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|transformable=No
 
|production=Prototype
 
|production=Prototype
|specialized=Full Psyco-Frame
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|specialized=Full Psycho-Frame
 
|type=Suit
 
|type=Suit
|OfficialName=Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex<br>ユニコーンガンダムガンダム3号機・フェネクス
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|OfficialName=Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex<br>ユニコーンガンダム3号機・フェネクス
 
|designation=RX-0
 
|designation=RX-0
 
|archetype=RX-0 Unicorn Gundam, RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee
 
|archetype=RX-0 Unicorn Gundam, RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee
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|era=Universal Century
 
|era=Universal Century
 
|mechdesigner=Hajime Katoki
 
|mechdesigner=Hajime Katoki
|series=Mobile Suit Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two, UC-MSV, Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam UC: A Phantom World, Mobile Suit Gundam UC: Phoenix Hunting, Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative, Super Gundam Royale
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|series=Mobile Suit Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two, UC-MSV, Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam UC: A Phantom World, Mobile Suit Gundam UC: Phoenix Hunting, Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative, Super Gundam Royale, Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative (Manga),
 
|manufacturer=Earth Federation Forces
 
|manufacturer=Earth Federation Forces
 
|operator=Earth Federation Forces
 
|operator=Earth Federation Forces
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|emptyweight=23.8
 
|emptyweight=23.8
 
|weight=52.4
 
|weight=52.4
|sensorrange=23700
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|sensorrange=23700~Unmeasurable in Destroy Mode
 
|armor=Gundarium Alloy;Gundarium Alloy
 
|armor=Gundarium Alloy;Gundarium Alloy
|poweroutput=3890
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|poweroutput=3890~Unmeasurable in Destroy Mode
|propRocketThrusters=206770
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|propRocketThrusters=206770~Unmeasurable in Destroy Mode
 
|paccommodation=Pilot only~cockpit in panoramic monitor/linear seat in torso
 
|paccommodation=Pilot only~cockpit in panoramic monitor/linear seat in torso
 
|armaments=2 x 60mm Vulcan Gun
 
|armaments=2 x 60mm Vulcan Gun
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|SpecEquip=Newtype-Destroyer (NT-D) System
 
|SpecEquip=Newtype-Destroyer (NT-D) System
 
|optionalEquipments=Armed Armor XC~''Last Sun''
 
|optionalEquipments=Armed Armor XC~''Last Sun''
}}The '''RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex'''<ref>Hobby Japan, September 2013 issue, page 63</ref> (aka '''Phenex''') is a [[mobile suit]] that appeared in ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two]]''. It also appears in the manga ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun]]'' and the ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel)|Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn]]'' novel. It makes its animated debut in the movie ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative]]'', which succeeds the events of the ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn]]'' OVA. It is piloted by [[Rita Bernal]].
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}}The '''RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex'''<ref>Hobby Japan, September 2013 issue, page 63</ref> (aka '''Phenex''') is a [[mobile suit]] introduced in ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two]]''. It also appears in the manga ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun]]'' and the ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel)|Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn]]'' novel. It makes its animated debut in the movie ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative]]'', which succeeds the events of the ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn]]'' OVA. It is piloted by [[Rita Bernal]].
   
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
The RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex was a new machine that was secretly built under the direction of a [[Earth Federation Space Force|EFSF]] official who disapproved of the [[Vist Foundation]]'s involvement in the [[UC Project]]. Using a psychoframe body delivered in advance, it was assembled independently by the [[Earth Federation Forces]] and reflects the data of [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam|Units 1]] and [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee|2]]. Rather than that of a Unicorn, the Phenex's motif is that of a phoenix, illustrated with a much more elaborate horn/V-fin and a golden body.
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The RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex was a new machine secretly built under the direction of a [[Earth Federation Space Force|EFSF]] official who disapproved of the [[Vist Foundation]]'s involvement in the [[UC Project]]. Using a psycho-frame body delivered in advance, it was assembled independently by the [[Earth Federation Forces]] and reflects the data of [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam|Units 1]] and [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee|2]]. Rather than that of a Unicorn, the Phenex's motif is that of a phoenix, illustrated with a much more elaborate horn/V-fin and a golden body. 
   
