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Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2The ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth is a mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS Gekko, a side story of Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

Gundam Astaroth is one of the 72 "Gundam" frames produced and used in the Calamity War, roughly 300 years ago.^[1] It is also one of 26 remaining Gundam Frames that survived the Calamity War and reported to be operational. The Warren Family, a family affiliated with Gjallarhorn, owned the Gundam Astaroth but was forced to sell its armor and equipment when their financial situation went bad, with the suit's Gundam Frame eventually acquired by Tanto Tempo's Daddy Ted.^[1]

The Astaroth was then restored to operational condition by fitting its frame with a mix of parts from other mobile suits, and an example of this is that its left forearm armor and left shoulder armor is from a UGY-R38 Spinner Rodi.^[1]^[2] The two side waist armors are called Boost Armor, which has a wide range of movement and helps in the attitude/posture control of the mobile suit since the Astaroth's asymmetry affected its center of gravity.^[1]

Armaments

Knife: A combat knife is stored in each of the Boost Armor on the sides of the waist.^[1] It is used for extreme range close combat.^[2]

Rifle: A rifle that is prepared for Astaroth's use when it is owned by the Warren family.^[1] It uses standard ammunition.^[3]

Demolition Knife: Despite having the word 'knife' in its name, the weapon is actually a large folding blade. Stored on the back in its folded form when not in use, the unfolded Demolition Knife is taller than the Astaroth itself.^[1] Due to its foldable nature, there are weak points in the strength aspects of the blade.^[3]

210mm Anti-Material Rifle: Another weapon that the Astaroth used while owned by the Warren family, it comes with a bipod.^[2] The length of the rifle exceeds the height of the Astaroth, and can be attached to the waist hardpoint when in use, although this requires one of the Booster Armor to be removed.^[2]

Panzerfaust: A pair of Panzerfaust can be stored on the back of the Astaroth via a mount arm.^[2]

Special Equipment & Features

Sub-Knuckle: Mounted on the left forearm, it uses a part of the Hyakuren's side skirt armor and has a three finger manipulator.^[1] It was fitted onto the Astaroth by Volco Warren.^[1]

Neural Connection: Argi can use a neural connection through his prosthetic right arm to pilot the Gundam Astaroth.^[2] This allows him to control the suit at a higher reaction speed than normal people.^[2]

Special Energy Transmission Mechanism: A special energy transmission mechanism is installed in Astaroth so that it can use special custom equipment.^[2] However, that equipment was lost when the Astaroth left the hands of the Warren family.^[2] None of Astaroth's current equipment can use this mechanism.^[2]

History

The location of the Gundam Astaroth (in its original form) after the end of the Calamity War was initially unknown; it was later found at the bottom of a large crater by the Warren family, a family affiliated with Gjallarhorn, who was at that time tasked to investigate the site of a fierce battle on the moon's surface.^[4] The Astaroth was then passed down to the generations in the family. However, several years ago, the Warrens were hit by a scandal involving illicit dealings with one of the economic blocs, and their financial situation worsened. Hence, they decided to sell the Astaroth's armor and equipment on the underground market. The Astaroth (by now with only its Gundam Frame left) fell into the hands of Daddy Ted on the Avalanche Colony. Volco, a member of the Warren family, eventually visited Daddy Ted to purchase the Astaroth in order to restore it to its complete form. Later, Argi arrived to assassinate Daddy Ted, as part of a contract killing, but eventually protects a dying Daddy Ted and boards the Astaroth.

After a series of events, sufficient parts were collected and Gundam Astaroth was returned to 82% of its original form.^[3] However, the suit was stolen by Nanao Narorina and sold.^[3] Volco Warren searched high and low for the missing Gundam but to no avail.^[3] About six months later, Gianmarco Salerno found it at the underground market in Jupiter Sphere and bought it back for Volco.^[3]^[5] As the suit has lost most of its armor and equipment, it was fitted with parts from other mobile suits to compensate and became the ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth Rinascimento.^[3]

Gallery

Gunpla

Notes & Trivia

Astaroth is the 29th demon of the Ars Goetia.
The Arm Sub-Knuckle's manipulators greatly resemble the fingers of Argi Mirage's prosthetic right hand.

