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|mechdesigner=Hajime Katoki
 
|mechdesigner=Hajime Katoki
 
|series=New Mobile Report Gundam Wing, New Mobile Report Gundam Wing Endless Waltz: The Glory of Losers,
 
|series=New Mobile Report Gundam Wing, New Mobile Report Gundam Wing Endless Waltz: The Glory of Losers,
|manufacturer=Organization of the Zodiac
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|manufacturer=Organization of the Zodiac;OZ
|operator=Organization of the Zodiac, United Earth Sphere Alliance, Long Clan
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|operator=Organization of the Zodiac;OZ, United Earth Sphere Alliance, Long Clan
 
|pilot=Zechs Merquise, Otto, Meilan Long,
 
|pilot=Zechs Merquise, Otto, Meilan Long,
 
|height=17.4
 
|height=17.4
 
|emptyweight=8.8
 
|emptyweight=8.8
|armor=Titanium Alloy
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|armor=Titanium Alloy;Titanium Alloy, Gundanium Alloy~novel
|powerplant=Ultracompact Fusion Reactor,
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|powerplant=Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
|paccommodation=Pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
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|paccommodation=Pilot only~in standard cockpit in torso
 
|armaments=Dober Gun
 
|armaments=Dober Gun
 
Shield~2 x Beam Saber
 
Shield~2 x Beam Saber
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|SpecEquip=Self-Destruct System
 
|SpecEquip=Self-Destruct System
 
|optionalEquipments=Booster Unit
 
|optionalEquipments=Booster Unit
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}}The '''OZ-00MS Tallgeese''' is a [[Mobile Suit]] appearing in the ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Wing]]'' series. Its primary pilot is [[Zechs Merquise]].
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The '''OZ-00MS Tallgeese''' (aka '''Tallgeese''') is the first in a line of three [[mobile suit]]s depicted in the ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Wing]]'' series. In the anime, it is stated that the first Tallgeese was the original armed mobile suit, and is the common ancestor of both the Gundams (specifically their prototype, the XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero) and the mass-produced military mobile suits (most notably the [[OZ-06MS Leo]] and its variants) depicted. It was first test piloted after its restoration by an OZ soldier named Otto, and later by its most prominent pilot, [[Zechs Merquise]].
 
   
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
 
Designed by the five scientists, the Tallgeese was the first armed mobile suit, and is the common ancestor of both the Gundams (specifically their prototype, the [[XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero]]) and the mass-produced military mobile suits (most notably the [[OZ-06MS Leo]] and its variants).
Designed by the Gundam Scientists, the Tallgeese was a well rounded unit featuring both long range and melee weapons, and also heavy armor coupled with high power boosters. The suit features powerful "Super Vernier" boosters that are capable of producing acceleration of about 15 Gs, but they also put a lot of strain on the pilot. To solve this problem and reduce production costs, the Tallgeese's design was simplified to create the Leo. After Zechs defected from OZ, [[Mike Howard]], one of the original designers of the Tallgeese, equipped the suit with a large detachable booster unit that allows it to escape the Earth's atmosphere.
 
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The Tallgeese was a well-rounded unit featuring both long-range and melee weapons, and also heavy armor coupled with high power boosters. It features powerful "Super Vernier" boosters that are capable of producing acceleration of about 15 Gs, but they also put a lot of strain on the pilot. To solve this problem and reduce production costs, the Tallgeese's design was simplified to create the Leo. After Zechs defected from OZ, [[Mike Howard]], one of the original designers of the Tallgeese, equipped the suit with a large detachable booster unit that allows it to escape the Earth's atmosphere.
   
 
In the EW version, a "Tempest" Heat Lance and Halberd were added to its arsenal, and the suit was eventually upgraded into the [[OZ-00MS Tallgeese Flugel|Tallgeese Flügel]] whereby the "Super Vernier" boosters were replaced with wing binders for better mobility in space.
 
