The EDM-GB Gundvölva (ガンヴォルヴァ?) is a mobile suit-type GUND-BIT from Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury [1].
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
This mobile suit is optional equipment for the Lfrith Ur and Lfrith Thorn, renovated versions of the Gundam Lfrith Pre-Production Model. The Dawn of Fold has likewise used Lfrith as a base for its production. Named the Gundvölva, it lacks what is arguably the most crucial section of a mobile suit - a cockpit block. Instead, it houses components specialized for GUND Format reception functions. The unique construction allows Lfrith Ur and Lfrith Thorn to make use of its next-generation remote-controlled swarm weapon system, said to be one of GUND-ARM's superior features. In other words, the Gundvölva is essentially a GUND-BIT in the shape of a Gundam.
Armaments[]
- Beam Carbine
- A standard portable firearm made for mobile suits. Its small size makes it both easy to handle and prevents obstruction to the movement of the unit, yet manages to emit a beam powerful enough to easily pierce through enemy's armor in combat. It is typically mounted on the side of the leg.
- Shield
- A standard piece of defensive equipment for mobile suits. The upper part of the shield's backside can hold two spare rifle magazines, while two beam sabers can be mounted to the bottom.
- Beam Saber
- The Gundvölva is equipped with at least one beam saber. It is stored beneath its shield.
Equipment[]
- Shell Unit
- When the main mobile suit's GUND FORMAT operation reaches a certain level, the Gundvölva's Shell Unit links to it and emits light.
- Spare Magazine
- The Gundvölva is equipped with two spare magazines for its beam carbine. Like its beam saber, it is typically stored beneath its shield.
History[]
While the exact number of produced Gundvölvas remains unknown, six of them first appeared in the Rumble Ring. Along with the Lfrith Ur and the Lfrith Thorn, they were used to wreck havoc on the campus of Asticassia School of Technology, serving as a distraction for a primary objective: the kidnapping of Sarius Zenneli. Two were subsequently destroyed by Elan Ceres and Chuatury Panlunch respectively, while another two, directly controlled by Sophie Pulone and the Lfrith Ur, fought against Suletta Mercury and the XVX-016RN Gundam Aerial Rebuild. They would later fall victim to a Score 6 Override by the Aerial and were subsequently destroyed.
Three units remained and were stored with the two Lfriths in a hangar underneath the school. The remaining Gundvölvas would eventually be controlled by Norea Du Noc for a second attack on Asticassia. Two units would be very briefly controlled by Elan Ceres via the Lfrith Ur, after witnessing Norea's death at the hands of a Dominicus pilot.
Gallery[]
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Gunpla[]
Appearances[]
- Television Series
- Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury
- Episode 14, What They Wish For
- Episode 16, Cycle of Sin
- Episode 20, The End of Hope
Notes & Trivia[]
- In Germanic paganism, A völva is a seeress said to have the ability to foretell future events and perform sorcery.
- Gundvölva is similar to Bit Mobile Suits from the After War timeline both being unmanned Mobile Suits used as Bits. In fact, the Gundvölvas forming a circle immediately after appearing is likely a reference to FX-9900 GX-Bits from Episode 19 of After War Gundam X. However, since Gundvölva uses mineral Permet in order to be linked with others and to be controlled by, it can be resembled to Sv-303 Vivasvat from Macross Delta Absolute Live!!!!!!, which uses mineral Fold Quartz in order to be linked with others and to be controlled by.
- Prior to its model kit release, the Gundvölva can be seen in Slash, alongside the Lfrith Ur and Thorn.
- Similar to the RGMGM-79 GM/GM, the HGWFM Gundvölva is a highly popular model due to its simplistic design and equally simplistic customization possibilities.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 GUNDVÖLVA｜Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY Official Site (2023-04-16).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury Episode 14, What They Wish For
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