Riddhe Marcenas

Riddhe Marcenas (リディ・マーセナス) is a descendant of a family of influential politicians. Wishing to make a name for himself like the ace pilots he admired, Riddhe left his family to become an Earth Federation pilot for the Londo Bell. He first meets Banagher and Audrey when he is assigned to guard the Nahel Argama, befriending his fellow pilot and becoming sympathetic to the Zeon princess's plight. He believes his family can help her and escorts her back to Earth.

Only then does he learn that his family is charged with protecting Lapalce’s Box, meaning that Riddhe is unable to help Audrey as long as he respects his family's mission. Having become infatuated with her in their short time together, he is devastated to lose Audrey's trust and becomes intensely jealous of Banagher's position and freedom. Riddhe's heart loses to his rage and clouds his judgment. It isn't until after he kills Marida that he snaps himself out of his regret. Remembering his friendly ties with Banagher, Riddhe helps him defeat Full Frontal.

Quotes

 * "They wouldn't listen to reason! Riddhe Mercenas, here I go!"
 * "It's no use talking to that pilot. I have to destroy them."
 * "That's right. I'm trapped. I'll never be able to escape this cursed blood!"
 * "I can't escape my family's curse. Is this just more useless struggling?"
 * "Even if I don't have the power to save the world, I'm still a True Gundam Dynasty Warrior!"
 * "So this is a Gundam...!"
 * "There, you've got an excuse! Now get out of here!"
 * "Gundam! If it wasn't for you... I would have..."
 * "Incredible...! Did I really do that?"
 * "You can't fight reality!"
 * "This would never have happened if it hadn't been for you..."
 * "I have to do it. Otherwise, I'll never escape my cursed blood..."
 * "Another Newtype?!"
 * "That's right... The system should be defended."