Garma Zabi

Overview

Garma Zabi is a major military officer of the Principality of Zeon in Mobile Suit Gundam and related works. As the fourth and youngest son of Sovereign Degwin Sodo Zabi, he holds the rank of commander within the Zeon Earth Attack Force during the One Year War. Celebrated for his high social status and refined appearance, he commands strong popular support while striving to prove his capabilities on the frontline.

Appearance

Garma is described as a handsome young man with sanpaku eyes characteristic of the Zabi bloodline. He has short purple hair and wears a military uniform consisting of a green long-sleeved jacket adorned with epaulettes, along with white gloves.

Personality

Raised in a privileged environment, Garma possesses an earnest and kind-hearted nature, making him the sole member of the Zabi family to maintain good terms with all his relatives. He works diligently rather than relying solely on his lineage, winning the respect of subordinates and local populations alike. However, his noble upbringing leaves him naive and overly trusting at times, occasionally showing impatience to prove his worth.

Abilities

As commander of the Earth Attack Force, Garma demonstrates competent leadership by securing local cooperation in occupied territories. He is also an active pilot who personally leads from the front, operating customized machinery including a brown and green Dopp fighter and a Zaku II FS Type.

Background

Born as the youngest son of Sovereign Degwin Sodo Zabi, Garma attended the Zeon Military Academy before ascending to high military office. During the One Year War, he took charge of North American operations as the Earth Attack Force commander. In New Yark, he formed a deep romantic bond with Icelina Eschonbach. During engagements against the Earth Federation ship White Base, he was betrayed by his trusted friend Char Aznable, who maneuvered him into a fatal trap. In his final moments, Garma attempted a suicidal ramming attack with his Gaw carrier.

Relationships

Garma is the fourth son of Degwin Sodo Zabi and the younger brother of Gihren, Kycilia, Dozle, and Sasro Zabi. He shared a close bond with his academy classmate Char Aznable, trusting him implicitly without realizing Char harbored a vendetta against the Zabi family that led to his death. He was deeply committed to Icelina Eschonbach, harboring hopes of marriage even if it meant resigning from the military.

Trivia

Following his death in battle, his brother Gihren orchestrated a grand state funeral, utilizing his demise as war propaganda. Due to his appealing design and tragic trajectory, Garma attained significant popularity among viewers during the original broadcast.