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The AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal is one of four titular mobile suits featured in the Flit Arc and Asemu Arc of the Mobile Suit Gundam AGE anime. It was mainly piloted by Flit Asuno and later by Asemu Asuno

Technology & Combat Characteristics[]

Holder of the mobile suit name "Gundam" that belong to a legendary savior, the Gundam AGE-1 Normal is the prized possession of the Asuno Family and is pivotal in the fight against the UE. Developed through the data stored in the AGE Device passed down within the Asuno family, the AGE-1 incorporates a special OS, the AGE System which can gather data and come up with equipment to counter a specific enemy. Its basic weaponry includes beam sabers/daggers, a shield and a new weapon called the DODS Rifle that was developed by the AGE System during one of the Gundam's earlier battles against the UE. Using "wear parts" created by the AGE System through the AGE Builder, the AGE-1 can take on other forms such as the faster Spallow form and the heavier Titus form. Unlike other mass-produced mobile suits of the Earth Federation Forces in AG 114, the Gundam's armor is strong enough to withstand attacks from an Ovv-f Gafran.

The Gundam AGE-1 uses independently developed plasma control technology and has a higher output than Earth Federation Forces’ RGE-B790 Genoace.[1] The core component of the AGE System is located in the MS’s chest.[2] The "spoiler-like" device on the suit's back is actually a broad antenna, and by linking it with various sensors in the head unit, the AGE System is able to collect and analyze data during combat. A limited amount of data can also be transmitted.[1] Due to the suit's experimental nature, its limbs are equipped with independent power units to mitigate maintenance and logistic issues related to working with the parts. The AGE System later used this special characteristic as the basis for the Wear System.[1]

During the early parts of the project, a large amount of AGE-1 parts were manufactured by the AGE Builder based on a proposal by the AGE System.[3] Having doubts about the result of the AGE System, the Federation military took control of the spare parts for their own plan.[3] The idea was that after the original AGE-1 unit was made, it would only serve as a test unit. The data gathered from the original unit's tests would then be used to create a second "perfect" AGE-1 unit from the excess spare parts.[3] When the original unit was finally tested however, its performance and test results were impressive and as a result, was considered to be the "perfect" unit.[3] The leftover spare parts were then sent to the military's R&D department and used for research.[3]

A second unit with the model number "AGE-1F/2" and dubbed "Unit 2" was eventually built some time after the battle at Ambat with spare parts.[3] This unit was created for the sole purpose of testing the "Jacket System" equipment and was piloted by Largan Drace.[3] The sudden proposal to build a second AGE-1 unit came around the same time when a formal review was made regarding a mass-production version of the AGE-1, but the project was encountering difficulties due to slow progress the Federation was making on analyzing the AGE System.[1] The plan, later known as the "New AGE project", received a major boost when Flit Asuno joined the R&D department and was then expanded to the construction of Unit 2.[1] Officially, the military attributed the advancement to the magic of the Asuno family but in reality, it was a result of the participation of numerous well known mobile suit workshops including Madorna Workshop under Flit's name.[1]

By AG 140, the AGE-1's overall performance was upgraded to a higher level to keep up with the other Earth Federation Forces mobile suits. Its combat data proved invaluable to the Earth Federation Forces, as they were able to create newer weaponry for their mobile suits and a mass-production version of the Gundam. The following year, AGE-1 was sent to Big Ring for more upgrades so it can be used without the AGE System.[4] The resulting form of this was known as the AGE-1F Gundam AGE-1 Flat.

Armaments[]

