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{{Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2
 
|image=Rx-78-5 1.JPG;Front (Standard)
 
|image=Rx-78-5 1.JPG;Front (Standard)
Rx-78-4-back.jpg;Rear (Standard)
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G05-back.jpg;Rear (Standard)
 
Rx-78-5-bst.jpg;Front (RX-78-5[Bst])
 
Rx-78-5-bst.jpg;Front (RX-78-5[Bst])
Rx-78-4-bst-back.jpg;Rear (RX-78-5[Bst])
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G05bst-back.jpg;Rear (RX-78-5[Bst])
 
rx-78-5.jpg;Front (M-MSV)
 
rx-78-5.jpg;Front (M-MSV)
 
RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 'G05'.jpg;Rear (M-MSV)
 
RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 'G05'.jpg;Rear (M-MSV)
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|era=Universal Century
 
|era=Universal Century
 
|mechdesigner=Kunio Okawara[M-MSV], Hajime Katoki[MSGSS: SEoF]
 
|mechdesigner=Kunio Okawara[M-MSV], Hajime Katoki[MSGSS: SEoF]
|series=Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Spirits of Zeon - Dual Stars of Carnage, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga,
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|series=M-MSV, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Spirits of Zeon - Dual Stars of Carnage, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (2015 Manga),
|manufacturer=Earth Federation Forces
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|manufacturer=Earth Federation
 
|operator=Earth Federation Forces
 
|operator=Earth Federation Forces
 
|pilot=Ford Romfellow
 
|pilot=Ford Romfellow
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|maxaccel=0.88
 
|maxaccel=0.88
 
|sensorrange=6190
 
|sensorrange=6190
|armor=Lunar Titanium Armor
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|armor=Luna Titanium Alloy
 
|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
 
|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
 
|poweroutput=1480
 
|poweroutput=1480
 
|propRocketThrusters=70500
 
|propRocketThrusters=70500
|paccommodation=Pilot only (in standard cockpit in torso)
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|paccommodation=Pilot only~in cockpit in torso
 
|armaments=2 x 60mm Vulcan Gun
 
|armaments=2 x 60mm Vulcan Gun
 
2 x Beam Saber
 
2 x Beam Saber
 
2 x Hand Beam Gun
 
2 x Hand Beam Gun
|OptionalEquip=Hyper Beam Rifle
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|OptionalEquip=XBR-M-79H-2 Hyper Beam Rifle
 
Shield
 
Shield
|optionalHandheldArmaments=BLASH-XHB-L-03/N-STD 380mm Hyper Bazooka
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|optionalHandheldArmaments=Hyper Bazooka
Giant Gatling Gun
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Giant Gatling
 
|SpecEquip=Booster Pack~Bst
 
|SpecEquip=Booster Pack~Bst
Magnetic Coating
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Magnet Coating
 
}}
 
}}
The '''RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5''' (aka '''"G05"''') is a Gundam type [[mobile suit]] from Kunio Okawara's ''[[Mobile Suit Variations|MS Collection (M-MSV)]]'' original design series, designed by Kunio Okawara as the 5th Gundam. The design was updated to be used in the video game ''Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters In Space'' as well as the manga ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash]]''.
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The '''RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5''' (aka '''"G05"''') is a [[mobile suit]] from Kunio Okawara's ''[[M-MSV]]'' original design series, designed as the 5th Gundam. Its design was updated for the video game ''Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters In Space'' as well as the manga ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash]]''.
   
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
The RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5, more commmonly referred to as "G05", was more advanced in many ways than its more famous predecessor. The Federation decided to convert the Gundam units 4 and 5, which were already in development, into space combat versions for use as main forces in the invasion of Solomon, A Baoa Qu, and then Zeon itself. These machines were based on the RX-78-2, and the replacement of the backpack and the addition of thrusters and propellant raised their mobility by roughly 40 percent. Their operating time was also extended, and it was anticipated that they would produce great combat results during lengthy battles, especially in attacks on space fortresses.
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The RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5, more commonly referred to as "G05", was more advanced in many ways than its more famous predecessor. The Federation decided to convert the Gundam units 4 and 5, which were already in development, into space combat versions for use as main forces in the invasion of Solomon, A Baoa Qu, and then Zeon itself. These machines were based on the RX-78-2, and the replacement of the backpack and the addition of thrusters and propellant raised their mobility by roughly 40 percent. Their operating time was also extended, and it was anticipated that they would produce great combat results during lengthy battles, especially in attacks on space fortresses.
   
