Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: STARGAZER

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: Stargazer is a three-episode original net animation (ONA) set in the Cosmic Era, positioned after the events of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. The series takes place in UC 73, where the Earth and space colonies are recovering from the chaos caused by the “Break the World” incident. The plot focuses on Selene McGriff, a skilled engineer and researcher for the Deep Space Survey and Development Organization (DSSD), and Sven Cal Bayang, a 20-year-old pilot for the Earth Alliance’s covert Phantom Pain unit.

The story centers around the development of the GSX-401FW Stargazer Gundam, a mobile suit designed for long-term space exploration. The peaceful mission to further human space exploration faces a sudden threat when Phantom Pain attempts to steal valuable research data related to the Stargazer project. As the conflict unfolds, Selene and Sven become entangled in a deeper moral struggle, questioning their duties and the ideologies they follow.

Themes of war, the consequences of conflict, and personal duty are explored in the series, with a focus on character development and introspection. The mobile suits featured in the series include the GAT-X105E Strike Noir, piloted by Sven, and the titular GSX-401FW Stargazer Gundam, designed for deep space missions. Other mobile suits, like the GAT-X1022 Blu Duel and GAT-X103AP Verde Buster, are used by Phantom Pain’s forces.

Stargazer has been praised for its mature and thoughtful narrative, offering a more intimate and character-driven story compared to other Gundam series. Its concise format allows for deeper exploration of its themes, making it a noteworthy addition to the Gundam SEED universe, offering more context to the aftermath of the Gundam SEED Destiny events.