Lockon Stratos (Lyle Dylandy)

Lockon Stratos (ロックオン・ストラトス), also known by his real name, Lyle Dylandy (ライル・ディランディ), is a Gundam Meister and one of the main characters in the Second Season of Mobile Suit Gundam 00. Lyle is the younger identical twin brother of Neil Dylandy, the original Lockon Stratos from Season 1. Lyle Dylandy is a member of Katharon, who inherited Neil's position as a Gundam Meister in Season 2. In Celestial Being, Lockon pilots the GN-006 Cherudim Gundam, and later its upgrade, GN-006GNHW/R Cherudim Gundam GNHW/R. Lockon stayed in Celestial Being after the events of Season 2, and pilots the GN-002RE Gundam Dynames Repair and the GN-010 Gundam Zabanya in the events of Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie -A wakening of the Trailblazer-.

Personality & Character
Lyle overall is a flirty, laid-back, and secretive person. His greatest dislike is being compared to Neil. While he has no hate against his brother, Lyle self-depicts himself as the least appreciated twin and rather go somewhere else than being compared to Neil. As a child, he couldn't stand the competition and rather be away from an unappreciative family. However, all of his feelings might be personal insecurities and self-concluded reality of his youth and not how actual events occurred as he described it.

Similar to Neil, they both have a strong sense of justice and motivated to take arms to make a difference with his world. Unlike Neil, Lyle can let many past transgressions go, a more forgiving man than his grudge-wielding brother. However, while Neil is respectful with his female co-workers, Lyle more forward with women. He's the sort of person who always made his intentions known, but he hides his most negative thoughts to himself, especially his personal family history.

While Lyle agreed to be part of Celestial Being, he remained as a informant for Katharon. He would often contact them whenever it's crucial to their group, but he's often caught by a Celestial Being member in the act of contacting them. Lyle would also use his contacts in Katharon as an unofficial liaison to help Celestial Being and has proven a crucial benefit in several occasions in their campaign.

Over time, due to the loss of his beloved Anew Returner, Lyle learned to hold a real grudge and have a sense of vengeance against Innovators. Through his experiences of losing Anew, Lyle had the chance to understand his brother's obsession with vengeance and the reason for his death. After Celestial Being ended their campaign against A-Laws and Innovators, Lyle decided to dedicate his life to CB. He resigned from Katharon to be come a devoted Gundam Meister.

Skills & Abilities
According to Lyle's CB aptitude test, it shows high marks in MS piloting and shooting skills; however he has never achieved an accuracy rate of more than 80% on his simulations, despite the fact that Neil's record is 90%. While piloting Cherudim (and later Zabanya), Lyle is more suited for general purpose combat than his sniper oriented brother. Despite what he said to CB about only having MS piloting skills with a Workloader, he actually had previous combat experience in a MS while with Katharon and has scored several victories as a pilot. It can be inferred that he knows some spy and infiltration tactics as well from being an agent for Katharon.

Early Days
Lyle Dylandy and his older twin brother, Neil, were born on the 3rd of March in 2283 AD. Lyle was raised in Ireland together with his brother, and later younger sister Amy, by their parents, Owen and Lindsay Dylandy.

While growing up, Lyle was frequently compared to Neil, which caused some inferiority complex within him. Due to this, Lyle left home for boarding school during middle school years to avoid his older brother. When he lost his parents and younger sister in the KPSA bombing in Ireland, Lyle only felt emptiness. In contrast to his brother, Lyle decided to move on with his life after the tragedy.

Lyle had been further detached from his brother after their family's death. Neil has never showed himself to Lyle despite sending money to support Lyle's lifestyle and education. Despite this, Lyle gladly used Neil's support to live his life to the fullest, as a sign of respect to Neil. Lyle finished his studies and became an employee of a top trading company.

In A.D. 2307, Lyle didn't know Neil was a member of Celestial Being. He was not even informed about his brother's death during the United Nation's Operation Fallen Angels in A.D. 2308. After death, Neil has left to Lyle his Lancia Rally 037.

Joining Katharon
After the defeat of Celestial Being in A.D. 2308, the world began its path to unity. In A.D. 2311, members of United Nations decided to form a single government entity, the Earth Sphere Federation. However, this fast pace revolution also comes with a price. The UN, and later the ESF, imposed tyrannical and oppressive policies on non-member countries and government dissidents. Their secret force, known as the Autonomous Peace-Keeping Force (A-Laws), committed many massacres for the sake of further world unification.

Unable to keep a blind eye from these horrible atrocities, Lyle has decided to join the anti-government group, the Katharon. Lyle was an important asset to Katharon, being a reliable informant and a skillful pilot of the group. Lyle went by the code name, Jean 1.

Recruited as a Gundam Meister
During the return of Celestia Being in A.D. 2312, Lyle received a message from an unknown source asking to meet him at the Ireland Bombing Memorial. It was unknown what was the topic presented for the meeting, but Lyle went and waited at the meeting place. When the messenger arrived, Lyle was surprised that the stranger knew of his connection to Katharon; he suspected the messenger right away as a member of ESF Security Agency. However, the young man introduced himself as Gundam Meister Setsuna F. Seiei from Celestial Being and had came to recruit Lyle as one of their Gundam Meisters.

Lyle was confused about what he just heard, but Setsuna went on and told him that his brother, Neil Dylandy, was a Gundam Meister, by the codename Lockon Stratos, and had been killed in battle 4 years ago. Lyle asked if Setsuna wanted him to carry on his brother's legacy. Setsuna responded that it was not about that, but rather if Lyle wanted to change the world just like how Neil had wanted to. He then gave Lyle a memory stick containing information about Celestial Being. Lyle jokingly asked what if he turned their information to the authorities, but Setsuna brushed it off and informed him that the Federal Security Agency was focusing on wiping out the Katharon bases in Europe. Later that night, Lyle confirmed that the Security Agency has raided their bases in Europe. He then called and asked to meet with Katharon higher-ups to discuss his recent contact with Celestial Being.

Later, Lyle met up with Setsuna at the orbital elevator, where he accepted his position as Gundam Meister Lockon Stratos of Celestial Being. Former Celestial Being Tactician Sumeragi Lee Noriega was with Setsuna and was surprised of how close the resemblance Lyle has with his older brother. The three continued their way to Celestial Bing ship, CBS-74 Ptolemaios 2, where Lyle first saw the GN-0000 00 Gundam in action against the A-Laws. In the Ptolemy II, Lyle met up with the crew, generating the same reaction Sumeragi had back in the orbital elevator.

Return of Lockon Stratos
After being assigned to GN-006 Cherudim Gundam, Lockon was taught how to operate the Gundam by fellow Gundam Meister Tieria Erde. While getting prep for Cherudim, Lockon lied to Tieria it was his first time to operate a mobile suit. He added he would be relying on his adorable instructor, further annoying Tieria.

Celestial Being was later informed about the whereabouts of their imprisoned comrade, Allelujah Haptism, and has decided to launch an operation to bust him out of the Federation detention facility. Lockon was assigned for support. He was also given his brother's orange Haro. During the mission, a squad of A-Laws' GNX units began to surround Tieria's GN-008 Seravee Gundam. The Ptolemaios Crew signaled Lockon to provide cover fire. Lockon asked Haro about what his brother says before going to mission, and after getting the answer, Lockon proclaimed, "Lockon Stratos, targeted and firing!". Lockon has shot down few of the enemy A-Laws mobile suits, which shocked the crew.

The Katharon also joined in during the operation and busted out their comrades from the facility. Before the mission, Lockon has informed the Katharon about Celestial Being's plan. Before retreating, Lockon checked on the Katharon's fleeing ships to confirm their safety.

