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La Vie en Rose (Gundam)
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The mobile docking ship La Vie en Rose is a fictional spaceship from the Japanese science fiction anime
franchise Mobile Suit Gundam
. First appearing in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
, the La Vie en Rose is floating dock ship and primary home of the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium Orchis". The La Vie en Rose serves both as a heavy repair facility and testing platform for Anaheim Electronics
. The La Vie en Rose is one of three main facilities owned by Anaheim Electronics used to produce and repair mobile suits and service the larger space warships of the Earth Federal Space Force. The facility is unique due to its ability to dock with ships via four arms, which clamp down on the ship while docking, and extend out when not docked with a ship.
's naval review at Konpei Island, destroying and crippling roughly two-thirds of the Earth Federation's fleet. After losing the RX-78GP01Fb Gundam Full Vernian "Zephyranthes" in a battle with the Gundam "Physalis" after the tactical nuclear strike, the Albion goes to the La Vie en Rose. Upon docking with the ship, it is revealed that Admiral Kowen is no longer head of the Gundam Project, and the Federation liaison officer overseeing its development restricts the movements of the Albions crew, allowing only Nina Purpleton, Ensign Kou Uraki, and Captain Eiphar Synapse access to the La Vie en Rose. He also prevents the Albion from acquiring the Gundam "Dendrobium Orchis", citing the current situation with the Delaz Fleet.
On the La Vie en Rose, the Albion crew meets Lucette Audevie, the chief engineer of the Gundam "Dendrobium Orchis". Lucette knows a lot about Nina, and reveals some of that info to Kou during his time trying to get familiar on the Gundam "Dendrobium Orchis". This puts an even greater rift between Kou and Nina.
Tragically, Lucette is killed by the Federation liaison officer after trying to help Kou "steal" the Gundam "Dendrobium Orchis" after it is revealed that Haman Karn–led Neo Zeon has given the AMA-002 Neue Ziel mobile armor to the Delaz Fleet and that Delaz plans to send a former space colony crashing into earth. After the crew of the Albion neutralizes the Earth Federation Space Stronghold Defense Unit on the La Vie en Rose, Kou commandeers the Gundam "Dendrobium Orchis" and goes out to find the Delaz Fleet and the Neue Ziel.
, Anaheim was instrumental in helping the Anti-Earth Union Group (AEUG) in its fight with the Titans by helping AEUG members hide out in various Anaheim facilities, including the La Vie en Rose.
In Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
, the acting captain of the La Vie en Rose, Emary Ounce, uses the ship to help house the remaining members of the AEUG in their fight against Haman Karn's Neo Zeon movement. In addition, she flirts with Bright Noa
, who tests his loyalty to Mirai Yashima
.
Near the end of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, the La vie en Rose was heavily damaged by the Quin Mantha piloted by Puru Two, who launched a massive funnel attack on ship, killing Emary Ounce in the process. Past the events of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, it is unknown what becomes of the ship: whether it is decommissioned, still in use, or sold off when Anaheim loses its contracts to the Federation think-tank Strategic Naval Research Institute during the events of Mobile Suit Gundam F91
. Some Gundam-related materials suggest that La vie en Rose was destroyed during an uprising, but that remains unconfirmed.
, there is a La Vie en Rose-class ship: the La Vie en Rose IV; it is utilized by the League Militaire in their struggle against the Zanscare Empire.
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franchise Mobile Suit Gundam
Mobile Suit Gundam
is a televised anime series, created by Sunrise. Created and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, it premiered in Japan on Nagoya Broadcasting Network on April 7, 1979, and lasted until January 26, 1980, spanning 43 episodes...
. First appearing in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
is a 13-episode anime OVA series set in the Gundam universe. The first volume containing two 30-minute episodes was released in Japan on May 23, 1991. Subsequent volumes, containing one 30-minute episode each, followed every one or two months; the final volume went on sale on September 24, 1992...
, the La Vie en Rose is floating dock ship and primary home of the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium Orchis". The La Vie en Rose serves both as a heavy repair facility and testing platform for Anaheim Electronics
Anaheim Electronics
Anaheim Electronics is a fictional civilian company that appeared in the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam anime metaseries. The company appeared first in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam as the main financier, supplier, and manufacturer of the faction AEUG...
. The La Vie en Rose is one of three main facilities owned by Anaheim Electronics used to produce and repair mobile suits and service the larger space warships of the Earth Federal Space Force. The facility is unique due to its ability to dock with ships via four arms, which clamp down on the ship while docking, and extend out when not docked with a ship.
