Connor Renard



Connor Renard (Kona Renado in Japanese) is a Psychic Pilot, who is the protagonist of Mobile Suit Gundam: PRAETOR.

Age: 17 (MSGP Part 1)

        19 (MSGP Part 2)

Themes: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ALGThcRq08 Go! Ace Pilot!!] (Part1)

                Towards Victory, Connor!!! (Part1-2)

                Tragic Fate (Part 2)

History:

Part 1

Connor Renard begins in a space colony held by the United Colonial Alliance, living a fairly ordinary life. While Connor is talking with some teenagers who attend the same school, he spots a beautiful girl with flowing blue hair. Pausing for a moment to admire her, he is suddenly embarrassed when she turns her head and appears to look at him. He quickly moves without looking, bumping into his adoptive sister, Katrina "Cat" Renard who immediately snaps at him to watch where he's going. While she yells, Connor looks to where the girl was only to notice that she's missing.

The colony is later caught in the crossfire between the United Earth Nations Military and the Freedom League forces which had begun a battle nearby. Connor is led by Cat to the industrial section of the colony, apparently due to something important being there. As Connor reaches an elevator, Cat tells him to sub-floor twelve before leaving him to run to a hangar.

Following Cat's instructions, Connor rides the elevator to sub-floor twelve, where he enters a dark hangar. Standing on a walkway ahead of him he sees Dr. Maria, his adoptive mother. After a brief discussion she activates the hangar's lights, revealing the BCX-001 Raidenheim Gundam. When Connor asks what it is, she replies that it's "the key to the future of Mobile Suits".

The Raidenheim Gundam emerges from the secret hangar to see UEN and FL forces exchanging fire inside the colony. He is quickly contacted by Cat, whose CMS-12 Cero has been damaged and is missing and arm. She instructs Connor to take over while she gets her machine to "the ark". Connor quickly comes under attack by a UNMS-07-2 Hoplite MKII, however he quickly destroys it thanks to the superior technology on the Raidenheim. After a fierce battle, in which he destroys two more Mobile Suits, the invaders withdraw. Connor then follows further instructions from Maria and heads to the colony harbour where he lands the Raidenheim with the warship Alexander.

After he receives further instructions on Mobile Suit combat from Cat, Connor is joined by Ace Pilot Rikon Alo and his friend Sam Hassall, who had seen the Alexander and thus had to come along too due it being a military secret, the ship leaves the colony. As it does so, the fighting between the UEN and FL recommences catching the Alexander in the crossfire. Connor launches in the Raidenheim again, while Rikon launches in his CMSX-107 Legion Gundam. Connor duels with Rikon's older brother Allen Alo, who is piloting his customised DCPT-01-C ZuGAI. Despite Allen's superior skill, the Raidenheim's sheer power and technological superiority prevents Allen from truly defeating Connor.

After their escape, Maria talks to Connor about the Raidenheim and why it was developed and why he has to pilot it, and why his is the only one who can pilot it. At first, Connor refuses to accept his role in her plan, his role in the entire BCX project, and chooses to stay in his room. After a series of dreams where he sees the girl from the colony, Rikon finally confronts Connor with the plain and simple truth; The Raidenheim was meant for him, and without its power there is no way that the Alexander or anyone on board, including Connor, were going to make it to friendly headquarters on the moon. Connor then takes up his role as a Mobile Suit pilot, but still grudgingly at first.

The Alexander stops at the UCA space station known as Havens Point, a nigh impregnable fortress that can repel anything up to, and including, an all out attack from both the UEN and FL space forces...combined. Once there, Connor undergoes additional training, clocking an impressive amount of simulator time which prompts Rikon to comment that he's a machine, to which Cat replies "only when he knows that, you know, the space forces of BOTH the main powers of Earth and your famous older brother are probably out to kill him and if he dies we're all screwed." Connor then quickly remarks "And that's just before Breakfast."

