| “ | Mu: " Oh, which reminds me... why does Kira often refer to that thing as Gundam?" Murdoch: "Oh, it appears on the activation screen. General Unilateral Neuro-link... and so on. Take the first letter of each word, and that's what you get. The military refers to it only as 'G'." |
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—Mu La Flaga asking Kojiro Murdoch why Kira Yamato refers to the Strike as Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, The Respective Solitudes | ||
Gundam is a term introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.
Overview[]
The term Gundam refers to mobile suits that require powerful mobile suit operation system (M.O.S) to function. The Gundam acronyms refer to the name of the OS on their respective mobile suits. The acronyms are as follows:
- "General Unilateral Neuro-link Dispersive Autonomic Maneuver synthesis system" is Morgenröte's designation for the OS mounted on the "Project G" MS. This included the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam, GAT-X102 Duel Gundam, GAT-X103 Buster Gundam, and GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam, GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam, MBF-02 Strike Rouge, and the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam.
- "Generation Unsubdued Nuclear Drive Assault Module complex" is the term used by ZAFT to refer to the Gundams they designed using the technology acquired from the stolen Morgenröte machines. The machines using this OS are the YMF-X000A Dreadnought Gundam, ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam, ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam, ZGMF-X11A Regenerate Gundam, ZGMF-X12A Testament Gundam and the ZGMF-X13A Providence Gundam. This OS is also used by some of the successors of the Freedom and Justice: ZGMF-X19A ∞ Justice Gundam, ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam, ZGMF-X191M2 Infinite Justice Gundam Type II, and the ZGMF/A-262B Strike Freedom Gundam Type II.
- "Generation Unrestricted Network Drive Assault Module" was the designation for most of ZAFT's Second Stage Series of Gundams including the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam, ZGMF-X24S Chaos Gundam, ZGMF-X31S Abyss Gundam, ZGMF-X88S Gaia Gundam and the ZGMF-X23S Saviour Gundam. It was also used for the ZGMF-56E2 Impulse Gundam Spec II, an upgraded version of the Impulse.
- "Gigantic Unilateral Numerous Dominating AMmunition" is an acronym unique to the Earth Alliance's GFAS-X1 Destroy Gundam.
- "Gunnery United Nuclear-Dueterion Advanced Maneuver System" was the term used by ZAFT for the ZGMF-X666S Legend Gundam and ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam. This term was also used for the ZGMF/A-42S2 Destiny Gundam Spec II, an upgraded version of the Destiny.
- Guider UNmanned Deployment Autonomic Manipulation" is an acronym for the Deep Space Survey and Development Organization's GSX-401FW Stargazer Gundam.
History[]
The term Gundam was coined by Kira Yamato to GAT-X105 Strike Gundam when he read the acronym of the M.O.S., General Unilateral Neuro-link Dispersive Autonomic Maneuver system, or the G.U.N.D.A.M. acronym in and of itself. The crew of the Archangel then slowly caught on to the term and subsequent prototype mobile suits from all major factions have hence been referred to as Gundams. However, the official name for Gundams is "G-Weapon".
Known Gundams[]
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED[]
- GAT-X105 Strike Gundam
- GAT-X102 Duel Gundam
- GAT-X103 Buster Gundam
- GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam
- GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam
- GAT-X131 Calamity Gundam
- GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam
- GAT-X370 Raider Gundam
- MBF-02 Strike Rouge
- ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam
- ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam
- ZGMF-X13A Providence Gundam
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny[]
- GFAS-X1 Destroy Gundam
- ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam
- ZGMF-X24S Chaos Gundam
- ZGMF-X31S Abyss Gundam
- ZGMF-X88S Gaia Gundam
- ZGMF-X23S Saviour Gundam
- ZGMF-X666S Legend Gundam
- ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam
- ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice Gundam
- ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam
- ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray[]
- CAT1-X1/3 Hyperion Gundam Unit 1
- CAT1-X2/3 Hyperion Gundam Unit 2
- CAT1-X3/3 Hyperion Gundam Unit 3
- CAT1-XG1/12 Hyperion G Unit 1
- CAT1-XG2/12 Hyperion G Unit 2
- GAT-X105+AQM/E-X04 Gunbarrel Strike Gundam
- GAT-X105+P202QX Strike Gundam IWSP
- GAT-X105+P204QX Lightning Strike Gundam
- GAT-X133 Sword Calamity
- GAT-X255 Forbidden Blue
- YMF-X000A Dreadnought Gundam
- YMF-X000A/H Dreadnought H
- ZGMF-X11A Regenerate Gundam
- ZGMF-X12A Testament Gundam
- ZGMF-YX21R Proto-Saviour
- MBF-P01 Gundam Astray Gold Frame
- MBF-P02 Gundam Astray Red Frame
- MBF-P03 Gundam Astray Blue Frame
- MBF-P03secondL Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second L
- MBF-P03secondG Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second G
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray[]
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: STARGAZER[]
- GAT-X1022 Blu Duel Gundam
- GAT-X103AP Verde Buster Gundam
- GAT-X105E Strike E
- GSX-401FW Stargazer Gundam
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73 Δ ASTRAY[]
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom[]
- STTS-909 Rising Freedom Gundam
- STTS-808 Immortal Justice Gundam
- ZGMF-X191M2 Infinite Justice Gundam Type II
- ZGMF/A-262B Strike Freedom Gundam Type II
- ZGMF/A-42S2 Destiny Gundam Spec II
- ZGMF-56E2/α Force Impulse Gundam Spec II
- ZGMF-56E2/γ Blast Impulse Gundam Spec II
- ZGMF-56E2/β Sword Impulse Gundam Spec II
- ZGMF-1027M Duel Blitz Gundam
- ZGMF-103HD Lightning Buster Gundam
Notes & Trivia[]
- Unlike most series in the franchise, the term "Gundam" is rarely spoken in Gundam SEED and SEED Destiny and is completely unspoken in Gundam SEED Freedom and SEED Stargazer, the reason behind this decision is unknown.
