Even though they're not 'at war', Orb had already done enough dubious things that worked against ZAFT. They'd helped build the Gundams, taken in the Archangel and lied about both. Given the various tensions at the time (Kira merely confirming he was a Coordinator is usually enough to find guards po...

-In what way did you feel Age was "Gundam-like"? Hino: I always had that feeling of "Gundam-like"ness even before I started creating Age. Basically it's the concept of humans pitting their thoughts and emotions against each other through the medium of Mobile Suits. What was diff...

If they made a new UC series, two things I would like to see: 1. An alternate UC where the idea of Neo-Zeon is gone and Zeon simply rebuild itself like Germany rebuilt itself after the first World War. and/or 2. A non-Newtype lead character (preferably mid to older teen) fighting against one or more...

It might also be practical for Shinn, who probably has no family in the PLANTs. Joining ZAFT would provide food, clothing, and a place for him to stay while he channels his anger and grief at something productive.

So no thought that a citizen of the same Orb that had already broken a treaty by making Gundams with the EA might be there as a spy? Orb broke the treaty for its own interest. It seems unlikely for Orb to send a spy as a refugee while allowing itself be attacked. At this point in the war, Orb might...

Something to consider- given how hardline the PLANTs were becoming under Patrick, would they really welcome refugees of enemy nations into their ranks at that point? I know Astray and such mentions various back door dealings, but 'Sir, there's a pissed off kid from Orb who totally wants to swear lo...

According to GundamOfficial, Athrun and Yzak joined ZAFT on February 21, 70 and graduated from the military academy on September 20, 70. Assuming that 7-month period is standard, then Shinn, who left Orb on June 15, 71, would not graduate until around January of 72 if he enrolled in ZAFT right away....