XGF-E3 Gundnode

The XGF-E3 Gundnode is an unmanned mobile suit-type GUND-BIT featured in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury. Developed by the Shin Sei Development Corporation under the direction of Prospera Mercury, the Gundnode plays a crucial role in the Quiet Zero system. Its main function is to support the XVX-016RN Gundam Aerial Rebuild, enhancing its capabilities by expanding the data storm network, allowing it to override and control systems connected via Permet links. The Gundnode’s purpose is to help create a world where Ericht Samaya, Prospera’s daughter, can live freely by manipulating and controlling systems in the world around them.

Standing at 18.9 meters tall and weighing 44.1 metric tons, the Gundnode is equipped with a variety of weapons and features suited to both combat and data manipulation tasks. It carries a Beam Rev Rifle and dual Beam Blades on its forearms for close and ranged combat. In addition, it can be outfitted with an optional armor pack, which includes four additional Beam Sabers and four GUND-BITs for remote combat support. One of the standout features of the Gundnode is its Shell Unit, which emits a rainbow-hued light to indicate its high-performance GUND FORMAT operation. The Gundnode also has the ability to transform into a Mobile Armor mode, providing enhanced versatility in various combat scenarios.

In the series, the Gundnodes are deployed during the activation of Quiet Zero. They play a pivotal role in defending the system from external threats, particularly when the Space Assembly League attempts to seize it. The Gundnodes use a massive electromagnetic field generated by the Lorentz force to deflect beam attacks and redirect guided missiles back at the SAL fleet, inflicting significant damage. Ultimately, they are used to block the firing of Lagrange 1’s Interplanetary Laser Transmission System, leading to the destruction of Quiet Zero, the Aerial Rebuild, and other associated GUND-ARMs. The Gundnode’s involvement in these high-stakes operations highlights its powerful capabilities and importance within the context of the series.