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This page lists all of the common weaponry used by all factions within the Anno Domini series [[Mobile Suit Gundam 00]].
  
This page lists all of the common weaponry used by all factions within the Anno Domini series [[Mobile Suit Gundam 00]].
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== GN Technology ==
  
== GN Technology ==
 
===GN Beam Guns===
  
===GN Beam Guns===
 
;GN Beam Rifle
  
;GN Beam Rifle
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:A standard GN particle beam weapon for general purpose usage. As technology progresses, has become integrated in other weapons and combos.They are standard armaments of many GN-mobile suits in A.D. 2300s.
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:A general purpose, standard GN particle beam weapon for many GN-mobile suits in A.D. 2300s. It can be integrated into other weapons.
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;GN Buster Rifle
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:A more powerful version of the GN Beam Rifle, it is used by the [[CB-001.5 1.5 Gundam]] and the [[CB-0000G/C Reborns Gundam]]. Developed from and visually similar to the beam rifle of the [[CBY-001 1 Gundam]], the GN Buster Rifle can be directly linked to the GN Condenser/GN Drive of the operating MS to boost its power. The GN Buster Rifle also has a variable power output, from firing shots only slightly higher in power to a standard beam rifle to shots with power that matches the [[GN-008 Seravee Gundam]]'s GN Bazooka II.
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;GN Cannon
  
;GN Cannon
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:Used on mostly heavy assault mobile suits and some battleships, GN Cannons are very powerful beam weapons that can easily destroy scores of opposing units in one shot; while the beam is powerful, a similar blast of a sufficient diameter can used to deflect and/or neutralize the assault. GN Cannons can come in many different shapes & sizes and are usaully used either being mounted''(Harute, Virtue, GN-X II, Seravee)'' or handheld''(Arios GNHW/M, Nadleeh, Seraphim)'' depending on the specific model.
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:Used mostly by assault-type mobile suits and some battleships, GN Cannons are very powerful beam weapons that can easily destroy scores of opposing units in one shot; while the beam is powerful, a similar blast of a sufficient diameter can used to deflect and/or neutralize it. GN Cannons come in many different shapes and sizes, and can be mounted on the body''(Harute, Virtue, GN-X II, Seravee)'' or handheld''(Arios GNHW/M, Nadleeh, Seraphim)''.
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;GN Pistol
  
;GN Pistol
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:Used by the [[GN-002 Gundam Dynames]] and its successors [[GN-006 Cherudim Gundam]] and [[GN-010 Gundam Zabanya]], the GN Pistols are used for short-to-mid range firing. The pistols are weaker than a standard beam rifle but have rapid fire capabilities. Newer generation pistols have secondary functions to double as a hatchet/axe.
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:Used by the [[GN-002 Gundam Dynames]] and its successors [[GN-006 Cherudim Gundam]] and [[GN-010 Gundam Zabanya]], the GN Pistols are used for short-to-mid range firing. The pistols are weaker than a standard beam rifle but have rapid fire capabilities. Newer generation of pistols used by Cherudim and Zabanya have a blade below the barrel for blocking enemy's melee weapons.
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;GN Submachine Gun
  
;GN Submachine Gun
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:Functions similar to a modern sub-machine gun, it trades in attack power in order to obtain rapid firing ability.<ref name="hgkyrios">HG 1/144 GN-003 Gundam Kyrios model kit manual</ref>
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:Functions similar to a modern sub-machine gun, it sacrifices attack power for higher rapid-fire ability.<ref name="hgkyrios">HG 1/144 GN-003 Gundam Kyrios model kit manual</ref>
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;GN Beam Machinegun
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;GN Beam Machine Gun
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:Similar to a standard machine gun, uses rapid fire capabilities as GN Machineguns.
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:Similar to a standard machine gun, has the same rapid fire capabilities as GN Submachine Guns.
   
 
=== GN Beam Saber ===
  
=== GN Beam Saber ===
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As of 2307, Beam equipment in the [[Mobile Suit Gundam 00|Anno Domini]] continuity is still in the process of being developed by most military powers as a 2nd generation mobile suit armament. Celestial Being's Gundams are the first series of units to actually employ them on the battlefield. The sabers function by emitting a positron field which holds condensed GN Particles in the form of a blade.<ref name="300years"/> When in contact with another surface, the positron field breaks and releases the condensed particles directly onto the contact surface.<ref name="300years"/> Though such weapons are more versatile than solid blades, the GN particles composing the blade body may be subject to dispersion and other forms of disruption and grow less effective in different atmospheric environments.<ref name="hgexia">HG 1/144 GN-001 Gundam Exia manual</ref> The blade sizes of beam sabers are also contant to one size for Celestial Being's units in 2307,<ref name="hgexia"/>however the 2312 saber models possess the ability vary their [[GN Beam Sabers|beam saber]] size depending on the needs of the situation.
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As of 2307, beam equipment in the [[Mobile Suit Gundam 00|Anno Domini]] continuity is still in the process of being developed by most military powers as a next generation mobile suit armament. Celestial Being's Gundams are the first series of units to actually employ them on the battlefield thanks to the use of GN Particles. The beam sabers function by emitting a positron field which holds condensed GN Particles in the form of a blade.<ref name="300years"/> When in contact with another surface, the positron field breaks and releases the condensed particles directly onto the contact surface.<ref name="300years"/> Though such weapons are powerful, the GN particles composing the blade body may be subjected to dispersion and other forms of disruption and grow less effective in different atmospheric environments.<ref name="hgexia">HG 1/144 GN-001 Gundam Exia manual</ref> The blade sizes of the beam sabers can be altered by the pilot in the cockpit, with a shorter blade being more resistant to dispersion.<ref name="MGexia">MG 1/100 GN-001 Gundam Exia manual</ref> The emitters of GN beam sabers usually come in the form of handheld saber hilts, but they can also be integrated into various parts of the mobile suit's body as seen with the [[GNZ-005 Garazzo]] and [[GNW-20000 Arche Gundam]].
   
