Cagalli Returns is Phase-17 (Phase-16 in the HD Remaster) of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. It first aired in Japan on January 25, 2003, and in the United States on August 7, 2004. The HD Remaster version first aired in Japan on April 6, 2012.
Summary[]
Murrue Ramius thanks the resistance group for their help and agrees to be allies. The resistance group introduces themselves as the Desert Dawn, who are fighting Andrew and the Lesseps. Kira once again meets with Cagalli Yula Athha, the mysterious young woman he first encountered at Heliopolis' Morgenroete factory, who is now part of Desert Dawn. Meanwhile, Andrew attacks the Desert Dawn's village but evacuates the people first.
Plot[]
Notes & Trivia[]
- A Desert Dawn member resembling John Rambo from the Rambo franchise appears behind Cagalli when the Desert Dawn formally greets the crew of the Archangel.
Appearances[]
Characters[]
Earth Alliance[]
- Kira Yamato
- Miriallia Haw
- Flay Allster
- Kojiro Murdoch
- Mu La Flaga
- Natarle Badgiruel
- Murrue Ramius
- Kuzzey Buskirk
- Romero Pal
- Sai Argyle
- Tolle Koenig
ZAFT[]
- Yzak Joule
- Dearka Elsman
- Rau Le Creuset - (Appears in a video call)
- Martin DaCosta
- Andrew Waltfeld
- Kirkwood - (First Appearance)
Orb Union[]
- Elle - (Flashback(s) Only)
- Elle's Mother - (Flashback(s) Only)
Desert Dawn[]
Characters[]
| Name | Timestamp | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kira Yamato | 00:06 | |
| Miriallia Haw | 00:09 | |
| Cagalli Yula Athha | 00:51 | |
| Sahib Ashman | 02:50 | |
| Flay Allster | 03:02 | |
| Kojiro Murdoch | 03:08 | |
| Mu La Flaga | 03:09 | |
| Natarle Badgiruel | 03:16 | |
| Murrue Ramius | 03:18 | |
| Ledonir Kisaka | 03:23 | |
| Ahmed el Hosn | 03:23 | |
| Romero Pal | 03:36 | |
| Kuzzey Buskirk | 03:36 | |
| Yzak Joule | 07:36 | |
| Rau Le Creuset | 07:36 | Appears in a video call |
| Dearka Elsman | 07:36 | |
| Sai Argyle | 10:54 | |
| Martin DaCosta | 14:36 | |
| Andrew Waltfeld | 14:42 | |
| Tolle Koenig | 15:26 | |
| Kirkwood | 16:08 | First Appearance |
| Elle | 21:36 | Flashback(s) Only |
| Elle's Mother | 21:36 | Flashback(s) Only |
Mobile Weapons[]
Earth Alliance[]
- GAT-X105 Strike Gundam
- GAT-X105+AQM/E-X03 Launcher Strike Gundam
- GAT-X105+AQM/E-X01 Aile Strike Gundam - (Flashback(s) Only)
ZAFT[]
Ships & Vehicles[]
Earth Alliance[]
- Archangel-class
- "Archangel"
- FX-550 Skygrasper
- Self-Propelled Linear Howitzer - (Flashback(s) Only)
- Bulldog - (Flashback(s) Only)
- Escape Shuttle - (In Flashback(s))
ZAFT[]
Desert Dawn[]
Mechanics[]
| Name | Timestamp | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Agile | 00:01 | |
| Archangel-class | 00:03 | |
| GAT-X105+AQM/E-X03 Launcher Strike Gundam | 00:12 | |
| TMF/A-802 BuCUE | 00:17 | |
| Half Truck | 00:50 | |
| FX-550 Skygrasper | 03:05 | |
| ZGMF-1017 GINN | 07:32 | |
| Cargo Truck (ZAFT) | 07:33 | |
| Command Vehicle | 07:33 | |
| GAT-X102 Duel Gundam | 07:55 | |
| GAT-X103 Buster Gundam | 07:58 | |
| GAT-X105 Strike Gundam | 09:19 | |
| Self-Propelled Linear Howitzer | 12:58 | Flashback(s) Only |
| Bulldog | 13:00 | Flashback(s) Only |
| Lesseps-class | 14:24 | |
| Supply Truck | 15:17 | |
| Escape Shuttle | 21:36 | In Flashback(s) |
| GAT-X105+AQM/E-X01 Aile Strike Gundam | 21:37 | Flashback(s) Only |
Organizations[]
- PLANT - (Mentioned Only)
- Earth Alliance
- Desert Dawn
- Athha family
- African Community - (First Mentioned)
- South African Union - (First Mentioned)
- Oceania Union - (First Mentioned)
- Equatorial Union - (First Mentioned)
- Orb Union - (In Flashback(s))
- Morgenröte - (Mentioned Only)
Organizations[]
| Name | Timestamp | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty | 00:01 | |
| Waltfeld Corps | 00:01 | |
| Earth Alliance | 00:03 | |
| OMNI Enforcer | 00:03 | |
| Archangel Corps | 00:03 | |
| Desert Dawn | 00:50 | |
| Athha family | 00:51 | |
| Atlantic Federation | 03:02 | |
| Morgenröte | 07:05 | Mentioned only |
| Le Creuset Team | 07:36 | |
| African Community | 13:03 | First Mentioned |
| PLANT | 13:06 | Mentioned only |
| South African Union | 13:08 | First Mentioned |
| Oceania Union | 14:09 | First Mentioned |
| Equatorial Union | 14:13 | First Mentioned |
| Orb Union | 21:36 | In Flashback(s) |
Locations[]
- Earth Sphere (Cosmic Era)
- Earth (Cosmic Era)
- North Africa
- Desert Dawn Base - (First Appearance)
- Tassil - (First Appearance)
- Moula - (First Mentioned)
- Banadiya - (First Mentioned)
- Gibraltar Base - (First Appearance)
- JOSH-A - (Mentioned Only; Indirectly)
- Victoria Base - (First Appearance; In Flashback(s))
- North Africa
- Moon (Cosmic Era)
- Heliopolis - (Flashback(s) Only)
