No, not even a half-truth: it would be a lie. What you saw in that battle was someone who was impulsive, not in control. Someone who could be manipulated, molded into what was needed for the coming storm against the Titans.
[ Char listened patiently to Kamille's small rant, and doesn't make much of a response in terms of changing expressions. When he finishes, the Red Comet shook his head slightly. ]
I'm hurt that you'd think I'd offer you this position just to use you as a puppet, Kamille.
[ Char lifted up the letter he was writing, and hands it to Kamille. ]
I care about the colonists as much as you do. That's why I can't be directly involved in leading the resistance movement. Regardless of my intentions, to them, I'd always be the Red Comet, the man who is responsible for several hundred Federation casualties and the star pilot of the Principality of Zeon. That would be all that they would see if I lead the resistance, and every colonist who wanted to see the Titans lose power could be branded a Zeon sympathizer. All of their efforts would be for nothing. Operation Stardust is still fresh in their minds, after all.
[ Char didn't seem prideful when he said that. More... explaining. ]Likewise, Amuro will always be the hero of the One Year War. He
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[is reading the letter VERY carefully, eyes widening at the implications.]
Ah, Stardust. If it wasn't for that lovely little mistake, I doubt the Titans would have had such a strong start.
[hands the letter back.]
If we want the Titans to lose Federation backing, we'll need to be able to oust them for who they are. It's not like we can just walk into Jaburo, go 'to the Chikyu Renpou, did you know that your elitist group is no better than a bunch of murderers?'
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Actually, we probably COULD do that. If we show the 30 Bunch tapes to the Federation... But that alone wouldn't be enough.
[ That was likely true. There was a reason Char decided not to participate in that fiasco. Anavel Gato and Cima Garahau messed it up beyond any chance of success anyway. ]
It wouldn't work. We need a smoking gun, and proof that the Titans are acting in their own interests, and not the interests of the Federation as a whole. Jaburo can't be blind to their abuses, but they feel the ends justify the means if it means taking away Zeon's last remaining power.
[Thinks about the direction they're heading... An idea.]
Hong Kong is controlled by the Federation, isn't it? If information were to be leaked that the Mk-IIs would be heading there, do you think the Titans would be willing to cause a scene?
[ Char thought about that for a moment. It would be very risky, and the Titans were as powerful as Brittania. But on the other hand... ]
Neo Hong Kong is hosting the thirteenth Gundam Fights. An attack by the Titans in Old Hong Kong would be a very public issue, and would be disastrous if they weren't discrete.
[Kinda gapes. That would work?! Quickly composes himself.]
We'd need to be able to protect the civilians, keep casualties to the absolute barest that we can. But how will we get the information out there in the first place?
This is where things get difficult. Any civilian casualties would need to be caused by the Titans, and we'd need to document them. If we're going to influence Jaburo's opinion of the Titans, it would need to be done by public outrage. The White Chalice, unfortunately, isn't going to hold much sway after the incident on the colony.
[ Char then turned in his seat. ] Down the hall is a Dan Terminal. You should ask him for permission to use the private War Room near the Hangar. We should share this plan with the others.
We don't need to cause Civilian Casualties. In a best case scenario, we need them to instigate the battle, then aim at civilians that we can defend. It'll leave us vulnerable, but we should be able to pull through...
[Nods, and runs off to the Dan Terminal.]
Dan, a word, if you will? I have an idea that should get the Titans to lose the federation's backing, and I like to use the War Room to share it.
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Come in, Kamille.
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...After discussing it with Zero, I've decided to take you up on your suggestion. I'll lead, if you'll have me.
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Kamille, do you know why I suggested that in the first place?
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... If I was less aware of the situation, I'd say it's because you thought I had what it takes to lead, but that would be a half-truth.
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No, not even a half-truth: it would be a lie. What you saw in that battle was someone who was impulsive, not in control. Someone who could be manipulated, molded into what was needed for the coming storm against the Titans.
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I'd be pretty mad, knowing that I would be used like that.
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But I know that you wouldn't throw me out to the hounds that easily. No, you have a plan, and I'm willing to play party to this plan of yours.
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I'm hurt that you'd think I'd offer you this position just to use you as a puppet, Kamille.
[ Char lifted up the letter he was writing, and hands it to Kamille. ]
I care about the colonists as much as you do. That's why I can't be directly involved in leading the resistance movement. Regardless of my intentions, to them, I'd always be the Red Comet, the man who is responsible for several hundred Federation casualties and the star pilot of the Principality of Zeon. That would be all that they would see if I lead the resistance, and every colonist who wanted to see the Titans lose power could be branded a Zeon sympathizer. All of their efforts would be for nothing. Operation Stardust is still fresh in their minds, after all.
[ Char didn't seem prideful when he said that. More... explaining. ]Likewise, Amuro will always be the hero of the One Year War. He ( ... )
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Ah, Stardust. If it wasn't for that lovely little mistake, I doubt the Titans would have had such a strong start.
[hands the letter back.]
If we want the Titans to lose Federation backing, we'll need to be able to oust them for who they are. It's not like we can just walk into Jaburo, go 'to the Chikyu Renpou, did you know that your elitist group is no better than a bunch of murderers?'
...
Actually, we probably COULD do that. If we show the 30 Bunch tapes to the Federation... But that alone wouldn't be enough.
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It wouldn't work. We need a smoking gun, and proof that the Titans are acting in their own interests, and not the interests of the Federation as a whole. Jaburo can't be blind to their abuses, but they feel the ends justify the means if it means taking away Zeon's last remaining power.
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Hong Kong is controlled by the Federation, isn't it? If information were to be leaked that the Mk-IIs would be heading there, do you think the Titans would be willing to cause a scene?
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Neo Hong Kong is hosting the thirteenth Gundam Fights. An attack by the Titans in Old Hong Kong would be a very public issue, and would be disastrous if they weren't discrete.
[ Char thought for a moment. ]
Kamille, that might actually work.
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We'd need to be able to protect the civilians, keep casualties to the absolute barest that we can. But how will we get the information out there in the first place?
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This is where things get difficult. Any civilian casualties would need to be caused by the Titans, and we'd need to document them. If we're going to influence Jaburo's opinion of the Titans, it would need to be done by public outrage. The White Chalice, unfortunately, isn't going to hold much sway after the incident on the colony.
[ Char then turned in his seat. ] Down the hall is a Dan Terminal. You should ask him for permission to use the private War Room near the Hangar. We should share this plan with the others.
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[Nods, and runs off to the Dan Terminal.]
Dan, a word, if you will? I have an idea that should get the Titans to lose the federation's backing, and I like to use the War Room to share it.
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