Stella Loussier
Extended pilot in Phantom Pain; piloted the Gaia Gundam and Destroy Gundam, loved Shinn Asuka, and died in the Battle of Berlin.
Stella Loussier (ステラ・ルーシェ, Sutera Rūshe) was an Extended—an experimentally enhanced human used as a biological weapon and “Biological CPU” for mobile suits—in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. She served as a pilot for the Earth Alliance’s Phantom Pain unit and piloted the Gaia Gundam and later the Destroy Gundam. She formed a deep attachment to Shinn Asuka after he rescued her, but was reconditioned and sent to attack Berlin in the Destroy; Kira Yamato destroyed the Destroy Gundam to stop the rampage, and Stella died in Shinn’s arms.
Biography
Extended and Phantom Pain
Stella was one of several Extended children created and conditioned for combat. Her mind was programmed to respond to a trigger word that induced paralyzing fear when used. In normal circumstances she was childlike, playful, and emotionally dependent on her commanders and peers; in combat she became an aggressive pilot. She stole the Gaia Gundam from Armory One during the Battle at Armory One and operated it as part of Phantom Pain.
Meeting Shinn
During a mission Stella fell from a cliff and was rescued by Shinn Asuka. She developed a strong attachment to him, and Shinn in turn tried to protect her from being used as a weapon. Their relationship became a central thread of the series.
Berlin and death
Stella was reconditioned by Phantom Pain and deployed in the massive Destroy Gundam during the Battle of Berlin. Her rampage threatened the city until Kira, in the Strike Freedom Gundam, destroyed the Destroy to stop the carnage. Stella died in Shinn’s arms, deepening his hatred of Kira and the “enemy” side.
Personality and traits
Stella was mentally fragile and displayed childlike behaviour when not in combat. She was carefree and sought affection; the trigger programming made her a weapon when activated. Her death was portrayed as a tragedy of the Extended programme.
Relationships
Shinn Asuka
Shinn rescued Stella and tried to save her from her fate. Her death at Kira’s hands drove much of his later hostility toward Kira.
Behind the scenes
Stella Loussier was created for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny as an Extended counterpart to the first series’ themes and as the tragic love interest for Shinn.
Appearances
See also
- Shinn Asuka – Rescuer and love interest
- Earth Alliance – Faction
- ZGMF-X88S Gaia Gundam – Primary unit
- Battle of Berlin – Where she died
External links
- Stella Loussier on the Gundam Wiki
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