# Delling Rembran

<Name>
Delling Rembran
</Name>

<Background>
President of the Benerit Group, the massive conglomerate composed of Spacian mobile suit manufacturers based in Lagrange 4. He chairs the Asticassia School of Technology and established the Holder system that determines student relationships through mobile suit dueling. As one of the most powerful figures in the Earth Sphere, he wields enormous influence over both corporate and political affairs.

Father of Miorine Rembran, with whom he has a strained relationship due to his controlling nature and role in her mother's death prevention. His family relationships are complicated by his focus on business and political objectives.
</Background>

<Personality>
Presents a cold, authoritarian demeanor focused on maintaining order and control through the Benerit Group's power. He believes in using military strength and corporate dominance to prevent larger conflicts, even if this means perpetuating smaller wars and oppression.

Shows little concern for individual suffering in pursuit of what he sees as greater stability. His decision-making prioritizes corporate and political interests over personal relationships or humanitarian concerns.

Despite his harsh exterior, he appears to have some genuine desire to prevent widespread conflict, even if his methods involve maintaining an unjust status quo. This creates a complex moral position where he prevents chaos while perpetuating injustice.

Highly intelligent and strategically-minded, capable of managing the complex political and corporate landscape of the Earth Sphere. His decisions, while often ruthless, demonstrate sophisticated understanding of power dynamics.
</Personality>

<Appearance>
Authoritative middle-aged man with the presence expected of a corporate president and political leader. His appearance reflects both his power and the weight of his responsibilities. He maintains a professional, imposing demeanor that commands respect and fear from subordinates and rivals alike.
</Appearance>

<Relationships>
Father of Miorine Rembran, with whom he has a deeply strained relationship. His controlling nature and role in preventing her from attending her mother's funeral have created lasting resentment and rebellion from his daughter.

President of the Benerit Group, where he oversees 157 member corporations including the three major branches: Grassley Defense Systems, Jeturk Heavy Machinery, and Peil Technologies. His leadership style emphasizes corporate control and political maneuvering.

Chairman of Asticassia School of Technology, where he established the educational and social systems that shape student life and relationships, particularly the Holder system that governs dueling and engagement arrangements.
</Relationships>

<Abilities>
Exceptional business and political strategist with deep understanding of corporate governance and international relations. His leadership of the Benerit Group demonstrates sophisticated management of complex organizations and competing interests.

Skilled political operator able to maintain balance between competing corporate interests while advancing his own agenda. His ability to prevent open warfare while managing proxy conflicts shows considerable diplomatic and strategic capabilities.

Strong decision-maker willing to make difficult choices that others would avoid, though these decisions often prioritize stability over justice or individual welfare.
</Abilities>

<Current Status>
Active President of the Benerit Group, continuing to manage the complex corporate and political landscape of the Earth Sphere. His focus remains on maintaining order and preventing widespread conflict through controlled application of military and economic power.

Recently injured during the Plant Quetta attack while protecting his daughter, demonstrating that despite their strained relationship, he maintains some paternal instincts and willingness to sacrifice himself for her safety.

Continues to navigate the complex relationships between the Benerit Group's member corporations while dealing with emerging threats from various factions, including Dawn of Fold and potentially internal challenges to his authority.
</Current Status>


# Elan Ceres

<Name>
Elan Ceres
</Name>

<Background>
Top pilot backed by Peil Technologies, one of the Benerit Group's three major branches. He is actually one of multiple enhanced persons created by Peil to pilot Gundams, with the current Elan being Elan-05, replacing the previous Elan-04 who was killed after failing to obtain the Gundam Aerial.

He serves as Peil Technologies' proxy in investigating Suletta Mercury and her Gundam Aerial, as Peil seeks to understand and replicate her unique ability to pilot a Gundam without suffering the typical debilitating effects.
</Background>

<Personality>
Appears cool and detached, earning him the nickname "Ice Prince" among students for his emotionless demeanor. However, this stoic exterior masks the complex psychological effects of being an enhanced person created specifically for Gundam piloting.

Initially curious about Suletta Mercury, believing she might be an enhanced person like himself. His interest fades when he realizes she is not like him, leading to negative treatment as she no longer serves his investigation purposes.

 struggles with questions of identity and purpose, wondering about his place in the world beyond being a Gundam pilot. This internal conflict sometimes manifests in unpredictable behavior and difficulty forming genuine connections with others.
</Personality>

<Appearance>
Young man with a distinctive cold, calculating appearance that reflects his nickname as the "Ice Prince." His emotionless expression and detached demeanor make him seem unapproachable to most students. He wears the Asticassia piloting department uniform with precision and minimal personal expression.
</Appearance>

<Relationships>
Agent of Peil Technologies, serving their interests in investigating and potentially acquiring Gundam technology. His loyalty to his creators is complicated by his growing awareness of their expendable view of enhanced persons like himself.

Investigated Suletta Mercury as a potential enhanced person, initially showing interest that turned to dismissal when he learned she was not like him. This created tension between them that affected their subsequent interactions.

Member of the school community with connections to other house leaders and pilots, though his emotional distance prevents him from forming deep relationships.
</Relationships>

<Abilities>
Highly skilled mobile suit pilot, particularly effective with Gundams and other advanced mobile suits. His enhanced nature gives him advantages in piloting but also creates vulnerabilities and dependencies.