The biggest change was the elimination of the core block system. The resulting space was used for cooling systems, thus increasing the generator output and enabling the use of more powerful beam weapons. As a result, the armament was upgraded to include a hyper beam rifle, and one beam gun was installed in each forearm. Plans were also made to equip unit 4 with a mega beam launcher. Thus its generator output was further increased, its cooling systems were enhanced accordingly, and the design of the cooling fins in its chest was changed. The G05 was issued a shell-firing Giant Gatling Gun, while nowhere near as powerful as the G04's mega beam launcher, had the advantages of not requiring extra energy to use, didn't need a charging period before it could be fired and had rapid-fire capabilities.
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The biggest change was the elimination of the core block system. The space freed up was used for cooling systems, thus increasing the generator output and enabling the use of more powerful beam weapons. As a result, the armament was upgraded to include a hyper beam rifle, and one beam gun was installed in each forearm. Unlike the G04, the G05 was issued a shell-firing giant gatling gun. While this weapon is nowhere near as powerful as the G04's mega beam launcher, it had the advantages of not requiring extra energy to use, didn't need a charging period before it could be fired and had rapid-fire capabilities. The G05 can also be outfitted with a booster system that extended its effective range and operating time.
   
 
==Armaments==
 
==Armaments==
 
;*Vulcan Gun
 
;*Vulcan Gun
:A standard armament of the mobile suits that are descended from the Earth Federation Forces's RX series. These head mounted shell firing weapons have a high-rate of fire, but little power and are generally ineffective against mobile suits. However, they can damage lightly armored areas such as the sensors, and are ideal for shooting down small, lightly armored targets such as missiles, attack vehicles, etc.
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:Mounted in the head, the pair of shell firing weapons have high-rate of fire but little power and can't damage the armor of a mobile suit, though they can damage lightly armored areas such as the sensors. They are ideal for shooting down small, lightly armored targets such as missiles, attack vehicles, etc.
   
 
;*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 a rechargeable energy capacitor. The beam saber is capable of cutting through any metal that has not been treated with anti-beam coating. The G05 has two beam sabers stored in the backpack
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:The beam saber is a small device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor. The beam saber can cut through most armor not treated with an anti-beam coating. The G05 has two beam sabers stored in the backpack.
   
 
;*Hand Beam Gun
 
;*Hand Beam Gun
:Mounted on the forearms, it has a short effective range and is most suitable for use in close combat.
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:Also known as "Beam Gun Unit", one is mounted on each forearm. The weapon is undergoing verification of its combat effectiveness, cost, serviceability, etc. It has a short effective range and is most suitable for use in close combat.
   
;*Hyper Beam Rifle
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;*XBR-M-79H-2 Hyper Beam Rifle
 
:An enhanced version of the beam rifle carried by the RX-78-2, it is powered by an E-Cap and has improved output as well as accuracy.
 
:An enhanced version of the beam rifle carried by the RX-78-2, it is powered by an E-Cap and has improved output as well as accuracy.
   
;*BLASH-XHB-L-03/N-STD 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.
: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.
 
   
;*Giant Gatling Gun
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;*Giant Gatling
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:Cooperation between G05 and G04 was assumed from the beginning, and so their weaponry was developed to be able to provide coverage for each other. To that end, this custom armament with one of the highest power among the highly reliable shell-firing projectile weaponry was selected for G05 in case the G04's mega beam launcher could not be used. It was said to be developed to fire a barrage of bullets over a wide range as a followup to the charging and firing of the G04's mega beam launcher. The weapon has a caliber of 90mm and can fire 50 rounds per second. It is belt-fed via a large drum magazine containing 3000 caseless rounds that is attached to the left waist. A 5-second trigger limiter is applied to prevent barrel burning, but this limiter can be disabled through manual control.
:A large Gatling gun with immense firing rate. Drum-fed and stored on a weapons mount when not in use.
 
   
 
;*Shield
 
;*Shield
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==Special Equipment & Features==
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
 
;*Booster Pack (Bst)
 
;*Booster Pack (Bst)
:A special set of external fuel tanks and thrusters to give the unit higher speed and better maneuverability.
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:A special set of external fuel tanks and thrusters to give the unit higher speed and better maneuverability in space. The G05's operating time is also extended.
   