In the EW version, a "Tempest" Heat Lance and Halberd were added to its arsenal, and the suit was eventually upgraded into the [[OZ-00MS Tallgeese Flugel|Tallgeese Flügel]] whereby the "Super Vernier" boosters were replaced with wing binders for better mobility in space.
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;*Shield
 
;*Shield
:The Tallgeese carries a round shield to increase defense against both beam and physical attacks. It hangs off the Tallgeese's shoulder, granting the suit a free hand to hold other weapons if required. The shield also stores a pair of beam sabers.
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:The Tallgeese carries a round shield to defend against beam and physical attacks. It hangs off the left shoulder, granting a free hand to hold other weapons. The shield stores a pair of beam sabers on its back.
   
 
:;*Beam Saber
 
:;*Beam Saber
::The beam saber is a small cylindrical device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by an energy capacitor that is recharged from special racks. The beam saber is capable of cutting through any metal that has not been treated with anti-beam coating. The Tallgeese is equipped with a pair of beam saber stored in a recharge rack located in the shield.
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::A beam saber is a handheld close-combat weapon powered by an internal energy capacitor. It focuses plasma into a blade shape and can cut through any object not treated with an anti-beam coating. The Tallgeese has two beam sabers stored in a rack behind its shield.
   
 
;*Missile Pod
 
;*Missile Pod
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;*"Tempest" Heat Lance
 
;*"Tempest" Heat Lance
:As its name implies, the "Tempest" Heat Lance uses thermal energy to heat the lance to super-high temperatures which allows the lance to penetrate the armor of other mobile weapons. This weapon was built as an anti-Gundam measure based on the late [[Walker]]'s data. Can be fixed on the arm or be handheld using another grip. This weapon is only used by the EW Version of the Tallgeese.
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:As its name implies, the "Tempest" Heat Lance uses thermal energy to heat the lance to super-high temperatures for penetrating the armor of other mobile weapons. It was built as an anti-Gundam measure based on the late [[Walker]]'s data. It can also emit energy, canceling out enemy's beam bullets. Can be fixed on the arm or be handheld by adding an optional gun grip. It is only used by the EW Version of the Tallgeese.
   
 
;*Halberd
 
;*Halberd
:The Mobile Suit sized counterpart to the human weapon, the Halberd consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long staff. It can be used for slicing and stabbing attacks. It also can be broken down into parts allowing it to be assembled on the battlefield. This weapon is only used by the EW Version of the Tallgeese.
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:The Mobile Suit sized counterpart to the human weapon, the Halberd consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long staff. It can be used for slicing and stabbing attacks. It also can be broken down into parts allowing it to be assembled on the battlefield. It is only used by the EW Version of the Tallgeese.
   
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
 
;*Self-Destruct System
 
;*Self-Destruct System
:The Tallgeese was built to self-destruct should the pilot choose to. A remote detonator is placed within the cockpit and if a dire situation arrives, the pilot can destroy the Mobile Suit. The system was designed to overload its power systems and has enough explosive power to destroy several city blocks. It's a last option tactic if the pilot is incapable of protecting the Mobile Suit, while not allowing it to fall into enemy hands. It also can be used as one large explosive device to eradicate large targets.
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:The Tallgeese was built to self-destruct should the pilot choose to. A remote detonator is placed within the cockpit and if a dire situation arrives, the pilot can destroy the Mobile Suit. The system was designed to overload its power systems and has enough explosive power to destroy several city blocks. It is a last option tactic if the pilot is incapable of protecting the Mobile Suit, while not allowing it to fall into enemy hands. It also can be used as one large explosive device to eradicate large targets.
   
