The new series continues in the vein of bothsidesism that has infected all the recent Gundam series set in the UC. Zion are presented, if not exactly as the good guys, then they are right to root for against the evil Feds.
Now let's remember that Zion are the closest thing to Space Nazis. They have a similar style, use the same rhetoric against the "Terranoids". But above all THEY KILLED THREE BILLION PEOPLE AND CAUSED A NUCLEAR WINTER ON EARTH. And they did it by gassing neutral colonies and launching them on the planet. But all of this is put aside, because in theory we are meant to empathize with these poor grunts who often have to obey unreasonable orders and fight against the powerful and evil Gundam.
Now imagine a movie starring Nazi soldiers. I'm not totally against it. Soldiers were human too and a movie that shows that some of them were somehow slaves to propaganda and rhetoric would be an interesting idea. I think there are more than one with this subject. Now imagine a movie that depicts them as heroic, bravely and ingeniously fighting against the evil French resistance that is trying to chase them away.
I think if it were to make it to theaters the director would have to seriously fear for his safety.
In 4 episodes it's said exactly ONCE that they are the invaders and the Terrestrials are defending themselves, but it's a throwaway comment that isn't given much weight.
Obviously I will watch the series until the end because, as I said, it is well done and I am enjoying it, but I would like someone around there to realize that...
Incidentally, when they have to explain what cause Zion is fighting for, they always talk about a nebulous "freedom". The problem is that Zion at this point has already conquered all the freedom and independence it needs. Their goal has already been largely achieved. Theirs is a simple war of conquest, but it seems that none of the protagonists realize this.
