Chuck Keith

Chuck Keith (チャック・キース, Chakku Kīsu) was an Earth Federation Forces pilot who flew with the Immortal 4th Team aboard the assault carrier Albion during Operation Stardust.

Biography

Chuck Keith entered the Gundam Development Project as a transport and support pilot before transitioning into combat sorties alongside Kou Uraki and Bernard Monsha.

Early assignments

Keith originally ferried supplies and test personnel for Federation development units, logging extensive hours in shuttles and support craft. His familiarity with the RX-78GP series’ logistics made him a natural fit when the Albion deployed to retrieve the stolen GP02A.

Immortal 4th Team

South Burning folded Keith into the Immortal 4th Team, pairing his cautious flying style with Kou’s aggressive instincts. Keith typically piloted the RGM-79N GM Custom as the formation’s reconnaissance and flanking element, relaying sensor data that let the team counter Zeon ambushes.

Role in Operation Stardust

Throughout Operation Stardust, Keith provided close support during the pursuit of Anavel Gato. He escorted the GP01 during re-entry trials, covered extraction missions in Africa, and helped defend the Albion during the final running battles around Konpei Island. After Burning’s death, Keith steadied Kou by keeping comms clear and urging him to focus on destroying the Neue Ziel’s escorts.

Physical appearance

Chuck Keith was a lanky officer with sandy brown hair, usually tucked beneath a pilot helmet. He favoured the Albion’s orange flight suit and carried a pair of pilot goggles even when off duty.

Personality & traits

Chuck Keith approached combat with pragmatism. He lacked Monsha’s bravado but compensated with level-headed assessments, often acting as the team’s voice of caution. Off the field he was affable and good-natured, easing tensions within the hangar.

Skills & abilities

Chuck Keith excelled at navigation, formation flying, and sensor interpretation. These strengths made him ideal for relay duties, spotting threats for Kou and Monsha while keeping the team’s field of fire coordinated. He was also certified on atmospheric and space operations, allowing him to handle ferry missions without additional crews.

Relationships

Chuck Keith defined his service through his camaraderie with the rest of the Immortal 4th Team.

Kou Uraki

Keith backed Kou in both simulator drills and live combat, frequently reminding him to conserve ammunition and maintain comm discipline. Their friendship helped Kou stay grounded during the stresses of Operation Stardust.

Bernard Monsha

Keith often acted as the buffer between Monsha’s brash humour and Kou’s earnestness. Though he occasionally mocked Monsha’s swagger, he trusted the veteran’s marksmanship in battle.

Equipment

Chuck Keith piloted the GM Custom equipped with a beam rifle, shield, and optional missile pods suited to his support role. He also retained proficiency with shuttle-class transports for rapid redeployment tasks.

Legacy

Chuck Keith’s steady flying and reliable support allowed the Immortal 4th Team to function even after losing South Burning. Post-operation debriefs cited his sensor work as critical to narrowing down the Delaz Fleet’s escape vectors.

Behind the scenes

Chuck Keith was created for Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory to illustrate the teamwork behind the Gundam Development Project pilots and to provide a grounded counterpoint to Kou and Monsha.

Appearances

Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory

External links

Chuck Keith on the Gundam Wiki