But...what is Permet really?
>>23703454Crystalized Light of the Human Heart!
PERUMETTO SUKHOA
>>23703454Given that they light up the pilots' skin with glowing red lines, it's probably some type of nanomachine that goes into your bloodstream and talks to the MS. Think Neuralink but more advanced and with slightly less "monkeys figging into their own brains"
>>23703454Crack rocks.
>>23703454WHO CARES?KEP COOOOOMSUMING
>>23703454From the context of the show, it's some sort of mineral that's mined from places with harsh environments (e.g. Mercury) which is integral to information transmission networks. So, the writers were trying to create a setting where the downtrodden and underprivileged are forced to slave away for the benefit of the elite who exploit them.The real question I have is, what makes a Witch? The official answer from the show is a person who pilots a Gundam, which uses permet to interface with the body/nervous system of the pilot but in turn inflicts harm on the pilot. But how does it do that, and why is the pilot stigmatized for it? Like, the show wants us to think that Witches have permet embedded all throughout their bodies and that's why they have those colorful skin rashes, but Eri somehow was a Witch despite being a literal toddler (clearly she was too young to undergo any type of surgery for it), and Lauda never had permet in his body despite piloting a Gundam. The show never gave us a clear definition.
>>23703690Maybe it's just a simple injection you can take before getting into the cockpit, or maybe the cockpit itself just wirelessly reads/activates your nerves and that's what the red rash means. "Witch" is just what they call people who do it
>>23703690>But how does it do that, and why is the pilot stigmatized for it?>>23703696>the cockpit itself just wirelessly reads/activates your nerves and that's what the red rash meansI think it's specifically causing some sort of thermal reaction on top of probably frying nerves in the more figurative sense, I remember someone mentioning something about burns...
>>23703732Well, they did execute the Elan clone by putting him in a giant microwave, and the scientist ladies wouldn't do anythign just for the lulz, so I'm guessing they were just using a more destructive version of the Permet "nerve reading" to get some info out of his body as they cooked him
But why did Delling want to create quiet zero?
>>23705825he was annoyed by the noisy one
>The Discovery and Properties of Permet>Permet, a substance capable of quantum-level information sharing, Permet, discovered during solar system exploration, was initially highly unstable. However, development accelerated throughout the solar system after researchers discovered techniques to stabilize it through metallic complexation and established manufacturing methods. Permet’s defining characteristic is its ability to modify its behavior based on incident elementary particles and transmit those same particles to other Permet particles. This leads to what became known as the “Permet Spatial Behavior Phenomenon” (PSB Phenomenon), where Permet particles dispersed within a defined space move as if coordinated. While typical PSB phenomena eventually converge as noise increases over time, occasionally a rare state called a “data storm” occurs, where inter-particle information exchange continues to escalate.During a data storm, the controlled behavior seen in PSB phenomena breaks down. Particles begin moving chaotically, generating immense heat that can severely damage Permet-controlled machinery and human bodies.Additionally, Permet’s inherent instability allows it to undergo radioactive decay through specific methods, leading to the development of Permet power generation systems. These systems revolutionized power generation by offering high output in compact forms without requiring extensive infrastructure. By exposing Permet to specific laser emissions, controlled internal radioactive decay can be initiated, allowing energy harvesting (with Permet requiring replacement once it decays below specified thickness). To harness Permet’s spatial control properties, humanity developed a specialized programming code that Permet could directly interpret and execute. This evolved into “Permet Language Engineering,” marking the beginning of practical Permet spatial control technology.
>>23705841Technological Innovation through Permet and Human EvolutionThe advancement of Permet Language Engineering enabled the simultaneous integration of Permet-based communications, machinery, energy, and control systems. This breakthrough catalyzed numerous innovations in communications and engineering. While the high cost of Permet manufacturing meant that not all power and communication systems were converted (conventional technology remained in use where economically practical), most mobile suits and spacecraft transitioned to Permet-based technology.One example of developed technology is Permet propulsion, which generates thrust through accelerated Permet ejection. Using “Permet Code” developed through Permet Language Engineering, pre-programmed inter-Permet relationships enabled the propellant itself to perform thrust vectoring. This “Permet-Intelligence Propellant” dramatically simplified (miniaturized and lightened) complex control systems. However, the information required for Permet spatial control technology is extremely vast, pushing even the latest quantum computers to their limits. While improvements continue through AI-based code transmission systems (still used by mobile suits other than the Gundam), these are expected to eventually reach the “Permet Limit.”Nevertheless, “Permet Link” technology, which connects various systems through Permet introduced into the human body, significantly advanced humanity’s space exploration capabilities. Additionally, “GUND” technology, a medical field advancement of this technology, held the potential to revolutionize human physical and mental capabilities. However, its military application, “GUND Format,” deviated dramatically from these ideals and principles, drawing severe ethical criticism and becoming widely regarded as a “forbidden technology.”
