Gundam 00: Celestial Beings Explained
Gundam 00: Celestial Beings Explained
The Extraterrestrial Powerhouses of Gundam
The world of Gundam is a battleground of military conflicts, and the Gundams are always the trump cards that can tip the scales of these conflicts. Whether it’s in the Universal Century Timeline or iconic series like Gundam Seed/Seed Destiny and Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans, these mobile suits often align with the “good guys.” But there are also times when both sides possess the power of Gundams, and instances where a third party interferes with ongoing conflicts, like the independent paramilitary group known as the Celestial Beings from Gundam 00. This group adds a fascinating twist to the Gundam universe.
The Idealistic Mission of Celestial Beings
Celestial Beings is a mysterious paramilitary group founded by Aeolia Schenberg. Contrary to other factions on Earth or in space, Celestial Beings has no affiliations. Aeolia’s vision is to eradicate war and armed conflicts through indiscriminate armed interventions. Although this lofty goal seems idealistic and unrealistic, Aeolia isn’t just a delusional old man. He possesses a plan and the necessary tools to make it happen—the most advanced mobile suits ever created, the Gundams.
The Backstory of Celestial Beings
Before delving into the Gundams, let’s explore the origins of Celestial Beings. Aeolia Schenberg, a prominent scientist involved in the Orbital Elevator project, realized that armed conflicts were inevitable, no matter how advanced technology became. He abandoned the project and dedicated himself to creating revolutionary inventions: the GN Drives, a clean energy source, and the Artificial Superintelligence called Veda. With these technologies, Aeolia formed the Celestial Beings, a private paramilitary organization. Unfortunately, Aeolia didn’t witness his creations in action, as they made their debut two centuries after his passing.
The Power of the Celestial Gundams
Veda serves as both the most advanced AI and the embodiment of Aeolia’s philosophy. It selects Gundam Meisters (pilots) and strategizes armed interventions, acting as the Gundams’ operating system. The four Gundams of Celestial Beings each possess distinct roles and capabilities:
| Gundam | Gundam Meister | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Gundam Exia | Setsuna F. Seiei | Close-Quarter Combat |
| Gundam Dynames | Lockon Stratos | Long-Range Specialist |
| Gundam Kyrios | Allelujah Haptism | High-Mobility Fighter |
| Gundam Virtue | Tieria Erde | Heavy Artillery |
Through their highly specialized Gundams, Celestial Beings intervenes in numerous conflicts worldwide, increasing their fame and notoriety. But do they succeed in fulfilling Aeolia’s ambition of eradicating war and armed conflicts? Well, that’s a discussion for another time.
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Gundam 00 is available to stream on Crunchyroll.
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