Lacus Clyne

Lacus Clyne
Lacus Clyne
Profile
Aliases	The Songstress Pink Princess White Queen
Species	Human
Classification	Coordinator
Blood-Type	B
Height	158 cm5.184 ft <br />62.205 in <br />[SEED] 160 cm5.249 ft <br />62.992 in <br />[GSD]
Weight	53 kg116.845 lb <br />[SEED] 46 kg101.413 lb <br />[GSD]
Hair Color	Light Pink
Eye Color	Pale Cerulean
Age	15-16[SEED] 18-19[GSD]
Birth Date	February 5, 55 (C.E.)
Gender	Female
Family	Siegel Clyne (Father deceased) Unnamed mother (deceased)
Love Interests	Athrun Zala[SEED] (Ex-fiancé) Kira Yamato[SEED][GSD] (Boyfriend)
Nationality	PLANT[SEED][GSD] Orb Union[GSD]
Affiliation	Orb Union [GSD] Terminal [GSD] Three Ships Alliance [SEED]
Occupation	Idol Singer[SEED] Co-Leader of Clyne Faction[SEED] Leader of Terminal[GSD] Chairwoman of PLANT Supreme Council[GSD-SE]
Rank	Purple Uniform
Status	Alive
Mecha & Vehicles
Captain FFMH-Y101 Eternal Pilot MDE262S Proud Defender ZGMF/A-262PD-P Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam ZGMF-X19A ∞ Justice Gundam Crew Archangel-class FFMH-Y101 Eternal Passenger Launch (ZAFT) Space Shuttle (ZAFT) Silverwind Life Pod
Real World
Japanese Voices	Rie Tanaka
English Voices	Chantal Strand Jillian Michaels (Singing) Stephanie Sheh (HD remaster) Caitlynne Medrek (Battle Assault 3 featuring Gundam SEED)
Appearances
Television	SEED: #7 - Episode #50 GSD: #1 - Episode #50 GSD FP
Movie	Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Special Edition Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition
Manga	SEED (M)
Novel	Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (Novel) Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (Novel)
Game	Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Never Ending Tomorrow Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn

Lacus Clyne (ラクス・クライン, Rakusu Kurain^?) is a character from the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny television series. A popular female vocalist, she became the co-leader of the Clyne Faction during the First Alliance-PLANT War.

Personality & Character

At first glance Lacus appears to be naive and a bit of an airhead, but it is only due to her idealistic and pacifistic nature. Beneath the surface as a pop star and a PLANT idol, she is actually a quite deep and philosophical person, as she demonstrates when she delivers speeches throughout the series - mainly about the widening rift between Naturals and Coordinators, the ironies of calling for peace yet doing so with weapons in hand, and the real causes of war as being within the human heart itself. As the leader of the Clyne Faction (and later the Three Ships Alliance and Terminal), Lacus is very charismatic, strong-willed, and determined to see their fight for peace through to the end. Like her father, Siegel Clyne, Lacus wishes to see a world where Naturals and Coordinators would willingly work together and coexist in harmony, disregarding the notion that Coordinators are an evolved species. Being a pacifist, Lacus holds a strong dislike for war, expressing that they are simply started and repeated through a neverending cycle of attack and retaliation.

Skills & Abilities

Because Lacus is a coordinator, her mind and body are enhanced above a normal human's abilities; the full aspects of her abilities are undefined. Lacus most outstanding talents lie with singing and dancing, as she developed into an influential cultural pop-icon in PLANT. She is shown to have a good sense of delegation and command for those that work under her. Lacus Clyne has the ability to enter SEED mode as well. When in SEED-mode, her delegation and coordination abilities are enhanced for commanding the Eternal; her full abilities are unknown. 

History

First Alliance-PLANT War

Lacus Clyne is the daughter of PLANT Supreme Council Chairman Siegel Clyne. She is a Coordinator whose career as an idol singer has brought her enormous popularity in the PLANTs. She is engaged to Athrun Zala for political reasons. Upon their engagement, Athrun goes to their home to hand her a bouquet of roses much to her delight. When the First Alliance-PLANT War started, things have changed between them as they are both preoccupied by their agendas during the war they rarely got the chance to meet or speak with one another. Despite that, Lacus always anticipated the day she and Athrun will meet again.