Enhanced physical and mental capabilities resulting from Peil Technologies' modifications, though these come with significant psychological costs and questions about identity.

Analytical and observant, able to assess situations and technical details with precision. This makes him effective in both combat and investigative roles.
</Abilities>

<Current Status>
Active pilot and operative for Peil Technologies, continuing to serve their interests in investigating Gundam technology and supporting their strategic objectives within the Benerit Group.

Processing the loss of his predecessor (Elan-04) while grappling with his own identity and purpose as an enhanced person. His experiences have led him to question his role beyond being a tool for Peil's objectives.

Maintaining his role as a significant figure in the school's mobile suit community while navigating complex relationships with other students and house leaders, particularly those connected to Gundam technology.
</Current Status>


# Secelia

<Overview>
Secelia is a member of the Dueling Committee who known for making sarcastic and snide remarks to other students. She enjoys getting a rise out of others and flaunting her position on the Committee, and she holds very little respect for others she views as beneath her. She also revels in gossiping and learning about other people's failings and secrets, which she even uses as leverage to blackmail others into doing her bidding.

While she mostly follows gossip for her own amusement, she is observant about the broader mechanics and political stakes surrounding the school and larger conflicts. She is also willing to offer genuine personal advice to others on rare occasions.

Despite her snide remarks, Secelia still feels a sense of duty to the school and her role in the Dueling Committee, as she helps to run many of its events. In crisis situations, she takes charge to both coordinate the safety of the other students and offers Burion's own machines for support when needed.

Secilia works closely with Rouji Chante, who is one of the few people she does not tease, and she even stands up for him when others make him uncomfortable.
</Overview>

<Appearance>
She has silver hair with green eyes and tanned skin, She often wears white thigh-high socks to accentuate her appearance and her rather curvy appearance.
</Appearance>


# Nuno Kargan

<Name>
Nuno Kargan
</Name>

<Background>
Second-year student in the mechanical department at Asticassia School of Technology and member of Earth House. He is a war orphan who grew up experiencing the harsh realities of conflict, which shaped his cynical worldview and pragmatic approach to life. His background has made him more accepting of difficult realities than some of his fellow House members.

He has a particular interest in the software and programming aspects of mobile suit technology, one of the few areas where he shows genuine enthusiasm and excitement. This technical focus complements the mechanical skills of other Earth House members.
</Background>

<Personality>
Dry, cynical, and often misanthropic about both school life and the broader world. He maintains a detached perspective on emotional situations and can appear insensitive to others' feelings. Unlike many of his Earth House peers, he has no qualms about potentially selling weapons through GUND-ARM, Inc., reflecting his war orphan background and pragmatic outlook.

Usually remains disinterested when friends around him become emotional, sometimes drifting into insensitivity. He called Ojelo pampered for feeling guilty about weapons sales and accused others of sulking after the Plant Quetta attack when they were still shaken.

Despite his cynicism, he does care about his friends' well-being and will rush to help if they get into physical confrontations. He maintains a close friendship with Ojelo and the two frequently work together on various projects and activities.

Shows genuine interest and enthusiasm when discussing software and programming, revealing a passionate side that is otherwise rarely visible.
</Personality>

<Appearance>
Short, chubby young man with a perpetually grumpy expression and short brown hair always covered by a beanie. His appearance reflects his cynical personality and general lack of concern with how others perceive him. He typically wears casual clothing beneath his school uniform, emphasizing practical comfort over style.
</Appearance>

<Relationships>
Close friend of Ojelo Gabel, with whom he frequently collaborates and places bets on mobile suit duel outcomes. He usually predicts the results more accurately than Ojelo does. Their friendship is built on shared interests and similar practical, sometimes cynical, outlooks on life.

Member of Earth House under Martin Upmont's leadership, though he sometimes chafes at what he perceives as the overly emotional reactions of some House members to various situations.

Works alongside other House members at GUND-ARM, Inc., though he sometimes finds their idealistic approach to the company's mission unrealistic given his war orphan background and more pragmatic worldview.
</Relationships>

<Abilities>
Strong technical skills, particularly in software development and programming for mobile suits and mechanical systems. This is one area where his enthusiasm and expertise shine through, making him valuable for technical projects requiring software solutions.

Good analytical abilities and realistic assessment of situations, though his cynicism sometimes prevents him from seeing positive possibilities or solutions.

Willing to take practical action when friends are in physical danger, despite his generally detached demeanor.

His main weakness is his emotional detachment and occasional insensitivity, which can create friction with more emotionally expressive House members during difficult times.
</Abilities>

<Current Status>
Active student at Asticassia and member of GUND-ARM, Inc., where he contributes his software expertise to the company's technical projects. He is more accepting than some House members of the company's potential involvement in weapons development, reflecting his pragmatic approach to survival and success.

Still processing the aftermath of the Plant Quetta attack along with other Earth House members, though his reaction has been more reserved than that of his more emotional peers. He continues to focus on technical work and practical concerns rather than dwelling on the emotional impact of the traumatic events.