Appearances[]
- Television Series
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
- PHASE-01, False Peace
- First Appearance
- PHASE-02, Its Name: Gundam
- PHASE-03, Collapsing Land
- PHASE-04, Silent Run
- PHASE-05, Phase Shift Down
- PHASE-06, The Vanishing Gundam
- PHASE-07, The Scar of Space
- PHASE-08, The Songstress of The Enemy Forces
- PHASE-09, The Fading Light
- PHASE-10, Crossroads
- PHASE-11, The Awakening Sword
- PHASE-12, Flay's Decision
- PHASE-13, Stars Falling in Space
- PHASE-15, The Respective Solitudes
- PHASE-16, Burning Sandstorm
- PHASE-17, Cagalli Returns
- PHASE-18, Payback
- PHASE-19, Fangs of the Enemy
- PHASE-20, On a Calm Day
- PHASE-21, Beyond the Clouds of Sand
- PHASE-22, The Sea Dyed Red
- PHASE-23, Fateful Encounter
- PHASE-24, War for Two
- PHASE-25, The Land of Peace
- PHASE-27, Endless Rondo
- PHASE-28, Kira
- PHASE-29, The Turning Point
- PHASE-30, Flashing Blades
- PHASE-31, Grieving Skies
- PHASE-32, In the Promised Land
- PHASE-33, Gathering Darkness
- In Flashback(s)
- PHASE-34, Seen and Unseen
- PHASE-35, The Descending Sword
- PHASE-36, In the Name of Justice
- PHASE-37, Divine Thunder
- PHASE-38, Decisive Fire
- PHASE-39, Athrun
- PHASE-40, Into the Dawn Skies
- PHASE-41, Trembling World
- PHASE-42, Lacus Strikes
- PHASE-43, What Stands in the Way
- PHASE-44, Spiral of Encounters
- PHASE-45, The Opening Door
- PHASE-46, A Place for the Soul
- PHASE-47, The Nightmare Reborn
- PHASE-48, Day of Wrath
- PHASE-49, The Final Light
- PHASE-50, To a Future that Never Ends
- PHASE-01, False Peace
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
- PHASE-06, The End of the World
- OVAs and ONAs
- Movies
- Manga
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray
- Chapter 1, RED & BLUE
- Chapter 2, Showdown! Astray vs Astray
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED X Astray
- Chapter 0.5, Prologue
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray
- Chapter 0.5, SCOOP.00: Prologue
- Flashback(s) Only
- Chapter 0.5, SCOOP.00: Prologue
References[]
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Cosmic Era Gundam Development History File (1) (Gundam Perfect Files Issue 56, Pg 23)
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Cosmic Era Gundam Development History File (2) (Gundam Perfect Files Issue 56, Pg 24)
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Cosmic Era Gundam Development History File (3) (Gundam Perfect Files Issue 56, Pg 25)
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Cosmic Era Gundam Development History File (4) (Gundam Perfect Files Issue 56, Pg 26)
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| Cosmic Era Terminology | |
| Genetic Classifications/Human Enhancements | |
|---|---|
| Biological CPU | Carbon Human | Clone | Coordinator | Half-Coordinator | Natural | Newtype | SEED factor | |
| Biological CPU Sub-types Boosted Man | Extended | |
| Coordinator Sub-types Accord | Combat Coordinator | Ultimate Coordinator | Socius series | |
| Titles/Professions | |
| Chief Representative | PLANT Supreme Council Chairman | |
| Miscellanea | |
| Barrel Roll | Block Word | Combat Information Center | Gundam | Missing in Action | |