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|era=Universal Century
  
|era=Universal Century
 
|mechdesigner=Kunio Okawara
  
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|series=MSG: MSV, AEC, Mobile Suit Gundam (Novel), Gundam the Ride: A Baoa Qu, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet, Gundam Build Fighters Try, Gundam Battle Universe, Gundam Build Divers
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|series=MSV, AEC, Mobile Suit Gundam (Novel), Gundam the Ride: A Baoa Qu, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet, Gundam Build Fighters Try, Gundam Battle Universe, Gundam Build Divers, Mobile Suit Gundam: Pilot's Locus, MS-X, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE~8
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|manufacturer=Earth Federation Forces
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|manufacturer=Earth Federation
 
|operator=Earth Federation Forces, Coalition of Volunteers
  
|operator=Earth Federation Forces, Coalition of Volunteers
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|pilot=Amuro Ray, Giorgio Miguel
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|pilot=Amuro Ray~novel only, Giorgio Miguel
 
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|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor,
  
|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor,
 
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|propulsion=Rocket thrusters: 55500 kg total
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|paccommodation=Pilot only~cockpit in torso with Core Block System using [[FF-X7 Core Fighter]]
  
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|paccommodation=Pilot only~in cockpit in torso with Core Block System using [[FF-X7 Core Fighter]]
 
|armaments=2 x 60mm Vulcan Gun
  
|armaments=2 x 60mm Vulcan Gun
 
2 x Beam Saber~2 x Beam Javelin
  
2 x Beam Saber~2 x Beam Javelin
 
|OptionalEquip=Beam Rifle
  
|OptionalEquip=Beam Rifle
 
Shield
  
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|optionalHandheldArmaments=1-2 x Hyper Bazooka
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Gundam Hammer (later upgraded into the Hyper Hammer)
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Gundam Hammer
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Hyper Hammer
 
Super Napalm
  
Super Napalm
 
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Hardpoints
  
 
Learning Computer
  
Learning Computer
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Heatproof Field
  
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Magnetic Coating
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Magnet Coating
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}}The '''RX-78-3 Gundam "G-3"''' is a variation of the [[RX-78-2 Gundam]]. It first appeared as part of ''[[Mobile Suit Variations]]'' model kit series and later appeared in the game ''[[Gundam Battle Universe]]'' and ''[[Gundam the Ride: A Baoa Qu]]''.
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The '''RX-78-3 Gundam "G-3"''' is a variation of the [[RX-78-2 Gundam]]. It first appeared as part of ''[[Mobile Suit Variations]]'' model kit series, designed by [[Kunio Okawara]] and later reappeared in the game ''[[Gundam Battle Universe]]'' and ''[[Gundam the Ride: A Baoa Qu]]''.
  
   
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
  
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
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During the attack on [[Side 7]], in September UC 0079, two of the three [[RX-78 Gundam]] prototype mobile suits were destroyed. The destroyed parts made their way to the ''Pegasus''-Class assault cruiser ''[[White Base]]'', and then to the [[Earth Federation Forces]]' General HQ in [[Jaburo]]. Once there, the parts were cobbled together and the '''RX-78-3 Gundam '''(nicknamed G-3 for being the third incarnation of the Gundam) was born. The G-3 Gundam became a testbed for the magnetic coating that was later applied to [[Amuro Ray]]'s [[RX-78-2 Gundam]] and his intended unit the [[RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex"]]. Visually, the G-3 is very similar looking to the Gundam, except for its gray and light blue paint scheme.
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The G-3 was a testbed for the magnet coating technology later applied to [[Amuro Ray]]'s [[RX-78-2 Gundam]] and future RX-78 series units. It was equipped with the NICN system, the newest version of learning computer that was also used in the [[RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex"]]. In addition, the laser accelerator for its thermonuclear reactor was also replaced with a new one, which gave the G-3 twice the maneuverability of the RX-78-2. Visually, the G-3 is very similar to the Gundam, except for its gray and light purple paint scheme, intended to lower visibility.
   
 
==Armaments==
  
==Armaments==
 
;*60mm Vulcan Gun
  
;*60mm Vulcan Gun
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:A basic armament of many Federation mobile suits, a pair are mounted on the G-3's head. The [[Vulcan Gun]]s are mainly for intercepting incoming missiles/rockets, destroying mobile suit sensors, and engaging lightly-armored vehicles.
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:Mounted in the head, the pair of Vulcan guns were 60mm Gatling Guns and have a high rate of fire. Primarily used to ward off advancing enemies, shoot down missiles or other lightly armored targets, they also made good use as an anti-aircraft and anti-personnel weapons. The Vulcan guns however had a hard time piercing heavy armor (though they had shown the ability to do severe damage to Mobile Suit's if fired at point-blank range) and thus were not often used against larger, more heavily armored foes.
  