 
;*Booster Unit
 
;*Booster Unit
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==History==
 
==History==
The Tallgeese was designed in After Colony 170 by the Gundam Scientists and served as the prototype for all subsequent mobile suits. It was extremely powerful, but expensive to mass-produce and rough on its pilots, so its design was later simplified, resulting in the [[OZ-06MS Leo|Leo]]. In After Colony 195, the suit was restored and used by [[Zechs Merquise]] to combat the Gundams. Between episodes 18 and 22, Zechs' Tallgeese is modified for space travel, allowing Zechs (as Milliardo Peacecraft) to visit the colonies. In episode 34, Zech's Tallgeese is destroyed, via self destruction, allowing Zechs to claim the [[XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero|Wing Zero]]. The remaining spare parts of Zech's Tallgeese were later assembled into a Tallgeese for [[Treize Khushrenada]], and christened the [[OZ-00MS2 Tallgeese II|Tallgeese II]].
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The Tallgeese was designed in After Colony 170 by the five scientists and served as the prototype for all subsequent mobile suits. It was extremely powerful, but expensive to mass-produce and rough on its pilots, so its design was later simplified, resulting in the [[OZ-06MS Leo|Leo]]. In After Colony 195, it was restored and test piloted by an OZ soldier named Otto. It was then used by its prominent pilot, [[Zechs Merquise]], to combat the Gundams. Between episodes 18 and 22, the Tallgeese was modified for space travel, allowing Zechs (as Milliardo Peacecraft) to visit the colonies. In episode 34, the Tallgeese was destroyed via self destruction, allowing Zechs to claim the [[XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero|Wing Zero]]. The remaining spare parts of Zech's Tallgeese were later assembled into a Tallgeese for [[Treize Khushrenada]], and designated the [[OZ-00MS2 Tallgeese II|Tallgeese II]].
   
Another Tallgeese, nicknamed 'Shilong', was developed by [[Master O]] of the Long Clan (of which [[Chang Wufei]] was a member) and was destroyed while defending the Long Clan's colony in After Colony 194. This Tallgeese appeared in the [[New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Episode Zero|''Episode Zero'']] and [[New Mobile Report Gundam Wing Endless Waltz: The Glory of Losers|''Glory of Losers'']] manga, and lacked a mask over its camera, making it more visually similar to a Leo.<ref>{{cite book |last=Katsuyuki |first=Sumisawa |others=Akira Kanba |title=New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Episode Zero |year=2003 |origmonth=July |url= |format= |accessdate= |edition=Enlish language compilation |series= |date= |month= |publisher=Action/VIZ|location=San Francisco, California, USA |language= |isbn=1-56931-994-4 |oclc= |doi= |id= |pages= |chapter=Chang Wufei |chapterurl= |quote= }}</ref>
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Another Tallgeese, nicknamed 'Shilong', was developed by [[Master O]] of the Long Clan (of which [[Chang Wufei]] was a member) and was destroyed while defending the Long Clan's colony in After Colony 194. It appeared in the [[New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Episode Zero|''Episode Zero'']] and [[New Mobile Report Gundam Wing Endless Waltz: The Glory of Losers|''Glory of Losers'']] manga, and lacked a mask over its camera, making it more visually similar to a Leo.<ref>{{cite book |last=Katsuyuki |first=Sumisawa |others=Akira Kanba |title=New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Episode Zero |year=2003 |origmonth=July |url= |format= |accessdate= |edition=Enlish language compilation |series= |date= |month= |publisher=Action/VIZ|location=San Francisco, California, USA |language= |isbn=1-56931-994-4 |oclc= |doi= |id= |pages= |chapter=Chang Wufei |chapterurl= |quote= }}</ref>
   
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
;*[[OZ-00MS Tallgeese Flugel|OZ-00MS Tallgeese Flügel]]
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;*[[OZ-00MS Tallgeese Flugel]]
 
;*[[OZ-00MS2 Tallgeese II]]
 
;*[[OZ-00MS2 Tallgeese II]]
 
;*[[OZ-00MS2B Tallgeese III]]
 
;*[[OZ-00MS2B Tallgeese III]]
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==Picture Gallery==
 
==Picture Gallery==
 
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<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
 
