Mother Vanguard

The Mother Vanguard is a ship that appears in the Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam manga.

History & Technological Characteristics
Beauty of exterior design was emphasized in the Mother Vanguard as it was built with the noble principles of the Crossbone Vanguard. The ship is based off sailing ships from the Age of Discovery, and features sails and a huge golden carved female figure on the bow. The Mother Vanguard incorporated both luxury and cutting-edge level technology into the design. In addition to thermonuclear rocket engines, the Mother Vanguard also contained a minovsky drive, which allowed for swifter interplanetary travel. The Mother Vanguard also features a beam shield that completely covers the entire hull for a limit of 20 minutes.