Bright is the leader of the White base crew during the One Year War. He had several opinions of the war, but rarely expressed them due to his lower rank. He often looks after Amuro and helps him make the right decision.

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After the One Year War, he marries Mirai Yashima and has two children, Hathaway and Cheimin.

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He later went on to command the AEUG carrier Argama, and fought against the Titans in the Gryps conflict. After the last battle against Neo Zeon, Bright returned to the Federation and becomes commander of the Londo Bell forces.