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MSA-003 Nemo — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

MSA-003

MSA-003 Nemo Mass Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
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.

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
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.

  1. 1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga)
  2. 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (debut)
  3. 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga)
  4. 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
  5. 1988 — Mobile Suit Collection Comic SECRET FORMULA
  6. 1988 — Under the Gundam: Double-Fake
  7. 1990 — Operation Buran U.C. 0079
  8. 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis
  9. 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon
  10. 1993 — SD Gundam Gaiden: Kikōshin Densetsu
  11. 1995 — Shin SD Gundam Gaiden: Gold Saga
  12. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel
  13. 2002 — Advance of Zeta: The Flag of Titans
  14. 2004 — Gundam Legacy
  15. 2004 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars
  16. 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers
  17. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.: The Bonds of the Bloodline
  18. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel)
  19. 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam 1/2 UC 0087: Another Story
  20. 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars
  21. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem
  22. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
  23. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud
  24. 2011 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define
  25. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga)
  26. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0094: Across the Sky
  27. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record
  28. 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters Try Island Wars
  29. 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096
  30. 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Valpurgis
  31. 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
  32. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative
  33. 2019 — Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula
  34. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora-
  35. 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.

  1. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
  2. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
  3. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
  4. 2007 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam
  5. 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
  6. 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
  7. 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
  8. 2010 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3
  9. 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
  10. 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
  11. 2017 — Gundam Versus
  12. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the MSA-003 Nemo — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Mass-Divers, Anti Earth Union Group, Coalition of Volunteers, Earth Federation Forces, Karaba, Toraburyu

MSA-003 Nemo Model Kits

7 catalogued model kits for the MSA-003 Nemo (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):

See all MSA-003 Nemo kits, prices and community builds

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.
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.