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{{Infobox/Mobile Weapon
 
|image=RX-78GP03(GUNDAM GP03 DENDROBIUM) front.jpg;Front
 
|image=RX-78GP03(GUNDAM GP03 DENDROBIUM) front.jpg;Front
 
RX-78GP03(GUNDAM GP03 DENDROBIUM) back.jpg;Rear
 
RX-78GP03(GUNDAM GP03 DENDROBIUM) back.jpg;Rear
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|environment=Space
 
|environment=Space
 
|type=Weapon
 
|type=Weapon
|OfficialName=Gundam "Dendrobium"<br>ガンダム試作3号機 "デンドロビウム"
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|kanji=RX-78GP03,RX-78GP03D ガンダム試作3号機 "デンドロビウム"
 
|archetype=RX-78GP00 Gundam "Blossom", RX-78GP03S Gundam "Stamen"~C
|designation=RX-78GP03,RX-78GP03D
 
|archetype=RX-78GP00 Gundam "Blossom", RX-78GP03S Gundam "Dendrobium Stamen"~C
 
 
|first=November 10, 0083
 
|first=November 10, 0083
 
|last=November 10, 0083
 
|last=November 10, 0083
 
|era=Universal Century
 
|era=Universal Century
 
|mechdesigner=Hajime Katoki
 
|mechdesigner=Hajime Katoki
|series=Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory~11~13, Gundam Evolve, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust, 30th Gundam Perfect Mission,
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|series=Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory~11~13, Gundam Evolve~4, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust, 30th Gundam Perfect Mission,
 
|manufacturer=Anaheim Electronics,
 
|manufacturer=Anaheim Electronics,
 
|operator=Earth Federation Forces,
 
|operator=Earth Federation Forces,
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|weight=453.1
 
|weight=453.1
 
|maxaccel=5.00
 
|maxaccel=5.00
|armor=Gundarium Alloy
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|armor=Luna Titanium Alloy
 
|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
 
|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
 
|poweroutput=38900
 
|poweroutput=38900
 
|propRocketThrusters=6 x 377500
 
|propRocketThrusters=6 x 377500
|paccommodation=Pilot only~in [[RX-78GP03S Gundam "Dendrobium Stamen"]] cockpit
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|paccommodation=Pilot only~in [[RX-78GP03S Gundam "Stamen"]] cockpit
|armaments=Mega Beam Cannon
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|fixedArmaments=Mega Beam Cannon
 
2 x Large Claw Arm
 
2 x Large Claw Arm
 
-2 x Large Beam Saber
 
-2 x Large Beam Saber
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84-tube Micro Missile Pod (Evolve version)
 
84-tube Micro Missile Pod (Evolve version)
 
Demolition Chain
 
Demolition Chain
|OptionalEquip=BOWA XBR-M-82-05H Beam Rifle~for GP03S Stamen
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|handheldArmaments=BOWA XBR-M-82-05H Beam Rifle~for GP03S Stamen
 
-Jutte
 
-Jutte
 
Folding Bazooka~for GP03S Stamen
 
Folding Bazooka~for GP03S Stamen
 
Folding Shield~for GP03S Stamen
 
Folding Shield~for GP03S Stamen
|SpecEquip=I-Field Generator
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|standardEquipment=I-Field Generator
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? x Flare
Chaff Launchers
 
 
2 x Weapons Container
 
2 x Weapons Container
|optionalEquipments=Central Container [0083: HoS]
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|optionalEquipment=Central Container [0083: HoS]
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}}The '''RX-78GP03''' ('''RX-78GP03D''') '''Gundam "Dendrobium"''' (aka '''Dendrobium''', '''GP03''') is the third unit of the ''Gundam Development Project'', and the combination of both the mobile suit unit - the [[RX-78GP03S Gundam "Dendrobium Stamen"]] - and the armed base "Orchis". It was first featured in the OVA series ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory]]'' and later, the Episode 4 of [[Gundam Evolve]] motion pictures. It was piloted by Anaheim test pilot [[Defrah Kar]] and Federation MS pilot [[Kou Uraki]].
 
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{{Quote|[[Mora Boscht]]|They call this thing a mobile suit?}}
 
The '''RX-78GP03''' ('''RX-78GP03D''') '''Gundam "Dendrobium"''' (aka '''Dendrobium''', '''GP03''') is the third unit of the ''Gundam Development Project'', and the combination of the mobile suit unit - the [[RX-78GP03S Gundam "Stamen"]] - and the armed base "Orchis". It was introduced in the OVA series ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory]]'' and also featured in Episode 4 of [[Gundam Evolve]]. It was initially piloted by Anaheim test pilot [[Defrah Kar]], and later by Federation MS pilot [[Kou Uraki]].
   
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
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The goal of the [[Gundam Development Project]] was to create the most powerful mobile weapon. To that end, [[RX-78GP01 Gundam "Zephyranthes"|Unit 1]] focused on maximizing the maneuverability and mobility of a mobile suit, while [[RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis"|Unit 2]] sought to combine the strongest mobile weapon with the strongest strategic weapon. Finally, Unit 3 sought to combine the versatility of a mobile suit with the heavy firepower of a mobile armor.<ref name="NG">[[1/144 Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Model Series]] RX-78GP03S Gundam GP03S (1992) instruction manual</ref><ref name="EB">Mobile Suit Gundam - MS Encyclopedia Part 7: Delaz Conflict (Part 2) (1992), p.71</ref>
As described in the MG model manual and ''MS encyclopedia'', while the initial two designs of the [[Gundam Development Project]] were specifically designed for an offensive role, the [[Earth Federation Forces]] also needed a design for territorial defense in space, also known as Area Dominance tactic. In the Area Dominance Tactic, the battalion group will be small, may be even just a single unit, but need to be able to hold on to that region and fight against numerous enemies with a vast amount of firepower. Furthermore, if it's a single unit, it needs to be able to move around a large area of space rapidly to defend all the incoming enemies. Since the [[Earth Federation]] forces were interested in the power of mobile armors deployed by [[Zeon]] forces during the [[One Year War]], they had specifically ordered the unit to be a model using mobile armor technology. The result of this was the massive "Dendrobium" mobile weapon. It was not really a mobile armor, but a combination of a mobile suit, the "''Stamen"'', and the armed base "''Orchis"''.
 
   
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Developed for base defense in space, the Gundam "Dendrobium" consisted of two parts: the mobile suit [[RX-78GP03S Gundam "Stamen"|Gundam "Stamen"]] and the Armed Base "Orchis".<ref name="EB"/> The "Orchis" was essentially a massive mobile arsenal, featuring a variety of weapons and allowing the "Dendrobium" to switch to different weapons after deployment for different battle scenarios, from long range to close range combat. In addition to its massive array of weapons, the "Orchis" also boasted impressive mobility thanks to its large propellant capacity, and was able to rival a [[Principality of Zeon|Zeon]] mobile armor in combat abilities.<ref name="EB2">Mobile Suit Gundam - MS Encyclopedia Part 7: Delaz Conflict (Part 2) (1992), p.67</ref> It was also equipped with a large I-Field generator on its right side for protection against beam weapons.<ref>[[High Grade Mechanics]] RX-78GP03 Dendrobium (2001) instruction manual</ref>
Developed at the [[Von Braun]] city facility and field tested at [[Anaheim Electronics]]' [[La Vie en Rose]] orbital manufacturing plant, the GP03 Dendrobium was designed to have exceptional firepower and mobility with minimal use of manpower. Two large weapons containers containing sixteen weapon slots sat on the top of the GP03, enabling the pilot to engage in extended firefights without running out of ammunition. The slots were interchangeable and were able to carry different weapons. Extendable large claw arms mounted with large beam sabers were mounted on both sides of the unit's underbelly. A warship class mega beam cannon was mounted on the right, while an [[List of Universal Century Weapons#I-Field Barrier|I-field generator]] was mounted on left. The control unit for the Dendrobium was the [[RX-78GP03S Gundam "Dendrobium Stamen"]]. In cases of emergency or severe damage to the "''Orchis''", the "''Stamen''" could eject and escape to safety or continue the fight.
 
