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Daisuke Shima was born on August 15, 2178, in Naha, Japan, into a family steeped in multi-generational naval tradition. His father, Captain Daigo Shima, commanded the UNCN space cruiser *Murasame* and instilled the principle that "a sailor never abandons another sailor." This legacy drove Shima's early ambition to attend the Space Merchant Marine School and sail the Inner Planets Route. However, his father's death during a first-contact mission with the Garmillas Empire in 2191 shifted his path; Shima abandoned merchant marine plans and joined the United Nations Cosmo Navy in 2194.
Graduating from the Space Officer Training Academy on March 31, 2198, Shima was commissioned as an Ensign. He first served as a navigator aboard the cruiser *Tsurugi* before assignment to Project Izumo, an Earth evacuation plan. This evolved into Operation M, where Shima and his friend Susumu Kodai retrieved a critical capsule from the *Amaterasu* on Mars in January 2199. The capsule contained Queen Stasha of Iscandar's message and blueprints, enabling the construction of the space battleship *Yamato*. Receiving a wartime promotion to Lieutenant, Shima became *Yamato*'s Chief Navigator for its mission to Iscandar to retrieve the Cosmo Reverse System.
Throughout *Yamato*'s voyage, Shima displayed exceptional navigational skill and steadfast loyalty. His duties broadened to encompass signaling, watch responsibilities, and comprehensive route planning. Following the Garmillas War and subsequent conflicts like the Gatlantis Campaign, he rose to Executive Officer under Captain Susumu Kodai. Shima later transferred to the Earth Federation Air Force, leading the Limited Autonomous Air Defense System.
During the conflict against the aquatic Dinguil race, Shima defended Earth against the weaponized planet Aquarius, serving aboard *Yamato* under the revived Captain Juuzo Okita. He was killed in action defending the ship against Dinguil forces. His death marked a significant loss for the crew, and he was posthumously honored as a hero of humanity's salvation. A memorial grave stands alongside other fallen crew members; his younger brother Jiro Shima frequently visits the site, reflecting on their bond through shared activities like soccer.
Shima's legacy endures through his unwavering dedication to duty and his father's principles. His sacrifice during the Aquarius conflict solidified his status as a symbol of selflessness in Earth's defense.
Graduating from the Space Officer Training Academy on March 31, 2198, Shima was commissioned as an Ensign. He first served as a navigator aboard the cruiser *Tsurugi* before assignment to Project Izumo, an Earth evacuation plan. This evolved into Operation M, where Shima and his friend Susumu Kodai retrieved a critical capsule from the *Amaterasu* on Mars in January 2199. The capsule contained Queen Stasha of Iscandar's message and blueprints, enabling the construction of the space battleship *Yamato*. Receiving a wartime promotion to Lieutenant, Shima became *Yamato*'s Chief Navigator for its mission to Iscandar to retrieve the Cosmo Reverse System.
Throughout *Yamato*'s voyage, Shima displayed exceptional navigational skill and steadfast loyalty. His duties broadened to encompass signaling, watch responsibilities, and comprehensive route planning. Following the Garmillas War and subsequent conflicts like the Gatlantis Campaign, he rose to Executive Officer under Captain Susumu Kodai. Shima later transferred to the Earth Federation Air Force, leading the Limited Autonomous Air Defense System.
During the conflict against the aquatic Dinguil race, Shima defended Earth against the weaponized planet Aquarius, serving aboard *Yamato* under the revived Captain Juuzo Okita. He was killed in action defending the ship against Dinguil forces. His death marked a significant loss for the crew, and he was posthumously honored as a hero of humanity's salvation. A memorial grave stands alongside other fallen crew members; his younger brother Jiro Shima frequently visits the site, reflecting on their bond through shared activities like soccer.
Shima's legacy endures through his unwavering dedication to duty and his father's principles. His sacrifice during the Aquarius conflict solidified his status as a symbol of selflessness in Earth's defense.