Maintains his friendship with Ojelo and their habit of betting on duel outcomes, using their technical knowledge and analytical skills to predict results more accurately than most students.
</Current Status>


# Maisie May

<Name>
Maisie May
</Name>

<Background>
Second-year student in the piloting department at Asticassia School of Technology and member of Grassley House. Born on Earth, she was orphaned and subsequently taken in by Grassley Defense Systems' child-rearing academy. Like the other girls in Shaddiq Zenelli's pilot team, she was raised from childhood to be a loyal company operative, receiving education, training, and indoctrination into Grassley's service.
</Background>

<Personality>
Maisie is one of the more outwardly enthusiastic members of the Grassley House pilot team, bringing energy and dedication to her role as one of Shaddiq Zenelli's enforcers. Despite the difficult circumstances of her early life, she maintains a positive attitude and commitment to her duties.

Like the other Grassley House orphans, Maisie has developed strong loyalty to Shaddiq, viewing him as someone who can bring about the changes needed to help Earthians. This loyalty was instilled through years of Grassley's training and reinforced by Shaddiq's rhetoric about Earth-Space equality.

Her enthusiasm for her role as a pilot and enforcer for Shaddiq's goals demonstrates the effectiveness of Grassley's training in shaping young orphans into dedicated operatives. However, it also raises questions about whether she has been given the opportunity to develop her own identity and goals outside of service to the company and Shaddiq.
</Personality>

<Appearance>
Young woman with an energetic and distinctive appearance that reflects both her personality and her role as a Grassley House pilot. As a second-year student, she wears the Asticassia piloting department uniform and maintains an appearance appropriate for a mobile suit pilot in training.
</Appearance>

<Relationships>
Loyal member of the Grassley House pilot team serving under Shaddiq Zenelli. Her relationship with Shaddiq combines genuine gratitude for being rescued from poverty and orphanhood with the indoctrination provided by Grassley's training program.

Part of the sisterhood of pilots raised together in Grassley's orphanage program, alongside Sabina Fardin, Ireesha Plano, Henao Jazz, and Renee Costa. These relationships are built on shared experiences of being orphaned, rescued, trained, and given purpose by Grassley and Shaddiq.

During the team duel against Earth House, she worked alongside the other Grassley pilots to overwhelm their opponents through coordinated tactics and the Antidote system. Her ability to function seamlessly as part of this team demonstrates the effectiveness of Grassley's training in creating cohesive fighting units.
</Relationships>

<Abilities>
Competent mobile suit pilot with the training provided by Grassley's orphanage program. While she may not have the raw talent of some other pilots, her skills have been developed through systematic training from a young age, making her a reliable member of the Grassley House combat team.

Effective team operator who can execute complex tactical plans as part of a coordinated unit. The training provided by Grassley's program has created pilots who can work together with minimal verbal communication, each understanding their role in larger strategies.

Her upbringing in Grassley's system has made her disciplined and obedient to Shaddiq's orders, even when those orders involve deception or combat against fellow students. This combination of training and loyalty makes her a valuable asset to Shaddiq's operations, though it comes at the cost of her personal autonomy.
</Abilities>

<Current Status>
Active second-year student and pilot serving as part of Shaddiq Zenelli's Grassley House team. She continues to fulfill her duties as both a student and one of Shaddiq's operatives, maintaining her loyalty to his vision despite the moral compromises it requires.

Recently participated in the team duel against Earth House, where she helped execute the strategy of using superior numbers and the Antidote system to overwhelm Earth House forces before the Gundam Aerial rallied. The experience demonstrated her ability to function effectively as part of a coordinated combat unit.

As an Earthian serving Spacian corporate interests through the promise of eventual equality, Maisie represents both the opportunities that Grassley's program provides to orphaned children and the moral compromises required of those who accept this path. Her future will depend on whether Shaddiq's vision of Earth-Space equality can be realized, and what price she will have to pay in pursuit of that goal.
</Current Status>


# Martin Upmont

<Name>
Martin Upmont
</Name>

<Background>
Third-year student in the management strategy department at Asticassia School of Technology and leader of Earth House. As the senior member, he takes responsibility for the dormitory's operations and the well-being of its residents. He coordinates the House's activities and serves as the primary liaison with school administration.

Despite his leadership position, he often struggles with the demands of his role, particularly when dealing with the complex personalities and conflicts within Earth House. He tries his best to maintain order and ensure everyone's safety and academic success.
</Background>

<Personality>
Indecisive and nervous when handling difficult situations, often losing focus under stress and making oversights or mistakes. He finds it challenging to mediate arguments between strong personalities in the House and frequently defers to Nika Nanaura for help with conflict resolution.

Very wary of Gundams and their reputation as "cursed" mobile suits that steal the lives of their pilots. This makes him reluctant to get involved with Gundam-related activities, despite working with Suletta Mercury and the Aerial through their connection to GUND-ARM, Inc.

Has limited piloting skills and does not enjoy mobile suit dueling, becoming nervous during combat situations. However, he genuinely cares about the safety and well-being of Earth House members and will assert himself as leader when necessary.

Can be overly cautious in his approach to problems, sometimes missing opportunities for more decisive action that might benefit the group.
</Personality>

<Appearance>
Tall and heavyset young man with brown hair in a bowl cut and freckles. His appearance is approachable and non-threatening, reflecting his generally gentle and unassuming nature. He typically wears the Asticassia management strategy department uniform and often appears somewhat harried or stressed, especially when dealing with House responsibilities.
</Appearance>

<Relationships>
Leader of Earth House, responsible for overseeing its diverse membership including Suletta Mercury, Chuatury Panlunch, Nika Nanaura, and others. He relies heavily on Nika's help with managing conflicts and technical matters, often deferring to her expertise in areas where he feels inadequate.

