-compact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Special equipment
--- Sensors, range unknown
Fixed armaments--- JDP2-MMX22 experimental 27mm armor assault rifle x 1
New Gundam Anime
--- MA-M3 heavy sword x 1
Optional hand armaments--- 2x M66 'Canus' short-range guided missile launcher, two missiles per launcher
--- M68 'Cattus' 500 mm recoilless rifle
--- M69 'Barrus' heavy particle cannon
Technical/Historical NotesRefer to ZGMF-1017M GINN High Maneuver Type Ryu Katsuragi Custom for info.