>>23705842GUND & GUND-ARMGUND is a body enhancement technology utilizing an element called Permet. Originally developed to help humanity adapt to space life, it was used in mobile craft operation to counter cosmic radiation and in medical applications such as prosthetics. GUND’s information processing feedback varies based on the size and complexity of the operated object. While GUND can be safely used with prosthetic-sized applications, operating large, complex systems like mobile suits subjects the pilot to massive information feedback—known as “data storms.”The military application of GUND technology is called the GUND Format, and mobile suits equipped with this system are collectively known as GUND-ARM. Through the GUND Format, pilots can instantly control dispersed Permet particles within a defined space. In return, pilots gain significant advantages, such as enhanced spatial awareness through GUNBIT maneuverability and Permet information feedback, giving them an edge over conventional mobile suits.Source: The official lorebook
>>23705825tldr: He was incredibly pessimistic and cynical about humanity and he wanted to honour Nortrette's vision, so he could protect Miorine by creating a world without any conflict or war by force. >While Delling intended to use Quiet Zero’s GUND Format network to seize control of the Earth Sphere’s political, military, and economic systems driven by a self-righteous pessimism that “only he could save humanity’s future,” his actions stopped short of directly destroying human society, motivated by his desire to realize his late wife Notrette’s ideals. Prospera, however, sought to exploit Delling’s plan for her own ends. Her objective: to release Ericht into a network of Earth Sphere-wide data storms by allowing her to access Aerial’s GUND Format once it achieved Permet Score Eight. The current GUND Format exists in a realm beyond human comprehension due to its astronomical information density, making direct access impossible. Accessing the GUND Format requires Suletta, acting as interface through Aerial, to maintain stable Permet Score Eight and establish connectivity with Ericht.Source: The Lorebook
>NIKA!*blows up a factory*>YOU DON'T GET IT!*deliberately targets civilian transportation and escape routes*>OUR COMRADES WILL DIE!*attacks a school event*>BECAUSE OF YOUR SILLY IDEALS!*kills an escaping student*>SO TELL ME!*massacres an entire school*>WHO'S CAUSING THE SUFFERING!?*personally blows up the Earthnoid students' residence*
>>23705841>>23705842>>23705843>>23705845Man, this needed more episodes. I guess it's not that unusual for the lorebook to have way more info than the actual show, but...man.Thanks, anon.
>>23705861No problem, I was just quoting it. But even I need to say that it really feels like they overdesigned the entire setting when looking at the story, since they used next to nothing from it. And when they do use it, they often do it in manners that makes things a lot muddier. They should have just kept it a lot simpler and condensed. Even the Earth-Space conflict in this one just suffered from the big SAL conspiracy due to it becoming extremely complicated for no reason. Why not just create a not!Federation and not!Zeon for the backdrop to focus on a vengeful Ochs Earth planning seizing Benerit's power? You could still have Shaddiq and all the other terrorists involved in the conspiracy, just with a much clearer plan and way less factions. But alas, they fucked it up.
>>23703454Lesbian space aids
>>23705861No, you could get all that from the context clues in the show. Unless you want characters to turn towards the camera and monologue everything.
>>23705907Kinda? You could get from the clues some things, like the fact that Sophie and Norea were Ochs Earth agents, not DoF members, but honestly, I needed the lorebook to realize it myself.
>>23705944>like the fact that Sophie and Norea were Ochs Earth agentsThat one was blatantly said in show though.
>>23705861True that. We weren't shown the harsh space environment requiring GUND or the situation on Mercury, despite it importance for the characters
>>23705944They weren't DoF agents?