Meeting Kira Yamato

When she is dispatched on the civilian space vessel Silverwind to the ruins of Junius Seven for an up-coming memorial service, her vessel is attacked by an Earth Alliance Nelson-class battleship, led by information by Kenav Luchini to believe that the vessel is actually a military ship. A fight breaks out aboard the ship, but not before a lifepod carrying Lacus is jettisoned, and departs safety away due to the efforts of Junk Guild tech Lowe Guele in his MBF-P02 Astray Red Frame. Her lifepod is subsequently rescued by the GAT-X105 Strike and brought to the Archangel.

Even though they are technically enemies, Lacus is kind and respectful towards everybody on board the Archangel, and most of them treat her the same way. (Sai Argyle does question whether the reason she has such a lovely singing voice is due to her genetic alterations.) However, Flay Allster refuses to shake hands and scorns her kindness because she is a Coordinator.

Later, when Flay's father's escort is attacked by ZAFT forces, Flay drags Lacus to the bridge and says that she will kill Lacus if ZAFT does not cease their attack at once. Before anyone can react her father dies when his ship, the Montgomery, explodes. Lacus' expression shows compassion towards Flay, despite being threatened by her. As the ZAFT forces continue their assault, Natarle Badgiruel informs them that the Archangel has Lacus on board, thus prompting them to withdraw. When Kira nearly has an emotional breakdown on one of the observation decks due to Flay's abusive words, Lacus does her best to comfort him and learns that he shared a friendship with Athrun.

Kira later smuggles Lacus off the Archangel and returns her to Athrun, who once again beseeches him to join ZAFT. As before, Kira turns him down because he wants to protect his friends on board the Archangel. This saddens Lacus; she knows that Kira and Athrun are both good people and are forced to fight one another because of this war. As Athrun returns to the Vesalius with Lacus, Rau Le Creuset launches in his ZGMF-515 CGUE to begin an assault on the Archangel. Lacus quickly picks up the intercom and orders him to stop his aggression at once, due to her being a memorial representative of Junius Seven.

Lacus momentarily stayed at Vesalius while waiting for the ship to fetch her and return her to PLANTs. She kept on going out of her room and was told to stay there since it is a warship. Athrun then comes over to visit her. She saw Athrun stare at her worriedly and ask him what is the matter. Athrun asks her what is her feeling after being taken as a hostage. Lacus replied that she was treated well by his friend, Kira which makes Athrun angry. As he blurted out his disgust about him choosing to side with the Earth forces, Lacus tries to comfort him by reaching her hand to his cheek but Athrun avoids the gesture. He then apologizes and bids farewell. Before Athrun went out, Lacus pointed out the bitter expression he always has. Athrun replies that he can't exactly fight a war with a big smile on his face and shuts the door leaving Lacus stunned.

The next day, Athrun escorted Lacus to the ship. Lacus is disappointed that their meeting was short. Athrun replies that everyone is worried at PLANTs. Before Lacus boarded the ship she tells Athrun she looks forward to the day they'll meet again.

When Athrun visits Lacus at her home in PLANTs, they discuss about Kira and she mentions to Athrun that she is "fond" of Kira much to Athrun's surprise. The two then spend time walking around the garden, talking. Athrun however, is unable to stay for dinner much to Lacus' disappointment since her father is going home and wanted to see him. Athrun reassures her by saying he'll come visit her again making Lacus' face light up with anticipation and tells him she'll look forward to that day. Athrun then leans forward Lacus (surprised at first) understands the gesture and closes her eyes. Athrun then kisses her on the lips (on the cheek in the remastered version) and bids her goodbye. As Athrun left, Lacus tells Mr. Pink that Athrun is really a busy person.

Second meeting with Kira

Late in the war, a wounded Kira is brought to Lacus' home by Clyne family friend Reverend Malchio. Lacus nurses Kira back to health with the help of her father and Malchio. Kira and Lacus became even closer and she assures him that he can stay at her home as long as he wants. However, when Siegel Clyne receives word of Patrick Zala's deception - that the target for Operation: Spitbreak was the Earth Alliance base JOSH-A in Alaska, instead of the intended Panama base - Kira wants to return to Earth to save his friends aboard the Archangel. In response, Lacus provides Kira with a ZAFT Red uniform and helps him steal the ZGMF-X10A Freedom. Lacus also grants Kira "her strength" by means of a kiss to his cheek, showing him that he has her support and affections.