The basic long ranged armament of the AGE-1 Normal. The DODS Rifle was created by the AGE system after the Genoace's Beam Spray Gun proved ineffective against Vagan mobile suits. The DODS Rifle spins the beam it fires like a powerful drill, generating enough force to destroy Vagan mobile suits such as Gafran, Baqto, etc in a single shot.[5] The DODS rifle has a limited number of shots, enough to keep a running battle going for some time but eventually repeated use without resupply will render the weapon empty. The DODS Rifle can be stored on rear waist armor when not in use. The rifle has two configurations, a one-handed mode where the barrel is rotated so that the secondary grip is pointing downwards, and a two-handed mode where the barrel is rotated so that the secondary grip is horizontally aligned. The latter mode allows for higher precision when shooting. The word DODS is an acronym that means "Drill-Orbital Discharge System".[6]
  • Beam Saber/Dagger
Stored in the side skirt armor are a pair of beam sabers. The beam sabers can adjust their length for different combat situations and are also strong enough to pierce and destroy Vagan mobile suits with ease.[7]
  • Shield
The AGE-1's defensive armament. It is made much thicker and sturdier than the Genoace's shield.
  • Beam Spray Gun
A weapon originally used by the Genoace. The shots from the Beam Spray Gun are about as powerful as a tank shell, and incapable of damaging the armor of Vagan mobile suits.
  • Marker Shot
A pistol-like weapon with non-lethal ammo used during a mock battle.[8]
  • Beam Rolling Lance
An optional weapon only available in the PSP game, the Beam Rolling Lance is a pole weapon with a rolling beam cutter on its tip. With it, the AGE-1 can slice down Vagan suits far better than regular beam sabers.

Special Equipment & Features[]

The AGE System is the Special OS for the Gundam AGE-1 engineered by the lineage of the Asuno family. It researches the evolution of living beings by digitizing the mysteries surrounding it and collects battle data to customize itself, grows alongside the pilot and is customized and used exclusively by the pilot itself. The only way for this system to be used and the Gundam to mobilize is by using the AGE Device. After the rollout of its successor, AGE-2, AGE-1 was taken to the Earth Federation's headquarters, Big Ring so that it can be modified to not require the AGE System anymore.[4]
  • Wear System
The arms (including shoulder armor) and legs of the AGE-1 are detachable, which allows alternate sets of limbs or "wears" to be attached. In conjunction with the AGE Builder, this allows the AGE System to dramatically change the overall performance of the unit by analyzing combat data and fabricating new wear parts to adapt to new situations or enemies. Later, the AMEMBO support craft was built to deliver the wear parts to AGE-1 during battle, saving it from having to return to its mothership/base for the exchange of wear parts.

History[]

For the history of the AGE-1 Normal, please go to Flit Asuno and Asemu Asuno's page.

Variants[]

Novelization Only[]

  • Gundam AGE-1 Gold Arrow
A new wear used by the Gundam AGE-1 Normal at the battle of Ambat in the novelization.[9] The Gold Arrow wear was developed to counter the unmanned Bit weapons of the Xvb-xd Farsia, and has hatches on its thighs that can release anti-beam coating substance.[9]

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Notes & Trivia[]

  • The AGE-1, as well as its successors, are reminiscent of the GX-9900-DV Gundam X Divider in that they at first require an external device to be activated, but later, as new generations are developed, are refitted to work without them.

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 MG 1/100 AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal manual
  2. Mobile Suit Gundam AGE Episode 20, The Red Mobile Suit
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Mobile Suit Gundam AGE -UNKNOWN SOLDIERS- Chapter 10
  4. 4.0 4.1 Mobile Suit Gundam AGE Episode 19, Asemu's Departure
  5. Mobile Suit Gundam AGE Episode 2, The Power of AGE
  6. Mobile Suit Gundam AGE Novel 1 "Stand Up"
  7. Mobile Suit Gundam AGE Episode 15, Those Tears Fall in Space
  8. Mobile Suit Gundam AGE Episode 4, The White Wolf
  9. 9.0 9.1 Mobile Suit Gundam AGE Novel 2 "Awaken"

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Mobile Suit Gundam AGE Mechanics
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CMS-223G Gala | CMS-223Z Zila | CMS-574E Elmeda | CMS-574X Xeno

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AGE-2DH Gundam AGE-2 Dark Hound | BMS-003 Shaldoll Rogue | BMS-004 G-Exes Jackedge

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Baronche
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Madorna Workshop / Civilians
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CMS-B/67 Shaldoll | CMS-B/67M Shaldoll M | Muti-purpose Work Mobile Suit | RGE-B790CF Genoace Fox Custom
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Gundam AGE: Treasure Star Mechanics
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