Lacus

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Lacus Clyne (拉克丝)
Alias(es)	Plant’s songstress; Lady Lacus
Species/Race	Coordinator; Newtype 77 102 136
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Clyne Faction; Anti-War United Front 85 94
Occupation/Role	Political heir to Siegel Clyne; Clyne Faction leader; public singer and anti-war spokesperson 59 199 660
Status	Active 871
First Appearance	Mentioned in Chapter 13; appears on-page in Chapter 16 13 16

Background / History

Lacus is Siegel Clyne’s daughter and political heir within the Clyne Faction. Her engagement to Athrun Zala was publicly presented as a model marriage under Plant’s marriage-control regulations, making it both a personal commitment and a symbol of cooperation between the Clyne and Zala factions. 16 59

As the war deepened the divide between Coordinators and Naturals, Lacus argued that Plant could not be allowed to embrace racial extremism. She initially maintained her engagement to Athrun because its survival left open a possibility of reconciliation with Patrick Zala and his faction. 59 208

During preparations for the Junius Seven memorial ceremony, Lacus deliberately extended the civilian ship Silver Wind’s survey mission in hopes of contacting Celestial Being. The decision brought the vessel into danger from disguised Eurasian special forces, but resulted in her rescue and first meeting with Celestial Being aboard the Gwameir. 71 77

Luther Deikun identifies Lacus as a Newtype during their meeting. She subsequently helps form an Anti-War United Front between the Clyne Faction, Celestial Being, and Orb, then participates in a secret understanding with Atlantic Federation Deputy Foreign Minister George Allster against Logos and Blue Cosmos. 77 94 101

After returning to Plant, Lacus processes intelligence from Celestial Being, advises Siegel on Supreme Council strategy, and increasingly takes responsibility for Clyne Faction affairs. By late March, she is operating from Siegel’s study as the faction’s effective leader. 202 204 660

Appearance

Lacus is a slender young woman with long pink hair. She is commonly accompanied by a pink Haro and presents herself with the polished grace expected of Plant’s most visible songstress. 77 101

• Long pink hair, often tied or protected with a shower cap when bathing. 101
• Slender build. 78
• Frequently carries Pink Haro. 59 136
• Uses Plant civilian helmets and uniforms when traveling aboard the Silver Wind. 136

Personality

Lacus is gentle, poised, and exceptionally composed under public or military pressure. Even while facing hostile reporters, armed attacks, or skeptical ZAFT officers, she chooses careful phrasing and maintains a calm public manner. 71 136 199

Behind that image, she is pragmatic and politically assertive. She treats peace as an objective requiring alliances, intelligence work, public perception, and difficult compromise rather than mere idealism. She can directly challenge Siegel’s assumptions, propose institutional reforms, and connect private relationships to factional strategy. 203 204 871

Her Newtype resonance intensifies her sense of connection with people who share her ideals, particularly Luther and his companions. Lacus recognizes that this affinity can influence her feelings and attempts to judge such bonds rationally. 78 101 136

Abilities & Skills

Newtype Abilities

Lacus is a Newtype whose resonance was first recognized by Luther Deikun after her rescue.

• Her singing can draw the attention of other Newtypes over distance. 77 78
• She can sense Haman Karn’s presence and exchange mental messages with her. 136
• Resonance accelerates communication and creates affinity between Newtypes with compatible ideals. 78
• Her singing-based contact attempt leaves her severely exhausted and cannot be immediately repeated. 77
• Lacus understands that her Newtype identity has major political implications because it transcends the Natural–Coordinator divide. 136

Political Strategy and Diplomacy

Lacus is an influential negotiator and planner within Plant politics.

• Proposed using the Junius Seven memorial investigation as an unofficial channel to contact Celestial Being. 59
• Helped establish the Anti-War United Front with Celestial Being and Orb. 85 101
• Reached a secret agreement with George Allster’s Atlantic Federation faction against Logos and Blue Cosmos. 94 136
• Advised Siegel on reshaping the Defense Committee to support Patrick Zala’s Speakership while preserving Clyne influence. 204
• Assessed Celestial Being’s Newtype potential at 50% after observing its battlefield capabilities. 206
• Articulated the ideological divide between the Clyne and Zala factions: equality between Naturals and Coordinators versus Coordinator supremacy. 657

Singing and Public Influence

As Plant’s songstress, Lacus has exceptional public visibility and uses music to inspire loyalty and morale.