 
==Armaments==
 
==Armaments==
 
;*60mm Vulcan Gun
 
;*60mm Vulcan Gun
:A basic armament found on many Federation mobile suits. While essentially ineffectual against mobile suit armor, they are useful in intercepting incoming missiles/rockets, destroying mobile suit sensors, and engaging lightly-armored vehicles.
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:A basic armament found on many Federation mobile suits. While ineffective against mobile suit armor, they are useful in intercepting incoming missiles/rockets, destroying mobile suit sensors, and engaging lightly-armored vehicles.
   
 
;*Armed Armor DE
 
;*Armed Armor DE
:The normal I-field equipped shield used by the Unicorn Gundam with additional parts containing a propulsion system and a mega cannon, it is similar to Shield Boosters that were used in the [[Gryps Conflict]]. The Phenex is equipped with two such shields and they are mounted on the back like a pair of wings, demonstrating explosive accelerations. DE stands for '''D'''efense '''E'''xtension. The version featured in ''Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative'' also has tail-like stabilizers on the Armed Armor DE for attitude control and can be used as remote-controlled weaponry.
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:The normal I-field equipped shield used by the Unicorn Gundam with additional parts containing a propulsion system and a mega cannon, it is similar to Shield Boosters that were used in the [[Gryps Conflict]]. The Phenex is equipped with two such shields and they are mounted on the back like a pair of wings, demonstrating explosive accelerations. DE stands for '''D'''efense '''E'''xtension. The version featured in ''Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative'' has tail-like stabilizers on the Armed Armor DEs for attitude control and can be used as remote-controlled weaponry.
   
 
;*Beam Saber
 
;*Beam Saber
:The standard close range armament for most Federation mobile suits. The Phenex is equipped with four beam sabers, two on the forearms and two in the backpack. In Unicorn mode, the MS only has access to the two forearms mounted beam sabers. In Destroy Mode, the other two beam sabers flip out from the backpack, allowing access to all four sabers.
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:The standard close range armament for most Federation mobile suits. The Phenex is equipped with four beam sabers, two on the forearms, and two in the backpack. In Unicorn mode, the MS only has access to the two forearms mounted beam sabers. In Destroy Mode, the other two beam sabers flip out from the backpack, allowing access to all four sabers.
   
 
:;*Beam Tonfa
 
:;*Beam Tonfa
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==Special Equipment & Features==
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
;*[[Newtype-Destroyer System]]
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;*[[Newtype-Destroyer System]] (NT-D System)
:The Newtype Destroyer (or NT-D) System is an anti-Newtype system developed by the Earth Federation and used on the RX-0 series. The system works by using the Psycoframe built within its body to seek out Newtype brainwaves. Should one be found, the NT-D System activates and turns the Unicorn Gundam (The [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam|Unicorn Gundam]], the [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee|Banshee]], and the Phenex) from its usual "Unicorn mode" into its "Destroy mode", improving its stats overall and allowing it to take control of Newtype weaponry used by others and turn them against them. However, the system has a number of flaws to it, among them being having a five minute time usage so it wouldn't kill its pilot and the fact that it doesn't discriminate against real Newtypes and Cyber-Newtypes. Its most ironic flaw is that, because of the massive stress to gives its pilots, a Newtype is the best pilot for the unit. Perhaps the greatest flaw in a weapon system is the automatic response. The NT-D activates automatically when a Newtype opponent is detected. Once active, it will attack, even against the pilot's wishes. Thankfully, those with strong wills can overpower the system and determine when it can activate.
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:An anti-Newtype system developed by the Earth Federation and used on the RX-0 series. The NT-D system works by using the psycho-frame built within the mobile suit's body to seek out Newtype brainwaves. Should one be found, the system activates and turns the Unicorn Gundam (the [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam|Unicorn Gundam]], the [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee|Banshee]], and the Phenex) from its usual "Unicorn mode" into its "Destroy mode", improving its stats overall and allowing it to take control of Newtype weaponry used by others and turn them against them. However, the system has a number of flaws. Among them is having a five minutes usage limit so it wouldn't kill its pilot and the fact that it doesn't discriminate against real Newtypes and Cyber-Newtypes. Its most ironic flaw is that, because of the massive stress put on the pilots, a Newtype is the best pilot for the unit. Perhaps the greatest flaw is that the NT-D activates automatically when a Newtype opponent is detected and will attack even against the pilot's wishes. Thankfully, those with strong wills can overpower the system and determine when it can activate.
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
The Phenex is fielded in December 3, U.C.0095. deployed with the [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee]] in a shoal zone filled with debris due to reports of a Neo Zeon MS performance test. It then encountered the "Sleeves" and engaged in a heated battle against the [[AMX-107R Rebawoo]]. After repelling the Rebawoo, a [[Psycoframe]] resonance with the Banshee and the Rebawoo causes the Phenex to become uncontrollable. The Phenex attacked the Banshee, damaging it, and destroyed the bridge of the mothership ''Shallot''. It went missing afterwards, and would not appear again until two years later in U.C.0097.
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In December 3, U.C.0095, the Phenex was deployed with the [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee]] in a debris-filled shoal zone due to reports of a Neo Zeon MS performance test. It then encountered the "Sleeves" and engaged in a heated battle against the [[AMX-107R Rebawoo]]. After repelling the Rebawoo, a [[Psycoframe|psycho-frame]] resonance with the Banshee and the Rebawoo caused the Phenex to become uncontrollable. The Phenex attacked the Banshee, damaging it and then transformed into its Destroy Mode before destroying the bridge of the mothership, the [[Irish-class]] ship ''Échalote'' with its Armed Armor DEs. It went missing afterwards and only reappeared a year and a half later in U.C.0097.<ref name="NT"/>
   
