In Mobile Suit Gundam SEED’s PHASE-19, “Fangs of the Enemy,” Andrew Waldfeld asks Kira Yamato how a war ends. The English title is an editorial translation. Japanese write-ups vary in the order of the words used for “time limit.”
The conversation at Waldfeld’s residence
Kira and Cagalli meet Waldfeld in Banadiya. After an attack, they go to his residence, where Kira has to speak to the man whose forces he has been fighting. The meeting takes place before Waldfeld suffers the injuries associated with his later appearance.
Winning a battle does not set the terms of peace
A match has a clock, a score and rules for deciding who wins. Kira can drive off an attacker and still face another battle the next day. Waldfeld is asking what would make both sides stop fighting at all. His question reaches beyond anything a pilot can settle by being better in the cockpit.
The Desert Tiger away from the battlefield
The official profile mentions Waldfeld’s particular taste in coffee. His easy manner in town and at home makes the conversation more unsettling: the person asking Kira about the costs of war is also the enemy commander making choices that keep it going.
Related collectibles
The official character profile lists the LaGOWE and the BuCUE separately. The LaGOWE is the model to look for when collecting Waldfeld’s machines. Official coffee merchandise also existed as a separate tie-in to his hobby.
Sources and product references
Official PHASE-19 synopsis ／ Official character profile ／ Official merchandise announcement
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