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|era=Universal Century
 
|era=Universal Century
 
|mechdesigner=Yasuo Ohtagaki
 
|mechdesigner=Yasuo Ohtagaki
|series=Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt,
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|series=Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower, Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga)
|operator=Earth Federation Forces,
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|manufacturer=Earth Federation Forces
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|operator=Earth Federation Forces
 
|pilot=Io Fleming
 
|pilot=Io Fleming
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|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
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|paccommodation=Pilot only~in cockpit in torso
 
|armaments=2 x Beam Saber
 
|armaments=2 x Beam Saber
 
|OptionalEquip=3 x Assault Rifle
 
|OptionalEquip=3 x Assault Rifle
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Blade Shield
 
Blade Shield
 
|SpecEquip=2 x Sub Leg
 
|SpecEquip=2 x Sub Leg
 
}}The '''RX-78AL Atlas Gundam''' is a prototype [[mobile suit]] from the ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt]]'' series and is piloted by [[Io Flemming]].
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The '''RX-78AL Atlas Gundam''' is a prototype [[mobile suit]] from the ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt]]'' series. It is piloted by [[Io Flemming]].
 
   
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
The Atlas Gundam is a prototype ground combat mobile suit developed by the Earth Federation Forces, it is very versatile and capable of underwater combat.<ref name="hg atlas">1/144 HGGT "RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.)" instruction manual, BANDAI, 2017</ref> It is also meant for data collection and has various special features.<ref name="hg atlas"/> It has a unique spherical joint system known as 'Globe Joints' which is developed based on the [[Principality of Zeon]]'s amphibious mobile suits, and meant for underwater-use.<ref name="hg atlas"/> In addition, its feet is also equipped with water jet thrusters which deliver great underwater mobility.<ref name="hg atlas"/>
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A prototype ground combat mobile suit developed by the Earth Federation Forces, the Atlas Gundam is very versatile and capable of underwater combat.<ref name="hg atlas">1/144 HGGT "RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.)" instruction manual, BANDAI, 2017</ref> It is also meant for data collection and has various special features.<ref name="hg atlas"/> It has a unique spherical joint system known as 'Globe Joints' which is developed based on the [[Principality of Zeon]]'s amphibious mobile suits, and meant for underwater-use.<ref name="hg atlas"/> In addition, its feet is also equipped with water jet thrusters which deliver great underwater mobility.<ref name="hg atlas"/>
   
 
Another special feature of the Atlas Gundam is the waist mounted "Sub Legs" support equipment.<ref name="hg atlas"/> They allow the Atlas Gundam to change into 'Flight Mode' for high-altitude atmospheric combat, or into 'Submarine Mode' for underwater combat.<ref name="hg atlas"/> The suit is armed with a heat-resistant blade shield, a prototype railgun, two beam sabers and several assault rifles. Its cockpit block can function as an escape block and is fitted with a panoramic monitor.<ref name="hg atlas"/>
 
Another special feature of the Atlas Gundam is the waist mounted "Sub Legs" support equipment.<ref name="hg atlas"/> They allow the Atlas Gundam to change into 'Flight Mode' for high-altitude atmospheric combat, or into 'Submarine Mode' for underwater combat.<ref name="hg atlas"/> The suit is armed with a heat-resistant blade shield, a prototype railgun, two beam sabers and several assault rifles. Its cockpit block can function as an escape block and is fitted with a panoramic monitor.<ref name="hg atlas"/>
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==Armaments==
 
==Armaments==
 
;*Railgun
 
;*Railgun
:A prototype handheld weapon exclusively for the Atlas Gundam, it is capable of destroying amphibious mobile suits in a single shot.<ref name="hg atlas"/> Can be utilized as electromagnetic pulse guard.<ref name="hg atlas"/>
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:A prototype handheld weapon exclusively for the Atlas Gundam, it is capable of destroying amphibious mobile suits in a single shot.<ref name="hg atlas"/> Can be utilized as electromagnetic pulse guard.<ref name="hg atlas"/>
   
