George de Sand
A character from Mobile Fighter G Gundam. He is the Neo-France representative Gundam Fighter and the young head of the prestigious Sand noble family. Participating in the Gundam Fight to uphold his family's pride and the honor of his homeland, he pilots the GF13-009NF Gundam Rose. Dedicated to the code of chivalry, he eventually inherits the title of Jack of Diamonds within the Shuffle Alliance.
Overview
A character from Mobile Fighter G Gundam. He is the Neo-France representative Gundam Fighter and the young head of the prestigious Sand noble family. Participating in the Gundam Fight to uphold his family's pride and the honor of his homeland, he pilots the GF13-009NF Gundam Rose. Dedicated to the code of chivalry, he eventually inherits the title of Jack of Diamonds within the Shuffle Alliance.
Appearance
He is a refined young man with distinctive long orange hair and purple eyes. His standard attire consists of a white military uniform featuring red cuffs, light blue pauldrons, and a blue cape. His fighting suit is inspired by fencing apparel using the colors of the French flag, featuring a red torso with light blue diagonal stripes and white limbs.
Personality
He is a polite, chivalrous gentleman who deeply respects women and upholds a strong noble code. While usually suave and composed, he exhibits intense passion and fierce pride in battle. He holds deep affection for his Mobile Suit and immense confidence in his nation's technology. Though he has shown moments of inner vulnerability, his absolute commitment to honor leads him to prioritize a fair duel above all else, even if it means defying official orders.
Abilities
He excels in fencing and possesses exceptional combat and piloting skills. Operating the Gundam Rose with supreme precision, he is highly adept at utilizing remote bit weaponry. Beyond his refined techniques, he exhibits extraordinary raw strength and sheer willpower, capable of physically holding up a collapsing Eiffel Tower in moments of crisis.
Background
Raised as the heir to the noble Sand family remaining on Earth, he enters the 13th Gundam Fight representing Neo-France. During the tournament, he faces internal trauma and fear surrounding the Devil Gundam, which he overcomes through intense training in the Guiana Highlands. Staying true to his knightly principles, he continues to face formidable rivals, even risking charges of treason to preserve his warrior's pride.
Relationships
He shows unwavering loyalty to Princess Maria Louise, whom he protects above all else. He shares a deep rivalry and mutual respect with Domon Kasshu, going so far as to defy his government to ensure an unofficial duel with him. Despite frequent clashes due to opposing personalities, he maintains a close bond with Chibodee Crockett. He also fights alongside Sai Saici and Argo Gulskii as fellow members of the Shuffle Alliance.
Trivia
His name is derived from the 19th-century French author George Sand. In certain tactical video game adaptations, he is categorized as a Newtype due to his use of bit weaponry in combat.