Yuki Mori - After Operation M2 - (Space Battleship Yamato 2199)

Identity:

Yuki Mori is an Earthling officer of the Earth Federation Cosmo Force serving as operations officer aboard Yamato.

Prior to the Yamato's mission to the planet Iscandar, Mori came to be closely associated with an Iscandarian emissary, Princess Yurisha Iscandar. Mori is the daughter of Naoyuki Mori, a Japanese undersecretary for foreign affairs. The Great Garmillas War, the first interstellar war in Earthling history, erupted in 2191, when she was only 11. On April 1, 2198, she joined the war effort, enlisting in the United Nations Cosmo Force.

Mori was assigned to the Far-East District Staff Office's Strategic Department 9th Section on September 7, 2198, according to official records. In reality, she had joined the department months earlier, becoming involved in Program Yamato. She served as aide to Princess Yurisha, an envoy from Iscandar with whom she shared an uncanny resemblance. The two rapidly became friends, and Yurisha gave Mori a message capsule containg a holographic message by Queen Stasha Iscandar. In May of 2198, Mori and Yurisha where caught in a car crash in an underground city on Earth, later identified as a possible terrorist bombing. Although both women survived, Mori suffered amnesia and became unable to recall any specific events prior to the attack. With both her father and mother having passed away, Mori came under the guardianship of a family friend, Admiral Ryu Hijikata, who she affectionatly called "Uncle Hijikata".

She continued to work at the 9th Section, alongisde Hijikata, Chief Administrator Heikuro Todo, and the future commander of Yamato, Admiral Juzo Okita. She also developed a friendly relation with her collegue, Yasuo Nanbu, despite him harboring un reciprocated feelings for her. Outside of her military duties, Mori worked as a teacher with small children.

During Operation M, Mori was assigned to the headquarters operations, where she reported that Princess Sasha Iscandar, another Iscandarian emissary, was approaching Neptune and heading towards Mars. She excitedly affirmed that Program Yamato could begin after theoperation's success, but Hijikata corrected her, stating that they were only just beginning.

Weeks later, she attended a class at her second job, where she explained the current state of the Earth to a group of children and speculated that the aliens may be terraforming Earth to suit their needs, just like the Earthlings had terraformed Mars. While she was walking back from her lesson, her and Nanbu discussed a news report of a riot in the city. Nanbu also shared a rumor that Operation M had been used as a decoy to distract the enemy.

Afterwards, Mori attended the official announcement of Program Yamato. She reported the names of those selected to lead Yamato's various departments and was appointed as the operations officer and radar operator. Her responsibilities included managing information and electronics operations.

On the day of Yamato's departure, February 11, Mori, now promoted to full Lieutenant, reported to Okita that all the chosen officers had reported for duty. Later, she stood on Yamato's first bridge, musing over a message capsule she had received from Yurisha months prior.

Personality:

Yuki Mori is tenacious and able to deal with difficult and seemingly hopeless circumstances, including the personal challenges of losing her memories and enduring the ongoing struggles of a long war. She also has a strong sense of justice. She is equally willing to stand up for aliens as for Earthlings.

Mori is sensitive to the emotional states of those around her and is able to easily bond with a wide range of people. She often tries to help others through their predicaments. Despite her great empathy however, she was initially closed off or even rude to those she considered to be hotheaded. bad-mannered, or too invasive, but she matured out of this more childish behaviour during the journey to Iscandar.

Mori developed friendly relations with most of her fellow crewmembers. In the year after her incident, she had a father-daughter bond with Admiral Hijikata, her legal guardian, and often looked for him when in need of advice. She also sometimes looks up to Doctor Sado as a source of wisdom.

Additional personality traits:

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Appearance:

Yuki Mori is an Earthling woman with shoulder-length, wavy blonde hair and purple eyes. When wearing a spacesuit or flight suit, she keeps her hair in a ponytail and holds it up with a hair clip. She stands almost 170 cm (approximately 5'6") tall and bears an uncanny resemblance to the Iscandarian princess, Yurisha Iscandar.

While serving aboard the Yamato, she is seen in a yellow skin tight jumpsuit uniform from the operations department.

In her civilian attire, she dons a short-sleeved, collared pink dress with a tied waist, along with a cream-colored cropped jacket and knee-high red boots. She accessorized with a small white purse featuring a long strap.

Yuki Mori – Likes and Hobbies:

Stargazing & Observation of Space: Yuki has always found comfort in looking at the stars. Aboard the Yamato, she often visits the observation deck during quiet hours, where she can reflect in solitude. The endless cosmos reminds her of both Earth’s fragility and the hope that lies ahead.

Reading & Personal Study: Though her duties are demanding, Yuki enjoys reading during her rare free time. She gravitates toward literature that offers insight into human nature, history, and even philosophy. For her, books are both a distraction and a way to stay grounded amidst the chaos of war.

Music & Calm Environments: Yuki has a fondness for soft, melodic music. It helps her ease tension and clear her mind after stressful missions. She sometimes carries a small music player, listening privately when she feels overwhelmed.

Helping Others: Though not exactly a “hobby,” Yuki genuinely enjoys supporting her fellow crew members. Whether assisting in medical care, offering advice, or simply listening, she finds purpose in easing the burdens of others. Her empathetic nature makes her approachable, even if she appears reserved at times.

Physical Training & Health: As an officer aboard the Yamato, Yuki makes sure to keep herself in shape. She participates in light physical training, focusing on agility and endurance. It’s not something she brags about, but she treats it as both a necessity and a personal discipline.

Tea & Quiet Rituals: Unlike many crew members who rush through meals, Yuki enjoys small, quiet rituals such as drinking tea slowly. It gives her a sense of normalcy—a reminder of peaceful moments back on Earth.