TallgeeseBeamRifle.png|Armed with Dober Gun and Rifle (from first Gundam Wing TV opening)
OZ-00MS Tallgeese Front View Lineart.jpg|Tallgeese line art - front view
 
 
talgeese.jpg|Under repair
OZ-00MS Tallgeese Back View Lineart.jpg|Tallgeese line art - rear view
 
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Leo.jpg|Head Close-up
Tallgeese Mg Lineart.jpg|Tallgeese (1/100 MG Endless Waltz version) - line art
 
IMAGE0485.jpg|Tallgeese (left) and Tallgeese III (right) as featured in Gundam War card game
 
tallgeese0.jpg|Tallgeese (from Gundam Perfect File)
 
Tallgeese Katoki.jpg|Tallgeese illustrated by [[Hajime Katoki]] (from ''Gundam Fix'' pictoral)
 
Tallgeese - Zech.jpg|Tallgeese and Zechs Merquise: promotional artwork for Gundam Wing on Cartoon Network (USA)
 
TallgeeseBeamRifle.png|Tallgeese armed with Dober Gun and Beam Rifle (from Gundam Wing TV series)
 
talgeese.jpg|Tallgeese under repair
 
Leo.jpg|Close-up of Tallgeese's head
 
 
GundamWep03e.jpg|Tallgeese's body
 
GundamWep03e.jpg|Tallgeese's body
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Tallgeese_no_helmet.png|Without helmet
 
OZ-00MS Tallgeese Front View Lineart.jpg|TV Ver. lineart - front view
 
OZ-00MS Tallgeese Back View Lineart.jpg|TV Ver. line art - rear view
 
Tallgeese Mg Lineart.jpg|Tallgeese (1/100 MG Endless Waltz version) - line art
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LongTallgeese.png|Long Clan's Tallgeese as seen in Episode Zero and Glory of the Losers - lineart view
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tallgeese0.jpg|In [[The Official Gundam Perfect File|Gundam Perfect File]]: artwork by Masanori Shino
 
Tallgeese Katoki.jpg|Illustrated by [[Hajime Katoki]] (from ''Gundam Fix'' pictoral)
 
Tallgeese - Zech.jpg|Promotional artwork for Gundam Wing on Cartoon Network (USA)
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SD Tallgeese Epyon.jpg|From SD Gundam Ultimate Encyclopedia
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
===Manga===
 
===Manga===
 
<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
 
<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
Episode Zero Tallgeese.jpg|Long Clan's Tallgeese as seen on [[New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Episode Zero]]
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Episode Zero Tallgeese.jpg|Long Clan's Tallgeese as seen in [[New Mobile Report Gundam Wing Endless Waltz: The Glory of Losers]]
The Glory of Losers OZ-00MS Tallgeese.JPG|Tallgeese as seen on [[New Mobile Report Gundam Wing Endless Waltz: The Glory of Losers]] - Halberd being assembled
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The Glory of Losers OZ-00MS Tallgeese.JPG|As seen in The Glory of Losers - Halberd being assembled
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</gallery>
kgx5352.jpg|Tallgeese armed with Halberd (GoL)
 
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===Games===
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<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
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ms_modal_unit_gw_07.png|As seen on the game Gundam Diorama Front 3rd.
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Tallgeese GGCR.png
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==[[Gunpla]]==
 
