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==== Voice Actors: [[Soichiro Hoshi]] (Japanese), [[Matt Hill]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Soichiro Hoshi]] (Japanese), [[Matt Hill]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"If you just did nothing because you thought it wouldn't help, than you'd end up doing less than nothing. Because nothing would change."''}}
{{quote|''"If you just did nothing because you thought it wouldn't help, than you'd end up doing less than nothing. Because nothing would change."''}}
[[File:Kira_Yamato_183.jpg|frame]]
[[File:Kira Yamato 183.jpg|frame]]


The main character, who was attending a technical college on Heliopolis when the series began. Naturally, he ends up [[Falling Into the Cockpit]] of the Strike Gundam. He's a [[Born Winner|Coordinator]], which he attempts to hide at first, but it quickly comes out into the open. Kira undergoes the most [[Character Development]] of anyone in the series; starting as a somewhat goofy but generally normal kid, he forces himself to become cold and nearly mechanical in order to deal with the realities of war, but eventually breaks out of this and becomes much more idealistic (but no less determined) before the series ends.
The main character, who was attending a technical college on Heliopolis when the series began. Naturally, he ends up [[Falling Into the Cockpit]] of the Strike Gundam. He's a [[Born Winner|Coordinator]], which he attempts to hide at first, but it quickly comes out into the open. Kira undergoes the most [[Character Development]] of anyone in the series; starting as a somewhat goofy but generally normal kid, he forces himself to become cold and nearly mechanical in order to deal with the realities of war, but eventually breaks out of this and becomes much more idealistic (but no less determined) before the series ends.


* [[A Man Is Not a Virgin]]: The first [[Gundam]] hero who has sex mid-series.
* [[A Man Is Not a Virgin]]: The first [[Gundam]] hero who has sex mid-series.
* [[Ambiguous Disorder]]: Kira has a lot of Amuro's personality traits, including social awkwardness, skill with machinery, and a tendency towards trying to do everything himself and losing himself in his work. If there's a difference between the two of them, it's that Kira lacks Amuro's deliberately antisocial behaviour--he wants to interact with others, he's just not that good at it.
* [[Ambiguous Disorder]]: Kira has a lot of Amuro's personality traits, including social awkwardness, skill with machinery, and a tendency towards trying to do everything himself and losing himself in his work. If there's a difference between the two of them, it's that Kira lacks Amuro's deliberately antisocial behaviour—he wants to interact with others, he's just not that good at it.
* [[Badass]]: He doesn't ''want'' to be kicking twelve different kinds of ass, but that won't stop him from doing it if he has to.
* [[Badass]]: He doesn't ''want'' to be kicking twelve different kinds of ass, but that won't stop him from doing it if he has to.
* [[Beam Spam]]: With the Freedom.
* [[Beam Spam]]: With the Freedom.
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* [[Technical Pacifist]]: After getting the Freedom, he aims to disable MS and spare the pilot, rather than destroying them outright. He will break this rule if he has to though, most notably against {{spoiler|Le Creuset}} who couldn't be stopped any other way.
* [[Technical Pacifist]]: After getting the Freedom, he aims to disable MS and spare the pilot, rather than destroying them outright. He will break this rule if he has to though, most notably against {{spoiler|Le Creuset}} who couldn't be stopped any other way.
* [[Teen Genius]]
* [[Teen Genius]]
* [[Tender Tears]]: He can be a bit weepy early in the series, though [[Men Don't Cry|only when he's alone]]. Note, however, that he only does this after a battle -- he's not crying for ''himself'', he's crying for ''the men he's killed''.
* [[Tender Tears]]: He can be a bit weepy early in the series, though [[Men Don't Cry|only when he's alone]]. Note, however, that he only does this after a battle—he's not crying for ''himself'', he's crying for ''the men he's killed''.
* [[Tragic Keepsake]]: The origami flower he was given by a little girl he'd helped protect {{spoiler|and who was later shot down by Yzak}}.
* [[Tragic Keepsake]]: The origami flower he was given by a little girl he'd helped protect {{spoiler|and who was later shot down by Yzak}}.
* {{spoiler|[[Twincest]]}}: With Cagalli. Averted just in time.
* {{spoiler|[[Twincest]]}}: With Cagalli. Averted just in time.
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=== Miriallia "Miri" Haw ===
=== Miriallia "Miri" Haw ===
==== Voice Actors: [[Megumi Toyoguchi]] (Japanese), [[Anna Cummer]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Megumi Toyoguchi]] (Japanese), [[Anna Cummer]] (English) ====
[[File:Miriallia_Haw_9716.jpg|frame]]
[[File:Miriallia Haw 9716.jpg|frame]]


One of Kira's friends from Heliopolis. Dates Tolle and serves as Kira's [[Mission Control]], Miri is probably the most level-headed of the press-ganged civilians. After {{spoiler|Tolle dies}}, she goes through a period of [[Cute and Psycho|growing instability]] before getting over it and eventually {{spoiler|ending up in a relationship with Dearka}}.
One of Kira's friends from Heliopolis. Dates Tolle and serves as Kira's [[Mission Control]], Miri is probably the most level-headed of the press-ganged civilians. After {{spoiler|Tolle dies}}, she goes through a period of [[Cute and Psycho|growing instability]] before getting over it and eventually {{spoiler|ending up in a relationship with Dearka}}.
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=== Sai Argyle ===
=== Sai Argyle ===
==== Voice Actors: [[Tetsu Shiratori]] (Japanese), [[Bill Switzer]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Tetsu Shiratori]] (Japanese), [[Bill Switzer]] (English) ====
[[File:sai-argyle-15695674d5_9334.jpg|frame]]
[[File:sai-argyle-15695674d5 9334.jpg|frame]]


A friend of Kira's and Flay's boyfriend. He seems to be the unofficial leader of Kira's social clique -- he's the cool, confident guy with the hot girlfriend. Between Flay's issues and Kira's rising importance, this is slowly [[Deconstructed]] over the first half of the series, though Sai's resilient enough to bounce back from it. During the second half of the series, he reprises his leadership role, acting as the unofficial first-among-equals for the bridge crewmen.
A friend of Kira's and Flay's boyfriend. He seems to be the unofficial leader of Kira's social clique—he's the cool, confident guy with the hot girlfriend. Between Flay's issues and Kira's rising importance, this is slowly [[Deconstructed]] over the first half of the series, though Sai's resilient enough to bounce back from it. During the second half of the series, he reprises his leadership role, acting as the unofficial first-among-equals for the bridge crewmen.


* [[Bridge Bunnies]]: Their leader in the latter half of the show.
* [[Bridge Bunnies]]: Their leader in the latter half of the show.
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=== Tolle Koenig ===
=== Tolle Koenig ===
==== Voice Actors: [[Takayuki Inoue]] (Japanese), [[Richard Ian Cox]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Takayuki Inoue]] (Japanese), [[Richard Ian Cox]] (English) ====
[[File:Tolle_Koenig_4910.jpg|frame]]
[[File:Tolle Koenig 4910.jpg|frame]]


One of Kira's friends. Dates Miriallia and looks up to Kira. The one to come up with the idea to join the ''Archangel'''s crew, he's always looking to make himself useful. One of the [[Bridge Bunnies]] at first, he eventually spends enough time in the simulator to graduate to Skygrasper pilot, and begins to help Kira and Mu in battle. During the mid-series [[Wham! Episode]], he {{spoiler|is killed by Athrun while attempting to help Kira}}.
One of Kira's friends. Dates Miriallia and looks up to Kira. The one to come up with the idea to join the ''Archangel'''s crew, he's always looking to make himself useful. One of the [[Bridge Bunnies]] at first, he eventually spends enough time in the simulator to graduate to Skygrasper pilot, and begins to help Kira and Mu in battle. During the mid-series [[Wham! Episode]], he {{spoiler|is killed by Athrun while attempting to help Kira}}.
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=== Kuzzey Buskirk ===
=== Kuzzey Buskirk ===
==== Voice Actors: [[Yasuhiro Takato]] (Japanese), [[Keith Miller]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Yasuhiro Takato]] (Japanese), [[Keith Miller]] (English) ====
[[File:Kuzzey_Buskirk_6056.jpg|frame]]
[[File:Kuzzey Buskirk 6056.jpg|frame]]


One of Kira's friends, he's something of a minor character compared to the rest of the Heliopolis crew. He's the most average of the clique, lacking any outstanding quality comparable to Sai's confidence, Miriallia's warmth, or Tolle's determination. When the ''Archangel'' reaches {{spoiler|Orb, he decides not to stay on}}.
One of Kira's friends, he's something of a minor character compared to the rest of the Heliopolis crew. He's the most average of the clique, lacking any outstanding quality comparable to Sai's confidence, Miriallia's warmth, or Tolle's determination. When the ''Archangel'' reaches {{spoiler|Orb, he decides not to stay on}}.


