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Gathering Darkness

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Gathering Darkness is Phase-33 (Phase-31 in the HD Remaster) of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. It first aired in Japan on May 24, 2003, and in the United States on December 4, 2004.

Summary[]

The crew of the Archangel find themselves questioned for their actions regarding their escape from Heliopolis, the fall of the 8th Fleet, and entrusting the Strike to Kira Yamato. Meanwhile, Lacus comforts Kira, who questions his right to live, especially after trying to kill Athrun.

Plot[]

Notes & Trivia[]

HD Remaster Changes[]

Appearances[]

Characters[]

Earth Alliance[]

PLANT/ZAFT[]

Others[]

Characters[]

NameTimestampNotes
Athrun Zala00:01
Rau Le Creuset00:05
Lacus Clyne00:16
Kira Yamato00:19
Flay Allster00:33
Sai Argyle00:33
Dearka Elsman00:44
Miriallia Haw00:44
Romero Pal03:58
Murrue Ramius04:09
Natarle Badgiruel04:09
Kuzzey Buskirk04:22
William Sutherland06:31
Unidentified Atlantic Federation Rear Admiral06:31First Appearance
Arnold Neumann06:33
Dalida Lolaha Chandra II06:33
Jackie Tonomura06:33
Kojiro Murdoch06:33
Mu La Flaga06:33
Mr. Pink07:43
Tolle Koenig08:18In Flashback(s)
Okapi09:31
Nicol Amalfi10:20Flashback(s) Only
Lenore Zala11:52Image(s) Only
Patrick Zala11:59
Matthew (SEED)14:20Flashback(s) Only
Fredrik Ades14:20Flashback(s) Only
Olor Kudenbru14:22Flashback(s) Only
Duane Halberton16:49Mentioned only
Hoffman20:49Flashback(s) Only
Birdy20:58
Yzak Joule21:26

Mobile Weapons[]

Earth Alliance[]

ZAFT[]

Ships & Vehicles[]

Earth Alliance[]

PLANT/ZAFT[]

Others[]

Mechanics[]

NameTimestampNotes
Archangel-class00:33
GAT-X105 Strike Gundam08:37In Flashback(s)
FX-550 Skygrasper08:46Flashback(s) Only
GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam08:55Flashback(s) Only
GAT-X105+AQM/E-X01 Aile Strike Gundam09:03Flashback(s) Only
GAT-X102 Duel Gundam09:50Flashback(s) Only
Escape Shuttle09:55Flashback(s) Only
ZGMF-1017 GINN09:58Flashback(s) Only
GAT-X105+AQM/E-X02 Sword Strike Gundam09:58Flashback(s) Only
ZGMF-LRR704B GINN Long Range Reconnaissance Type10:01Flashback(s) Only
TMF/A-802 BuCUE10:05Flashback(s) Only
TMF/A-803 LaGOWE10:09Flashback(s) Only
UMF-4A GOOhN10:12
UMF-5 ZnO10:17Flashback(s) Only
GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam10:18Flashback(s) Only
Vosgulov-class10:31
Cargo Truck (EA)13:24Flashback(s) Only
ZGMF-515 CGUE13:36Flashback(s) Only
TS-MA2mod.00 Moebius Zero13:37Flashback(s) Only
GAT-X105+AQM/E-X03 Launcher Strike Gundam13:41Flashback(s) Only
Nazca-class14:20Flashback(s) Only
Nelson-class16:18Flashback(s) Only
Drake-class16:18Flashback(s) Only
TS-MA2 Moebius16:18Flashback(s) Only
GAT-X103 Buster Gundam16:36Flashback(s) Only
AMF-101 DINN21:07

Organizations[]

Organizations[]

