 __Aliases:__ Lacus Clyne
__Nationality:__ PLANT [GSD]
__Genetic type:__ Coordinator

Meer Campbell has a voice that sounds very similar to her idol's, Lacus Clyne, and she uses this to her advantage as she impersonates Lacus throughout the episodes. Reflecting this, both Meer Campbell and Lacus Clyne are voiced by Rie Tanaka in the Japanese version and by Chantal Strand in the English dub. Jillian Michaels provides the English singing voice of both as well.Her name means "lake" in Dutch, possibly reflecting her role in the story as her idol—Lacus's name also means lake but in Latin.  Meer is contacted by Chairman Gilbert Durandal, who asks her to pose as Lacus to enhance his political position. After she accepts the job, Meer's face is surgically altered to look identical to Lacus; however, tell-tale signs that reveal their own identities—their hairclips and attire.  Meer takes Lacus' image as a pop star further: singing more upbeat versions of her songs, more dancing, more revealing clothing, etc.  Realizing that Lacus has a political influence greater than his, Durandal uses Meer to gain support for his policies. Meer believes in Durandal's ideals, and is glad to further his agenda by impersonating Lacus. Meer's belief is that by impersonating Lacus, she will be loved by everyone. However, a few people can tell the difference; Athrun Zala, Kira Yamato, and most of the other major characters in the Three Ships Alliance easily know she is not the real Lacus, especially since Lacus has been living with most of the senior members of the Three Ships Alliance in Orb, and later onboard the Archangel. In The Edge (a manga series depicting Athrun's side of the story), Gilbert Durandal acknowledges to Athrun that Meer is an impostor.  Meer is flirty and tends to be very excitable, especially in Athrun's presence.  When she first meets Athrun, she introduces herself as Meer Campbell, and admits she is not Lacus Clyne. When Athrun attempts to convince her to escape Gibraltar with him, she refuses, claiming that she is Lacus and that she prefers to be Lacus. Later in the series, Meer insists to Athrun and Lacus herself that she is Lacus.

C.E. 73: While the second battle of Yachin Due brought the war between the Naturals and Coordinators to a close, tensions between the two races are at an all-time high. During a meeting between PLANT Chairman Gilbert Dullindal and Orb Representative Cagalli Yula Athha, a unit of soldiers hijack ZAFT's newly developed Gundams. ZAFT soldier Shinn Asuka along with his friends at the ZAFT ship Minerva sortie in attempt to deter this hijacking. With the assistance of Cagalli's bodyguard, Athrun Zala, the Minerva chases after the unknown ship that hijacked the Gundams until an even greater problem occurs leading to the start of the second Bloody Valentine war.
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<i>Note: On March 2013, the airing of the HD Remaster began. Like the HD Remaster of Gundam SEED, the remaster of this series not only improves the animation, but also alters lines and scenes from the original, as well as introducing brand new mobile suits. The episode count for the remaster was 50 episodes. The recap episode "Refrain" was completely omitted from the HD Remaster, while the final episode divided into two parts: "Final Power" and "The Chosen Future", based on the "The Chosen Future" television special, with additional footage.</i>

__Height:__ 162 cm

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- She has starred in several anime series with [Megumi Toyoguchi](https://anilist.co/staff/95144/) in which their characters are part of the same teams.
- Rie's widely known favourite greeting sign is the V sign whenever she stands in front of a camera.
- She is a member of the Steel Angels, a singing trio composed of the three lead seiyuu of Steel Angel Kurumi--[Atsuko Enomoto](https://anilist.co/staff/95411/) and [Masayo Kurata](https://anilist.co/staff/95616/) included, and is responsible for its opening and end themes.
- Married to fellow voice actor [Koichi Yamadera](https://anilist.co/staff/95011) from 2012 to 2018.

**Non anime roles:**
- [Himeko Murata](https://anilist.co/character/142944/Himeko-Murata) - Honkai Impact (Video Game), Honkai: Star Rail (VG)
- [Lisa](https://anilist.co/character/190867/Lisa/) - Genshin Impact (VG)
- Valeriede - Memento Mori (VG)
- Kan-E-Senna - Final Fantasy XIV (VG)
- Isabel - Goddess of Victory: Nikke (VG)
- Queen Dahlia - Tevi (VG)
- Queen Tahlia - Tevi (VG)
- Sweetheart - Reverse: 1999 (VG)
- Joanna Calendula - Metaphor: ReFantazio (VG)

Chantal Strand works with Ocean Group in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  Best known for the roles of Bijou in Hamtaro, Cassie in Dragon Tales, Lacus Clyne in Gundam SEED and Gundam SEED Destiny in which she voiced both Lacus Clyne and Meer Campbell, Chantal is often cast into younger female roles, most likely because of the sound of her voice, and has occasionally been called upon to provide accents to characters, which she is able to pull off.

Retelling of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny's story from Athrun Zala's point of view.