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;*Beam Rifle
  
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:A revolutionary weapon for its time, the Beam Rifle is the primary weapon used by the Gundam. Making use of the Federations E-cap (or "energy capacitor") technology, the rifle uses charged concentrations of mega-particles as ammunition. This gives the beam rifle firepower equivalent to that of a battleship's main cannon. As the mega particles destroy matter on a molecular scale, the beam rifle can penetrate even the thickest armor and destroy its target in a single shot. A weakness of the beam rifle is that it could only be fired 16 times before depleting its energy and becoming useless.
  
   
 
;*Beam Saber
  
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:The Gundam was the first mobile suit to ever use a beam weapon made for melee combat, and two beam sabers are stored on the backpack. The beam sabers use Minovsky particles held in place by an I-Field to form an effective cutting surface that can slice through nearly any material. The particles for the beam sabers are stored in the E-cap within the hilt of the saber, which is recharged from the Gundam's reactor when the saber is returned to its backpack storage rack. Once activated, beam sabers do not rely on the mobile suit's reactor and can be thrown or discarded as decoys. One can be used as a reserve weapon, or both can be used simultaneously in a twin sword fashion. The beam saber can also transform into the Beam Javelin.
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:The beam saber emits a blade of plasma contained by an I-Field and can cut through most armor not treated with anti-beam coating. This small device is held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor. Two beam sabers are stored in the G-3's backpack. One can be used as a reserve weapon, or both can be used simultaneously in a twin sword fashion. The beam saber can also transform into the beam javelin.
   
 
:;*Beam Javelin
  
:;*Beam Javelin
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::The beam javelin is an alternate form of the beam saber, with an extended handle and a three pronged beam at the end. The long reach of the weapon gives the RX-78-3 an advantage in close quarters combat.
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::The beam javelin is an alternate form of the beam saber, with an extended handle and a three-pronged beam at the end. The long reach of the weapon gives the RX-78-3 an advantage in close quarters combat. It was also used as a throwing weapon.
   
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;*Beam Rifle
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;*Gundam Hammer/Hyper Hammer
  
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:A revolutionary weapon for its time, the Beam Rifle is the primary weapon used by the Gundam. Making use of the Federations E-cap (or "energy capacitor") technology, the rifle uses charged concentrations of mega-particles as ammunition. This gives the beam rifle firepower equivalent to that of a battleship's main cannon. Features include a large, movable offset sensor that interfaces with the RX-78’s Fire Control System (FCS) to achieve a high degree of accuracy, and a stabilizing foregrip for firing support.
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:The Gundam Hammer is essentially a large spiked ball attached to a chain, and provides the Gundam with a ranged melee weapon. The Gundam could either throw or swing the Hammer around itself in order to impact and damage its target through the sheer mass of the hammer. Later, it was upgraded into the Hyper Hammer and had several rockets mounted into the ball in order to allow it to maneuver more effectively in space as well as the ability to change its direction before impact, and to increase the damage it could cause.
  
   
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;*380mm Hyper Bazooka
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;*Hyper Bazooka
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:A general purpose fire support rocket launcher platform for Mobile Suits. With considerable destructive power owing to the explosive yield in each warhead, the weapon was primarily used to destroy less-maneuverable battlefield targets such as warships, satellites, land battleships, bunkers, and buildings. When required, the Gundam can use another Hyper Bazooka for increased firepower.
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:Technically a large rocket launcher, it could fire several 380mm missiles to attack targets at long range. No mass-production MS's armor is able to stop this weapon. While very powerful, it has a slow rate of fire and a fairly little amount of ammunition. Most oftenly used to take out slow, heavily armored targets.
  
