Simus Al Bakharov
Simus Al Bakharov is a female technical officer of the Principality of Zeon forces appearing in Mobile Suit Gundam and related media. As a researcher involved in the development of Newtype weaponry, she is responsible for the creation of the prototype mobile armor Braw Bro. She also appears in alternate timeline projects such as Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, taking on varied roles depending on the work.
Overview
Simus Al Bakharov is a female technical officer of the Principality of Zeon forces appearing in Mobile Suit Gundam and related media. As a researcher involved in the development of Newtype weaponry, she is responsible for the creation of the prototype mobile armor Braw Bro. She also appears in alternate timeline projects such as Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, taking on varied roles depending on the work.
Appearance
She is portrayed as a woman with a long face wearing glasses. In Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN, she initially sports a bob cut hairstyle before returning to her familiar hair design. In Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, her character design features a slightly thicker frame for her glasses and a folding military cap.
Personality
She is a serious military professional dedicated to her technical developments, holding high standards for discipline and decorum. While quick to severely reprimand subordinates who act rashly, she displays a more relaxed and engaging demeanor around trusted colleagues. In timelines where she survives the war, she exhibits a calm attitude and sharp insight, able to perceive the deeper motivations behind complex political moves.
Abilities
As a Zeon technical officer, she possesses advanced expertise in Psycommu weapon development, directing the creation and testing of specialized Newtype mobile armors such as the Braw Bro and Kikeroga. In addition to boarding prototype units during test operations, she demonstrates strong capabilities in executing undercover support and logistics.
Background
Serving as a lieutenant in Zeon's Newtype weapon development division, she accompanies test flights and operational deployments of the Braw Bro. Through repeated encounters with Amuro Ray's Gundam, she eventually perishes alongside her craft. In Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN, she commands a Newtype unit during the Battle of A Baoa Qu, whereas in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, she survives the One Year War, achieves the rank of captain, and operates from Granada to support Challia Bull's covert political objectives.
Relationships
She works closely with co-pilot Lieutenant Kowal and Lieutenant Commander Challia Bull aboard the Braw Bro. She maintains a strong bond of mutual trust with Challia Bull, acting as a confidential partner in alternate timelines. Additionally, she interacts with Char Aznable and Lalah Sune of the Flanagan Institute during operational briefings.
Trivia
Her surname 'Bakharov' is derived from a Russian masculine surname form, which grammatically would typically take the feminine form 'Bakharova' for a female individual.