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Gawman Nobil is a veteran mobile suit pilot operating under the callsign "Messer 2" for the anti-Earth Federation group Mafty. A large scar on the left side of his face marks his battle experience, though his specific origins remain unspecified. By UC 0105, he served as one of Mafty's primary pilots under Mafty Navue Erin (Hathaway Noa), piloting the Anaheim Electronics-developed Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 mobile suit.
During a diversionary attack in Davao in April UC 0105, Gawman participated in an operation to create chaos and facilitate Hathaway Noa's escape from house arrest. Piloting his Messer Type-F01, he targeted the Regent Hotel opposite Hathaway's location at the Tasaday Hotel, first offering condolences to any civilians caught in the crossfire before firing. His combat skills enabled him to engage multiple Kimberley Unit FD-03-00 Gustav Karl Type-00 mobile suits. However, his mobile suit sustained damage during the battle: an attack by the RX-104FF Penelope destroyed his Long Beam Rifle and critically damaged the left rear thruster, forcing an emergency landing in a park where Federation forces led by Captain Kenneth Sleg captured him.
Interrogated by Kenneth, Gawman resisted providing substantial intelligence about Mafty. He sarcastically suggested Quack Salver was the real power behind the group and joked that Mafty might be "the ghost of Char Aznable," triggering physical retaliation from Kenneth. Despite execution threats, he refused to divulge operational details or confirm Hathaway's leadership.
Later, Kenneth ordered Lieutenant Lane Aim to use Gawman as a human shield during a confrontation with Hathaway's RX-105 Ξ Gundam (Xi Gundam). Restrained in the Penelope's cockpit, Gawman was told his presence would deter attacks—his death assured if the Penelope were destroyed. When Hathaway opened communications during the battle, Gawman immediately urged him to destroy the Penelope even at the cost of his own life, prioritizing Mafty's mission. Lane ultimately ejected him, allowing Hathaway to recover him safely.
Rescued, Gawman returned to Mafty's vessel Valiant to recover and expressed gratitude for Hathaway's intervention. His fate following subsequent operations, including a failed raid on the Federation Assembly in Adelaide, remains unconfirmed.
Gawman approaches combat with the professionalism of a seasoned pilot, demonstrating tactical awareness and proficiency. His condolences to civilians before the Davao attack reflect an acknowledgment of the moral complexities in Mafty's methods. His resilience under interrogation and willingness to sacrifice himself during the Penelope encounter underscore his loyalty to the cause. As a veteran of multiple wars, he possesses advanced mobile suit piloting skills, enabling him to hold his own against numerically superior Federation forces. His equipment centered on the Messer Type-F01, a ground-operation mobile suit derived from Neo Zeon designs like the AMS-119 Geara Doga and MSN-04 Sazabi, armed with vulcan guns, beam sabers, a long beam rifle, and a large shield.
Gawman Nobil appears in the *Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash* novel, the *Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway* film, and the game *SD Gundam G Generation Spirits*.
During a diversionary attack in Davao in April UC 0105, Gawman participated in an operation to create chaos and facilitate Hathaway Noa's escape from house arrest. Piloting his Messer Type-F01, he targeted the Regent Hotel opposite Hathaway's location at the Tasaday Hotel, first offering condolences to any civilians caught in the crossfire before firing. His combat skills enabled him to engage multiple Kimberley Unit FD-03-00 Gustav Karl Type-00 mobile suits. However, his mobile suit sustained damage during the battle: an attack by the RX-104FF Penelope destroyed his Long Beam Rifle and critically damaged the left rear thruster, forcing an emergency landing in a park where Federation forces led by Captain Kenneth Sleg captured him.
Interrogated by Kenneth, Gawman resisted providing substantial intelligence about Mafty. He sarcastically suggested Quack Salver was the real power behind the group and joked that Mafty might be "the ghost of Char Aznable," triggering physical retaliation from Kenneth. Despite execution threats, he refused to divulge operational details or confirm Hathaway's leadership.
Later, Kenneth ordered Lieutenant Lane Aim to use Gawman as a human shield during a confrontation with Hathaway's RX-105 Ξ Gundam (Xi Gundam). Restrained in the Penelope's cockpit, Gawman was told his presence would deter attacks—his death assured if the Penelope were destroyed. When Hathaway opened communications during the battle, Gawman immediately urged him to destroy the Penelope even at the cost of his own life, prioritizing Mafty's mission. Lane ultimately ejected him, allowing Hathaway to recover him safely.
Rescued, Gawman returned to Mafty's vessel Valiant to recover and expressed gratitude for Hathaway's intervention. His fate following subsequent operations, including a failed raid on the Federation Assembly in Adelaide, remains unconfirmed.
Gawman approaches combat with the professionalism of a seasoned pilot, demonstrating tactical awareness and proficiency. His condolences to civilians before the Davao attack reflect an acknowledgment of the moral complexities in Mafty's methods. His resilience under interrogation and willingness to sacrifice himself during the Penelope encounter underscore his loyalty to the cause. As a veteran of multiple wars, he possesses advanced mobile suit piloting skills, enabling him to hold his own against numerically superior Federation forces. His equipment centered on the Messer Type-F01, a ground-operation mobile suit derived from Neo Zeon designs like the AMS-119 Geara Doga and MSN-04 Sazabi, armed with vulcan guns, beam sabers, a long beam rifle, and a large shield.
Gawman Nobil appears in the *Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash* novel, the *Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway* film, and the game *SD Gundam G Generation Spirits*.