 
;*Assault Rifle
 
;*Assault Rifle
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==History==
 
==History==
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Funded by the [[Moore Brotherhood]], the Atlas Gundam was prepared by [[Monica Humphrey]] for the top secret Operation Thunderbolt. The Gundam and its pilot, Io Fleming, were flown to the Sydney crater via [[Medea]] to be assigned to the [[Pegasus-class]] assault carrier ''Spartan''. When a [[Musai-class|Musai]] in orbit launched a kamikaze [[Komusai]] at the ''Spartan'', the Atlas flew up to intercept the Komusai and bisected it with its beam saber, destroying it and saving the ''Spartan''. 
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The Atlas Gundam was later used in the defense of the landing crafts in the Antarctic Circle, where it launched from the Spartan to assist the other MS. It took out several [[MSM-07 Z'Gok (Thunderbolt Ver.)]] and then dived underwater to pursue the Zeon remnant's submarine, but was intercepted by a [[MAM-07 Grublo (Thunderbolt Ver.)]]. After a fierce battle, the Atlas Gundam took the MA out but could not surface due to damage sustained to its thrusters. Io then used the Atlas' beam sabers to propel his MS towards the surface, but the right beam saber ran out of energy due to its use in the battle. He was then rescued by [[Bianca Carlyle]] in her damaged [[RX-77AQ Guncannon Aqua]]. 
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Due to damages received in this sortie, the Atlas Gundam was forced to sit out the battle between the South Sea Alliance's Border Patrol and the Spartan, with Io piloting a [[RGM-79C[G] GM Ground Type-C]] instead. 
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In the manga, the Atlas Gundam participated in the operation to capture the Psycho Zaku pilots at the Rig. While the Atlas Gundam displayed exceptional performance, taking out an entire team of Z'Goks and Zaku Marine Types, [[Fisher Ness]]'s quick thinking allows the [[Prober-class]] submarine carrying the pilots to escape after luring the Gundam to the Zock operated by [[Daryl Lorenz]]'s team, which fired on the Gundam and forced it to evade, losing the submarine in the process (much to Io's and Monica's chagrin). 
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Following the failure at the Rig, the Atlas Gundam was loaded into a landing craft and used to stop the launch of the Psycho Zaku at the Taal volcano base. The landing craft is shot down by Daryl's [[Big Gun]], but he and Bianca escape at the last moment and attempt to find a way in the volcano base while defeating enemy units underwater.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
 
<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
Atlas 01.jpg
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Atlas 01.jpg|Color art (Manga)
Atlasweapon.jpg|Atlas Gundam's Armaments
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Atlasweapon.jpg|Weapons with MS' Front and Back View (Manga)
 
Beam saber storage.jpg|Body Details and Beam Saber Storage (OVA ver.)
Atlas.jpg|Atlas Gundam slicing a [[Komusai]] attempting atmospheric entry (Manga)
 
 
Atlas rain gun.jpg|Railgun Details (OVA ver.)
 
Blade shield all.jpg|Blade Shield Details (OVA ver.)
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TBM_Atlas_Gundam.png|Arriving at the ''Spartan''
 
Atlas.jpg|Slicing a [[Komusai]] attempting atmospheric entry (Manga)
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TBM Atlas & Guncannon Aqua Ground.png
 
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 05) 01.jpg|With Railgun (OVA 05)
 
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 05) 01.jpg|With Railgun (OVA 05)
 
MSGT-Atlas-Gundam-Close-Up.jpg|Face close up (OVA 05)
 
MSGT-Atlas-Gundam-Close-Up.jpg|Face close up (OVA 05)
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RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 05) 04.jpg|Slicing a Komusai attempting atmospheric entry (OVA 05)
 
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 05) 04.jpg|Slicing a Komusai attempting atmospheric entry (OVA 05)
 
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 05) 05.jpg|Slicing a Komusai attempting atmospheric entry (2) (OVA 05)
 
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 05) 05.jpg|Slicing a Komusai attempting atmospheric entry (2) (OVA 05)
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 05) 06.jpg|Landing with Sub Leg (OVA 05)
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RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 05) 06.jpg|Landing with Sub Legs (OVA 05)
 
AtlasGundam.png|Lands on ''Spartan'' (OVA 05)
 
AtlasGundam.png|Lands on ''Spartan'' (OVA 05)
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Atlas Gundam head open.png|Head during maintenance
 
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 06) 01.jpg|In the catapult (OVA 06)
 
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 06) 01.jpg|In the catapult (OVA 06)
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 06) 02.jpg|Railgun Face close up (OVA 06)
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RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 06) 02.jpg|Railgun close up (OVA 06)
 
