Petra Itta is a supporting character from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury. She is known for being a top student in the Mechanics Department and being close to Lauda Neill and Felsi Rollo. She survives a devastating attack but loses both legs and later uses prosthetics. Her loyalty, especially to Lauda, stands out, and she becomes even closer to him after the tragic events. Her journey shows growth from a biased elite to a caring individual.
Petra Itta is a student in her second year at Asticassia School of Technology, Mechanics Department.
After a tragic incident, she survives with both her legs replaced by prosthetic limbs and uses crutches.
Petra is officially described as cool and smart, a model student.
In the beginning, her actions and words are not much different from her friend Felsi Rollo.
She sometimes encourages others in bad ways, especially when supporting Guel Jeturk.
Petra uses unkind names for people from Mercury or Earth, showing she used to have prejudice.
She is easily scared and often acts tough only when supported by stronger people.
Despite this, she has a normal interest in romance and is shown to like Lauda Neill.
Later, she grows to be kinder and more caring, even helping injured students during dangerous times.
Her earlier attitude seems to be a mask she wore due to her elite status, but she is actually good-hearted and diligent.
Petra is a Mechanics student in Asticassia and stays with the Jeturk dorm.
She is seen as a close follower of Guel Jeturk and often appears with Lauda Neill and Felsi Rollo.
Petra has a close friendship with Felsi Rollo and supports Guel Jeturk.
She is especially loyal to Lauda Neill, helping and supporting him both at school and as the new CEO of Jeturk Company.
Eventually, it becomes clear Petra and Lauda share romantic feelings.
"Come on, come on, keep going, Princess~."
"This is the worst! Lauda left me waiting for our date and now look what happened... Isn't that right!?"
"I'm not forgiving you with just an apology... You have to take me somewhere nice! We need lunch AND dinner! If not, I couldn't rest in peace even if I died! What about you? If you survive, what do you want to do? I absolutely... want to see that person again!"
Petra is a capable mechanical student and is trusted to prepare Lauda's mobile suit perfectly.
Early Days at Asticassia
Petra appears from episode one as a follower of Guel Jeturk, often with Felsi Rollo.
She helps Felsi with underhanded plans, trying to secure victories for Guel in duels.
When Miorine Rembran interrupts with a mobile craft, Petra and Felsi are stopped.
Supporting Lauda After Tragedy
After Vim Jeturk’s death, Lauda Neill becomes the acting CEO.
Petra supports Lauda, working as his secretary, and their relationship grows closer.
She is shy but proud when telling Lauda that she finished his mobile suit perfectly.
Rumble Ring Incident
During the open campus event and the Rumble Ring battle, Petra cheers for Lauda and worries about his safety.
She thanks Suletta Mercury for saving Lauda, showing her growing kindness and gratitude.
Tragedy Strikes
A violent attack led by Norea Du Noc destroys part of the school.
Petra bravely helps injured students during evacuation.
However, rubble falls on her, leaving her badly wounded and unconscious.
Aftermath and Comeback
Petra survives but remains in a coma for a long time.
Three years later, she is alive and recovers with prosthetic legs and crutches.
She now lives in a rehabilitation facility but is set to become a prosthetics tester for GUND-ARM Inc.
Lauda, who she loves, stays by her side, and their bond grows even stronger.
Petra and Felsi often teased Miorine, once noting she resembled her father, even before others realized this.
Even though she sometimes acted mean, Petra’s actions had a unique charm and she gained hidden fans.
A screenshot of Petra urgently calling out to Guel became popular for jokes and meme edits.
She was not included in certain promotional videos, but she did get new lines in a recap special.
In early ideas, Petra was imagined as a very different, even “sexy,” character, but she became the cool, smart student we see.
Petra’s relationship with Lauda has become a favorite element for many fans.
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