   
 
;*Shield
  
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:Hand-carried, forearm-mounted or stored on the Gundam's backpack, the shield is a simple defense used to block most incoming physical and beam attacks. Also used to great effect in close quarters battle with enemy mobile suits. Has a view port than can be sealed off with an internal blast plate. The shield is also used to deflect heat away from the mobile suit when undergoing atmospheric re-entry.
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:Hand-carried, forearm-mounted or stored on the G-3's backpack, the shield is a simple defense used to block most physical and beam attacks. Also used to great effect in close quarters battle with enemy mobile suits and can also be used as a throwing weapon. Weighing 10 tons, its armor structure is a simplified version of that on the G-3's body and is designed for the diffusion and absorption of impact rather than robustness. The outermost layer is a triple honeycomb structure using luna titanium alloy-based material.
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;*Gundam Hammer
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:Essentially a large spiked ball attached to a chain, it serve as a ranged melee weapon. The gundam hammer could either be thrown or swung around the mobile suit itself to damage the enemy units.
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;*Hyper Hammer
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:An enhanced version of the gundam hammer. Like its predecessor, it is a large spiked ball attached to a chain. However, it also has several rockets mounted into the ball to allow it to maneuver more effectively as well as the ability to change its direction before impact, and to increase the damage it could cause.
   
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
  
==Special Equipment & Features==
 
;*[[Core Block System]]
  
;*[[Core Block System]]
 
:The prototype mobile suits produced by the Earth Federation Forces' Operation V, are equipped with a central block which houses the mobile suit's cockpit, control systems and main power source. This core block can eject in case of emergency and unfold into a small [[FF-X7 Core Fighter|Core Fighter]].
  
:The prototype mobile suits produced by the Earth Federation Forces' Operation V, are equipped with a central block which houses the mobile suit's cockpit, control systems and main power source. This core block can eject in case of emergency and unfold into a small [[FF-X7 Core Fighter|Core Fighter]].
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;*Learning Computer
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:The RX-78-3 was equipped with the NICN system, a high-speed, large-capacity AI with better performance than the ICN system installed in the [[RX-78-2 Gundam]].
   
 
;*Hardpoints
  
;*Hardpoints
 
:An attachment point for weapons, shields, spare ammunition, or optional mission-specific equipment. Hardpoints can also be used to store carried weapons when a mobile suit needs its manipulators free for other purposes.
  
:An attachment point for weapons, shields, spare ammunition, or optional mission-specific equipment. Hardpoints can also be used to store carried weapons when a mobile suit needs its manipulators free for other purposes.
   
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;*Magnet Coating
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;*Learning Computer
  
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:A critical component of the Gundam's success in combat, the Learning Computer System was similar to a modern day black box. It recorded the data from each of the Gundam's battles for further use. However, the system could also actively learn and improve the capabilities of the Gundam. This was conceived of as a means to get around the difficulty of training pilots. The computer could apply various programs for walking, fighting, and working to the case at hand, independently reaching decisions and making improvements. Once adequate data had been accumulated, the programs could be transplanted, allowing even a machine operated by a novice to perform like a veteran pilot.
  
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;*Heatproof Field
  
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:A system installed in the RX-78-3 Gundam, which pumps out air to counter the friction heat of atmospheric entry. The mobile suit's internal cooling systems must also be engaged to deal with the heat that penetrates the air field.
  
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;*Magnetic Coating
  
 
:A special membrane treatment applied to mobile suit joints to improve their response speed. The mobile suits developed by the Earth Federation Forces use special actuators called field motors, whose efficiency is increased by the magnet coating process. The treatment also reduces friction resistance in the mobile suit's joints. First tested on the RX-78-3 Gundam, this process is then applied to the RX-78-2 used by [[Amuro Ray]], reducing the time required for changes of direction by roughly 27%.
  
:A special membrane treatment applied to mobile suit joints to improve their response speed. The mobile suits developed by the Earth Federation Forces use special actuators called field motors, whose efficiency is increased by the magnet coating process. The treatment also reduces friction resistance in the mobile suit's joints. First tested on the RX-78-3 Gundam, this process is then applied to the RX-78-2 used by [[Amuro Ray]], reducing the time required for changes of direction by roughly 27%.
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
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During the attack on [[Side 7]] in September UC 0079, the [[RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam]] was destroyed, but the RX-78-3 was only lightly damaged. It was loaded onto the ''Pegasus''-Class assault cruiser ''[[White Base]]'' as spare parts for the intact [[RX-78-2 Gundam]]. After that, there were two different accounts of what happened.
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In the novel version of ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam (Novel)|Mobile Suit Gundam]]'', the G-3 became Amuro Ray's mobile suit in the later half of the war after his Gundam was destroyed in battle with [[Principality of Zeon|Zeon]] [[Newtype]] [[Lalah Sune]]. It had the magnetic coating added to the joints to increase response time for its pilot. Other than the gray color scheme, it is identical to RX-78-2. The G-3 Gundam was later destroyed in battle by [[Leroy Gilliam]], a member of [[Char Aznable|Char]]'s [[MS-09R Rick Dom|Rick-Dom]] Squad, which proved fatal for its pilot.
  