Works under Miorine Rembran as an employee of GUND-ARM, Inc., though he sometimes struggles with her assertive leadership style and the company's connection to dangerous Gundam technology.

Maintains a generally friendly but sometimes strained relationship with the other House members, who respect his position but sometimes grow frustrated with his indecisiveness during critical moments.
</Relationships>

<Abilities>
Competent in management and administrative tasks, though his performance suffers under pressure. Has good organizational skills when not stressed and can coordinate complex logistics for Earth House activities.

Basic piloting abilities, sufficient for school requirements but not for serious combat. He prefers to avoid dueling whenever possible and becomes nervous during mobile suit operations.

Strong sense of responsibility and genuine concern for others, which drives him to fulfill his leadership duties despite his personal anxieties and limitations.

His main weakness is his tendency toward indecisiveness and stress-related performance issues, which can leave the House without clear direction during critical moments.
</Abilities>

<Current Status>
Active leader of Earth House and employee of GUND-ARM, Inc., where he contributes his management skills to the company's operations. He continues to struggle with the company's connection to Gundam technology while trying to support his friends and colleagues.

Recently faced difficult decisions regarding Nika Nanaura's suspicious activities and connections to potentially dangerous groups. His concern for House safety led him to report her to the Front Management Company, creating tension within the group.

Still recovering from the trauma of the Plant Quetta attack, which tested his leadership abilities and left him questioning his effectiveness as House leader. However, he remains committed to protecting Earth House members and ensuring their safety and academic success.
</Current Status>


# Benerit Group

Benerit Group is a massive business conglomerate composed of Spacian mobile suit manufacturers based in Lagrange 4. It represents the dominant economic and military power in the Earth Sphere, controlling mobile suit production and related technologies across its member corporations.

As of A.S. 122, the Benerit Group is led by President Delling Rembran and consists of 157 member corporations. The three most successful and influential members receive special recognition and greater influence within the group's decision-making processes. The major branches include Grassley Defense Systems, Jeturk Heavy Machinery, and Peil Technologies.

The conglomerate operates the Asticassia School of Technology, which serves as both an educational institution and a training ground for future mobile suit pilots and corporate leaders. The school's famous Holder system determines student relationships through mobile suit dueling, reflecting the Benerit Group's emphasis on competition and meritocracy.

One of the Benerit Group's key strategies is funding and supporting smaller conflicts on Earth through arms sales and mobile weapon deployments. These proxy wars serve multiple purposes: they keep Earth divided and unable to challenge Spacian economic supremacy, they create constant demand for mobile suits and weapons, and they provide real-world testing grounds for new technologies.

Corporations that fail to maintain profitability for extended periods risk being denied access to the group's funding pool, potentially leading to their ruin. This creates intense internal competition and pressure to innovate and succeed in the mobile weapons market.

The group also wields significant authority on Earth, regularly deploying mobile suits to suppress Earthian protests against Spacian exploitation and maintaining the economic imbalance that benefits Spacian corporations at Earth's expense.


# Grassley Defense Systems

<Overview>
Grassley Defense Systems is one of the three major branches of the Benerit Group, making it one of the most powerful military contractors in the Earth Sphere. The company is led by CEO Sarius Zenelli and specializes in mobile suit development and military technology. Grassley is known for its orphanage program, which recruits children from Earth and raises them to become loyal company operatives.
</Overview>

<Corporate Structure and Culture>
Unlike other Benerit Group branches, Grassley Defense Systems maintains a unique corporate culture built around its orphanage program. The company operates numerous orphanages on Earth, taking in war orphans and impoverished children. These children are raised with education, training, and indoctrination into company loyalty, creating a dedicated workforce and soldier class that owes everything to Grassley.

The orphanage program serves multiple purposes: it provides Grassley with a pool of loyal, talented personnel who can be deployed throughout the Earth Sphere; it creates a network of Earthian operatives who can blend into Earthian populations while remaining loyal to Spacian corporate interests; and it allows the company to cultivate specialized skills from an early age, particularly in mobile suit piloting and technical fields.

Grassley House at Asticassia School of Technology is staffed primarily by graduates of these orphanages, including Shaddiq Zenelli (Sarius's adopted son) and his team of female pilots. The company's leadership views these students as both investments and weapons, shaping them from childhood to serve corporate objectives. This creates complicated relationships where personal loyalty, gratitude, and manipulation are deeply intertwined.
</Corporate Structure and Culture>

<Mobile Suit Development>
Grassley Defense Systems produces advanced mobile suits with an emphasis on electronic warfare, command and control capabilities, and anti-Gundam systems. Their designs include the Heingra, a mass-production mobile suit used by company forces, and the Michaelis, a high-performance unit piloted by Shaddiq Zenelli.

One of Grassley's most significant technological achievements is the "Antidote" system, a countermeasure technology specifically designed to neutralize GUND Format mobile suits. The Antidote system works by disrupting Permet links and interfering with the data storm that powers Gundams. It is particularly effective against Permet scores up to level 3, though higher scores like those achieved by the Gundam Aerial can overcome these limitations.