Following its return, the [[Earth Federation Forces]] cruiser ''Damascus'' was deployed as part of the "Phoenix Hunt" taskforce at the request of the Intelligence Bureau, with the intention of capturing the Phenex. The intervention of [[Jona Basta]] and the [[Narrative Gundam]] allows the operation to almost succeed in capturing the Phenex, however Jona allows it to escape. The Phenex later assists Jona in the battle against [[Zoltan Akkanen]] and the [[NZ-999 II Neo Zeong]]. It leaves afterwards, heading towards the center of the galaxy.<ref>Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative</ref>
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Following its return, the [[Earth Federation Forces]] cruiser ''Damascus'' was deployed as part of the "Phoenix Hunt" taskforce at the request of the Intelligence Bureau to capture the Phenex. With the intervention of [[Jona Basta]] and the [[RX-9/A Narrative Gundam A-Packs]], the operation almost succeeded, but Jona allowed it to escape. The Phenex reappeared to assist Jona and his [[RX-9/B Narrative Gundam B-Packs]] in the battle against [[Zoltan Akkanen]] and the [[MSN-06S-2 Sinanju Stein]] at the Metis Colony, before fleeing the colony at a speed close to light speed. During the final battle against the [[NZ-999 II Neo Zeong]] at the Helium-3 storage base, Jona entered the Phenex's cockpit after escaping the destruction of his [[RX-9/C Narrative Gundam C-Packs]] using the Narrative's core fighter.<ref name="NT"/>
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With Jona at the controls, the Phenex activated its [[NT-D System]], transforming into Destroy Mode and swiftly defeated the II Neo Zeong and Sinanju Stein. However, Zoltan's death released psychic energy that caused all the nearby Helium-3 storage tanks to reach critical. Thankfully, the Phenex was able to utilize the pieces of psycho-frame scattered earlier by [[Michele Luio]] and [[Brick Teclato]] to generate a pair of wings with its Armed Armor DEs to reverse the explosion and make the II Neo Zeong vanish. With its task complete, the Phenex sped away in Destroy Mode, leaving Jona behind with [[Banagher Links]] who noted that even moving at light speed would not be enough to catch up with it.<ref name="NT">Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative</ref>
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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RX-0 Gundam Unicorn 03 Fenex - Rear.png|Rear (Destroy Mode) (''Mobile Suit Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two'')
 
RX-0 Gundam Unicorn 03 Fenex - Rear.png|Rear (Destroy Mode) (''Mobile Suit Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two'')
 
Phenex-Narrative Ver.png|Unicorn Mode in ''Gundam Narrative'' novel, with Beam Magnum
 
Phenex-Narrative Ver.png|Unicorn Mode in ''Gundam Narrative'' novel, with Beam Magnum
phenex (2).jpg|Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Gundam Perfect File)
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phenex (2).jpg|Destroy Mode artwork from Gundam Perfect File
 