   
 
==Armaments==
 
==Armaments==
 
;*Mega Beam Cannon
 
;*Mega Beam Cannon
:A battleship-grade mega-particle cannon is installed on the ''Orchis'' right side. It is handled and fired via a pivoted control trigger to be used by Dendrobium Stamen's right arm and MS manipulator. The trigger provides better maneuverability and targeting adjustment of the gun. Its single beam shot is powerful enough to destroy Zeon's [[Musai-class Late Production Type|Musai-class]] or [[Zanzibar II-class|Zanzibar-class]] cruisers, but is ineffective against mobile weapons with I-Field capability. The Mega Beam Cannon's long and thick barrel can also be utilized as emergency charging weapon like a shot lance.
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:A battleship-grade mega-particle cannon is installed on the ''Orchis'' right side. It is handled and fired via a pivoted control trigger to be used by Stamen's right arm and MS manipulator. The trigger provides better maneuverability and targeting adjustment of the gun. Its single beam shot is powerful enough to destroy Zeon's [[Musai-class Late Production Type|Musai-class]] or [[Zanzibar II-class|Zanzibar-class]] cruisers, but is ineffective against mobile weapons with I-Field capability. The Mega Beam Cannon's long and thick barrel can also be utilized as emergency charging weapon like a shot lance.
   
 
;*Large Claw Arm
 
;*Large Claw Arm
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;*108-tube Micro Missile Pod
 
;*108-tube Micro Missile Pod
:Stored in the ''Orchis'' unit's weapons containers, the Micro Missile Pod is a large container which can store 36 micro missiles on each of the three sides for a total of 108 round capacity. When deployed, it is launched towards the enemy targets, and it fires a rapid salvo of micro missiles to bombard cluster of enemies. The micro missiles are capable of destroying the lightly armored Zeon MS such as [[MS-06F2 Zaku II F2 Type|Zakus]] and [[MS-09RII Rick Dom II|Doms]].
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:Stored in the ''Orchis'' unit's weapons containers, the Micro Missile Pod is a large container which can store 36 micro missiles on each of the three sides for a total of 108 round capacity. When deployed, it is launched towards the enemy targets, and it fires a rapid salvo of micro missiles to bombard cluster of enemies. The micro missiles are capable of destroying the lightly armored Zeon MS such as [[MS-06F-2 Zaku II F2 Type|Zakus]] and [[MS-09RII Rick Dom II|Doms]].
   
 
;*84-tube Micro Missile Pod
 
;*84-tube Micro Missile Pod
:Featured in [[Gundam Evolve]]'s Episode 4, the 84-tube Micro Missile Pod has similar appearance to the 108-Tube version, except that the 28 micro missiles are stored within each of the three rectangular panels, which open outwards after the container is being launched. The micro missiles are launched backwards to destroy persuing enemies.
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:Featured in [[Gundam Evolve]]'s Episode 4, the 84-tube Micro Missile Pod has similar appearance to the 108-tube version, except that the 28 micro missiles are stored within each of the three rectangular panels, which open outwards after the container is being launched. The micro missiles are launched backwards to destroy persuing enemies.
   
 
;*3-tube Large Missile Pod
 
;*3-tube Large Missile Pod
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;*XBR-BOWA M-82A Beam Rifle
 
;*XBR-BOWA M-82A Beam Rifle
:Stored in the ''Orchis'' unit's weapons containers. This beam rifle looks identical to the one used by the [[RX-78GP01-Fb Gundam Full Burnern "Zephyranthes"]], but its output has been improved. Can be used by the Dendrobium Stamen when it docked with the Orchis.
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:Stored in the ''Orchis'' unit's weapons containers. This beam rifle looks identical to the one used by the [[RX-78GP01-Fb Gundam Full Burnern "Zephyranthes"]], but its output has been improved. Can be used by the Stamen when it docked with the Orchis.
   
 
:;*Jutte
 
:;*Jutte
::Mounted on the underside of the Dendrobium Stamen's beam rifle, it is a small beam saber designed to catch enemy beam sabers, allowing the pilot to quickly counter when there is no time to draw out its main beam saber.
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::Mounted on the underside of the Stamen's beam rifle, it is a small beam saber designed to catch enemy beam sabers, allowing the pilot to quickly counter when there is no time to draw out its main beam saber.
   
 
;*Folding Bazooka
 
;*Folding Bazooka
:Stored in the ''Orchis'' unit's weapons container. It is specially designed for Dendrobium Stamen, and is usable whether the suit is operating alone or docked with the Orchis. It features a collapsible barrel for storage inside the Orchis' container, and retrievable via Stamen's Folding Arms. Like the Hyper Bazooka used by other Federation's mobile suits, the Folding Bazooka is technically a large projectile launcher which fires large-calibre rocket-propelled rounds to attack targets at long range. No mass-production MS's armor is able to stop this weapon. While very powerful, the rockets has a slow rate of fire and is most often used to take out slow, heavily armored targets. The Folding bazooka is magazine-fed and capable of carrying 6 rounds per magazine plus 1 round in its chamber.
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:Stored in the ''Orchis'' unit's weapons container. It is specially designed for the Stamen, and is usable whether the suit is operating alone or docked with the Orchis. It features a collapsible barrel for storage inside the Orchis' container, and retrievable via Stamen's Folding Arms. Like the Hyper Bazooka used by other Federation's mobile suits, the Folding Bazooka is technically a large projectile launcher which fires large-calibre rocket-propelled rounds to attack targets at long range. No mass-production MS's armor is able to stop this weapon. While very powerful, the rockets has a slow rate of fire and is most often used to take out slow, heavily armored targets. The Folding bazooka is magazine-fed and capable of carrying 6 rounds per magazine plus 1 round in its chamber.
   
 
;*Folding Shield
 
;*Folding Shield
:Stored in the ''Orchis'' unit's weapons container. It is specially designed for Dendrobium Stamen, and is collapsible along its vertical axis for storage inside the Orchis' container, and retrievable via Stamen's Folding Arms. The Folding Shield is mounted on the Stamen's forearms via a rotatable hinge and has top and bottom handles for better defense positioning. The shield can also store up to 4 e-pacs for the XBR-BOWA M-82A Beam Rifle, prolonging the rifle's operation time.
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:Stored in the ''Orchis'' unit's weapons container. It is specially designed for the Stamen, and is collapsible along its vertical axis for storage inside the Orchis' container, and retrievable via Stamen's Folding Arms. The Folding Shield is mounted on the Stamen's forearms via a rotatable hinge and has top and bottom handles for better defense positioning. The shield can also store up to 4 e-pacs for the XBR-BOWA M-82A Beam Rifle, prolonging the rifle's operation time.
   
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
 
;*Folding Arm
 
;*Folding Arm
:Each of the Dendrobium Stamen's forearms incorporate a large, foldable manipulator arm. They are used to retrieve the Stamen's own MS weapons and equipment such as beam rifles, folding bazookas, folding shields etc. from their storage racks inside the Orchis' weapons container pods.
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:Each of the Stamen's forearms incorporate a large, foldable manipulator arm. They are used to retrieve the Stamen's own MS weapons and equipment such as beam rifles, folding bazookas, folding shields etc. from their storage racks inside the Orchis' weapons container pods.
   
