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Sai Argyle

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“ "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

Sai Argyle (サイ・アーガイル?) is a character introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, and briefly appeared in the animated film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom.

Personality & Character[]

Skills & Abilities[]

History[]

First Alliance-PLANT War[]

Sai lived on the Orb Union space colony Heliopolis with his family and was enrolled in a robotics engineering course at the local college with his friends; Kira Yamato, Tolle Koenig, Miriallia Haw, and Kuzzey Buskirk, and his fiancee Flay Allster. His peaceful life ended on January 25, C.E. 71, when ZAFT raided the colony in search of the prototype Earth Alliance mobile suits that had been secretly produced there.[1] As the fighting ultimately destroyed the space colony, Sai and his friends ended up as refugees on the alliance's battleship, the Archangel.[2] When Kira was unofficially drafted to pilot the remaining alliance mobile suit, the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam, Sai and the others (except for Flay) decided to help out, and were assigned to various bridge positions. Sai was in charge of enemy detection and electronic warfare identification on the CIC.[2]

When a twist of fate landed PLANT pop idol Lacus Clyne on board the Archangel, everybody (except for Flay) was mesmerized by her kindness and beauty. Although Sai was respectful of Lacus, he did question whether the reason that she had such a lovely singing voice was due to her genetic alterations.[3] He and Miriallia helped Kira when he decided to return Lacus to ZAFT, and along with Tolle, were understanding upon learning ZAFT's GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam pilot Athrun Zala was a childhood friend of his.[4]

When the Archangel finally met Rear Admiral Duane Halberton and his 8th Fleet, Sai and his friends were given discharge papers. However, Flay volunteered to enlist, saying her father's death had made her realize what was going on and that she felt she must do something about it. Sai teared up his papers and said he felt the same way, and the others followed suit.[5] However, Flay's true motive in enlisting in the military was to manipulate Kira into fighting the Coordinators on her behalf until he died in battle. She blamed Kira for her father's death, thinking that he deliberately held back while fighting the ZAFT forces that ultimately killed her father.[6][4]

In North Africa, Flay broke off her relationship with Sai in favor of Kira. Enraged, Sai lunged at them, but Kira managed to overpower him. This prompted Sai to try and move the Strike Gundam, but he failed.[7] As punishment for doing this without permission, Sai was put in solitary confinement for a week.[8] Despite his humiliation, Sai didn't try to win Flay back and told Kira that he was counting on him. In the ensuing skirmishes, ZAFT pilot Nicol Amalfi was killed by Kira, Tolle was killed by Athrun, Kira was reported MIA, and ZAFT pilot Dearka Elsman was taken prisoner and his GAT-X103 Buster Gundam captured.[9][10]

With Kira gone, Flay attempted to restart her relationship with Sai, denying she ever felt any emotions for Kira.[11] The arguing former couple encountered an enraged Miriallia trying to avenge Tolle's death by killing Dearka Elsman, who was being held prisoner on board the Archangel. Sai stopped Miriallia and calmed her down, then Flay stated her belief that Coordinators must be eradicated. She attempted to shoot Dearka, but was knocked down by the recomposed Miriallia. Flay demanded an explanation, stating that she and Miriallia are now the same, an opinion Miriallia vehemently denied.[11][12]

Later, Flay was transferred off the Archangel, only to be captured by ZAFT Commander Rau Le Creuset during Operation Spitbreak. Meanwhile, Sai and the rest of the crew defected to Orb after they were saved by Kira in the stolen ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam when the Alliance leaders attempt to sacrifice their less desirable forces, including the Archangel and its crew to wipe out a majority of ZAFT's forces.[13] After his return, Sai made peace with Kira, and the two of them remained on good terms.[14]

Sai continued to serve in his post on the Archangel throughout the rest of the war. When Kuzzey Buskirk complained that people will think he was a coward for leaving the Archangel, Sai told him not to worry about what other people are doing and just stick by his decision.[15] During the Battle of Mendel, he realized Flay still cares for him when she calls his name specifically while trying to communicate with the Archangel,[16] and he was deeply saddened when Flay died at the hands of Rau Le Creuset.[17]

