Sala Tyrrell

Sala Tyrrell
Sala Tyrrell
Profile
Species	Human
Height	163 cm5.348 ft <br />64.173 in <br />
Weight	43 kg94.799 lb <br />
Hair Color	Light Brown
Eye Color	Aquamarine
Age	19
Gender	Female
Love Interests	Jamil Neate
Affiliation	Peace Council Vulture
Occupation	Chief Operator Acting Captain Member of Peace Council
Status	Alive
Mecha & Vehicles
Crew Freeden II Freeden
Real World
Japanese Voices	Yumi Kakazu
Appearances
Television	AWGX

Sala Tyrrell (サラ・タイレル) is a character from the anime After War Gundam X.

Personality & Character

In contrast to her fellow operator Toniya Malme, Sala is straight-laced and serious. She can also be quite naïve when it comes to matters of the heart as seen in her interactions with Roybea Loy, as well as jealous as seen by her relationship with Tiffa Adill.

Skills & Abilities

She is a skilled operator and capable of taking command when Jamil isn't at the bridge.

History

Sala is the chief operator of the Freeden and second-in-command to Jamil Neate.

Life as a Vulture

She and Toniya are often seen at odds with Roybea and Witz Sou, a pair of freelance Vultures who are not loyal to the Freeden. However, they put their differences aside and work together. She watches in shock as Garrod Ran unleashes the Satellite Cannon. After Garrod boards the ship, she goes to see him in his cell. She is also present when Olba Frost boards the Freeden, questioning whether they should trust him so easily. When Tiffa's condition deteriorates, she alerts Jamil. She does not agree with his plan to go after the Alternative Company's labs in order to treat her and questions why he is so fixated on Tiffa, but accepts his explanation.

After Jamil begins to spend an increasing amount of time with Tiffa and overlooks Garrod's actions, she attempts to confront him but fails to follow through. She laments about how neither she nor Garrod are having any luck with their love lives. Garrod soon heads out on an unauthorized solo mission towards an old nuclear power plant. The Freeden chases after him and Sala commands the ship while Jamil tries to retrieve him in his own mobile suit. She helps distribute hazmat suits just in case, and is shocked to see Tiffa trying on lipstick. She scolds her for worrying about makeup while Jamil is out there risking his life. She is horrified when she sees Jamil's destroyed cockpit and listens to Techcs Farzenberg's advice about not moving the Freeden until Jamil is treated. She slaps Garrod when she sees him and walks off with the others. After learning from the doctor that the operation was a success, she ponders over what to do with Garrod. He ends up leaving the ship with the Gundam X before she can come to a decision.

Sala decides to hire Roybea by himself (saying it was due to expenses) to protect the Freeden while Jamil is out of action, though Witz ends up tagging along anyway. They explain the situation and Roybea accepts. Witz also offers to help out for free on the condition that they hold on to his treasure. As she explains the situation to Techcs, Tiffa comes to the sickbay to visit Jamil but is scared away by Sala's scowl. Sala herself was unaware that she was scowling at Tiffa and only noticed after Techcs pointed it out. She becomes sensitive about her appearance and scolds Roybea when he flatters her about being even prettier. Roybea later asks her out, and insists that he is serious after her dismissive attitude towards him. Their conversation is interrupted by Tiffa who has sensed an enemy attack, and the Freeden comes under fire immediately after her warning. She commands the ship in the face of an attack from Zakott Dattonel and Ennil El, but the enemy sets the entire forest on fire and traps the Freeden. Things get even worse as the Frost Brothers get involved and stall Witz and Roybea, but Garrod returns and backs them up. Sala decides to move the ship towards the lake in order to escape the fire, but Tiffa tells her not to. She doesn't listen as Tiffa has no basis for making her decision, but Jamil wakes up. After beinng informed of the situation, Jamil tells Sala to listen to Tiffa. Sala questions if he would listen to Tiffa over her own judgement based on the condition of the battlefield, but Jamil tells her he would have made that decision even without Tiffa. She then relies on Tiffa's judgement while manoeuvring the Freeden. After the battle is concluded, she tries on some new lipstick.