 
;*Tail Binder
 
;*Tail Binder
:Mounted on either sides of the Dendrobium Stamen's waist, the pair of tail binders serve to increase the suit's mobility and maneuverability. Besides having a thruster each, the binders are also used for AMBAC purposes due to their movable nature. Lastly, the tail binders also function as part of the docking system with the Orchis unit.
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:Mounted on either sides of the Stamen's waist, the pair of tail binders serve to increase the suit's mobility and maneuverability. Besides having a thruster each, the binders are also used for AMBAC purposes due to their movable nature. Lastly, the tail binders also function as part of the docking system with the Orchis unit.
   
 
;*Weapons Container
 
;*Weapons Container
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:The ''Orchis'' is equipped with an I-Field generator for defense from range beam attacks, though it could still be hit by physical attacks. The generator's greatest weakness was that the housing unit was exposed on the left side of the ''Orchis''. This drawback make it easier for an enemy to damage the I-Field Generator, as demonstrated by [[AMX-002 Neue Ziel]]'s all-range attacks.
 
:The ''Orchis'' is equipped with an I-Field generator for defense from range beam attacks, though it could still be hit by physical attacks. The generator's greatest weakness was that the housing unit was exposed on the left side of the ''Orchis''. This drawback make it easier for an enemy to damage the I-Field Generator, as demonstrated by [[AMX-002 Neue Ziel]]'s all-range attacks.
   
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;*Flare
;*Chaff Launchers
 
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:When the ''Dendrobium'' needed to escape from the battlefield, it could release flares to blind the enemy. In addition to visible light, the flares emitted massive amounts of infrared and radio waves, momentarily confusing enemy sensors.<ref>ケイブンシャの大百科別冊 機動戦士ガンダム0083 STARDUST MEMORY 光芒編 (1993), p.60-63</ref>
:The Dendrobium is equipped with numerous Chaff Launchers all around the body of ''Orchis'' unit. In situation where it requires a speedy retreat from battlefield, the Dendroium could launch a large salvo of chaffs to blind and distract enemies for a short period of time.
 
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
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===Attack on ''La vie en Rose''===
The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" was the third unit built as part of the Gundam Development Project. Unlike the first two the Dendrobium was never brought down to Earth, instead remaining in space aboard the ''[[La Vie en Rose (Gundam)|La Vie en Rose]]'' under the supervision of Earth Federation Forces security officer [[Nakohha Nakato]] and [[Anaheim Electronics]] systems engineer [[Lucette Audevie]]. After the [[Delaz Fleet]] used a nuclear warhead to destroy a third of the Federation forces at [[Solomon|Konpei Island]] for the naval review, and the subsequent mutual destruction of both the "Zephyranthes" and "Physalis", the '' [[Albion (MSC-07)]]'' docked at the La Vie en Rose for resupply and repairs. During that time both captain [[Eiphar Synapse]] and pilot Kou Uraki argued that they should be given the "Orchis" and "Stamen" components so that they could continue their pursuit of Gato. However Nakoha Nakato would not allow them to take the mobile weapon. Lucette Audevie, who was in charge of the "Dendrobium's" construction and development, helped the crew of the Albion to steal the mobile weapon at the cost of her own life.
 
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The development of GP03 was handled by a different team from the GP01 and the GP02.{{Ref|0083: SM|11}} It rolled out of Anaheim Electronics' [[Von Braun]] factory on October 4, U.C. 0083, and began trial at the dock ship ''[[La Vie en Rose]]'' on October 28.<ref name="0083_timeline">MS Encyclopedia NO.07 - Delaz Conflict - Part 2 (1992), p.55-57</ref> [[Jamitov Hymen]], unsatisfied with the Gundam Development Project, intentionally leaked intelligence on the GP03 to the [[Cima Fleet]]. Because of this, the ''La Vie en Rose'' was attacked by a large number of [[MS-06F-2 Zaku II F2 Type]] and [[MS-14F Gelgoog Marine]] on November 1.<ref>Mobile Suit Bible 56 (2020)</ref><ref name="GE">[[Gundam Evolve]] Episode 4: RX-78 GP03 Dendrobium</ref>
   
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Anaheim Electronics test pilot [[Defrah Kar]], against the advice of her colleague [[Lucette Audevie]], deployed in the Gundam "Stamen" (which was in the Core Fighter-equipped P-Spec) to fight the attackers, but the Zeon mobile suits placed themselves between the Stamen and the ''La Vie en Rose'', preventing Defrah from firing on them. However, the Orchis armed base joined the battle and fired a 3-tube missile pod at the Zeon mobile suits, destroying several of them. Defrah then docked the Stamen with the Orchis, easily destroying the numerous Zeon suits with the combined Gundam "Dendrobium".<ref name="GE"/>
While it was designed for defensive use, pilot Kou Uraki would use the "Dendrobium" offensively in a series of devastating hit and run attacks against the [[Delaz Fleet]], returning to the Albion (the ship and the rest of its mobile suits staying to the rear away from combat) to be resupplied. With its large amount of missile ordnance, the "Dendrobium" made for a dangerous opponent for Gato's [[AMX-002 Neue Ziel]] which relied on its I-Field generator for most of its defense. Both machines were heavily damaged after their last confrontation outside of the colony the Delaz Fleet was dropping on North America, but only pilot Kou Uraki survived.
 
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After all of the Zeon attackers were apparently destroyed, Defrah separated the Stamen from the Orchis. However, one Gelgoog Marine was damaged but still functional. Its pilot, traumatized by the overwhelming power of the Dendrobium, fired its beam rifle at the Stamen, presumably killing Defrah and destroying the Stamen's Core Fighter.<ref name="GE"/>
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===Operation Stardust===
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On November 11, U.C. 0083, the {{Class|MSC-07 Albion}} received the Gundam "Stamen" and the "Orchis" armed base from the ''La vie en Rose''. Aboard the ''Albion'', the "Stamen" was docked with the "Orchis" armed base, and pilot [[Kou Uraki]] tried to familiarize himself with its complex fire controls. At 1518 hours, the ''Albion'' and the combined Gundam "Dendrobium" departed from the ''La vie en Rose'' to stop the [[Delaz Fleet]]'s attempt to drop a space colony on Earth.{{Ref|0083: SM|11}}<ref name="0083_timeline"/>
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On November 12, at 1006 hours, the GP03, which went ahead of the ''Albion'', engaged the Delaz Fleet in an attempt to open a whole in its defense line. It destroyed numerous enemy mobile suits with a micro missile pod. At 1050 hours, after noticing that Delaz Fleet mobile suits began withdrawing, the GP03 was attacked by the [[AMX-002 Neue Ziel]] mobile armor, piloted by Delaz Fleet ace [[Anavel Gato]]. Since both units were equipped with an I-Field generator, they became locked in combat, with neither side gaining an advantage. Though it managed to land a single large missile on the Neue Ziel, it had exhausted nearly all of its weapons by then. As the ''Albion'' had caught up to it, it returned to the ship for resupplies.{{Ref|0083: SM|12}}<ref name="0083_timeline"/>
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While the resupply was taking place, Uraki detached the "Stamen" and used it to head into combat once again.{{Ref|0083: SM|12}}
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After its resupply was finished, the Dendrobium headed into battle for the second time. It quickly engaged the Neue Ziel once again before destroying the bridge of the {{Class|Musai-class Late Production Type}} ''Peer Gynt''. As Uraki desperately tried to reach the colony, which was nearing the point of no return, Gato destroyed his I-Field generator using the Neue Ziel's wired claw arm before destroying its left weapon container with beam cannons.{{Ref|0083: SM|12}}
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Despite [[Peter Scott]]'s warning that he could not catch up to Gato at this rate, and that the [[Solar System II]] was about to fire, Uraki headed toward the falling colony at full force. Upon seeing the Cima Fleet flagship ''[[Zanzibar II-class|Lili Marleen]]'' sending out a guide beacon for its mobile suit team, Uraki fired the Dendrobium's beam cannon at the ship, sinking it. He then engaged Cima's [[AGX-04 Gerbera Tetra]] before using a explosive cable to sink a late production ''Musai''-class from the Cima Fleet. Enraged, Cima fired at the "Dendrobium" with the Gerbera Tetra's beam machine gun, damaging its thrusters. However, Uraki impaled the Gerbera Tetra with the Dendrobium's beam cannon and fired at it at point-blank range, destroying it and killing Cima.{{Ref|0083: SM|13}}
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After trying and failing to stop Gato from readjusting the orbit of the colony, Uraki returned to the Dendrobium and engaged in a final battle with the Neue Ziel. However, before the battle could be decided, they were interrupted by [[Bask Om]] firing the Solar System II at them, the "Orchis" armed base was severely damaged, but the "Stamen" remained relatively intact. After regaining consciousness, Kou detached from the ruined "Orchis" and, in a rage, futilely fired at Bask's approaching command ship.{{Ref|0083: SM|13}}
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On March 10, U.C. 0084, all data on the Gundam Development Project, including data on the GP03, was erased from the Federation records in order to cover up the truth behind the colony drop.{{Ref|0083: SM|13}}
   
