OVA
Description
Curtis Lawson serves as the chief engineer for TERRA, one of two factions engaged in a space war game set in the year 2999. His scientific genius is the driving force behind several key technologies that define the series' premise. Most notably, he is the creator of the temporal gateway that connects the 30th century with the year 1999. This invention was born from a unique personal inspiration: after reading futuristic novels that featured the character Yamamoto Yohko, Lawson hypothesized that a person with such exceptional abilities might have actually existed in the past. His project to build a time portal was driven by the desire to prove his historical theories correct, and he was genuinely astonished when the first person to step through the completed gateway was Yamamoto Yohko herself, the character he had believed to be purely fictional.
Beyond the time portal, Lawson is responsible for designing the TA-series of starships used by the pilots he recruits from the past. His engineering choices often reflect a deep understanding of his pilots' personalities; for example, the prototype Super Strike TA-29 is equipped with an arcade-style coin slot, a deliberate feature that caters to Yohko's passion for video games. His broader strategic motivation for going back in time to recruit young girls from the 20th century is a direct consequence of a societal change in his own era. The inherent physical reflexes of humans in the 30th century have drastically deteriorated, making the agile and quick-reacting teenagers from 1999 far more capable as starfighter pilots.
In terms of personality, Lawson is characterized as relaxed, approachable, and possessing a hands-off leadership style. He trusts his pilots to operate autonomously and refrains from micromanaging their actions, though he is willing to intervene decisively during genuine emergencies. This calm and supportive demeanor establishes him as a mentor-like figure for the young recruits. However, his character is not static. His initial single-minded focus on technological advancement and proving his theories evolves to include a strong protective instinct. The danger the girls face becomes a serious concern for him, to the point where he later attempts to sever their connection to the future, traveling back to 1999 to prevent them from returning to the 30th century. This plan is ultimately foiled when the recruits intervene.
Lawson's past is also entwined with Sara Dread, a figure associated with the antagonistic force known as Zenga. Their shared history comes to light during the Sakura Taurus incident, where Lawson is shown making an unsuccessful attempt to persuade Sara to leave Zenga and join him, revealing a layer of personal connection and loss behind his professional exterior. His key relationships are primarily professional; he acts as a steady and unwavering guide for the protagonists, most notably Yohko and her friends, while his interactions remain focused on innovation and the success of his faction, with his own emotional life and private background staying largely in the background of the narrative.
Beyond the time portal, Lawson is responsible for designing the TA-series of starships used by the pilots he recruits from the past. His engineering choices often reflect a deep understanding of his pilots' personalities; for example, the prototype Super Strike TA-29 is equipped with an arcade-style coin slot, a deliberate feature that caters to Yohko's passion for video games. His broader strategic motivation for going back in time to recruit young girls from the 20th century is a direct consequence of a societal change in his own era. The inherent physical reflexes of humans in the 30th century have drastically deteriorated, making the agile and quick-reacting teenagers from 1999 far more capable as starfighter pilots.
In terms of personality, Lawson is characterized as relaxed, approachable, and possessing a hands-off leadership style. He trusts his pilots to operate autonomously and refrains from micromanaging their actions, though he is willing to intervene decisively during genuine emergencies. This calm and supportive demeanor establishes him as a mentor-like figure for the young recruits. However, his character is not static. His initial single-minded focus on technological advancement and proving his theories evolves to include a strong protective instinct. The danger the girls face becomes a serious concern for him, to the point where he later attempts to sever their connection to the future, traveling back to 1999 to prevent them from returning to the 30th century. This plan is ultimately foiled when the recruits intervene.
Lawson's past is also entwined with Sara Dread, a figure associated with the antagonistic force known as Zenga. Their shared history comes to light during the Sakura Taurus incident, where Lawson is shown making an unsuccessful attempt to persuade Sara to leave Zenga and join him, revealing a layer of personal connection and loss behind his professional exterior. His key relationships are primarily professional; he acts as a steady and unwavering guide for the protagonists, most notably Yohko and her friends, while his interactions remain focused on innovation and the success of his faction, with his own emotional life and private background staying largely in the background of the narrative.