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 ^1.6 ^1.7 ^1.8 High Grade Gundam Astaroth model kit manual
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 ^2.5 ^2.6 ^2.7 ^2.8 ^2.9 'Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Mechanical Works' Book
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 ^3.3 ^3.4 ^3.5 ^3.6 High Grade Gundam Astaroth Rinascimento model kit manual
↑ http://mechatalk.net/viewtopic.php?p=382380#p382443
↑ Hobby Japan 2017 July issue

External Links

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[HJ-5] Hobby Japan 2017 July issue

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 {{Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2
-|image=Gundam astaroth front color.png;Front
+|image=ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth (Front).png;Front
-Gundam astaroth rear color.png;Rear
+ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth (Rear).png;Rear
-Gundam astaroth front color with antimateriel rifle.png;Front(w/ Anti-Material Rifle & Panzerfaust)
+ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth (Anti-Material Rifle & Panzerfaust) (Front).png;Front (w/ Anti-Material Rifle & Panzerfaust)
 |transformable=No
 |usage=General-Purpose
 |type=Suit
-|OfficialName=Gundam Astaroth
+|OfficialName=Gundam Astaroth<br>ガンダム・アスタロト
 |designation=ASW-G-29
 |archetype=ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth Origin
@@ Line 12: / Line 12: @@
 |mechdesigner=Ippei Gyoubu
 |series=Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS Gekko
-|manufacturer=Tantotempo
+|manufacturer=Tanto Tempo
-|operator=Tantotempo
+|operator=Tanto Tempo
 |developers=Volco Warren
 |pilot=Argi Mirage
@@ Line 22: / Line 22: @@
 |powerplant=2 x Ahab Reactor
 |propulsion=Ahab Thrusters, Thermal Phase Transition Thrusters
-|paccommodation=1 in chest cockpit
+|paccommodation=Pilot only~in cockpit in chest
 |mmi=Neural Connection
 |armaments=2 x Knife
@@ Line 29: / Line 29: @@
 |optionalFixedArmaments=2 x Panzerfaust
 |optionalHandheldArmaments=210mm Anti-Material Rifle
-|SpecEquip=Arm Sub Knuckle
+|SpecEquip=Sub Knuckle
 Special Energy Transmission Mechanism
+}}The '''ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth''' is a [[mobile suit]] from ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS Gekko]]'', a side story of ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS]]''.
-}}
-The '''ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth''' is a [[mobile suit]] from ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS Gekko]]'', a side story of ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS]]''.
+==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
-==Design & Development==
-Gundam Astaroth is one of the 72 "Gundam" frames produced and used in the Calamity War, roughly 300 years ago. It is also one of 26 remaining Gundam Frames that have survived the Calamity War and reported to be operational. The Warren Family, a family affiliated with Gjallarhorn, owned the Gundam Astaroth, but was forced to sell its armor and equipment when their financial situation went bad, leaving only the Gundam Frame intact. Hence the Astaroth's armor is now a mix of parts from other mobile suits and an example of this is that its left forearm armor and left shoulder armor is from a [[UGY-R38 Spinner Rodi]]. Also, its current head is a replica of the original. The two side waist armors are called ''Boost Armor'', which have a wide range of movement and help in the attitude/posture control of the mobile suit since the Astaroth's asymmetry affected its center of gravity.
+Gundam Astaroth is one of the 72 "Gundam" frames produced and used in the Calamity War, roughly 300 years ago.<ref name="hg Gundam Astaroth">High Grade Gundam Astaroth model kit manual</ref> It is also one of 26 remaining Gundam Frames that survived the Calamity War and reported to be operational. The Warren Family, a family affiliated with Gjallarhorn, owned the Gundam Astaroth but was forced to sell its armor and equipment when their financial situation went bad, with the suit's Gundam Frame eventually acquired by Tanto Tempo's Daddy Ted.<ref name="hg Gundam Astaroth"/>
+The Astaroth was then restored to operational condition by fitting its frame with a mix of parts from other mobile suits, and an example of this is that its left forearm armor and left shoulder armor is from a [[UGY-R38 Spinner Rodi]].<ref name="hg Gundam Astaroth"/><ref name="IBO M.Works">'Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Mechanical Works' Book</ref> The two side waist armors are called ''Boost Armor'', which has a wide range of movement and helps in the attitude/posture control of the mobile suit since the Astaroth's asymmetry affected its center of gravity.<ref name="hg Gundam Astaroth"/>