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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;*Stamen & Weapon System
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:A variant of the Dendrobium, which consisted of the Stamen equipped with a simplified version of the Orchis, consisting of four boosters, the mega beam cannon, the I-Field generator, and four micro missile containers. The Stamen's weapons, including the long range beam rifle, are mounted on the side of the missile containers and can be retrieved using folding arms. This variant was first introduced in [[Gundam Fix Figuration]] and later appeared in ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion]]'' as the '''Stamen Weapon System'''. ''Rebellion'' also established that the Stamen Weapon System was propelled by a electric propulsion engine that ejects ionized Minovsky particles, with the implication that it was the predecessor to the Minovsky Drive.
 
;*[[Dendrobium Prototype "Night Fighter"]]
 
;*[[Dendrobium Prototype "Night Fighter"]]
 
;*[[GP03-2 Dendrobium II]]
 
;*[[GP03-2 Dendrobium II]]
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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===Lineart===
 
<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
 
<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
Orchis-morishita.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium: illusration by Naochika Morishita
 
 
ms_gp03_c.gif|Side Views
 
ms_gp03_c.gif|Side Views
 
rx-78gp03-docking.gif|Stamen separated from Orchis
 
rx-78gp03-docking.gif|Stamen separated from Orchis
 
GP03 Dendrobium 1.gif|Docking mechanism
 
GP03 Dendrobium 1.gif|Docking mechanism
 
rx-78gp03-largeclaw.gif|Large Claw Arm
 
GP03 Dendrobium 2.gif|Large Claw Arm mechanism
 
GP03 Dendrobium 2.gif|Large Claw Arm mechanism
rx-78gp03-weaponspod.gif|Weapon Containers
 
rx-78gp03-largeclaw.gif|Large Claw Arm
 
 
rx-78gp03-clawarm.jpg|Large Beam Saber
 
rx-78gp03-clawarm.jpg|Large Beam Saber
rx-78gp03-largemissilepod.jpg|Large missile pod
 
 
rx-78gp03-megabeamcannon.gif|Mega beam cannon
 
rx-78gp03-megabeamcannon.gif|Mega beam cannon
 
rx-78gp03-weaponspod.gif|Weapon Containers
 
rx-79gp03-micromissilepod.gif|108-tube Micro Missile Pod
 
rx-78gp03-largemissilepod.jpg|3-tube Large Missile Pod
 
rx-78gp03s-bazooka-closed.gif|Folding bazooka (folded)
 
rx-78gp03s-bazooka-closed.gif|Folding bazooka (folded)
 
rx-78gp03s-bazooka-open.gif|Folding bazooka (unfolded)
 
rx-78gp03s-bazooka-open.gif|Folding bazooka (unfolded)
 
rx-78gp03s-shield.jpg|Folding shield
 
rx-78gp03s-shield.jpg|Folding shield
 
0083_4.jpeg|Central Container from [[Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust|0083: Hero of Stardust]]: linearts and comments by Masafumi Matsuura
rx-79gp03-micromissilepod.gif|Micro missile pod
 
Rx-78gp03_p00_SDGundamCarddasMaster.jpg|SD Gundam Dendrobium as featured in Gundam Carddas Master collectible card series
 
122852.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium as featured in Gundam War card game
 
158420.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium as featured in Gundam War card game
 
RX-78GP03 Gundam Dendrobium.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium (from Gundam Perfect File)
 
Orchis-pointofnoreturn.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium and The Point of No Return (artwork)
 
Rx78gp03_p01_Newtype_Oct1992.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium as featured on the cover of Newtype magazine (October 1992)
 
Stamen-orchis-20070811.jpg|Orchis and Dendrobium Stamen: artwork for Newtype magazine
 
Gpo3-newtype42_800.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium as featured in [[Hajime Katoki]]'s Gundam Fix pictorial
 
Gp0-3-proto.jpg|RX-78GP03 trial version proto-type 3
 
Dendrobium Orchis specification and performance.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium: information display as seen on [[Gundam Evolve]] Episode 4 motion picture
 
GP03D specification and performance.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium: specification (Gundam Evolve 4)
 
Rx-78gp03_p02_FrontView_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium as seen on [[Gundam 0083]] OVA
 
Rx-78gp03_p03_SideProfile_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium: side profile (0083)
 
rx78gp03_p18_PanoramicCockpit_0083OVA_Episode11.jpg|[[Kou Uraki]] inside Gundam Dendrobium / Stamen's panoramic cockpit (0083)
 
rx78gp03_p19_MegaBeamCannon_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium prepares to fire Mega Beam Cannon (0083)
 
rx78gp03_p20_MegaBeamCannonTrigger_0083OVA_Episode13.jpg|Close-up of Gundam Dendrobium's Mega Beam Cannon trigger handle (0083)
 
Rx78gp03_p13_I-FieldGenerator_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Close-up of Gundam Dendrobium's activated I-Field Generator (0083)
 
Rx78gp03_p14_I-FieldBarrier_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium dispels beam attacks with I-Field barrier (0083)
 
Rx78gp03_p17_WeaponContainers_GundamEvolve_Volume4.jpg|Weapons being launched from Gundam Dendrobium's Weapon Containers (Gundam Evolve 4)
 
Rx78gp03_p09_FoldingArms_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium with fully extended Folding Arms (0083)
 
Rx78gp03_p17_LargeClawArm_GundamEvolve_Volume4.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium grabs a [[MS-14F Gelgoog Marine|Gelgoog Marine]] with Large Claw Arm (Gundam Evolve 4)
 
Rx-78gp03_p04_BeamRifle_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium armed with XBR-BOWA M-82A Beam Rifle (0083)
 
Rx78gp03_p08_BeamRifle_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium fires XBR-BOWA M-82A Beam Rifle (0083)
 
Rx78gp03_p10_FoldingBazookas_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium armed with Folding Bazookas (0083)
 
rx78gp03_p22_LargeBeamSaber_0083OVA_Episode13.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium armed with Large Beam Saber (0083)
 
Rx78gp03_p12_LargeBeamSaber_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium attacks the [[Musai-class Late Production Type|Musai]] cruiser ''Peer Gynt'' with Large Beam Saber (0083)
 
amx002_p08_VersusGundamGP03_Gundam0083OVA_Episode13.jpg|Beam Saber duel between [[AMX-002 Neue Ziel|Neue Ziel]](left) and Gundam Dendrobium (0083)
 