Havens Point comes under attack by an unknown enemy piloting machines that had the capability of self-repair, causing Connor, Cat and Rikon to launch alongside various defence forces. There, Connor helps in the defence of the station until he is confronted by what appears to be a unique command unit. He then comes under psychic attack, revealing that the pilot of the machine is the girl from the colony. While they fight, they also have a psychic conversation in which he learns her name; Alfimi Campbell. Their duel, and talk, is interrupted by the arrival of another unknown special unit piloted by a boy not much older than Connor. He informs Alfimi, whose mind is still connected to Connor's, that the "boss" has decided that Havens Point is unsuitable for their plans. Alfimi bids Connor farewell as her forces withdraw.

Connor leaves, along with the Alexander, heading for the lunar base. They're attacked by Allen and his forces along the way, but thanks to the technology on board the Raidenheim and some mixture of luck the ship reaches its destination. Once there, the crew and Connor are informed that they're to head to Earth to aid in the war effort. Sam is also conscripted into the military as a means to prevent him from revealing what he's seen.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">Once on Earth Connor starts to have dreams that contain Alfimi, often with them in some romantic or beautiful location. He quickly discovers that these dreams are in fact some form of real, only because he is actually speaking with Alfimi during them.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">The campaign on Earth is hard on Connor, as he faces the grimness of war and the suffering it causes on a level previously unknown to him. While Rikon constantly reminds Connor that they're fighting for a good cause; freedom for the colonies. Despite this, Connor continues to get more and more depressed as the battle continue. Cat notices this and tries to comfort Connor with memories of their childhood. This seems to work as Connor's spirits lift.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">During the battle for the Calabria spaceport, Connor and Allen face off again. During their duel, Allen compliments Connor for his improved skills and recognises him as a worthy rival for the first time. Connor emerges victorious in this duel, disabling Allen's ZuGAI. The battle is interupted by the arrival of Alfimi and her forces. She expresses a form of romantic feelings towards Connor and asks him to come "home" with her. Sam interrupts her, revealing his own psychic powers to everyone, and attacks her mobile suit with his Altair. Connor stands conflicted as the two fight, various memories repeating in his head over and over. Eventually he comes to his sense when Alfimi is about to shoot Sam down. He then attacks Alfimi with the Raidenheim's full power, driving her off, but disabling the Raidenheim in the process. Alfimi asks Connor why he tried to hurt her, despite knowing that he was unconscious. She then remarks "It seems I lose today." She once again bids Connor farewell, referring to him as "Watashi no Connor" ("My Connor" translated, "My beloved Connor" in the English dub).

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">While Connor is unconscious he hears a voice, which sounds like a older and darker version of his voice, telling him to awaken. It says he desires power above everything, not matter what for. After the voice sharply commands "Awaken" Connor regains consciousness. He finds Cat sleeping next to his bed, prompting him to smile.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">The following day, Connor discovers that he is at the UCA-held Earth headquarters, in Cuba. Cat takes Connor to another hangar, much like the one in the Colony, where once again Maria is waiting for him. She asks Connor if he thinks he's ready to fight again. Connor replies that ready or not, he'll need to fight again. The lights turn on revealing the BCX-101 Shiro Gundam. Maria proceeds to inform Connor that it has "in excess of five times the Raidenheim's power".

