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|image=Fanton Front.jpg;Front
 
|image=Fanton Front.jpg;Front
 
Fanton Rear.jpg;Rear
 
Fanton Rear.jpg;Rear
 
|transformable=No
 
|transformable=No
 
|production=Mass Production
 
|production=Mass Production
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|usage=General-Purpose
 
|environment=Ground
 
|environment=Ground
 
|type=Suit
 
|type=Suit
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|OfficialName=Fanton<br>ファントン
|vehicletype=
 
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|designation=MSJ-04
|shiptype=
 
|oftheline=
 
 
|era=Anno Domini
 
|era=Anno Domini
|series=Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Gundam Build Fighters Try
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|series=Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Mobile Suit Gundam 00P, Gundam Build Fighters Try, Gundam Build Divers Prologue, Gundam Build Divers
 
|manufacturer=Human Reform League
 
|manufacturer=Human Reform League
|operator=Human Reform League
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|operator=Human Reform League, 7th Panzer Division, Coalition of Volunteers
|pilot=Holly Smirnov,
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|pilot=Holly Smirnov
|paccommodation=Pilot only~in cockpit in chest
 
|captain=
 
|crew=
 
|saccommodation=
 
 
|headheight=17.3
 
|headheight=17.3
|length=
 
|width=
 
 
|emptyweight=134.9
 
|emptyweight=134.9
 
|armor=E-Carbon
 
|armor=E-Carbon
|powerplant=Fossil Fuel Combustion Engine <ref> Fanton Data File</ref>
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|powerplant=Fossil Fuel Combustion Engine
 
|paccommodation=Pilot only~in cockpit in neck
|armaments=155 x 50mm Smoothbore Gun
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|armaments=155mm x 50 caliber Smoothbore Gun
 
Shield
 
Shield
 
|OptionalEquip=Carbon Spear
 
|OptionalEquip=Carbon Spear
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}}The '''MSJ-04 Fanton''' (aka '''Fanton''', '''Fantong''') is the predecessor of the [[MSJ-06II-A Tieren Ground Type]] and is also the basis for the [[MSER-04 Anf]]. Appeared in [[Mobile Suit Gundam 00]] and [[Mobile Suit Gundam 00P]].
Hyper Beam Javelin~Gundam Build Fighters Try
 
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The '''MSJ-04 Fanton''' (aka '''Fanton'''), an older model MS later converted and sold off to third parties as the [[MSER-04 Anf]].
 
   
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
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A mass production mobile suit manufactured and used by the [[Human Reform League]] (HRL) in AD 2290s, the Fanton serves as the bloc's main machine during the Solar Power Wars prior to the introduction of the Tieren Ground Type.<ref name="00 Official Profile">[http://www.gundam00.net/tv/ms/07i.html Gundam 00 Official Profile]</ref><ref name="00P website">[http://www.gundam00.net/SS/P/ms.html Gundam 00P Official Website Mechanic Page]</ref><ref name="GPF Anf Profile">Gundam Perfect File Vol.12 – Anf Mechanic File</ref> Unlike its successor, the Fanton is only for ground combat and has no space use version.<ref name="1/100 Tieren">NG 1/100 Tieren Model Kit Manual </ref> The Fanton's basic concept is identical to that of the Tieren as the design philosophy behind HRL's mobile suit is based on further evolution of the battle tanks, featuring high defensive and overwhelming offensive power.<ref name="00P Mech File">Gundam 00P Mechanic File 004-1 Fanton</ref><ref name="Report – Fanton">Mobile Suit Gundam 00P Celestial Being [Krung Thep] Development Report – Fanton</ref>
Near the advent of 24th century AD, the [[Advanced European Union]] and [[Union of Solar Energy and Free Nations]] sought to develop advanced high-speed, high-maneuverability mobile suits. However the [[Human Reform League]] preferred to use proven technology and designs in their mobile suits. These designs include using heavy armor at the cost of speed and maneuverability alongside heavy weapons, making HRL mobile suits such as the Fanton akin to bipedal tanks.
 