Because of her helping Kira, Lacus and her father

Lacus provides Kira with the ZGMF-X10A Freedom

Siegel are declared as traitors. As part of the "Clyne Faction", they try to inform the people about the genocidal ambitions of Patrick Zala, and Siegel is gunned down by ZAFT soldiers under Patrick Zala's command. While in hiding, Lacus meets with Athrun, and her views of the war help lead to his final decision concerning who he wants to fight for. Just then, soldiers of the PLANT radical faction try to assassinate her but she and Athrun are saved by members of the Clyne Faction, notably Martin DaCosta.

Three Ships Alliance

Near the end of the First Alliance-PLANT War, she leaves the PLANTs with her stolen support ship Eternal and joins the Orb Union-owned Kusanagi and the recently defected Archangel to form the Three Ships Alliance, a group dedicated to stopping the war. Upon seeing Kira again, she tells him about the death of her father and weeps bitterly. In the manga, when the Junk Guild vessel ReHOME joins the Three Ships Alliance as a tender ship, Lacus finally meets the man who saved Kira's life (as well as her own), none other than Junk Guild tech, Lowe Guele.

When Kira discovers his origins as the product of the Ultimate Coordinator project and becomes depressed, Lacus comforts him by saying that meeting him has made her so happy, despite all the sadness she has endured up to this point. Lacus finally admits to Kira her love for him when she gives him a ring before the final battle at Jachin Due and tells him to come back to her safely. Kira thanks her for this and seals his promise to return with a kiss to her cheek. During the battle, Lacus tried to persuade both sides to cease firing the weapons of mass destruction, but failed.

In episode 49, Lacus reveals her ability to go into SEED mode: her pupils become dilated, like characters who go into SEED mode, after she gives a discourse about war and death, but no accompanying seed explosion is seen; the same dilation is seen in episode 50 of Gundam SEED Destiny, again with no seed explosion.

Second Alliance-PLANT War

Life at Orb

At the start of Gundam SEED Destiny, Lacus is living with Kira at Reverend Malchio's orphanage in the Marshall Islands until a disaster forces her, Kira, the Reverend, and the orphanage children to move in with Andrew Waltfeld and Murrue Ramius at their shared mansion in Orb. Meanwhile, PLANT Supreme Council Chairman Gilbert Durandal, in need of political clout, showcases Meer Campbell as Lacus, using her to influence the populace. The real Lacus is almost killed in an assassination attempt by Coordinators from the "Coordinator special forces". Kira was forced to pilot the Freedom again in order to protect the woman he loves. She, along with Murrue, Kira, Andrew, Cagalli Yula Athha, and most of the Archangel's crew reunited hoping to stop the new war. Lacus acts as the CIC officer for the Archangel until Cagalli takes over. (Ultimately, Kira's old friend Miriallia Haw would take over this position.)

Return to space

Lacus, along with Andrew later hijacks a shuttle (which was meant for Lacus' double, Meer Campbell) to go into space, to see what the situation is at the PLANTs. They rejoin the crew of the Eternal and the Terminal factory satellite. In the Special Edition, the scene is edited so that Kira begs her to let him come along. Despite her personal feelings for Kira, she tells him he must remain on Earth to help Cagalli and the Archangel. After the shuttle is found, Durandal declares that she is an impostor.

When Lacus and the crew of the Eternal are discovered and attacked by ZAFT again (due to an intelligence-gathering error made by Martin DaCosta), she and the ship try to deliver the newly-built Strike Freedom and Infinite Justice mobile suits to Kira and Athrun on Earth. Kira arrives in space via Cagalli's Strike Rouge and is nearly killed when his mobile suit is severely damaged. Andy uses his ZGMF-X88S Gaia to provide Kira enough cover to retreat to the Eternal, where his new mobile suit is awaiting. Aboard, Kira and Lacus are reunited and share an emotional embrace and words of happiness at seeing each other again. Lacus then takes Kira to his new mobile suit, the Strike Freedom; once again, she wears a worried expression, much like she did when Kira wanted to pilot the Freedom to save her in Orb. After Kira saves her and the Eternal, she takes the Infinite Justice to Orb herself, giving Kira the freedom to participate in the already-heated battle in Orb. She lands on the Archangel and her words again help Athrun decide on what he wants to do concerning the second war. When Meer interrupts Cagalli's television broadcast following the Second Battle of Onogoro, Lacus subsequently interrupts as well, revealing her presence and the fact that Meer is an impostor. Most people are shocked, including the Joule Team and the Minerva crew; even Durandal himself is perplexed that Lacus is in Orb. In her broadcast she also denounces Chairman Durandal's agenda, but also states she does not support Lord Djibril either: she says that the war is the responsibility of everyone, for they created this type of world. After the broadcast, the world and the PLANTs argue over who is the real Lacus.