Post-War[]

After the war ended, Sai went back to civilian life, one that apparently involves computers. He still kept pictures of himself with Flay, despite their tumultuous history, and seemed content with this new life.[18]

Foundation Conflict[]

In C.E. 75, Sai left civilian life and joined the Orb National Defense Force, and Orb's government council under Cagalli Yula Athha. He and his old friend Miriallia Haw were the crewmen of the Strike Rouge's Cavalier Aifrid.[19]

Relationships[]

Flay Allster[]

In Jauary of C.E. 71, Sai and Flay were students at the Orb space colony Heliopolis, and were arranged to be married by their parent's agreement. After Heliopolis was destroyed and the two of them began traveling on the Archangel, Flay clung to Sai as her emotional support, afraid of the dangers they encountered by being involved in the war. However, after Flay's father, George Allster, was killed, Flay's mental state became unstable and she started to distance herself from Sai and began to approach Kira. When Sai confronted her about their relationship, she stated it was never official and broke up with him. After the Archangel descent to Earth, Sai tried to talk to Flay again, but she ran off until she found Kira. Hidden behind his back, Flay revealed to Sai that she had spent the night Kira's room. Sai felt betrayed by both Kira and Flay, and began feeling inferior to Kira. When Kira was presumed dead, Sai did not take advantage of Flay to resume their relationship and told her that even though she may not have had feelings for Kira initially, she truly fell in love with Kira due to his kindness.

Kira Yamato[]

Sai was Kira's senior at the industrial collage they attended at Heliopolis and they were on good terms. However, when Flay revealed that she spent the night in Kira's room, making Sai felt betrayed by both Kira and Flay, he began to feel inferior to Kira, leading Sai to try to move the Strike Gundam to prove he was just as strong. After Kira was presumed dead and Flay transferred, Kira's robotic bird, Birdy, hung out with Sai. After Kira returned, Sai brought him Birdy and told Kira that he was sad to hear about his "death" and that he felt useless and couldn't do things like Kira could do. However, Kira noted that there were things that Sai could do that he couldn't, and that didn't make either of them superior or inferior to each other. Kira and Sai finally made peace with other and remained on good terms while remaining in the Archangel's service.

Kuzzey Buskirk[]

Quotes[]

Quote:Sai Argyle

Gallery[]

Character Designs[]

Anime[]

Gundam SEED[]

Gundam SEED: After-PHASE[]

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom[]

Notes & Trivia[]

  • Sai has a Scottish surname.
  • Sai is a selectable pilot in the video game, Gundam SEED: Rengou vs ZAFT.
  • In episode 13 of Gundam SEED, Sai and Miriallia Haw are shown sitting at their stations in the CIC of the Archangel moments before they enter the bridge to inform the Captain that they were staying on board.
  • Sai somehow moves the Strike Gundam even when it was locked by a password by Mu La Flaga.
  • Sai's name is spelled "Sigh Argyle" in Gundam Breaker Mobile.

Appearances[]

Television Series
OVAs and ONAs
Movies

References[]

  1. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-01, False Peace
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-04, Silent Run
  3. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-08, The Songstress of The Enemy Forces
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-10, Crossroads
  5. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-12, Flay's Decision
  6. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-09, The Fading Light
  7. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-19, Fangs of the Enemy
  8. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-20, On a Calm Day
  9. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-29, The Turning Point
  10. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-30, Flashing Blades
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-31, Grieving Skies
  12. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-32, In the Promised Land
  13. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-35, The Descending Sword
  14. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-36, In the Name of Justice
  15. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-38, Decisive Fire
  16. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-46, A Place for the Soul
  17. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-50, To a Future that Never Ends
  18. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED After-Phase Between the Stars
  19. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom


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