Dearka Elsman (ディアッカ・エルスマン Diakka Erusuman?) is a character introduced in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. He reappeared in the sequel series Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. Dearka is the pilot of the stolen Buster Gundam and engages the Archangel as a member of the Le Creuset Team throughout the First Alliance-PLANT War. During the Second Alliance-PLANT War he is assigned to the Joule Team, commanded by Yzak Joule. Dearka's father, Tad Elsman, is a member of the PLANT Supreme Council, representing the PLANT Febuarius, and a supporter of Patrick Zala during the First Alliance-PLANT War. Dearka's initial negative view of Naturals are shared by his father.