   
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The biggest characteristic that set the Fanton apart from the mobile suits of the [[Union]] and the [[AEU]] is that it weighs more than twice that of the latter.<ref name="Report – Fanton"/> This is a result of pursuing to the limits one of the advantages of a mobile suit: the machine's large size allows for the equipping of heavy armor.<ref name="Report – Fanton"/> Consequently, the Fanton is impervious to and cannot be destroyed by conventional weaponry such as tanks or fighter jets.<ref name="Report – Fanton"/> However, the heavy armor greatly cuts the suit's mobility, which is the Fanton's main flaw.<ref name="Report – Fanton"/>
The Fanton's armaments were designed for taking out mobile suits and armored vehicles. Its ranged weapon is a long-barrel magazine-fed 155 x 50mm smoothbore gun mounted underneath the unit's head. The Fanton can carry a total of five magazines, one inserted into the gun, and another four carried on the hip armor. For close range combat the Fanton is equipped with a carbon spear. The carbon spear was not as advanced as the sonic blades other nations had in development but it was easier to maintain and had a greater reach. Lastly the Fanton had thick shield mounted on its left forearm for defensive purposes.
 
   
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The large ducts and the protruding exhaust pipe on the suit's back are characteristics of fossil fuel powered mobile suit.<ref name="00 Official Profile"/> The Fanton's engine uses the fossil fuel to generate electricity, which then powers most of the suit's system.<ref name="00 Official Profile"/><ref name="1/100 Tieren"/><ref name="Dengeki">‘Dengeki Data Collection - Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Sidestory' Book</ref> However, some parts like the waist are powered directly by the fossil fuel engine.<ref name="00 Official Profile"/> The suit is armed with a smoothbore cannon under the neck as the height provides certain offensive advantages, a handheld carbon spear to remedy the suit's lack of mobility, and an arm-mounted shield that can be used for both defense and offense.<ref name="00P Mech File"/><ref name="Report – Fanton"/>
Unlike the Tieren, the Fanton uses fossil fuels for power, not hydrogen. The vents on the backpack are used to cool down the engine and discharge smoke.
 
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After the introduction of the battery-powered Tieren series during the late stages of the Solar Power Wars, and with the HRL moving away from fossil fuel, the Fanton is retired from service.<ref name="GPF Anf Profile"/><ref name="1/100 Tieren"/><ref name="00N">Gundam 00N Chapter 6</ref> However, the suit's production continued with its design modified into the [[MSER-04 Anf]] for export and rental.<ref name="00P website"/><ref name="GPF Anf Profile"/><ref name="Dengeki"/>
   
 
==Armaments==
 
==Armaments==
;*155 x 50mm Smoothbore Gun
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;*155mm x 50 caliber Smoothbore Gun
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:Mounted on the Fanton's neck, below the suit's cockpit, this magazine-fed smoothbore gun is the suit's main weapon.<ref name="00P Mech File"/><ref name="00 Archive">'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Archive' Book</ref> The gun's high mounting point improves its anti-ground attack capabilities, as well as its effective range and attack radius.<ref name="Report – Fanton"/> Although it has high attack capabilities, it can be quite difficult to use.<ref name="00 Archive"/> The gun has various types of ammunitions available for selection to meet operational needs.<ref name="00P Mech File"/> The suit can carry two spare magazines for the gun on each side skirt armor.<ref name="00P Mech File"/>
:The 155 x 50mm smoothbore gun was the primary weapon of the Fanton, located under its head. The weapon is fed from a detachable box magazine which can be swapped for spare magazines carried by the mobile suit. This gun would be replaced by a more powerful arm mounted 200 x 25mm smoothbore gun when the Fanton was modified and sold as the [[MSER-04 Anf]].
 
   
 
;*Carbon Spear
 
;*Carbon Spear
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:A handheld close combat weapon with a long reach and wide attack radius.<ref name="00P Mech File"/> It is meant to remedy the suit's lack of mobility and is made of E-Carbon.<ref name="GPF Anf Profile"/><ref name="00P Mech File"/><ref name="Report – Fanton"/> Due to its shape, the carbon spear is very suitable for stabbing attacks and the like.<ref name="00 Archive"/>
:A close range weapon with a large blade of [[E-Carbon]]. This pole-arm weapon stands as tall as the Fanton, giving it great reach in close combat.
 
   
 
;*Shield
 
;*Shield
:A prominent plate shield mounted on the Fanton's left arm. It is the Fanton's basic defensive armament.
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:Mounted on the left forearm, it is the suit's main defensive armament.<ref name="00P Mech File"/> Can also be used as a hand-to-hand combat weapon.<ref name="Report – Fanton"/>
   
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==History==
;*Hyper Beam Javelin
 
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===Deployment===
:A close range combat weapon consisting of two large beam blades, one shaped like a spearhead and the other like an axe, attached to a long handle in a design reminiscent of a halberd. Appears on a customized Fanton unit in episode 16 of [[Gundam Build Fighters Try]].
 