* [[The Everyman]]: His main role in the series is "the average guy" -- his response to things like [[The Reveal]] that Kira's a Coordinator stands in for the "normal" reaction.
* [[The Everyman]]: His main role in the series is "the average guy"—his response to things like [[The Reveal]] that Kira's a Coordinator stands in for the "normal" reaction.
* [[The Generic Guy]]
* [[The Generic Guy]]
* [[Heroic Self-Deprecation]]
* [[Heroic Self-Deprecation]]
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==== Voice Actors: [[Houko Kuwashima]] (Japanese), [[Tabitha St. Germain]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Houko Kuwashima]] (Japanese), [[Tabitha St. Germain]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"Why didn't you save him? It's because you're a Coordinator too!"''}}
{{quote|''"Why didn't you save him? It's because you're a Coordinator too!"''}}
[[File:Flay_Allster_4100.jpg|frame]]
[[File:Flay Allster 4100.jpg|frame]]


Living on Heliopolis at the beginning of the series, Flay is actually the daughter of the Atlantic Federation's Vice Foreign Minister, George Allster. She'd recently begun dating Sai at the beginning of the series, though Kira had had a crush on her for some time. A fairly air-headed type, the war is not kind to her. After having the misfortune to {{spoiler|witness her father's death}}, she... [[Freak-Out|reacts badly]]. Using her [[Fille Fatale|feminine wiles]], she manipulates Kira emotionally and sexually, in the hopes of {{spoiler|getting him to die in battle, after taking as many fellow Coordinators with him as possible}}. Separated from the ''Archangel'''s crew at Alaska, she {{spoiler|ends up in Rau Le Creuset's custody, where he uses her to bring the N-Jammer Canceller to the Earth Alliance. Assigned to the crew of the ''Dominion'', she escapes its destruction but is killed by Rau during his [[Final Battle]] with Kira}}.
Living on Heliopolis at the beginning of the series, Flay is actually the daughter of the Atlantic Federation's Vice Foreign Minister, George Allster. She'd recently begun dating Sai at the beginning of the series, though Kira had had a crush on her for some time. A fairly air-headed type, the war is not kind to her. After having the misfortune to {{spoiler|witness her father's death}}, she... [[Freak-Out|reacts badly]]. Using her [[Fille Fatale|feminine wiles]], she manipulates Kira emotionally and sexually, in the hopes of {{spoiler|getting him to die in battle, after taking as many fellow Coordinators with him as possible}}. Separated from the ''Archangel'''s crew at Alaska, she {{spoiler|ends up in Rau Le Creuset's custody, where he uses her to bring the N-Jammer Canceller to the Earth Alliance. Assigned to the crew of the ''Dominion'', she escapes its destruction but is killed by Rau during his [[Final Battle]] with Kira}}.
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* {{spoiler|[[Stuffed in The Fridge]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Stuffed in The Fridge]]}}
* [[Talking to Himself]]: She and Natarle share the same voice in the Japanese version.
* [[Talking to Himself]]: She and Natarle share the same voice in the Japanese version.
* [[Yandere (disambiguation)]]: She starts off using Kira, but comes to love him for real, which just makes her mental state ''worse''.
* [[:Category:Yandere|Yandere]]: She starts off using Kira, but comes to love him for real, which just makes her mental state ''worse''.
* [[Zettai Ryouiki]]: Bonafide grade B
* [[Zettai Ryouiki]]: Bonafide grade B


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==== Voice Actors: [[Kotono Mitsuishi]] (Japanese), [[Lisa Ann Beley]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Kotono Mitsuishi]] (Japanese), [[Lisa Ann Beley]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"It's becoming more and more difficult to understand who or what we're fighting for."''}}
{{quote|''"It's becoming more and more difficult to understand who or what we're fighting for."''}}
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[[File:Murrue Ramius 3140.jpg|frame]]


A Lieutenant stationed on the ''Archangel'', she's forced to take command after the ZAFT attack on Heliopolis. Though uncertain of herself at first, she eventually grows to be a capable officer and a dangerous opponent to ZAFT. Keeping the ''Archangel'' in one piece through space, reentry, and all over Earth, she {{spoiler|defects after the Earth Alliance betrays the ''Archangel'' at Alaska}}.
A Lieutenant stationed on the ''Archangel'', she's forced to take command after the ZAFT attack on Heliopolis. Though uncertain of herself at first, she eventually grows to be a capable officer and a dangerous opponent to ZAFT. Keeping the ''Archangel'' in one piece through space, reentry, and all over Earth, she {{spoiler|defects after the Earth Alliance betrays the ''Archangel'' at Alaska}}.
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==== Voice Actors: [[Takehito Koyasu]] (Japanese), [[Trevor Devall]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Takehito Koyasu]] (Japanese), [[Trevor Devall]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"I'm the man who makes the impossible possible."''}}
{{quote|''"I'm the man who makes the impossible possible."''}}
[[File:Mu_La_Flaga_476.jpg|frame]]
[[File:Mu La Flaga 476.jpg|frame]]


One of the few mobile armour pilots to survive the war long enough to appear in the series, he's ''also'' lucky (and good) enough to survive the initial ZAFT attack on Heliopolis. Surprisingly laid back for a guy who's been on the brink of a messy death for months at a time, he provides much needed advice and experience for the ''Archangel'''s rookie crew. Provides support for Kira and Murrue most specifically -- he actually outranks them both, but having no experience as a ship's officer and being unable to pilot the Strike, he prefers to leave the lead roles to them. Has a rivalry with ZAFT commander Rau Le Creuset, which precedes the beginning of the series. Pilots first the Mobius Zero mobile armour, then the Skygrasper, and finally the Strike. He is {{spoiler|apparently killed during the climatic battle with the ''Dominion''}}.
One of the few mobile armour pilots to survive the war long enough to appear in the series, he's ''also'' lucky (and good) enough to survive the initial ZAFT attack on Heliopolis. Surprisingly laid back for a guy who's been on the brink of a messy death for months at a time, he provides much needed advice and experience for the ''Archangel'''s rookie crew. Provides support for Kira and Murrue most specifically—he actually outranks them both, but having no experience as a ship's officer and being unable to pilot the Strike, he prefers to leave the lead roles to them. Has a rivalry with ZAFT commander Rau Le Creuset, which precedes the beginning of the series. Pilots first the Mobius Zero mobile armour, then the Skygrasper, and finally the Strike. He is {{spoiler|apparently killed during the climatic battle with the ''Dominion''}}.


