In the series, it's never stated whether or not the Gboys are recognized or even rewarded for what they've done. In fact, it could be argued that they're still essentially faceless to the majority of people, unknown once they're no longer in their Gundams (with the possible exception of the wartime shots of Duo's wanted poster).
Well, GW's system might be replaced by a benign system but Endless Waltz is, I think, a clarifying accusation against the validity of 'total pacifism'. Basically: it makes you a sitting duck, as if Cinq wasn't enough of an illustration of that.
You're right, though; in the series, the colonies are willing to work together with Earth. But then, it's also set up a little differently in the story--there, the colonies really do stem from Earth, as opposed to being fully independent nations with cultures of their own that in some cases predate Earth. The analogy doesn't work all the way through (and indeed, if it did, it'd be boring because in that case just retell history--a good story takes the premise from reality, twists it a bit, and sees what happens).
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Date: 24 Apr 2005 01:32 am (UTC)Well, GW's system might be replaced by a benign system but Endless Waltz is, I think, a clarifying accusation against the validity of 'total pacifism'. Basically: it makes you a sitting duck, as if Cinq wasn't enough of an illustration of that.
You're right, though; in the series, the colonies are willing to work together with Earth. But then, it's also set up a little differently in the story--there, the colonies really do stem from Earth, as opposed to being fully independent nations with cultures of their own that in some cases predate Earth. The analogy doesn't work all the way through (and indeed, if it did, it'd be boring because in that case just retell history--a good story takes the premise from reality, twists it a bit, and sees what happens).