Cagalli

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Cagalli Yula Athha (卡嘉莉)
Alias(es)	“Wild Boar Princess” / “Boar Princess”; Princess of Orb
Species/Race	Natural; not genetically modified at Mendel. Her Newtype potential is later assessed but not conclusively confirmed in the provided account. 25 37 325
Gender	Female
Affiliation	United Emirates of Orb; Celestial Being
Occupation/Role	Adopted daughter of Orb Representative Uzumi Yula Athha; mobile-weapon pilot; later referred to as Major Cagalli Yula Athha. 25 188
Status	Active
First Appearance	20

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Simulator ace candidate	20, 25	Cleared the simulator’s highest difficulty within two days; the “game” is revealed as a simplified Natural-compatible mobile-suit operating system used to identify prospective pilots.
Bigro Custom trainee	68, 72	Begins repeated simulator and live-unit instruction against Cima and Haman. She is initially thoroughly outmatched, including five consecutive simulator losses to Cima.
First live-combat pilot	75, 76	Pilots a standard green Bigro Custom against a Ginn piloted by “Ali al-Saachez.” Uses timed cluster-warhead tactics, intercepts eight wire-guided anti-ship missiles, and returns the damaged Silver Wind to the Gwameir.
Newtype-assessment candidate	325–327	Testing identifies an “Earth attribute” and a will to persevere and protect. She reaches her limits while attempting to operate the Newtype-exclusive Freedom; Kurisu then initiates a further test associated with a possible SEED awakening. Her operational Newtype qualification remains unconfirmed.
Astray Gundam pilot	352, 355, 359	Adapts to the rewritten controls of the Astray Gundam Cape Gooseberry, develops confidence using its thruster-equipped shield offensively, and improves her beam-saber handling.
Developing combat benchmark	423	Kong Fang considers her capable despite not being a professional soldier, using her performance as a practical point of comparison in combat analysis.

Background / History

Cagalli is the adopted daughter of Orb’s representative, Uzumi Yula Athha. She is also Kira Yamato’s biological older sister; both are descendants of Dr. Ulen Hibiki, though Cagalli was not genetically modified at Mendel. 25 27 72

Before the fall of Heliopolis, she independently investigated Orb’s concealed mobile-suit development project because she believed Uzumi had deceived her. After Heliopolis collapsed, she was brought aboard Celestial Being’s flagship, the Gwameir, where she became Flay Allster’s roommate. 20 25

Cagalli discovered that the simulator she had obsessively played was a Natural-compatible mobile-suit operating system. After learning of Celestial Being’s stated goal of ending war and leading humanity into deep space, she volunteered to join the organization rather than return immediately to Orb. She wanted to judge Celestial Being’s ideals and power firsthand, while also seeking answers about Kira. 26 28 38

When Ledonir Kisaka arrived to retrieve her, Cagalli refused to leave. Uzumi anticipated her decision and instead authorized Kisaka to remain aboard as her observer and protector. Cagalli subsequently disclosed Celestial Being’s Natural-pilot mobile-suit capability to him, helping Orb understand the organization’s strategic significance. 39

Appearance

Cagalli frequently favors practical men’s clothing, hats, and other attire that makes movement easier. Her presentation is sufficiently androgynous that Flay initially mistakes her for a boy. 20 325 717

• Usually dresses for mobility rather than fashion or cosmetics. 20 717
• Casually removes her denim jacket before testing, revealing a short-sleeved tank top; Aina is accustomed to this behavior. 325
• Wears a Celestial Being-issued normal suit and helmet when piloting mobile weapons. 76
• At a later breakfast gathering, wears a grass-green striped bikini with a reverse-colored striped swimsuit apron chosen by her female attendant. 708

Personality

Cagalli is upright, strong-willed, and intensely stubborn. Her early political outlook is described as naïve, but she is willing to confront hidden truths—including Orb’s involvement in military development, Kira’s origins, and Celestial Being’s overwhelming power—rather than accept comforting explanations. 25 27 36

She has a blunt temper and reacts strongly to insults, particularly the “Boar Princess” nickname used by Haman and Cima. Nevertheless, she accepts criticism when it is necessary, repeatedly returns to training after defeat, and does not abandon people in danger. 68 72 76

Cagalli grows into a more politically perceptive and practical leader. She quickly grasps military classifications, asks pointed questions about stealth technology, coordinates repairs through her authority, and recognizes the strategic circumstances that unite Orb, Plant, and Celestial Being. 149 342 347 839 856

Abilities & Skills

Mobile-Weapon Piloting

Cagalli’s initial talent is identified through Celestial Being’s simulator system. Although inexperienced beside veteran pilots and Newtypes, she learns rapidly through practice and adapts to unfamiliar machines. 25 68 352

• Cleared the simulator’s highest difficulty before knowing it was a pilot-screening program. 20 25
• Uses experience from simulation to manage firing arcs, evasion, and interception in live combat. 75 76
• Can operate both large mobile armors and humanoid mobile suits despite differing cockpit layouts. 72 352
• Remains below elite pilots such as Haman and Cima, especially in high-speed maneuvering. 72 356 358

Bigro Custom Combat

Her first combat machine is a standard green Bigro Custom, a heavily armored large mobile armor. Its durability lets her survive attacks that would be more dangerous to a lighter unit. 72 75 76