* [[Abusive Parents]]: Al Da Flaga was an asshole, all right, and his mother seems to have been a relative non-entity.
* [[Abusive Parents]]: Al Da Flaga was an asshole, all right, and his mother seems to have been a relative non-entity.
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** {{spoiler|[[Go Out with a Smile]]}}: We can't see his face, but we can hear him ''laughing''.
** {{spoiler|[[Go Out with a Smile]]}}: We can't see his face, but we can hear him ''laughing''.
** {{spoiler|[[Famous Last Words]]}}: "Didn't I tell you [[Catch Phrase|I'm the man who can make the impossible possible]]!"
** {{spoiler|[[Famous Last Words]]}}: "Didn't I tell you [[Catch Phrase|I'm the man who can make the impossible possible]]!"
** {{spoiler|[[Taking the Bullet]]}}: The fact that it doesn't just {{spoiler|go straight through him and hit its target ''anyway''}} is thanks to Mu's raw [[Badass|Badassery]].
** {{spoiler|[[Taking the Bullet]]}}: The fact that it doesn't just {{spoiler|go straight through him and hit its target ''anyway''}} is thanks to Mu's raw [[Badass]]ery.
* [[Can't Act Perverted Toward a Love Interest]]: Subverted! He's clearly into Murrue pretty much from the beginning and boy does he make it clear.
* [[Can't Act Perverted Toward a Love Interest]]: Subverted! He's clearly into Murrue pretty much from the beginning and boy does he make it clear.
* [[Field Promotion]]: Lieutenant to Lieutenant-Commander
* [[Field Promotion]]: Lieutenant to Lieutenant-Commander
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* [[Red Baron]]: The Hawk of Endymion.
* [[Red Baron]]: The Hawk of Endymion.
* [[Mad Scientist's Beautiful Daughter|Rich Bastard's Handsome Son]]
* [[Mad Scientist's Beautiful Daughter|Rich Bastard's Handsome Son]]
* [[Sole Survivor]]: Of his Mobius Zero squadron during the Endymion lunar campaign during his backstory, and of the Earth Alliance pilots during the attack on Heliopolis -- though neither really affects his personality much.
* [[Sole Survivor]]: Of his Mobius Zero squadron during the Endymion lunar campaign during his backstory, and of the Earth Alliance pilots during the attack on Heliopolis—though neither really affects his personality much.
* [[Space Fighter]]: His Mobius Zero, which is actually one of the more realistic designs out there.
* [[Space Fighter]]: His Mobius Zero, which is actually one of the more realistic designs out there.
* [[Super Prototype]]: The Mobius Zero, which is vastly superior to the mass production Mobius in terms of armament and speed. [[Justified Trope]] in that only a very few pilots had the level of skill and spatial awareness required to operate the Zero and its [[Attack Drone|Attack Drones]] effectively.
* [[Super Prototype]]: The Mobius Zero, which is vastly superior to the mass production Mobius in terms of armament and speed. [[Justified Trope]] in that only a very few pilots had the level of skill and spatial awareness required to operate the Zero and its [[Attack Drone]]s effectively.
* [[Sympathy for the Devil]]: A poignant scene towards the end of the series has Mu sympathizing with ''{{spoiler|Rau le Creuset}}'' in a conversation with Murrue; Mu is the only character who seems to fully consider what effect his past had on him. He does, however, state firmly that what he's doing can't be excused.
* [[Sympathy for the Devil]]: A poignant scene towards the end of the series has Mu sympathizing with ''{{spoiler|Rau le Creuset}}'' in a conversation with Murrue; Mu is the only character who seems to fully consider what effect his past had on him. He does, however, state firmly that what he's doing can't be excused.
* [[Tempting Fate]]: "I'll be right back, with victory in hand."
* [[Tempting Fate]]: "I'll be right back, with victory in hand."
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=== Natarle Badgiruel ===
=== Natarle Badgiruel ===
==== Voice Actors: [[Houko Kuwashima]] (Japanese), [[Sarah Johns]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Houko Kuwashima]] (Japanese), [[Sarah Johns]] (English) ====
[[File:Natarle_Badgiruel_6217.jpg|frame]]
[[File:Natarle Badgiruel 6217.jpg|frame]]


Originally an Ensign on the ''Archangel'', she graduates to Murrue's [[Number Two]] after the attack on Heliopolis. Harder and more pragmatic than Murrue, Badgiruel remains loyal to the Earth Forces, and is eventually named captain of the ''Archangel's'' [[Evil Counterpart]], the ''Dominion''. A professional soldier, she buries any doubts she has behind her ironclad faith in the military, even when forced to work with [[The Sociopath|Muruta]] [[Final Solution|Azrael]] and his [[Axe Crazy|squad]].
Originally an Ensign on the ''Archangel'', she graduates to Murrue's [[Number Two]] after the attack on Heliopolis. Harder and more pragmatic than Murrue, Badgiruel remains loyal to the Earth Forces, and is eventually named captain of the ''Archangel's'' [[Evil Counterpart]], the ''Dominion''. A professional soldier, she buries any doubts she has behind her ironclad faith in the military, even when forced to work with [[The Sociopath|Muruta]] [[Final Solution|Azrael]] and his [[Axe Crazy|squad]].
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=== Ensign Arnold Neumann ===
=== Ensign Arnold Neumann ===
==== Voice Actors: Isshin Chiba (Japanese), Philip Pacaud (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: Isshin Chiba (Japanese), Philip Pacaud (English) ====
[[File:Arnold_Neumann_8518.jpg|frame]]
[[File:Arnold Neumann 8518.jpg|frame]]


The soft spoken helmsman of the ''Archangel'', Mr. Neumann is one of the unsung heroes of the show. Taking on a leadership role among the ship's NCO's in times of crisis, Neumann's greatest contribution to the survival of the ''Archangel'' is without a doubt his insane piloting skills.
The soft spoken helmsman of the ''Archangel'', Mr. Neumann is one of the unsung heroes of the show. Taking on a leadership role among the ship's NCO's in times of crisis, Neumann's greatest contribution to the survival of the ''Archangel'' is without a doubt his insane piloting skills.
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==== Voice Actors: [[Nobuyuki Hiyama]] (Japanese), [[Andrew Francis]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Nobuyuki Hiyama]] (Japanese), [[Andrew Francis]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"Misunderstandings create enemies, and when you have enemies, you shoot them."''}}
{{quote|''"Misunderstandings create enemies, and when you have enemies, you shoot them."''}}
[[File:Muruta_Azrael_1040.jpg|frame]]
[[File:Muruta Azrael 1040.jpg|frame]]


The leader of the anti-Coordinator terrorist group Blue Cosmos and a powerful figure in the Atlantic Federation. Boyish. Charming. Takes his evil [[Up to Eleven]]. He joins the crew of the ''Dominion'' with his squad of modified soldiers, more or less subverting Badgiruel's position as captain. {{spoiler|Killed when the ''Dominion'' is destroyed in combat with the ''Archangel''}}.
The leader of the anti-Coordinator terrorist group Blue Cosmos and a powerful figure in the Atlantic Federation. Boyish. Charming. Takes his evil [[Up to Eleven]]. He joins the crew of the ''Dominion'' with his squad of modified soldiers, more or less subverting Badgiruel's position as captain. {{spoiler|Killed when the ''Dominion'' is destroyed in combat with the ''Archangel''}}.
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* [[Ax Crazy]]: You get hints about just how crazy he is throughout the show. Then the last few episodes hit and ''[[Villainous Breakdown|holy]] [[Bad Boss|crap]]''.
* [[Ax Crazy]]: You get hints about just how crazy he is throughout the show. Then the last few episodes hit and ''[[Villainous Breakdown|holy]] [[Bad Boss|crap]]''.
* [[Bad Boss]]: Controls Shani, Cortho, and Orga through drug addiction, and everyone else through fear. Really starts to show after his [[Villainous Breakdown]].
* [[Bad Boss]]: Controls Shani, Cortho, and Orga through drug addiction, and everyone else through fear. Really starts to show after his [[Villainous Breakdown]].
* [[Big Bad Wannabe]]: A truly nasty--and very competent--one. He's the real leader of the Earth Forces and would be [[The Big Bad]] if {{spoiler|Rau Le Creuset}} weren't in the story. It's worth noting that of all the contenders for this title in the series he is without a doubt the most evil.
* [[Big Bad Wannabe]]: A truly nasty—and very competent—one. He's the real leader of the Earth Forces and would be [[The Big Bad]] if {{spoiler|Rau Le Creuset}} weren't in the story. It's worth noting that of all the contenders for this title in the series he is without a doubt the most evil.
** [[Big Bad Ensemble]]: Subverted. It appears that the plot is coming down to the war between him and Patrick Zala but in reality {{spoiler|they're both [[Unwitting Pawn|Unwitting Pawns]] of Rau Le Creuset}}.
** [[Big Bad Ensemble]]: Subverted. It appears that the plot is coming down to the war between him and Patrick Zala but in reality {{spoiler|they're both [[Unwitting Pawn]]s of Rau Le Creuset}}.
* [[Bishonen]]: Which accounts for his ridiculous popularity with the female fanbase.
* [[Bishonen]]: Which accounts for his ridiculous popularity with the female fanbase.
* [[Blond Guys Are Evil]]
* [[Blond Guys Are Evil]]
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* [[Freudian Excuse]]: See above. Subverted in that it is intended to make him ''more'' despicable, not ''less''.
* [[Freudian Excuse]]: See above. Subverted in that it is intended to make him ''more'' despicable, not ''less''.
* [[He-Man Woman Hater]]: Has some aspects of this. He's openly contemptuous of Badgiruel after finding out she's a woman, and is the only character in-series to use the word "bitch" to describe a female character.
* [[He-Man Woman Hater]]: Has some aspects of this. He's openly contemptuous of Badgiruel after finding out she's a woman, and is the only character in-series to use the word "bitch" to describe a female character.
* [[Hypocrite]]: Genetically modifying fetus' to create [[Born Winner|Born Winners]] is evil! Using drugs and mental torture to create [[Super Soldier|Super Soldiers]] out of children is not! It's also hinted that his hatred of Coordinators is a case of [[Driven by Envy]], making him an even bigger hypocrite.
* [[Hypocrite]]: Genetically modifying fetus' to create [[Born Winner]]s is evil! Using drugs and mental torture to create [[Super Soldier]]s out of children is not! It's also hinted that his hatred of Coordinators is a case of [[Driven by Envy]], making him an even bigger hypocrite.
* [[Kick the Dog]]: It's his life's work!
* [[Kick the Dog]]: It's his life's work!
* [[Lack of Empathy]]: Couldn't find it with a compass and a road map.
* [[Lack of Empathy]]: Couldn't find it with a compass and a road map.
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* [[Muggle Power]]: His mom didn't make him a Coordinator, so no one gets to be one.
* [[Muggle Power]]: His mom didn't make him a Coordinator, so no one gets to be one.
* [[Names to Run Away From Really Fast]]: He's named after the ''Angel of Death''.
* [[Names to Run Away From Really Fast]]: He's named after the ''Angel of Death''.
* [[A Nazi by Any Other Name]]: Here's a hint people--if it looks like a Nazi, and talks like a Nazi, and acts like a Nazi, chances are, it's a Nazi.
* [[A Nazi by Any Other Name]]: Here's a hint people—if it looks like a Nazi, and talks like a Nazi, and acts like a Nazi, chances are, it's a Nazi.
* [[Non-Action Big Bad|Non-Action Villain]]: Toyed with. He's no fighter, but he's certainly willing to go to the front and place himself in the line of fire.
* [[Non-Action Big Bad|Non-Action Villain]]: Toyed with. He's no fighter, but he's certainly willing to go to the front and place himself in the line of fire.
* [[Not So Different]]: From Patrick Zala. Lampshaded by Uzumi Nara Atha.
* [[Not So Different]]: From Patrick Zala. Lampshaded by Uzumi Nara Atha.
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==== Clotho's Voice Actors: [[Hiro Yuki]] (Japanese), [[Andrew Toth]] (English) ====
==== Clotho's Voice Actors: [[Hiro Yuki]] (Japanese), [[Andrew Toth]] (English) ====
==== Shani's Voice Actors: [[Shunichi Miyamoto]] (Japanese), [[Richard Ian Cox]] (English) ====
==== Shani's Voice Actors: [[Shunichi Miyamoto]] (Japanese), [[Richard Ian Cox]] (English) ====
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[[File:Orga Sabnak 8299.jpg|frame]]
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[[File:Clotho Buer 5983.jpg|frame]]
[[File:Shani_Andras_9824.jpg|frame|Top to bottom: [[Psychotic Smirk|Orga]], [[Not a Game|Clotho]], [[Axe Crazy|Shani]]]]
[[File:Shani Andras 9824.jpg|frame|Top to bottom: [[Psychotic Smirk|Orga]], [[Not a Game|Clotho]], [[Axe Crazy|Shani]]]]