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 06) 03.jpg|In Submarine Mode (OVA 06)
 
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 06) 03.jpg|In Submarine Mode (OVA 06)
 
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 06) 04.jpg|Destroying enemy (OVA 06)
 
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 06) 04.jpg|Destroying enemy (OVA 06)
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 06) 05.jpg|With Assault Rifle (OVA 06)
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RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 06) 05.jpg|Firing Assault Rifle (OVA 06)
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 06) 06.jpg|Vs. Grublo (OVA 06)
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RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 06) 06.jpg|Vs. [[MAM-07 Grublo (Thunderbolt Ver.)]] (OVA 06)
 
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 06) 07.jpg|Defeating enemy (OVA 06)
 
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (OVA 06) 07.jpg|Defeating enemy (OVA 06)
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Tristan vs Atlas.jpg|Vs. [[RX-78AN-01 Gundam AN-01 "Tristan"]] (Promotional art for [[Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis- Red Blur]] and [[Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower]])
Atlas rain gun.jpg|Railgun
 
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guncannon and atlas.jpg|Atlas Gundam in Landing Craft's hangar
Blade shield all.jpg|Blade Shield
 
Beam saber storage.jpg|Beam Saber Storage
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
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<gallery hideaddbutton=true>
 
<gallery hideaddbutton=true>
 
Hg-atlas-gundam_%281%29.jpg|1/144 [[High Grade Gundam Thunderbolt|HGGT]] "RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.)" (2017): box art
 
Hg-atlas-gundam_%281%29.jpg|1/144 [[High Grade Gundam Thunderbolt|HGGT]] "RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.)" (2017): box art
HGGT-Atlas_Gundam_Theatrical_Exclusive_Clear_Ver.jpg|1/144 HGGT "RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Thunderbolt) [Threatical Limited Clear Ver.]" (Limited Japanese threatre exclusive; 2017): box art
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HGGT-Atlas_Gundam_Theatrical_Exclusive_Clear_Ver.jpg|1/144 HGGT "RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Thunderbolt) [Theatrical Limited Clear Ver.]" (Limited Japanese threatre exclusive; 2017): box art
 
HG-Atlas Gundam Bandit Flower Ver.jpg|1/144 HGGT "RX-78AL Atlas Gundam Bandit Flower Ver." (P-Bandai exclusive; 2018): box art
 
HG-Atlas Gundam Bandit Flower Ver.jpg|1/144 HGGT "RX-78AL Atlas Gundam Bandit Flower Ver." (P-Bandai exclusive; 2018): box art
 
HGGT_Atlas_Gundam.jpg|HGGT "RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.)" (2017): completed product sample
 
HGGT_Atlas_Gundam.jpg|HGGT "RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.)" (2017): completed product sample
Gunpla_HGGT_AtlasGundam_ThreatreLtd_p02_sample.jpg|HGGT "RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Thunderbolt) [Threatical Limited Clear Ver.]" (2017): completed product sample
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Gunpla_HGGT_AtlasGundam_ThreatreLtd_p02_sample.jpg|HGGT "RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Thunderbolt) [Theatrical Limited Clear Ver.]" (2017): completed product sample
 
Hg-atlas-gundam-bandit-flower-ver.jpg|HGGT "RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Bandit Flower ver.)"
 
Hg-atlas-gundam-bandit-flower-ver.jpg|HGGT "RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Bandit Flower ver.)"
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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==External links==
 
==External links==
 
*[http://gundam-tb.net/mechanical/index.html RX-78AL Atlas Gundam on ''Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt'' Official Site]
 
*[http://gundam-tb.net/mechanical/index.html RX-78AL Atlas Gundam on ''Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt'' Official Site]
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*[https://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/thunderbolt-ova/rx-78al.htm RX-78AL Atlas Gundam on MAHQ.net]
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==Navigation==
 
==Navigation==
 
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Revision as of 07:53, 13 July 2020

Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2The RX-78AL Atlas Gundam is a prototype mobile suit from the Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt series and is piloted by Io Flemming.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

