Matilda Ajan

Oasis of the White Base

Female officer of the Earth Federation Forces and commander of the Medea supply unit. She supported the White Base crew both materially and spiritually, serving as an object of admiration for Amuro Ray, but died in battle against the Black Tri-Stars.

Quotes

  • Her supplies were an oasis for the White Base crew.
  • Amuro's comment describing her as 'maybe an esper.'
  • In war, being the only ones who can create things is the pride of the supply unit.
  • Her phantom saying 'It's okay' to Amuro (theatrical version).
  • The first love-like woman for Amuro.

Trivia

  • Director Tomino requested a long-haired Southern European woman from Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, though he personally found it challenging.
  • Character designed with lipstick to emphasize femininity.
  • In the novel version, she survives, and her vehicle is a Columbus-class supply ship instead of a Medea.
  • Planned to invite the White Base crew to her wedding with fiance Woody Malden.
  • Voice actress Keiko Toda later transitioned to acting, but continues voicing this role in games and pachinko.
  • Appears in a scene from the theatrical 'Soldiers of Sorrow' that foreshadows Newtype depictions.

Alternate names

Matilda Ajan Lieutenant Matilda

Tags

Mobile Suit Gundam Earth Federation Forces Supply Unit White Base Died in Battle Character Female Officer Amuro Ray One Year War Newtype

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Southern European woman with long hair. Lipstick adds a feminine accent.
Eye color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Long hair
  • Wearing lipstick
Iconic items
  • Officer uniform
  • Matilda Squadron Medea Transport

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Devoted
Detailed personality
Holds strong beliefs and takes pride in her role of supplying goods—the only creation amid the destruction of war. Deeply attached to White Base and beloved by the crew.
Keywords
  • Devoted
  • Strong-willed
  • Sincere
  • Supportive
  • Attractive
Motto
Finds meaning in continuing to create things even amid the destruction of war
Talents
  • Excellent supply management ability
  • Command ability
  • Battle situation analysis ability
Skills
  • Medea transport piloting
  • Military duty execution
  • Logistics coordination
Motivation
Even in the midst of war, by continuing to create things in the form of supplies, she sought to preserve the meaning of the war
Favorite foods
Unknown
Favorite places
White Base, Jaburo
Disliked situations
Isolated and without aid, Death in battle

History

Backstory
Has a background of transferring from university to the officer academy. By special order from General Revil, she undertook the mission of delivering supplies to White Base using only Medea transports without escorts. She remained a pillar of emotional support for the White Base crew until she was killed in the Black Tri-Stars' attack. She was like an important first love for Amuro.
Debut date
May 1, 1979
Work title
Mobile Suit Gundam
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 9

General Revil's Special Mission

Significant event
General Revil's Special Mission
Description
Assigned the route to deliver supply materials to White Base using only Medea transports without escorts.

Battle with the Black Tri-Stars

Significant event
Battle with the Black Tri-Stars
Description
To save White Base, she repelled the Dom squad with her own Medea and rammed Ortega's Dom, but her cockpit was destroyed and she died.

Engagement and Marriage Promise

Significant event
Engagement and Marriage Promise
Description
Fiance from her officer academy days with Lt. Woody Malden; promised to hold a wedding ceremony in Jaburo after the Odessa operation.

Special Connection with Amuro

Significant event
Special Connection with Amuro
Description
An object of admiration for Amuro Ray; served as a recharging presence that supported him both materially and spiritually.

Relationships

Amuro Ray

Idolized

Her death greatly influenced Amuro's motivation to fight.

Woody Malden

Fiance

Fiance from officer academy days. There was also talk of a wedding in Jaburo.

Black Tri-Stars

Enemy

Enemy responsible for her death. In particular, her cockpit was destroyed by Ortega's Dom.

Medea Supply Unit

Medea Supply Unit: leader

Earth Federation Forces

Earth Federation Forces: unknown

White Base Crew

White Base Crew: supporter

Media appearances

Mobile Suit Gundam

Anime / Supporting

1979 TV Series

Mobile Suit Gundam Movie: Soldiers of Sorrow

Movie / Supporting

1981 Theatrical Release

Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: Gravity Front

Anime / Supporting

OVA 2008

Mobile Suit Gundam: War Chronicle Lost War Chronicles

Game / Supporting

Game

Voice cast and creators

Keiko Toda

Voice actor
Keiko Toda
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version
Notes
Original voice actress

Keiko Toda

Voice actor
Keiko Toda
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical Version

Keiko Toda

Voice actor
Keiko Toda
Language
Japanese
Version or series
MS IGLOO 2

Yoshiyuki Tomino

Creator name
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Role
Original author

Yoshikazu Yasuhiko

Creator name
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
Role
Character designer

Sunrise

Creator name
Sunrise
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Matilda Ajan Figure

Item name
Matilda Ajan Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Matilda Ajan Costume Set

Item name
Matilda Ajan Costume Set
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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