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Cheimin Noa is a minor character in the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise, specifically appearing in the 1988 theatrical film Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack. She is the daughter of Bright Noa and Mirai Yashima, making her the younger sister of Hathaway Noa. Her role in the story is primarily as a civilian and a family member, providing context for the personal stakes surrounding the central conflict of the Second Neo Zeon War.
In terms of physical appearance, Cheimin is depicted as a young child with brown hair tied up, often with a hairbow, and black eyes. During the events of Char's Counterattack in U.C. 0093, she is with her mother and brother, attempting to travel into space. Their journey is interrupted by Adenauer Paraya, a high-ranking Federation official, who has commandeered seats on a shuttle. As a personal favor, Adenauer allows only Hathaway to board the shuttle to Side 1, while Mirai and Cheimin are left behind. This separation is a key moment that directly influences her brother's actions, as Hathaway stows away on the Londo Bell flagship Ra Cailum, becoming entangled in the war. Cheimin, by contrast, remains in the civilian sphere with her mother, representing the family life that Bright Noa fights to protect and the more stable, peaceful side of the Noa family.
Her personality and deeper motivations are not explored in the film, as she serves a supporting function within the narrative. Her primary importance lies in her relationships, specifically as a member of the Noa family. She is previously mentioned in connection with the Gryps Conflict era, where the Titans kidnapped Bright's family, including the infant Cheimin, to pressure the AEUG. This history establishes the family as recurring targets due to Bright's position. Cheimin does not have any notable combat abilities or piloting skills, as she is a civilian child. Her role is to help complete the picture of Bright Noa’s personal life, highlighting the contrast between the dangers of war and the innocence of a child awaiting the return of her parents.
In terms of physical appearance, Cheimin is depicted as a young child with brown hair tied up, often with a hairbow, and black eyes. During the events of Char's Counterattack in U.C. 0093, she is with her mother and brother, attempting to travel into space. Their journey is interrupted by Adenauer Paraya, a high-ranking Federation official, who has commandeered seats on a shuttle. As a personal favor, Adenauer allows only Hathaway to board the shuttle to Side 1, while Mirai and Cheimin are left behind. This separation is a key moment that directly influences her brother's actions, as Hathaway stows away on the Londo Bell flagship Ra Cailum, becoming entangled in the war. Cheimin, by contrast, remains in the civilian sphere with her mother, representing the family life that Bright Noa fights to protect and the more stable, peaceful side of the Noa family.
Her personality and deeper motivations are not explored in the film, as she serves a supporting function within the narrative. Her primary importance lies in her relationships, specifically as a member of the Noa family. She is previously mentioned in connection with the Gryps Conflict era, where the Titans kidnapped Bright's family, including the infant Cheimin, to pressure the AEUG. This history establishes the family as recurring targets due to Bright's position. Cheimin does not have any notable combat abilities or piloting skills, as she is a civilian child. Her role is to help complete the picture of Bright Noa’s personal life, highlighting the contrast between the dangers of war and the innocence of a child awaiting the return of her parents.