Later, Lacus and Kira reveal to the crew of the Archangel that Durandal intends to assign behavioral genes to every human being in order to render war and conflict obsolete. By doing this, no one can make a decision if their future was planned. Terminal vows to stop Durandal from implementing his radical "Destiny Plan."

After the sudden attack on PLANT by Lord Djibril's Requiem, Lacus goes back to space aboard the Archangel. She joins Athrun, Kira, and Meyrin Hawke in information gathering on the Moon, where they are contacted by Meer. Even though Athrun and Meyrin think it is a trap, Lacus chooses to meet Meer. Lacus tries to convince Meer to stop working for Durandal; however, they are attacked. Athrun, Kira, and Meyrin deal with the attackers, but Meer ends up dying in Lacus' arms after taking the shot that was originally meant to kill Lacus. After a funeral on the Archangel, Lacus and the others read Meer's diary and are visibly moved. When Durandal appears on a television broadcast, Lacus looks at him with an expression which had never been seen on her.

During the final stages of the war, Lacus leads Terminal and the bulk of the forces that stand in the way between Durandal and the implementing of the Destiny Plan. She once again tried to convince the ZAFT forces to stand down and remind them of the principles of humanity. However, believing she was a fake and part of Logos, ZAFT forces attacked.

After the death of Chairman Durandal, Lacus Clyne is invited back to the PLANTs to serve as a mediator between the PLANTs and the other nations. At the end of Gundam SEED Destiny "Final Plus", she is shown walking towards the PLANT Supreme Council. Lacus Clyne becomes Chairwoman of the PLANT Supreme Council. The final installment of the Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition reveals Kira, in a white ZAFT commander uniform reuniting with Lacus in the PLANTs. They share a familiar embrace, startling other some members of ZAFT.

Relationships

Kira Yamato

Kira and Lacus initially shared a bond of being the only Coordinators on a ship full of naturals. This layed way for the two learning of each others true kindness and gentle personalities. The two got the chance to become closer during Kira's time in Lacus's care at her manor, spending much time to get to know each other. This resulted in Lacus's abandonment of her relationship with Athrun in favor of Kira. Lacus understands Kira’s ideals by providing him with a new sword to fight his enemies and to protect his friends. When Lacus decides to return to space, Kira worries about Lacus being in danger. Kira is also shown to be willing to risk his life just to come to her when his mobile suit was almost destroyed when trying to get to FFMH-Y101 Eternal to protect Lacus. Kira and Lacus provide a great deal of comfort and trust for each other. The actions and feelings that Kira provide for Lacus show that she is indeed his true love.

Athrun Zala

Athrun and lacus go back a ways, being connected by their fathers who were both Supreme Council members. Athrun was the one who gave Lacus her Haro. After Lacus told him she enjoyed Haro's company, he continued to create them resulting in a number of Haros in Lacus' manor. Their relationship ended when Patrick Zala broke up their engagement. They still shared their friendship though, and high amounts of respect with each other, as well as concern. Athrun was often inspired by Lacus' words and speeches, even snapping out of a depression and returning to battle after defecting from ZAFT the second time.

Mr. Pink

Lacus is usually accompanied by a pink Haro (Mr. Pink, Pink-chan) is given to her by Athrun Zala, who has a penchant for making small robotic contraptions (such as Kira’s Birdy). Over time Athrun made her more Haros in many different colors. Mr. Pink is usually there to keep her company when everyone else is away, and she often talks to it despite the fact that Mr. Pink has a very limited vocabulary. After the First Alliance-PLANT War, it held the two keys to the Freedom's secret hangar.