• Her songs dominate public spaces in April First City, demonstrating her widespread influence. 60
• She sings to reassure the Silver Wind crew during their crisis near Junius Seven. 71
• She becomes a focal point of Plant’s anti-war movement and press attention. 199
• Her public role is later maintained through Meer Campbell’s transformation and impersonation. 701 704

Equipment / Items

• Pink Haro — Lacus’s constant companion; assists her with information access aboard the Silver Wind. 59 174
• Silver Wind — Unarmed civilian vessel used for the Junius Seven memorial investigation and Lacus’s initial contact with Celestial Being. 59 71
• Clyne Faction intelligence — Information acquired through Celestial Being and used by Lacus to develop political plans. 202

Relationships

• Siegel Clyne — Father, Supreme Council chairman, and political mentor. Their relationship is affectionate but increasingly defined by Lacus’s role as his trusted heir and strategic equal. 59 203 204
• Athrun Zala — Fiancé. Their engagement begins as a public symbol of Clyne–Zala unity; Lacus initially preserves it for political reasons, though she later supports ending it. 16 59 871
• Luther Deikun — Celestial Being leader and close political ally. Their Newtype resonance creates a powerful personal affinity, and Lacus develops genuine feelings for him. 77 101 207
• Meer Campbell — Trusted confidante and “sister.” Meer agrees to resemble and publicly act as Lacus, while Lacus later operates through Meer’s body during the identity switch. 658 701 704
• Cagalli Yula Athha — Anti-war ally and fellow Newtype. Lacus works with her through Celestial Being and receives recognition for the Clyne Faction’s covert support of Orb. 102 854
• Haman Karn — Fellow Newtype and Celestial Being member. They communicate mentally after Lacus’s departure from the Gwameir. 77 136
• Teresa “Tessa” Testarossa — Celestial Being fleet commander. Tessa welcomes Lacus into the Anti-War United Front and openly expresses interest in becoming close to her. 85
• George Allster — Atlantic Federation deputy foreign minister and political ally against Logos. Lacus reaches a secret agreement with him through Celestial Being’s mediation. 94 101
• Kira Yamato — Allied in the effort to oppose the Earth Alliance and establish a “new order.” 847

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Clyne–Zala political bridge — Serves as the Clyne Faction’s heir while her engagement to Athrun symbolizes a fragile connection between Plant’s opposing factions. 16 59
• Junius Seven contact mission — Risks the Silver Wind and her own safety to establish informal contact with Celestial Being. 59 71 77
• Formation of the Anti-War United Front — Aligns the Clyne Faction with Celestial Being, Orb, and elements of the Atlantic Federation opposed to Logos and Blue Cosmos. 85 94 101
• Plant political leadership — Becomes a central strategist in the Clyne Faction, shaping Supreme Council policy, intelligence use, and wartime public messaging. 202 204 660
• Meer identity operation — Entrusts Meer with impersonating her for a public appearance amid escalating Clyne–Zala tensions. 658 701 704
• Anti-war alliance and new order — Works with Kira, Athrun, and Cagalli against the Earth Alliance while advocating a new political order. 847 854
• Carpentaria consolidation — Manages the aftermath of military deployments, expands Clyne Faction influence within Carpentaria Base, and considers the welfare of its civilians and children. 869

Notable Quotes

“Celestial Being will definitely foresee it. Otherwise, they cannot be the Celestial Being we need.” 59

“This war cannot continue like this. Otherwise, matters between us and the natural humans will become increasingly impossible to resolve.” 71

“A fact that will be discovered sooner or later only becomes more troublesome the more it is concealed, doesn't it?” 135

Trivia

• Lacus’s voice and image are pervasive enough in April First City that Athrun encounters her advertisements and songs throughout the city. 60
• She refers to the Clyne Faction’s view of Naturals and Coordinators as equal parts of humanity. 657
• Lacus regards compromise as necessary even while pursuing a better future, rejecting the idea that an ideal outcome can always be achieved immediately. 664