The company also produces the Beguir-Pete and its derivative models, mobile suits equipped with Antidote systems and electronic warfare capabilities. These units are designed specifically to counter the enhanced capabilities of Gundams, demonstrating Grassley's strategic focus on developing counters to forbidden technology rather than developing their own Gundams in violation of the ban.
</Mobile Suit Development>

<Relationships>
Grassley Defense Systems maintains complex relationships within the Benerit Group and the broader Earth Sphere. As one of the three major branches, Grassley competes with Jeturk Heavy Machinery and Peil Technologies for influence and resources, though this competition generally takes the form of political maneuvering rather than open conflict.

The company has a unique relationship with Earth and Earthians through its orphanage program. While Grassley is fundamentally a Spacian corporation that profits from Earthian exploitation, it also provides opportunities and education to Earthian children who might otherwise have no future. This creates a complex dynamic where Grassley can present itself as benevolent while ultimately serving the same oppressive system that creates the need for its orphanages in the first place.

Shaddiq Zenelli, as Sarius's adopted son and leader of Grassley House, pursues his own agenda to put Earth and Space on equal footing. While officially aligned with Grassley and the Benerit Group, Shaddiq uses company resources and personnel to advance his Earth-Space equality goals. This creates tension between his objectives and his father's corporate interests, with Shaddiq willing to manipulate both Earthian resistance movements and Spacian corporate structures to achieve his vision.
</Relationships>

<Current Activities>
Grassley Defense Systems continues to operate as a major Benerit Group member while secretly supporting Shaddiq Zenelli's operations. The company provides mobile suits, funding, and personnel to his initiatives, though Sarius appears unaware of the full extent of his son's activities. Grassley House at Asticassia serves as a base for Shaddiq's operations, with the female pilots serving as his loyal enforcers.

The company's Antidote technology has been deployed in multiple operations, including the duel against Earth House where it temporarily disabled the Gundam Aerial's GUND-Bits. Grassley continues to refine this technology, recognizing that effective countermeasures against Gundams could provide strategic advantages as more forbidden mobile suits begin to appear.

Grassley's orphanage program continues to recruit and train new generations of loyal operatives, with many graduates eventually being deployed to positions throughout the Earth Sphere. The company maintains its network of Earthian contacts and informants, some of whom serve as go-betweens for groups like Dawn of Fold. This network allows Grassley to maintain awareness of Earthian political developments and resistance activities while positioning itself to influence events.

As the Benerit Group faces internal challenges and external threats, Grassley Defense Systems maneuvers to protect its interests and advance its position. The company's leadership must balance supporting the Benerit Group with managing Shaddiq's increasingly independent actions, creating a delicate political situation that could have significant consequences for the future of both the company and the Earth Sphere.
</Current Activities>


# Peil Technologies

<Overview>
Peil Technologies is one of the three major branches of the Benerit Group, making it one of the most powerful mobile suit manufacturers in the Earth Sphere. The company is characterized by its ruthless pursuit of profit and technological advancement, often at the expense of ethics and human welfare. Peil is led by two CEOs who make decisions collectively, representing a unique corporate structure even within the Benerit Group.
</Overview>

<Corporate Philosophy>
Peil Technologies operates on a purely transactional and profit-driven model. The company views everything, including human life, through the lens of cost-benefit analysis and return on investment. This approach has led them to pursue controversial technologies and engage in unethical practices when they believe the potential rewards justify the risks.

The company has maintained a secret research program into GUND Format technology despite the permanent ban following the Vanadis Incident. Their research involves creating "enhanced persons" - genetically modified humans designed specifically to pilot Gundams and withstand the data storm effects. These enhanced persons are treated as expendable assets, with Peil creating multiple clones of each subject and casually discarding those who fail or die in testing.

Peil's corporate culture emphasizes efficiency, technological superiority, and market dominance above all other considerations. They are willing to engage in corporate espionage, manipulation, and potentially lethal testing protocols to maintain their competitive edge. The company's leadership has demonstrated particular interest in acquiring or replicating the Gundam Aerial's technology to understand how Suletta Mercury can pilot it without suffering debilitating effects.
</Corporate Philosophy>

<Mobile Suit Development>
Peil Technologies produces a range of mobile suits known for their technological sophistication and specialized capabilities. Their designs include the Zowort line, which comes in standard and heavy variants. The Zowort Heavy variant can be equipped with additional weapons systems including missile launchers and beam cannons, making it highly effective in combat roles.

The company's most significant achievement is the FP/A-77 Gundam Pharact, a GUND Format mobile suit developed in violation of the ban. The Pharact demonstrates Peil's advanced understanding of Gundam technology and features a distinctive design with heavy armor and powerful GUND-Bit remote weapons. Like other Gundams, it can achieve high Permet scores but places tremendous strain on the pilot, leading to the enhanced person program.

Peil also manufactures the Demi-Gundam Panzer, a prototype mobile suit that represents their ongoing research into prohibited technologies. The company's mobile suits are noted for their emphasis on technological capability and combat effectiveness, often at the cost of pilot safety and ethical considerations.
</Mobile Suit Development>

<Relationships>
Peil Technologies is one of the three major branches of the Benerit Group, giving them significant influence within the conglomerate. They compete with the other major branches, Grassley Defense Systems and Jeturk Heavy Machinery, for market share and military contracts. This competition is intense but generally operates within established corporate parameters.