In Games

Lacus is a Pilot in Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 piloting the Infinite Justice like Athrun.

She often shows her worrying of Kira getting hurt and also encourages Kira and Athrun throughout the game. In a collection mission she is seen piloting a ball and makes references to Haro. Also in some missions she can appear asking for the players help to find Haro. If the player finds Haro, Lacus becomes an ally and gives the player an advantage in the current mission.

Lacus is also playable in Gundam Vs. series in Alliance vs ZAFT 2 and SD Gundam Generation Wars/Spirits, unlike in Dynasty Warriors, she does not have a default unit.

Lacus makes her first appearance in the Super Robot Wars franchise with Super Robot Wars Judgement. She appears on board the Eternal alongside Andrew Waltfield. The big difference here is that, unlike the game's other battleships (the Archangel and Martian Successor Nadesico's Nadesico), the Eternal is a selectable unit. Lacus can be switched with Andrew as the captain before launch. She's also seen possessing a SEED mode.

Lacus develops a relationship with Relena Darlian in the Dynasty Warriors: Gundam and Super Robot Wars games.

Quote

This page is for quotes from and about Lacus Clyne.

Quotes by Lacus Clyne

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED

“	Kira: "I'm... I'm also... a Coordinator." Lacus: "Is that right? But the reason you are kind is that you are you, right? Would you mind telling me your name?" Kira: "Ah, K-Kira. Kira Yamato." Lacus: "Oh. Thank you, Mr. Kira."	”
—Kira Yamato and Lacus Clyne, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, The Songstress of The Enemy Forces

“	Lacus: "Commander Rau Le Creuset! Stop it at once! Are you trying to turn this location into a battlefield, when there is a representative of the memorial delegation here?" Rau: "Why, at a time like this?" Lacus: "I will not allow it! Stop your combat operations at once! Can you hear me?" Rau: "What a troublesome young lady. Roger that, Lacus Clyne."	”
—Lacus Clyne ordering Rau Le Creuset to stop his attack on the Archangel, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Crossroads

“	Lacus: "I'm fine, thank you. Your friend treated me very well while I was on that other ship." Athrun: "Is that right?" Lacus: "Mr. Kira is a very kind person. And he's very strong." Athrun: "He's a fool. He insisted that he's not a soldier, yet he's still in that thing. He's just being used! Something about his friends, he says! Because his parents are naturals. That's why..." Lacus: "He said he would rather not fight against you." Athrun: "Same here! Why should I want to?!"	”
—Lacus Clyne and Athrun Zala talking about Kira Yamato, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, The Awakening Sword

“	Lacus: "You always have that bitter expression lately." Athrun: "I can't exactly fight a war with a big smile on my face."	”
—Lacus Clyne to Athrun Zala, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, The Awakening Sword

“	"I'm sure war results are important... but please do not forget about the people who sacrifice their lives along the way."	”
—Lacus Clyne to Rau Le Creuset, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Flay's Decision

“	"What is it that one should be fighting against? War is very difficult."	”
—Lacus Clyne, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Flay's Decision

“	"I understand that there has been an increase in people entering the military lately. A number of my friends have also volunteered to be soldiers. I feel that this war just keeps growing."	”
—Lacus Clyne to Athrun Zala, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, On a Calm Day

“	Lacus: "I talked to him about Haro, and he told me that you hadn't changed. He laughed with joy... telling me that you also made his Birdy. He seemed to be taking very good care of it." Athrun: " He still has it?" Lacus: "Yes. I saw him a number of times with it on his shoulder."	”
—Lacus Clyne telling Athrun Zala about Kira Yamato and Birdy, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, On a Calm Day

“	"I am quite fond of him."	”
—Lacus Clyne about Kira Yamato, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, On a Calm Day

“	Kira: "Nothing could be done about it. I killed... his friend. And Athrun... killed my friend. That's why..." Lacus: "So you tried to kill Athrun, right? And Athrun tried to kill you. But that could not be helped, could it? Because you're fighting a war. You both fought against an enemy. Am I wrong?"	”
—Kira Yamato and Lacus Clyne about Kira's battle against Athrun Zala, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, In the Promised Land