- Morgenröte Facility - (In Flashback(s))
- Earth (Cosmic Era)
Locations[]
| Name | Timestamp | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Earth | 00:01 | |
| North Africa | 00:01 | |
| Earth Sphere (Cosmic Era) | 00:01 | |
| Moon (Cosmic Era) | 00:28 | |
| Heliopolis | 07:01 | Flashback(s) Only |
| Morgenröte Facility | 07:01 | In Flashback(s) |
| Gibraltar Base | 07:29 | First Appearance |
| Desert Dawn Base | 08:49 | First Appearance |
| Moula | 09:46 | First Mentioned |
| Banadiya | 09:47 | First Mentioned |
| JOSH-A | 10:48 | Mentioned Only; Indirectly |
| Victoria Base | 12:58 | First Appearance; In Flashback(s) |
| Tassil | 18:14 | First Appearance |
Conflicts/Events[]
- First Alliance-PLANT War
- Desert Dawn Campaign
- Attack on the Archangel - (Flashback(s) Only)
- Attack on Tassil - (First Appearance)
- Second Battle of Victoria - (First Appearance; In Flashback(s))
- Battle of Orbit - (In Flashback(s))
- Desert Dawn Campaign
Conflicts/Events[]
| Name | Timestamp | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Dawn Campaign | 00:01 | |
| First Alliance-PLANT War | 00:01 | |
| Attack on the Archangel | 00:01 | Flashback(s) Only |
| Second Battle of Victoria | 12:56 | First Appearance; In Flashback(s) |
| Attack on Tassil | 19:45 | First Appearance |
| Battle of Orbit | 21:36 | In Flashback(s) |
Technologies & Weapons[]
- Laminated Armor
- Phase Shift armor - (Flashback(s) Only)
- Striker Packs
- POSEIDON CO pistol
- EA Rifle
- Assault Shroud
- Rocket Launcher - (First Appearance)
- Mass Driver (Cosmic Era) - (First Appearance; Flashback(s) Only)
- Mobile Suit Operation System
Technologies & Weapons[]
| Name | Timestamp | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Laminated Armor | 00:03 | |
| Phase Shift armor | 00:12 | Flashback(s) Only |
| Striker Packs | 00:12 | |
| POSEIDON CO pistol | 03:41 | |
| EA Rifle | 03:42 | |
| Assault Shroud | 07:55 | |
| Rocket Launcher | 08:49 | First Appearance |
| Mass Driver (Cosmic Era) | 13:04 | First Appearance; Flashback(s) Only |
| Mobile Suit Operation System | 16:41 |
Items & Miscellanea[]
- OMNI Enforcer Uniform
- ZAFT Uniform
- Rau Le Creuset's Mask - (Image(s) Only; Appears in a video call)
- Coffee (Cosmic Era)
Items & Miscellanea[]
| Name | Timestamp | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OMNI Enforcer Uniform | 03:16 | |
| Rau Le Creuset's Mask | 07:36 | Image(s) Only; Appears in a video call |
| ZAFT Uniform | 07:36 | |
| Coffee | 14:42 |
Terminology[]
| Name | Timestamp | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Coordinator | 00:06 | |
| Coordinator | 00:06 | |
| Natural | 00:09 | |
| Gundam | 00:12 | |
| SEED factor | 00:34 | Flashback(s) Only |
Quotes[]
| “ | Murrue: "I'm Murrue Ramius of the Earth Alliance Forces, 8th Fleet." Ahmed: "Huh? Wasn't the 8th Fleet completely wiped out?" |
” |
—Murrue Ramius and Ahmed el Hosn, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Cagalli Returns | ||
| “ | "We only attack our own enemies." | ” |
—Sahib Ashman about the Desert Dawn, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Cagalli Returns | ||
| “ | "The African Community has traditionally sided more with the PLANTs." | ” |
—Sahib Ashman about the African Community, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Cagalli Returns | ||
| “ | "As we see it, ZAFT and the Earth Forces are the same. They both come here only to take control and take away what is ours." | ” |
—Sahib Ashman, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Cagalli Returns | ||
| “ | "Okay. I would've preferred not to do anything so drastic. But I guess it can't be helped." | ” |
—Andrew Waltfeld about attacking Tassil, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Cagalli Returns | ||
| “ | Martin: "It's about that time of day when the town calls it a night." Andrew: "Some might consider putting them to sleep eternally. But I'm not that kind of person. We'll issue a warning first, and then attack fifteen minutes later." |
” |
—Martin DaCosta and Andrew Waltfeld about not killing the people of Tassil, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Cagalli Returns | ||
| “ | Kira: "What?" Sai: "I need to talk to Flay. It has nothing to do with you, Kira." Flay: "It has everything to do with him! I... I was in Kira's room last night!" |
” |
—Kira Yamato, Sai Argyle and Flay Allster, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Cagalli Returns | ||
| “ | "That's enough. If I got serious, you'd have no chance against me." | ” |
—Kira Yamato to Sai Argyle, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Cagalli Returns | ||
References[]