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The Fanton is [[Human Reform League]]'s main ground mobile suit in the Solar Power Wars that occured during the construction of the [[Orbital Elevator]].<ref name="00P Mech File"/> It is well known for its heavy armor that made it almost indestructible to the conventional weaponry used by the enemies, which included terrorists and middle eastern countries.<ref name="Report – Fanton"/>
   
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===Gundam 00P File No.06: Ground Battle===
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Four Fantons were guarding the remains of a town close to the Orbital Elevator that was attacked by terrorists. [[Celestial Being]]'s [[Gundam Meister 874]] was ordered to destroy them using the [[GNY-001 Gundam Astraea]]. The Gundam's beam weaponry easily penetrated the Fantons' heavy armor, and the four units were defeated in 36 seconds. Due to the [[GN Particles]]' ability to jam communications, the Fantons could not call for reinforcements. To remove any evidence of the Fantons being destroyed by beam weaponry, explosives were used to obliterated their remains.
   
==History==
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===Retired===
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After the adoption of the [[MSJ-06II-A Tieren Ground Type|Tieren seres]] as the [[Human Reform League]]'s main mobile suit, the Fanton was retired from the frontlines. Its design was then modified and put into production as the [[MSER-04 Anf]] for rental and export to other nations.
The Fanton is an [[Human Reform League]] mobile suit used before the 24th century AD. The Fanton played a vital role in defending the HRL's [[Orbital Elevator]] while it was still under construction. By the year AD 2301 the Fanton had virtually ceased to exist in the HRL forces as many of the Fanton units had been modified into the [[MSER-04 Anf]] and exported to other nations and factions. By the year AD 2301, the Fanton was replaced by the more advanced [[MSJ-06II-A Tieren Ground Type]] as the HRL's main front line unit.
 
   
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
 
;*[[MSJ-04T Fanton Commander Type]]
 
;*[[MSJ-04T Fanton Commander Type]]
 
;*[[MSER-04 Anf]]
 
;*[[MSER-04 Anf]]
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;*FA Fanton
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:A customised Fanton [[Gunpla]] appearing in [[Gundam Build Divers Prologue]] and operated by a member of the [[7th Panzer Division]]. Its most notable feature is a large booster on its rear waist.
   
 
==Picture Gallery==
 
==Picture Gallery==
<gallery>
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<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
Fanton.png|MSJ-04 - Fanton
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Fanton.png
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Fantong.png
teamblackgm3leopardfanton.png
 
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teamblackgm3leopardfanton.png|Customized [[Gunpla]] in [[Gundam Build Fighters Try|GBFT]] (right)
blackfanton.jpg
 
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blackfanton.jpg|Gunpla Defeated (GBFT)
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Fanton-spacetype-divers.png|FA Fanton in space ([[Gundam Build Divers Prologue|GBD Prologue]])
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Gnx3-vs-fantonspace.png|FA Fanton engaging an enemy unit ([[Gundam Build Divers Prologue|GBD Prologue]])
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
==Notes==
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==Notes & Trivia==
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*Some sources, such as the [http://www.gundam00.net/SS/P/ms.html Gundam 00 Official Site], spells the suit's name as 'Fanton'''g''''.
*''Fanton ''can be interpreted in Chinese as "Fan Tong", meaning loser, or useless person.
 
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*Fanton's Chinese name, "法统式", can be interpreted to mean 'rule by law'.
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*Unfortunately, the pronunciation of the machine's English name is close to "饭桶" (which literally translates to "rice bucket"), a derogatory Chinese term that means loser or useless person.
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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MSJ-04 Fanton Mechanic File.jpg|Gundam 00P - MSJ-04 - Fanton - Mechanic File
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MSJ-04 Fanton Mechanic File.jpg|Gundam 00P Mechanic File 004-1 Fanton
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Wdwdwdwd.jpg|Mobile Suit Gundam 00P Celestial Being [Krung Thep] Development Report – Fanton
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<references/>
 
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==External Links==
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==External links==
 
*[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/00p/msj-04.jpg]
 
*[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/00p/msj-04.jpg]
   
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{{Anno Domini Mobile Units}}
 

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Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2The MSJ-04 Fanton (aka Fanton, Fantong) is the predecessor of the MSJ-06II-A Tieren Ground Type and is also the basis for the MSER-04 Anf. Appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 00 and Mobile Suit Gundam 00P.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

A mass production mobile suit manufactured and used by the Human Reform League (HRL) in AD 2290s, the Fanton serves as the bloc's main machine during the Solar Power Wars prior to the introduction of the Tieren Ground Type.[1][2][3] Unlike its successor, the Fanton is only for ground combat and has no space use version.[4] The Fanton's basic concept is identical to that of the Tieren as the design philosophy behind HRL's mobile suit is based on further evolution of the battle tanks, featuring high defensive and overwhelming offensive power.[5][6]