“	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

“	"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

“	Kira: "I was thinking how strange it is. I was thinking, 'What am I doing here?'" Lacus: "Where would you rather be, Kira?" Kira: "I don't know." Lacus: "Do you not like this place?" Kira: "Is it okay... for me to be here?" Lacus: "As far as I'm concerned, of course it's okay!"	”
—Kira Yamato to Lacus Clyne, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Seen and Unseen

“	"Please inform them... that Lacus Clyne will be singing the song of peace."	”
—Lacus Clyne, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Seen and Unseen

“	Kira: "A Gundam!" Lacus: "Not quite. This is the ZGMF-X10A Freedom. But I like Gundam. It sounds stronger."	”
—Kira Yamato and Lacus Clyne upon seeing the Freedom, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Seen and Unseen

“	Lacus: "It's a new machine, adding state-of-the-art technology to the abilities shown by the mobile suits seized from the Earth Forces developed under orders of the newly appointed Chairman Zala." Kira: "Why are you letting me...?" Lacus: "I feel that the strength you'll need is in this machine. Neither will alone... nor strength alone... will be enough. That's why. Will this take you where you wish to go? Will it help you when you get there?" Kira: "Neither will alone... nor strength alone. Who are you?" Lacus: "I'm Lacus Clyne. You are... Kira Yamato." Kira: "Thank you."	”
—Lacus Clyne telling Kira Yamato why she's giving him the Freedom, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Seen and Unseen

“	Kira: "Will you be alright?" Lacus: "I will be singing... the song of peace." Kira: "Take care of yourself." Lacus: "Yes. You too, Kira. Go, with all of my strength."	”
—Kira Yamato and Lacus Clyne right before parting ways, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Seen and Unseen

“	"I never assisted any spy. All I did was provide Kira with a new sword. Because it is something Kira needs, and would serve its purpose best in Kira's hands."	”
—Lacus Clyne telling Athrun Zala that she gave the Freedom to Kira Yamato, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, In the Name of Justice

“	Athrun: "What are you saying! Kira... He's..." Lacus: "Did you kill him? Do not worry. Kira is alive." Athrun: "You're lying! What is the meaning of this, Lacus Clyne? What you're saying is crazy! There's... There's no way he could be alive!" Lacus: "Reverend Malchio brought him to me. Kira also told me that you two fought."	”
—Lacus Clyne telling Athrun Zala that Kira Yamato is alive, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, In the Name of Justice

“	Lacus: "What is it that you believe in and fight for? Is it the medal you received? Your father's orders?" Athrun: "Lacus!" Lacus: "If it is, then Kira may once again become your enemy. And so will I. If you've declared me as an enemy, will you shoot me? Athrun Zala of ZAFT!"	”
—Lacus Clyne asking Athrun Zala what he's fighting for and that Kira Yamato and she might stand against him, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, In the Name of Justice

“	"My father died."	”
—Lacus Clyne telling Kira Yamato about her father's death, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Lacus Strikes

“	Lacus: "But it has always been we humans who do this, and who stop this. Throughout history, there have been many people who feel the way we do. Would't it be great to create an era where that is not necessary?" Kira: "Yeah."	”
—Lacus Clyne and Kira Yamato about stoping the war, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, What Stands in the Way

“	"My mother told me something long ago. The world belongs to you... and also, you belong to the world. As long as you are born, and exist in the world."	”
—Lacus Clyne to Kira Yamato, sharing words her mother gave her, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, A Place for the Soul

“	Lacus: "Having met you... I have become a happy woman." Kira: "Lacus." Lacus: "I want you to stay with me."	”
—Lacus Clyne proclaiming her feelings to Kira Yamato, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, A Place for the Soul

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny

“	Lacus: "That's..." Kira: "They're...the flashes of nuclear explosions." Lacus: "Oh, no."	”
—Kira Yamato & Lacus Clyne seeing the Neutron Stampeder firing at the Earth Alliance forces from Earth., Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny

“	Kira: "I'm still worried, Lacus. I'll go too." Lacus: "No. You mustn't come, Kira. If you don't stay with he Archangel, who will be there to protect Miss Murrue and Cagalli." Kira: "But..." Lacus: "I'll be okay. I promise you that I'll return... to you."	”
—Kira Yamato and Lacus Clyne having to part ways, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, The Promise