Three "biological CPUs" brought in by Azrael to pilot his shiny new Gundams during the attack on Orb, Clotho Buer, Orga Sabnak, and Shani Andras are the Earth Alliance's best weapons during the waning weeks of the war. Fed a steady stream of drugs that are both performance enhancing and highly addictive, it's unclear whether this is what drove them nuts or if they were always that way. Regardless, the trio are capable of taking on Coordinators in superior mobile suits toe-to-toe and coming out on top more often than not, despite being completely and utterly psychotic. Orga is assigned to the Calamity; outside of battle, he's usually found reading paperback novels. Clotho pilots the Raider; his primary hobby outside of battle is playing [[Shmups]], and he's fond of shouting gaming-inspiring phrases like "game over!" in combat. Shani pilots the Forbidden, and spends his downtime ignoring the rest of the world by [[Headphones Equal Isolation|listening to music on his headphones]]. He cultivates his [[Peek-a-Bangs]] to hide his [[Mismatched Eyes]].
Three "biological CPUs" brought in by Azrael to pilot his shiny new Gundams during the attack on Orb, Clotho Buer, Orga Sabnak, and Shani Andras are the Earth Alliance's best weapons during the waning weeks of the war. Fed a steady stream of drugs that are both performance enhancing and highly addictive, it's unclear whether this is what drove them nuts or if they were always that way. Regardless, the trio are capable of taking on Coordinators in superior mobile suits toe-to-toe and coming out on top more often than not, despite being completely and utterly psychotic. Orga is assigned to the Calamity; outside of battle, he's usually found reading paperback novels. Clotho pilots the Raider; his primary hobby outside of battle is playing [[Shmups]], and he's fond of shouting gaming-inspiring phrases like "game over!" in combat. Shani pilots the Forbidden, and spends his downtime ignoring the rest of the world by [[Headphones Equal Isolation|listening to music on his headphones]]. He cultivates his [[Peek-a-Bangs]] to hide his [[Mismatched Eyes]].
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* [[BFG]]: The Calamity is a flying artillery platform, and after the Buster, features the largest cannons seen in series.
* [[BFG]]: The Calamity is a flying artillery platform, and after the Buster, features the largest cannons seen in series.
* [[Blond Guys Are Evil]]: Orga.
* [[Blond Guys Are Evil]]: Orga.
* [[Boxed Crook|Boxed Crooks]]: In their original backstory they were death row prisoners, offered a reprive if they agreed to be experimented on.
* [[Boxed Crook]]s: In their original backstory they were death row prisoners, offered a reprive if they agreed to be experimented on.
* [[The Brute]](s): The three of them serve as Azrael's Brute squad, providing the Earth Forces with [[Axe Crazy|vicious]], [[We Have Reserves|expendable]] muscle.
* [[The Brute]](s): The three of them serve as Azrael's Brute squad, providing the Earth Forces with [[Axe Crazy|vicious]], [[We Have Reserves|expendable]] muscle.
* [[Death From Above]]: The Raider and the Forbidden are both flight capable. Typically Clotho provides fire support, while Shani closes with the target.
* [[Death From Above]]: The Raider and the Forbidden are both flight capable. Typically Clotho provides fire support, while Shani closes with the target.
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* [[Kick Them While They Are Down]]: A [[Laughing Mad]] Clotho tries to attack the disabled Buster towards the end of the Jachin Due battle. {{spoiler|He's annihilated by Yzak for his trouble}}.
* [[Kick Them While They Are Down]]: A [[Laughing Mad]] Clotho tries to attack the disabled Buster towards the end of the Jachin Due battle. {{spoiler|He's annihilated by Yzak for his trouble}}.
* {{spoiler|[[Killed Off for Real]]}}: All three of them, eventually.
* {{spoiler|[[Killed Off for Real]]}}: All three of them, eventually.
* [[Lack of Empathy]]: All three have got it bad. Clotho views it all as some sort of real-life [[Not a Game|video game]], Orga doesn't care who he mows down with his [[BFG|BFGs]] and Shani...[[Axe Crazy|Shani]]'s an out and out ''psycho'' who opens fire on his own teammates (or redirects blasts towards them) and gets off on killing enemy pilots.
* [[Lack of Empathy]]: All three have got it bad. Clotho views it all as some sort of real-life [[Not a Game|video game]], Orga doesn't care who he mows down with his [[BFG]]s and Shani...[[Axe Crazy|Shani]]'s an out and out ''psycho'' who opens fire on his own teammates (or redirects blasts towards them) and gets off on killing enemy pilots.
* [[Laughing Mad]]: {{spoiler|Clotho}} following the deaths of {{spoiler|Shani and Orga}} is left a laughing, [[Empty Shell]].
* [[Laughing Mad]]: {{spoiler|Clotho}} following the deaths of {{spoiler|Shani and Orga}} is left a laughing, [[Empty Shell]].
* [[Luckily, My Shield Will Protect Me]]/[[Deflector Shields]]: Shani's Gundam, the Forbidden, incorporates both, in the form of a pair of shields attached to the superstructure that redirect beam weapons away from his Gundam.
* [[Luckily, My Shield Will Protect Me]]/[[Deflector Shields]]: Shani's Gundam, the Forbidden, incorporates both, in the form of a pair of shields attached to the superstructure that redirect beam weapons away from his Gundam.
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* [[Peek-a-Bangs]]: Shani's help to enhance his rather emo appearance when he's out of combat.
* [[Peek-a-Bangs]]: Shani's help to enhance his rather emo appearance when he's out of combat.
* [[Power Trio]]: Orga's the Ego, Clotho's the Superego, and Shani's the Id, although all three are absolutely certifiable.
* [[Power Trio]]: Orga's the Ego, Clotho's the Superego, and Shani's the Id, although all three are absolutely certifiable.
* [[Psycho Prototype|Psycho Prototypes]]: It's revealed in [[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny|the sequel]] that they are the forerunners of the Extended program. The Extended might have issues, but compared to these three, they're pillars of stability. Arguably an example of a [[Super Prototype]] as well given their better combat record.
* [[Psycho Prototype]]s: It's revealed in [[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny|the sequel]] that they are the forerunners of the Extended program. The Extended might have issues, but compared to these three, they're pillars of stability. Arguably an example of a [[Super Prototype]] as well given their better combat record.
* [[Psycho Serum]]: Used partly to increase combat performance and partly to ensure loyalty; the effects of withdrawal are ''fatal'', precluding any attempt at desertion.
* [[Psycho Serum]]: Used partly to increase combat performance and partly to ensure loyalty; the effects of withdrawal are ''fatal'', precluding any attempt at desertion.
* [[Psychotic Smirk]]: Orga often features one.
* [[Psychotic Smirk]]: Orga often features one.
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* [[Slasher Smile]]: All three, but most frequently Shani.
* [[Slasher Smile]]: All three, but most frequently Shani.
* [[Slave Mooks]]: They're only loyal to Azrael because they will die without frequent doses of [[Psycho Serum]].
* [[Slave Mooks]]: They're only loyal to Azrael because they will die without frequent doses of [[Psycho Serum]].
* [[Sociopathic Soldier|Sociopathic Soldiers]]: Type II. Despite being virtual slaves, hating their [[Bad Boss|boss]], and designated as ''equipment'' rather than personnel, they still ''really'' enjoy their work.
* [[Sociopathic Soldier]]s: Type II. Despite being virtual slaves, hating their [[Bad Boss|boss]], and designated as ''equipment'' rather than personnel, they still ''really'' enjoy their work.
* [[Sore Loser]]: Clotho, who rants about how much he hates to lose at one point. Clearly the boy has spent too much time around Azrael.
* [[Sore Loser]]: Clotho, who rants about how much he hates to lose at one point. Clearly the boy has spent too much time around Azrael.
* [[Super Prototype|Super Prototypes]]: To the Extended of ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny|Gundam SEED Destiny]]''. See [[Flawed Prototype]] & [[Psycho Prototype]], above, for more details.
* [[Super Prototype]]s: To the Extended of ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny|Gundam SEED Destiny]]''. See [[Flawed Prototype]] & [[Psycho Prototype]], above, for more details.
* [[Super Soldier|Super Soldiers]]
* [[Super Soldier]]s
* [[Teens Are Monsters]]: If you go off of their original backstory, they were already monsters long before they became [[Sociopathic Soldier|Sociopathic Soldiers]].
* [[Teens Are Monsters]]: If you go off of their original backstory, they were already monsters long before they became [[Sociopathic Soldier]]s.
* [[Teeth-Clenched Teamwork]]: None of them are team players, which occasionally devolves into them actually fighting ''each other'' instead of their enemy. Orga is rather careless about what he's shooting at, Clotho hates it when his teammates need to hitch a ride on his flight-capable Gundam, and Shani prefers to ignore his teammates' existence entirely during combat. Still, when they do cooperate, it really sucks to be the other guy.
* [[Teeth-Clenched Teamwork]]: None of them are team players, which occasionally devolves into them actually fighting ''each other'' instead of their enemy. Orga is rather careless about what he's shooting at, Clotho hates it when his teammates need to hitch a ride on his flight-capable Gundam, and Shani prefers to ignore his teammates' existence entirely during combat. Still, when they do cooperate, it really sucks to be the other guy.
* [[Transforming Mecha]]: Raider switches between a normal MS mode and an almost bird-like flight mode, while The Forbidden features a retractable superstructure and deflector shields.
* [[Transforming Mecha]]: Raider switches between a normal MS mode and an almost bird-like flight mode, while The Forbidden features a retractable superstructure and deflector shields.
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==== Voice Actors: [[Toshihiko Seki]] (Japanese), [[Mark Oliver]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Toshihiko Seki]] (Japanese), [[Mark Oliver]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"The dove is a symbol of peace. It's not born with the sharp beak or claws that can inflict a fatal attack, so they say if these two birds were pitted against each other it would undoubtedly be a long, gruesome battle."''}}
{{quote|''"The dove is a symbol of peace. It's not born with the sharp beak or claws that can inflict a fatal attack, so they say if these two birds were pitted against each other it would undoubtedly be a long, gruesome battle."''}}
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[[File:Rau Le Creuset 3030.jpg|frame]]