;*Magnetic Coating
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;*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.
 
: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.
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
Deployed along with the [[RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"]] to the 16th Autonomous Mobile Squadron and assigned to the Pegasus-class warship, the ''[[SCVA-72 Thoroughbred]]'', the '''RX-78-5 Gundam G05''' was designed for space combat. As such, the RX-78-5 was able to be outfitted with a booster system that extended its effective range and operating time. Due to its late introduction in the One Year War, the RX-78-5 saw little extended action. It mainly participated in interdiction missions between the Moon and Side 3. The high point of its combat deployment was its defense of Republic of Zeon Prime Minister Darcia Bakarov as he traveled to Granada at the end of the War for the signing of the Peace Treaty. In this fight, it engaged with several of the newest experimental mobile suits and mobile armors under development at the lunar base. It completed its mission and saw the end of the war, though what became of it after the peace accords is unknown.
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Deployed with the [[RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"]] to the 16th Autonomous Mobile Squadron and assigned to the Pegasus-class warship, the ''[[SCVA-72 Thoroughbred]]''. Due to its late introduction in the One Year War, the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" saw little action. It mainly participated in interdiction missions between the Moon and Side 3. The high point of its combat deployment was its defense of Republic of Zeon Prime Minister Darcia Bakarov as he traveled to Granada at the end of the War for the signing of the Peace Treaty. In this fight, it engaged with several of the newest experimental mobile suits and mobile armors under development at the lunar base. It completed its mission and saw the end of the war, though what became of it after the peace accords is unknown.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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G05.jpg|Gundam G05: re-illustrated by Kyoshi Takigawa as featured in "Master Archive Mobile Suit RX-78 Gundam" (GA Graphic; 2011)
 
G05.jpg|Gundam G05: re-illustrated by Kyoshi Takigawa as featured in "Master Archive Mobile Suit RX-78 Gundam" (GA Graphic; 2011)
 
rx-78-5-gatlinggun.jpg|Giant Gatling Gun
 
rx-78-5-gatlinggun.jpg|Giant Gatling Gun
 
G05.png|As featured in [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space]] video game
 
G05 Head Sideshot.png|Side view
 
G04 & G05 Hanger.png|With [[RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"|Gundam G04]] inside [[SCVA-72 Thoroughbred]]'s hangar
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G04 & G05.png|In action With Gundam G04
 
G05 holding damaged G04.png|Holding the damaged Gundam G04
 
RX-78-5 - Gundam - MS Girl.jpg|RX-78-5 Gundam [[MS Girl]]
 
RX-78-5 - Gundam - MS Girl.jpg|RX-78-5 Gundam [[MS Girl]]
G05.png|Gundam G05 as featured in [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space]] video game
 
G05 Head Sideshot.png|Gundam G05: side view
 
G04 & G05 Hanger.png|[[RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"|Gundam G04]] (front) and Gundam G05 (back) inside [[SCVA-72 Thoroughbred]]'s hangar
 
G04 & G05.png|Gundam G04 and Gundam G05 (right) in action
 
G05 holding damaged G04.png|Gundam G05 holding the damaged Gundam G04
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==Games==
 
==Games==
<gallery hideaddbutton=true>
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<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
RX-78-5_Gundam_Unit_5_G05.jpg|SD Gundam G05 as featured in SD Gundam G Generation Wars
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GGen_G05.png|From ''SD Gundam G Generation Spirits''
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GGen_G05_Giant_Gatling.png|With Giant Gatling
RX-78-5_Gundam_Unit_5_G05_Booster.jpg|SD Gundam G05 [Bst] as featured in SD Gundam G Generation Wars
 
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GGen_G05_Bst.png|With booster
 
Missing Link G05 Gundam (1).png|Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story Missing Link
 
Missing Link G05 Gundam (1).png|Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story Missing Link
 
Missing Link G05 Gundam (2).png|Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story Missing Link
 
Missing Link G05 Gundam (2).png|Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story Missing Link
 
p12_1.jpg|Gundam G05 and its pilot [[Ford Romfellow]]
 
p12_1.jpg|Gundam G05 and its pilot [[Ford Romfellow]]
 