   
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In the first version, the RX-78-3 was recovered around the time of [[Operation Odessa]] and transferred to Augusta Lab, where it become the testbed for the magnet coating treatment. It exchanged data with the [[RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex"]], which was being developed in parallel, before being transferred into space. In the second version, the RX-78-3 was transferred to [[Luna II]] after the events in Side 7 and subsequently become the testbed for the magnet coating treatment, remaining there as a test unit. In both accounts, the RX-78-3's ultimate fate is unclear.
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In the manga series ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet|Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet]]'', the G-3 is stationed aboard the ''White Base II'' and piloted in combat against Zeon remnants by Giorgio Miguel, a Zeon double agent.
  
   
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In the novel version of ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam (Novel)|Mobile Suit Gundam]]'', the G-3 became Amuro Ray's mobile suit in the latter half of the war after his Gundam was destroyed in battle with [[Principality of Zeon|Zeon]] [[Newtype]] [[Lalah Sune]]. It had the magnet coating added to the joints to increase response time for its pilot. Other than the gray color scheme, it is identical to RX-78-2. The G-3 Gundam was later destroyed in battle by [[Leroy Gilliam]], a member of [[Char Aznable|Char]]'s [[MS-09R Rick Dom|Rick-Dom]] Squad, which proved fatal for its pilot.
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In the manga ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Hidden Shadow G]]'', the G-3 falls into the hand of a ninja clan and modified into the [[Hidden Shadow of G]].
  
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In the manga series ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet|Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet]]'', the G-3 is stationed aboard the ''White Base II'' and piloted in combat against Zeon remnants by [[Giorgio Miguel]], a Zeon double agent.
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In the manga ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Hidden Shadow of G]]'', the G-3 falls into the hand of a ninja clan and is modified into the [[Hidden Shadow of G]].
   
 
==Gallery==
  
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RX-78-3.JPG|G-3 Gundam ([[Kunio Okawara]] version): front view
  
RX-78-3.JPG|G-3 Gundam ([[Kunio Okawara]] version): front view
 
1332725805091.jpg|G-3 Gundam re-illustration for 1/100 Master Grade model release: front view
  
1332725805091.jpg|G-3 Gundam re-illustration for 1/100 Master Grade model release: front view
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RX-78-3_Gundam_G-3_Fix_Figuration.jpg|RX-78-3 Gundam "G-3" by Hajime Katoki
 
78-3.jpeg|G-3 Gundam: re-illustrated by Kyoshi Takigawa as featured in "Master Archive Mobile Suit RX-78 Gundam" (GA Graphic; 2011)
  
78-3.jpeg|G-3 Gundam: re-illustrated by Kyoshi Takigawa as featured in "Master Archive Mobile Suit RX-78 Gundam" (GA Graphic; 2011)
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RX-78-3_Gundam_G-3.jpg|SD G-3 Gundam as featured in ''SD Gundam G Generation Wars''
  
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RX-78-3 Gundam card.JPG|G-3 Gundam as featured in ''Gundam War'' card game
  
 
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File:G-3_Gundam_promo.png|G-3 Gundam "Magnetic Coating" promotion campaign as seen on [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation]]
  
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Char's Deleted Affair 04.jpg|G-3 Gundam and its pilot [[Giorgio Miguel]] as seen on [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet|Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet]]
  
 
G-3-vayeate.jpg|G-3 Gundam destroyed by [[OZ-13MSX1 Vayeate|Vayeate]] (from [[Gundam Build Fighters Try]] TV series)
  
G-3-vayeate.jpg|G-3 Gundam destroyed by [[OZ-13MSX1 Vayeate|Vayeate]] (from [[Gundam Build Fighters Try]] TV series)
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Char's Deleted Affair 04.jpg|G-3 Gundam and its pilot [[Giorgio Miguel]] as seen on [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet|Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet]]
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GG_G3_Gundam.png|In ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Gihren's Greed|Gihren's Greed]]''
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GBD_G3_Gundam_1.png|In ''[[Gundam Build Divers]]''
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==Games==
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File:G-3_Gundam_promo.png|G-3 Gundam "Magnetic Coating" promotion campaign as seen on [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation]]
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RX-78-3 Gundam card.JPG|G-3 Gundam as featured in ''Gundam War'' card game
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GGen G-3 Gundam.png|SD G-3 Gundam as featured in ''SD Gundam G Generation Spirits''
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G3_01.jpg|As seen in Gundam Battle Operation 2
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Gundam Diorama Front 3rd RX-78-3 Gundam G-3.png|As seen on the game Gundam Diorama Front 3rd.
 