Athrun's commanding officer and Patrick Zala's right-hand man, Le Creuset is a feared ZAFT ship captain and mobile suit pilot, renowned for his ability and his ruthlessness. He is assigned to hunt down the ''Archangel'', and is later given command of the assaults on Alaska and Panama, and the defence of Jachin Due. Aways masked, Le Creuset is an enigmatic figure with a grudge against Mu La Flaga. He is eventually revealed to be {{spoiler|a clone of Mu La Flaga's father, created to be a perfect "son"}}. This doesn't work out very well; he inherits a serious case of {{spoiler|[[Cloning Blues]], manifesting physically as premature aging due to shortened telomeres}}. This eventually leads him to decide that he is in a uniquely objective position to judge humanity as a whole. He [[Nietzsche Wannabe|finds them wanting]], and decides that {{spoiler|he will [[Omnicidal Maniac|engineer the self-destruction of the entire human race]]}}, a goal he has been working towards since the start of the series. A very dangerous man, Rau originally pilots a series of [[Elite Mook]] mobile suits, but eventually upgrades to the [[Bigger Stick|Providence]].
Athrun's commanding officer and Patrick Zala's right-hand man, Le Creuset is a feared ZAFT ship captain and mobile suit pilot, renowned for his ability and his ruthlessness. He is assigned to hunt down the ''Archangel'', and is later given command of the assaults on Alaska and Panama, and the defence of Jachin Due. Aways masked, Le Creuset is an enigmatic figure with a grudge against Mu La Flaga. He is eventually revealed to be {{spoiler|a clone of Mu La Flaga's father, created to be a perfect "son"}}. This doesn't work out very well; he inherits a serious case of {{spoiler|[[Cloning Blues]], manifesting physically as premature aging due to shortened telomeres}}. This eventually leads him to decide that he is in a uniquely objective position to judge humanity as a whole. He [[Nietzsche Wannabe|finds them wanting]], and decides that {{spoiler|he will [[Omnicidal Maniac|engineer the self-destruction of the entire human race]]}}, a goal he has been working towards since the start of the series. A very dangerous man, Rau originally pilots a series of [[Elite Mook]] mobile suits, but eventually upgrades to the [[Bigger Stick|Providence]].
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* {{spoiler|[[Death Seeker]]: Wants to die, with the caveat that [[Suicidal Cosmic Temper Tantrum|everyone else goes first]].}}
* {{spoiler|[[Death Seeker]]: Wants to die, with the caveat that [[Suicidal Cosmic Temper Tantrum|everyone else goes first]].}}
* {{spoiler|[[Double Agent]]: Serves as ZAFT's best field commander, while passing state secrets along to Azrael. His ultimate goal is for both sides to kill each other off to the point of extinction.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Double Agent]]: Serves as ZAFT's best field commander, while passing state secrets along to Azrael. His ultimate goal is for both sides to kill each other off to the point of extinction.}}
* [[Dissonant Serenity]]: He's perfectly happy to dole out cheerful [[Hannibal Lecture|Hannibal Lectures]] in the midst of battle. Particularly jarring in the last episode, but this may be due to his [[Sanity Slippage|questionable sanity]] at the time. Mu is fond of [[Lampshade Hanging|sticking lampshades]] ''all over'' this.
* [[Dissonant Serenity]]: He's perfectly happy to dole out cheerful [[Hannibal Lecture]]s in the midst of battle. Particularly jarring in the last episode, but this may be due to his [[Sanity Slippage|questionable sanity]] at the time. Mu is fond of [[Lampshade Hanging|sticking lampshades]] ''all over'' this.
* [[The Dragon]]: He acts as Patrick Zala's right hand man, though {{spoiler|he's really a [[Dragon with an Agenda]] and the series' [[Big Bad]]}}.
* [[The Dragon]]: He acts as Patrick Zala's right hand man, though {{spoiler|he's really a [[Dragon with an Agenda]] and the series' [[Big Bad]]}}.
* [[Evil Counterpart]]: To no fewer than ''three'' characters: Mu (as his {{spoiler|cloned "brother" and fellow [[Mentor]]}}), Kira (they're both results of {{spoiler|[[Genetic Engineering]] experiments}}, with Le Creuset showing how badly Kira could have turned out if he hadn't ben raised by the right people), and Lacus (on a purely philosophical level).
* [[Evil Counterpart]]: To no fewer than ''three'' characters: Mu (as his {{spoiler|cloned "brother" and fellow [[Mentor]]}}), Kira (they're both results of {{spoiler|[[Genetic Engineering]] experiments}}, with Le Creuset showing how badly Kira could have turned out if he hadn't ben raised by the right people), and Lacus (on a purely philosophical level).
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==== Voice Actors: [[Akira Ishida]] (Japanese), [[Samuel Vincent]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Akira Ishida]] (Japanese), [[Samuel Vincent]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"I can't exactly fight a war with a big smile on my face."''}}
{{quote|''"I can't exactly fight a war with a big smile on my face."''}}
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[[File:Athrun Zala 4800.jpg|frame]]


