Rasid Kurama

Rasid Kurama (ラシード・クラマ, Rashīdo Kurama) was the head of the Maganac Corps mobile suit force in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. He had a great deal of respect and concern for Quatre Raberba Winner, whom he befriended when the Maganacs captured a Winner jet in AC 193. He served as Quatre’s trusted advisor, using his experience as a renegade to aid him in making decisions about who to fight against, and used his tactical skills to help Quatre plan his missions.

Overview

Rasid served as both military commander and father figure to Quatre, providing guidance during the tumultuous Eve Wars. His custom Maganac featured a distinctive headpiece signalling his leadership and large shoulder pads, marking him as commander of the corps.

Appearance

Rasid was a tall, powerfully built man with a strong Arabian appearance. His weathered features reflected years of desert combat and life as a freedom fighter. He typically wore traditional Arab clothing beneath his pilot suit, maintaining his cultural identity even during military operations.

Personality & traits

Rasid embodied the qualities of a natural leader: calm under pressure, tactically astute, and deeply loyal to those under his command. He balanced military pragmatism with genuine concern for his men and for Quatre, whom he viewed almost as a son. His experience as a renegade fighter gave him valuable perspective on the realities of warfare, which he used to guide the younger, more idealistic Quatre through difficult decisions.

Biography

Early life

Rasid lived in the Middle East resource satellite colonies, where he became a renegade fighter opposing the United Earth Sphere Alliance’s colonial oppression. He gathered a group of like-minded warriors who would eventually form the Maganac Corps, a mobile suit force dedicated to protecting their people and fighting for colonial independence.

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing

In AC 193, the Maganac Corps captured a Winner jet, bringing Rasid into contact with Quatre Raberba Winner. Rather than hostility, this encounter led to friendship and mutual respect. Rasid recognized Quatre’s genuine desire to help the colonies and his natural leadership qualities, whilst Quatre saw in Rasid the military experience and tactical acumen he lacked.

When Operation Meteor began and Quatre descended to Earth as a Gundam pilot, Rasid and the Maganac Corps pledged their support. Rasid served as Quatre’s chief advisor throughout the conflict, helping him plan missions and providing perspective when Quatre’s idealism clashed with battlefield realities.

During Quatre’s psychological crisis after his father’s death and his rampage in the XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero, Rasid stood by him, working to bring Quatre back from the brink. His steady presence and unwavering loyalty helped Quatre recover and return to the fight with renewed purpose.

Throughout the Eve Wars, Rasid commanded the Maganac Corps in numerous engagements, supporting not only Quatre but also the other Gundam pilots when needed. His tactical expertise proved invaluable in coordinating the corps’ mobile suit operations.

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Endless Waltz

In AC 196, when the Mariemaia Army launched their coup, Rasid and the Maganac Corps once again answered Quatre’s call. The corps helped retrieve the Gundams from their trajectory towards the sun and supported the pilots in their mission to stop Mariemaia Khushrenada and Dekim Barton.

Rasid commanded the corps during the final battle in Brussels, where they fought alongside the Gundams against the Mariemaia Army’s Serpent mobile suits. The Maganac Corps’ support proved crucial in the battle, though they were ultimately forced to withdraw when ammunition ran low.

Skills & abilities

Rasid was an accomplished mobile suit pilot and military tactician. His years of experience as a renegade fighter gave him deep understanding of guerrilla warfare, resource management, and maintaining troop morale in difficult circumstances. He excelled at coordinating multi-unit operations and adapting battlefield tactics to changing circumstances.

His leadership extended beyond mere military command—he understood how to inspire loyalty, maintain discipline, and keep his men focused on their goals even in the face of overwhelming odds.

Relationships

Quatre Raberba Winner

Rasid’s relationship with Quatre combined elements of mentor, advisor, military subordinate, and surrogate father. He recognized Quatre’s potential as a leader and his genuine compassion for others, whilst understanding that these same qualities could become liabilities in war. Rasid worked to balance supporting Quatre’s idealism whilst providing the hard-edged tactical advice necessary for survival.

When Quatre’s mental state deteriorated after his father’s death, Rasid never wavered in his support, demonstrating the depth of their bond. Their relationship was built on mutual respect—Quatre valued Rasid’s experience and wisdom, whilst Rasid believed in Quatre’s vision for a peaceful future.

Maganac Corps

As head of the Maganac Corps, Rasid commanded the fierce loyalty of his men. The corps members, including Abdul, Ahmad, and Auda, looked to him for leadership and followed his orders without question. Rasid maintained discipline whilst fostering a sense of brotherhood amongst the corps, creating a cohesive fighting unit bound by shared purpose and mutual trust.

Mecha

WMS-03 Maganac Rasid Kurama Custom

Rasid piloted a custom Maganac mobile suit modified to reflect his role as corps commander. The mobile suit featured a distinctive headpiece and enlarged shoulder armor, making it immediately recognizable on the battlefield. These modifications served both practical purposes—enhanced sensor systems and additional armor—and symbolic ones, marking Rasid as the corps’ leader.

Appearances

Rasid Kurama appeared in:

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing (TV series)
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Endless Waltz (OVA)
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Episode Zero (manga)
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Endless Waltz: Glory of the Losers (manga)
New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Frozen Teardrop (novel)

External links

Rasid Kurama on the Gundam Wiki