Later, Lockon met with the rescued comrade Allelujah. Allelujah was surprised that Lockon (referring to Neil Dylandy) was still alive, which prompt Lockon to say he's getting tired of the usual reaction.

Anti A-Laws Campaign
After gathering all of their comrades, the Celestial Being started their campaign against the A-Laws. Lyle, on board the Ptolemy II, was acting as spy for Katharon, providing the group with intel about Celestial Being's actions.

Underwater A-Laws Assault
Underwater, Celestial Being decided to head towards the Middle East to drop off the Azadistan Princess Marina Ismail, who was also rescued from the Federation detention facility. Lockon has informed the Katharon about the Ptolemy II's destination.

While on the way, Lockon decided to run a stimulation test aboard the Cherudim. He only achieved a 78% accuracy rating, a score below that of his brother. After the training, he noticed that Feldt Grace was watching nearby. As Lockon approached her, Feldt started to act weirdly. Lockon couldn't help but notice that she seemed to be interested in him. Haro blabbed out that Feldt liked the previous Lockon, causing embarrassment to Feldt. Lockon reminded her that he's not his brother, but Feldt seemed to be unsure what to feel. With that, Lockon closed in and kissed Feldt, suggesting that they could spend time together and, if she's up for it, stop by his room. Feldt was offended by Lockon's remarks and slapped him. As she tearfully ran away, Haro remarked that Lockon was rejected. Lockon commented he did it to open her eyes and added that he couldn't stand being compared to Neil.

Later, the A-Laws launched an attack, bringing one of their underwater mobile armour, the GNMA-04B11 Trilobite. The Gundams Meisters were ordered to standby in their Gundams while the Ptolemy II was being attacked from above and below. The attacks of the Trilobite flooded the mobile suit hanger, and with that, the Gundams immediately launched after the ship has reached a safe depth. Lockon in Cherudim provided close range firing against the Trilobite to lure it away from the Ptolemy II. After destroying the Trilobite, the 00, with the GN-007 Arios Gundam, headed out to eliminate the A-Laws ship from above, but the two Gundam were intercepted by A-Laws' custom Aheads. The battle was immediately stopped with the interference of the Katharon forces, forcing the A-Laws to make a tactical retreat.

Katharon Incident
After their recent encounter, Celestial Being agreed to Katharon's invitation for a meeting. Lockon and Allelujah in their Gundams escorted Celestial Being's VTOL Craft, containing Setsuna, Tieria, Sumeragi, Marina, and Saji, as they head towards the Katharon base within the Rub' al Khali desert. While heading there, Lockon noted how the Katharon used the ESF's GN Particle emitters, which was built to choke the economy of the Middle East, to hide their presence in the area. Tieria was amazed about how much Lockon knew, which Lockon responded that it's only common sense. As they entered the Katharon hanger, many Katharon members have gathered to greet Celestial Being, and were excited to see the Gundams and the faces of the Meisters. Tieria was against in Gundam Meisters showing their faces to others, but Lockon assured him it was alright. Lockon didn't attend the meeting, but later met up with Katharon leader Klaus Grad and Shirin Bakhtiar. The meeting with Celestial Being didn't produce any solid alliance between the two groups, but Klaus expressed optimism that they would need each other's help someday.

The Celestial Being team shortly went back to the Ptolemy II, except for Saji, who was entrusted to the Katharon, and Marina and Setsuna, who both went to Azadistan. However, just after they reached their ship, Celestial Being agent Wang Liu Mei informed the crew about the unfolding A-Laws' attack on the Katharon base. The Ptolemy Crew immediately launched to Katharon's rescue. Lockon impatiently waited in his Cherudim Gundam. At the sight of Katharon base, the Meisters saw that the A-Laws already tore up the base and has launched their automatons to kill every people inside. Lockon left the rest of the Meisters to face the A-Laws forces as he eliminate all of the active automatons. A-Laws Lieutenant Soma Peries in GNX-704T/SP Ahead Smultron tried to stop him, but Lockon kept Soma at bay. As he saw the people being killed by the automatons, he angrily said, "This... Is this something that human beings would do?!" After finishing up destroying all of the automatons, Lockon then turned to shoot down the retreating A-Laws forces. Lockon wasn't able to shoot down anything, but continued to fire Cherudim's GN Pistol in rage, telling the enemy not to run away.

The A-Laws' attack on Katharon base left so much destruction at its wake. While the Gundam Meisters checked on some of the survivors, one of the Katharon rebels began accusing Celestial Being of leaking the location of the Katharon base and aimed his gun at the Meisters. Lockon immediately grabbed the guy's wrist and told him they weren't responsible. As the rebel broke down to tears, Lockon promised to avenge their fallen comrades. Lockon later informed Klaus that Celestial Being has decided to helped out Katharon until the latter has managed to relocate on another base. Klaus began to wonder who leaked the info about their base, which led Lockon to express irony as he himself is also a spy.

After providing relief supplies to the Katharon survivors, Lockon and the rest of the Ptolemy Crew head out towards the coastline to lure the returning A-Laws forces. Lockon has launched with Cherudim, telling Haro that he would be in "serious mode". At the start of the fight, he immediately shot down one of the enemy GNX-609T GN-XIII. Lockon continued to engage against the A-Laws mobile suits until the 00 overloaded during its Trans-Am. Cherudim and Seravee were forced to provide cover fire for 00. The A-Laws later retreated after Ptolemy Crew, under Sumeragi's instructions, provided smoke bombardment on the battlefield. The Ptolemy II retrieved the Gundams, except the Arios, which went missing after the fight.

Search for Allelujah
Sumeragi ordered Lockon and Tieria to re-launch and search for Alleujah and Arios around the area of Arios' last known position during the previous battle. Cherudim and Seravee sortied under heavy rain and low visibility as the Meisters began their search through the evening. As the night went by without progress, Lockon began to worry as there was no way they'll find Allelujah if Arios had crashed into the ocean. Just then, a non-hostile Federation Army GN-X III appeared before Cherudim and gave a data about Allelujah's whereabouts. Lockon immediately proceeded to the provided coordinates. Upon arriving at the site, Haro alerted Lockon that they have found Allelujah. Through the monitor, Allelujah was shown kissing a young woman in A-Laws pilot suit on the ground below. Lockon couldn't help but laugh to himself seeing the couple and reported the good news, through live feed of the scene, to the Ptolemaios Crew, both relieving and shocking them at the same time.

Neil's Nemesis
Lockon later learned from Klaus that Katharon had managed to safely relocate to a new base. However, despite the good news, the Federation has finally made its move to reform the Middle East. In addition to securing the national borders in the Middle East, the Federation also announced its plan of sending hostile groups into space. Lockon was surprised about how ridiculous the announcement was, which Sumeragi commented that even then, the citizens wouldn't be minding it much since it was the least of their concern. The citizen's standard of living has risen through the years, and with the A-Laws and Security Agency suppressing all the dissident activities, no one would even suspect anything. Setsuna commented that despite all these, there were still people dying senselessly, and that's not what the world was meant to be. Lockon added to that that it was the ones who founded the A-Laws who were to blame.

Upon the news of Federation Banquet, Meisters Tieria and Setsuna were sent in a reconnaissance mission to find out the identity of the A-Laws top leaders. Their mission was later compromised, however, and the two were forced to retreat with their Gundams. When the Ptolemy Crew learned that an enemy mobile suit has intercepted the two, Lockon and Allelujah were dispatched to provide back up. At the arrival of Cherudim and Arios, the enemy GNW-20000 Arche Gundam retreated immediately. Despite this, Tieria continued to pursue. Allelujah stopped him, but Tieria insist as the enemy was the one who had killed the previous Lockon. To Lockon's surprise, Neil had an nemesis. The Arche Gundam got away and the Gundam Meisters eventually returned to Ptolemy II under Sumeragi's orders.

