OVA
Description
Lucette Audevie is a systems engineer employed by Anaheim Electronics, assigned to the development and testing of the RX-78GP03 Gundam Dendrobium aboard the self-propelled dock ship La Vie en Rose. She works alongside her colleague Defrah Kar and is deeply invested in the performance of the GP03 and the skills of its pilot, Kou Uraki. Her fascination with Kou’s piloting ability leads her to encourage him to demonstrate the superiority of the GP03 in combat, and she can be regarded as a professional rival to Nina Purpleton, another engineer involved in the Gundam development project. Lucette’s motivations appear rooted in a strong belief in the technology she helped create and a desire to see it prove its worth. During a critical incident in which Earth Federation forces attempt to reclaim the Gundam, she helps Kou steal the unit from the La Vie en Rose. In the ensuing confrontation, she shields Kou from gunfire by Major Nakohha Nakato and sustains a fatal wound. She dies while being cared for by Nina. Lucette’s role in the story is brief but impactful; her actions directly enable Kou to continue his mission, and her sacrifice underscores the high stakes of the conflict. While she does not receive extensive development beyond her short screen time, her courage and dedication leave a lasting impression. She possesses no special combat abilities, but her expertise as a systems engineer is her primary strength, and her willingness to risk her life for her convictions demonstrates notable resolve.