Kira's former best friend and one of ZAFT's elite pilots, he spends the first half of the show trying to capture Kira and the Strike. Much more cynical than Kira, he considers himself the realist of the two, and believes Kira is being manipulated by the Naturals. He too grow progressively darker and more bitter as the series progresses, culminating in a [[The Gloves Come Off|brutal fight]] between he and Kira in the middle of the series. Afterwards he slowly recovers, {{spoiler|pulls a [[Heel Face Turn]]}}, and ends up dating {{spoiler|Kira's sister, Cagalli}}. Pilots the Aegis and then the Justice.
Kira's former best friend and one of ZAFT's elite pilots, he spends the first half of the show trying to capture Kira and the Strike. Much more cynical than Kira, he considers himself the realist of the two, and believes Kira is being manipulated by the Naturals. He too grow progressively darker and more bitter as the series progresses, culminating in a [[The Gloves Come Off|brutal fight]] between he and Kira in the middle of the series. Afterwards he slowly recovers, {{spoiler|pulls a [[Heel Face Turn]]}}, and ends up dating {{spoiler|Kira's sister, Cagalli}}. Pilots the Aegis and then the Justice.
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==== Voice Actors: [[Tomokazu Seki]] (Japanese), [[Michael Adamtwaite]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Tomokazu Seki]] (Japanese), [[Michael Adamtwaite]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"Come out and fight, Strike! Or else this pain I feel will never go away!"''}}
{{quote|''"Come out and fight, Strike! Or else this pain I feel will never go away!"''}}
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[[File:Yzak Joule 3061.jpg|frame]]


A member of the Le Creuset team, he's the most bloodthirsty and callous of the group. He has little respect for anyone he considers weak, and absolutely ''zero'' respect for Naturals as a consequence. He's close friends with Dearka, who shares many of his views, and has a developing rivalry with Athrun. He has no particular hate for the Earth Alliance (just contempt) until he's wounded during a battle with the Strike. After the resulting [[Physical Scars, Psychological Scars|scarring]], he develops a massive [[It's Personal|hate-on]] for Kira. Extremely temperamental and impulsive, he's the member of the group most loyal to ZAFT as a whole and Le Creuset personally. Pilots the Duel.
A member of the Le Creuset team, he's the most bloodthirsty and callous of the group. He has little respect for anyone he considers weak, and absolutely ''zero'' respect for Naturals as a consequence. He's close friends with Dearka, who shares many of his views, and has a developing rivalry with Athrun. He has no particular hate for the Earth Alliance (just contempt) until he's wounded during a battle with the Strike. After the resulting [[Physical Scars, Psychological Scars|scarring]], he develops a massive [[It's Personal|hate-on]] for Kira. Extremely temperamental and impulsive, he's the member of the group most loyal to ZAFT as a whole and Le Creuset personally. Pilots the Duel.
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* [[Anti-Villain]]: He's a [[Jerkass]], but his worst [[Kick the Dog]] moments aren't intentional, and he ''does'' really [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold|care about his friends]].
* [[Anti-Villain]]: He's a [[Jerkass]], but his worst [[Kick the Dog]] moments aren't intentional, and he ''does'' really [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold|care about his friends]].
* [[Armour Is Useless]]: Averted. The Armour Shroud saves Yzak's life during his final run-in with [[Super Soldier|Shani Andras]].
* [[Armour Is Useless]]: Averted. The Armour Shroud saves Yzak's life during his final run-in with [[Super Soldier|Shani Andras]].
* [[Badass]]: It's easy to forget just how good Yzak is. He goes toe-to-toe with Kira regularly, kills {{spoiler|two [[Super Soldier|Super Soldiers]]}} in the finale, saves {{spoiler|Cagali's life}} and even takes down Captain Sutherland, all while using a first generation Gundam.
* [[Badass]]: It's easy to forget just how good Yzak is. He goes toe-to-toe with Kira regularly, kills {{spoiler|two [[Super Soldier]]s}} in the finale, saves {{spoiler|Cagali's life}} and even takes down Captain Sutherland, all while using a first generation Gundam.
* [[Blue Eyes]]
* [[Blue Eyes]]
* [[The Brute]]: Of Le Creuset's [[Five-Bad Band]]: he's the most aggressive and bloodthirsty of the team.
* [[The Brute]]: Of Le Creuset's [[Five-Bad Band]]: he's the most aggressive and bloodthirsty of the team.
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=== Dearka Elsman ===
=== Dearka Elsman ===
==== Voice Actors: [[Akira Sasanuma]] (Japanese), [[Brad Swaile]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Akira Sasanuma]] (Japanese), [[Brad Swaile]] (English) ====
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[[File:Dearka Elsman 6723.jpg|frame]]


A member of Athrun's team, he, along with Yzak Joule, formed the darker half of the foursome. Snarky and condescending at times, he eventually {{spoiler|defects to the Three Ships Alliance after being captured mid-show}}, when he realises that {{spoiler|Naturals are people too}}. Pilots the Buster.
A member of Athrun's team, he, along with Yzak Joule, formed the darker half of the foursome. Snarky and condescending at times, he eventually {{spoiler|defects to the Three Ships Alliance after being captured mid-show}}, when he realises that {{spoiler|Naturals are people too}}. Pilots the Buster.
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=== Nicol Amalfi ===
=== Nicol Amalfi ===
==== Voice Actors: [[Mami Matsui]] (Japanese series), [[Romi Paku]] (Japanese [[Compilation Movie|Compilation Movies]]), [[Gabe Khouth]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Mami Matsui]] (Japanese series), [[Romi Paku]] (Japanese [[Compilation Movie]]s), [[Gabe Khouth]] (English) ====
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[[File:Nicol Amalfi 480.jpg|frame]]


The youngest and most sensitive member of the Le Creuset Team. He looks up to Athrun, but is often bullied by Dearka and (especially) Yzak. He pilots the Blitz, and pulls his weight in combat despite the fact that he's not as skilled as the rest of the team. A genuinely [[Nice Guy]], Nicol's only real character flaw seems to be his belief in [[My Country, Right or Wrong]]. He's eventually {{spoiler|killed by Kira before his climatic battle with Athrun}}.
The youngest and most sensitive member of the Le Creuset Team. He looks up to Athrun, but is often bullied by Dearka and (especially) Yzak. He pilots the Blitz, and pulls his weight in combat despite the fact that he's not as skilled as the rest of the team. A genuinely [[Nice Guy]], Nicol's only real character flaw seems to be his belief in [[My Country, Right or Wrong]]. He's eventually {{spoiler|killed by Kira before his climatic battle with Athrun}}.
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==== Voice Actors: [[Rie Tanaka]] (Japanese), [[Chantal Strand]] (English dialogue), [[Jillian Michaels]] (English singing) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Rie Tanaka]] (Japanese), [[Chantal Strand]] (English dialogue), [[Jillian Michaels]] (English singing) ====
{{quote|''"I'd like you to inform them: from now on, Lacus Clyne will be singing the song... of peace."''}}
{{quote|''"I'd like you to inform them: from now on, Lacus Clyne will be singing the song... of peace."''}}
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[[File:LacusClyne 9869.jpg|frame]]