The company has taken particular interest in Shin Sei Development Corporation and the Gundam Aerial. They have attempted to acquire Aerial technology through both legitimate means (corporate negotiations) and covert operations (using Elan Ceres to investigate Suletta Mercury). Their interest in the Aerial stems from a desire to understand how Suletta can pilot it without the usual debilitating effects, as this could solve their enhanced person program's limitations.

Peil's relationship with other corporate entities is characterized by suspicion and mutual exploitation. They are willing to form temporary alliances when it serves their interests but will quickly abandon partners when they are no longer useful. The company's two-CEO structure creates unique internal dynamics, with both leaders needing to agree on major decisions.
</Relationships>

<Current Activities>
Peil Technologies continues to operate as a major Benerit Group member while secretly pursuing forbidden GUND Format research. The company maintains a front of compliance with the GUND Format ban while conducting illicit research and testing programs. Their enhanced person program, particularly the Elan Ceres line, represents their most significant investment in violating this prohibition.

The company has deployed multiple Elan Ceres clones, with Elan-04 infiltrating Asticassia School to investigate Suletta Mercury and the Gundam Aerial. After Elan-04's failure and death, Peil replaced him with Elan-05, continuing their mission to understand Aerial's secrets. This demonstrates both the company's resources and their callous attitude toward their enhanced persons.

Peil continues to develop and sell mobile suits to military and civilian customers while using profits to fund their prohibited research. The company monitors developments at GUND-ARM, Inc. and other potential sources of GUND Format technology, positioning themselves to acquire or exploit any breakthroughs. Their long-term goal appears to be achieving dominance over Gundam technology, which would give them unprecedented military and commercial advantages.

As tensions within the Benerit Group increase and Earth-Space relations deteriorate, Peil Technologies is maneuvering to secure its position regardless of how the conflict resolves. The company's leadership recognizes that controlling Gundam technology could be decisive in any future conflict, and they are determined to be the ones who possess this power.
</Current Activities>


# GUND-ARM

GUND-ARM, Inc. is a technology company founded by Miorine Rembran following her successful presentation at the Benerit Group's Incubation Party. Established with the goal of developing peaceful applications for GUND technology, the company represents a significant departure from traditional military-focused mobile suit development.

The company is headquartered at Earth House, where most of its employees are also residents. This unusual arrangement reflects the company's origins in student-led innovation and its connection to Earth House's diverse community of both Spacians and Earthians.

Miorine Rembran serves as President, leading the company's vision of developing medical and humanitarian applications for GUND technology rather than weapons. This mission contrasts sharply with the typical military focus of the mobile suit industry and has created both supporters and skeptics within the Benerit Group.

Key personnel include Suletta Mercury as the primary test pilot for the Gundam Aerial, and various Earth House members contributing their expertise in areas like mechanical engineering, business management, and public relations. The company has also acquired the Pharact and its development team from Peil Technologies, significantly depleting their initial funds.

The company's initial focus has been on developing medical technology, particularly prosthetic limbs and other devices that can help people like those injured in mining accidents on Earth. This mission resonates strongly with Earth House members who have witnessed the suffering caused by inadequate medical care in mining communities.

Despite its peaceful mission, the company faces significant challenges including regulatory hurdles imposed by competing corporate interests, technical obstacles in developing safe GUND applications, and public skepticism about Gundam technology following years of negative publicity about their dangers.

The company represents both hope for a more peaceful future and a threat to established military contractors within the Benerit Group. Its success could fundamentally change both the mobile suit industry and the relationship between Earth and Space.


# Jeturk Heavy Machinery

<Overview>
Jeturk Heavy Machinery is one of the three major branches of the Benerit Group and one of the most established mobile suit manufacturers in the Earth Sphere. The company is known for producing durable, powerful mobile suits designed for frontline combat applications. Led by CEO Vim Jeturk until his death during the Plant Quetta attack, the company is currently in a period of transition and rebuilding.
</Overview>

<Corporate Philosophy>
Jeturk Heavy Machinery emphasizes traditional military values and direct combat capability in its mobile suit designs. The company's philosophy centers on creating robust, powerful machines that can dominate opponents through superior armor, firepower, and close-combat effectiveness. This approach reflects Vim Jeturk's belief in strength and direct confrontation as the path to victory.

The company maintains strong pride in its position as one of the Benerit Group's founding members and a dominant force in mobile suit production. Jeturk's corporate culture emphasizes honor, strength, and competition, with these values reflected in both their mobile suit designs and their approach to business. The company is not above using aggressive tactics to maintain its market position, but prefers direct competition to the more subtle manipulations practiced by some of their rivals.

Jeturk Heavy Machinery places great importance on family and legacy, with the company being passed down through the Jeturk family. Vim Jeturk's expectation was that his son Guel would eventually inherit leadership of the company, creating family pressure that contributed to the tensions between them. The company's identity is closely tied to the Jeturk family reputation and honor.
</Corporate Philosophy>

<Mobile Suit Development>
Jeturk Heavy Machinery produces some of the most heavily armed and armored mobile suits in the Benerit Group arsenal. Their primary design, the Dilanza, is a mass-production mobile suit known for its durability and combat effectiveness. The Dilanza comes in multiple variants, including standard models and the Dilanza Sol, which is designed for actual combat rather than school duels.

