Athrun Zala

Athrun Zala is a skilled mobile suit pilot for the military organization ZAFT, which is composed of genetically enhanced humans known as Coordinators. He is the son of a high-ranking official within the organization, which places him in a position of both privilege and scrutiny. His abilities in combat are matched by his technical prowess, often seen working on or modifying mobile suits to improve their performance.

Personality-wise, Athrun Zala is introspective and serious, carrying a strong sense of duty and loyalty towards his friends and his cause. However, his loyalty is often tested by his strong sense of justice and his personal feelings towards those on the opposing side of the conflict, including his childhood friend. This internal conflict makes him a complex character, as he struggles to reconcile his duties with his personal beliefs.

At the beginning, Athrun Zala is deeply involved in military operations against the Earth Alliance, piloting one of the most advanced mobile suits in the ZAFT fleet. His skills and strategic thinking make him a valuable asset to his team, but his encounters with his past and the realities of war lead him to question the morality of the conflict and his role within it.