3x → VI

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

[ Char can be found in the hangar... again... this time looking at the RX-78-2 Gundam. While his Zeong was at the far end of the hangar, Char was leaning over the rail, his arms folded over one another, looking at the White Devil. The machine that had killed so many of his comrades in the Principality of Zeon, and had taken Lalah from him. It could also likely be blamed for the familial divide between him and Artesia.

Char wasn't sure what to make of Amuro being onboard. He would likely never forgive him for killing Lalah, but it was inevitable that they would be meeting again. The Red Comet exhaled roughly through his nose, turning away from the machine, and started for the door. Someone would likely bump into him as he tried to leave. ]

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[fermionprincess]

Sir Char!

[A loud voice calls to Char. Predictably, there's Alessandra, waving.]

It looks like deep thoughts cloud your mind again. First you stare at space and now at the machines!

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

[ Char turned to face Alessandra, and thought for a moment on how to explain this one. ]

How much do you know about the history of the One Year War?

[fermionprincess]

I have been educated in the basics, but all the details I know only courtesy of a veteran and his tales of experience. Namely, yours.

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

[ Char nodded, and then looked towards the Gundam. ]

That machine killed hundreds of Zeon soldiers, including a few I was close with. It single-handedly turned the tide in favor of the Federation, and inspired Federation citizens the world over. If it wasn't for this machine, it is possible that Zeon would have won.

[fermionprincess]

Oh...

I would never imagine it would carry such a heavy burden, just from looking at its exterior. But then, a machine of conflict is used to spill blood. It's inevitable.

The robot's pilot should be on board as well, I take it.

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

[ Char sighed. ]

He is. And there's no point in avoiding him.

[fermionprincess]

I... am aware that it is easy to say such things. However...

I believe you should forgive him. Or at least, do not hold a grudge. The painful history of years past cannot be changed anyway.

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

It isn't that simple, Miss Langelier. [ Char shook his head, disappointed that this subject came up. ] Amuro killed the woman I love. It isn't something I can just forget about.

[fermionprincess]

[Alessandra takes it rather well, actually. She's pretty calm, almost serene.]

I see. No, I do not suggest that you ever forget about this.

The One Year War... left scars on all its survivors, did it not.

Wrong account missfire!

[newtypeamuro.livejournal.com]

[Where the Gundam was, Amuro wasn't too far behind. ...But you probably already felt that, didn't you char. Can you feel the newtype senses glaring at you from across the catwalk?]

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

[ He can. Without turning to face Amuro, Char called back to him. ]

It was only a matter of time before we met again, wasn't it?

[newtypeamuro.livejournal.com]

So you're saying that this is 'fate'?

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

Not necessarily. But it's a small world, and with how strange things have been, it was inevitable, wasn't it?

[ Char finally turned to face Amuro. ]

At least it's here instead of on the battlefield.

[newtypeamuro.livejournal.com]

I can accept that we'd both be drawn to this ship, if that's what you mean.

[And Amuro simply frowns.]

For now, anyway.

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

This ship's been involved in stranger things than reunions. [ Char then dismissed Amuro's statement. ] I'm sure you've heard by now I've abandoned Axis. Though after hearing about the Titans and their megalomania, I'm not hesitant to help them again.

[newtypeamuro.livejournal.com]

And I'm sure you're aware by now that I'm no longer with the Federation.

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

I am. But you're missing the point I'm trying to make. [ Char reached up and removed his sunglasses for a moment. ] We have no more reason to fight one another. And after the Titans attacked White Chalice pilots, it stands to reason that we'll be fighting them. I suggest we put our differences aside for now. There are more pressing issues than our history with one another.

[newtypeamuro.livejournal.com]

I get what you're saying. There's no reason for us to fight right now... But that doesn't mean I'm ready to trust you.

I don't intend to shoot you from behind, and for now, I'll assume the same is true for you.

[aprimeanswer.livejournal.com]

[Completely by coincidence, PRIME is doing much the same thing as the Red Comet. Staring at the RX-78.]

...So then, this is the original, isn't it? Every unit with the name "Gundam" is based off of this guy?

Doesn't look so threatening to me. Could this suit really be the "White Devil" of the One Year War?

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

Don't let its skinny design fool you. This mobile suit killed at least three hundred Zeon soldiers in its lifetime, including Dozle Zabi, Ramba Ral, M'Quve, and two members of the Black Tri-Stars.

[aprimeanswer.livejournal.com]

An impressive track record, to be sure...but wasn't most of that due to it's pilot? That kid...Amuro, was it?

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

Amuro is definitely one of the best pilots I've ever seen. But there is a reason the Gundam has been emulated by several different factions, both within the Federation and elsewhere.

[aprimeanswer.livejournal.com]

[Prime nods.]

From the basic RX-78, we've got the Mk-II, the Crossbone Vanguard units, and the Exia. Those Astray units look similar, too...

That aside, the design of a Gundam lacks the raw power of the large "super" types, and it's not nearly as mobile as a NEXT or one of the Witches. I can appreciate it's track record, but why continue to build them when better technology is available?

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

Symbolism, I suspect. The Gundam turned the tide of the One Year War, when Zeon mobile suits decimated Federation fleets on an almost daily basis. They want to keep that image, and recreate the Gundam's success.

[aprimeanswer.livejournal.com]

The same reason why most anti-feddie factions continue to use suits with mono-eyes and heat hawks, then...

I understand entirely. Personally, I have trouble feeling comfortable in any mech that isn't painted my personal colors.