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">The base comes under attack from the UEN forces, including Allen piloting the new EMSX-00 Noctyr Gundam. However, even Allen finds the Shiro Gundam too powerful for him. The UEN forces are defeated and Allen once again salutes Connor before withdrawing.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">The Alexander and its crew are hastily recalled back to space as the Lunar Base comes under attack. Connor immediately senses Alfimi and rushes off to blunt the enemy attack. When he does this he faces Alfimi again, who is pleased to see him again and affectionately remarks "You came to me right away!" Connor calmly replies that he intends to defeat her and bring her back to the Alexander.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt"> While the actual attack is led by another unknown commander, the boy from earlier in the series identified as Peter, Connor duels with Alfimi who constantly shows him images of their life together and how happy they could be but Connor does not relent.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">During this fight, the leader of this unknown force appears and reveals his name to be Gage H. Lanran. While his actual goal remains unclear, he declares that he will end the conflicts which plague Earth.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">The battle goes badly for the unknowns as the UCA forces, joined by the Alexander, launch a counter attack that drives the unknowns back. Peter orders Alfimi to withdraw, which prompts Connor to charge right at her. Their Mobile Suits enter into a deadlock, while a portal opens behind Alfimi. Knowing that driving Alfimi through the portal will close it, Connor boosts forwards while their MS swords are locked pushing her through the portal but failing to escape before it closes behind him.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">Connor and Alfimi are seen together outside their Mobile Suits, sharing a bed. She asks Connor how wonderful it is, to which Connor replies "...together…"

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">PART 2

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">Connor appears alongside a force of unknowns at the destruction of Athens, apparently leading them, piloting the BCX-101-U Neue Shiro Gundam. His skills apparently improved to otherwise impossible levels enabling him to control the Neue Shiro Gundam as it moved faster than computers could register.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">Connor moved to destroy the Alexander, but was prevented from doing so by Cat. She asked if he was piloting the Neue Shiro Gundam, to which he replied his intention, though monotonously. Alfimi appeared with her Varis Gundam next his Mobile Suit, taunting Cat by using Connor and her apparent control over him.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">While Cat distracted Alfimi and Connor by communicating, Sam attacked both Mobile Suits with his power CMA-003 Juggernaut in an attempt to capture Connor. However, Connor used his Gundam to overpower the Mobile Armour, causing Sam to be amazed at the Machines raw power.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">Ultimately, the attack fails and Alfimi withdraws along with Connor. Cat calls out to Connor, begging him to stay. Connor replies "...Cat" before departing, leaving Cat in tears.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">Skills:

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">Connor is psychic, though his powers are minor when compared to Sam's. Instead, he makes up for it with rapidly improving piloting skills as shown by his rivalry with Allen. He is able to compensate for the difference in power between his Raidenheim Gundam and Alfimi's Varis Gundam thanks to his skills.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">Personality:

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">Connor is a caring individual who at first loathes conflict and war and tries to avoid it. When he has to fight, he becomes a determined individual who wont let death deter him from his goal. He puts his friends lives ahead of his own and is willing to sacrifice his own life to save others, as demonstrated at the end of Part 1. When the horrors of war began to really upset him, Connor became more and more depressed until Cat comforted him and told him to cheer up. While he is unconscious, he accepts that he does desire power so he can wield it for a good cause.

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">Mobile Suits:

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">BCX-001 Raidenheim Gundam

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">BCX-101 Shiro Gundam

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">BCX-101-U Neue Shiro Gundam

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">Quotes:

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"Why can't Earth let us live in peace?!!"

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"If I have to fight, then I will. But I won't enjoy it!"

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"You're the only person who can guarantee our survival. If you don't fight, we'll all die."

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"...Alright, I'll do it…"

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">-Rikon and Connor

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"Why are you here?"

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"Connor...can you...please...come home with me?"

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"What?!"

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"You'll be very happy! I Promise!!"

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">-Connor and Alfimi

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"Even if I'm not ready to fight again, I still have to."

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"I won't leave without you, my dear Connor…"

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"...you don't have to."

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">-Alfimi and Connor, during their final duel in part 1

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"Together...at last...Isn't this wonderful, dear Connor?"

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"...Together…"

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">Alfimi and Connor, end of part 1

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"C-Connor!!! Come to your senses, Man!"

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"...Stay out of the way…"

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">-Sam and Connor, at the destruction of Athens

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"CONNOR!!! Wait! Please, don't go. Please…"

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">"...Cat."

<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt">Cat and Connor, at the destruction of Athens