GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam

The GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam is a mobile suit from the series Mobile Fighter G Gundam. It was built to represent the colony of Neo-Japan and was piloted by Domon Kasshu

Technology & Combat Characteristics
The Shining Gundam, piloted by series protagonist Domon Kasshu, represented Neo Japan in the 13th Gundam Fight.The Shining Gundam is equipped with two beam sabers, two forearm mounted cannons known as "Shining Shot", head mounted vulcans, shoulder mounted machine cannons, and the signature "Shining Finger" ability. This attack focuses heat into the Gundam's hand, which causes it to glow green and allows it to easily crush the head of an enemy Gundam. It contains a Emotion Energy System, which if given enough input allows the Gundam to power up significantly, allowing it to channel the Shining Finger energy into one of the swords, creating a Shining Finger Sword, which is large and powerful. As most mobile fighters do not carry physical shields, the defensive capabilities of Shining Gundam rely on Domon himself.

Normal Mode
This form is the most used version of the Shining Gundam. It is used when Domon is fighting another opponent without the use of the Shining Finger.

Super Mode
Available only when Domon is performing either the Shining Finger or the Shining Finger Sword. In this mode various armor pieces on the Gundam extend to resemble a Japanese samurai. The internal parts of the Gundam turn gold as the attacks are used.

Hyper Mode
Similar to the Super Mode, but Shining Gundam changes to an all gold color. The overall capabilities of the unit are increased tremendously. However, this mode can only be used when Domon is in a state of complete calm.

Head Vulcans/Machine Cannons
Rarely used by Domon, the vulcans are mounted in the forehead and the machine cannons are located on the main body. Both are primarily used for close range defense or for thwarting movement.

Shining Shot
Also rarely used by Domon, the Shining Shot consists of two forearm mounted beam cannons that have destructive power. These are are only used when defending Tokyo's Shinjuku district from the Death Army.

Beam Sabers
Two beam sabers are stored on the left sideskirt. These are primarily used for slicing into opponents' Gundams or parrying other beam attacks.

Shining Finger
Domon's signature move, the Shining Finger concentrates a large amount of energy into the Shining Gundam's hand, turning it light green. Domon then grabs the head of the opposing Gundam and crush it, thereby winning the match. Though the Shining Finger was powerful, it was only usable at close range.

Shining Finger Sword
A more powerful variant of the Shining Finger, the Shining Finger Sword concentrates the energy of the Shining Finger into one of the beam sabers, changing its color to green. The length of the saber increases dramatically and Domon is able to impale an opponents head with the sword. However, this technique was unreliable as it used the Emotion Energy System, meaning that it could only be used based on Domon's present state of mind.

Trivia

 * Domon also says the phrase when the Shining finger is used: “Ore no kono te ga hikatte unaru! Omae wo taose to kagayaki sakebu! Hissatsu, Shining Finga!” (“This hand of mine glows with an awesome power. It’s burning grip tells me to defeat you! Now here I go, Shining Finger!”)
 * The Shining Gundam and it's successor God Gundam take their appearance from the battle armor worn by the ancient samurai warrior class.
 * When Shining Gundam enters Super Mode and draws it's beam saber, the letters G Gundam appears on the saber blade.