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SVMS-01E - Union Flag Graham Aker Custom - Back View.jpg;Rear (MS Mode) |
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Svms-01e-flight.jpg;Flight Mode |
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− | SVMS-01E - Union Flag Graham Aker Custom Over Flag Type - Front View.jpg; |
+ | SVMS-01E - Union Flag Graham Aker Custom Over Flag Type - Front View.jpg;Over Flags' Ver. (MS Mode) |
− | SVMS-01E - Union Flag Graham Aker Custom Over Flag Type - MA View.jpg; |
+ | SVMS-01E - Union Flag Graham Aker Custom Over Flag Type - MA View.jpg;Over Flags' Ver. (Flight Mode) |
− | 104 SVMS-01E Graham's Union Flag Custom (from Mobile Suit Gundam 00);Video |
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|transformable=Yes |
|transformable=Yes |
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|production=Custom |
|production=Custom |
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+ | |usertype=Commander |
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|usage=High Mobility |
|usage=High Mobility |
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|environment=Aerial |
|environment=Aerial |
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|type=Suit |
|type=Suit |
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+ | |OfficialName=Graham's Union Flag Custom<br>グラハム専用ユニオンフラッグカスタム |
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|designation=SVMS-01E |
|designation=SVMS-01E |
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|archetype=SVMS-01 Union Flag~V |
|archetype=SVMS-01 Union Flag~V |
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|first=2307 |
|first=2307 |
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|last=2308 |
|last=2308 |
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|era=Anno Domini |
|era=Anno Domini |
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− | |series=Mobile Suit Gundam 00 |
+ | |series=Mobile Suit Gundam 00~4~20, Gundam Build Diver~12 |
|manufacturer=Union of Solar Energy and Free Nations |
|manufacturer=Union of Solar Energy and Free Nations |
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− | |operator=Union of Solar Energy and Free Nations, |
+ | |operator=Union of Solar Energy and Free Nations, Over Flags, Mass-Divers, Coalition of Volunteers |
− | |pilot=Graham Aker |
+ | |pilot=Graham Aker |
+ | |headheight=17.9 |
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+ | |emptyweight=66.6 |
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+ | |armor=E-Carbon, [[Anno Domini Technology#General mobile suit technology|Anti Beam Coating]] |
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− | |crew= |
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+ | |powerplant=Orbital Elevator;Solar Power Generation System, Battery |
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+ | |propulsion=4 x Plasma Jet Engine |
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− | |height=17.9 |
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− | |weight=66.6 |
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− | |maxaccel=12<ref name="s104"/> |
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− | |armor=E-Carbon, [[Anno Domini Technology#General_mobile_suit_technology|Anti Beam Coating]]<ref name="1/100overflag">1/100 SVMS-01O Over Flag manual</reF> |
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− | |powerplant=[[Orbital Elevator|Solar Energy System]], E-Carbon Armor~stores [[Wikipedia:Hydrogen|Hydrogen]]<ref name="HG Flag"/> |
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− | |propulsion=4 x Plasma Jet Engine<ref name="HG Flag">High Grade SVMS-01 Union Flag manual</ref> |
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|armaments=20mm Machine Gun |
|armaments=20mm Machine Gun |
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Defense Rod |
Defense Rod |
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− | Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword) |
+ | 2 x Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword) |
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− | Drum Cockpit |
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+ | |optionalFixedArmaments=? x Missile |
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− | G-System<ref name="s1novel 1"/> |
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+ | |optionalHandheldArmaments=GN Beam Saber |
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− | Visor AI |
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+ | Luminescence Facial Patterns |
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− | |OptionalEquip=? x Missile |
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− | *2 x 60mm Linear Gun |
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==Technology & Combat Characteristics== |
==Technology & Combat Characteristics== |