The daughter of PLANT Supreme Council Chairman Siegel Clyne, Lacus is an extremely popular [[Idol Singer]] and political activist, and is engaged to her friend Athrun. Early in the series she is picked up by the ''Archangel'' and meets Kira, an event which will come to define the rest of her life. She eventually {{spoiler|abandons ZAFT after her father's assassination, waging a propaganda war (and then a physical one) against Chairman Zala}}. The public face of her father's moderate political stance, the "Clyne Faction", and later {{spoiler|the Three Ships Alliance}}, Lacus is a pleasant, friendly, idealistic girl, who is a heck of a lot smarter than you'd think.
The daughter of PLANT Supreme Council Chairman Siegel Clyne, Lacus is an extremely popular [[Idol Singer]] and political activist, and is engaged to her friend Athrun. Early in the series she is picked up by the ''Archangel'' and meets Kira, an event which will come to define the rest of her life. She eventually {{spoiler|abandons ZAFT after her father's assassination, waging a propaganda war (and then a physical one) against Chairman Zala}}. The public face of her father's moderate political stance, the "Clyne Faction", and later {{spoiler|the Three Ships Alliance}}, Lacus is a pleasant, friendly, idealistic girl, who is a heck of a lot smarter than you'd think.
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* [[Lady and Knight]]: She's the Lady to Kira Yamato's Knight
* [[Lady and Knight]]: She's the Lady to Kira Yamato's Knight
* [[The Leader]]: Type IV to the Three Ships Alliance.
* [[The Leader]]: Type IV to the Three Ships Alliance.
* [[Magic Skirt]]: Despite having a ''very'' short skirt (in ''space'') at the end of the series, she doesn't have any [[Panty Shot|Panty Shots]]<ref> except in the [[Compilation Movie]]</ref>. Well, and that one deliberate one [[Innocent Fanservice Girl|due to extenuating circumstances]] earlier in the series.
* [[Magic Skirt]]: Despite having a ''very'' short skirt (in ''space'') at the end of the series, she doesn't have any [[Panty Shot]]s.<ref>except in the [[Compilation Movie]]</ref> Well, and that one deliberate one [[Innocent Fanservice Girl|due to extenuating circumstances]] earlier in the series.
* [[Martial Pacifist]]: She wants this war over ''now''. And if that means leading her own army against ZAFT and the Earth Forces, so be it.
* [[Martial Pacifist]]: She wants this war over ''now''. And if that means leading her own army against ZAFT and the Earth Forces, so be it.
* [[The Messiah]]: Very, very much.
* [[The Messiah]]: Very, very much.
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==== Voice Actors: [[Kinryu Arimoto]] (Japanese), [[Andrew Kavadas]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Kinryu Arimoto]] (Japanese), [[Andrew Kavadas]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"We Coordinators are very different. We should view ourselves as a completely new species. There's no reason to coexist with Naturals."''}}
{{quote|''"We Coordinators are very different. We should view ourselves as a completely new species. There's no reason to coexist with Naturals."''}}
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[[File:Patrick Zala 2689.jpg|frame]]


Athrun's father, Patrick Zala was one of the founding members of ZAFT alongside Siegel Clyne. At the beginning of the series, he's the head of ZAFT's armed forces. Patrick is a stoic but driven man, throwing himself into the execution of the war to the exclusion of all else -- including his son. Patrick's fanaticism comes from the loss of his wife Lenore in the Bloody Valentine tragedy, which has left him with a deep-seated hatred of Naturals. He believes that Coordinators are a new species, distinct from (and superior to) Naturals. He eventually replaces Siegel Clyne as the PLANT Supreme Council Chairman, at which point {{spoiler|he has Clyne assassinated and enacts his plan to wipe out the Naturals entirely}}. At the end of the war, he {{spoiler|is killed by an underling to prevent him from destroying Earth}}.
Athrun's father, Patrick Zala was one of the founding members of ZAFT alongside Siegel Clyne. At the beginning of the series, he's the head of ZAFT's armed forces. Patrick is a stoic but driven man, throwing himself into the execution of the war to the exclusion of all else—including his son. Patrick's fanaticism comes from the loss of his wife Lenore in the Bloody Valentine tragedy, which has left him with a deep-seated hatred of Naturals. He believes that Coordinators are a new species, distinct from (and superior to) Naturals. He eventually replaces Siegel Clyne as the PLANT Supreme Council Chairman, at which point {{spoiler|he has Clyne assassinated and enacts his plan to wipe out the Naturals entirely}}. At the end of the war, he {{spoiler|is killed by an underling to prevent him from destroying Earth}}.


* [[Abusive Dad]]: See [["What the Hell?" Dad]], below.
* [[Abusive Dad]]: See [["What the Hell?" Dad]], below.
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* [[Bad Boss]]: Don't question Patrick's orders. It won't end well.
* [[Bad Boss]]: Don't question Patrick's orders. It won't end well.
* [[Big Bad Wannabe]]: He's the leader of ZAFT and would be a prime candidate for [[The Big Bad]] if {{spoiler|Rau Le Creuset}} weren't in the story.
* [[Big Bad Wannabe]]: He's the leader of ZAFT and would be a prime candidate for [[The Big Bad]] if {{spoiler|Rau Le Creuset}} weren't in the story.
** [[Big Bad Ensemble]]: Subverted. It appears that the plot is coming down to the war between he and Muruta Azrael but in reality {{spoiler|they're both [[Unwitting Pawn|Unwitting Pawns]] of Rau Le Creuset}}.
** [[Big Bad Ensemble]]: Subverted. It appears that the plot is coming down to the war between he and Muruta Azrael but in reality {{spoiler|they're both [[Unwitting Pawn]]s of Rau Le Creuset}}.
** [[Non-Action Big Bad]]: Of ZAFT. Patrick may be a military man, but he's never in combat, is only ever shown in a command role and {{spoiler|fails to do a proper job the one time he tries to kill someone}}.
** [[Non-Action Big Bad]]: Of ZAFT. Patrick may be a military man, but he's never in combat, is only ever shown in a command role and {{spoiler|fails to do a proper job the one time he tries to kill someone}}.
* {{spoiler|[[Blood From the Mouth]]: When he was shot by his subordinate whom he just shot a few seconds back}}
* {{spoiler|[[Blood From the Mouth]]: When he was shot by his subordinate whom he just shot a few seconds back}}
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==== Voice Actors: [[Yosuke Akimoto]] (Japanese), [[Don Brown]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Yosuke Akimoto]] (Japanese), [[Don Brown]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"You still fail to grasp the underlying truth, Patrick. We [Coordinators] didn't evolve."''}}
{{quote|''"You still fail to grasp the underlying truth, Patrick. We [Coordinators] didn't evolve."''}}
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[[File:Siegel Clyne 620.jpg|frame]]


Siegel Clyne is Lacus's father. He helped found ZAFT with Patrick Zala, and is the PLANT Supreme Council Chairman at the beginning of the series. Leader of the moderate faction of Coordinators, he and his allies believe in coexistence with the Naturals, but they're steadily losing ground to the radical faction favoring all-out war. Eventually voted out of office and replaced by Patrick Zala, he is soon thereafter {{spoiler|assassinated by his successor}}.
Siegel Clyne is Lacus's father. He helped found ZAFT with Patrick Zala, and is the PLANT Supreme Council Chairman at the beginning of the series. Leader of the moderate faction of Coordinators, he and his allies believe in coexistence with the Naturals, but they're steadily losing ground to the radical faction favoring all-out war. Eventually voted out of office and replaced by Patrick Zala, he is soon thereafter {{spoiler|assassinated by his successor}}.
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=== Ezalia Joule ===
=== Ezalia Joule ===
==== [[Kotono Mitsuishi]] (Japanese), Lee Lau (English) ====
==== [[Kotono Mitsuishi]] (Japanese), Lee Lau (English) ====
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[[File:Ezalia Joule 1373.jpg|frame]]


Yzak's mother, and a member of Patrick Zala's faction on the ZAFT Supreme Council, Ezalia is his [[Number Two|second-in-command]], and is even more ardent than Patrick in her belief that Coordinators are a new, superior species. Proud of her son's military service, Ezalia nevertheless worries about his safety, and can be quite controlling -- if well-meaning -- in her interactions with Yzak.
Yzak's mother, and a member of Patrick Zala's faction on the ZAFT Supreme Council, Ezalia is his [[Number Two|second-in-command]], and is even more ardent than Patrick in her belief that Coordinators are a new, superior species. Proud of her son's military service, Ezalia nevertheless worries about his safety, and can be quite controlling—if well-meaning—in her interactions with Yzak.