==[[Gunpla]]==
 
<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
 
<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
TallgeeseBox.jpg|1/144 [[1/144 Gundam Wing Model Series|Original]] OZ-00MS Tallgeese (1995): box art
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TallgeeseBox.jpg|[[1/144 Gundam Wing Model Series|Original]] 1/144 OZ-00MS Tallgeese (1995): box art
MG_Tallgesse_Box_Art.jpg|1/100 [[Master Grade|MG]] OZ-00MS Tallgeese (2013): box art
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WF06 Tallgeese.jpg|Original 1/144 OZ-00MS Tallgeese (Re-issue; 2000): box art
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RG Tallgeese EW.jpg|[[Real Grade|RG]] 1/144 OZ-00MS Tallgeese EW (2018): box art
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RG Tallgeese EW -Titanium Finish-.jpg|RG 1/144 OZ-00MS Tallgeese EW [Titanium Finish] (P-Bandai exclusive; 2018): box art
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RG Tallgeese (TV Animation Color Ver.).jpg|RG 1/144 OZ-00MS Tallgeese (TV Animation Color Ver.) (P-Bandai exclusive; 2020): box art
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MG_Tallgesse_Box_Art.jpg|[[Master Grade|MG]] 1/100 OZ-00MS Tallgeese (2013): box art
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MG_Tallgeese_EW_Special_Coating_Ver.jpg|MG 1/100 OZ-00MS Tallgeese EW [Special Coating Ver.] ([[The Gundam Base Tokyo]] exclusive; 2017): box art
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SDGG-48-Tallgeese.jpg|[[SD Gundam G Generation Model Series|SDGG]] OZ-00MS Tallgeese (2000): box art
 
Tallg (3).jpg|1/100 OZ-00MS Tallgeese model conversion based on 1/100 HG OZ-00MS2 Tallgeese II: modeled by Kazuhisa Tamura
 
Tallg (3).jpg|1/100 OZ-00MS Tallgeese model conversion based on 1/100 HG OZ-00MS2 Tallgeese II: modeled by Kazuhisa Tamura
 
Tallg (2).jpg|1/100 Tallgeese model conversion (from 1/100 HG Tallgeese III)
 
Tallg (2).jpg|1/100 Tallgeese model conversion (from 1/100 HG Tallgeese III)
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==Notes and Trivia==
 
==Notes and Trivia==
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*The name "Tallgeese" is derived from "theurgist", a type of magician.
 
*Otto's comment about the Tallgeese being "three times faster than the Aries" is a nod to [[Char Aznable]]'s [[MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type]], which is described as being three times faster than a standard [[MS-06F Zaku II]].
 
*Otto's comment about the Tallgeese being "three times faster than the Aries" is a nod to [[Char Aznable]]'s [[MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type]], which is described as being three times faster than a standard [[MS-06F Zaku II]].
 
*While some sources claimed that the Dober Gun is a shell-firing weapon, others such as the 'Gundam Wing MS Encyclopedia' noted that it is a beam weapon.
 
*While some sources claimed that the Dober Gun is a shell-firing weapon, others such as the 'Gundam Wing MS Encyclopedia' noted that it is a beam weapon.
** The ''SD Gundam'' series, interestingly enough, gives the Tallgeese BOTH a beam and ballistic variant of it's Dober Gun attack, likely as a nod to the contradictory accounts. The ''Super Robot Wars'' series tends to go with the beam interpretation.
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**The ''SD Gundam'' series, interestingly enough, gives the Tallgeese ''both'' a beam and ballistic variant of its Dober Gun attack, likely as a nod to the contradictory accounts. The ''Super Robot Wars'' series tends to go with the beam interpretation.
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**The settings for ''Glory of Losers'' note that the Tallgeese used a beam-firing Dober Gun while Leos used shell-firing Dober Guns.
*The Tallgeese' shield is depicted with different forms of decoration between the anime series, model kits, toys, manga, and other media. The most common depictions are either as a blank white shield, or white with black outer trim and an eagle emblem in its center.
 
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*In the first opening, the Tallgeese was seen armed with a rifle, something that never happened in the series. The [[Robot Damashii]] Tallgeese figurine includes this rifle and describes it as a "phantom" rifle (幻のライフル).
 
*The Tallgeese' shield is depicted with different forms of decoration between the anime series, model kits, toys, manga, and other media. The most common depictions are either as a blank white shield or white with black outer trim and an eagle emblem in its center.
 
*The Tallgeese's head is actually a standard Leo head with a large yellow camera, though equipped with a mask mounted over it. Unlike the Mercurius and Vayeate, which feature a similar face setup, the mask cannot retract to reveal the camera.
 