Rx-78gp03_p05_MicroMissilePod_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium's 108-tube Micro Missile Pod in action (0083)
 
Rx78gp03_p16_108-TubeMicroMissilePod_GundamEvolve_Volume4.jpg|Close-up of Gundam Dendrobium's 108-tube Micro Missile Pod (Gundam Evolve 4)
 
Rx78gp03_p15_84-TubeMicroMissilePod_GundamEvolve_Volume4.jpg|Close-up of Gundam Dendrobium's 84-tube Micro Missile Pod (Gundam Evolve 4)
 
Rx78gp03_p11_3-TubeMissilePods_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Close-up of the launched 3-Tube Large Missile Pods with rocket boosters deteched (0083)
 
Rx78gp03_p06_DChainMine_0083-OVA_episode13.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium (bottom right) launches Demolition Chain to encircle a Cima Fleet's Musai cruiser (0083)
 
rx78gp03_p07_DChainMine-Warhead_0083-OVA_episode13.jpg|Close-up of the Demolition Chain's warhead (0083)
 
rx78gp03_p21_SelfDefence_0083OVA_Episode13.jpg|Partially damaged Gundam Dendrobium in self-defence (0083)
 
amx002_p10_DeadlyEmbrace_Gundam0083OVA_Episode13.jpg|Neue Ziel grabs the Gundam Dendrobium with Sub-Arms (0083)
 
0083_4.jpg|Central Container
 
EarlyDendrobium1.jpg|Early Design
 
EarlyDendrobium2.jpg|Another Early Design
 
 
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===Fan Art===
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===Anime===
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====[[Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory]]====
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5a5182e6ce71ce58cd53acc1e595268b.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium: CG art by Sandrum
 
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Gundam "Dendrobium" Front 01 (0083 Ep11).PNG|Front (Ep 11)
 
rx78gp03_p18_PanoramicCockpit_0083OVA_Episode11.jpg|[[Kou Uraki]] inside Gundam Dendrobium/Stamen's panoramic cockpit (Ep 11)
 
Rx-78gp03_p03_SideProfile_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Side (Ep 12)
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Gundam "Dendrobium" Rear 01 (0083 Ep12).png|Rear (Ep 12)
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Gundam "Dendrobium" 108-tube Micro Missile Pod Deploying 02 (0083 Ep12).PNG|Launching 108-tube Micro Missile Pod (Ep 12)
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Gundam "Dendrobium" 108-tube Micro Missile Pod 01 (0083 Ep12).png|108-tube Micro Missile Pod (Ep 12)
 
Rx-78gp03_p05_MicroMissilePod_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Micro Missiles launching from 108-tube Micro Missile Pod (Ep 12)
 
Rx78gp03_p11_3-TubeMissilePods_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Close-up of the launched 3-Tube Large Missile Pods with rocket boosters detached (Ep 12)
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Gundam "Dendrobium" Mega Beam Cannon 01 (0083 Ep12).png|Mega Beam Cannon (Ep 12)
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Gundam "Dendrobium" Mega Beam Cannon Firing 01 (0083 Ep12).png|Firing Mega Beam Cannon (Ep 12)
 
Rx78gp03_p13_I-FieldGenerator_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Close-up of activated I-Field Generator (Ep 12)
 
Rx78gp03_p14_I-FieldBarrier_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Blocking beam shot with I-Field barrier (Ep 12)
 
Rx-78gp03_p04_BeamRifle_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Wielding XBR-BOWA M-82A Beam Rifle (Ep 12)
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Gundam "Dendrobium" Beam Rifle Firing 01 (0083 Ep12).PNG|Fires XBR-BOWA M-82A Beam Rifle (Ep 12)
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Gundam "Dendrobium" Folding Bazookas 01 (0083 Ep12).PNG|Using Folding Bazookas (Ep 12)
 
Rx78gp03_p09_FoldingArms_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Extending Folding Arms (Ep 12)
 
Rx78gp03_p12_LargeBeamSaber_0083OVA_Episode12.jpg|Attacking the [[Musai-class Late Production Type|Musai]] cruiser ''Peer Gynt'' with Large Beam Saber (Ep 12)
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0083 Dendrobium flares.jpg|Releasing flares (Ep 12)
 
rx78gp03_p07_DChainMine-Warhead_0083-OVA_episode13.jpg|Launching Demolition Chain (Ep 13)
 
Rx78gp03_p06_DChainMine_0083-OVA_episode13.jpg|Using Demolition Chain to encircle a Cima Fleet's Musai cruiser (Ep 13)
 
rx78gp03_p20_MegaBeamCannonTrigger_0083OVA_Episode13.jpg|Close-up of Mega Beam Cannon trigger handle (Ep 13)
 
rx78gp03_p22_LargeBeamSaber_0083OVA_Episode13.jpg|Large Beam Saber activated (Ep 13)
 
amx002_p08_VersusGundamGP03_Gundam0083OVA_Episode13.jpg|Beam Saber duel with [[AMX-002 Neue Ziel|Neue Ziel]] (Ep 13)
 
rx78gp03_p21_SelfDefence_0083OVA_Episode13.jpg|Firing Beam Rifle while damaged (Ep 13)
 
amx002_p10_DeadlyEmbrace_Gundam0083OVA_Episode13.jpg|Grabbed by Neue Ziel and its Sub-Arms (Ep 13)
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====Gundam Evolve Episode 4====
 
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Dendrobium Orchis specification and performance.jpg|Information display (1)
 
GP03D specification and performance.jpg|Information display (2)
 
Rx78gp03_p17_WeaponContainers_GundamEvolve_Volume4.jpg|Weapons being launched from the Weapon Containers
 
Rx78gp03_p16_108-TubeMicroMissilePod_GundamEvolve_Volume4.jpg|Close-up of 108-tube Micro Missile Pod
 
Rx78gp03_p15_84-TubeMicroMissilePod_GundamEvolve_Volume4.jpg|Close-up of 84-tube Micro Missile Pod
 
Rx78gp03_p17_LargeClawArm_GundamEvolve_Volume4.jpg|Grabbing a [[MS-14F Gelgoog Marine|Gelgoog Marine]] with Large Claw Arm
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===Illustrations & Artwork===
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RX-78GP03 Gundam Dendrobium.jpg|Artwork from Gundam Perfect File
 
Orchis-morishita.jpg|Illustration by Naochika Morishita
 
Orchis-pointofnoreturn.jpg|Gundam Dendrobium and The Point of No Return
 
Rx78gp03_p01_Newtype_Oct1992.jpg|On the cover of Newtype magazine (October 1992)
 
Stamen-orchis-20070811.jpg|Artwork for Newtype magazine
 
Gpo3-newtype42_800.jpg|As featured in [[Hajime Katoki]]'s Gundam Fix pictorial
 
Gp0-3-proto.jpg|Trial plan Proto-type 3
 
Rx-78gp03_p00_SDGundamCarddasMaster.jpg|As featured in Gundam Carddas Master collectible card series
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SD GP03 F91.jpg|From SD Gundam Ultimate Encyclopedia
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EarlyDendrobium2.jpg|Early Design A "Silhouette Armored Gundam" by Shōji Kawamori
 
EarlyDendrobium1.jpg|Early Design B by Shōji Kawamori
 
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==[[Gunpla]]==
 
==[[Gunpla]]==
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HGM-Dendrobium.jpg|1/550 [[High Grade Mechanics]] RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" (2001): box art
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HGM-Dendrobium.jpg|[[High Grade Mechanics|HGM]] 1/550 RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" (2001): box art
 
