Satellite System



The Satellite System is a powerful weapon system developed by the United Nations Earth during the 7th Space War, and outfitted to their latest mobile suit, the Gundam X. While the firing systems and weapons system is mounted on the Gundam X the power source for the Satellite Cannon is located on the moon at D.O.M.E. and requires a Newtype to register the unit before it can be operated. Once registered the Gundam can activate a laser circuit at any time that the moon is in sight, connected it to the charger. A microwave pulse is then sent along the laser circuit's path and into the collection fins of the Gundam X. The process takes 4.03 seconds, but once fully charged the Satellite Cannon can deliver enough power to destroy a space colony.

During 7th Space War, there are several relay sattleite in Earth's orbit that allow Gundam X to receive the microwave from any location. However, most of these sattleite are destroyed near the end of war. Under the Moonlight manga reveal that one of these sattelite BATEN survive the war and later get modified, enable it to send microwave by itself, although BATEN can provide only 30% energy compare to DOME.

Other units outfitted with this weapon are the GX-Bit mobile suit, and the automated defense system G-Bit D.O.M.E. mobile suits. During the After War era, the Gundam Double X is outfitted with two Satellite Cannons, doubling the destructive output of the weapon.

Satellite Launcher
Acting as a firing platform, a Satellite Cannon can be mounted to the top of the Gundam Ashtaron Hermit Crab while in its Mobile Armor configuration. The Gundam Virsago Chest Break can then stand on the other Gundam and deploy its collectors to gather energy to fire the weapon.