 
=== GN Blades ===
  
=== GN Blades ===
 
;GN Claw
  
;GN Claw
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:Used only by the GN-X series of mobile suits, the claw is a normal manipulator hand equipped with a GN Particle infused claw weapon. Used only as a last resort in close combat.
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:Used only by the GN-X series of mobile suits, the GN claw is a razor-sharp manipulator hand whose destructive power can be increased via the field effects of the GN Particles.
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;GN Lance
  
;GN Lance
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:Used only with the [[GNX-609T GN-XIII]] and the Advanced GN-X (Proto GN Lance), the weapon is similar to the old medieval weapon used by knights of the Middle Ages. It can only be used as a jousting weapon but is also armed with four independent GN Beam Guns for rapid fire capabilities. It is designed to penetrate GN FIelds.
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:Used only by the [[GNX-609T GN-XIII]] and the [[GNX-604T Advanced GN-X]] (Proto GN Lance), it is similar to the medieval jousting weapon used by knights of the Middle Ages and is designed to penetrate GN Fields. It is also armed with four GN Beam Guns for rapid fire capabilities.
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;GN Sword
  
;GN Sword
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:The physical alternative to GN Beam Sabers. The blade is made of E-Carbon, giving it tremendous cutting power. Most GN Blades are coated with a GN Field on the surface to increase it's sharpness.<ref name="300years">300 Years Later sourcebook</ref> this only giving the blades even greater cutting ability, but they can also negate any GN Field. One disadvantage they possess compared is that the blades can be destroyed or wear out from disrepair.
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:The physical alternative to GN Beam Sabers. The blade is made of E-Carbon, giving it tremendous cutting power. Most GN Blades are coated with a GN Field on the surface to increase their sharpness.<ref name="300years">300 Years Later sourcebook</ref> Thus, not only giving the blades even greater cutting ability, but they can also negate any GN Field. One disadvantage they possess compared to beam sabers is that the blades can be destroyed or wear out from disrepair.
   
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:More types of physical GN swords were created in the future. Celestial Being uses the same material GN Condensers are made from.<ref name="hgtaraiser">HG 1/144 GN-0000+GNR-010 Trans-Am Raiser</ref> These deal great damage by converting GN Particles into intense heat to help melt enemy armor.<ref name="hgtaraiser"/> A different version of a more advanced GN physical swords was also created by the [[Earth Sphere Federation Army]] for [[GNX-Y901TW Susanowo|Susanowo]] that involves beam generation near the solid edges to improve it's cutting ability.<ref name="2ndmechanics">Gundam 00 2nd Mechanics sourcebook</ref>
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:More advanced types of GN swords were later created. Celestial Being uses the same material GN Condensers are made from in crafting the blade.<ref name="hgtaraiser">HG 1/144 GN-0000+GNR-010 Trans-Am Raiser</ref> These deal great damage by converting GN Particles into intense heat to help melt enemy armor.<ref name="hgtaraiser"/> A different version of advanced GN sword was also created by the [[Earth Sphere Federation Army]] for [[GNX-Y901TW Susanowo]] that involves generating a beam blade to cover the solid edges to improve cutting ability.<ref name="2nd Mechanics">Gundam 00 2nd Mechanics sourcebook</ref>
   
 
===GN Hammer===
  
===GN Hammer===
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A new weapon developed by Sherilyn Hyde. It is a wire guided ball with spikes at the end to deliver a greater strike on enemy units. Used only by [[GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type F]] and its variants.
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A new weapon designed by [[Hanayo]] and improved by [[Sherilyn Hyde]] before it is manufactured. It is a wired spiked ball, and can deliver a devastating strike to enemy units. Used only by [[Fon Spaak]]'s customized [[GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type F]] and its variants.
   
 
=== GN Missiles ===
  
=== GN Missiles ===
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GN Missiles such as those used by Dynames and Cherudim are small, self contained GN weapon systems. Each missile contains an electronics package to handle targeting and telemetry, a propulsion system, and a small GN Condenser. Particles provided by the Condenser coat the outer surface of the missile, enhancing its penetrative abilities. The missile's entire payload of GN Particles are only released once the missile has entered the target. Once the particles penetrated inside (the targets own armor serves to contain and amply the destructive power of the warhead), the particles warps the surface and explode, destroying the enemy within.
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[[File:ImagesCAIPKIM1.jpg|thumb|GN Missles]] GN Missiles such as those used by Dynames and Cherudim are small, self-contained GN weapon systems. Each missile contains an electronics package to handle targeting and telemetry, a propulsion system, and a small GN Condenser. Particles provided by the Condenser coat the outer surface of the missile, enhancing its penetrative abilities. The missile's entire payload of GN Particles are released once the missile has penetrated the target's inside, destroying the enemy from inside out.
   
