Zeon Zum Deikun

Zeon Zum Deikun, in the science-fiction anime series Mobile Suit Gundam and its sequels, was the founder of the Republic of Zeon.

A philosopher who began Contolism, which was both about Ere-ism (that Earth is sacred and mankind must leave it and live in space) and Side-ism (all Sides are to be treated as sovereign nations). This philosophy was welcomed by Side 3 (L2), and made him leader of the Side. After the Colony Republic announced its independence, the Federation responded with the Bardot Policy, which halted all resourses to Side 3 (L2). Deikun responded by making the Colony Republican Guard into a full-pledged armed force. As it seemed war was prior to this military buildup between the Federation and Side 3 (L2), Deikun was assassinated and was succeeded by his former advicor, Degwin Sodo Zabi.