The company's most sophisticated achievement is the MD-004 Darilbalde, a high-performance mobile suit equipped with advanced AI systems. The Darilbalde features a Decision Making AI that can assist pilots in combat by analyzing situations and recommending actions. However, this technology proved controversial when Guel Jeturk rejected the AI's assistance, preferring to rely on his own skills. The Darilbalde represents Jeturk's attempt to combine human piloting ability with advanced computer systems.

Jeturk also produces specialized variants like the MD-0031L Dilanza, a customized version piloted by Lauda Neill. The company's designs emphasize durability and offensive capability, with their mobile suits typically carrying heavy armor and powerful close-combat weapons. This design philosophy makes Jeturk suits particularly effective in direct confrontation and frontal assaults.
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<Relationships>
Jeturk Heavy Machinery has historically been one of the dominant forces within the Benerit Group, competing primarily with the other two major branches: Grassley Defense Systems and Peil Technologies. This competition is intense but generally operates within established boundaries, with each company maintaining its market niche and corporate identity.

The company's most significant recent relationship has been with Shin Sei Development Corporation and the Gundam Aerial. After Guel Jeturk's defeat by Suletta Mercury, Vim Jeturk became obsessed with understanding and defeating the Aerial's capabilities. This led Jeturk to invest heavily in developing the Darilbalde and other technologies specifically designed to counter Gundams.

The Jeturk family relationships are complex and have significant implications for the company. Vim Jeturk's death during the Plant Quetta attack, which occurred partly due to his pursuit of Gundam technology, left the company without clear leadership. Guel Jeturk, Vim's son and heir, was initially estranged from his father and is now struggling to rebuild the company while grappling with his complicated feelings about his father's legacy. Lauda Neill, Guel's illegitimate half-brother, remains loyal to both Guel and the company, creating family dynamics that will shape Jeturk's future.
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<Current Status>
Jeturk Heavy Machinery is currently in a state of crisis and rebuilding following Vim Jeturk's death at Plant Quetta. The company lost its leader and suffered significant damage to its reputation after Guel's repeated defeats by Suletta Mercury and the Gundam Aerial. These events exposed limitations in Jeturk's traditional design philosophy and called into question the company's ability to compete against GUND Format technology.

Guel Jeturk has returned to school after being held captive by Dawn of Fold, an experience that significantly changed his perspective. He is now attempting to rebuild Jeturk Heavy Machinery while dealing with the trauma of his experiences and the burden of his father's death. The company's future depends heavily on whether Guel can successfully transition from his former arrogant self to the more mature and thoughtful leader he is becoming.

Despite these challenges, Jeturk Heavy Machinery remains one of the three major Benerit Group branches with significant resources and capabilities. The company continues to produce mobile suits and maintain its military contracts. Its next major project appears to be the development of the Gundam Schwarzette in collaboration with GUND-ARM, Inc., representing a potential shift toward incorporating GUND Format technology rather than trying to defeat it.

As the Benerit Group faces increasing internal and external pressures, Jeturk Heavy Machinery's role in the coming conflicts remains uncertain. The company's traditional approach to mobile suit development may need to evolve in response to changing technology and tactics. Under new leadership, Jeturk could either reclaim its former dominance or fade in importance depending on how successfully Guel and his supporters can navigate the challenges ahead.
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# Dominicus

<Overview>
Dominicus is the special forces unit originally belonging to the Mobile Suit Development Council, now operating under the direct control of Cathedra, the auditing organization that oversees mobile suit development and enforces regulations throughout the Earth Sphere. As the military arm of Cathedra, Dominicus is responsible for investigating and suppressing violations of mobile suit development agreements, particularly the development and use of prohibited GUND Format technology.
</Overview>

<History and Formation>
Dominicus was formed by the Mobile Suit Development Council to serve as its enforcement arm, with the authority to investigate potential violations of mobile suit development regulations and take direct action when necessary. The unit was specifically created to address the threat posed by GUND Format technology and other potentially dangerous mobile suit advancements.

The unit's most significant early operation was the attack on the Vanadis Institute's Fólkvangr research facility in A.S. 101, known as the Vanadis Incident. Dominicus forces, led by pilots including Kenanji Avery, were deployed to destroy the facility and eliminate all GUND Format research. This operation resulted in numerous deaths and led to the permanent ban on GUND Format technology, establishing Dominicus's role as the enforcer of this prohibition.

Following the formation of the Benerit Group and the establishment of Cathedra as its auditing organization, Dominicus was placed under Cathedra's direct control. This effectively made the unit answerable to Delling Rembran, who serves as both President of the Benerit Group and Supervisor of Cathedra. The reorganization maintained Dominicus's mission while integrating it more closely into the Benerit Group's power structure.
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<Organization and Structure>
Dominicus operates as a highly trained special forces unit with both ground and space capabilities. The organization includes mobile suit pilots, ground forces, intelligence operatives, and support personnel. Members are selected for their combat skills, loyalty to the mission, and willingness to engage in difficult operations that may involve lethal force.

