“Thank You, My Sandrock” — Quatre’s Farewell in Gundam Wing Episode 17

Quatre Raberba Winner says goodbye to his Gundam Sandrock in episode 17 of the original Gundam Wing TV series. “Thank you, my Sandrock” translates 「ありがとう、ぼくのサンドロック」.

What happens at the spaceport

Quatre uses Sandrock to buy time for his allies to return to space. The cockpit opens and he gets out, but the machine continues moving. Sandrock’s final movement makes it look as if the suit is giving its pilot time to escape.

Why Quatre thanks a mobile suit

Quatre has relied on Sandrock on Earth and fought alongside the Maganac Corps from its cockpit. He brings the same thoughtfulness he shows the people around him to his farewell to the machine. The series leaves open what, if anything, the machine intended.

Which Sandrock kit matches the episode?

Bandai’s HGAC 1/144 Gundam Sandrock depicts the original TV design. The pair of Heat Shotels, white armor and dark torso are useful clues when comparing it with Sandrock Custom and Endless Waltz variants.

Sources

Episode 17 listing

Official TV Sandrock kit manual

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