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{{quote|''"The Glory Star! Full Burst!"''}}
{{quote|''"The Glory Star! Full Burst!"''}}


Female protagonist of ''Z'', Setsuko's an orphan thanks to her parents' death via the [[Colony Drop|Colony Drops]], and was drafted into the [[Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam|Titans]] and placed in the Glory Star squad under Denzel Hammer and Toby Watson. She has a rather timid, quiet and demure attitude, making her question her purpose as a Titan, and indirectly making herself and the rest of the team the Titan's go-to [[Butt Monkey]]. While out on a training mission in the new Virgora model mechs, Glory Star got embroiled in a skirmish with the [[Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam|AE]][[La Résistance|UG]]'s Quattro Bajeena and Camille Bidan. In the confusion, Setsuko mysteriously transported herself, Toby and Denzel into another world.
Female protagonist of ''Z'', Setsuko's an orphan thanks to her parents' death via the [[Colony Drop|Colony Drops]], and was drafted into the [[Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam|Titans]] and placed in the Glory Star squad under Denzel Hammer and Toby Watson. She has a rather timid, quiet and demure attitude, making her question her purpose as a Titan, and indirectly making herself and the rest of the team the Titan's go-to [[Butt Monkey]]. While out on a training mission in the new Virgora model mechs, Glory Star got embroiled in a skirmish with the [[Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam|AE]][[La Résistance|UG]]'s Quattro Bajeena and Camille Bidan. In the confusion, Setsuko mysteriously transported herself, Toby and Denzel into another world.


While finding out what's going on, Setsuko encounters the enigmatic Asakim, and [[It Got Worse|everything starts going downhill]], as her first experience with him was his unceremonious [[Clean Cut|killing]] of [[Half the Man He Used To Be|Denzel]]. If that wasn't enough, later on, he kills Toby in front of her, beats her up and possibly (we aren't sure due to a [[Fade to Black|scene change]]) and. [[Rape as Drama|rapes her]]. If that wasn't enough, he later has her meet up with [[Alternate Universe]] versions of Toby and Denzel, only to see that [[Magnificent Bastard|Asakim]] has convinced them she's their enemy. It turns out Setsuko possesses the Sphere known as the ''Sorrowful Maiden'', which grows more powerful the sadder she gets, and Asakim seeks to awaken its true potential by tormenting her. It's also the thing responsible for transporting her randomly throughout the dimensions. She resolves to thwart Asakim's ambitions (and later the Chimera Battalion's), but she later finds out the more she uses the Sphere's power, the more she's losing herself: first her sense of taste, then her sight...[[The Woobie|poor girl]].
While finding out what's going on, Setsuko encounters the enigmatic Asakim, and [[It Got Worse|everything starts going downhill]], as her first experience with him was his unceremonious [[Clean Cut|killing]] of [[Half the Man He Used To Be|Denzel]]. If that wasn't enough, later on, he kills Toby in front of her, beats her up and possibly (we aren't sure due to a [[Fade to Black|scene change]]) and. [[Rape as Drama|rapes her]]. If that wasn't enough, he later has her meet up with [[Alternate Universe]] versions of Toby and Denzel, only to see that [[Magnificent Bastard|Asakim]] has convinced them she's their enemy. It turns out Setsuko possesses the Sphere known as the ''Sorrowful Maiden'', which grows more powerful the sadder she gets, and Asakim seeks to awaken its true potential by tormenting her. It's also the thing responsible for transporting her randomly throughout the dimensions. She resolves to thwart Asakim's ambitions (and later the Chimera Battalion's), but she later finds out the more she uses the Sphere's power, the more she's losing herself: first her sense of taste, then her sight...[[The Woobie|poor girl]].
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=== Löwen General (Voiced by [[Isshin Chiba]]) ===
=== Löwen General (Voiced by [[Isshin Chiba]]) ===
[[File:lowennormal.jpg|frame|[[Beware the Nice Ones|Don't trust that smile too much...]]]]
[[File:lowennormal.jpg|frame|[[Beware the Nice Ones|Don't trust that smile too much...]]]]