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GN Missiles are among the remaining armaments available to to the Meisters when the CB Gundams are battling in an anti-beam field (as the Gundams beam weaponry are neutralized).
  
 
;GN Micro Missiles
  
;GN Micro Missiles
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:Smaller and more compact versions of standard GN missiles. Despite it's smaller size, it's effectiveness is the same as a normal GN Missile due to improved compression technology.<ref name="1/100-00raiser">1/100 GN-0000+GNR-010 00 Raiser</ref> Seen only on the [[GNR-010 0 Raiser]] and [[GNR-101A GN Archer]].
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:Smaller and more compact versions of standard GN missiles. Despite its smaller size, its effectiveness is the same as a normal GN Missile due to improved compression technology.<ref name="1/100-00raiser">1/100 GN-0000+GNR-010 00 Raiser</ref> Seen only on the [[GNR-010 0 Raiser]] and [[GNR-101A GN Archer]].
   
 
=== GN Shield ===
  
=== GN Shield ===
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A physical shield that is used for defensive purposes. It is used similar to how a modern day shield would be used. All shields in the Anno Domini era are made of E-Carbon and are durable enough to withstand most attacks. In conjunction to this, the GN based shields themselves are infused with a ''(invisible)'' GN Field on surface to strengthen it.<ref name="hg0">HG 1/144 0 Gundam Type ACD manual</ref> The shield can be damaged or destroyed by a beam equipped mobile weapon. Though primarily used for defensive tactics, some shields with sharp edges such as 00 Gundam and Exia's can be used as an offensive weapon as a last resort if needed.
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[[File:ImagesCAL33MPA.jpg|thumb|GN Shield (Exia)]] A physical shield used for defensive purposes, it is made of E-Carbon and is durable enough to withstand most attacks. Additionally, the GN Shield can generate a ''(invisible)'' GN Field on their surface to strengthen their defensive power.<ref name="hg0">HG 1/144 0 Gundam Type ACD manual</ref> However, it is not impenetrable. Though primarily used for defense, some shields with sharp edges such as 00 Gundam and Exia's can be used for offense. The GN Shields of ESF Army's GN-X series seem to combine Defense Rod technology with that of GN Fields, allowing the mounted defense rod to project a small, circular GN Field when in used.
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The ESF Army's GN-X series also utilizes GN Shields, However their GN Shields also seem to combine Defense Rod technology with that of GN Fields and was often seen utilized by [[GNX-609T GN-XIII]]s in 2312. Similiar to the Union Flag's ability to generate a plasma field the defense rod mounted in a GN Shield can project a small, circular GN Field when in used. These GN Field-deploying shields could even defend against even beams fired from Gundams for a short time.
  
   
 
=== GN Composite Armor ===
  
=== GN Composite Armor ===
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A defense mechanism experimented on [[GNY-004 Gundam Plutone]]. The GN Composite Armor is a system in which GN Field is deployed in the small spaces within the armor. This is to isolate the GN Field from external environmental factors that affect its stability. Developed as a backup in case the issue with the GN Field is not resolved.
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A defense mechanism used by GN Particle mobile suits. It functions by applying GN Field in small empty spaces underneath the mobile suit's armor, which greatly strengthens the armor. It was originally experimented on [[GNY-004 Gundam Plutone]] and became standard installation for [[Celestial Being]]'s mobile suits starting with [[GN-001 Gundam Exia]].<ref name="MGexia">MG 1/100 GN-001 Gundam Exia manual</ref>
  
   
 
=== GN Vulcan ===
  
=== GN Vulcan ===
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[[File:ImagesCAP5URBI.jpg|thumb|GN Vulcan (Exia Model)]]
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These weapons are smaller cousins to the GN Beam weapon. Typically locations include head and wrist mounted system, both ensuring a wide field of fire. Purely secondary weapons, they are used to engage soft targets, and in a defensive capacity. Their anti-mobile suit capability is virtually nil, especially against another GN powered unit. While there is no meaningful chance of penetrating another mobile suits armor, there is always a chance that a lucky round could damage joints or sensors. They can also be used in a "spray and pray" fashion once an enemy's armor has been breached, exposing their tender innards. So despite their low power, GN Vulcans can still be a threat no experienced pilot would ignore.
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These weapons are smaller cousins to the GN Beam weapon. Typical installation locations include head and forearms, both ensuring a wide field of fire. Purely secondary weapons, they are for engaging soft targets and in a defensive capacity, mostly used as distraction or deterrent to prevent enemy units from closing in. Their anti-mobile suit capability is virtually nil, especially against another GN powered unit. While there is no meaningful chance of penetrating another mobile suits armor, there is always a chance that a lucky round could damage joints or sensors.
   
