Blue Cosmos
A persistent terrorist threat exploited as a pretext for war in C.E. 75.
These persistent assaults forced world leaders to establish Compass, a new peace monitoring organization led by Lacus Clyne as its first president. While the Foundation proposed joint operations against them in Africa, the group remained an active threat. Soldiers like Kira Yamato joined Compass specifically to intervene in battles caused by these lingering forces. The situation escalated when the Foundation turned on allies, using Blue Cosmos remnants as a pretext to manipulate events, ultimately seizing the Earth Alliance's Artemis base to launch nuclear missiles aimed at destroying Ishtaria, not to frame the Foundation.
- Era
- Cosmic Era 75
- Status
- Remnants active (C.E. 75)
- Notable Action
- Used as a pretext by the Foundation to manipulate the ongoing war
Lore & Background
Blue Cosmos operated as an anti-Coordinator terrorist group whose activities persisted well into C.E. 75. Their attacks targeted both Earth and PLANT-aligned areas, creating the instability that necessitated the formation of Compass. The organization's actions were exploited when the Emerging Countries Foundation proposed a joint operation specifically against Blue Cosmos remnants located in Africa. During this period, Kira Yamato and his team on the LHM-BB03S Millennium deployed to destroy these remnants. However, the conflict deepened when the Foundation, under Prime Minister Orphee Lam Tao, betrayed Compass and the Earth Alliance. This betrayal involved drawing Kira away and incapacitating him through a coordinated attack and the Disruptor device, which suppresses Coordinator abilities rather than functioning as mind-control. The chaos allowed for the seized Artemis base to launch nuclear missiles aimed at destroying Ishtaria, not to frame the Foundation.
In Their Own Story
The tension in C.E. 75 centered on Blue Cosmos remnants leading attacks that destabilized the fragile peace. In response, Lacus Clyne became president of Compass to calm the situation. The narrative shifted when the Foundation government in Eurasia proposed a joint operation against Blue Cosmos headquarters there. Kira Yamato and his team intervened, but the mission turned into a trap orchestrated by the Foundation's Black Knights. These knights drew Kira away, overtook his mind telepathically, and led him across the demarcation line into Eurasian territory where he was attacked. Agnes Giebenrath betrayed Compass to assist them in defeating Kira. Simultaneously, the Black Knights launched nuclear missiles from a hijacked outpost to destroy Ishtaria and frame the Eurasia government. The Archangel was ambushed and destroyed by these forces, though crew members were rescued by Athrun Zala, Meyrin Hawke, and Mu La Flaga.
Reader's Guide
In C.E. 75, Blue Cosmos remained a significant threat despite the end of previous wars. Their presence prompted the creation of Compass, with Lacus Clyne as president and Kira Yamato as supreme commander, to handle their attacks on Earth and PLANTs. The group's headquarters in Eurasia was the target of a proposed joint operation by the Foundation. However, the Foundation itself revealed a darker agenda involving the Accords, a new race of enhanced coordinators led by Orphee Lam Tao and Aura Maha Khyber. While the story focuses on the betrayal by the Black Knights and the destruction caused by nuclear missiles launched from a hijacked outpost, the initial conflict driving these events was the continued activity of Blue Cosmos remnants. The group's influence waned as Compass and former ZAFT members like Yzak Joule and Dearka Elsman united to stop the Foundation's true objective.
Did You Know?
- Blue Cosmos remnants were still active in C.E. 75, two years after the Second Alliance-PLANT War ended in C.E. 74.
- The formation of the world peace monitoring organization Compass was a direct response to calm down the situation caused by Blue Cosmos and other conflicts.
- A joint operation against Blue Cosmos remnants in Africa was proposed by the Emerging Countries Foundation before they turned on their allies.
- Kira Yamato and his team were specifically deployed to destroy Blue Cosmos remnants in Africa as part of Compass operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Blue Cosmos?
Blue Cosmos functions as a persistent terrorist organization within Cosmic Era 75 that continues to threaten global stability. Although their formal structure has degraded, their ideology drives ongoing violence between Earth and space colonies.
What are Blue Cosmos's powers or role in C.E. 75?
They act as the primary catalyst for conflict by launching attacks on both Earth and PLANT-aligned territories. Remnants of the group retain enough military strength to force nations into defensive postures despite peace initiatives.
How does Blue Cosmos's story end in this era?
The organization's threat level eventually leads to the creation of Compass, a peace monitoring body led by Lacus Clyne. Combatants like Kira Yamato enlist in this new group specifically to handle battles stemming from these lingering Blue Cosmos forces.
Why is Blue Cosmos important to the conflict?
Their actions justify the establishment of new political frameworks while simultaneously complicating diplomatic relations between opposing factions. Even after initial defeats, their remnants remain responsible for escalating tensions through continued aggression.
What specific events define Blue Cosmos in C.E. 75?
In this era, they remained an active threat even when the Foundation proposed joint operations against them in Eurasia. The conflict worsened when allies were betrayed via nuclear missile attacks, though Blue Cosmos remnants were originally responsible for sparking the war.