A very dedicated soldier belonging to the Chimera, Löwen has issues against hitting women and fighting them on the battlefield, less out of misogyny and more out of chivalry. Calling himself "The Young Lion of the Chimera", he pilots the Chaos Leo, a mech that looks like a man wearing a lion hide with vicious melee attacks. Later on, as the Chimera reveal their true colours, so does Löwen: turns out that {{spoiler|he despises women, and believes the ''only'' woman who should be allowed to exist is his commander Edel Bernal, whom he worships like a goddess. The reason for this is the vague explanation of "I was betrayed by women before". In the end, he dies pathetically screaming out Edel Bernal's name as he blows up}}. Löwen embodies these tropes:
A very dedicated soldier belonging to the Chimera, Löwen has issues against hitting women and fighting them on the battlefield, less out of misogyny and more out of chivalry. Calling himself "The Young Lion of the Chimera", he pilots the Chaos Leo, a mech that looks like a man wearing a lion hide with vicious melee attacks. Later on, as the Chimera reveal their true colours, so does Löwen: turns out that {{spoiler|he despises women, and believes the ''only'' woman who should be allowed to exist is his commander Edel Bernal, whom he worships like a goddess. The reason for this is the vague explanation of "I was betrayed by women before". In the end, he dies pathetically screaming out Edel Bernal's name as he blows up}}. Löwen embodies these tropes:
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* [[Evil Genius]]
* [[Evil Genius]]
* [[Four Eyes, Zero Soul]]
* [[Four Eyes, Zero Soul]]
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Schlan is German for "snake"; Anguis is the genus name for "slow worms", which are legless lizards rather than snakes, so the choice of name either reflects the similarity to the word [[Faux Symbolism|"anguish"]] or is [[Did Not Do the Research|a damn silly mistake]].
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Schlan is German for "snake"; Anguis is the genus name for "slow worms", which are legless lizards rather than snakes, so the choice of name either reflects the similarity to the word [[Faux Symbolism|"anguish"]] or is [[Did Not Do the Research|a damn silly mistake]].
* [[Smug Snake]]: Literally and figuratively
* [[Smug Snake]]: Literally and figuratively
* [[Spell My Name with an "S"]]: "Shuran" or "Schlan"...take your pick.
* [[Spell My Name with an "S"]]: "Shuran" or "Schlan"...take your pick.
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* [[The Brigadier]]: Figuratively, literally, and subverted at the same time!
* [[The Brigadier]]: Figuratively, literally, and subverted at the same time!
* [[Colonel Badass]]: Again, figuratively and literally; she's a pretty decent pilot, and it takes some balls to take over the world.
* [[Colonel Badass]]: Again, figuratively and literally; she's a pretty decent pilot, and it takes some balls to take over the world.
* [[Evil Counterpart]]: To [[Turn a Gundam (Anime)|Dianna Solel]] and [[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny|Lacus Clyne]].
* [[Evil Counterpart]]: To [[Turn A Gundam (Anime)|Dianna Solel]] and [[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny|Lacus Clyne]].
* [[Macross Missile Massacre]]: Part one of Promised Millennium.
* [[Macross Missile Massacre]]: Part one of Promised Millennium.
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Edel is German for "noble, gentle, regal", etc; Lemures is Latin for "malicious/restless spirit".
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Edel is German for "noble, gentle, regal", etc; Lemures is Latin for "malicious/restless spirit".
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* [[Mad Scientist]]
* [[Mad Scientist]]
* [[Psychopathic Manchild]]
* [[Psychopathic Manchild]]
* [[Reality Warper]]
* [[Reality Warper]]
* [[Spell My Name with an "S"]], but closely tied to [[Spell My Name with a "The"]]: It's '''The''' Edel Bernal, dammit, not "Ji Adel Banel"! He even explains he's the ''real'' Edel Bernal, and therefore ''THE'' Edel Bernal, during the final stage!
* [[Spell My Name with an "S"]], but closely tied to [[Spell My Name with a "The"]]: It's '''The''' Edel Bernal, dammit, not "Ji Adel Banel"! He even explains he's the ''real'' Edel Bernal, and therefore ''THE'' Edel Bernal, during the final stage!
* [[Too Kinky to Torture]]: He REALLY enjoys being hit, and finds the final battle to be the pinnacle of his existence.
* [[Too Kinky to Torture]]: He REALLY enjoys being hit, and finds the final battle to be the pinnacle of his existence.
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A former member of the [[Code Geass|Britannian]] [[Mobile Suit Gundam 00|Union's]] Firebug Squad, Crowe is the headlining protagonist of the ''Second Super Robot Wars Z''. Saddled with a million dollars in debt, he agreed to be the test pilot for the anti-Dimensional Beast mecha Brasta as a way to work the sum off.
A former member of the [[Code Geass|Britannian]] [[Mobile Suit Gundam 00|Union's]] Firebug Squad, Crowe is the headlining protagonist of the ''Second Super Robot Wars Z''. Saddled with a million dollars in debt, he agreed to be the test pilot for the anti-Dimensional Beast mecha Brasta as a way to work the sum off.