After getting out of their Gundams, Lockon followed and questioned Tieria about the recent enemy. Tieria repeated that the pilot of the Arche, Ali Al-Saachez, was the one who had killed Neil in combat. Lockon demanded more details and Tieria obliged to tell him. After hearing that Neil went up against al-Saachez to avenge their family's death, Lockon couldn't help but chuckle to know his brother put a past grudge above reforming the world. Tieria questioned Lockon if he have a problem with that, which Lockon responded that, on the contrary, he gained respect for his brother because of it. However, he also noted that he himself couldn't see the point of brooding over their family's death, which had happened more than 10 years ago. Setsuna, who was listening to their conversation, then intervened and questioned Lockon even if he could avenge them at that moment. Setsuna revealed he once had been a part of KPSA, which was responsible for Dylandy's tragedy. He felt if he had stopped his comrade from doing the suicide mission, Neil Dylandy wouldn't have become a Gundam Meister and died in battle. Lockon replied, "Even if you had stopped them at that time, the terrorism would still have continued. It's a stream of events that was inevitable... It's all in the past now. No point in dwelling on what happened. That's right. We're fighting for the future, not the past."

Return to Lagrange 3
Predicting that the A-Laws would try to trap them on their current position, Sumeragi called the crew to prepare for their atmospheric exit for Lagrange 3. Lockon, Tieria and Allelujah were assigned to provide the particles for the Ptolemy II through the Gundams as the ship accelerated its way to space. The launch started as soon as the enemy Trilobites bombarded the Ptolemaios. The Gundams' Trans-Am gave the ship propulsion and GN Field to escape the enemies on the air. In space, Setsuna and the 00 took care of additional enemy forces. With the Gundams' help, the Ptolemy II eventually succeeded in escaping the A-Laws' net on Earth.

On the way to Lagrange 3, a sudden tactical alert informed the crew about a fast approaching enemy mobile suit. Lockon immediately went on standby in Cherudim. Setsuna in 00 first engaged the enemy GNZ-005 Garazzo, but he was outmaneuvered and has to be covered by Cherudim and Ptolemy II. The enemy shortly retreated, but the crew was made aware of the A-Laws' capabilities in the area. The Ptolemy II headed to Lagrange 3 Resource Satellites in top speed. After safely reaching Celestial Being's hidden base in Lagrange 3, Ptolemy Crew immediately proceeded with the resupplies and the testing of the new equipments due to the A-Laws presence in the space sector.

While there, Lockon and the rest of the crew were alerted about an abnormal heat activity on the Earth sphere. They learned that the heat source came from a satellite weapon utilizing the solar energy system. The target of the attack was the Middle Eastern Kingdom of Suille. With the threat of the satellite weapon, the Ptolemy Crew has decided to launch an attack after they have finished their resupplies. Before the meeting come to an end, Tieria revealed the identity of the Innovators. They were the ones who had intervened with Aeolia Schenberg's Plan 4 years ago, and was manipulating the Federation and the A-Laws from the shadows. Lockon asked why Tieria was just revealing this info right now. Tieria admitted being conflicted, as the Innovators have claimed to be following Aeolia's Plan. The crew expressed their disagreement with the Innovator's method, as it would never lead to true peace. Setsuna claimed with confidence that he would destroy the A-Laws and Innovators by his own will, and the crew concurred.

A-Laws Preemptive Strike
During the resupply, Lockon has met with Celestial Being recruit, Anew Returner. While the support units were being loaded into the Ptolemy II, Lockon and Anew talked about the new systems of Cherudim and Seravee, and the condition of the GNR-010 0 Raiser. Lockon expressed disappointment that the two of them wouldn't be able to spend more time anymore after the Ptolemy II leaves, but Anew told him she'll be boarding the Ptolemy II based on Chief Mechanic Ian Vashti's recommendation. Lockon was relieved to hear the news. Before leaving Anew, Lockon suggested that she should head to the bridge. However, he noticed that she seemed to be spacing out a bit. He asked her if there's a problem, but Anew brushed it off as nothing. Lockon commented she might be nervous, and the two head out of the observation deck together.

As the two were heading to the bridge, the A-Laws began attacking the Celestial Being base. Lockon split up from Anew to head over the hanger 2 for Cherudim. The Gundams were launched to defend the escape pods and Ptolemy II, which were heading out of the Lagrange 3 base. After the Ptolemy II had launched, Lockon and Tieria were assigned to defend the ship from the incoming enemy mobile suits. They later provided fire for 0 Raiser, as it approached towards the 00. The A-Laws were attacking in waves; coming from different directions and slowly overwhelming Celestial Being. The situation quickly changed, however, after the 00 has docked with 0 Raiser. During the battle, Lockon was caught in A-Laws Lieutenant Patrick Colasour's trap, but was promptly saved by the GN-0000+GNR-010 00 Raiser. After losing their new models to 00 Raiser, the A-Laws quickly withdrew from the battle.

After the battle, Lockon, while walking past the hangar observation room, heard an argument between Setsuna and Saji. Saji had heard his ex-girlfriend Louise Halevy during the previous battle and was devastated to learn she had joined the A-Laws. Setsuna told Saji to fight to bring her back, but Saji, who couldn't stand violence and who saw the Gundams as the reason for Louise's decision to fight, was provoked by Setsuna's suggestion and punched Setsuna to the ground. After Saji had left the room, Setsuna noticed Lockon outside and told him that eavesdropping is a bad habit. Lockon excused himself that he had simply overheard the conversation. He continued that Setsuna should have been more clearer to Saji and told him instead that he, Setsuna, would concentrate on fighting for Saji's sake, while Saji could concentrate on convincing Louise. Setsuna argued he couldn't make promises that might not work. Lockon commented that Setsuna was pretty eager to help Saji and wondered if he was making up for past mistakes. Setsuna responded that he's doing it for the future.

Battle of Memento Mori
After learning of the satellite weapon's second attack on Earth, the Ptolemy Crew has decided to head to Memento Mori using the Gundams' Trans-Am. When they got there, they noticed that the satellite weapon could also fire into space as well. The crew wondered what was the target of the laser attack on space, which Lockon announced that it was the Katharon Fleet, who were also planning to destroy the Memento Mori.

The crew sent out the 00 Raiser to help Katharon and gather data about the satellite weapon. The data that had came from Katharon has told them about the Memento Mori's limited firing angle. They also have apparently received a full schematic data from "Wang Liu Mei" that points about the existence of Memento Mori's weak point, the Electromagnetic Optical Resonator. With that, Sumeragi has decided to plan on attacking the Memento Mori using the combined efforts of Lockon and Tieria. Lockon asked what about the enemy defensive force, which Sumeragi replied that they'll charge straight pass them. The plan has called for Celestial Being's precision and brute force.

After surviving the Memento Mori's laser attack thanks to Arios' Trans-Am, the Ptolemy Crew then opened up the ship's 3rd hanger containing Cherudim and Seravee. Since all of Ptolemy II and Arios' particles were directed to the propulsion, Cherudim was assigned to defend the ship using its GN Shield Bits. Lockon launched the Shield Bits while in Cherudim's Trans-Am and let them take the attacks from the A-Laws intercepting forces. He also shot down enemy mobile suits chasing Ptolemy II using Cherudim's Shield Bits and GN Sniper Rifle II. After reaching a suitable firing range, both Seravee and the Ptolemy II then bombarded the Memento Mori to open up a hole and reveal Memento Mori's Electromagnetic Optical Resonator. Lockon prepared the Cherudim into sniping stance and used its remaining particles to shoot down the resonator, finally destroying the A-Laws satellite weapon.

