Sayla Mass

Newtype Girl, White Base Communications Officer and Pilot

A Newtype girl who used a pseudonym as a pretender, serving as the White Base communications officer and later as a pilot. Daughter of Zeon Zum Deikun and Char Aznable's real younger sister.

Quotes

  • The relationship between friends is important.
  • Weakling
  • That gentle Artesia couldn't possibly be on a Federation warship
  • That's mutual
  • Rebuked as weakling

Trivia

  • Real name is Artesia Som Deikun. Used a pseudonym after becoming the adopted daughter of the Mass family to escape Zabi family persecution.
  • Complex relationship with brother Char Aznable forms a key drama in the work.
  • The novel version depicts a romantic relationship with Amuro Ray and expresses more radical personality aspects.
  • In the Zeta Gundam theatrical version, her voice uses past lines from Yō Inoue, treated as an appearance.
  • Ranked 1st in the favorite heroine poll for 'Love and Battle Robot'.
  • High evaluation for figure models, especially the early 1/20 scale is popular.

Alternate names

Artesia Som Deikun Sayla Mass Artesia Artesia Deikun

Tags

Sayla Mass Gundam Newtype White Base Char Aznable Artesia Som Deikun Earth Federation Forces Female Pilot Universal Century One Year War

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
September 12
Birth year
U.C.0062

Appearance

Overall appearance
A young woman 165cm tall with three sizes 84-60-88, black short bob hair. Gentle yet resolute expression with a neat and refined atmosphere.
Height
Approximately 165cm
Weight
52kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Short bob black hair
  • Slightly slender build
  • Resolute expression
  • Petite with refined facial features
Iconic items
  • White Base uniform
  • Gundam pilot suit
  • Communication equipment
  • Handgun

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Patient and kind, but possesses a resolute will. Difficult to express emotions outwardly and remains calm, but shows warmth or sly smiles to those close to her. Harbors complex feelings toward her brother Char Aznable while suppressing negative emotions. Actively participates in battles as a pilot and has a caring nature that encourages her comrades.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Resolute
  • Calm and composed
  • Kind-hearted
  • Strong will
  • Highly independent
  • Hints of Newtype
  • Partnership
Motto
The relationship between friends is important.
Talents
  • Newtype aptitude
  • Communications officer proficiency
  • High mobile combat adaptability
  • Calm judgment
  • Leadership
Skills
  • Mobile suit piloting
  • Communications operator
  • Medical knowledge (aspiring doctor)
  • Close-quarters combat
  • Psychological motivation manipulation
Motivation
While understanding her brother and her own origins, fight for her comrades and the Earth Federation Forces, and after the war, live an independent life as an investor or similar.
Habits
Takes a resolute attitude toward those around her, but when alone or with close ones, sometimes shows her emotions openly.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Stock trading, Medical studies
Favorite places
Earth, Texas Colony, Luna Granada
Favorite colors
unknown
Music
unknown
Person
Brother Char Aznable, Amuro Ray
Disliked situations
Persecution by the Zabi family, Chaos of war, Sacrifices from brother's battles

History

Backstory
Born as the daughter of Zeon Zum Deikun, but after her father's death, faced persecution from the Zabi family, became the adopted daughter of the Mass family and exiled to Earth, living as "Sayla Mass." Aspiring to be a doctor, she participated in the war as the White Base communications officer. Holds a complex relationship with her brother Char Aznable (real brother Casval Rem Deikun) but acts calmly and resolutely. Later active as a mobile suit pilot, and after the war, becomes independent as an investor.
Debut date
April 7, 1979
Work title
Mobile Suit Gundam
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 2

Boarding White Base and Becoming Communications Officer

Significant event
Boarding White Base and Becoming Communications Officer
Description
Boarded White Base as a refugee and supported the crew as communications officer.

First Unauthorized Boarding of Gundam for Combat

Significant event
First Unauthorized Boarding of Gundam for Combat
Description
In Episode 16, boarded the Gundam without permission, engaged enemy soldiers but was captured and imprisoned.

White Base Defense Battle and Close-Quarters Combat

Significant event
White Base Defense Battle and Close-Quarters Combat
Description
Experienced close-quarters combat during the Ramba Ral unit's attack and commanded comrades.

Beginning G-Fighter Piloting

Significant event
Beginning G-Fighter Piloting
Description
From Episode 24 onward, piloted the G-Fighter and others as a pilot, achieving results.

Reunion with Char and Confession of Truth

Significant event
Reunion with Char and Confession of Truth
Description
Confessed to Bright Noa that Char is her real brother, causing ripples in the story.

Survival at the Battle of A Baoa Qu

Significant event
Survival at the Battle of A Baoa Qu
Description
Involved in the final battle with Char and Amuro but survived.

Relationships

Zeon Zum Deikun

Father

Proponent of Zeonism and deceased father. Suffered persecution from the Zabi family.

Char Aznable

Sibling

Real brother Casval Rem Deikun. Complex sibling relationship with deep bonds.

Thea Bo Mass

Guardian

Adoptive father. Protected her from the Zabi family's persecution.

Bright Noa

Mentor

Always respected, uniquely calls him with -san, indicating a strong trust relationship.

Amuro Ray

Comrade

Fellow White Base comrade with a gentlemanly relationship. The novel version depicts a different intimacy.

Mirai Yashima

Friend

Similar age and position, often acts together.

Ramba Ral

Ally

Encountered in battle as the son of her father's loyal retainer from childhood, sharing complex feelings.

Earth Federation Forces

Earth Federation Forces: unknown

White Base Crew

White Base Crew: teammate

Media appearances

Mobile Suit Gundam

Anime / Supporting

1979 TV series

Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation

Movie / Supporting

1985

Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam

Anime / Supporting

1985 TV series

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ

Anime / Supporting

1986 TV series

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin

Anime / Supporting

2015-2018

Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island

Movie / Supporting

2022

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

Anime / Supporting

2023

Voice cast and creators

Yō Inoue

Voice actor
Yō Inoue
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Mobile Suit Gundam TV series, Zeta Gundam theatrical version, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
Notes
Original voice actress

Megumi Han

Voice actor
Megumi Han
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island

Kaori Nazuka

Voice actor
Kaori Nazuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Mobile Suit Gundam-san

Yoshiyuki Tomino

Creator name
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Role
Original author

Yoshikazu Yasuhiko

Creator name
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
Role
Character designer

Nippon Sunrise

Creator name
Nippon Sunrise
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

1/20 Character Collection Figure Plastic Model

Item name
1/20 Character Collection Figure Plastic Model
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Figure 'Troubled Artesia'

Item name
Figure 'Troubled Artesia'
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

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