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The Turbulent Life of Professor Minovsky: A Key Figure in the Gundam Universe

A Pioneering Mind

Professor Trenov Y. Minovsky, a brilliant scientist, was born in 1983 (U.C. 0015) in the Ural regions near Chernobyl, Ukraine. His life took a dramatic turn at the age of three when he witnessed the devastating Chernobyl Disaster. This event would later influence his research and career path.

The Discovery of Minovsky Physics

After moving to America in 1999 (U.C. 0031), Minovsky enrolled in school and began researching a fictitious particle known as “Minovsky Physics.” Although his research was initially met with skepticism, Anaheim Electronics eventually agreed to sponsor his work. In U.C. 0040, the Minovsky particle was discovered, revolutionizing the field of physics.

A Controversial Figure

However, Minovsky’s research was not without controversy. At a scientific conference, his thesis was disputed, and he was deemed an impostor by the scientific community. This setback did not deter him, and he continued his research, eventually creating a nuclear fusion generator that was used to create an artificial Sun for a colony.

The Rise of Zeon

Minovsky’s work caught the attention of Zeon Zum Deikun, and he was approached by a representative of Zeon. In U.C. 0045, Minovsky moved to Side 3 and began working on weapons development. His research led to the establishment of the “Minovsky Physics Society,” which played a significant role in the development of mobile suits.

A Life of Obsession and Tragedy

As Minovsky became increasingly obsessed with weapons development, his personal life began to suffer. His wife left him, and he was eventually awarded for his developments, but he rejected the honor in front of the Zabi family. After Zeon Zum Deikun’s death in U.C. 0070, Minovsky returned to Earth, reflecting on his life’s work and the destruction it had caused.

The Legacy of Professor Minovsky

Professor Minovsky’s story is a complex and tumultuous one, marked by both groundbreaking discoveries and personal tragedy. His work had a profound impact on the Gundam universe, shaping the course of human history. Despite his flaws and controversies, Minovsky remains an important figure in the Universal Century timeline.

Characters

• Trenov Y. Minovsky
• Zeon Zum Deikun
• Degwin Sodo Zabi
• Gihren Zabi
• Dozle Zabi
• Kycilia Zabi
• Ionesco
• Maira

Mobile Weapons

• MS-05HS Prototype Zaku Minovsky Particle Scattering Equipment Type
• X-91 XC
• ZI-XA3 Prototype Mobile Suit
• MIP-X1

Trivia

• The Story of Professor Minovsky is considered an alternate UC timeline due to the changed date of adoption of the Universal Century calendar.
• ISBN 4-89189-461-X