“	Lacus: "Kira!" Kira: "Lacus! Thank goodness." Lacus: "Kira." Kira: "Being here with you like this... I couldn't be happier than I am now." Lacus: "I feel the same way, Kira."	”
—Lacus Clyne and Kira Yamato reuniting on the Eternal, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Kira of the Skies

“	"This is Lacus Clyne of the Eternal. This is a notice to all ZAFT soldiers defending the relay station. We are about to destroy that useless weapon of mass destruction. That thing is not necessary to protect people,and unnecessary for battle! If you have any pride left in the uniform you wear...if you want to fight for the sake of peace...you will let us through!"	”
—Lacus Clyne to all ZAFT Forces, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Rey (episode)

“	"This is Lacus Clyne of Eternal. I am addressing the remaining top commanders of the ZAFT Forces. We believe that further battle in this region is meaningless...and therefore do not desire to continue. I ask for your agreement to a ceasefire...by both Forces, as of this moment. I repeat. We believe that further battle in this region is meaningless..."	”
—Lacus Clyne to all forces, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus: The Chosen Future

Quotes about Lacus Clyne

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED

“	"What a lovely voice! But I have to wonder though... is that voice a result of fiddling around with her genes?"	”
—Sai Argyle about Lacus Clyne., Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, The Songstress of The Enemy Forces

“	"Give me a break. The minute we solve the problem with the supplies, we get thrown another in the form of a pink-haired princess."	”
—Mu La Flaga about Lacus Clyne., Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, The Songstress of The Enemy Forces

“	"My, my, what a big fuss over one girl's life."	”
—Rau Le Creuset about the situation surrounding Lacus Clyne, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Crossroads

“	"The time will come when you will realize where you should be going and what you should be doing. Because you people are holders of... the Seed."	”
—Reverend Malchio to Kira Yamato and Lacus Clyne, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Seen and Unseen

“	Patrick: "You understand the situation, don't you? Athrun: "Yes. But still...! I cannot believe it! Lacus assisting a spy? It's inconceivable! Patrick: "Look at this. It was taken by the surveillance camera at the military factory. The Freedom was taken immediately after this shot was taken. Why would anyone accuse her unless there was proof to back it up? Regardless of what you'd like to believe, these are the facts! Lacus Clyne is no longer your fiancée. The official announcement has not been made yet, but she's being treated as a fugitive being sought after for treason."	”
—Patrick Zala and Athrun Zala discussing Lacus Clyne, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, In the Name of Justice

“	"But to think that she escaped with this huge thing. She's really something."	”
—Cagalli Yula Athha about Lacus Clyne and how she stole the FFMH-Y101 Eternal, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Lacus Strikes

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny

“	"The Songstress never fails to surprise me with these daring plans of hers. But this is one way of doing it."	”
—Andrew Waltfeld about Lacus Clyne's plan, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, The Promise

“	Lacus:That's... Kira:They're...the flashes of nuclear explosions. Lacus:Oh,no. Kira Yamato & Lacus Clyne saw Neutron Stampeder firing to Earth Alliance forces from Earth.,Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny	”

“	This is Lacus Clyne of the Eternal. This is a notice to all ZAFT soldiers defending the relay station. We are about to destroy that useless weapon of mass destruction. That thing is not necessary to protect people,and unnecessary for battle! If you have any pride left in the uniform you wear...if you want to fight for the sake of peace...you will let us through! Lacus Clyne to all ZAFT Forces.,Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny in Episode 49	”

“	This is Lacus Clyne of Eternal. I am addressing the remaining top commanders of the ZAFT Forces. We believe that further battle in this region is meaningless...and therefore do not desire to continue. I ask for your agreement to a ceasefire...by both Forces,as of this moment. I repeat. We believe that further battle in this region is meaningless... Lacus Clyne to all forces.,Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus: The Chosen Future	”

Gallery

Gundam SEED Character Sheet

Gundam SEED Destiny Character Sheet

As seen in Super Robot Wars V

As seen in Super Robot Wars V (Seed Mode)

Lacus Clyne character file

Lacus Clyne Gundam War Card

Athrun visiting Lacus.

Young Lacus Clyne in a flashback.

Lacus in a pink ZAFT pilot suit.