*The Tallgeese's head is actually a standard Leo head with a large yellow camera, though equipped with a mask mounted over it. Unlike the Mercurius and Vayeate, which feature a similar face setup, the mask cannot retract to reveal the camera.
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**The mask of the Tallgeese resembles a medieval European knight.
* ''Super Robot Wars'' generally has the Tallgeese considered the first unit that OZ will field that is of comparable strength to a Gundam, much like the source canon. This extends even to the Gundams from ''Gundam 00'' in SRW Z2.
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*''Super Robot Wars'' generally has the Tallgeese considered the first unit that OZ will field that is of comparable strength to a Gundam, much like the source canon. This extends even to the Gundams from ''Gundam 00'' in SRW Z2.
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*The Tallgeese Ver. EW colors for the 2010 Glory of the Losers manga adaptation features yellow trim and highlights throughout its body and white with light gray backpack boosters, which is based on Katoki's original illustrations for Newtype Magazine during the original 1995 TV series. It's speculated the yellow trim across its body and light-colored boosters was originally a part of the design before being changed for animation reasons. This would be similar to the explanation Katoki gave for adding additional gold parts to the [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee]] so that it could be identified against dark backgrounds.
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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GundamFIX Scene10 Tallgeese.jpg|Gundam FIX Scene 10 - Tallgeese
 
GundamFIX Scene10 Tallgeese.jpg|Gundam FIX Scene 10 - Tallgeese
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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<references />
 
<references />
   

Revision as of 06:43, 30 July 2020

Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2The OZ-00MS Tallgeese is a Mobile Suit appearing in the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing series. Its primary pilot is Zechs Merquise.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

Designed by the five scientists, the Tallgeese was the first armed mobile suit, and is the common ancestor of both the Gundams (specifically their prototype, the XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero) and the mass-produced military mobile suits (most notably the OZ-06MS Leo and its variants).

The Tallgeese was a well-rounded unit featuring both long-range and melee weapons, and also heavy armor coupled with high power boosters. It features powerful "Super Vernier" boosters that are capable of producing acceleration of about 15 Gs, but they also put a lot of strain on the pilot. To solve this problem and reduce production costs, the Tallgeese's design was simplified to create the Leo. After Zechs defected from OZ, Mike Howard, one of the original designers of the Tallgeese, equipped the suit with a large detachable booster unit that allows it to escape the Earth's atmosphere.

In the EW version, a "Tempest" Heat Lance and Halberd were added to its arsenal, and the suit was eventually upgraded into the Tallgeese Flügel whereby the "Super Vernier" boosters were replaced with wing binders for better mobility in space.

