Cruz, Marida
Summary
Marida Cruz is an eighteen-year-old female Cyber Newtype who serves as a Lieutenant Junior Grade pilot within the Neo Zeon forces. Initially aligned with the Glemy Faction and later associated with Vist Foundation groups like "The Sleeves," she holds a deep-seated hatred for the Gundam, shifting her primary objective to the complete annihilation of any such mobile suit upon sighting one. She refers to Captain Zinnerman as "Master," a title that irritates him, yet she loyally executes his orders. Marida initially operates under the misconceived notion that Newtypes are meant to serve as weapons. However, her personality undergoes a significant transformation after interacting with Banagher Links and recovering from being trapped in the Banshee cockpit, revealing a previously unseen kindness. As a proficient pilot skilled in military martial arts, she typically commands approximately eighteen funnels aboard the NZ-666 Kshatriya, its Besserung variant, or the repaired model to overwhelm foes with multi-directional ranged fire. This strategy effectively eliminates weaker opponents while restricting the mobility of stronger enemies. If the funnels are insufficient, she closes the distance to engage with beam sabers, keeping the mega particle cannons in reserve.