A prototype ground combat mobile suit developed by the Earth Federation Forces, the Atlas Gundam is very versatile and capable of underwater combat.[1] It is also meant for data collection and has various special features.[1] It has a unique spherical joint system known as 'Globe Joints' which is developed based on the Principality of Zeon's amphibious mobile suits, and meant for underwater-use.[1] In addition, its feet is also equipped with water jet thrusters which deliver great underwater mobility.[1]

Another special feature of the Atlas Gundam is the waist mounted "Sub Legs" support equipment.[1] They allow the Atlas Gundam to change into 'Flight Mode' for high-altitude atmospheric combat, or into 'Submarine Mode' for underwater combat.[1] The suit is armed with a heat-resistant blade shield, a prototype railgun, two beam sabers and several assault rifles. Its cockpit block can function as an escape block and is fitted with a panoramic monitor.[1]

Armaments

  • Railgun
A prototype handheld weapon exclusively for the Atlas Gundam, it is capable of destroying amphibious mobile suits in a single shot.[1] Can be utilized as electromagnetic pulse guard.[1]
  • Assault Rifle
A bullpup style firearm, it is equipped with a grenade launcher underneath its barrel.[1] Stored in the Sub Legs' container section when not in use.[1]
  • Beam Saber
The standard close range armament for most Federation mobile suits. 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. It is capable of cutting through any metal that has not been treated with anti-beam coating. The Atlas Gundam is equipped with two Beam Sabers, one stored in each shoulder armor, which opens up when the saber is drawn.[1]
  • Blade Shield
A large, heat-resistant shield, it is covered in small, blade like parts.[1] The shield combines with the Sub Legs when the Atlas Gundam transitions into Submarine mode.[1]

Special Equipment & Features

  • Sub Leg
Mounted on the waist via arm units for a wide range of movement, the pair of Sub Legs are versatile support equipment exclusively for use under Earth's gravity.[1] In Flight Mode, the Sub Legs swings down and attach to the Atlas Gundam's feet, and its thrusters help the suit to ascend into the air.[1] In Submarine Mode, the Sub Legs combine with the blade shield to create a platform for the Atlas Gundam to ride on, and the suit can cruise underwater at around 40 knots.[1]

History

Funded by the Moore Brotherhood, the Atlas Gundam was prepared by Monica Humphrey for the top secret Operation Thunderbolt. The Gundam and its pilot, Io Fleming, were flown to the Sydney crater via Medea to be assigned to the Pegasus-class assault carrier Spartan. When a Musai in orbit launched a kamikaze Komusai at the Spartan, the Atlas flew up to intercept the Komusai and bisected it with its beam saber, destroying it and saving the Spartan

The Atlas Gundam was later used in the defense of the landing crafts in the Antarctic Circle, where it launched from the Spartan to assist the other MS. It took out several MSM-07 Z'Gok (Thunderbolt Ver.) and then dived underwater to pursue the Zeon remnant's submarine, but was intercepted by a MAM-07 Grublo (Thunderbolt Ver.). After a fierce battle, the Atlas Gundam took the MA out but could not surface due to damage sustained to its thrusters. Io then used the Atlas' beam sabers to propel his MS towards the surface, but the right beam saber ran out of energy due to its use in the battle. He was then rescued by Bianca Carlyle in her damaged RX-77AQ Guncannon Aqua

Due to damages received in this sortie, the Atlas Gundam was forced to sit out the battle between the South Sea Alliance's Border Patrol and the Spartan, with Io piloting a RGM-79C[G] GM Ground Type-C instead. 

In the manga, the Atlas Gundam participated in the operation to capture the Psycho Zaku pilots at the Rig. While the Atlas Gundam displayed exceptional performance, taking out an entire team of Z'Goks and Zaku Marine Types, Fisher Ness's quick thinking allows the Prober-class submarine carrying the pilots to escape after luring the Gundam to the Zock operated by Daryl Lorenz's team, which fired on the Gundam and forced it to evade, losing the submarine in the process (much to Io's and Monica's chagrin). 

Following the failure at the Rig, the Atlas Gundam was loaded into a landing craft and used to stop the launch of the Psycho Zaku at the Taal volcano base. The landing craft is shot down by Daryl's Big Gun, but he and Bianca escape at the last moment and attempt to find a way in the volcano base while defeating enemy units underwater.

Gallery

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Notes and Trivia

Reference

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1/144 HGGT "RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.)" instruction manual, BANDAI, 2017

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