MSA-003 Nemo — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
MSA-003
MSA-003 Nemo at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985)
- Developed from
- RMS-179 GM II, RGM-79SP GM Sniper II
- Led to
- 15 units — MSA-004 Nemo II, MSA-007X Prototype Nero, MSS-008 Le Cygne and 12 more
- Gunpla kits
- 7 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/msa-003-nemo
The MSA-003 Nemo is a mass production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The MSA-003 Nemo (aka RS-81 Nemo) is a mobile suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. Its design was later updated for the light novel/OVA series Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn.
Within the story, the MSA-003 Nemo first appears in 0087 U.C. and was last seen in 0100 U.C.
The MSA-003 Nemo was developed from RMS-179 GM II and RGM-79SP GM Sniper II. It in turn led to 15 derived units — MSA-004 Nemo II, MSA-007X Prototype Nero, MSS-008 Le Cygne, MSS-009 Gemeaux, RGM-89 Jegan and RGM-89 Jegan (High-Streamer) and 9 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MSA-003 Nemo has appeared in 47 Gundam releases across 1985–2023, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ and Mobile Suit Collection Comic SECRET FORMULA and 42 more.
It was fielded by Mass-Divers, Anti Earth Union Group, Coalition of Volunteers, Earth Federation Forces and Karaba and 1 more.
7 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MSA-003 Nemo, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- MSA-003
- Classification
- Mass Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Mass production
- Manufacturer
- Anaheim Electronics
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 19.50 m
- Weight
- 55.60 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 1620 kW 2,172.456 hp
- Armor
- Gundarium α Alloy
- First seen
- 0087 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0100 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Ballute System
Production Timeline
The MSA-003 Nemo has appeared in 35 releases from 1985 to 2023.
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga)
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (debut)
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga)
- 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
- 1988 — Mobile Suit Collection Comic SECRET FORMULA
- 1988 — Under the Gundam: Double-Fake
- 1990 — Operation Buran U.C. 0079
- 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis
- 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon
- 1993 — SD Gundam Gaiden: Kikōshin Densetsu
- 1995 — Shin SD Gundam Gaiden: Gold Saga
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel
- 2002 — Advance of Zeta: The Flag of Titans
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.: The Bonds of the Bloodline
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel)
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam 1/2 UC 0087: Another Story
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga)
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0094: Across the Sky
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record
- 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters Try Island Wars
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096
- 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Valpurgis
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative
- 2019 — Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora-
- 2023 — Mobile Suit Gundam Valpurgis EVE -The Night Before the Awakening-
Games featuring the MSA-003 Nemo
The MSA-003 Nemo is playable in 12 Gundam games.
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam
- 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
- 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
- 2017 — Gundam Versus
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
- MSA-004 Nemo II
- MSA-007X Prototype Nero
- MSS-008 Le Cygne
- MSS-009 Gemeaux
- RGM-89 Jegan
- RGM-89 Jegan (High-Streamer)
- RS-81-STI Nemo
- MSA-003 Nemo (Land Type)
- MSA-003 Nemo Cannon
- MSA-003 Nemo High Maneuver
- MSA-003C Nemo Cannon
- MSA-003N Nemo Kai
- MSA-003NM Nemo Bellator
- MSA-003R Nemo Rimes
- MSA-003+FXA-05D Nemo-Defenser
MSA-003 Nemo Model Kits
7 catalogued model kits for the MSA-003 Nemo (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the MSA-003 Nemo
- What is the MSA-003 Nemo?
- The MSA-003 Nemo is a mass production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. It is considered canon within the franchise. During the Gryps War in UC 0087, the AEUG initially relied heavily on mobile suits stolen from or brought by defecting members of the Earth Federation Forces, mainly the RMS-179 GM II.
- What was the MSA-003 Nemo developed from?
- The MSA-003 Nemo was developed from RMS-179 GM II and RGM-79SP GM Sniper II. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MSA-003 Nemo evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the MSA-003 Nemo?
- 15 units were developed from or built as variants of the MSA-003 Nemo: MSA-004 Nemo II, MSA-007X Prototype Nero, MSS-008 Le Cygne, MSS-009 Gemeaux, RGM-89 Jegan, RGM-89 Jegan (High-Streamer), RS-81-STI Nemo and MSA-003 Nemo (Land Type) (plus 7 more).
- Which factions operated the MSA-003 Nemo?
- The MSA-003 Nemo was operated by Mass-Divers, Anti Earth Union Group, Coalition of Volunteers, Earth Federation Forces, Karaba and Toraburyu.
- How big is the MSA-003 Nemo?
- The MSA-003 Nemo stands 19.50 m tall, weighs 55.60 t, produces 1620 kW 2,172.456 hp, is armoured in Gundarium α Alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the MSA-003 Nemo appear in?
- The MSA-003 Nemo appears in 35 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985): Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Mobile Suit Collection Comic SECRET FORMULA and Under the Gundam: Double-Fake (plus 29 more).
- Which Gundam games is the MSA-003 Nemo in?
- The MSA-003 Nemo is playable in 12 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C., Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Dynasty Warriors Gundam, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online and Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 (plus 4 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the MSA-003 Nemo?
- Yes — 7 model kits are catalogued for the MSA-003 Nemo, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the MSA-003 Nemo above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MSA-003 Nemo Gunpla kits & merchandise (10). Reference: Gundam Wiki.