GundamCollection GP03-vs-NeueZiel p01 front.jpg|[[Gundam Collection]] 1/400 "Gundam GP03 vs. [[AMX-002 Neue Ziel|Neue Ziel]] [Stardust Memory Final Stage]" double pack (2006): box art
File:Hguc-rx-78-gp03-dendrobium-pa.jpg|1/144 [[HGUC]] RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" (2002): box art
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File:Hguc-rx-78-gp03-dendrobium-pa.jpg|[[HGUC]] 1/144 RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" (2002): box art
GundamCollection GP03-vs-NeueZiel p01 front.jpg|1/400 Gundam Collection "Gundam GP03 vs. [[AMX-002 Neue Ziel|Neue Ziel]] [Stardust Memory Final Stage]" double pack (2006): box art
 
 
BB Senshi 207.jpg|[[SD Gundam BB Senshi]] #207 Gundam RX-78GP03D (2000): box art
 
BB Senshi 207.jpg|[[SD Gundam BB Senshi]] #207 Gundam RX-78GP03D (2000): box art
 
Gundam Dendrobium Orchis.jpeg|1/144 HGUC RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" (2002): finished model display
 
Gundam Dendrobium Orchis.jpeg|1/144 HGUC RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" (2002): finished model display
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==Action Figures==
 
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MSiA_rx78gp03_p01.jpg|[[Mobile Suit in Action!!|Mobile Suit in Action (MSiA / MIA)]] RX-78GP03 "Gundam Dendrobium" action figure set (2001): package front view.
 
MSiA_rx78gp03_p01.jpg|[[Mobile Suit in Action!!|Mobile Suit in Action (MSiA / MIA)]] RX-78GP03 "Gundam Dendrobium" action figure set (2001): package front view.
MSiA_rx78gp03_p02_Stamen.jpg|RX-78GP03S "Gundam Dendrobium Stamen" action figure as part of MSiA / MIA RX-78GP03 "Gundam Dendrobium" (2001): content front view.
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MSiA_rx78gp03_p02_Stamen.jpg|RX-78GP03S "Gundam Stamen" action figure as part of MSiA / MIA RX-78GP03 "Gundam Dendrobium" (2001): content front view.
 
UN2_rx78gop03_p01.jpg|[[Mobile Suit Gundam Universal Unit|Universal Unit (UN2)]] RX-78GP03 "Gundam Dendrobium" figure set (2016): package front view.
 
UN2_rx78gop03_p01.jpg|[[Mobile Suit Gundam Universal Unit|Universal Unit (UN2)]] RX-78GP03 "Gundam Dendrobium" figure set (2016): package front view.
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==Gashapon==
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Gundam GP03 Dendrobium Next P.jpg
 
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==Notes and Trivia==
 
==Notes and Trivia==
 
*The use of a large powerful mobile armor shell/external unit, controlled by a mobile suit, had only been explored again in UC with the [[RX-78KU-01 Kurwenal]] and [[NZ-999 Neo Zeong]]. However, similar concepts have also been introduced in [[Cosmic Era]] ([[Mobile suit Embedded Tactical Enforcer]]), [[Anno Domini]] ([[GNR-001 GN Arms]] and [[GNMA-XCVII Alvatore]]), and [[Regild Century]] ([[VGMM-La01a Dharma]]). Such concept is seldom seen, even across different universes, as such large support units are typically more expensive to manufacture and unwieldy.
*The use of a powerful mobile armor with fast acceleration, heavy defense, and vast firepower has only few further developments along this concept in the Universal Century timeline, and most were not used for Area Dominance, but for long range assault against enemy strongholds. However, the concept of Area Dominance is carried over, but instead uses the more agile and versatile transformable or mode-change mobile suit, such as the [[ORX-005 Gaplant TR-5 (Hrairoo)]] and the [[RX-178+FXA-05D Super Gundam]]. Other examples can be seen in the earlier [[HFA-78-3 Heavy Full Armor 7th Gundam]], [[MSA-0011(Bst) S Gundam Booster Unit Type Plan 303E "Deep Striker"]], [[ORX-005 Gaplant TR-5 (Fiver)]], and the [[LM314V23/24 V2 Assault-Buster Gundam]].
 
 
*The design of the Dendrobium was referenced in Marvel Comics' ''Marvel MangaVerse'' series as a weapons platform for the character Iron Maiden AKA Antoinette Stark, who used it to battle a Godzilla-like version of the Hulk.
*The use of a large powerful mobile armor shell /external unit, controlled by a mobile suit, had only been explored again in UC with the [[NZ-999 Neo Zeong]]. However, similar concepts have also been introduced in Cosmic Era ([[Mobile suit Embedded Tactical Enforcer]]) and Anno Domini ([[GNR-001 GN Arms]] and [[GNMA-XCVII Alvatore]]). Such concept is seldomly seen, as even across different universes, such large support units are typically more expensive to manufacture and unwieldy, and was typically considered as a prototype toward shrinking its power to a mobile suit size.
 
 
*With the price of 28000 yen, the GP03 Dendrobium is the most expensive [http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/Gunpla#High_Grade High Grade (HG)] 1/144 model kit released by Bandai, more expensive than the same grade model kit of Neo Zeong (27000 yen), METEOR Unit + Freedom Gundam (8000 yen), GN Arms Type-E + Gundam Exia (5500 yen) or GN Arms Type-D + Gundam Dynames (6000 yen). However, the price of HG 1/144 model kit of GP03S Gundam Stamen without the Dendrobium is 1600 yen only.
*The design of the Dendrobium has also found its way into non-mecha anime shows such as Digimon. The Ultimate level digimon [http://www.digimon.wikia.com/wiki/CannonBeemon CannonBeemon] possesses a similar design style to the Dendrobium and is also used in area dominance to defend its "Royal Base"
 
*The design was referenced in Marvel Comics' ''Marvel MangaVerse'' series as a weapons platform for the character Iron Maiden AKA Antoinette Stark, who used it to battle a Godzilla-like version of the Hulk.
 
*With the price of 28000 yen, the GP03 Dendrobium is the most expensive [http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/Gunpla#High_Grade High Grade (HG)] 1/144 model kit released by Bandai, more expensive than the same grade model kit of Neo Zeong (27000 yen), METEOR Unit + Freedom Gundam (8000 yen), GN Arms Type-E + Gundam Exia (5500 yen) or GN Arms Type-D + Gundam Dynames (6000 yen). However, the price of HG 1/144 model kit of GP03 Gundam Stamen without the Dendrobium is 1600 yen only.
 
*In some ''[[Super Robot Wars]]'' series, the Dendrobium can be deployed on the earth based scenarios if the GP-03 Stamen has a Minovsky craft on its part slots.
 
*In part three of the [[Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G]],a 1/144 HG [[RX-78GP03D Gundam "Dendrobium Orchis"]] appears in the final tournament.
 
*The Stamen unit of Dendrobium appears as a playable suit in the Gundam Vs series. While it is normally equipped with the dual bazookas included with the Orchis's weapon pack, it can summon the unit's missile containers and use the demolition chain as a jump rope.
 
**In NEXT Plus, the Orchis unit is a boss unit but the Gundam doesn't separate from Orchis as does Strike Freedom in the Meteor. It is impervious to all projectiles thanks to its I-field though it can be worn out with enough damage.
 
**It makes an appearance in Full Boost and gains the usage of the large beam sabers and beam cannon and its finisher in EX Mode has it docking with the entire unit and blasting the opponent with the beam cannon after impaling it with its barrel, mirroring Cima's death as it destroyed the Gerbera Tetra.
 
 
* Follow the flower theme naming of other GP series, [[:wikipedia:Orchis|Orchis]] is a genus in the orchid family.
 
* Follow the flower theme naming of other GP series, [[:wikipedia:Orchis|Orchis]] is a genus in the orchid family.
* Due to the Orchis's immense size, the HG Gunpla kit for the Dendrobium as a whole is as large as some Perfect Grade kits.
 