8M5RnyA.jpg|In ''Mobile Suit Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two''
 
8M5RnyA.jpg|In ''Mobile Suit Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two''
 
03 Phenex.jpg|''[[Mobile Suit Gundam UC: A Phantom World]]'' Artwork
 
03 Phenex.jpg|''[[Mobile Suit Gundam UC: A Phantom World]]'' Artwork
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phenex-closeup.jpg|Destroy Mode's face close up (''Mobile Suit Gundam UC: A Phantom World'')
 
phenex-closeup.jpg|Destroy Mode's face close up (''Mobile Suit Gundam UC: A Phantom World'')
 
unicorn3-zeong.jpg|With [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam|Unicorn]] and [[RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn|Banshee]] Vs. [[NZ-999 Neo Zeong|Neo Zeong]] (''Mobile Suit Gundam UC: A Phantom World'')
 
unicorn3-zeong.jpg|With [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam|Unicorn]] and [[RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn|Banshee]] Vs. [[NZ-999 Neo Zeong|Neo Zeong]] (''Mobile Suit Gundam UC: A Phantom World'')
Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex by Kouzoh Ohmori.jpg|Artwork by Kouzoh Ohmori (Destroy Mode Narrative Ver.)
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Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex by Kouzoh Ohmori.jpg|Destroy Mode (Narrative Ver.) artwork by Kouzoh Ohmori
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Unicorn Mode) (NT Narrative) 01.jpg|Moving in space (Unicorn Mode Narrative Ver.)
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RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Unicorn Mode) (NT Narrative) 01.jpg|Unicorn Mode (Narrative Ver.) evading beam shots in space
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Unicorn Mode) (NT Narrative) 02.jpg|Trapped in capture field of [[RX-9/A Narrative Gundam A-Packs‎‎]]'s Psycho-Capture (Unicorn Mode Narrative Ver.)
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RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Unicorn Mode) (NT Narrative) 02.jpg|Unicorn Mode (Narrative Ver.) trapped in capture field of [[RX-9/A Narrative Gundam A-Packs‎‎]]'s Psycho-Capture
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Unicorn Mode) (NT Narrative) 03.jpg|Face close up (Unicorn Mode Narrative Ver.)
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RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Unicorn Mode) (NT Narrative) 03.jpg|Face close up of Unicorn Mode (Narrative Ver.)
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Narrative Gundam C-Packs Blue 2.jpg|Unicorn Mode (Narrative Ver.) with [[RX-9/C Narrative Gundam C-Packs]]
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Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative 01.png|Destroy Mode (Narrative Ver.)
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Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative 02.png|Head close-up of Destroy Mode (Narrative Ver.)
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RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (NT Narrative) 01.jpg|Destroy Mode (Narrative ver.) attacking [[NZ-999 II Neo Zeong]] with Beam Tonfa
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IMG 20200316 164036.jpg|Destroy Mode (Narrative ver.) with [[Jona Basta]] in front
 
Gundam UC 0096 Last Sun v3 03_003-002.jpg|As seen in [[Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun]]
 
Gundam UC 0096 Last Sun v3 03_003-002.jpg|As seen in [[Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun]]
 
Gundam UC 0096 Last Sun v2 02_109-108.jpg|As seen in [[Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun]]
 
Gundam UC 0096 Last Sun v2 02_109-108.jpg|As seen in [[Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun]]
 
Gundam UC 0096 Last Sun v2 02_153.jpg|As seen in [[Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun]]
 
Gundam UC 0096 Last Sun v2 02_153.jpg|As seen in [[Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun]]
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29 (Jesta Shezarr A).jpg|Moving through asteroid field (Gundam Narrative manga)
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
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HGUC-Phenex.jpg|[[High Grade Universal Century|HGUC]] 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex [Destroy Mode] Ver.GFT (Gundam Front Tokyo exclusive; 2013): box art
 
HGUC-Phenex.jpg|[[High Grade Universal Century|HGUC]] 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex [Destroy Mode] Ver.GFT (Gundam Front Tokyo exclusive; 2013): box art
 
HGUC-Phenex-ColorClear.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex [Destroy Mode] Ver.GFT Clear Color Ver. (Gundam Front Tokyo exclusive; 2014): box art
 