Stardust Memory
The most critical role played by La Vie en Rose happens in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, after Anavel Gato uses the stolen RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" nuclear warhead against the Earth FederationEarth Federation
The is a fictional organization in the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam anime series. The name also made a reappearance outside of the Gundam series in following media.* Godzilla vs...
's naval review at Konpei Island, destroying and crippling roughly two-thirds of the Earth Federation's fleet. After losing the RX-78GP01Fb Gundam Full Vernian "Zephyranthes" in a battle with the Gundam "Physalis" after the tactical nuclear strike, the Albion goes to the La Vie en Rose. Upon docking with the ship, it is revealed that Admiral Kowen is no longer head of the Gundam Project, and the Federation liaison officer overseeing its development restricts the movements of the Albions crew, allowing only Nina Purpleton, Ensign Kou Uraki, and Captain Eiphar Synapse access to the La Vie en Rose. He also prevents the Albion from acquiring the Gundam "Dendrobium Orchis", citing the current situation with the Delaz Fleet.
On the La Vie en Rose, the Albion crew meets Lucette Audevie, the chief engineer of the Gundam "Dendrobium Orchis". Lucette knows a lot about Nina, and reveals some of that info to Kou during his time trying to get familiar on the Gundam "Dendrobium Orchis". This puts an even greater rift between Kou and Nina.
Tragically, Lucette is killed by the Federation liaison officer after trying to help Kou "steal" the Gundam "Dendrobium Orchis" after it is revealed that Haman Karn–led Neo Zeon has given the AMA-002 Neue Ziel mobile armor to the Delaz Fleet and that Delaz plans to send a former space colony crashing into earth. After the crew of the Albion neutralizes the Earth Federation Space Stronghold Defense Unit on the La Vie en Rose, Kou commandeers the Gundam "Dendrobium Orchis" and goes out to find the Delaz Fleet and the Neue Ziel.
Zeta Gundam and ZZ Gundam
Due to Anaheim Electronics' profit-oriented mindset and the trade restrictions imposed on it by the Titans during the events of Mobile Suit Zeta GundamMobile Suit Zeta Gundam
is a television anime, part of the Gundam series and a sequel to the original Mobile Suit Gundam. The show was created and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, with character designs by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, while the series' mechanical designs is split amongst Kunio Okawara, Mamoru Nagano, and Kazumi Fujita...
, Anaheim was instrumental in helping the Anti-Earth Union Group (AEUG) in its fight with the Titans by helping AEUG members hide out in various Anaheim facilities, including the La Vie en Rose.
In Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
is a TV series aired on Japanese TV from 1986–1987, was the third Gundam series, and a direct follow up to Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. Director Yoshiyuki Tomino returned to lead the series, and he assembled a new team consisting of character designer Hiroyuki Kitazume, who had been one of Zeta...
, the acting captain of the La Vie en Rose, Emary Ounce, uses the ship to help house the remaining members of the AEUG in their fight against Haman Karn's Neo Zeon movement. In addition, she flirts with Bright Noa
Bright Noa
is a fictional character from the Japanese science fiction anime television series Mobile Suit Gundam and the related films. In the anime, he is only mentioned as Earth-born...
, who tests his loyalty to Mirai Yashima
Mirai Yashima
is a fictional character from the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam. She is one of the three White Base crew to display Newtype abilities, along with Amuro Ray and Sayla Mass.-History:...
.
Near the end of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, the La vie en Rose was heavily damaged by the Quin Mantha piloted by Puru Two, who launched a massive funnel attack on ship, killing Emary Ounce in the process. Past the events of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, it is unknown what becomes of the ship: whether it is decommissioned, still in use, or sold off when Anaheim loses its contracts to the Federation think-tank Strategic Naval Research Institute during the events of Mobile Suit Gundam F91
Mobile Suit Gundam F91
is a 1991 anime film, which was Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino's attempt to launch a new Gundam saga, set thirty years after Char's Counterattack and twenty seven years after Gundam Unicorn. He re-teamed with character designer Yoshikazu Yasuhiko and mecha designer Kunio Okawara for the occasion....
. Some Gundam-related materials suggest that La vie en Rose was destroyed during an uprising, but that remains unconfirmed.
Victory Gundam
In Mobile Suit Victory GundamMobile Suit Victory Gundam
, is a 1993 Japanese science fiction anime television series. It consists of 51 episodes, and was directed by Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino. The series was first broadcast on TV Asahi and later by the anime satellite television network, Animax, across Japan and later its respective networks...
, there is a La Vie en Rose-class ship: the La Vie en Rose IV; it is utilized by the League Militaire in their struggle against the Zanscare Empire.