NameTimestampNotes
Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty00:01
Le Creuset Team00:05
PLANT00:16
OMNI Enforcer00:33
Earth Alliance00:33
Archangel Corps00:33
Atlantic Federation03:58
Blue Cosmos06:31
Orb Union08:19Flashback(s) Only
Morgenröte08:31Flashback(s) Only
Waltfeld Corps10:05Flashback(s) Only
Morassim Corps10:12Flashback(s) Only
8th Space Fleet16:18In Flashback(s)

Locations[]

Locations[]

NameTimestampNotes
Earth Sphere (Cosmic Era)00:01
Earth00:01
Carpentaria Base00:05
PLANT Colonies00:16
Clyne Manor00:16
Aprilius One00:16
JOSH-A06:29
Heliopolis08:19In Flashback(s)
Morgenröte Facility08:31Flashback(s) Only
Artemis09:54In Flashback(s)

Conflicts/Events[]

Conflicts/Events[]

NameTimestampNotes
First Alliance-PLANT War08:50In Flashback(s)
Battle of the Marshall Islands08:50Flashback(s) Only
Battle of Heliopolis09:42Flashback(s) Only
Skirmish near Artemis09:50Flashback(s) Only
Battle of Artemis09:54In Flashback(s)
Battle of Orbit09:55Flashback(s) Only
Skirmish in the Debris Belt10:01Flashback(s) Only
Skirmish towards Earth10:03Flashback(s) Only
Desert Dawn Campaign10:05Flashback(s) Only
Retaliation of the Desert Dawn10:05Flashback(s) Only
Battle of Talbadiya10:09Flashback(s) Only
First Equatorial Skirmish10:12Flashback(s) Only
Second Equatorial Skirmish10:16Flashback(s) Only
Second Battle near Orb10:18Flashback(s) Only
Battle near Junius Seven16:32In Flashback(s)

Technologies & Weapons[]

Technologies & Weapons[]

NameTimestampNotes
Space Colony (Cosmic Era)00:16
POSEIDON CO pistol01:05
EA Rifle04:06
Haro (Cosmic Era)07:43
Phase Shift armor08:55
Striker Packs09:03Flashback(s) Only
Laminated Armor09:42Flashback(s) Only
Anti-ship Sword09:58Flashback(s) Only
Mobile Suit Operation System12:11Flashback(s) Only
Wired Gunbarrel16:03Flashback(s) Only
Assault Shroud16:36Flashback(s) Only

Items & Miscellanea[]

Items & Miscellanea[]

NameTimestampNotes
Rau Le Creuset's Mask00:05
ZAFT Uniform00:05
Order of the Nebula00:13Mentioned only
OMNI Enforcer Uniform00:33
G Project12:42Mentioned only

Terminology[]

Terminology[]

NameTimestampNotes
Coordinator00:01
Ultimate Coordinator00:19
Natural00:33
Gundam08:37In Flashback(s)
SEED factor10:03Flashback(s) Only

Music[]

Music[]

TitleTimestampNotes
Believe (OP)01:24
Distance21:58ED; HD Remaster Only

Quotes[]

“ Flay: "What did you do that for? Why did you get in my way? You were trying to kill him yourself! You hate these guys, too, don't you? Don't you hate the Coordinators who killed Tolle? What's that look? You're no different! You're just the same as me!"
Miriallia: "I'm not. I'm not the same. I'm not!" 		”

—Flay Allster asking Miriallia Haw why she stopped her from killing Dearka Elsman, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Gathering Darkness

“ Natarle: "Captain! Please understand that I'm not trying to criticize you personally. My point is that order is extremely important to us, and whether we're appointed to field operations or in an emergency situation, that should not change."
Murrue: "I understand. Or rather, I wish I could say I understand."
Natarle: "The military must be strictly regulated. It should consist of soldiers who promptly follow orders of their superiors, and a commander with a handle on the complete picture, who can make appropriate decisions. Otherwise, the troops and ship will not win battles, and cannot survive."
Murrue: "Even if one knows what's required, it's no use if one's unable to do it. I know very well that I'm not suited for the position I'm serving."
Natarle: "Captain! I'm just saying..."
Murrue: "It's all right. I know, Natarle. A lot has come between us, but I'm really grateful for your help. I'm sure you'll make a wonderful captain."
Natarle: "That's exactly why I consider you soft." 		”