{{spoiler|The main goal of Firebug was to start minor rebellions in various countries for Britannia that would be crushed by its main military. However, during one mission in Esther Elhaas's hometown, a Dimension Energy Crystal experiment went haywire, causing its destruction. Firebug was sent in to "clean up the mess", but Crowe took pity on her and rescued Esther and deserted Firebug. It isn't until he encounters his former commander Marilyn Catto in ''Saisei-hen'' that Crowe finally opens up and confirms the story to Esther}}.
{{spoiler|The main goal of Firebug was to start minor rebellions in various countries for Britannia that would be crushed by its main military. However, during one mission in Esther Elhaas's hometown, a Dimension Energy Crystal experiment went haywire, causing its destruction. Firebug was sent in to "clean up the mess", but Crowe took pity on her and rescued Esther and deserted Firebug. It isn't until he encounters his former commander Marilyn Catto in ''Saisei-hen'' that Crowe finally opens up and confirms the story to Esther}}.
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* [[Attack Drone|Attack Drones]]: Brasta's SPIGOT-VX. Depending on the final attack, the drones can either be of a melee or ranged-based type.
* [[Attack Drone|Attack Drones]]: Brasta's SPIGOT-VX. Depending on the final attack, the drones can either be of a melee or ranged-based type.
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* [[Ship Tease]]: With Crowe, after Moby Dick is killed.
* [[Ship Tease]]: With Crowe, after Moby Dick is killed.
* [[Tsundere]]: This is something Crowe actually likes, as her mood swings and blunt nature mean he can read her like a book, making her one of the few women he trusts not to be deceitful.
* [[Tsundere]]: This is something Crowe actually likes, as her mood swings and blunt nature mean he can read her like a book, making her one of the few women he trusts not to be deceitful.
** [[Clingy Jealous Girl]]: Whenever Marguerite's involved, Esther turns double-clingy. The [[Code Geass|heart hat event]] is a particular example.
** [[Clingy Jealous Girl]]: Whenever Marguerite's involved, Esther turns double-clingy. The [[Code Geass|heart hat event]] is a particular example.


== The Neo Empire Imperium ==
== The Neo Empire Imperium ==
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* [[Anti-Villain]]
* [[Anti-Villain]]
* [[Everything Is Better With Spinning]]: Whenever you hit her, the Pearl Nail takes a spin.
* [[Everything Is Better With Spinning]]: Whenever you hit her, the Pearl Nail takes a spin.
* [[Expy]]: Like Xine, she's a busty female [[Anti-Villain]] who's lost someone close to her and becomes an [[Eleventh-Hour Ranger]].
* [[Expy]]: Like Xine, she's a busty female [[Anti-Villain]] who's lost someone close to her and becomes an [[Eleventh-Hour Ranger]].
* [[Fetish Fuel Station Attendant]]
* [[Fetish Fuel Station Attendant]]
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* [[Consummate Liar]]: Justified: {{spoiler|the ''Lying Black Sheep'' makes him physically unable to tell the truth, thus everything coming out from his mouth is a lie of some form}}.
* [[Consummate Liar]]: Justified: {{spoiler|the ''Lying Black Sheep'' makes him physically unable to tell the truth, thus everything coming out from his mouth is a lie of some form}}.
* [[The Dragon]]: To Gaioh
* [[The Dragon]]: To Gaioh
** [[Dragon with an Agenda]]
** [[Dragon with an Agenda]]
* [[Evilly Affable]]
* [[Evilly Affable]]
* [[Keigo]]: Uses a really, really polite form of speech even when he's getting hammered by ZEXIS.
* [[Keigo]]: Uses a really, really polite form of speech even when he's getting hammered by ZEXIS.
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