   
==Reference==
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Gff-orchis.jpg|[[Gundam Fix Figuration]] #0034 RX-78GP03S Gundam "Dendrobium Stamen" and Weapon System: specification
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Gff-orchis.jpg|[[Gundam Fix Figuration]] #0034 RX-78GP03S Gundam "Stamen" and Weapon System: specification
0083_4.jpeg|Gundam Dendrobium's Central Container from [[Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust|0083: Hero of Stardust]]: design and comments by Masafumi Matsuura
 
 
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==External Links==
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==External links==
*[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/0083/rx-78gp03.htm RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" on MAHQ.net]
 
   
 
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They call this thing a mobile suit?

Mora Boscht

The RX-78GP03 (RX-78GP03D) Gundam "Dendrobium" (aka Dendrobium, GP03) is the third unit of the Gundam Development Project, and the combination of the mobile suit unit - the RX-78GP03S Gundam "Stamen" - and the armed base "Orchis". It was introduced in the OVA series Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory and also featured in Episode 4 of Gundam Evolve. It was initially piloted by Anaheim test pilot Defrah Kar, and later by Federation MS pilot Kou Uraki.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

The goal of the Gundam Development Project was to create the most powerful mobile weapon. To that end, Unit 1 focused on maximizing the maneuverability and mobility of a mobile suit, while Unit 2 sought to combine the strongest mobile weapon with the strongest strategic weapon. Finally, Unit 3 sought to combine the versatility of a mobile suit with the heavy firepower of a mobile armor.[1][2]

Developed for base defense in space, the Gundam "Dendrobium" consisted of two parts: the mobile suit Gundam "Stamen" and the Armed Base "Orchis".[2] The "Orchis" was essentially a massive mobile arsenal, featuring a variety of weapons and allowing the "Dendrobium" to switch to different weapons after deployment for different battle scenarios, from long range to close range combat. In addition to its massive array of weapons, the "Orchis" also boasted impressive mobility thanks to its large propellant capacity, and was able to rival a Zeon mobile armor in combat abilities.[3] It was also equipped with a large I-Field generator on its right side for protection against beam weapons.[4]

Armaments

  • Mega Beam Cannon
A battleship-grade mega-particle cannon is installed on the Orchis right side. It is handled and fired via a pivoted control trigger to be used by Stamen's right arm and MS manipulator. The trigger provides better maneuverability and targeting adjustment of the gun. Its single beam shot is powerful enough to destroy Zeon's Musai-class or Zanzibar-class cruisers, but is ineffective against mobile weapons with I-Field capability. The Mega Beam Cannon's long and thick barrel can also be utilized as emergency charging weapon like a shot lance.
  • Large Claw Arm
The Orchis unit is equipped with two large claw arms on its underside in case of enemy units penetrating its I-Field. The claw arms can be used for grabbing enemy unit and causing massive damage with a combination of the claw arm's strength and the momentum built up by the Dendrobium unit. For extra offensive power during close combat situation, each large claw arm is equipped with a large beam saber.
  • Large Beam Saber
The hilt of Large Beam Saber is stored inside the Orchis' large claw arm. Like most MS-sized beam saber, it is a cylindrical device held by the claw arm's pincer when deployed and is powered by an rechargeable energy capacitor. The enormous beam blade generated is capable of cutting through any metal that has not been treated with anti-beam coating, and can slice off the deck of Zeon's Musai-class Late Production Type cruiser with ease.
  • 108-tube Micro Missile Pod
Stored in the Orchis unit's weapons containers, the Micro Missile Pod is a large container which can store 36 micro missiles on each of the three sides for a total of 108 round capacity. When deployed, it is launched towards the enemy targets, and it fires a rapid salvo of micro missiles to bombard cluster of enemies. The micro missiles are capable of destroying the lightly armored Zeon MS such as Zakus and Doms.
  • 84-tube Micro Missile Pod
Featured in Gundam Evolve's Episode 4, the 84-tube Micro Missile Pod has similar appearance to the 108-tube version, except that the 28 micro missiles are stored within each of the three rectangular panels, which open outwards after the container is being launched. The micro missiles are launched backwards to destroy persuing enemies.
  • 3-tube Large Missile Pod
Stored in the Orchis unit's weapons containers, the Large Missile Pod is a bundle of 3 large missiles with a detachable small rocket booster at the back. When deployed, it is launched toward the the targeted area, where the small rocket booster will be detached and each missile will home towards intended enemy targets. A single missile is capable of destroying Zeon mobile suits, but it is ineffective against heavily-armored mobile weapons, such as AMX-002 Neue Ziel.
  • Demolition Chain
Stored in the Orchis unit's weapons containers, it is a rocket-guided, 500 meter-plus long cable being encased with explosives. When deployed, the Demolition Chain is fired toward and surrounded the intended target, and detonates in close proximity without actually attached to the target. A single Demolition Chain is powerful enough to destroy a Zeon's Musai-class cruiser.
  • XBR-BOWA M-82A Beam Rifle
Stored in the Orchis unit's weapons containers. This beam rifle looks identical to the one used by the RX-78GP01-Fb Gundam Full Burnern "Zephyranthes", but its output has been improved. Can be used by the Stamen when it docked with the Orchis.
  • Jutte
Mounted on the underside of the Stamen's beam rifle, it is a small beam saber designed to catch enemy beam sabers, allowing the pilot to quickly counter when there is no time to draw out its main beam saber.
  • Folding Bazooka
Stored in the Orchis unit's weapons container. It is specially designed for the Stamen, and is usable whether the suit is operating alone or docked with the Orchis. It features a collapsible barrel for storage inside the Orchis' container, and retrievable via Stamen's Folding Arms. Like the Hyper Bazooka used by other Federation's mobile suits, the Folding Bazooka is technically a large projectile launcher which fires large-calibre rocket-propelled rounds to attack targets at long range. No mass-production MS's armor is able to stop this weapon. While very powerful, the rockets has a slow rate of fire and is most often used to take out slow, heavily armored targets. The Folding bazooka is magazine-fed and capable of carrying 6 rounds per magazine plus 1 round in its chamber.
  • Folding Shield
Stored in the Orchis unit's weapons container. It is specially designed for the Stamen, and is collapsible along its vertical axis for storage inside the Orchis' container, and retrievable via Stamen's Folding Arms. The Folding Shield is mounted on the Stamen's forearms via a rotatable hinge and has top and bottom handles for better defense positioning. The shield can also store up to 4 e-pacs for the XBR-BOWA M-82A Beam Rifle, prolonging the rifle's operation time.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Folding Arm
Each of the Stamen's forearms incorporate a large, foldable manipulator arm. They are used to retrieve the Stamen's own MS weapons and equipment such as beam rifles, folding bazookas, folding shields etc. from their storage racks inside the Orchis' weapons container pods.
  • Tail Binder
Mounted on either sides of the Stamen's waist, the pair of tail binders serve to increase the suit's mobility and maneuverability. Besides having a thruster each, the binders are also used for AMBAC purposes due to their movable nature. Lastly, the tail binders also function as part of the docking system with the Orchis unit.
  • Weapons Container
The Orchis unit has two weapons containers for carrying/storing various weapons in sixteen weapon slots. Weapons stored in the containers include a set of Demolition Chain Mines, 3-tube Missile Pods, sets of 108-tube Micro Missile Pods, and handheld weapons for the Stamen unit, such as beam rifles, folding bazookas, and folding shield.
  • Central Container
  • I-Field Generator
The Orchis is equipped with an I-Field generator for defense from range beam attacks, though it could still be hit by physical attacks. The generator's greatest weakness was that the housing unit was exposed on the left side of the Orchis. This drawback make it easier for an enemy to damage the I-Field Generator, as demonstrated by AMX-002 Neue Ziel's all-range attacks.
  • Flare
When the Dendrobium needed to escape from the battlefield, it could release flares to blind the enemy. In addition to visible light, the flares emitted massive amounts of infrared and radio waves, momentarily confusing enemy sensors.[5]