Armaments

  • Dober Gun
Mounted on the right shoulder, this high-powered cartridge gun is the Tallgeese's primary ranged weapon and is capable of destroying a Leo easily. It fires beams at an excellent rate and can shoot accurately over a long range.[1] An old-fashioned muzzle brake is fitted to improve its accuracy. A similar weapon is used by the Leo, but only Tallgeese can withstand this weapon's recoil.
  • Shield
The Tallgeese carries a round shield to defend against beam and physical attacks. It hangs off the left shoulder, granting a free hand to hold other weapons. The shield stores a pair of beam sabers on its back.
  • Beam Saber
A beam saber is a handheld close-combat weapon powered by an internal energy capacitor. It focuses plasma into a blade shape and can cut through any object not treated with an anti-beam coating. The Tallgeese has two beam sabers stored in a rack behind its shield.
  • Missile Pod
A handheld missile pod can be used for anti-mobile suit and anti-ship combat. While effective against heavy-armored enemies, the missile pod carries fairly little ammunition.
  • "Tempest" Heat Lance
As its name implies, the "Tempest" Heat Lance uses thermal energy to heat the lance to super-high temperatures for penetrating the armor of other mobile weapons. It was built as an anti-Gundam measure based on the late Walker's data. It can also emit energy, canceling out enemy's beam bullets. Can be fixed on the arm or be handheld by adding an optional gun grip. It is only used by the EW Version of the Tallgeese.
  • Halberd
The Mobile Suit sized counterpart to the human weapon, the Halberd consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long staff. It can be used for slicing and stabbing attacks. It also can be broken down into parts allowing it to be assembled on the battlefield. It is only used by the EW Version of the Tallgeese.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Self-Destruct System
The Tallgeese was built to self-destruct should the pilot choose to. A remote detonator is placed within the cockpit and if a dire situation arrives, the pilot can destroy the Mobile Suit. The system was designed to overload its power systems and has enough explosive power to destroy several city blocks. It is a last option tactic if the pilot is incapable of protecting the Mobile Suit, while not allowing it to fall into enemy hands. It also can be used as one large explosive device to eradicate large targets.
  • Booster Unit
At nearly twice the size of the Tallgeese, this optional equipment is fitted onto the Tallgeese for space operations. Has many different modes to suit the situation. Parts of the unit can be attached to reduce weight for short term space travel. The entire unit is fitted on for long term space travel, and the entire unit can be jettisoned during combat to avoid the additional weight.

History

The Tallgeese was designed in After Colony 170 by the five scientists and served as the prototype for all subsequent mobile suits. It was extremely powerful, but expensive to mass-produce and rough on its pilots, so its design was later simplified, resulting in the Leo. In After Colony 195, it was restored and test piloted by an OZ soldier named Otto. It was then used by its prominent pilot, Zechs Merquise, to combat the Gundams. Between episodes 18 and 22, the Tallgeese was modified for space travel, allowing Zechs (as Milliardo Peacecraft) to visit the colonies. In episode 34, the Tallgeese was destroyed via self destruction, allowing Zechs to claim the Wing Zero. The remaining spare parts of Zech's Tallgeese were later assembled into a Tallgeese for Treize Khushrenada, and designated the Tallgeese II.

Another Tallgeese, nicknamed 'Shilong', was developed by Master O of the Long Clan (of which Chang Wufei was a member) and was destroyed while defending the Long Clan's colony in After Colony 194. It appeared in the Episode Zero and Glory of Losers manga, and lacked a mask over its camera, making it more visually similar to a Leo.[2]

Variants

Picture Gallery

Manga

Games

Gunpla

Action Figures

Notes and Trivia

  • The name "Tallgeese" is derived from "theurgist", a type of magician.
  • Otto's comment about the Tallgeese being "three times faster than the Aries" is a nod to Char Aznable's MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type, which is described as being three times faster than a standard MS-06F Zaku II.
  • While some sources claimed that the Dober Gun is a shell-firing weapon, others such as the 'Gundam Wing MS Encyclopedia' noted that it is a beam weapon.
    • The SD Gundam series, interestingly enough, gives the Tallgeese both a beam and ballistic variant of its Dober Gun attack, likely as a nod to the contradictory accounts. The Super Robot Wars series tends to go with the beam interpretation.
    • The settings for Glory of Losers note that the Tallgeese used a beam-firing Dober Gun while Leos used shell-firing Dober Guns.
  • In the first opening, the Tallgeese was seen armed with a rifle, something that never happened in the series. The Robot Damashii Tallgeese figurine includes this rifle and describes it as a "phantom" rifle (幻のライフル).
  • The Tallgeese' shield is depicted with different forms of decoration between the anime series, model kits, toys, manga, and other media. The most common depictions are either as a blank white shield or white with black outer trim and an eagle emblem in its center.
  • The Tallgeese's head is actually a standard Leo head with a large yellow camera, though equipped with a mask mounted over it. Unlike the Mercurius and Vayeate, which feature a similar face setup, the mask cannot retract to reveal the camera.
    • The mask of the Tallgeese resembles a medieval European knight.
  • Super Robot Wars generally has the Tallgeese considered the first unit that OZ will field that is of comparable strength to a Gundam, much like the source canon. This extends even to the Gundams from Gundam 00 in SRW Z2.
  • The Tallgeese Ver. EW colors for the 2010 Glory of the Losers manga adaptation features yellow trim and highlights throughout its body and white with light gray backpack boosters, which is based on Katoki's original illustrations for Newtype Magazine during the original 1995 TV series. It's speculated the yellow trim across its body and light-colored boosters was originally a part of the design before being changed for animation reasons. This would be similar to the explanation Katoki gave for adding additional gold parts to the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee so that it could be identified against dark backgrounds.