Just as the Ptolemy Crew was celebrating the destruction of Memento Mori, the Innovators came to attack the Ptolemy II. Celestial Being was in its weakest moments as their ship and the Gundams had just depleted their remaining particles after the last operation. The 00 Raiser has also yet to return from the battle. With no way to retaliate, the Ptolemy Crew has no choice but use the impact of the enemy assault to propel the ship on an emergency descent for Earth. They used their smokescreen to exaggerate the damages they had sustained and to keep the Innovators away from chasing after the descending Ptolemy II.

Crashed & Hunted on Earth
The Ptolemy Crew has survived their crash landing on Earth and has landed on a remote area somewhere in a European highland. However, the Ptolemy II has got its weapons, navigation, communication and sensors badly damaged from the recent enemy attack. They could only use the optical camouflage to hide themselves from being detected from above. As the crew performed immediate repairs for the ship, Lockon called out his comrades in European Katharon and asked for a possible assistance.

Just as he was about to finish his call, Lockon has noticed something and found out that Anew was approaching his position. Anew wondered who it was Lockon had been talking to, and Lockon brushed it off as some minor business. She began to tell him about her growing concern on how the A-Laws had been able to pinpoint their exact location. Lockon asked her if she's suspicious of him, but Anew denied on ever thinking like that. Setting the topic aside, Anew told Lockon that he could call her by her first name as oppose to "Ms. Returner." With that, Lockon then told her that she could call him by his real name, Lyle.

Lockon later received reports about an incoming mobile suits heading towards Ptolemy II. Arios and Seravee were launched to intercept the enemies. With the Innovators knowing their every possible locations, Celestial Being has later decided to meet with Katharon for resupplies to immediately fix the Ptolemy II. Lockon did the arrangements himself. As the ship headed to the designated rendezvous point with Katharon, Anew and the crew expressed their gratitude for Lockon's help.

Coup d'état Save
After Katharon had resupplied the Ptolemy II, Celestial Being decided to head to the nearest coastline to escape from the Federation's territory. The repairs were almost complete, as what's left to fix were the weapons system and the submersible mode. Just then, the sensors detected a large A-Laws force of 36 mobile units approaching the Ptolemy II's way. As Lockon prepared to sortie, he couldn't help but remember what Anew had told him about the enemy suddenly detecting their location.

The Gundams were launched to intercept the A-Laws while the Ptolemy retreated back to the mountain terrain. Lockon started off with a preemptive attack using Cherudim's Trans-Am to shave off the enemy numbers. Just after Cherudim had finished its Trans-Am, Tieria and Allelujah went in with their Gundams for close combat against the enemy mobile units. The Arios and Seravee managed to take out few of the enemies, but were both eventually subdued by the enemy GNMA-Y0001 Empruss of the Innovators. On the ground, Lockon noticed that the enemy began approaching the Ptolemy II's direction, but couldn't do a thing as the Cherudim was still recharging.

Just as the situation was looking bleak, the A-Laws suddenly retreated from the battle and spared Celestial Being. Lockon and the rest of Ptolemy Crew were surprised about the turn of events, but they eventually learned from Katharon about the ongoing coup d'état at the Africa Tower. Lockon wondered if Celestial Being would come and help the ESF Coup d'état Faction. Since the A-Laws would be at the Africa Tower and because the Innovators likely let the coup d'état to happen, the Ptolelmy Crew decided to go to the site and observe the situation. They also bet on chancing upon Setsuna, who had disappeared since the Memento Mori Operation.

Near the site of Africa Tower, the Ptolemy Crew spotted the 00 Raiser fighting against an enemy GNX-U02X Masurao. The Gundams launched in Trans-Am to provide cover for Setsuna. After the enemy had retreated, Lockon expressed relief to see Setsuna alive. They later learned that Setsuna had been injured, and rushed him back to the Ptolemy II for examination and treatment.

Battle at Africa Elevator
After retrieving Setsuna, the Ptolemy Crew learned about the existence of a second Memento Mori at the orbital ring. With the possibility of firing it at the Low Orbital Station, Lockon commented that the A-Laws has finally shown its true nature. The Gundams had been dropped off at the foot of the Africa Tower to observe the situation while the Ptolemy II focused on destroying the satellite weapon. There, the Meisters have witnessed the Federation shooting down the fleeing Katharon mobile suits from the tower. Lockon couldn't contain his rage and rushed in using Cherudim to save his Katharon brethren. The other Gundams followed suit to assist Lockon.

During the fighting, Lockon and the rest noticed that large debris were suddenly falling down from the sky. Memento Mori had survived the attack from 00 Raiser, and has shot the pillar of the Africa Tower. The attack did not only damaged the tower, but has also caused the tower's exterior walls to auto-purge. The fragments above the Stratosphere that failed to burn and those below were dropping for the ground, threatening the lives of people living near the foot of the Africa Tower. The Ptolemy Crew immediately sent an announcement about the situation to every mobile suit forces at the vicinity.

After hearing the plea of Sumeragi Lee Noriega on the communications, Lockon and the rest of the Meisters left the battle to destroy the debris heading for the populated areas below. Lockon launched Cherudim's Shield Bits and GN Missiles to cover large numbers of the falling fragments. Not long later, the Katharon decided to help out. The coup d'etat faction, the ESF forces, and the A-Laws also followed suit. In an unusual situation, all opposing forces have temporarily united in saving the civilians from the falling pillar fragments. The Meisters later activated the Gundams' Trans-Am to handle the increasing number of falling debris. Celestial Being continued in helping out in the area until last piece of fragments was taken out.

Post Break Pillar Seclusion
After the Break Pillar Incident, Celestial Being went under the radar to completely recuperate their battle strength. They returned 4 months later, and started off by destroying the Second Station of Memento Mori at the orbital ring. Lockon in Cherudim provided path for 00 Raiser to destroy the satellite weapon.

After the operation, Lockon noticed at the mobile suit hanger the continuing tension between Allelujah Haptism and Soma Peries. Lockon confronted Allelujah at the observation room. Allelujah expressed his anxiety about Soma and felt he's breaking his promise to Sergei by letting her fight. Soma' father, Sergei Smirnov, was killed during Break Pillar by his own son, A-Laws Lieutenant Andrei Smirnov. She was currently seeking revenge by fighting against the A-Laws. Lockon advised Allelujah to let Soma sort her feelings by her own, but Allelujah retorts that she's risking her life in the battlefield. Lockon then told him that he has to stop trying to control her and try to understand that she is currently driven to fight.

Taking Back Veda
Four months after the Break Pillar Incident, the Federation has given the A-Laws the full control over the entire ESF Forces. A-Laws' hunts for the anti-government dissidents have become fiercer as they also got the full support of the citizens under the information control of the Federation. With A-Laws becoming bigger threat than ever, Celestial Being has decided to retake Veda from the Innovators, who were controlling the Federation and the A-Laws from the shadows. Their plan starts with capturing an Innovator and getting from them the whereabouts of Veda.

Affair with Anew Returner
During their break, Lyle spent his time in his room together with Anew Returner. During Celestial Being's hiatus, Lyle and Anew developed a romantic relationship. As they lie on his bed, Anew asked Lyle about his older brother, Neil. Lyle admitted that he didn't have any fond memories of him. He recalled moving to the dormitories during their middle school because he hated being compared to Neil. He chose to run away to avoid competition. Anew noted that both of them have became Gundam Meisters, but Lyle reasoned that they did it for different reasons. With Anew talking about his family, Lyle wondered about Anew's. Anew couldn't recall much about them, as she was struggling to remember. Lyle told her it's alright, as what counts was the fact that she's there with him. The two then shared a kiss.

Just then, Anew phased out with her eyes starting to glow. Lyle tried to bring her back to her senses, and fortunately, she eventually came about. Lyle told her not to scare him while they're kissing and then they embraced. Lyle already knew about Anew's connection to the enemy attacks. Every time, she phased out before the enemy attacked the Ptolemy II. During the past 4 months, they were attacked more that 20 times by the A-Laws. However, Lyle chose not to tell the Ptolemy Crew about this as he wanted to protect the woman he loved.