History

Attack on La vie en Rose

The development of GP03 was handled by a different team from the GP01 and the GP02.[6] It rolled out of Anaheim Electronics' Von Braun factory on October 4, U.C. 0083, and began trial at the dock ship La Vie en Rose on October 28.[7] Jamitov Hymen, unsatisfied with the Gundam Development Project, intentionally leaked intelligence on the GP03 to the Cima Fleet. Because of this, the La Vie en Rose was attacked by a large number of MS-06F-2 Zaku II F2 Type and MS-14F Gelgoog Marine on November 1.[8][9]

Anaheim Electronics test pilot Defrah Kar, against the advice of her colleague Lucette Audevie, deployed in the Gundam "Stamen" (which was in the Core Fighter-equipped P-Spec) to fight the attackers, but the Zeon mobile suits placed themselves between the Stamen and the La Vie en Rose, preventing Defrah from firing on them. However, the Orchis armed base joined the battle and fired a 3-tube missile pod at the Zeon mobile suits, destroying several of them. Defrah then docked the Stamen with the Orchis, easily destroying the numerous Zeon suits with the combined Gundam "Dendrobium".[9]

After all of the Zeon attackers were apparently destroyed, Defrah separated the Stamen from the Orchis. However, one Gelgoog Marine was damaged but still functional. Its pilot, traumatized by the overwhelming power of the Dendrobium, fired its beam rifle at the Stamen, presumably killing Defrah and destroying the Stamen's Core Fighter.[9]

Operation Stardust

On November 11, U.C. 0083, the MSC-07 Albion received the Gundam "Stamen" and the "Orchis" armed base from the La vie en Rose. Aboard the Albion, the "Stamen" was docked with the "Orchis" armed base, and pilot Kou Uraki tried to familiarize himself with its complex fire controls. At 1518 hours, the Albion and the combined Gundam "Dendrobium" departed from the La vie en Rose to stop the Delaz Fleet's attempt to drop a space colony on Earth.[6][7]

On November 12, at 1006 hours, the GP03, which went ahead of the Albion, engaged the Delaz Fleet in an attempt to open a whole in its defense line. It destroyed numerous enemy mobile suits with a micro missile pod. At 1050 hours, after noticing that Delaz Fleet mobile suits began withdrawing, the GP03 was attacked by the AMX-002 Neue Ziel mobile armor, piloted by Delaz Fleet ace Anavel Gato. Since both units were equipped with an I-Field generator, they became locked in combat, with neither side gaining an advantage. Though it managed to land a single large missile on the Neue Ziel, it had exhausted nearly all of its weapons by then. As the Albion had caught up to it, it returned to the ship for resupplies.[10][7]

While the resupply was taking place, Uraki detached the "Stamen" and used it to head into combat once again.[10]

After its resupply was finished, the Dendrobium headed into battle for the second time. It quickly engaged the Neue Ziel once again before destroying the bridge of the Musai-class Late Production Type Peer Gynt. As Uraki desperately tried to reach the colony, which was nearing the point of no return, Gato destroyed his I-Field generator using the Neue Ziel's wired claw arm before destroying its left weapon container with beam cannons.[10]

Despite Peter Scott's warning that he could not catch up to Gato at this rate, and that the Solar System II was about to fire, Uraki headed toward the falling colony at full force. Upon seeing the Cima Fleet flagship Lili Marleen sending out a guide beacon for its mobile suit team, Uraki fired the Dendrobium's beam cannon at the ship, sinking it. He then engaged Cima's AGX-04 Gerbera Tetra before using a explosive cable to sink a late production Musai-class from the Cima Fleet. Enraged, Cima fired at the "Dendrobium" with the Gerbera Tetra's beam machine gun, damaging its thrusters. However, Uraki impaled the Gerbera Tetra with the Dendrobium's beam cannon and fired at it at point-blank range, destroying it and killing Cima.[11]

After trying and failing to stop Gato from readjusting the orbit of the colony, Uraki returned to the Dendrobium and engaged in a final battle with the Neue Ziel. However, before the battle could be decided, they were interrupted by Bask Om firing the Solar System II at them, the "Orchis" armed base was severely damaged, but the "Stamen" remained relatively intact. After regaining consciousness, Kou detached from the ruined "Orchis" and, in a rage, futilely fired at Bask's approaching command ship.[11]

On March 10, U.C. 0084, all data on the Gundam Development Project, including data on the GP03, was erased from the Federation records in order to cover up the truth behind the colony drop.[11]

Variants

  • Stamen & Weapon System
A variant of the Dendrobium, which consisted of the Stamen equipped with a simplified version of the Orchis, consisting of four boosters, the mega beam cannon, the I-Field generator, and four micro missile containers. The Stamen's weapons, including the long range beam rifle, are mounted on the side of the missile containers and can be retrieved using folding arms. This variant was first introduced in Gundam Fix Figuration and later appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion as the Stamen Weapon System. Rebellion also established that the Stamen Weapon System was propelled by a electric propulsion engine that ejects ionized Minovsky particles, with the implication that it was the predecessor to the Minovsky Drive.

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Notes and Trivia

  • The use of a large powerful mobile armor shell/external unit, controlled by a mobile suit, had only been explored again in UC with the RX-78KU-01 Kurwenal and NZ-999 Neo Zeong. However, similar concepts have also been introduced in Cosmic Era (Mobile suit Embedded Tactical Enforcer), Anno Domini (GNR-001 GN Arms and GNMA-XCVII Alvatore), and Regild Century (VGMM-La01a Dharma). Such concept is seldom seen, even across different universes, as such large support units are typically more expensive to manufacture and unwieldy.
  • The design of the Dendrobium was referenced in Marvel Comics' Marvel MangaVerse series as a weapons platform for the character Iron Maiden AKA Antoinette Stark, who used it to battle a Godzilla-like version of the Hulk.
  • With the price of 28000 yen, the GP03 Dendrobium is the most expensive High Grade (HG) 1/144 model kit released by Bandai, more expensive than the same grade model kit of Neo Zeong (27000 yen), METEOR Unit + Freedom Gundam (8000 yen), GN Arms Type-E + Gundam Exia (5500 yen) or GN Arms Type-D + Gundam Dynames (6000 yen). However, the price of HG 1/144 model kit of GP03S Gundam Stamen without the Dendrobium is 1600 yen only.
  • Follow the flower theme naming of other GP series, Orchis is a genus in the orchid family.

References

  1. 1/144 Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Model Series RX-78GP03S Gundam GP03S (1992) instruction manual
  2. 2.0 2.1 Mobile Suit Gundam - MS Encyclopedia Part 7: Delaz Conflict (Part 2) (1992), p.71
  3. Mobile Suit Gundam - MS Encyclopedia Part 7: Delaz Conflict (Part 2) (1992), p.67
  4. High Grade Mechanics RX-78GP03 Dendrobium (2001) instruction manual
  5. ケイブンシャの大百科別冊 機動戦士ガンダム0083 STARDUST MEMORY 光芒編 (1993), p.60-63
  6. 6.0 6.1 Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory Episode 11, La Vie En Rose
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 MS Encyclopedia NO.07 - Delaz Conflict - Part 2 (1992), p.55-57
  8. Mobile Suit Bible 56 (2020)
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 Gundam Evolve Episode 4: RX-78 GP03 Dendrobium
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory Episode 12, Assault on the Point of No Return
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory Episode 13, A Storm Raging Through

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