* [[Absurdly Youthful Mother]]: She's 33. Her son, Yzak, is 16. That means she was 17 when she gave birth to him. In real life, it's unlikely for a woman like this to success in politic. In a country with aggressive pro-birth policy, [[Fridge Brilliance|it makes sense]].
* [[Absurdly Youthful Mother]]: She's 33. Her son, Yzak, is 16. That means she was 17 when she gave birth to him. In real life, it's unlikely for a woman like this to success in politic. In a country with aggressive pro-birth policy, [[Fridge Brilliance|it makes sense]].
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==== Voice Actors: [[Ryotaro Okiayu]] (Japanese), [[Brian Drummond]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Ryotaro Okiayu]] (Japanese), [[Brian Drummond]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"At what point do we put an end to [war]? When every single one of your enemies has been destroyed? Perhaps then."''}}
{{quote|''"At what point do we put an end to [war]? When every single one of your enemies has been destroyed? Perhaps then."''}}
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[[File:Andrew Waltfeld 603.jpg|frame]]


Known as "the Desert Tiger", Waltfeld is a feared ZAFT commander operating in the Libyan desert. He serves as the first major opponent Kira faces other than Athrun and his team, and poses a serious threat to the ''Archangel'' and her crew, despite being a pretty decent guy. Meeting him forces Kira to further reevaluate his moral stance on the war. Apparently {{spoiler|killed in combat with}} Kira, an event that pretty much pushes the kid over the edge, he eventually {{spoiler|resurfaces as the captain of Lacus's ship, the ''Eternal'', and pulls a [[Heel Face Turn]]}}.
Known as "the Desert Tiger", Waltfeld is a feared ZAFT commander operating in the Libyan desert. He serves as the first major opponent Kira faces other than Athrun and his team, and poses a serious threat to the ''Archangel'' and her crew, despite being a pretty decent guy. Meeting him forces Kira to further reevaluate his moral stance on the war. Apparently {{spoiler|killed in combat with}} Kira, an event that pretty much pushes the kid over the edge, he eventually {{spoiler|resurfaces as the captain of Lacus's ship, the ''Eternal'', and pulls a [[Heel Face Turn]]}}.
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=== Aisha ===
=== Aisha ===
==== Voice Actors: [[Vivian Hsu]] (Japanese series), [[Fumi Hirano]] (Japanese [[Compilation Movie|Compilation Movies]]), [[Saffron Henderson]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Vivian Hsu]] (Japanese series), [[Fumi Hirano]] (Japanese [[Compilation Movie]]s), [[Saffron Henderson]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"You're taking this rather well. This is difficult for you, isn't it? I can tell you're really fond of him."''}}
{{quote|''"You're taking this rather well. This is difficult for you, isn't it? I can tell you're really fond of him."''}}
[[File:Aisha_Gundam_Seed_370.jpg|frame]]
[[File:Aisha Gundam Seed 370.jpg|frame]]


Girlfriend of Andrew Waldfeld, the Desert Tiger, and a capable pilot in her own right. Just as sympathetic a character as Andy, she's rather friendly toward Kira and Cagalli when they encounter each other. She's {{spoiler|killed in action by Kira}}.
Girlfriend of Andrew Waldfeld, the Desert Tiger, and a capable pilot in her own right. Just as sympathetic a character as Andy, she's rather friendly toward Kira and Cagalli when they encounter each other. She's {{spoiler|killed in action by Kira}}.
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==== Voice Actors: [[Naomi Shindo]] (Japanese), [[Vanessa Morley]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Naomi Shindo]] (Japanese), [[Vanessa Morley]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"That's right, I'm a girl. What is it with you guys?"''}}
{{quote|''"That's right, I'm a girl. What is it with you guys?"''}}
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[[File:230px-Cagalli 057 6518.jpg|frame]]


The adopted daughter of {{spoiler|Uzumi Nara Atha, Chief Representative of the Orb Union}}. Also a rebel leader, guerilla soldier, and a capable, if brash, politician. Hates ZAFT and distrusts the Earth Forces. Eventually revealed to be {{spoiler|Kira's twin sister}}. She provides the military backbone of the Three Ships' Alliance. Pilots a Skygrasper and then {{spoiler|the Strike Rouge}}.
The adopted daughter of {{spoiler|Uzumi Nara Atha, Chief Representative of the Orb Union}}. Also a rebel leader, guerilla soldier, and a capable, if brash, politician. Hates ZAFT and distrusts the Earth Forces. Eventually revealed to be {{spoiler|Kira's twin sister}}. She provides the military backbone of the Three Ships' Alliance. Pilots a Skygrasper and then {{spoiler|the Strike Rouge}}.
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* [[Tomboy and Girly Girl]]: The tomboy to Lacus' girly girl
* [[Tomboy and Girly Girl]]: The tomboy to Lacus' girly girl
** {{spoiler|[[Tomboy Princess]]}}
** {{spoiler|[[Tomboy Princess]]}}
* [[Tsundere]]: Though regarding her main target -- {{spoiler|Athrun}} -- she is ''extremely'' justified, given the circumstances of their meeting.
* [[Tsundere]]: Though regarding her main target -- {{spoiler|Athrun}}—she is ''extremely'' justified, given the circumstances of their meeting.
* {{spoiler|[[Twincest]]}}: With Kira. Averted just in time.
* {{spoiler|[[Twincest]]}}: With Kira. Averted just in time.


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==== Voice Actors: [[Tohru Ookawa]] (Japanese), ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Tohru Ookawa]] (Japanese), ====
{{quote|''"We can't leave Orb, or this world, in the hands of those bastards."''}}
{{quote|''"We can't leave Orb, or this world, in the hands of those bastards."''}}
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[[File:Lord Uzumi 3306.jpg|frame]]


The leader of Orb {{spoiler|and Cagalli's adopted father}}, Lord Izumi is completely dedicated to maintaining Orb's neutral stance. This becomes ever more difficult as the war spirals out of control. Faced with increasing pressure to choose a side in the ZAFT-Earth Alliance conflict, he refuses to compromise his nation's ideals. In the end, he {{spoiler|commits suicide in the process of self-destructing Orb's mass driver to keep it out of the Earth Alliance's hands}}.
The leader of Orb {{spoiler|and Cagalli's adopted father}}, Lord Izumi is completely dedicated to maintaining Orb's neutral stance. This becomes ever more difficult as the war spirals out of control. Faced with increasing pressure to choose a side in the ZAFT-Earth Alliance conflict, he refuses to compromise his nation's ideals. In the end, he {{spoiler|commits suicide in the process of self-destructing Orb's mass driver to keep it out of the Earth Alliance's hands}}.
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==== Voice Actors: [[Hideyuki Hori]] (Japanese), [[Michael Dobson]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: [[Hideyuki Hori]] (Japanese), [[Michael Dobson]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"I have a body capable of greater strengths and a brain capable of acquiring greater knowledge than a human being who was born naturally."''}}
{{quote|''"I have a body capable of greater strengths and a brain capable of acquiring greater knowledge than a human being who was born naturally."''}}
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[[File:George Glenn 5350.jpg|frame]]


The original Coordinator, he gained international fame and fortune excelling at basically everything ever (from professional sports to cutting-edge scientific research), he eventually revealed that his spectacular success was largely due to having been genetically engineered. He released instructions for his enhancement process to the public, inadvertently coining the term "Coordinator" at the same time. Eventually assassinated by Blue Cosmos.
The original Coordinator, he gained international fame and fortune excelling at basically everything ever (from professional sports to cutting-edge scientific research), he eventually revealed that his spectacular success was largely due to having been genetically engineered. He released instructions for his enhancement process to the public, inadvertently coining the term "Coordinator" at the same time. Eventually assassinated by Blue Cosmos.
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==== Voice Actors: ? (Japanese), [[Mark Oliver]] (English) ====
==== Voice Actors: ? (Japanese), [[Mark Oliver]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"Laws can be broken after all. They're only made by humans."''}}
{{quote|''"Laws can be broken after all. They're only made by humans."''}}
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[[File:Al Da Flaga 5725.jpg|frame]]


Mu La Flaga's deceased father. He considered his son too weak to be his true heir, and is later revealed to have {{spoiler|cloned himself}} in an effort to gain a more worthy successor. He went on to deny {{spoiler|said clone (Le Creuset) any sense of identity}}, which ended with his death in a "mysterious" fire. Whoops.
Mu La Flaga's deceased father. He considered his son too weak to be his true heir, and is later revealed to have {{spoiler|cloned himself}} in an effort to gain a more worthy successor. He went on to deny {{spoiler|said clone (Le Creuset) any sense of identity}}, which ended with his death in a "mysterious" fire. Whoops.
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==== Voice actor: [[Eiji Yanagisawa]] (Japanese), [[Fred Handerson]] (English) ====
==== Voice actor: [[Eiji Yanagisawa]] (Japanese), [[Fred Handerson]] (English) ====
{{quote|''"The urge to make things better has always driven progress, and then that is what brings about happiness."''}}
{{quote|''"The urge to make things better has always driven progress, and then that is what brings about happiness."''}}
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[[File:Ulen Hibiki 1190.jpg|frame]]


A very brilliant and very ambitious scientist who was behind the Ultimate Coordinator project. {{spoiler|He also cloned Al Da Flaga and created Rau Le Creuset (And [[Gundam Seed Destiny|Rey Za Burrel]]. And other cloned kids, who ultimately died). And then we see that the subject of the Ultimate Coordinator project... was one of his kids.}}
A very brilliant and very ambitious scientist who was behind the Ultimate Coordinator project. {{spoiler|He also cloned Al Da Flaga and created Rau Le Creuset (And [[Gundam Seed Destiny|Rey Za Burrel]]. And other cloned kids, who ultimately died). And then we see that the subject of the Ultimate Coordinator project... was one of his kids.}}