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While low damage potential limits their offensive utility, the trade off is a high rate of fire. This is very useful when engaging small, fast, maneuverable targets such as GN Fangs<ref name="s220">[[Blade of Revolution|Gundam 00 Season 1 Episode 20 "Blade of Revolution]]</ref> and missiles.
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They can also be used in a "spray and pray" fashion once an enemy's armor has been breached, exposing their tender innards. So despite their low power, GN Vulcans can still be a threat no experienced pilot would ignore. While low damage potential limits their offensive utility, the trade off is a high rate of fire. This is very useful when engaging fast, maneuverable targets such as GN Fangs<ref name="s220">[[Blade of Revolution|Gundam 00 Season 1 Episode 20 "Blade of Revolution]]</ref> and missiles.
   
 
=== GN Laser ===
  
=== GN Laser ===
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These weapons are heavy artillery GN weapons mounted on the [[Celestial Being (mothership)|Celestial Being]] with a variety of different classes and power ratings types in existence.<ref name="2nd Mechanics">Gundam 00 2nd Mechanics sourcebook</ref> Specifics about the differences between this and a standard GN Particle beam weapon ''(that is more common in mobile weapons)'' in terms of functionality is unknown although it can be inferred that the actual fired beams are not lasers due to them not moving at the speed of light. What the "Laser" in the name is supposed to mean exactly is not known although it can guessed that it either relates to the usage of lasers in the utilisation of this specific weapon-type or simply as a name to imply some sort of symbolism.
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These weapons are heavy artillery GN weapons mounted on the [[Celestial Being (mothership)|Celestial Being]] with a variety of different classes and power ratings types in existence.<ref name="2nd Mechanics"/> Specifics about the differences between this and a standard GN Particle beam weapon ''(that is more common in mobile weapons)'' in terms of functionality is unknown, although it can be inferred that the actual fired beams are not lasers due to them not moving at the speed of light. What the "Laser" in the name is supposed to mean exactly is not known, although it can be guessed that it either relates to the usage of lasers in the utilization of this specific weapon-type, a name to imply some sort of symbolism or simply a scientific error.
   
 
== Conventional Weaponry ==
  
== Conventional Weaponry ==
 
=== Carbon Blade ===
  
=== Carbon Blade ===
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[[File:ImagesCAA4ABR9.jpg|thumb|Tieren's Carbon Blade]]
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Exclusive to the Tieren series of mobile suits, the carbon blade is a large trapezoid shaped blade made of pure E-Carbon. Since the cutting part is on the front end of the blade, it is primarily useful for punching attacks. Its performance in battle is inferior to that of a [[Vibroblade|sonic blade]].
  
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A physical blade made of super-hard carbon or E-Carbon, can come in various sizes and forms.
   
 
=== Defense Rod ===
  
=== Defense Rod ===
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Development of transformable mobile suits with flight capable configurations resulted in a need for a light defensive device, leading to the creation of the defense rod. This rod-shaped device utilises rotary motions to deflect/ricochet incoming enemy projectiles. Later versions of the defense rod such as those used by the [[SVMS-01 Union Flag]], [[AEU-09 AEU Enact]] and their variants as well as descendants have the ability to generate plasma field upon contact with the incoming projectile.
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Defense rods are a mix of active and passive defenses. Unlike a GN Shield or GN Field, protection comes from the physical properties of rod itself. E-Carbon is typically chosen for its exceptional durability. Development of variable mobile suits with flight capable configurations resulted in a reevaluation of how mobile suits were designed. Unlike the HRL's [[MSER-04 Anf|Anf]], the AEU's [[Hellion]] and Union's [[VMS-15 Union Realdo|Realdo]] both needed to be as light weight as possible. Even neglecting the aerodynamic concerns the sheer mass of any shield both big enough and thick enough to be useful was prohibitive.
  
   
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Uniquely, the [[SVMS-01X Union Flag Custom II "GN Flag"]] has pair of defense rods on its legs that also function as sub-thrusters. The GN-X series' GN Shields also seem to combine defense rod technology with that of GN Fields. The defense rod mounted in the GN Shield can project a small, circular GN Field when in use.
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The solution could be found in a study of the martial arts. Practitioners would spin a ''bo'' staff to block incoming projectiles. Mobile suit engineers did the same with the defense rod. Rotating the defense rod at high speeds create a nearly impenetrable disk of E-Carbon. It should be noted that in 2312 a defense rod was capable of stopping at least one beam strike from a GN Drive[T]-powered MS of the A-LAWS.
  
   
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=== Linear Rifle and Cannon ===
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[[SVMS-01 Union Flag]] and its descendant also has ability to generate plasma field with its defense rod. Although never use as shield in the series, [[SVMS-01X Union Flag Custom II "GN Flag"]] has pair of defense rod on its waist to function as stabilizers.
  
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Linear rifles were the standard anti-mobile suit weapon of the Union and AEU prior to the introduction of beam weapons. While they are still kinetic weapons, they are very different from the chemically-powered weapons of the HRL. Rather than using the combustion of a fuel source to propel the bullet, a linear rifle uses electromagnetic means to accelerate the bullet, resulting in higher projectile speed. A linear cannon is a more powerful version of the linear rifle.
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The GN Shields also seem to combine Defense Rod technology with that of GN Fields and was often seen utilized by [[GNX-609T GN-XIII]]s in 2312. Similiar to the Union Flag's ability to generate a plasma field the defense rod mounted in a GN Shield can project a small, circular GN Field when in use. These 'GN Defense Rod Shields' could stop a beam fired from Gundams for a short time however against heavy armed units like the 00 Raiser and Seravee Gundam the GN Fields were useless.
  