HGUC-Phenex-ColorClear.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex [Destroy Mode] Ver.GFT Clear Color Ver. (Gundam Front Tokyo exclusive; 2014): box art
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HGUC UnicornGundam03 UnicornMode GoldCoating.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Unicorn Mode) Gold Coating Ver. (Gunpla Expo World Tour Japan exclusive; 2016): box art
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HG Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex Destroy Mode Silver Gold Plating Ver.GFT Set.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex [Destroy Mode] Ver.GFT Limited Gold & Silver Coating Set (Gundam Front Tokyo exclusive; 2016): box art
 
HGUC Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.).jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.) (2018): box art
 
HGUC Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.).jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.) (2018): box art
 
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.) (Gunpla) (Front).jpg|HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.) (Front)
 
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.) (Gunpla) (Front).jpg|HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.) (Front)
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HGUC Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.) -Clear Color-.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.) [Clear Color] (Theater and The Gundam Base Tokyo exclusive; 2018): box art
 
HGUC Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.) -Clear Color-.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.) [Clear Color] (Theater and The Gundam Base Tokyo exclusive; 2018): box art
 
HGUC Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.) (Final Battle Ver.).jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.) (Final Battle Ver.) (The Gundam Base Tokyo exclusive; 2019): box art
 
HGUC Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.) (Final Battle Ver.).jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.) (Final Battle Ver.) (The Gundam Base Tokyo exclusive; 2019): box art
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HGUC Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Unicorn Mode) (Narrative Ver.) -Gold Coating-.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Unicorn Mode) (Narrative Ver.) [Gold Coating] (2019): box art
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RG Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Narrative Ver.).jpg|[[Real Grade|RG]] 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) (P-Bandai exclusive; 2020): box art
 
Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex - MG Boxart.jpg|[[Master Grade|MG]] 1/100 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (2014): box art
 
Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex - MG Boxart.jpg|[[Master Grade|MG]] 1/100 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (2014): box art
 
MG Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Narrative Ver.).jpg|MG 1/100 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) (P-Bandai exclusive; 2018): box art
 
MG Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Narrative Ver.).jpg|MG 1/100 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) (P-Bandai exclusive; 2018): box art
 
PG_Unicorn_Phenex.jpg|[[Perfect Grade|PG]] 1/60 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex Box Art (P-Bandai exclusive; 2017): box art
 
PG_Unicorn_Phenex.jpg|[[Perfect Grade|PG]] 1/60 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex Box Art (P-Bandai exclusive; 2017): box art
banm140901.jpg|[[SD Gundam BB Senshi]] RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (2014): box art
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banm140901.jpg|[[SD Gundam BB Senshi|SDBB]] RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (2014): box art
 
SDCD Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex -Destroy Mode- (Narrative Ver.).jpg|[[SD Gundam Cross Silhouette|SDCS]] RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex [Destroy Mode] (Narrative Ver.) (2018): box art
 
SDCD Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex -Destroy Mode- (Narrative Ver.).jpg|[[SD Gundam Cross Silhouette|SDCS]] RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex [Destroy Mode] (Narrative Ver.) (2018): box art
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Robot Damashii Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex box.jpg|[[Robot Damashii]] "RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode)" (2014): package front view
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Robot Damashii Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) box.jpg|Robot Damashii "RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.)" (2018): package front view
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GFFMC 1014 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex box.jpg|[[Gundam Fix Figuration#G.F.F.M.C.|Gundam Fix Figuration Metal Composite (GFFMC)]] #1014 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (2016): package front view
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==Notes & Trivia==
 
==Notes & Trivia==
 
*The Unicorn Gundam 03 gets its namesake from [[wikipedia:Phenex|Phenex]], the 37th demon of the [[wikipedia:The Lesser Key of Solomon#Ars Goetia|Ars Goetia]]. Phenex is described as a Great Marquis of Hell who takes the form of a phoenix, commands twenty legions of demons, and teaches science and poetry.
 