Innovator Capture Operation
The A-Laws decided to attack the Ptolemy II not long after their operation in Memento Mori Station 2. With the enemy approaching, the Ptolemy Crew scrambled to their positions. As the two went separate ways, Lyle called out to Anew. Anew asked what's up, but Lyle changed his mind and brushed it off as nothing important. Just before launching in Cherudim, Lyle called Anew again, but this time, he professed his love for her in front of everyone. The crew in the bridge was surprised about the announcement and congratulated Anew. Anew couldn't find a word to explain to everyone and out of embarrassment, told Lyle to launch already. As he head out, Lyle's thoughts was on Anew.

The Gundams intercepted an enemy forces consisting 12 mobile suit, including the Innovators'. More enemy reinforcements came during battle from different directions, and Allelujah and Lockon were ordered to engage against them. As he shoot down the enemies, Lockon told himself he'll shoot down A-Laws completely so that it wouldn't matter who Anew really is.

After the Innovators were defeated, the A-Laws immediately retreated from the battle. The Innovator pilot of GNZ-003 Gadessa was also captured by Gundam Meister Tieria Erde. Soma Peries tried to pursue the GNX-704T Ahead of Lieutenant Andrei Smirnov for revenge, but Saji Crossroad, who was in the 0 Raiser, told everyone to stop fighting and reminded them that revenge would neither bring anyone back nor do anything good. The Gundams retreated back to the Ptolemy and the Gundam Meisters joined Sumeragi to interrogate the captured Innovator.

Innovator Deception
In a briefing room, the Innovator was interrogated by Sumeragi Lee Noriega and the Gundam Meisters. He took off his helmet, in accordance to Sumeragi's request, and introduced himself as Innovator Revive Revival. Lockon was surprised to see the Innovator's eyes glow just like Anew's; not to disregard the fact that the captive also has close resemblance to her. Lockon couldn't help but worry.

The team immediately questioned Revive about Veda's whereabouts, but he claimed to know nothing about it - to their dismay. Revive wondered why they're interested, which Tieria responded that they plan to take Veda back. Revive argued that Veda is only meant for them, the Innovators, to use. This led Sumeragi to ask about the Innovator's purpose for Veda and Aeolia's real goal in formulating his Grand Plan. Revive replied that they're all for the "dialogues that are to come." As the crew was bewildered by his statement, he added that its normal for humans to not comprehend the concept. Lockon retorted that Revive didn't have the right to act superior since he was their prisoner. In response, Revive revealed that he had let himself be captured on purpose.

As if on cue, Feldt suddenly reported over the com that Anew had shot Lasse Aeon and had taken Mileina Vashti hostage. Lockon and everyone were surprised to know that Anew was one of the Innovators. Revive used this opportunity to leave but Setsuna tried to stop him. Revive threatened he couldn't guarantee the hostage's safety if he got hurt, reminding them that he and Anew were connected by Quantum Brainwaves. Lockon reached for his sidearm, but Sumeragi stopped him. After Revive had left the room, the Ptolemy II's power system went down, trapping Sumeragi and the Gundam Meisters inside.

After the group had finally got out of the briefing room, the Gundam Meisters have decided to split into groups to search for Mileina. As Lockon thought about Anew, Setsuna caught his attention and led him to her location. There, they saw Anew confronting Soma with a gun in her right hand while clutching Mileina on the left. Lockon immediately went in between them and has pled Anew to stop. Looking at Lockon, Anew pointed her gun at Mileina to prevent him from getting closer. Lockon asked if she's planning on leaving without him. Anew was surprised about Lockon's inquiry, but went to assure him that he would see the world reform if he came along with her. Surprisingly, Lockon casually accepted her word for it, adding that he would also bring Cherudim with him. He then turned to Setsuna and expressed his gratitude for taking him thus far. Noticing Lockon's true intention, Setsuna immediately snatched Soma's gun and shot him to the shoulder. Anew couldn't help but show concern for Lockon, which then gave Lockon the opportunity to snatch Mileina away from her. With the hostage taken, Anew fled. Setsuna asked if Lockon was fine, which made Lockon retort that there was no need to actually hit him. Lockon only got a bruise on his left shoulder.

Revive escaped with 0 Raiser while Anew took one of the shuttles. She originally had planned on taking the 00 Gundam, but with the Gundam Meisters' intervention, she was left with no other option. Lockon and Setsuna were ordered by Sumeragi to sortie with their Gundams. Before launching, Setsuna reminded Lockon that their top priority was to get the 0 Raiser back. The two caught up with Revive using Cherudim's Trans-Am, and they have him surrounded. With the Innovator showing no intentions of surrendering, Setsuna ordered the Haro in 0 Raiser for docking sequence with 00 Gundam to form the 00 Raiser. Revive couldn't control 0 Raiser anymore, which made his theft operation a failure. However, as a last ditch resort, he destroyed the 0 Raiser's cockpit, disabling the 00 Raiser's system as a result.

Just then, Anew's shuttle showed up to pick up Revive. Lockon aimed at the shuttle but hesitated as he felt Anew, who was inside. He called out to her to come back and aimed again at the back of the escaping shuttle. At that moment, he began to wonder why he was there; he tried to remind himself why he was in Katharon and why he was in Celestial Being. Suddenly, memories of him with Anew flashed on his mind. At the end, Lockon did not shoot. With the enemy shuttle already far away, he hit the Cherudim's sub monitor, and blamed himself for his weak resolve.

Anew Returns
Back in Ptolemaios, Lyle was sulking over Anew's betrayal. Setsuna approached him and reminded that Anew would come back as the Innovators would definitely take advantage of their precarious situation. Celestial Being was terribly weakened by the shut down of Ptolemy II's systems and the inability to use the 00 Raiser because of the damages. Lyle assured that he understands and vowed to fight her, but Setsuna told him not to act tough. Setsuna added that he would pull the trigger in Lyle's place when the time has come; even if he hates him afterwards. Lyle began to retort that Setsuna should stop trying to act cool. Setsuna responded that Lyle has no reason to fight Anew. Lyle denied such claim, but Setsuna further explained that Lyle has more of a reason not to fight her.

As expected, the Innovators later returned to attack the Ptolemy II. Lyle, Tieria, Allelujah and Soma sortied to face the enemy forces. The enemy started off with GNMA-0001V Regnant firing volleys of beam attack, which to the Gundam Meisters' surprise, could bend and catch the Gundams unexpectedly. During the fight, Lyle was searching for Anew. Not long, an enemy GNZ-007 Gaddess approached Cheurdim. Anew, who was inside the Gaddess, challenged Lyle to close combat fight. She used the Gaddess's GN Heat Blade and GN Vulcans, while Lyle defended using the GN Beam Pistols II.

While the other Gundams faced the Regnant and the rest of the Innovators, Lyle let himself get occupied with Anew. She eventually used her mobile suit's GN Fangs, which he then responded with GN Shield Bits in Assault Mode. As the two clashed, he began to ask her why they have to fight each other. Anew answered that it was because he's a human and she's an Innovator. Lyle shouted that he thought they had understood each other. She retorted that all of it was just false reality. He was surprised to hear what she had said, as it disregards his affection for her, and her own feelings. With that, he activated Cherudim's Trans-Am.