 ==Armaments==
 ;*Knife
-:A pair of knifes are stored in the Boost Armor on the sides of the waist.
+:A combat knife is stored in each of the Boost Armor on the sides of the waist.<ref name="hg Gundam Astaroth"/> It is used for extreme range close combat.<ref name="IBO M.Works"/>
 ;*Rifle
-:A rifle that is prepared for Astaroth's use when it is owned by the Warren family.
+:A rifle that is prepared for Astaroth's use when it is owned by the Warren family.<ref name="hg Gundam Astaroth"/> It uses standard ammunition.<ref name="hg Astaroth R">High Grade Gundam Astaroth Rinascimento model kit manual</ref>
 ;*Demolition Knife
-:Despite having the word 'knife' in its name, the weapon is actually a large folding blade. Stored on the back in its folded form when not in use, the unfolded Demolition Knife is taller than the Astaroth itself.
+:Despite having the word 'knife' in its name, the weapon is actually a large folding blade. Stored on the back in its folded form when not in use, the unfolded Demolition Knife is taller than the Astaroth itself.<ref name="hg Gundam Astaroth"/> Due to its foldable nature, there are weak points in the strength aspects of the blade.<ref name="hg Astaroth R"/>
 ;*210mm Anti-Material Rifle
-:Another weapon that the Astaroth used while owned by the Warren family, the anti-material rifle comes with a bipod and requires one of the Boost Armor to be removed so it can be connected to the mobile suit.
+:Another weapon that the Astaroth used while owned by the Warren family, it comes with a bipod.<ref name="IBO M.Works"/> The length of the rifle exceeds the height of the Astaroth, and can be attached to the waist hardpoint when in use, although this requires one of the Booster Armor to be removed.<ref name="IBO M.Works"/>
 ;*Panzerfaust
-:A pair of Panzerfaust can be stored on the back of the Astaroth.
+:A pair of Panzerfaust can be stored on the back of the Astaroth via a mount arm.<ref name="IBO M.Works"/>
-==Equipment==
+==Special Equipment & Features==
-;*Arm Sub-Knuckle
+;*Sub-Knuckle
-:Mounted on the left forearm, it uses a part of the Hyakuren's side skirt armor and can act as a manipulator. It was fitted onto the Astaroth by Volco Warren.
+:Mounted on the left forearm, it uses a part of the Hyakuren's side skirt armor and has a three finger manipulator.<ref name="hg Gundam Astaroth"/> It was fitted onto the Astaroth by Volco Warren.<ref name="hg Gundam Astaroth"/>
 ;*Neural Connection
-:Argi can use a neural connection through his prosthetic right arm to pilot the Gundam Astaroth effectively.
+:Argi can use a neural connection through his prosthetic right arm to pilot the Gundam Astaroth.<ref name="IBO M.Works"/> This allows him to control the suit at a higher reaction speed than normal people.<ref name="IBO M.Works"/>
 ;*Special Energy Transmission Mechanism
-:A special energy transmission mechanism is installed in Astaroth so that it can use a special custom equipment. However, that equipment was lost when the Astaroth left the hands of the Warren family. None of the Astaroth's current equipment can use this mechanism.
+:A special energy transmission mechanism is installed in Astaroth so that it can use special custom equipment.<ref name="IBO M.Works"/> However, that equipment was lost when the Astaroth left the hands of the Warren family.<ref name="IBO M.Works"/> None of Astaroth's current equipment can use this mechanism.<ref name="IBO M.Works"/>
-==Operational History==
+==History==
-The location of the Gundam Astaroth (in its [[ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth Origin|original, completed form]]) after the end of the Calamity War was initially unknown; it was later found at the bottom of a large crater by the Warren family, a family affiliated with Gjallarhorn, who were at that time tasked to investigate the site of a fierce battle on the moon's surface.<ref>http://mechatalk.net/viewtopic.php?p=382380#p382443</ref> The Astaroth was then passed down the generations in the family. However, several years ago, the Warrens were hit by a scandal involving illicit dealings with one of the economic blocs, and their financial situation worsened. Hence, they decided to sell the Astaroth's armor and equipment on the underground market. The Astaroth (by now with only its Gundam Frame left) fell into the hands of Daddy Ted on the Avalanche Colony. Volco, a member of the Warren family, eventually visited Daddy Ted to purchase the Astaroth in order to restore it to its complete form. Later, Argi arrived to assassinate Daddy Ted, as part of a contract killing, but eventually protects a dying Daddy Ted and boards the Astaroth.