*The Unicorn Gundam 03 gets its namesake from [[wikipedia:Phenex|Phenex]], the 37th demon of the [[wikipedia:The Lesser Key of Solomon#Ars Goetia|Ars Goetia]]. Phenex is described as a Great Marquis of Hell who takes the form of a phoenix, commands twenty legions of demons, and teaches science and poetry.
*In ''[[Gundam Breaker 3]]'', the Phenex can detach its Armed Armor DEs to function as remote controlled weaponry in a manner identical to the [[RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam]]. This ability is carried over into the ''Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative'' film.
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*In ''[[Gundam Breaker 3]]'', the Phenex can detach its Armed Armor DEs to function as remote-controlled weaponry in a manner identical to the [[RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam]]. This ability is carried over into the ''Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative'' film.
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* In ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative]]'', the Phenex's Unicorn Mode visor as well as the sensors on the front and back of its head are light blue (green in HGUC and RG model kits) instead of the Destroy Mode's yellow, reasons for this is unknown.
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*The color scheme of Phenex and its sibling units (Banshee and Unicorn) are likely inspired by the kitsune of Japanese folklore, specifically the zenko. In Phenex's case it is likely based on the kinko.
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex - MG Story Scan.jpg|MG Scan - U.C. 0095 One of Seventy Two
 
Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex - MG Story Scan.jpg|MG Scan - U.C. 0095 One of Seventy Two
 
Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex - MG MechWeaponScan.jpg|MG Scan - Mechanism & Weapons
 
Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex - MG MechWeaponScan.jpg|MG Scan - Mechanism & Weapons
Mobile Suit Archive RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Book).jpg| Mobile Suit Archive RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Book
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Mobile Suit Archive RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Book).jpg|Mobile Suit Archive RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Book
 
Narrative Gundam Unicorn Phenex Lineart.jpg|Narrative ver. (Movie lineart and Specs)
 
Narrative Gundam Unicorn Phenex Lineart.jpg|Narrative ver. (Movie lineart and Specs)
 
Unicorn Gundam Phenex Lineart.jpg|Narrative ver. (Movie lineart and Information)
 
Unicorn Gundam Phenex Lineart.jpg|Narrative ver. (Movie lineart and Information)
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Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative Mechanical Archives Vol. 5 - Page 1.jpg|Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative Mechanical Archives Vol. 5
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Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative Mechanical Archives Vol. 5 - Page 2.jpg|Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative Mechanical Archives Vol. 5
 
</gallery>
 
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{{UCMSV-Mecha}}
 
{{UCMSV-Mecha}}
 
{{Lastsun-Mecha}}
 
{{Lastsun-Mecha}}
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{{NT-Mecha}}
 
[[Category:Unicorn Gundam]]
 
[[Category:Unicorn Gundam]]

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Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2The RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex[1] (aka Phenex) is a mobile suit introduced in Mobile Suit Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two. It also appears in the manga Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun and the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn novel. It makes its animated debut in the movie Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative, which succeeds the events of the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn OVA. It is piloted by Rita Bernal.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

The RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex was a new machine secretly built under the direction of a EFSF official who disapproved of the Vist Foundation's involvement in the UC Project. Using a psycho-frame body delivered in advance, it was assembled independently by the Earth Federation Forces and reflects the data of Units 1 and 2. Rather than that of a Unicorn, the Phenex's motif is that of a phoenix, illustrated with a much more elaborate horn/V-fin and a golden body. 

Armaments

  • 60mm Vulcan Gun
A basic armament found on many Federation mobile suits. While ineffective against mobile suit armor, they are useful in intercepting incoming missiles/rockets, destroying mobile suit sensors, and engaging lightly-armored vehicles.
  • Armed Armor DE
The normal I-field equipped shield used by the Unicorn Gundam with additional parts containing a propulsion system and a mega cannon, it is similar to Shield Boosters that were used in the Gryps Conflict. The Phenex is equipped with two such shields and they are mounted on the back like a pair of wings, demonstrating explosive accelerations. DE stands for Defense Extension. The version featured in Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative has tail-like stabilizers on the Armed Armor DEs for attitude control and can be used as remote-controlled weaponry.
  • Beam Saber
The standard close range armament for most Federation mobile suits. The Phenex is equipped with four beam sabers, two on the forearms, and two in the backpack. In Unicorn mode, the MS only has access to the two forearms mounted beam sabers. In Destroy Mode, the other two beam sabers flip out from the backpack, allowing access to all four sabers.
  • Beam Tonfa
The forearm-mounted beam sabers can be flipped over and used directly. In this form, the weapon is known as beam tonfa.
  • Beam Magnum
A highly customized beam rifle designed with an energy condenser, a single shot from the beam magnum is equal in power to 4 normal beam rifle shots but it uses up an entire E-pac. Each of the beam magnum's magazine is loaded with 5 E-pacs, allowing a total of five shots before a new magazine is needed. The Phenex can carry two spare magazines on its rear skirt armor.