The biggest characteristic that set the Fanton apart from the mobile suits of the Union and the AEU is that it weighs more than twice that of the latter.[6] This is a result of pursuing to the limits one of the advantages of a mobile suit: the machine's large size allows for the equipping of heavy armor.[6] Consequently, the Fanton is impervious to and cannot be destroyed by conventional weaponry such as tanks or fighter jets.[6] However, the heavy armor greatly cuts the suit's mobility, which is the Fanton's main flaw.[6]

The large ducts and the protruding exhaust pipe on the suit's back are characteristics of fossil fuel powered mobile suit.[1] The Fanton's engine uses the fossil fuel to generate electricity, which then powers most of the suit's system.[1][4][7] However, some parts like the waist are powered directly by the fossil fuel engine.[1] The suit is armed with a smoothbore cannon under the neck as the height provides certain offensive advantages, a handheld carbon spear to remedy the suit's lack of mobility, and an arm-mounted shield that can be used for both defense and offense.[5][6]

After the introduction of the battery-powered Tieren series during the late stages of the Solar Power Wars, and with the HRL moving away from fossil fuel, the Fanton is retired from service.[3][4][8] However, the suit's production continued with its design modified into the MSER-04 Anf for export and rental.[2][3][7]

Armaments

  • 155mm x 50 caliber Smoothbore Gun
Mounted on the Fanton's neck, below the suit's cockpit, this magazine-fed smoothbore gun is the suit's main weapon.[5][9] The gun's high mounting point improves its anti-ground attack capabilities, as well as its effective range and attack radius.[6] Although it has high attack capabilities, it can be quite difficult to use.[9] The gun has various types of ammunitions available for selection to meet operational needs.[5] The suit can carry two spare magazines for the gun on each side skirt armor.[5]
  • Carbon Spear
A handheld close combat weapon with a long reach and wide attack radius.[5] It is meant to remedy the suit's lack of mobility and is made of E-Carbon.[3][5][6] Due to its shape, the carbon spear is very suitable for stabbing attacks and the like.[9]
  • Shield
Mounted on the left forearm, it is the suit's main defensive armament.[5] Can also be used as a hand-to-hand combat weapon.[6]

History

Deployment

The Fanton is Human Reform League's main ground mobile suit in the Solar Power Wars that occured during the construction of the Orbital Elevator.[5] It is well known for its heavy armor that made it almost indestructible to the conventional weaponry used by the enemies, which included terrorists and middle eastern countries.[6]

Gundam 00P File No.06: Ground Battle

Four Fantons were guarding the remains of a town close to the Orbital Elevator that was attacked by terrorists. Celestial Being's Gundam Meister 874 was ordered to destroy them using the GNY-001 Gundam Astraea. The Gundam's beam weaponry easily penetrated the Fantons' heavy armor, and the four units were defeated in 36 seconds. Due to the GN Particles' ability to jam communications, the Fantons could not call for reinforcements. To remove any evidence of the Fantons being destroyed by beam weaponry, explosives were used to obliterated their remains.

Retired

After the adoption of the Tieren seres as the Human Reform League's main mobile suit, the Fanton was retired from the frontlines. Its design was then modified and put into production as the MSER-04 Anf for rental and export to other nations.

Variants

A customised Fanton Gunpla appearing in Gundam Build Divers Prologue and operated by a member of the 7th Panzer Division. Its most notable feature is a large booster on its rear waist.

Picture Gallery

Notes & Trivia

  • Some sources, such as the Gundam 00 Official Site, spells the suit's name as 'Fantong'.
  • Fanton's Chinese name, "法统式", can be interpreted to mean 'rule by law'.
  • Unfortunately, the pronunciation of the machine's English name is close to "饭桶" (which literally translates to "rice bucket"), a derogatory Chinese term that means loser or useless person.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Gundam 00 Official Profile
  2. 2.0 2.1 Gundam 00P Official Website Mechanic Page
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Gundam Perfect File Vol.12 – Anf Mechanic File
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 NG 1/100 Tieren Model Kit Manual
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Gundam 00P Mechanic File 004-1 Fanton
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 Mobile Suit Gundam 00P Celestial Being [Krung Thep] Development Report – Fanton
  7. 7.0 7.1 ‘Dengeki Data Collection - Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Sidestory' Book
  8. Gundam 00N Chapter 6
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Archive' Book

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