Lyle fired multiple beams at Gaddess using the remaining GN Shield Bits. In close combat, he attempted to destroy Gaddess's sensors while dodging its Heat Blade. Lyle's waves of attacks eventually damaged the Gaddess and pushed Anew to the corner. However, instead of finishing her off, Lyle threw away the GN Beam Pistols II and ripped open Gaddess's cockpit. He told Anew that he’s making her his woman again, even if she’s an Innovator, and he wouldn't take no for an answer. Anew was moved to tears by Lyle's declaration and has finally decided to return to him. However, just as she was about to leave the cockpit, Gaddess suddenly went back into combat and destroyed Cherudim's Shield Bits. Anew went on rampage and attacked the Gundam with the remaining GN Fangs. Controlling Anew from far away, Innovator Ribbons Almark remarked that he wouldn't let the Innovators get treated as lowly as humans. As the Cherudim got damaged, Lyle pled Anew to stop. Ribbons continued with his attacks and rushed toward Cherudim to finish it using the GN Heat Blade. Fortunately at the last moment, Setsuna came in with 00 Raiser and shot the Gaddess to save Lyle. 00 Raiser's particles scattered into space, releasing Anew from Ribbons' control.

In a dream-like sequence, Lyle and Anew were floating into space. In each other’s arms, Anew noted that she’s glad she was an Innovator because otherwise she wouldn’t have been able to meet Lyle. Lyle assessed that it would have been better since she could go on living. However, Anew told him that her life has no worth if he wasn't there with her. She then asked him if they had understood each other. Lyle confirmed it for her, and with that, she happily succumbed to her death. Back in the real world, Gaddess exploded, killing Anew in the process. Lyle desperately reached out his hand as he saw her disintegrate before his eyes.

The rest of the Innovators had been defeated by the 00 Raiser and retreated immediately with the Regnant. Back on board Ptolemy II, Lyle confronted Setsuna and repeatedly punched him in the face for killing Anew. Tieria tried to stop him, but Lyle distraughtly responded that Anew was going to come back; not as an Innovator, but as a human being. Lyle continued on hitting Setsuna until he eventually broke down in tears on Setsuna's chest.

Rendezvous at Lagrange 5
After Anew's death, Lockon locked himself in his room. The Ptolemy II later decided to drop off Setsuna and Saji in 00 Raiser to meet an unknown messenger in the abandoned colony. "Eclipse," at Lagrange 5. The Ptolemy II would also head to the space sector, though in a different route, to get new equipments from the Celestial Being technical team in the area. As Setsuna prepared to leave, Lockon interrupted Setsuna in the corridor.

Lockon apologized for what he did earlier. He admitted that his feelings had gotten the best of him and he didn't deserve to be a Gundam Meister because of it. Setsuna tried to say something but Lockon continued that he would still continue to fight. Setsuna respected Lockon's sentiments and continued his way to 00. In his mind, Lockon reflected that he would fight the Innovators with his own will. However, before any of that, there was something he had to do. He pulled out his gun and pointed it at Setsuna. He couldn't pull the trigger though, and ended up putting the gun aside. As he looked up at the ceiling, Lockon couldn't help but think of his late brother.

Setsuna and Saji returned several days later, holding the information they had received from the messenger in Eclipse. The messenger, Wang Liu Mei, handed to Setsuna the info which contained the exact location of Veda. As the crew looked at the data, it pertained to a hidden object in Lagrange 2, which has a diameter of 15 km. The crew couldn't believe a huge object was hidden at the dark side of the moon all this time. As the meeting was taking place, the expected technical team, led by Linda Vashti, arrived with the new equipments and resupplies for the Ptolemaios.

Later, the sensors revealed an A-Laws fleet amassing upon the location that Liu Mei had indicated. This only further solidified that Veda, with the Innovators' headquarters, was indeed hidden at the dark side of the moon. Despite the upcoming battle being one of the fiercest they would have, Saji and Soma announced their intentions in participating. Lockon expressed his sentiments to them, saying that even though it's different for each of them, they have their own reasons to go. Setsuna added that their feelings, their reasons for fighting, are what connect them to the future. The Gundam Meisters then each spoke about their goals. Lockon announced his goal of overthrowing the Federation and shooting down the Innovators. With everyone united to recover Veda, Sumeragi announced that the ship would depart as soon as the maintenance and resupply had been completed. She asked Lockon if it's all right with him and he agreed. With Lasse recovered, Celestial Being prepared to head to Lagrange 2.

Fight Towards Lagrange 2
After the meeting, Lockon sent Celestial Being's mission plan to his comrades in Katharon. After reaching Lagrange 2, the Ptolemy Crew went to their positions. Lockon's Cherudim Gundam was upgraded into GN-006GNHW/R Cherudim Gundam GNHW/R. Before he sortied, Lockon told the late Anew that he was going. The Gundams soon engaged a large A-Laws mobile suit force ahead.

The battle started on Celestial Being's favour. The Gundams gained advantage thanks to the new weapons and upgrades installed in them. As he shot down the enemy forces one by one, Lockon exclaimed how awesome their new weapons were. Not long though, after Setsuna destroyed the 3 decoy ships that A-Laws had sent, anti-particle beams began spreading into space. A second wave of A-Laws soon followed in larger numbers and GN Missiles launchers.

Due to the anti-particle field, Lockon/Cherudim was unable to fire with any of his beam weapons and forced to resort to melee combat. As the battle intensified, Lockon/Cherudim noticed Tieria/Seravee was in trouble as a GNX-III was about to joust, he deployed the shield bits to protect Tieria/Seravee and knocked off the enemy; his save allowed A-Laws break through their defensive line to attack Ptolemy. Lockon/Cherudim couldn't catch up with the enemy units that broke through as there were still a heavy barrage of missiles firing at them from all directions. Lockon/Cherudim used his GN Pistol II (axe form) to cleave off enemy units, but still suffered from missile hits. Just as their situation looks bleak, Katharon along with the ESF Coup d'état Faction appeared to assist. As Lockon/Cheriudim fired his GN Missiles against several GNX units, he commented, "I'm glad you came! Great timing!" The second wave was eventually defeated and Lockon/Cherudim charged through the anti-particle field to combat the remains of A-Laws. Lockon/Cherudim targeted the capital ships as Katharon and Coup forces handled A-Laws' GNX units.

Over an open channel, Kati Mannequin told the Meisters to focus on defending their ship. Seconds later, Setsuna warned everyone on the com, "Attention all ships! Take evasive action immediately! It's coming! Incoming attack! Some sinister light!" A large and powerful particle beam just fired near the moon (CBS Celestial Being). The particle beam fired in the middle of the combat zone, unbiasedly taking out various MS units and capital ships from all sides. Lockon/Cherudim flew parallel to the beam attack without suffering damage. In the middle of confusion, a giant asteroid ship decloaked before everyone, CBS Celestial Being. Sensors revealed that Veda is held within Celestial Being. Sumeragi announces to allied forces of their intention of retrieving Veda and taking down Celestial Being. Celestial Being charges forward to their final battle.

Last Mission
Ptolemy and Meisters are now cruising towards Celestial Being. As they are about to confront their greatest challenge, Sumeragi tells everyone over the com, "Everyone, let's go! To atone for how we changed the world. Let's set things right! Let's release the world from the Innovators' rule and change the world again! For the future! Last mission, start!" Lyle and the rest of Meisters received instructions from Sumeragi to destroy the gun turrets to ensure their invasion route. The Meisters acknowledge their command(s) and began firing upon Celestial Being.

Lockon/Cherudim engaged Trans-Am and deployed the shield bits in attempt to shoot down the turrets without receiving incoming fire. The turret's firepower was too strong and destroyed 7 of his 9 bits and took two hits in the MS torso. Tieria/Seravee came in with his GN Field to shield Lockon as he recovered. The Meisters made progress in destroying the right side turrets of Celestial Being. As Celestial Being cleared half the way to Celestial Being, an unknown MS force sortied out of colony ship, Gaga Forces. The Gaga units quickly engaged their Trans-Am and began their kamikaze attack. The Meisters immediately went on the defensive to protect Ptolemy.