>>23706868No, they indeed weren't. It's said directly in the show, but it's a thing you can easily miss or misunderstand. In episode 19, when Prospera breaks into the Ochs Earth cache, she reads the pilot code names and machine names, before revealing their affiliation as Ochs Earth Corporation (through the surprised exclamation of Belmeria elsewhere). It's very easy to misunderstand that Prospera might have only meant that the Gundams were tied to corporation, but it's clear she's speaking about both the MS and the pilots as Ochs affiliates.Their official profiles also only said that they were "dispatched by DoF", while clearly mentioning with other DoF members that they were members. Moreover, the lorebook, once again, made this incredibly clear, when the DoF section says that their Gundams and Gundam pilots were supplemented from an outside source. In other words, Ochs didn't just give DoF Gundams, it also gave them Sophie and Norea.There are other hints as well. Nika had not met Norea and Sophie before episode 13, and Nika had to find out their identities through checking their sponsors. Norea and Sophie were also investigating Pharact (despite DoF not being able to produce its own MS), and knew about the historic development line of Lfrith models. Sophie rants about wanting to kill for video games, despite seeming to own a Nintendo Switch -like gaming console, which points to the fact she gets paid or rewarded from piloting. The Vanadis Heart manga also mentions that Vanadis believed in childhood education that included making kids play with plushies (Sophie) and draw things they see (Norea), again pointing to the idea that they received their education at Ochs. The main antagonist of Vanadis Heart is also literally raising child soldiers to pilot Lfrith Gundams.
She had HOW many boyfriends?
>>23705956It was said, but it's very easy to misunderstand due to clumsy dialogue cuts. Moreover, not realizing the fact actually makes the show fall flatter than before. If you don't realize it, you actually miss the pretty important plot point about Sophie and Norea being foils to to 4 and 5, since all four are corporate child agents being exploited by the existence of Gundams. 5 and Norea are more obvious, but 4 and Sophie are more easy to miss: Both are people clearly interested in Suletta, wanting to become someone close to them as either a sister or a love. They both are jealous of her in some way, both leave an impression on her, and both die indirectly because of her relatively early. Suletta managing to end a conflict without anyone being hurt or killed by a Gundam is also the reason why 5 is smiling down at the permet ghosts of Sophie and Norea in the ending. In other words, it's supposed to be a happy moment, when three people exploited and killed by Gundams reunite to see that Gundams are more than mere machines of violence that can only kill and destroy.
>>23707201Not enough>ENTER
>>23703454But...why was the show so shit?
I'm glad there's still Gbitch thread. Why was it so good?
>>23705856I wish she'd stomp me like I was garbage too.
>>23707283Are you serious? It is maybe one of the most pretentious and stupid shows I have ever watched. It is what people with an IQ of 80 consider to be smart.
>people want to talk about how smart WfM is for stealing from The Tempest, but they want to call me retarded for writing a 90 minute Youtube video essay comparing Lady Macbeth to Haman Karn>it is a tale>told by an idiot, >full of sound and fury,>signifying nothing
I feel the same way about Witch that I do about Taylor Swift where I just don't fucking understand how or why this has a following and what draws white women to some of the most mediocre crap to ever exist.
>>23707362In what way was it ever pretentious? Especially for Gundam standards lol?It's pretty much the only good anime Okouchi worked for.People only hate it because of the scary y word (not the usual Gaydam's y word) so I'm done arguing about it. I loved GBitch.
>>23707394The characters are just awful and the writing is as subtle as a Zack Snyder movie. The whole thing is what somebody with a sixth grade literacy level would think is smart. Maybe try reading something other than manga and you will see what I mean.
Look I am not asking for fucking Ulysses but the Happy Birthday scene from The Prologue and the blood slap are absolutely up there with "Why did you say Martha?"I also think the MC Suletta is maybe one of the worst just absolute brainless and cringe female characters written in maybe the past decade.
Like if you guys want to like absolute crap it is cool, but I am going to call you out and make fun of you for it. You probably also like other retarded white women shit like K-Pop Demon Hunters.
>>23707210>thin liliqueWe will not stand for this outrage.
https://x.com/i/status/2010260892613783672The more I look at his face, he honestly does look good wearing Schwarzette armor.
Can somebody explain what I am supposed to LIKE about Suletta? I want to beat her fucking stuttering face in with a brick I cannot STAND this fucking annoying retard. Am I supposed to sympathize with her? Why? How? What am I missing here?
>>23708241she's a lesbian, you're supposed to like that and ignore the fact she has almost as little character development as Mikazuki
>>23708241Her shyness, clumsiness and innocence is supposed to be appealing. If you actually dislike those aspects, then, yeah, you'll dislike her. She gets development and becomes more independent but her general surface level personality never changes.
>>23708261Oh man I am so glad I dropped this shit then. I hate pity me characters with superficial flaws. And people LIKE this show?
>>23707362hi Duel
>>23708261Well, she does stop stuttering
>>23710487Ep 5
>>23703454Psychoframe
