Daguza Mackle tells Banagher Links that even a cog has its pride in episode 3 of the Gundam Unicorn OVA, “The Ghost of Laplace.” “Even a Cog Has Its Pride” is an editorial translation of 「歯車には歯車の意地がある」.
The exchange at Laplace
The Unicorn brings them to the remains of Laplace, the former prime minister’s residence. Banagher has to decide what to do with the coordinates the mobile suit presents. Daguza faces a similar question as a member of ECOAS, a Federation special operations unit.
How a small part can still make a choice
A cog turns within a larger machine. Daguza insists that his duties still leave room for judgment. His later actions show Banagher what it means to choose something worth taking responsibility for, even when others have already told him what to do.
Where to find the scene
Look for “The Ghost of Laplace,” episode 3 of the OVA. In the television edit, Gundam Unicorn RE:0096, look for episode 9, “Retribution.”
A Gundam Card Game card inspired by the scene
The official English card title is “The Stubborn Cog.” Its number is GD01-103 and it is a Command card with a Daguza Mackle Pilot effect.
Blue Common Command card
Sources
Official OVA episode 3 synopsis
Quote feature on d Anime Store
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