Katharon

Katharon (カタロン, Kataron) was a resistance organisation in the Anno Domini timeline that opposed A-LAWS and the Innovators during Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Second Season. The organisation fought against the oppressive tactics and manipulation employed by A-LAWS and the Innovators, working to expose their true nature and restore freedom to humanity.

History

Formation

Katharon was formed in AD 2311, four years after Celestial Being’s initial armed interventions, as a resistance movement opposed to A-LAWS and the United Nations’ increasingly authoritarian policies. The organisation emerged in response to A-LAWS’ oppressive tactics and their role as a tool of the Innovators, recognising that the world’s new order was being manipulated to serve the Innovators’ agenda.

The organisation’s members included individuals who had been negatively affected by A-LAWS’ actions, civilians who opposed the organisation’s oppressive methods, and those who recognised that the new world order was not truly serving humanity’s interests. Katharon operated as a decentralised resistance movement, utilising guerrilla tactics and information warfare to combat A-LAWS and the Innovators.

Opposition to A-LAWS

Katharon’s primary opposition was to A-LAWS, which they recognised as an organisation that used excessive force and oppression to maintain control. The resistance movement worked to expose A-LAWS’ true nature and their connection to the Innovators, revealing that the organisation was being manipulated to serve the Innovators’ goals rather than protecting humanity.

The organisation’s operations included disrupting A-LAWS operations, rescuing those targeted by A-LAWS, and gathering intelligence about the organisation’s activities. Katharon’s resistance efforts demonstrated that not all of humanity was willing to accept the new world order imposed by A-LAWS and the Innovators.

Alliance with Celestial Being

During the events of Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Second Season, Katharon formed an alliance with Celestial Being when the organisation returned to active operations. Both organisations recognised that they shared common goals—opposing A-LAWS and the Innovators—and that working together would be more effective than operating separately.

This alliance proved crucial during the Battle of Lagrange 1, as Katharon forces assisted Celestial Being in confronting the Innovators and defeating their plot. The resistance movement’s knowledge of A-LAWS operations and their intelligence-gathering capabilities provided valuable support for Celestial Being’s efforts.

Battle of Lagrange 1

Katharon participated in the Battle of Lagrange 1, the final battle of Season 2, where they assisted Celestial Being in confronting the Innovators. The resistance movement’s forces engaged A-LAWS and Innovator mobile suits, contributing to the defeat of the Innovators and the end of their plot.

The battle represented the culmination of Katharon’s resistance efforts, as the organisation’s goals of opposing A-LAWS and the Innovators were ultimately achieved through the Innovators’ defeat. The battle’s outcome demonstrated that resistance movements like Katharon could successfully challenge even the most powerful and manipulative forces.

Organisation

Katharon operated as a decentralised resistance movement, with various cells and groups working independently whilst coordinating their efforts. The organisation’s structure reflected its nature as a grassroots resistance movement, avoiding centralised leadership that could be targeted by A-LAWS or the Innovators.

Membership

Katharon’s membership was diverse, including individuals from various backgrounds who had been negatively affected by A-LAWS’ actions or who opposed the organisation’s oppressive methods. The resistance movement’s members were motivated by a desire to restore freedom and prevent the Innovators from imposing their vision on humanity.

The organisation’s diverse membership demonstrated that opposition to A-LAWS and the Innovators was not limited to a single group or ideology, but represented a broad resistance to oppression and manipulation. This diversity strengthened Katharon’s ability to operate and gather intelligence across various sectors.

Methods

Katharon utilised various methods to achieve its goals:

Guerrilla warfare – Utilising hit-and-run tactics against A-LAWS forces
Information warfare – Gathering and disseminating intelligence about A-LAWS and the Innovators
Rescue operations – Saving individuals targeted by A-LAWS
Sabotage – Disrupting A-LAWS operations and facilities

These methods reflected the organisation’s nature as a resistance movement operating against superior forces, requiring unconventional tactics to achieve their goals.

Goals and ideology

Katharon’s primary goal was to oppose A-LAWS and the Innovators, recognising that both organisations posed a threat to humanity’s freedom. The resistance movement believed that the new world order established by the United Nations and enforced by A-LAWS was being manipulated to serve the Innovators’ agenda rather than humanity’s interests.

The organisation’s ideology was based on the belief that humanity should be free to determine its own future without external manipulation. Katharon opposed both A-LAWS’ oppressive methods and the Innovators’ attempts to guide human evolution, believing that true progress could only come from humanity’s own choices and development.

Relationship with Celestial Being

Katharon’s relationship with Celestial Being was characterised by mutual recognition of shared goals and effective cooperation. Both organisations recognised that they were fighting against the same enemies—A-LAWS and the Innovators—and that working together would be more effective than operating separately.

The alliance between Katharon and Celestial Being demonstrated that resistance to oppression could take various forms, from Celestial Being’s armed intervention to Katharon’s guerrilla warfare and intelligence operations. Their cooperation during the Battle of Lagrange 1 showed that diverse resistance movements could work together effectively to achieve common goals.

Significance

Katharon represented the resistance of ordinary people against oppression and manipulation, demonstrating that not all of humanity was willing to accept the new world order imposed by A-LAWS and the Innovators. The organisation’s resistance efforts showed that grassroots movements could effectively challenge even powerful and manipulative forces.

The organisation’s participation in the Battle of Lagrange 1 and its alliance with Celestial Being demonstrated the importance of resistance movements in opposing oppression. Katharon’s efforts contributed to the defeat of the Innovators and the restoration of humanity’s freedom to determine its own future.

Legacy

Katharon’s legacy was one of resistance and opposition to oppression, demonstrating that grassroots movements could effectively challenge powerful forces. The organisation’s success in opposing A-LAWS and the Innovators served as a reminder of the importance of resistance movements in protecting freedom and preventing manipulation.

The organisation’s alliance with Celestial Being showed that diverse resistance movements could work together effectively, demonstrating that opposition to oppression could take various forms and that cooperation between different approaches could be more effective than operating separately.

Appearances

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Second Season

External links

Katharon on the Gundam Wiki