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=== Linear Cannon ===
  
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Linear riles were the standard anti-mobile suit weapon of the Union and AEU prior to the introduction beam weapons. While they are still kinetic weapons, they are very different from the chemically powered weapons of the HRL. Rather than using the combustion of a fuel source to propel the bullet, a linear rifle, or rail gun uses electricity and magnetic fields.
  
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Instead of a tubular barrel, the rail gun has two conductive rails, parallel to each other. A voltage is applied across the two rails and the projectile is accelerated into the breech as the rails drag it. The projectile forms a conductive path between the two rails and electricity flows from one to the other. A resulting magnetic field tries to separate the two rails but weapon's receiver secures them in place. Unable to spread the rails, the Lorentz Force acts upon the projectile, pushing it out the muzzle of the weapon at great speeds. The projectile must already be in motion before it enters the rails or it will simply fuse in place.<ref>[http://www.powerlabs.org/emguns.htm Power Labs]</ref> <ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_gun http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_gun]</ref>
  
   
 
=== Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword) ===
  
=== Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword) ===
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A hand-carried dagger/knife-like weapon, its blade vibrates at a very high frequency and exhibits high cutting ability. As seen with the sonic blade used by the [[AEU-09T AEU Enact Commander Type|AEU-09 AEU Enact Demonstration Color]], the vibrations can cause pain to the ears of nearby people not properly protected and shatter glass.{{ref|G00|1}} Advanced version of sonic blade has a plasma focusing mechanism, allowing the formation of a plasma sword around the blade; the length of this plasma blade changes depending on the power output.<ref name="hgflag"/> The plasma focusing mechanism originated from technology produced during the process of beam saber development.<ref name="hgflag">HG 1/144 SVMS-01 Union Flag model kit manual</ref> The Enact's version can last 2.5 minutes at full output, while the Flag's can last 3 minutes.<ref name="1stmechanics">1st MEchanics</ref><ref name="1/100overflag">1/100 SVMS-01O Over Flag manual</ref> The Enact's version is also said to be unable to cut off the arm of a mobile suit.<ref name="1stmechanics"/>
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A '''vibroblade''', also known as a sonic blade, is a hand-carried weapon. The blade vibrated at a very high frequency to increase its cutting ability. While having very little visible movement the vibroblade is actually striking the target thousands, perhaps millions of times per second. Each strike, chips away a bit more armor. This happens so fast that the blade appears to "slice" through armor. some solid blades come in a dagger like form while some others can be mounted on rifles.
  
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In addition the unit, when wielding the weapon, can focus plasma into a sword shape around the blade; the length of the blade changes depending on the power output.<ref name="hgflag"/> This focusing mechanism for the plasma is taken from technology which was produced during the process of beam saber development.<ref name="hgflag">HG 1/144 SVMS-01 Union Flag manual</ref> However, one weakness of the plasma sword is that it has difficulty cutting the armor of other conventional mobile suits.<ref name="2ndmechanics"/>
  
   
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=== Smoothbore Gun ===
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The [[AEU-09 AEU Enact|Enact]]'s version of this weapon has subharmonics in the audible range and a sound pressure in excess of 100 db. More than enough to cause pain to nearby observers and shatter glass.
  
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A projectile weaponry that uses gunpowder to accelerate its bullet, it comes in various caliber sizes and forms. The most often seen example of such a weapon is the 200 x 25mm smoothbore gun mounted to the forearm of the HRL's Tieren series. Ammunition is stored in a large, external drum magazine. Much like main battle tanks of the 20th century, the 200 x 25mm smoothbore gun also mounts a 12.7mm machine gun alongside the main weapon. Some versions of the smoothbore gun has up to two large carbon blades that run the length of the main barrel. These blades also serve as heat sinks to help cool the weapon in the vacuum of space.
   
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===20mm & 30mm Machine Gun ===
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The sonic blade weapon concept are also used in other applications, examples include being mounted on MS rifles to even human handheld scaled versions.
 
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A small caliber, rapid fire machine gun mounted in numerous HRL, AEU and Union mobile suits. It is similar in function, though far less effective than a GN Vulcan. The [[MSER-04 Anf]]s used in the Azadistan Civil War were observed using their 30mm machine guns in an anti-personnel capacity to devastating effect.<ref name="s101">[[Celestial Being (episode)|Gundam 00 Season 1 Episode 1 "Celestial Being"]]</ref>
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=== 200 x 25 mm Smoothbore Cannon ===
  
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This projectile weapon is commonly found mounted to the right forearm of the HRL's Tieren units. The smoothbore weapon fires a 200mm long, by 25mm discarding sabot round. Ammunition is stored in a large, external drum magazine. Much like main battle tanks of the 20th century, this weapon mounts a 12.7mm machine gun along side the main weapon.
  
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The basic cannon may be fitted with a pair of large E-Carbon heat sinks that run the length of the main barrel. Although primarily intended to help cool the weapon in the vacuum of space, the heat sinks are robust enough to double as bayonets for melee attacks.
  