Sala first took command of the Freeden when Jamil Neate was injured following the rescue of Garrod Ran during a meltdown at an abandoned nuclear power plant. While commanding the Freeden she decided to go with her own instincts and judgment instead of the insight and advice given by Tiffa Adill's Newtype abilities. The conflict between Tiffa and Sala was fueled not only by her lack of understanding of Tiffa's Newtype abilities but also a sense of jealousy as Jamil spent more time and attention on the younger girl. This conflict led the Freeden to be put in danger when it encountered Ennil El and Zakott Dattonel as Sala ignored warnings of danger from Tiffa. The ship was saved in time by a phone call by an injured Jamil Neate to the bridge, and the quick work of Garrod Ran. Sala resumed her position as operations officer when Jamil recovered from his injuries and started to appreciate the abilities of Tiffa as the young girl proved herself again and again in service to the ship and crew.

Sala infiltrates Fort Severn

Fort Severn

On the way to Fort Severn, Sala and Toniya are shocked when they see Roybea's new recreation room. Sala is initially upset that he didn't get authorisation from the Captain first, but tells him that she will ask for permission as long as ladies get free membership. After the trio of Gundam pilots are taken out by Carris Nautilus, she is seen treating Roybea. She infiltrates Fort Severn along with Toniya in order to gather information and later reports back to the crew on the Freeden.

Zonder Epta

Sala at the beach

Sala and Toniya are surprised to see Roybea and Witz eating at the cafeteria with the others. When the conversation turns to Garrod's love life with Tiffa, they are surprised by how serious the duo get when it comes to the passage of time. After Jamil orders the Gundam pilots to search for the next location Tiffa drew, he apologizes to Sala for being a self-centred captain. He explains that he believed in humanity's future in the past, yet he was the one who pulled the trigger on the event that almost destroyed humanity. He wants to know if Newtypes will really create the future of mankind. Sala is understanding of his situation and tells him that she and the other crew members have nowhere else to go anyway, with the Freeden being their home. Sala and a few others are called to the recreation room by Roybea, and he gifts her a swimsuit. He explains that this is a good opportunity for a break. Jamil overhears and agrees with Roybea. Sala is seen relaxing on the beach with the others. She tells Toniya not to tease Garrod, who is disappointed because Tiffa isn't there. Sala comments about how it can't be helped, since Tiffa still hasn't opened up to the crew. As they speak, they notice Tiffa leaving the shore on a boat and head back to the Freeden to retrieve her.

When Garrod tells the others about the rumoured Sea of Lorelei, Sala tells them about the legend of Lorelei. She later tells Jamil about how Tiffa is more cheerful compared to before and that looking at her and Garrod makes her feel shy and awkward too. Jamil reveals that he also felt like that when he was younger, though he does not elaborate. After finding out about Lucille and Jamil not responding to Toniya's call from the command room, Sala goes to deliver a message to him in person. She uses the opportunity to ask about his relationship with Lucille. Though Jamil does not give her a clear answer, she understands his feelings towards her. She later finds Roybea in the recreation room and tells him off, but he snaps back at her. He tells her about his own dead girlfriend and how he wants to help Jamil reunite with his lover. After Jamil personally heads into battle in the Gundam X Divider, Sala takes command of the Freeden. She watches as Jamil buries Lucille's body, and leaves when he requests to be alone for a while.

When the crew reaches Saints Island, she guides Miles Goodman around the Freeden. She also sends other members on errands to restock the ship. Roybea invites her to go out with the, but she tells him that she needs to stay on the Freeden. He leaves with Witz, leaving her disappointed that he didn't insist a little more. She entrusts her personal shopping to Toniya. Toniya asks her if she will use the opportunity to make her move on Jamil as they will be alone, but Sala says she isn't assertive enough. Techcs enters the room for some secret pool practice, further decreasing her chances of confessing.