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==[[Gunpla]]==
  
==[[Gunpla]]==
 
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Gunpla_HGUC_G3Gundam-Zeong_box.jpg|1/144 [[HGUC]] "G-3 Gundam & [[MSN-02 Zeong|Zeong]]" double pack (Gundam World 2002 in C3 exclusive; 2002): box art
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Gunpla_HGUC_G3Gundam-Zeong_box.jpg|1/144 [[HGUC]] G-3 Gundam & [[MSN-02 Zeong|Zeong]] double pack (Gundam World 2002 in C3 exclusive; 2002): box art
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GundamG3VsCharRickDom.jpg|1/144 HGUC "G-3 Gundam & [[MS-09RS Rick Dom C.A. Custom|Char's Rick Dom]]" double pack (Limited release; 2008): box art
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GundamG3VsCharRickDom.jpg|1/144 HGUC G-3 Gundam & [[MS-09RS Rick Dom C.A. Custom|Char's Rick Dom]] double pack (Limited release; 2008): box art
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Mg-rx-78-g3.jpg|1/100 [[Master Grade|MG]] "RX-78-3 Gundam G-3" (1996): box art
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HGUC G-3 Gundam Revive Ver..jpg|1/144 HGUC RX-78-3 Gundam (Gunpla Expo 2015 exclusive; 2015): box art
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20091210_3.jpg|1/100 MG "RX-78-3 Gundam G-3 (Ver. 2.0)" (2009): box art
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G30th-G3Gundam.jpg|1/144 [[High Grade Ver.G30th|HG Ver.G30th]] RX-78-3 Gundam Ver.G30th (Gundam Super Expo 2010 exclusive; 2010): box art
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RG G-3 Gundam.jpg|1/144 [[Real Grade|RG]] RX-78-3 G-3 Gundam (P-Bandai exclusive; 2015): box art
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Mg-rx-78-g3.jpg|1/100 [[Master Grade|MG]] Gundam RX-78-3 (1996): box art
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0161537.jpg|1/100 MG RX-78-3 Gundam Ver.2.0 (2009): box art
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MG G-3 Gundam Ver. One Year War 0079.jpg|1/100 MG RX-78-3 G-3 Gundam Ver.One Year War 0079 (Chara Hobby 2008 C3×HOBBY exclusive; 2008): box art
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PG G-3 Gundam -Extra Finish-.jpg|1/60 [[Perfect Grade|PG]] RX-78-3 Gundam G-3 [Extra Finish] (The Gundam Base Tokyo exclusive; 2018): box art
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BBSenshi-GFT-GundamG3.jpg|[[SD Gundam BB Senshi]] RX-78-3 Gundam "G-3" Ver.GFT (Gundam Front Tokyo exclusive; 2014): box art
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SDCS G-3 Gundam -Cross Silhouette Frame Ver.-.jpg|[[SD Gundam Cross Silhouette|SDCS]] RX-78-3 G-3 Gundam [Cross Silhouette Frame Ver.] (The Gundam Base Tokyo exclusive; 2019): box art
 
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*In the first ''Super Robot Wars Alpha'' game, it was a hidden unit that was superior to the RX-78-2 in various ways, particularly higher mobility and limit (limit on how much of the Pilot+Suit's mobility will be counted) and more post movement weapons. Properly upgraded, Amuro could use it for a longer time before hitting its limit. This allowed most players to give the [[RGZ-91 Re-GZ|Re-GZ]] to another pilot and wait until the [[RX-93 ν Gundam|Nu Gundam]] becomes available.
  
*In the first ''Super Robot Wars Alpha'' game, it was a hidden unit that was superior to the RX-78-2 in various ways, particularly higher mobility and limit (limit on how much of the Pilot+Suit's mobility will be counted) and more post movement weapons. Properly upgraded, Amuro could use it for a longer time before hitting its limit. This allowed most players to give the [[RGZ-91 Re-GZ|Re-GZ]] to another pilot and wait until the [[RX-93 ν Gundam|Nu Gundam]] becomes available.
 