References

  1. Gundam Wing MS Encyclopedia
  2. Katsuyuki, Sumisawa (2003). "Chang Wufei", New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Episode Zero, Akira Kanba, Enlish language compilation, San Francisco, California, USA: Action/VIZ. ISBN 1-56931-994-4. 

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Mobile Suit Gundam W Mechanics
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G Team / Maganac Corps / Sanc Kingdom
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
OZ-00MS Tallgeese Flugel | OZ-06MS Leo | OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon | SK-12SMS Taurus | WMS-03 Maganac | WMS-03 Maganac Abdul Custom | WMS-03 Maganac Ahmad Custom | WMS-03 Maganac Auda Custom | WMS-03 Maganac Rasid Kurama Custom | WMS-04 Olifant | XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero | XXXG-01D Gundam Deathscythe | XXXG-01D2 Gundam Deathscythe Hell | XXXG-01H Gundam Heavyarms | XXXG-01H2 Gundam Heavyarms Custom | XXXG-01S Shenlong Gundam | XXXG-01S2 Altron Gundam | XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock | XXXG-01SR2 Gundam Sandrock Custom | XXXG-01W Wing Gundam

Transporter / Supply Ship
Atmospheric Escape Plane | Cargo Shuttle | Jet Transport | Space Shuttle | Transport Shuttle | Vehicular Space Shuttle
Cruiser / Mother Ship
Peacemillion
OZ / Romefeller Foundation
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
OZ-00MS Tallgeese | OZ-00MS2 Tallgeese II | OZ-06MS Leo | OZ-07AMS Aries | OZ-07MS Tragos | OZ-08MMS Cancer | OZ-09MMS Pisces | OZ-12SMS Taurus | OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon | OZ-13MSX1 Vayeate | OZ-13MSX2 Mercurius | XXXG-01W Wing Gundam
Mobile Doll
OZ-01MD Taurus | OZ-02MD Virgo | OZ-03MD Virgo II

Land Vehicle
Tank
Ship / Submarine
Catamaran Mobile Suit Mothership | Command Ship | Dock Ship | Submarine Mobile Suit Mothership
Aircraft / Spacecraft
Recon Plane
Transporter / Supply Ship
Jet Transport | Leo Mothership | Leo Transport Heli | Passenger Jet | Atmosphere Entry Transport | Supersonic Transporter | Taurus Cruiser | Special MS Transport | Vehicular Space Shuttle | OZ Shuttle
Cruiser / Mother Ship
Bulge | High-Speed Combat Command Ship | Libra
United Earth Sphere Alliance
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
OZ-06MS Leo | OZ-07AMS Aries | OZ-07MS Tragos | OZ-08MMS Cancer

Land Vehicle
Tank
Aircraft / Spacecraft
Attack Heli | Jet Fighter | Transport Heli
Transporter / Supply Ship
Jet Transport
White Fang
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon | WF-12SMS Taurus
Mobile Doll
OZ-02MD Virgo | WF-12SMS Taurus | WF-02MD Virgo II | OZ-13MSX1 Vayeate | OZ-13MSX2 Mercurius

Transporter / Supply Ship
Atmosphere Entry Transport
Cruiser / Mother Ship
High-Speed Combat Command Ship | Libra
Civilians
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
Operating Mobile Suit