Lockon/Cherudim and the Meisters continued to shoot down as many Gaga units as possible, but were still overwhelmed by their overwhelming numbers. Ptolemy was almost lost if it weren't for the lab transport crew sacrificing themselves, using the ship to shield against the assault. Combat relief came when the ESF Coup d'état Faction and Katharon provided fire coverage to allow the Meisters and Ptolmey to charge through Celestial Being. Soon as Ptolemy made it into Celestial Being's ship dock, each of the Meisters split up to invade the mothership. Lockon/Cherudim penetrated into on of the MS docking hangers and encountered Ali Al-Saachez/GNW-20000 Arche Gundam.

Ali/Arche dispatched his GN Fangs against Lockon/Cherudim, Lockon countered by having Haro dispatch the GN Rifle Bits. Both opposing bits smashed into each other, leaving the match a draw. Ali/Arche then charged in for melee combat and disarmed Cherudim's GN Sniper Gun II. As Ali/Arche goes for a second swing and said, "War really is best fought hand-to-hand! Lockon/Cherudim grabbed his two pistols and said, "Keep talking!" Lockon/Cherudim returned fire, but the shots didn't cause much damage. Ali/Arche moved forward to chop down Lockon/Cherudim, but Lockon/Cherudim used both his pistols to block the attack. As Ali/Arche pushes down on Lockon/Cherudim, he tells Lyle, "Another one bites the dust, eh, Gundam!?" Lockon replied, "I'm gonna beat the shit out of you!" Lockon/Cherudim pushed Arche Gundam's GN Buster Sword II away and fired on Ali/Arche. Ali/Arche quickly lowered down to make a back right MS leg swing, extending his foot beam saber, and cut off Cherudim's right MS knee. Ali/Arche followed his back MS leg spin with a sword hit on Cherudim's chest. Ali/Arche then tried to cut down Lockon/Cherudim, but Lockon/Cherudim blocked; the maneuver forced Lockon/Cherudim stuck behind a wall. Lockon/Cherudim was able to push back Ali/Arche (due to Setsuna's Trans-Am Burst of GN particles) and go on the offensive.

Ali/Arche was temporarily distracted by the voices of other people (due to 00 Raiser's spread of GN particles) to allow Lockon/Cherudim push back. Lockon's thoughts was heard by Ali as he charged, "A bastard like you took my brother and the others!" The two in engage in MS melee combat again. As Ali/Arche clash blades with Lockon/Cherudim, Ali comments "So you're that guy's little brother!?" Lockon/Cherudim moves his pistol up close blew off Ali's right MS shoulder and arm. At the same time, Lockon/Cherudim answered Ali, "What of it!?" Ali/Arche then levitated a few feet above the floor and launched several beam saber kicks. While beam saber kicking, Ali answered, "He killed me too!" Lockon/Cherudim blocked all of Ali's MS kicks and retorted, "What!? Who the hell are you?" and shot Ali/Arche on the left side of the MS head. Ali replied, "I'm just me!" Ali/Arche grabbed Cherudim's neck and shoved Cherudim to the floor. While Ali/Arche still held down Cherudim, Lockon/Cherudim fired back and said, "I'll beat the shit out of you!" Ali/Arche had the advantage and looked as if he'll win when Arche Gundam suddenly shut down. Unknown to Ali, Tieria remotely controlled Seraphim Gundam and activated Trial System. Arche Gundam was tied to Veda and all of his systems shut down. Lockon/Cherudim took advantage of Arche Gundam's untimely shutdown and blew the MS to the floor. Ali is still trying to get Arche Gundam to activate when he realized Lockon/Cherudim is going to blast him. Lockon/Cherudim smirked over Ali/Arche and said, "I can't blame my big brother. I just can't forgive this guy!" Lockon/Cherudim fired upon the torso area of Arche Gundam to destroy both the MS and pilot. Lockon thought the battle was over, but sensors detected Ali escaping through a doorway. Lockon exited Cherudim to give chase.

Ali was escaping for his life, the left side of his torso was already bleeding. Lockon caught up to Ali and shot his right shoulder. Lockon yelled out, "That's far enough!" Ali dropped his gun and raised his hands. As Lockon held the gun on Ali, he reflected, "This guy...this guy took dad...mom...Amy...and my brother!" Lockon was about to shoot when Anew's words of mutual understanding convinced him to drop his gun. Ali took advantage of Lockon's hesitation and quickly grabbed his gun to shoot Lockon. Lockon reflexes were faster and shot Ali in the head. Lockon shot Ali two more times, left his body in the corridor, and headed back to Cherudim. As Lockon went back, his thoughts were on Anew. Lockon thought,

Final Confrontation
Lockon was resting above his cockpit when he received order from Ptolemy to assist Setsuna. Lockon/Cherudim and Allelujah/Arios met up to help Setsuna. As the reached nearby Celestial Being, Lockon noticed Revive/Gadessa attempted to fire his GN Mega Launcher upon Setsuna/00 Raiser. Lockon/Cherudim sacrificed 3 of his GN Shield Bits to save Setsuna/00 Raiser from certain death. Lockon/Cherudim then broke off to face Revive/Gadessa.

With only one right MS arm and pistol, Lockon/Cherudim engage Revive/Gadessa in a beam shoot out. Lockon/Cherudim fired a few shots, but the blasts were too light and bounced off Gadessa. Revive/Gadessa returned fire with his GN Vulcans, Lockon/Cherudim tried to evade, but received a few hits. Revive/Gadessa and Lockon/Cherudim then tried to flank each others position and returned fire, but both didn't get hit. Lockon/Cherudim then flew over Gadessa's blind spot, fired, and destroyed Gadessa's GN Mega Launcher. As Lockon/Cherudim flew from a distance, Lockon thought out loud, "So this is all the Innovators are without their systems to help them!" Lockon/Cherudim charged in to attack, but Revive/Gadessa fired a barrage with his right GN Vulcan. Lockon/Cherudim attempted to return fire, but the assault damaged his cockpit and his helmet. Lockon also received a head injury and his bleeding forehead has blinded is right eye. Lockon needed a decisive win and asked Haro if Trans-Am is possible. Haro told Lyle it's possible for only a second. Lockon/Cherudim continued to fire back and used the last two of his GN Shield Bits to fire back, but his pistol and bits were destroyed. Revive/Gadessa drew out his beam saber and charged for the final blow. As Gadessa charges in, Lockon/Cherudim activated Trans-Am and ended right behind Revive/Gadessa. Lockon/Cherudim then grabbed his spare pistol, shoved the gun under Gadessa's right torso, and kept firing until Gadessa exploded. The explosion killed Revive and hurdled Lockon/Cherudim into open space. Lockon succumbed to his injuries and became unconscious. After their major battle with Innovators, Lockon and Cherudim were later recovered by Ptolemy crew.

Staying with CB
With A-Laws and Innovators defeated, peace as returned throughout the solar system, as a reformed Federation disbands the A-Laws and return the sovereignty to the nations they forced into submission. Lyle along with the Ptolemy crew returned to Earth for some unfinished business. Lyle returned to Ireland to have a gravestone made for Anew and installed next to the Dylandy plot. Before the Dylandy gravestone and Anew's, he silently tells his loved ones, Lyle returns to Ptolemy II and takes the helm with Lasse, returning to space. It's presumed Lockon and the rest of the crew returns to one of their Lagrange point resource satellites for maintenance and rebuilding their organization.

ELS Conflict
The year was A.D. 2314. Two years had passed since the creation of the new pacifist Earth Sphere Federation government. With the world now at peace, Celestial Being quietly waits in the shadows and observes. Meanwhille, unknown beings travel into the solar system...