*In ''[[SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online]]'', the G-3 Gundam is considered an A-Rank unit, given its increased stats compared to the B-Rank Gundam and even the A-Rank Gundam (Magnetic Coating). It is also one of the first units you can obtain via missions by completing a certain mission on Normal.
  
*In ''[[SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online]]'', the G-3 Gundam is considered an A-Rank unit, given its increased stats compared to the B-Rank Gundam and even the A-Rank Gundam (Magnetic Coating). It is also one of the first units you can obtain via missions by completing a certain mission on Normal.
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*In ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Gihren's Greed]]'' "The Menace of Axis", if the player wins the One-Year War as the principality of Zeon, they will steal several Federation units, and acquire the plans for the Gundam G-3, as opposed to the [[RX-78-Z1 Zeon's Gundam|RX-78-Z1 Zeon Gundam]] featured in earlier installments.
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*In ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Gihren's Greed]]'' "The Menace of Axis", if the player wins the [[One Year War]] as the [[Principality of Zeon]], they will steal several Federation units, and acquire the plans for the Gundam G-3, as opposed to the [[RX-78-Z1 Zeon's Gundam]] featured in earlier installments.
   
 
==Reference==
  
==Reference==

Revision as of 04:19, 13 July 2020

Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2The RX-78-3 Gundam "G-3" is a variation of the RX-78-2 Gundam. It first appeared as part of Mobile Suit Variations model kit series and later appeared in the game Gundam Battle Universe and Gundam the Ride: A Baoa Qu.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

The G-3 was a testbed for the magnet coating technology later applied to Amuro Ray's RX-78-2 Gundam and future RX-78 series units. It was equipped with the NICN system, the newest version of learning computer that was also used in the RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex". In addition, the laser accelerator for its thermonuclear reactor was also replaced with a new one, which gave the G-3 twice the maneuverability of the RX-78-2. Visually, the G-3 is very similar to the Gundam, except for its gray and light purple paint scheme, intended to lower visibility.

Armaments

  • 60mm Vulcan Gun
A basic armament of many Federation mobile suits, a pair are mounted on the G-3's head. The Vulcan Guns are mainly for intercepting incoming missiles/rockets, destroying mobile suit sensors, and engaging lightly-armored vehicles.
  • Beam Saber
The beam saber emits a blade of plasma contained by an I-Field and can cut through most armor not treated with anti-beam coating. This small device is held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor. Two beam sabers are stored in the G-3's backpack. One can be used as a reserve weapon, or both can be used simultaneously in a twin sword fashion. The beam saber can also transform into the beam javelin.
  • Beam Javelin
The beam javelin is an alternate form of the beam saber, with an extended handle and a three-pronged beam at the end. The long reach of the weapon gives the RX-78-3 an advantage in close quarters combat. It was also used as a throwing weapon.
  • Beam Rifle
A revolutionary weapon for its time, the Beam Rifle is the primary weapon used by the Gundam. Making use of the Federations E-cap (or "energy capacitor") technology, the rifle uses charged concentrations of mega-particles as ammunition. This gives the beam rifle firepower equivalent to that of a battleship's main cannon. Features include a large, movable offset sensor that interfaces with the RX-78’s Fire Control System (FCS) to achieve a high degree of accuracy, and a stabilizing foregrip for firing support.
  • Hyper Bazooka
A general purpose fire support rocket launcher platform for Mobile Suits. With considerable destructive power owing to the explosive yield in each warhead, the weapon was primarily used to destroy less-maneuverable battlefield targets such as warships, satellites, land battleships, bunkers, and buildings. When required, the Gundam can use another Hyper Bazooka for increased firepower.
  • Shield
Hand-carried, forearm-mounted or stored on the G-3's backpack, the shield is a simple defense used to block most physical and beam attacks. Also used to great effect in close quarters battle with enemy mobile suits and can also be used as a throwing weapon. Weighing 10 tons, its armor structure is a simplified version of that on the G-3's body and is designed for the diffusion and absorption of impact rather than robustness. The outermost layer is a triple honeycomb structure using luna titanium alloy-based material.
  • Gundam Hammer
Essentially a large spiked ball attached to a chain, it serve as a ranged melee weapon. The gundam hammer could either be thrown or swung around the mobile suit itself to damage the enemy units.
  • Hyper Hammer
An enhanced version of the gundam hammer. Like its predecessor, it is a large spiked ball attached to a chain. However, it also has several rockets mounted into the ball to allow it to maneuver more effectively as well as the ability to change its direction before impact, and to increase the damage it could cause.

