Henken Bekkener (ヘンケン・ベッケナー?) is a character introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.
Personality & Character[]
Henken has a strong but dynamic personality and is respected by his subordinates, although he is clumsy when it comes to love.
Skills & Abilities[]
History[]
One Year War[]
During the One Year War, Henken was the captain of the modified Salamis-class transport ship Suruga, which belongs to the 7th Fleet and participated in a mission to transport space immigrants from Solomon to Side 6. During the Battle of A Baoa Qu, he left an escape launch with the space immigrants on board to the mobile suit unit "Jack the Halloween" to ensure their safety before entering the battlefield. After this, the Suruga was attacked by the MA-04X Zakrello and sunk, but Henken was rescued safely. It was said that he felt the presence (pressure) of Char Aznable during this period.[1]
Gryps War[]
Following the One Year War, he joined the AEUG and became the first captain of the Argama in U.C. 0087. Although he was a full-fledged soldier, he was ostensibly the manager of Macdaniel's, a hamburger store in the lunar city of Amman. As the captain of the Argama, Henken commanded the ship during several missions, including the capture of the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II from the Titan headquarters Gryps. He quickly grew attracted to Titans pilot-turned-AEUG pilot Emma Sheen, who refused his advances. Following the rescue of a Temptation-class space shuttle, Henken was replaced as captain of the Argama by the Temptation's captain Bright Noa. Henken went on to captain the Radish, a new battleship in the AEUG fleet.[2] On February 21, 0088, during the final battle for Gryps II, Henken ordered the Radish to support Emma, who was engaged in a battle against Yazan Gable in his RX-139 Hambrabi. Yazan ultimately shot down the ship single-handedly, forcing Emma to watch in horror as Henken died in front of her.[3]
Relationships[]
Emma Sheen[]
Kamille Bidan[]
Bright Noa[]
Blex Forer[]
Gallery[]
Character Designs[]
Anime[]
Games[]
Notes & Trivia[]
- Dave Pettitt, Henken's English voice actor, also served as Z Gundam's narrator.
- Pettitt had previously performed as the English voice actor of Master Asia in Mobile Fighter G Gundam.
Appearances[]
- Television Series
- Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
- Episode 3, Inside the Capsule
- First Appearance
- Episode 4, Emma's Decision
- Episode 5, Father and Son
- Episode 6, To Earth
- Episode 7, Escape from Side 1
- Episode 8, The Dark Side of the Moon
- Episode 9, A New Bond
- Episode 10, Reunion
- Episode 11, Entering the Atmosphere
- Episode 29, Crisis at Side 2
- Episode 43, Haman's Victory
- Episode 49, Casualties of War
- Deceased
- Episode 3, Inside the Capsule
- Movies
References[]
- ↑ Gundam the Ride: A Baoa Qu
- ↑ Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Episode 11, Entering the Atmosphere
- ↑ Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Episode 49, Casualties of War
- Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Viewers Guide - by Mark Simmons