Shadow Intervention
CB had received a tip from Veda/Tieria about a impending assassination attempt of Princess Marina Ismail at Colony SOE at Lagrange 2. The Union Corporation didn't want to lose their Azadistani labor force that had been sent to them by the previous government, and sent a team of GNX-609T GN-XIIIs to have her killed. While Lockon had previously boarded the shuttle disguised as a crew member, Setsuna launched from the Ptolemy II and intercepted the GN-XIII's with his CBNGN-003 [SVMS-01AP] Union Flag Celestial Being Version. After Setsuna dispatched the GN-XIIIs, the host of the party pulled a gun on Marina. After briefly hesitating, Lockon emerged from the cockpit and disarmed the man with two shots. Lockon remarked at how SOE was getting reckless by having Marina killed. Being suspicions, Shirin asked who he was, but Lockon said he couldn't and left out of the airlock and boarded Setsuna's Flag. However, Shirin could tell by his voice that they had been saved by Celestial Being.

Inside the Flag, Lockon asked why he didn't stop in and say hello to Marina. Setsuna replied that he didn't think it was necessary. Lockon sighs and says, "''Man is he dense. Innovator my ass." ''Once the two had returned to the ship, Feldt appeared and handed the two drinks (though she really came to see Setsuna). She asked how the mission went, and Setsuna said it went perfectly thanks to Veda. He left Lockon alone with Feldt to deliver his report to Sumeragi. Lockon remarked that Setsuna didn't understand Feldt's feelings about him. Meanwhille, the ESF had just destroyed a derelict space probe, the Europa, which had left Jovian orbit. Afterwards, strange events began happening on Earth, and most of the locations were close to where debris from the Europa fell to Earth. Veda's report surmised that people with high quantum brainwave activity were being targeted for infection. Realizing the danger they posed to their super soldier comrades, Setsuna and Lockon ventured down to Earth to save them. Remembering that Louise Halevy also possessed quantum brainwaves, Setsuna presumably realized that Saji was also in danger and split off from Lockon and headed to the HRL Orbital Elevator while Lockon launched in GN-002RE Gundam Dynames Repair and flew to Mongolia.

Rescue Mission & Meeting
Lockon eventually located Allelujah and Marie at a ESF base in Mongolia. While descending, Lockon saw that the couple were being chased by driverless vehicles. Lockon used the GN Sniper Rifle to destroy all the vehicles. He subsequently landed Dynames Repair and apoligized to the couple for ruining their vacation. After sending Saji and Louise to the QBW Isolation Facility on the Orbital Elevator, Setsuna rendezvous with Lockon and the group returned to Ptolemy II. While Feldt and Mileina greet the returned Allelujah and Marie, Lockon suggests that the crew take a rest before meeting to discuss their encounters.

In the meeting room, Setsuna brought up his encounter at Tenchu. While saving Saji and Louise, he came across a figure that resembled Ribbons Almark. Sumeragi explained that it wasn't Ribbons, but a Ribbons-type Innovade, Sky Eclipse. Lockon believed that the unknown beings had infected the Europa and came into contact with Sky's body and converted it.

First Encounter & Tieria's Return
Suddenly, Mileina came over the video com and reported that a large ship was headed their way. Shockingly enough, it was the Europa, which had previously been destroyed. Setsuna resolved to take the Gundams out to investigate. Lockon launched first in the GN-010 Gundam Zabanya. When the trio arrived on the battlefield, they were greeted not only by the space station, but by hundreds of strange silver beings that were attracted to mostly Setsuna and Allelujah/Marie due to their quantum brainwaves. While Lockon successfully fended off the aliens, Setsuna was unable to fire upon them due to a QBW interference. With large numbers of aliens attacking, neither Zabanya nor Harute were able to assist Setsuna, even as 00 Raiser was struck by two of the beings. Suddenly, two giant claws appeared out of nowhere and ripped off 00 Raisers left arm. The units were then rejoined by a unknown Gundam (CB-002 Raphael Gundam), which subsequently destroyed the attacking aliens, as well as the Europa by using Trans-Am. After the Gundams returned to the ship, the pilot (wearing a blue spacesuit), revealed himself to be Tieria Erde. Allelujah asks how he did it, and Tieria explains that his Innovade physioligy allows him to upload his consciousness into any terminal. Tieria then asked Setsuna why he couldn't fight the aliens, known by the ESF as Extraterrestrial Living-metal Shape-shifters, or ELS. Setsuna said that he didn't know and Lockon was flabbergasted. Later, Lasse asked if their encounters with the ELS were part of the dialogues that Aeolia Schenberg envisioned. Tieria said that Aeolia anticipated the dialogues in the future, but they were happening now. Despite Allelujah's claim that humanity was unprepared for the dialogues, Lockon felt that they had to attack, and Lasse agreed since both the ESF and CB were being attacked. Marie disagreed on the basis that they themselves don't understand the ELS, and Feldt asked for Setsuna's opinion on the matter, to which he had none. Later, a large black hole had opened up within Jupiter's Big Red Spot, revealing the increased forces of the ELS headed for Earth.

Ultimate Fate
Nothing is known in the 50 years that has passed. It's only presumed Lockon is alive and an old man, but with no confirmations, it can also be presumed he's dead.

Advanced European Union
Ireland is his homeland and when not busy, he would return to visit his family's grave and circle around places of significant memory.


 * Owen and Lindsay Dylandy
 * Neil and Lyle's mother and father were among the accounted dead when KPSA bombed and killed their parents at a public building.


 * Amy Dylandy
 * Lockon's beloved little sister who died along with his parents during a terrorist bombing.

Celestial Being

 * Gundam Meisters


 * Setsuna F. Seiei


 * Tieria Erde


 * Allelujah Haptism


 * Lockon Stratos (Neil Dylandy)
 * Lyle's older brother whose real name is Neil Dylandy. Though it was heavily implied that Neil was the favored son over Lyle, Neil's actual feelings towards Lyle are unknown, though it could be said that Neil did love his little brother, choosing to fight for his future.


 * Crew of the Ptolemaios II


 * Feldt Grace


 * Anew Returner
 * Lyle met Anew during a resupply by Ptolemy. The two immediately struck up a friendship and Lyle was immediately in love with her. While Ptolemy was stranded on Earth, Lyle and Anew became lovers. Even after her revelation as an Innovator, the two still had mutual feelings for each other until the very end.

Katharon

 * Klaus Grado

Mercenaries

 * Ali Al-Saachez
 * The KPSA's leader who killed his beloved family, including his brother. First, Tieria told Lyle that Ali Al-Saachez was Neil's killer. During and after his fight with Ali and his GNW-20000 Arche Gundam, Lyle gloated that he can't judge Neil for what he did, just like Neil, Lyle also stated he can't just forgive Ali as well. But when Lyle is about to chase Ali, Ali attempts to take advantage of Lyle's hesitation, but Lyle made the first shot, and finally kills Ali by shooting him three times.

Notes & Trivia

 * Lyle first appeared in the 9th episode of Mobile Suit Gundam 00. At the start of the episode, it showed two Lockon Stratos at a graveyard; one was in front of a grave and one was watching hiding behind a tree. It was not specified who's who between the two in the scene and it was noted to be left ambiguous by the writers and directors. The scene was left to the audience's interpretation.
 * In volume 1 of novelization of the Gundam 00 Second Season, after his first mission in Celestial Being, Lyle was described humming a children's song from Northern Ireland. It is parallel to Neil Dylandy, who also hummed an Irish children song during his first armed intervention (2307 A.D.) in the first novel of Gundam 00.
 * In the final confrontation against the Innovades in Season 2 of the series, Lyle had an injury in his right eye. This was similar to the way the first Lockon (Neil) had his injury in Season 1. But, unlike Neil whose death was caused by his injury (blind on the right side) Lyle overcame his by opening his right eye, albeit covered in blood, to execute a finishing move killing Revive Revival.