EU188.jpg|Gundam G05 as featured in Gundam War card game
 
EU188.jpg|Gundam G05 as featured in Gundam War card game
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img_zjhow15s.png|As seen in Gundam Battle Operation 2
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   

Revision as of 23:57, 16 June 2020

Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2 The RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 (aka "G05") is a mobile suit from Kunio Okawara's M-MSV original design series, designed as the 5th Gundam. Its design was updated for the video game Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters In Space as well as the manga Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

The RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5, more commonly referred to as "G05", was more advanced in many ways than its more famous predecessor. The Federation decided to convert the Gundam units 4 and 5, which were already in development, into space combat versions for use as main forces in the invasion of Solomon, A Baoa Qu, and then Zeon itself. These machines were based on the RX-78-2, and the replacement of the backpack and the addition of thrusters and propellant raised their mobility by roughly 40 percent. Their operating time was also extended, and it was anticipated that they would produce great combat results during lengthy battles, especially in attacks on space fortresses.

The biggest change was the elimination of the core block system. The space freed up was used for cooling systems, thus increasing the generator output and enabling the use of more powerful beam weapons. As a result, the armament was upgraded to include a hyper beam rifle, and one beam gun was installed in each forearm. Unlike the G04, the G05 was issued a shell-firing giant gatling gun. While this weapon is nowhere near as powerful as the G04's mega beam launcher, it had the advantages of not requiring extra energy to use, didn't need a charging period before it could be fired and had rapid-fire capabilities. The G05 can also be outfitted with a booster system that extended its effective range and operating time.

Armaments

  • Vulcan Gun
Mounted in the head, the pair of shell firing weapons have high-rate of fire but little power and can't damage the armor of a mobile suit, though they can damage lightly armored areas such as the sensors. They are ideal for shooting down small, lightly armored targets such as missiles, attack vehicles, etc.
  • Beam Saber
The beam saber is a small device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor. The beam saber can cut through most armor not treated with an anti-beam coating. The G05 has two beam sabers stored in the backpack.
  • Hand Beam Gun
Also known as "Beam Gun Unit", one is mounted on each forearm. The weapon is undergoing verification of its combat effectiveness, cost, serviceability, etc. It has a short effective range and is most suitable for use in close combat.
  • XBR-M-79H-2 Hyper Beam Rifle
An enhanced version of the beam rifle carried by the RX-78-2, it is powered by an E-Cap and has improved output as well as accuracy.
  • 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.
  • Giant Gatling
Cooperation between G05 and G04 was assumed from the beginning, and so their weaponry was developed to be able to provide coverage for each other. To that end, this custom armament with one of the highest power among the highly reliable shell-firing projectile weaponry was selected for G05 in case the G04's mega beam launcher could not be used. It was said to be developed to fire a barrage of bullets over a wide range as a followup to the charging and firing of the G04's mega beam launcher. The weapon has a caliber of 90mm and can fire 50 rounds per second. It is belt-fed via a large drum magazine containing 3000 caseless rounds that is attached to the left waist. A 5-second trigger limiter is applied to prevent barrel burning, but this limiter can be disabled through manual control.
  • Shield
A basic arm-mounted defense armament for many mobile suits. The shield is a thick sheet of armor designed to take severe punishment that would normally destroy a mobile suit. Shields are also treated with an anti-beam coating to withstand several beam shots before the coating wears off. Typically physical shields can only take so much damage before they succumb to the pressure and break. The G05's shield has an unique feature, it is normally in its collapse form and can expand when required.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Booster Pack (Bst)
A special set of external fuel tanks and thrusters to give the unit higher speed and better maneuverability in space. The G05's operating time is also extended.
  • 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.

History

Deployed with the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" to the 16th Autonomous Mobile Squadron and assigned to the Pegasus-class warship, the SCVA-72 Thoroughbred. Due to its late introduction in the One Year War, the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" saw little action. It mainly participated in interdiction missions between the Moon and Side 3. The high point of its combat deployment was its defense of Republic of Zeon Prime Minister Darcia Bakarov as he traveled to Granada at the end of the War for the signing of the Peace Treaty. In this fight, it engaged with several of the newest experimental mobile suits and mobile armors under development at the lunar base. It completed its mission and saw the end of the war, though what became of it after the peace accords is unknown.

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