+The location of the Gundam Astaroth (in its [[ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth Origin|original form]]) after the end of the Calamity War was initially unknown; it was later found at the bottom of a large crater by the Warren family, a family affiliated with Gjallarhorn, who was at that time tasked to investigate the site of a fierce battle on the moon's surface.<ref>http://mechatalk.net/viewtopic.php?p=382380#p382443</ref> The Astaroth was then passed down to the generations in the family. However, several years ago, the Warrens were hit by a scandal involving illicit dealings with one of the economic blocs, and their financial situation worsened. Hence, they decided to sell the Astaroth's armor and equipment on the underground market. The Astaroth (by now with only its Gundam Frame left) fell into the hands of Daddy Ted on the Avalanche Colony. Volco, a member of the Warren family, eventually visited Daddy Ted to purchase the Astaroth in order to restore it to its complete form. Later, Argi arrived to assassinate Daddy Ted, as part of a contract killing, but eventually protects a dying Daddy Ted and boards the Astaroth.
+After a series of events, sufficient parts were collected and Gundam Astaroth was returned to 82% of its original form.<ref name="hg Astaroth R"/> However, the suit was stolen by Nanao Narorina and sold.<ref name="hg Astaroth R"/> Volco Warren searched high and low for the missing Gundam but to no avail.<ref name="hg Astaroth R"/> About six months later, Gianmarco Salerno found it at the underground market in Jupiter Sphere and bought it back for Volco.<ref name="hg Astaroth R"/><ref name="HJ">Hobby Japan 2017 July issue</ref> As the suit has lost most of its armor and equipment, it was fitted with parts from other mobile suits to compensate and became the [[ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth Rinascimento]].<ref name="hg Astaroth R"/>
-==Lineart==
-<gallery hideaddbutton=true>
+==Gallery==
+<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
 GundamAstaroth Rear.png|Rear(larger size)
 Gundam astaroth rear with panzer faust.png|Equipped with Panzerfausts(Rear)
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 Gundam astaroth panzer faust.png|Panzerfauts and their mount part
 Gundam astaroth high detail version.png|High Detail lineart(Front & Rear)
+ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth (S1 Ch 01) 01.jpg|In hangar (S1 Ch 01)
+ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth (S1 Ch 01) 02.jpg|Activated (S1 Ch 01)
+ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth (S1 Ch 01) 03.jpg|Demolition Knife (S1 Ch 01)
+ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth (S1 Ch 02) 01.jpg|210mm Anti-Material Rifle (S1 Ch 01)
+ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth (S1 Ch 02) 02.jpg|210mm Anti-Material Rifle (S1 Ch 02)
+ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth (S1 Ch 02) 03.jpg|Knife (S1 Ch 02)
+ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth (S1 Ch 03) 01.jpg|Close up (S1 Ch 03)
+ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth (S1 Ch 03) 02.jpg|Close up (2) (S1 Ch 03)
+ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth (S1 Ch 04) 01.jpg|Demolition Knife (S1 Ch 04)
+ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth (Gundam Try Age).jpg|Try Age artwork
+''SD Gundam G Generation Crossrays'' Gundam Astaroth.png|''SD Gundam G Generation Crossrays''
 </gallery>
-==Gunpla==
+===Gunpla===
 <gallery hideaddbutton=true>
-HG_Gundam_Astaroth.jpg|HG 1/144 Gundam Astaroth
+HG_Gundam_Astaroth.jpg|[[High Grade IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS|HGIBO]] 1/144 ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth (2016): box art
+HG GundamAstaroth Axe Chopper Clear Color.jpg|HGIBO 1/144 ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth Axe & Chopper Equipped with Clear Color Ver. (Gundam Expo World Tour Japan 2016 Winter exclusive; 2016): box art
 </gallery>
-==Trivia==
+==Notes & Trivia==
 *Astaroth is the 29th demon of the [[Wikipedia:List of demons in the Ars Goetia|Ars Goetia]].
 *The Arm Sub-Knuckle's manipulators greatly resemble the fingers of Argi Mirage's prosthetic right hand.
 ==References==
+<gallery>
-<references />
+</gallery>
+<references/>
-==External links==
+==External Links==
-{{Post Disaster Mobile Weapons}}
+{{Gekko-Mecha}}
-[[Category:Post Disaster Technology]]