Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Season 1 Episode 12 Toward a Doctrine's Result
- December 22, 2007
- 23 min
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The twelfth episode of season one of Mobile Suit Gundam 00, titled "Toward a Doctrine's Result," follows the aftermath of the destruction of the Krugis Republic by the Celestial Being and the subsequent declaration of war on them by the world's government factions. The episode opens with a group of United Nations officers discussing the possibility of using the newly-developed Gundam units to fight against Celestial Being. Meanwhile, Setsuna F. Seiei, the pilot of Gundam Exia, is plagued by doubts and memories of his past as a child soldier in Krugis.
The next scene cuts to a meeting between Celestial Being members, where the discussion turns towards their overarching goal and whether or not they should continue with their plan to eradicate war altogether. While some members are in favor of completely eliminating conflict, others argue that war cannot be eradicated entirely and that Celestial Being must focus on achieving their specific goals.
We then see a group of Earth Sphere Federation soldiers practicing with their newly-developed Mobile Suits. However, they are quickly dispatched by Setsuna, who is still grappling with the memories and emotions related to his past as a child soldier. This scene highlights the potential of the Gundams and the threat they pose to traditional military forces.
We then see the various factions of the world's governments gathering to discuss their response to Celestial Being's declaration of war. The meeting is tense, and there is disagreement amongst the various factions regarding the best course of action. Some believe that they should continue with traditional military tactics, while others suggest negotiating with Celestial Being. However, all agree that something must be done about the Gundams.
Meanwhile, the Gundam Meisters launch an attack on an Earth Sphere Federation base, where they discover that the Federation is producing a new weapon that can potentially neutralize the Gundams. It is revealed that the Federation has captured one of the Gundams, Gundam Virtue, and is currently analyzing it to develop this weapon.
The episode ends with the Gundam Meisters discussing their next move, as Setsuna grapples with his memories and the potential consequences of the Gundams' actions. The episode sets up the conflict between Celestial Being and the world's governments for the remainder of the season, as well as the internal conflict within Celestial Being regarding their overarching goals and tactics.
Overall, "Toward a Doctrine's Result" is an action-packed episode with significant plot developments, emphasizing the tension and potential consequences of Celestial Being's actions. The episode also explores the character of Setsuna and his traumatic past as a child soldier, highlighting the trauma and emotions that accompany war.