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=== 30mm Machinegun ===
  
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This small caliber, rapid fire cannon is mounted on a wide variety of HRL mobile units. It is similar in function, though far less effective than a GN Vulcan. [[MSER-04 Anf|Anfs]] use in the Azadistan Civil War were observed using their turreted 30mm Cannons in an anti-personnel capacity to devastating effect<ref name="s101">[[Celestial Being (episode)|Gundam 00 Season 1 Episode 1 "Celestial Being"]]</ref>.
  
   
 
=== NGN Bazooka ===
  
=== NGN Bazooka ===
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NGN Bazooka is an armament used by the [[Earth Sphere Federation Army]] in 2312 and 2314. The acronym "NGN" means "Non GN"<ref name="HGAstraeaF">HG 1/144 GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type F manual</ref> to indicate that it is not a GN based weapon. It is actually a missile launcher weapon that can be used to fire conventional missiles, but despite it's acronym also possess the ability to fire GN Missiles as an option if needed.<ref name="HGAstraeaF"/>
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An armament developed by the [[Earth Sphere Federation Army]], the first 'N' in its name stands for 'No', and as implied, it is a non-GN Particle firearm.<ref name="HGAstraeaF">HG 1/144 GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type F manual</ref> It was designed for use in battlefields where particle disruptions are employed. This cartridge-fed bazooka can fire various physical projectiles including warhead that causes particle disruptions, and even GN beams despite its designation.<ref name="HGAstraeaF"/>{{ref|G00|48}}
   
 
=== Non-GN Laser ===
  
=== Non-GN Laser ===
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The usage of laser weaponry without the involvement GN Particles. Mainly these are mounted on the newer [[Earth Sphere Federation]] ships<ref name="2nd Mechanics">Gundam 00 2nd Mechanics sourcebook</ref> as well as the Memento Mori. The [[Autonomous Peace-Keeping Force|A-LAWS']] prison facility that held [[Allelujah Haptism]] also seemed to mount weapons of these type on its four corner pillars. It also has seen experimental appearance in mobile weapons, namely on the [[AEU-09/LS AEU Enact Landstriker Package]]. The specific utilization/function of these weapons are not known other than they differ from beam weapons. In the case of the former 2 examples, their final beam can be inferred to be not to be a true laser because of them not moving at the speed of light. Thus the specific reason why they are deemed lasers is not known at this point, whether it somehow related to a function of how the weapon prepares itself for fire or whether it's just a symbolic name.
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The usage of laser weaponry without the involvement GN Particles. Mainly these are mounted on the newer [[Earth Sphere Federation]] ships<ref name="2nd Mechanics"/> as well as the Memento Mori. The [[Autonomous Peace-Keeping Force|A-LAWS']] prison facility that held [[Allelujah Haptism]] also seemed to mount weapons of these type on its four corner pillars. A cut down version can be equipped on mobile weapons, namely on the [[AEU-09/LS AEU Enact Landstriker Package]]. The specifics of these weapons are not known other than they differ from beam weapons. In the case of the former 2 examples, their final beam can be inferred to be not to be a true laser because of them not moving at the speed of light. Thus, the specific reason why they are deemed lasers is not known at this point.
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==See Also==
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*[[Anno Domini Technology]]
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*[[Anno Domini Mobile Weapons]]
   
 
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Revision as of 08:25, 5 October 2019

This page lists all of the common weaponry used by all factions within the Anno Domini series Mobile Suit Gundam 00.

GN Technology

GN Beam Guns

GN Beam Rifle
A general purpose, standard GN particle beam weapon for many GN-mobile suits in A.D. 2300s. It can be integrated into other weapons.
GN Buster Rifle
A more powerful version of the GN Beam Rifle, it is used by the CB-001.5 1.5 Gundam and the CB-0000G/C Reborns Gundam. Developed from and visually similar to the beam rifle of the CBY-001 1 Gundam, the GN Buster Rifle can be directly linked to the GN Condenser/GN Drive of the operating MS to boost its power. The GN Buster Rifle also has a variable power output, from firing shots only slightly higher in power to a standard beam rifle to shots with power that matches the GN-008 Seravee Gundam's GN Bazooka II.
GN Cannon
Used mostly by assault-type mobile suits and some battleships, GN Cannons are very powerful beam weapons that can easily destroy scores of opposing units in one shot; while the beam is powerful, a similar blast of a sufficient diameter can used to deflect and/or neutralize it. GN Cannons come in many different shapes and sizes, and can be mounted on the body(Harute, Virtue, GN-X II, Seravee) or handheld(Arios GNHW/M, Nadleeh, Seraphim).
GN Pistol
Used by the GN-002 Gundam Dynames and its successors GN-006 Cherudim Gundam and GN-010 Gundam Zabanya, the GN Pistols are used for short-to-mid range firing. The pistols are weaker than a standard beam rifle but have rapid fire capabilities. Newer generation of pistols used by Cherudim and Zabanya have a blade below the barrel for blocking enemy's melee weapons.
GN Submachine Gun
Functions similar to a modern sub-machine gun, it sacrifices attack power for higher rapid-fire ability.[1]
GN Beam Machine Gun
Similar to a standard machine gun, has the same rapid fire capabilities as GN Submachine Guns.