As they reach the general area where Garrod saw the beam, Jamil mentions to Sala that he has a bad feeling and continues to ponder over the strange soldiers they fought on the Sea of Lorelei. Freeden soon receives a distress signal from a group of fishermen. Thanks to Tiffa's foresight, they learn that the fishermen are actually enemies and Jamil has them imprisoned. Sala praises Tiffa over her actions. After the Freeden is attacked and the prisoners use the chaos to escape, Jamil chases after them while the pilots deploy to protect the ship. Sala takes over command in the meantime. They later find the Frost brothers attacking Ennil at sea and after they rescue her, Sala reconstructs her flight path and finds the island where the Gundam is likely located. The Freeden heads towards Zonder Epta and enter battle against the New United Nations Earth forces, but are forced to surrender in the face of the Gundam Double X's Satellite Cannon. During her captivity on Zonder Epta, she discusses the breakout plan with the others. Roybea notices that her usual barrier isn't up. The crew make their escape, but realise their plans were leaked and end up in a shootout against the New UNE.

South Asia Front

Sala remains with the crew as they enter the conflict between the People's Republic of Estard and the New UNE. She questions where Roybea is after he leaves the crew. Roybea does not return and Jamil is busy with the war, leaving her lonely. Toniya catches on and joins Sala in her melancholy. As Jamil begins to head out in battle with the GX Divider, she takes command of the Freeden in his absence. Sala is the one who informs Garrod when Tiffa is kidnapped during the attack near the Newtype labs. She analyses the flash from when Tiffa is taken away in a space shuttle and narrows the location down to an old UNE military facility. The New UNE soon arrive and attack the supply base. Sala and the others attempt to hold them off until Garrod can launch. She persuades Jamil along with Toniya and Shingo Mori to allow them ram the Freeden into the enemy Bandaal. After the Bandaal is brought down and the Freeden destroyed, Sala watches as Garrod flies off into space.

8th Space War

Sala on the moon with the others

Sala is captured along with the other crew members by the New UNE, and they are taken away for execution. They are rescued by Carris Nautilus. The crew learn that Garrod and Tiffa have already returned from space and reunite with them together with Carris. They head with Carris to the New Orleans Base, and Jamil requests some time to think about what the crew should do. The crew learns that the New UNE and the SRA are heading towards a full blown war, and Sala at some point confesses her feelings to Jamil. Roybea also asks her to consider his proposal, but she holds off on answering him as she is still waiting for Jamil's response. After they steal a ship from the rebels, Sala boards the new Freeden II as the ships chief operator and heads to the moon with the others. She outlines the strategy and later confronts Jamil in the elevator about her proposal. After the war begins, Sala continues with her role on the Freeden II. She is brought to the moon by D.O.M.E. along with the others, and listens as D.O.M.E. reveals the truth about Newtypes. When Jamil acknowledges that Newtypes are an illusion, she smiles his way, realising that her future alongside him was secure.

Following the 8th Space War, Sala stays at Jamil's side and enlists in the New United Nations Earth military, accompanying Jamil in negotiations with the Space Revolutionary Army for peace and continued relations.

Relationships

Sala with Jamil at the end

Jamil Neate

Sala looks up to Jamil and seeks a relationship with him. Her efforts eventually pay off and he accepts her proposal. At the end of the series, she joins him in negotiations with the SRA and he introduces her to Lancerow Dawell.

Roybea Loy

Sala is initially cold towards Roybea, rejecting his advances towards her. After he tells her that he is serious, she starts taking him seriously. She does not give him a straight answer, she does seem to hold some affection for him. However, she still harbours feelings for Jamil and ultimately prioritises him, putting Roybea's proposal on hold until Jamil answers her own. She is seen with Jamil at the end meaning that she ultimately turned him down.

Toniya Malme

Toniya and Sala are friends who are often seen together. Sala often rebukes Toniya because of her easygoing attitude, while Toniya tends to be the more light-hearted one. Toniya also supports her romantic life.

Gallery

Character Designs

Swimsuit, as seen in Episode 16.

Anime

Games

Notes & Trivia

• The relationship between Jamil Neate and Sala Tyrrell mirrors that of Char Aznable and Nanai Miguel, where both Nanai and Sala feel neglected by the target of their affections and a bit of jealousy at attention being put on a young Newtype.
• Sala Tyrrell is Yumi Kakazu's debut role as a voice actor.
• Sala's first name is spelled as "Sara" in the english subtitles on the North American DVD release of After War Gundam X.