Principality of Zeon
The Principality of Zeon is a nation that features in Gundam.
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History
The Principality of Zeon was an independent space colony nation formed in Side 3 on August 15, UC 0069. Formerly the Republic of Zeon, the Principality was led by Sovereign Degwin Sodo Zabi. When Zeon Zum Deikun, the leader of the Republic, became gravely ill in UC 0068, he mentioned only one name on his deathbed: "Degwin Zabi." The people of Side 3 took this to mean that Deikun was naming Degwin to succeed him as leader of the Republic in that year. After being appointed as the leader of the Republic of Zeon, Degwin Zabi adopted the title of Sodo, meaning 'Lord', and was referred to from them on as Degwin Sodo Zabi. Seizing control of the government, Degwin maintained the only way for the colonies to be independent of the Earth Federation was for the Principality to fight. To this end, Degwin appointed his children into military and political offices and pushed for rapid development of military technology. Gihren Zabi, the eldest of the Zabi children, remained at his father's side as his aide, achieving Admiral's rank and eventually became the Supreme Commander of the Zeon Armed Forces in place of his father. Dozle Zabi, the second eldest son of the Zabi family, became Vice-Admiral and the Commander of the Space Attack Force, responsible for overseeing fleet movements within the Principality and for securing territory. Kycilia Zabi, a Rear Admiral, shared command of the Zeon Space Attack Force with her brother Dozle, which led to conflicts between the two as she operated from the lunar city of Granada. Garma Zabi, the youngest of the Zabi family, was placed in command of the Zeon Earth Attack Force. With the backing of the Principality of Zeon's new leadership, technological breakthroughs were made in many fields of research. One of the largest developments was that of mobile suit technology, which initially intended for colony construction found military applications. Research by Doctor Minovsky led to the discovery of the Minovsky Particle and the Minovsky Particle Effect, which allowed for the development of further technology, such as the Minovsky Craft System. Supported by Kycilia Zabi, research into the growing phenomenon led to the classification and discovery of Newtypes, and with it her support of the development of Newtype-based military units. Negotiations with the Earth Federation finally broke down in UC 0079, leading to the Principality of Zeon (re)declaring its independence from the Earth Federation and at the same time declaring war on the Federation.
In UC 0079, after the development of mobile suits by the Zeons, the One Year War broke out between the Zeons and the Earth Federation.
At the end, the Zeons were defeated, their independence removed. Remaining Zeon loyalists initiated Operation Stardust in 0083 with the aid of Anavel Gato, but they were stopped thanks in part to Ensign Kou Uraki.
Overview
One of the three factions of the military was the Space Attack Force that was made up of six battle fleets which provided the bulk of the Principality's space power.
A group of ace pilots within the Principality was the Chimera Corps.
One of their biggest developments was that of Mobile Suit technology that was originally intended for colony construction that was later used for military application. Among the types of suits used by the Principality included:
- MS-05B Zaku I :
- MS-06FS Zaku II :
- MA-05 Bigro :
- MSM-07 Z'Gok :
- AMX-004 Qubeley Mk-II :
Research led to the discovery and classification of Newtypes that were used for military purposes. This led to the development of the Cyber Newtype (強化人間 Kyouka Ningen?) who were artificial creations. They received various physical and mental enhancements that included organ transplants, bio-technological modifications and chemicals which increased their speed as well as radiation resistance. Extensive hypnotic conditioning where the person's memories and personalities were manipulated to make them more effective soldiers. However, a side effect of this process meant that the Cyber Newtypes were mentally unstable and some suffered from personality disorders.
Members
- Degwin Sodo Zabi :
- Gihren Zabi :
- Dozle Zabi :
- Char Aznable :
- Flanagan Boone :
- Ramba Ral :
- Elpeo Ple :
Notes
- The Principality of Zeon were created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and featured as antagonists in Mobile Suit Gundam.
In other media
Video games
Appearances
- Mobile Suit Gundam:
- Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn:
- Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance: (2024)