GN Beam Saber

As of 2307, beam equipment in the Anno Domini continuity is still in the process of being developed by most military powers as a next generation mobile suit armament. Celestial Being's Gundams are the first series of units to actually employ them on the battlefield thanks to the use of GN Particles. The beam sabers function by emitting a positron field which holds condensed GN Particles in the form of a blade.[2] When in contact with another surface, the positron field breaks and releases the condensed particles directly onto the contact surface.[2] Though such weapons are powerful, the GN particles composing the blade body may be subjected to dispersion and other forms of disruption and grow less effective in different atmospheric environments.[3] The blade sizes of the beam sabers can be altered by the pilot in the cockpit, with a shorter blade being more resistant to dispersion.[4] The emitters of GN beam sabers usually come in the form of handheld saber hilts, but they can also be integrated into various parts of the mobile suit's body as seen with the GNZ-005 Garazzo and GNW-20000 Arche Gundam.

GN Blades

GN Claw
Used only by the GN-X series of mobile suits, the GN claw is a razor-sharp manipulator hand whose destructive power can be increased via the field effects of the GN Particles.
GN Lance
Used only by the GNX-609T GN-XIII and the GNX-604T Advanced GN-X (Proto GN Lance), it is similar to the medieval jousting weapon used by knights of the Middle Ages and is designed to penetrate GN Fields. It is also armed with four GN Beam Guns for rapid fire capabilities.
GN Sword
The physical alternative to GN Beam Sabers. The blade is made of E-Carbon, giving it tremendous cutting power. Most GN Blades are coated with a GN Field on the surface to increase their sharpness.[2] Thus, not only giving the blades even greater cutting ability, but they can also negate any GN Field. One disadvantage they possess compared to beam sabers is that the blades can be destroyed or wear out from disrepair.
More advanced types of GN swords were later created. Celestial Being uses the same material GN Condensers are made from in crafting the blade.[5] These deal great damage by converting GN Particles into intense heat to help melt enemy armor.[5] A different version of advanced GN sword was also created by the Earth Sphere Federation Army for GNX-Y901TW Susanowo that involves generating a beam blade to cover the solid edges to improve cutting ability.[6]

GN Hammer

A new weapon designed by Hanayo and improved by Sherilyn Hyde before it is manufactured. It is a wired spiked ball, and can deliver a devastating strike to enemy units. Used only by Fon Spaak's customized GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type F and its variants.

GN Missiles

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GN Missles

GN Missiles such as those used by Dynames and Cherudim are small, self-contained GN weapon systems. Each missile contains an electronics package to handle targeting and telemetry, a propulsion system, and a small GN Condenser. Particles provided by the Condenser coat the outer surface of the missile, enhancing its penetrative abilities. The missile's entire payload of GN Particles are released once the missile has penetrated the target's inside, destroying the enemy from inside out.

GN Micro Missiles
Smaller and more compact versions of standard GN missiles. Despite its smaller size, its effectiveness is the same as a normal GN Missile due to improved compression technology.[7] Seen only on the GNR-010 0 Raiser and GNR-101A GN Archer.

GN Shield

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GN Shield (Exia)

A physical shield used for defensive purposes, it is made of E-Carbon and is durable enough to withstand most attacks. Additionally, the GN Shield can generate a (invisible) GN Field on their surface to strengthen their defensive power.[8] However, it is not impenetrable. Though primarily used for defense, some shields with sharp edges such as 00 Gundam and Exia's can be used for offense. The GN Shields of ESF Army's GN-X series seem to combine Defense Rod technology with that of GN Fields, allowing the mounted defense rod to project a small, circular GN Field when in used.

GN Composite Armor

A defense mechanism experimented on GNY-004 Gundam Plutone. The GN Composite Armor is a system in which GN Field is deployed in the small spaces within the armor. This is to isolate the GN Field from external environmental factors that affect its stability. Developed as a backup in case the issue with the GN Field is not resolved.

GN Vulcan

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GN Vulcan (Exia Model)

These weapons are smaller cousins to the GN Beam weapon. Typical installation locations include head and forearms, both ensuring a wide field of fire. Purely secondary weapons, they are for engaging soft targets and in a defensive capacity, mostly used as distraction or deterrent to prevent enemy units from closing in. Their anti-mobile suit capability is virtually nil, especially against another GN powered unit. While there is no meaningful chance of penetrating another mobile suits armor, there is always a chance that a lucky round could damage joints or sensors.

They can also be used in a "spray and pray" fashion once an enemy's armor has been breached, exposing their tender innards. So despite their low power, GN Vulcans can still be a threat no experienced pilot would ignore. While low damage potential limits their offensive utility, the trade off is a high rate of fire. This is very useful when engaging fast, maneuverable targets such as GN Fangs[9] and missiles.

GN Laser

These weapons are heavy artillery GN weapons mounted on the Celestial Being with a variety of different classes and power ratings types in existence.[6] Specifics about the differences between this and a standard GN Particle beam weapon (that is more common in mobile weapons) in terms of functionality is unknown, although it can be inferred that the actual fired beams are not lasers due to them not moving at the speed of light. What the "Laser" in the name is supposed to mean exactly is not known, although it can be guessed that it either relates to the usage of lasers in the utilization of this specific weapon-type, a name to imply some sort of symbolism or simply a scientific error.

