GN-001 Gundam Exia

The GN-001 Gundam Exia is the mobile suit piloted by protagonist Setsuna F Seiei during the first series of Mobile Suit Gundam 00. Exia is the second Gundam to appear in the series as it overpowers and destroys the AEU's latest mobile suit, the Enact, during a public demonstration of the Enact's capabilities.^{[e 1]} Designed for melee combat, Exia's primary weapon is the GN Sword - a massive metal blade mounted on its right forearm, which can be folded down to reveal a beam gun. Additional hand-held swords, beam blades and shield complement Exia's armament. While the Exia is in battle with Ali Al-Saachez piloting the stolen Gundam Throne Zwei, the death of Aeolia Schenberg triggers a system trap and activates Exia's Trans-Am system, releasing the Gundam's full potential.^{[e 2]} During the battle at Lagrange point 1, Exia is severely damaged during its confrontation with Graham Aker in his GN-Flag (an upgraded Flag using a GN Tau Drive), and left drifting in space.^{[e 3]} The partially repaired Exia (GN-001R Exia Repair) makes a short appearance during the first episode of the second series. Although it can stand its ground against the GN-XIII, it is no match for the newer Ahead. Celestial Being recovers the Exia after its battle at the Proud colony and installs the Exia's GN Drive on the 00 Gundam.^{[e 4]} A repaired and upgraded Exia, dubbed the R2(Repair II), makes another appearance in the last episode of the second series, when Setsuna transfers from the wrecked 00 Gundam to pilot the Exia against the 0 Gundam, piloted by Ribbons Allmark using a GN drive stolen from the 00 Gundam.^{[e 5]}