This Phase deals with the history of the GM's. I recommend you go to this link (http/ Many of the places used in this Phase is in the 'Miscellaneous Terms" Section. It's also useful for getting a better picture of what the war was like. Also an error in the last Phase: While discussing the PLANTs leaders, I put it down as the Council, when it should be the PLANT Supreme Council. Sorry about the mistake.
Phase 5 - "Yesterday and Tomorrow"
"So…the other GMs have appeared. Still, it doesn't matter. No matter what they do, the Earth Alliance will not win this war." The white haired girl said, gazing out at the sunset. The PLANT was quiet; the daily rain had just ended and the ground and buildings still reflected the water. Turing away from the window, the female sat down on a small couch and sighed. She was similar to the other pilots; for she also had a GM. Unlike them, she was a member of the ZAFT military. The girl also knew the history of the machines…
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The year is C.E. 11, two years after the Reconstruction War. Most nuclear weapons that remained after the war have been destroyed, with only a few forgotten ones hidden at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. The space colony Yggdrasil had just been completed, and many people have left the war-torn Earth to start a new life in the colony. George Glenn is preparing for his historic trip that will reveal Coordinators to humans, and the fact that there was life elsewhere in the universe. But for now, life is peaceful and the Earth is slowly being reborn after the terrible war.
Five ordinary people moved to Yggdrasil within one month of each other, but their fate was already decided. Hans Teichou, an engineer who had fought in the war, Mörkna Kalla, a nursing assistant, Tetsu Yamato, former fighter pilot, Ning Wong, a farmer-turned-lawyer, and Alak Valaki, a model.
A party was held to officially open the colony, and to welcome the new settlers. These five people met each other at this gathering, and became quick friends.
Now, skip ahead three years. George Glenn has just left for Jupiter, and the existence of Coordinators is now known. Tensions between normal humans, now termed 'Naturals', and the modified Coordinators are high. Throughout the three years, Hans, Mörkna, Tetsu, Ning, and Alak have kept in touch; each living out their dreams in the colony.
Gathering at Hans' home they talk about the effect Coordinators might have on mankind. Several say that they are a gift, while others say they are a curse. But no matter what their opinion, the five friends all agree on one thing: eventually, there will be a war between Naturals and Coordinators.
"Since Coordinators will have the upper hand, we must think of a way to help regular humans fight them. We don't know when the war will be, but there might be new machines that only Coordinators can pilot." Hans said, and all the rest nodded in agreement.
"We must think of a machine that can act as a balance, and give Naturals a chance to fight back." This is how the GMs were born.
Hans came up with the basic design for the GM's: A human-like appearance with a screen instead of eyes. Each GM would be different, but all carry similar weapons. Over the span of ten years, the GM's were created. Hans built the GM Command, Mörkna created the GM Sniper. Next was the GM Ground Type, followed by the GM Cold Climate Type; built by Tetsu and Ning respectively. Last to be made was the GM Cannon.
Unlike the others, Alak was a Coordinator. She had kept it secret from the rest of the group, unsure of what they would say. While creating the Operating System for the machine, Alak included controls that only a Coordinator could master, along with programs that allowed the pilot to tweak the controls.
Once the machines were finished, they were hidden in the space colonies; one at every Lagrange Point. After the original makers had died or became too old to care for the GM's, their sons are daughters took over; keeping the machine working and in top shape. Only one GM was moved, that being the GM Cannon. After ZAFT was formed and the PLANTs were built, Alak's daughter moved the GM there.
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Darkness had now fallen outside the girl's window. She had remained on the couch, thinking about the history of the GM and what their builders had been like. Jerked from her thoughts by a pounding on her door, the female got up and went to answer it. Opening it, she was surprised to see a soldier standing in front of her. Giving the ZAFT salute, the young man spoke.
"Rei, I'm sorry to bother you at this late hour, but something terrible has happened to Siegel Clyne…"
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Phase 6 should be done soon, if my computer doesn't suddenly crash or I get banned from the computer (not very likely). Also, I am looking for one more GM, something that is either as powerful or more powerful than the GM Cannon. Suggestions, anyone?