Lacus Clyne and Athrun in a Gundam Seed 2008 poster

The Eternal and Lacus Clyne

Lacus and a Kira Yamato Snow Man

Lacus and Kira

Lacus and Kira in their ZAFT uniforms

Freedom Kira & Lacus

A scan of Kira and Lacus taken from Ep. 46 (SEED)/Ep. 44 (SEEDHD)

Lacus Clyne (C.E. 74 Chairwoman of PLANTS Supreme Council)

Lacus' Haro, Mr. Pink

As seen in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (Novel)

As seen in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (Novel)

Illustration by Masatsugu Iwase

Illustration by Youichi Fukano

Illustration by Ryuji Higurashi

Illustration by Hiromitsu Morishita

Gunpla

Figure-Rise Bust Lacus Clyne (2017): box art

Notes

• Mitsuo Fukuda, the director of Gundam SEED, claimed in a 2003 interview that he drew inspiration from actress Audrey Hepburn for the creation of Lacus' character.
• Three of her songs - Shizukana Yoruni (In the Quiet Night), Mizu no Akashi, and Fields of Hope, can be found in the various Gundam SEED soundtracks and music albums.
• Chantal Strand also voiced Feldt Grace from Mobile Suit Gundam 00.
• English voice actress Chantal Strand who voiced Lacus also voiced Kazumi Yoshida from Shakugan no Shana. Lacus and Flay's English voice actresses, Chantal Strand and Tabitha St. Germain, play a similar love triangle relationship role with Kazumi Yoshida and Shana from Shakugan no Shana.
  • Chantal Strand also voiced Diamond Tiara in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, which is much stranger considering that Maryke Hendrikse voiced Spitfire, Matt Hill voiced Soarin' and Tabitha St. Germain voiced Rarity. Who in turn, those actors portrayed Lunamaria Hawke, Kira Yamato and Flay Allster.
• In Gundam SEED: Rengou vs ZAFT series, it is possible to designate Lacus as a pilot of a mobile suit. However, her statistic points are considered as one of the worst in the game. In Gundam Musou series, it is possible for the player to put Lacus in the ∞ Justice, yet her statistic points are far worse than Athrun Zala's, the default pilot of the mobile suit. Maxed out however, she has a much greater Shot stat than Athrun and Defense on par with his. In the PS3 version of Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost, Lacus can be obtained as free DLC as an alternate pilot for the Infinite Justice with the suit's cost slashed down to 1000, lacking the ability to ride the sublifter and having the kick combo removed in lieu of Strike Freedom as an assist.
• Lacus can arouse her SEED Factor in Super Robot Wars series. The game shows her SEED Factor phase animation, unlike in the TV series.
• Lacus created a remarkable record in the history of Animage's Anime Grand Prix award. She won the first place four times in 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006 as the best female anime character, plus a couple of times selected as the runner up. This feat has so far not being matched or surpass by other any other Gundam characters.
• Despite being one of her most popular roles, Rie Tanaka said at her appearance at the 2008 New York Anime Festival that Lacus is the hardest character she played so far.
• Lacus's exit from her escape pod in episodes 7 and 8 of Gundam Seed is a nod to Lalah Sune's exit from Char's shuttle in episode 34 ("The Glory of Solomon") of Mobile Suit Gundam.
• In an episode of Seed, Lacus draws a Turn A Gundam-like moustache on her dark-blue Haro.
• Lacus is the first ever female leader of the PLANT Supreme Council. Eileen Canaver was only acting Chairwoman until Gilbert Durandal replaced her as permanent Chairman of the PLANT Supreme Council.
• Lacus makes a cameo appearance in the Sunrise anime Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon.
• In Gundam SEED DESTINY Suit CD Vol. 8's Suit Mini-Drama "Secret Strategy", Lacus walks in on Andrew Waltfeld while he was watcing a live broadcast of Meer Campbell's concert and expresses interest in it, seemingly forgetting the favor she wanted to ask at first. Andrew then teaches her a few of Meer's dance moves using a few pieces of media he collected for "intelligence-gathering" purposes, later showing what they practiced to Kira. While flattered that Kira prefers her over the impostor, Lacus' actual intention (that Andrew unknowingly fulfilled) was to get info on Meer's mannerisms for a plan she has in mind.

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