• Fires the nose-mounted Mega Particle Cannon in combat. 75
• Uses triple-mounted 120 mm machine cannons for suppressive fire and missile interception. 75 76
• Employs quad missile launchers with one-second timed cluster-warhead fuses to disable a Ginn’s joints, sensors, and antennas. 76
• Uses the unit’s mechanical claws to tow the damaged Silver Wind back to the Gwameir. 76

Newtype Potential and SEED Testing

Cagalli undergoes Newtype assessment after earlier uncertainty over whether she possesses such abilities. Her results emphasize an “Earth attribute” and a protective will, but her limits prevent safe combat use of a Newtype-exclusive machine without substantial training. 37 325 327

• Attempts to pilot the ZGMF-X10A Freedom during testing. 326
• Continues despite exhaustion and disappointment, insisting on further testing. 326 327
• Her test is associated with a possible SEED awakening, though the supplied account does not establish a completed or repeatable power. 327

Tactical and Political Insight

Cagalli combines firsthand piloting experience with a practical interest in military technology and statecraft.

• Quickly distinguishes mass-produced, commander, modified ace, and specialized mobile-suit categories. 342
• Correctly connects the Gwameir’s stealthy movements to Minovsky Particle dispersion. 347
• Recognizes shared strategic vulnerabilities between Orb, Plant, and Celestial Being, contributing to the perspective behind the Anti-War United Front. 856
• Uses her rank and Orb influence to keep repair and coordination work moving decisively. 839

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Standard green Bigro Custom — Borrowed large mobile armor used for training and her first real battle; armed with a Mega Particle Cannon, missiles, machine cannons, and mechanical claws. 72 75 76
• Cape Gooseberry — An Astray Gundam with a Celestial Being-rewritten operating system familiar enough for Cagalli to adapt quickly. 352
• Thruster-equipped shield — Cape Gooseberry’s shield can be used as both protection and an offensive ramming or striking weapon. 355
• Beam saber — Used by Cagalli aboard Cape Gooseberry during testing and combat practice. 359
• ZGMF-X10A Freedom — A Newtype-exclusive mobile suit she attempts to operate during assessment; she is not yet cleared to use it in actual combat. 326
• Special Bio-Sensor Helmet — Newtype-testing equipment proposed for evaluating her potential. 37

Relationships

• Kira Yamato — Biological younger brother. Their first direct conversation occurs while both are in mobile weapons, and they later develop mutual respect while confronting Orb’s political reality together. 27 147 149
• Uzumi Yula Athha — Adoptive father and Orb’s representative. Cagalli resents his secrecy but remains bound by his decisions and Orb’s future. 25 38 900
• Luther Deikun — Leader of Celestial Being. He recruits her after recognizing her simulator ability, challenges her beliefs about power, and becomes the person with whom she ultimately chooses to remain. 27 36 874
• Flay Allster — Roommate aboard the Gwameir. Cagalli initially helps Flay understand Celestial Being, and their relationship develops into supportive friendship. 20 38 505
• Aina Sahalin — Supportive friend and mediator. Aina helps Cagalli settle into Celestial Being, assists during her Newtype assessment, and supports her decision to sortie in Cape Gooseberry. 26 325 352
• Haman Karn — Rival and live-combat instructor. Haman repeatedly mocks Cagalli’s abilities but also protects and supervises her in battle. 72 75 134
• Cima Garahau — Competitive instructor and frequent sparring partner. Cima trains Cagalli in the Bigro Custom and later evades her pursuit in the Gerbera. 68 197 356
• Ledonir Kisaka — Orb officer assigned to retrieve, protect, and observe Cagalli after she refuses to return to Orb. 39
• Athrun Zala — Cagalli realizes she has feelings for him; their later interactions show gratitude and growing mutual respect. 356 850

Story Role / Major Arcs

Heliopolis Survivor and Celestial Being Recruit

Cagalli is stranded aboard the Gwameir following Heliopolis’s collapse. Her exceptional simulator performance draws Luther’s attention, and the revelation that the simulator is a Natural-compatible mobile-suit system leads her to volunteer for Celestial Being. 20 25 27

Training and First Victory

Cagalli trains under Cima and Haman, enduring repeated losses before participating in the rescue of the Silver Wind. In her first battle, she damages Ali al-Saachez’s Ginn, neutralizes incoming missiles, and rescues the damaged civilian vessel. 68 72 75 76

Reunion with Kira and Political Maturation

After learning that Kira is her biological brother, Cagalli chooses to remain near the Gwameir and the pursuing Archangel. Their later private discussions force Kira to confront Orb’s political danger while showing Cagalli’s growth beyond her earlier naïveté. 27 38 147 149

Newtype Assessment

Cagalli undergoes formal evaluation alongside Flay. Her protective resolve is identified as a defining trait, but attempting to operate the Freedom pushes her beyond her limits and prompts further experimental testing. 322 325 327

Cape Gooseberry Pilot

Cagalli begins piloting the Astray Gundam Cape Gooseberry, adapting to its revised operating system and learning to exploit its shield and beam saber. Her pursuit of Cima’s Gerbera demonstrates both her persistence and the remaining limits of her high-speed combat ability. 352 355 359

Orb Leadership and Alliance Politics

As Orb’s position in the war grows more complicated, Cagalli takes on greater responsibility in logistical coordination and strategic discussion. She recognizes the common vulnerabilities linking Orb, Plant, and Celestial Being, supporting the formation of the Anti-War United Front. 833 839 856

Notable Quotes

“I'm not going back!” 38

“I'll stay with Luther.” 874