—Natarle Badgiruel and Murrue Ramius, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Gathering Darkness

“ Lacus: "Kira. You always seem to dream sad dreams."
Kira: "I am sad. Many people have died... and I have killed... many people."
Lacus: "You were in battle. And I'm positive that there were also many things you were able to protect." 		”

—Lacus Clyne and Kira Yamato, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Gathering Darkness

“ Sutherland: "So you already had a suspicion then. That this young man, Kira Yamato, could be a Coordinator, am I right?"
Murrue: "Yes, sir. Although he was a student attending a technical college, he instantly interpreted and reprogrammed the OS of a machine he'd seen for the first time, not to mention it was a top secret X-Series belonging to our military. Not something a normal youngster could pull off. I immediately had suspicions that he could in fact be a Coordinator."
Sutherland: "And what were your thoughts when witnessing his abilities right before your eyes?"
Murrue: "All I could do was just stare in amazement." 		”

—William Sutherland asking Murrue Ramius about Kira Yamato, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Gathering Darkness

“ Murrue: "Are you implying that fighting back was the wrong decision?"
Sutherland: "I wouldn't go that far. Just that it was bad luck that you came across a young Coordinator."
Murrue: "That's nonsense! If it weren't for him, we wouldn't have..."
Sutherland: "If it weren't for him, Heliopolis might not have collapsed. It's meaningless to play what-if after the fact, but let's just imagine for a moment that the child was a regular Natural child incapable of reprogramming the OS. And that he wasn't aboard the Strike during that time. Clearly, things would've ended differently. However, he was there at that time. And you're the one who allowed him access to the Strike, am I right, Commander Ramius?"
Murrue: "So this was all an error in judgment on my part?"
Sutherland: "We are fighting against the Coordinators, Commander Ramius. And their incredible powers. He may have been a child and a civilian, but he was a Coordinator just the same. The facts were right in front of you. But why did you fail to realize it? Having them in this world leads only to chaos!" 		”

—Murrue Ramius arguing with William Sutherland about Kira Yamato, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Gathering Darkness

“ Dearka: "Wait! Ah... well... Where was your... boyfriend... when..."
Miriallia: "He was in the Skygrasper... at the island, when you guys attacked us."
Dearka: "Skygrasper?"
Miriallia: "A fighter plane. Blue and white."
Dearka: "It wasn't me." 		”

—Dearka Elsman telling Miriallia Haw that he didn't kill Tolle Koenig, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Gathering Darkness

“ "Wouldn't it be nice if we could remain like this forever?" ”

—Lacus Clyne to Kira Yamato as the two watch the sunset, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Gathering Darkness

References[]


Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Phases
False Peace | Its Name: Gundam | Collapsing Land | Silent Run | Phase Shift Down | The Vanishing Gundam | The Scar of Space | The Songstress of The Enemy Forces | The Fading Light | Crossroads | The Awakening Sword | Flay's Decision | Stars Falling in Space | Within Endless Time | The Respective Solitudes | Burning Sandstorm | Cagalli Returns | Payback | Fangs of the Enemy | On a Calm Day | Beyond the Clouds of Sand | The Sea Dyed Red | Fateful Encounter | War for Two | The Land of Peace | Moment | Endless Rondo | Kira | The Turning Point | Flashing Blades | Grieving Skies | In the Promised Land | Gathering Darkness | Seen and Unseen | The Descending Sword | In the Name of Justice | Divine Thunder | Decisive Fire | Athrun | Into the Dawn Skies | Trembling World | Lacus Strikes | What Stands in the Way | Spiral of Encounters | The Opening Door | A Place for the Soul | The Nightmare Reborn | Day of Wrath | The Final Light | To a Future that Never Ends
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