Warren Trace

Warren Trace (ウォレン・トレイス, Woren Toreisu) was a League Militaire pilot and mechanic who served aboard the Reinforce Junior during the Zanscare War. Alongside friends Odelo Henrik and Tomache Massarik, he supported Uso Ewin and the Shrike Team.

Biography

Warren Trace shifted from hangar engineer to Victory support pilot aboard the Reinforce Junior, keeping the League Militaire fighting through the Zanscare War by filling whichever role the Shrike Team lacked.

Warren Trace transitioned from maintenance crew to mobile suit pilot during the Zanscare War, exemplifying the League Militaire’s reliance on adaptable volunteers who could fill multiple roles.

Service as mechanic and pilot

Warren began as part of the Reinforce Junior’s maintenance crew, helping keep the League Militaire’s limited mobile suits combat-ready. His technical aptitude made him valuable in hangar operations, where he coordinated repairs under constant threat from Zanscare Empire attacks. As casualties mounted, Warren transitioned into the cockpit to ensure the resistance retained enough pilots to field sorties.

Once trained, Warren piloted support mobile suits such as the Victory series and Gun-EZ variants, providing covering fire for the Shrike Team’s offensives. He specialised in defensive manoeuvres and rearguard actions that safeguarded the Reinforce Junior during retreats or evacuations. His ability to switch between engineering duties and frontline combat exemplified the multi-role demands placed upon League Militaire volunteers.

Later campaigns

During the push towards Angel Halo, Warren remained with the core crew, continuing to juggle maintenance responsibilities with combat sorties. He survived the war and assisted the League Militaire’s transition into reconstruction efforts, ensuring the movement’s engineering expertise could help stabilise war-torn communities.

Personality & traits

Warren’s friendship with Uso Ewin offered emotional ballast for the young protagonist during the Zanscare War.

Warren often lightened the atmosphere aboard the Reinforce Junior, reminding the crew of life beyond the battlefield. His bond with Odelo Henrik underscored the shared sacrifices of the youthful volunteers who were forced to mature rapidly amidst war. Warren’s practical mindset and willingness to adapt to whatever role was needed made him a reliable presence in the League Militaire’s struggle.

Skills & abilities

Warren’s dual role as mechanic and pilot during the Zanscare War required technical expertise and combat proficiency that made him valuable to the League Militaire.

As a mechanic, Warren’s technical aptitude allowed him to maintain the League Militaire’s limited mobile suit fleet under difficult conditions. He coordinated repairs efficiently and kept the resistance’s mobile suits operational despite constant combat damage and limited spare parts.

In combat, Warren specialised in defensive manoeuvres and rearguard actions, using support mobile suits to protect the Reinforce Junior during retreats. His ability to provide covering fire while coordinating with the Shrike Team demonstrated his tactical awareness and teamwork.

Relationships

Warren’s service aboard the Reinforce Junior placed him alongside Odelo Henrik, Tomache Massarik, and Uso Ewin during the Zanscare War.

Uso Ewin

Warren’s friendship with Uso Ewin provided emotional support for the young protagonist, offering moments of levity and normalcy amid the war’s horrors. His presence reminded Uso that he wasn’t alone in his struggle.

Odelo Henrik and Tomache Massarik

Warren’s close friendship with Odelo Henrik and Tomache Massarik represented the camaraderie that sustained the League Militaire’s volunteer fighters. Together, they supported each other through the conflict’s darkest moments.

Equipment

Warren piloted support mobile suits when called upon, operating Victory series and Gun-EZ variants to provide defensive cover for the Shrike Team and protect the Reinforce Junior.

Victory Gundam – Support variant used in combat
Gun-EZ – Support mobile suit for defensive operations

Legacy

Warren Trace embodied the adaptable resistance volunteer. His willingness to switch from spanner to cockpit demonstrated the collective dedication that enabled the League Militaire to challenge the Zanscare Empire. His survival and continued service in post-war reconstruction efforts ensured that the League Militaire’s engineering expertise could help rebuild communities devastated by the conflict.

Behind the Scenes

Warren Trace was created for Mobile Suit Victory Gundam to emphasise the League Militaire’s reliance on mechanically skilled volunteers. His character showed how supporting staff were forced into combat roles as the conflict escalated.

Appearances

Mobile Suit Victory Gundam

External links

Warren Trace on the Gundam Wiki