Conventional Weaponry

Carbon Blade

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Tieren's Carbon Blade

A physical blade made of super-hard carbon or E-Carbon, can come in various sizes and forms.

Defense Rod

Development of transformable mobile suits with flight capable configurations resulted in a need for a light defensive device, leading to the creation of the defense rod. This rod-shaped device utilises rotary motions to deflect/ricochet incoming enemy projectiles. Later versions of the defense rod such as those used by the SVMS-01 Union Flag, AEU-09 AEU Enact and their variants as well as descendants have the ability to generate plasma field upon contact with the incoming projectile.

Uniquely, the SVMS-01X Union Flag Custom II "GN Flag" has pair of defense rods on its legs that also function as sub-thrusters. The GN-X series' GN Shields also seem to combine defense rod technology with that of GN Fields. The defense rod mounted in the GN Shield can project a small, circular GN Field when in use.

Linear Rifle and Cannon

Linear rifles were the standard anti-mobile suit weapon of the Union and AEU prior to the introduction of beam weapons. While they are still kinetic weapons, they are very different from the chemically-powered weapons of the HRL. Rather than using the combustion of a fuel source to propel the bullet, a linear rifle uses electromagnetic means to accelerate the bullet, resulting in higher projectile speed. A linear cannon is a more powerful version of the linear rifle.

Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword)

A hand-carried dagger/knife-like weapon, its blade vibrates at a very high frequency and exhibits high cutting ability. As seen with the sonic blade used by the AEU-09 AEU Enact Demonstration Color, the vibrations can cause pain to the ears of nearby people not properly protected and shatter glass.[10] Advanced version of sonic blade has a plasma focusing mechanism, allowing the formation of a plasma sword around the blade; the length of this plasma blade changes depending on the power output.[11] The plasma focusing mechanism originated from technology produced during the process of beam saber development.[11] The Enact's version can last 2.5 minutes at full output, while the Flag's can last 3 minutes.[12][13] The Enact's version is also said to be unable to cut off the arm of a mobile suit.[12]

Smoothbore Gun

A projectile weaponry that uses gunpowder to accelerate its bullet, it comes in various caliber sizes and forms. The most often seen example of such a weapon is the 200 x 25mm smoothbore gun mounted to the forearm of the HRL's Tieren series. Ammunition is stored in a large, external drum magazine. Much like main battle tanks of the 20th century, the 200 x 25mm smoothbore gun also mounts a 12.7mm machine gun alongside the main weapon. Some versions of the smoothbore gun has up to two large carbon blades that run the length of the main barrel. These blades also serve as heat sinks to help cool the weapon in the vacuum of space.

20mm & 30mm Machine Gun

A small caliber, rapid fire machine gun mounted in numerous HRL, AEU and Union mobile suits. It is similar in function, though far less effective than a GN Vulcan. The MSER-04 Anfs used in the Azadistan Civil War were observed using their 30mm machine guns in an anti-personnel capacity to devastating effect.[14]

NGN Bazooka

An armament developed by the Earth Sphere Federation Army, the first 'N' in its name stands for 'No', and as implied, it is a non-GN Particle firearm.[15] It was designed for use in battlefields where particle disruptions are employed. This cartridge-fed bazooka can fire various physical projectiles including warhead that causes particle disruptions, and even GN beams despite its designation.[15][16]

Non-GN Laser

The usage of laser weaponry without the involvement GN Particles. Mainly these are mounted on the newer Earth Sphere Federation ships[6] as well as the Memento Mori. The A-LAWS' prison facility that held Allelujah Haptism also seemed to mount weapons of these type on its four corner pillars. A cut down version can be equipped on mobile weapons, namely on the AEU-09/LS AEU Enact Landstriker Package. The specifics of these weapons are not known other than they differ from beam weapons. In the case of the former 2 examples, their final beam can be inferred to be not to be a true laser because of them not moving at the speed of light. Thus, the specific reason why they are deemed lasers is not known at this point.

See Also

References

  1. ↑ HG 1/144 GN-003 Gundam Kyrios model kit manual
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 300 Years Later sourcebook
  3. ↑ HG 1/144 GN-001 Gundam Exia manual
  4. ↑ MG 1/100 GN-001 Gundam Exia manual
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 HG 1/144 GN-0000+GNR-010 Trans-Am Raiser
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Gundam 00 2nd Mechanics sourcebook
  7. ↑ 1/100 GN-0000+GNR-010 00 Raiser
  8. ↑ HG 1/144 0 Gundam Type ACD manual
  9. ↑ Gundam 00 Season 1 Episode 20 "Blade of Revolution
  10. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 1, Celestial Being
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 HG 1/144 SVMS-01 Union Flag model kit manual
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 1st MEchanics
  13. ↑ 1/100 SVMS-01O Over Flag manual
  14. ↑ Gundam 00 Season 1 Episode 1 "Celestial Being"
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 HG 1/144 GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type F manual
  16. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 48, Flower of Life
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