Special Equipment & Features

An anti-Newtype system developed by the Earth Federation and used on the RX-0 series. The NT-D system works by using the psycho-frame built within the mobile suit's body to seek out Newtype brainwaves. Should one be found, the system activates and turns the Unicorn Gundam (the Unicorn Gundam, the Banshee, and the Phenex) from its usual "Unicorn mode" into its "Destroy mode", improving its stats overall and allowing it to take control of Newtype weaponry used by others and turn them against them. However, the system has a number of flaws. Among them is having a five minutes usage limit so it wouldn't kill its pilot and the fact that it doesn't discriminate against real Newtypes and Cyber-Newtypes. Its most ironic flaw is that, because of the massive stress put on the pilots, a Newtype is the best pilot for the unit. Perhaps the greatest flaw is that the NT-D activates automatically when a Newtype opponent is detected and will attack even against the pilot's wishes. Thankfully, those with strong wills can overpower the system and determine when it can activate.

History

In December 3, U.C.0095, the Phenex was deployed with the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee in a debris-filled shoal zone due to reports of a Neo Zeon MS performance test. It then encountered the "Sleeves" and engaged in a heated battle against the AMX-107R Rebawoo. After repelling the Rebawoo, a psycho-frame resonance with the Banshee and the Rebawoo caused the Phenex to become uncontrollable. The Phenex attacked the Banshee, damaging it and then transformed into its Destroy Mode before destroying the bridge of the mothership, the Irish-class ship Échalote with its Armed Armor DEs. It went missing afterwards and only reappeared a year and a half later in U.C.0097.[2]

Following its return, the Earth Federation Forces cruiser Damascus was deployed as part of the "Phoenix Hunt" taskforce at the request of the Intelligence Bureau to capture the Phenex. With the intervention of Jona Basta and the RX-9/A Narrative Gundam A-Packs, the operation almost succeeded, but Jona allowed it to escape. The Phenex reappeared to assist Jona and his RX-9/B Narrative Gundam B-Packs in the battle against Zoltan Akkanen and the MSN-06S-2 Sinanju Stein at the Metis Colony, before fleeing the colony at a speed close to light speed. During the final battle against the NZ-999 II Neo Zeong at the Helium-3 storage base, Jona entered the Phenex's cockpit after escaping the destruction of his RX-9/C Narrative Gundam C-Packs using the Narrative's core fighter.[2]

With Jona at the controls, the Phenex activated its NT-D System, transforming into Destroy Mode and swiftly defeated the II Neo Zeong and Sinanju Stein. However, Zoltan's death released psychic energy that caused all the nearby Helium-3 storage tanks to reach critical. Thankfully, the Phenex was able to utilize the pieces of psycho-frame scattered earlier by Michele Luio and Brick Teclato to generate a pair of wings with its Armed Armor DEs to reverse the explosion and make the II Neo Zeong vanish. With its task complete, the Phenex sped away in Destroy Mode, leaving Jona behind with Banagher Links who noted that even moving at light speed would not be enough to catch up with it.[2]

Gallery

Game

Gunpla

Action Figures

Notes & Trivia

  • The Unicorn Gundam 03 gets its namesake from Phenex, the 37th demon of the Ars Goetia. Phenex is described as a Great Marquis of Hell who takes the form of a phoenix, commands twenty legions of demons, and teaches science and poetry.
  • In Gundam Breaker 3, the Phenex can detach its Armed Armor DEs to function as remote-controlled weaponry in a manner identical to the RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam. This ability is carried over into the Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative film.
  • In Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative, the Phenex's Unicorn Mode visor as well as the sensors on the front and back of its head are light blue (green in HGUC and RG model kits) instead of the Destroy Mode's yellow, reasons for this is unknown.
  • The color scheme of Phenex and its sibling units (Banshee and Unicorn) are likely inspired by the kitsune of Japanese folklore, specifically the zenko. In Phenex's case it is likely based on the kinko.

References

  1. Hobby Japan, September 2013 issue, page 63
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative
  3. Mobile Suit Gundam UC: A Phantom World

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