Special Equipment & Features

The prototype mobile suits produced by the Earth Federation Forces' Operation V, are equipped with a central block which houses the mobile suit's cockpit, control systems and main power source. This core block can eject in case of emergency and unfold into a small Core Fighter.
  • Learning Computer
The RX-78-3 was equipped with the NICN system, a high-speed, large-capacity AI with better performance than the ICN system installed in the RX-78-2 Gundam.
  • Hardpoints
An attachment point for weapons, shields, spare ammunition, or optional mission-specific equipment. Hardpoints can also be used to store carried weapons when a mobile suit needs its manipulators free for other purposes.
  • Magnet Coating
A special membrane treatment applied to mobile suit joints to improve their response speed. The mobile suits developed by the Earth Federation Forces use special actuators called field motors, whose efficiency is increased by the magnet coating process. The treatment also reduces friction resistance in the mobile suit's joints. First tested on the RX-78-3 Gundam, this process is then applied to the RX-78-2 used by Amuro Ray, reducing the time required for changes of direction by roughly 27%.

History

During the attack on Side 7 in September UC 0079, the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam was destroyed, but the RX-78-3 was only lightly damaged. It was loaded onto the Pegasus-Class assault cruiser White Base as spare parts for the intact RX-78-2 Gundam. After that, there were two different accounts of what happened.

In the first version, the RX-78-3 was recovered around the time of Operation Odessa and transferred to Augusta Lab, where it become the testbed for the magnet coating treatment. It exchanged data with the RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex", which was being developed in parallel, before being transferred into space. In the second version, the RX-78-3 was transferred to Luna II after the events in Side 7 and subsequently become the testbed for the magnet coating treatment, remaining there as a test unit. In both accounts, the RX-78-3's ultimate fate is unclear.

In the novel version of Mobile Suit Gundam, the G-3 became Amuro Ray's mobile suit in the latter half of the war after his Gundam was destroyed in battle with Zeon Newtype Lalah Sune. It had the magnet coating added to the joints to increase response time for its pilot. Other than the gray color scheme, it is identical to RX-78-2. The G-3 Gundam was later destroyed in battle by Leroy Gilliam, a member of Char's Rick-Dom Squad, which proved fatal for its pilot.

In the manga series Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet, the G-3 is stationed aboard the White Base II and piloted in combat against Zeon remnants by Giorgio Miguel, a Zeon double agent.

In the manga Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Hidden Shadow of G, the G-3 falls into the hand of a ninja clan and is modified into the Hidden Shadow of G.

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Notes and Trivia

  • The RX-78-3 Gundam is the closest to Yoshiyuki Tomino's conception of the Gundam. As he wanted to stress that it was a true military machine, a weapon of war a "real robot", he originally wanted it's entire color scheme to be dull and grayish, however the sponsor had concerns that this would limit it's appeal to children and marketability as a toy, hence the final version in series follows the color scheme of the RX-78-2 rather than the RX-78-3.
  • In most of SD Gundam G Generation games, the Gundam Hammer is omitted from the G3's move list and has a double Hyper Bazooka attack as opposed to a single one. The Hammer's omission may be a reference to Tomino's original concept and the fact the movies also omitted this weapon.
  • In the first Super Robot Wars Alpha game, it was a hidden unit that was superior to the RX-78-2 in various ways, particularly higher mobility and limit (limit on how much of the Pilot+Suit's mobility will be counted) and more post movement weapons. Properly upgraded, Amuro could use it for a longer time before hitting its limit. This allowed most players to give the Re-GZ to another pilot and wait until the Nu Gundam becomes available.
  • In SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, the G-3 Gundam is considered an A-Rank unit, given its increased stats compared to the B-Rank Gundam and even the A-Rank Gundam (Magnetic Coating). It is also one of the first units you can obtain via missions by completing a certain mission on Normal.
  • In Mobile Suit Gundam Gihren's Greed "The Menace of Axis", if the player wins the One Year War as the Principality of Zeon, they will steal several Federation units, and acquire the plans for the Gundam G-3, as opposed to the RX-78-Z1 Zeon's Gundam featured in earlier installments.

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