The unit maintains significant military resources, including specialized mobile suits designed for combating Gundams and other advanced threats. Dominicus pilots have access to advanced equipment like the Beguir-Beu and its successor models, mobile suits specifically designed with anti-Gundam capabilities.

As Cathedra's military arm, Dominicus has the authority to conduct investigations, make arrests, and use lethal force when necessary to suppress prohibited technology. This gives the unit considerable power throughout the Earth Sphere, as they can operate across corporate and political boundaries to pursue their objectives.
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<Relationships>
Dominicus operates under the direct control of Cathedra, which is led by Delling Rembran in his capacity as Supervisor. This places the unit within the complex power structure of the Benerit Group, though technically Cathedra maintains independence from direct corporate control to ensure fair auditing of all member companies.

The unit has a contentious relationship with mobile suit manufacturers who may be secretly developing prohibited technologies. While officially Dominicus serves the Mobile Suit Development Council and Cathedra, the reality is that various corporations, including Benerit Group members, have conducted secret GUND Format research that Dominicus has either failed to detect or been prevented from investigating.

Dominicus maintains surveillance on potential threats, including Shin Sei Development Corporation and other entities suspected of violating the GUND Format ban. The unit's effectiveness is sometimes limited by political considerations, as corporations with significant influence may be protected from thorough investigation.
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<Current Activities>
Dominicus continues to operate throughout the Earth Sphere, investigating potential violations of the GUND Format ban and other mobile suit development regulations. The unit monitors corporations, research facilities, and suspected development programs, using both overt investigations and covert surveillance.

The existence of functional Gundams, particularly the Gundam Aerial at Asticassia School of Technology, represents a significant failure of Dominicus's enforcement mission. The unit has had to confront the reality that despite decades of suppression, GUND Format technology has not only survived but is actively being used. This has forced Dominicus to adapt its strategies and resources to address renewed Gundam proliferation.

As tensions increase between Earth and Space, and as more prohibited mobile suits begin to appear, Dominicus faces growing challenges to its authority and effectiveness. The unit must navigate political pressures from the Benerit Group while simultaneously confronting real threats from Gundam technology and other advanced mobile suit developments that could destabilize the Earth Sphere.
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# Earth House

Earth House is a school faction at the Asticassia School of Technology that primarily serves Earthian students, though it also accepts some Spacians. The house functions as both a dormitory and a social community, providing support and solidarity for students who often face discrimination from the predominantly Spacian student body.

House members consist of students from diverse backgrounds, united by their Earthian heritage and shared experiences of marginalization within the institution. The house is notable for containing several farm animals including a chicken, a yak named Brahe, and a goat named Tiko, reflecting members' connections to agricultural life on Earth.

Despite facing regular discrimination from Spacian students, Earth House members generally maintain strong bonds of mutual support and solidarity. The house serves as a safe space where Earthians can express themselves freely and support each other against prejudice and unfair treatment.

Suletta Mercury is currently the only Spacian member within Earth House, having been accepted after initially facing hostility from some members. Her presence has helped bridge the gap between Earthians and Spacians within the house, though tensions and prejudices still exist.

Earth House also serves as the headquarters of GUND-ARM, Inc., employing most house members in the company's mission to develop peaceful applications for GUND technology. This arrangement has given the house greater significance within the school and provided its members with unprecedented opportunities to influence the future of mobile suit technology.

The house contains members from various academic departments, including piloting, mechanical, and management strategy. This diversity of skills has made Earth House well-suited for the complex work required to establish and operate GUND-ARM, Inc.

Members include Martin Upmont (House leader), Aliya Mahvash, Till Nys, Nika Nanaura, Nuno Kargan, Ojelo Gabel, Suletta Mercury, Lilique Kadoka Lipati, and Chuatury Panlunch. Each brings different perspectives and abilities that contribute to the house's unique character and resilience.


# Asticassia School of Technology

The Asticassia School of Technology is a prestigious educational institution run by the Benerit Group, serving as both an elite academy and training ground for future mobile suit pilots and corporate leaders. Located in space, the school represents the pinnacle of Spacian education and serves as a key recruitment and training center for the mobile suit industry.

The school is organized into various houses that serve as student dormitories and social units, with membership often tied to corporate affiliations or backgrounds. Major houses include Earth House (primarily for Earthian students), Jeturk House, Grassley House, and Burion House. These houses compete in various activities, most notably mobile suit dueling.

At the heart of the school's social structure is the famous Holder system, established by Delling Rembran. Under this system, the top mobile suit duelist wins the title of "Holder" and the right to marry the President's daughter (originally Miorine Rembran). Duels are used to settle disputes, determine relationships, and establish hierarchies within the student body.

The school offers various departments including piloting, mechanical engineering, and management strategy, reflecting the diverse needs of the mobile suit industry. Students receive cutting-edge education in mobile suit operation, maintenance, design, and the business aspects of the weapons industry.

Beyond academics, the school serves as a social microcosm of the broader tensions between Spacians and Earthians, with discrimination and conflict often mirroring the larger inequalities in the Earth Sphere. The recent establishment of GUND-ARM, Inc. at Earth House represents a significant development in the school's corporate landscape and technological focus.

The campus includes extensive training facilities, mobile suit hangars, testing grounds, and residential areas. It represents both opportunity and oppression, providing world-class education while maintaining the systems that perpetuate inequality between Earth and Space.