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Yuri Kellerne

Zeon mobile suit pilot during the One Year War.
Jenxi Seow Published 5 Nov 2025 Updated 5 Nov 2025
Yuri Kellerne

Yuri Kellerne (ユーリ・ケラーネ, Yūri Kerāne) was a Principality of Zeon mobile suit pilot who operated during the One Year War’s Earth campaigns. As Zeon pilot operating in Southeast Asia, Yuri represented the mobile suit forces Zeon deployed to contest Federation control of Earth territory.

Military Service

Yuri Kellerne served as mobile suit pilot in Zeon’s Earth Attack Force, operating in the Southeast Asian theatre where jungle terrain and guerrilla tactics characterized warfare. Zeon pilots in this region faced Federation ground mobile suit teams like the 08th MS Team whilst operating far from major Zeon facilities.

The Southeast Asian campaigns required adaptation to difficult environment where dense vegetation, humidity, and terrain limited conventional mobile suit advantages. Yuri’s service involved conducting operations under these challenging circumstances.

Significance

Yuri Kellerne represented the Zeon pilots who fought Earth campaigns far from space where mobile suits had revolutionized warfare. His service demonstrated how Zeon’s Earth Attack Force operated across the planet, contesting Federation control even in remote theatres where supply and support proved difficult.

Behind the Scenes

Yuri Kellerne was created for Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team as Zeon pilot operating in Southeast Asia, representing the enemy forces the 08th MS Team engaged during ground operations.

Appearances

  • Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team

See also

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