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+ | After his first battle with the [[GN-001 Gundam Exia]] and transfer to the [[Over Flags|anti-Gundam investigative taskforce]], [[Union]] ace pilot, [[Graham Aker]], asked for modifications to the [[SVMS-01 Union Flag]] (aka Flag) so that he could capture the Gundams.{{ref|G00|3}}<ref name="00-A">'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Archives' Book</ref><ref name="MS-I2015">'Mobile Suit Illustrated 2015' Book</ref><ref name="MS-I2013P">'Mobile Suit Illustrated 2013 [Popular Edition]' Book</ref> The brilliant Professor [[Ralph Eifman]], a central member of the Flag's development team, obliged and created the SVMS-01E Graham's Union Flag Custom (aka Custom Flag) in a single week as per Graham's request.{{ref|G00|3}}<ref name="hg">[[High Grade Gundam 00|HG00]] 1/144 SVMS-01E Graham's Union Flag Custom model kit manual</ref><ref name="En Website">[http://web.archive.org/web/20120513212454/http://gundam00.bandai-ent.com/SVMS-01E.php Archived Gundam 00 English Official Website Profile]</ref><ref name="00n12">[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00N]] Chapter 12</ref> While its performance is enhanced, the Custom Flag's design also ignores the stress placed on the pilot, and this is once again on Graham's orders.{{ref|G00|3}}<ref name="00-A"/><ref name="MS-I2015"/>{{ref|G00|18}} The mobile suit incorporated the Union's latest technology and while it retains the transformation system of the regular Flag, it also has a new High-Speed Flight mode.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="Jp Website">[http://www.gundam00.net/tv/ms/08b.html Gundam 00 Japanese Official Website – SVMS-01E Graham's Union Flag Custom Profile]</ref><ref name="Mech-1st">'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Mechanics 1st' Book</ref> This mode differ from the normal Flight mode in that the arms are positioned straight backwards, the sub wings are angled forward and the main wings swept back.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG">[[1/100 Gundam 00 Model Series|1/100]] SVMS-01O Over Flag model kit manual</ref> |
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− | [[Graham Aker]]'s Custom Flag is a modified Union Flag that has twice the speed of a standard Flag. The modifications include reinforcements to the joints, a new high-output backpack, anti-beam coating on the unit's surface (thus the black colored appearance) and a new model rifle designed by the Iris Corporation.<ref name="s1novel 1"/> One significant upgrade is the inclusion of an acceleration mechanism called the G-System which greatly accelerates the Custom Flag but a large drawback of this system is that the pilot will experience up to 12Gs of acceleration making it a double edged sword weapon.<ref name="s1novel 1">Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Season 1 Novel 1 "Celestial Being"</ref><ref name="s104">[[International Negotiations|Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Season 1 Episode 4 "International Negotiations"]]</ref> The Custom Flag would also be the base model of which the limited production [[SVMS-01O Over Flag]] series will be based off although they will not include the dangerous G-System system upgrade. |
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+ | Even in normal Flight mode, the Custom Flag's cruising speed was measured to be twice that of regular Flag's.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="Jp Website"/><ref name="Mech-1st"/>{{ref|G00|4}} To achieve this speed, the hydrogen fuel payload for its plasma jet engines is reduced, lightweight armor materials are utilized, and its flight units are switched to a large, high-output type that is difficult to control and thus not adopted by regular Flag.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="En Website"/><ref name="Jp Website"/><ref name="NG"/> The two bold weight reduction measures also allow the Custom Flag to be lighter than the regular Flag even with the installation of the larger flight units.<ref name="NG"/> The cost for the mobile suit's high speed is that even with the activation of the anti-G system, Graham will feel 12Gs of acceleration when turning at full speed.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="Jp Website"/>{{ref|G00|4}}<ref name="Dengeki">'Dengeki Data Collection - Mobile Suit Gundam 00 First Season' Book</ref> As a result, this mobile suit cannot be piloted by anyone else other than Graham.<ref name="Mech-1st"/><ref name="NG"/> However, even Graham admitted to having problems handling the high Gs after coughing up blood following his battle with the [[GNW-001 Gundam Throne Eins]].{{ref|G00|18}} |
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− | When the Over Flags are introduced, Graham exchanges the trial type linear rifle for the standard-issue model (a triple-barrelled design consisting of a 200mm main gun and two smaller 60mm guns) used by the rest of the Over Flag squadron. The Custom Flag at this point can only be distinguished from an Over Flag by the blue stripe on its rifle (compared to a white stripe on the Over Flags) and the fact that the Custom Flag carries its rifle in the left hand and mounts its defense rod on the right arm (the reverse is the case for all other Flags). |
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+ | The communication capabilities of the Custom Flag are enhanced as it serves as the commander's unit of the anti-Gundam investigative taskforce.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="Jp Website"/> Its head's internal structure remain mostly unchanged, but the blade antennas on both sides of the head have been enlarged and are now symmetrical.<ref name="00-A"/><ref name="Mech-1st"/> Other modifications include reinforced joints and anti-beam coating on the mobile suit's surface for better resistance to the Gundams’ beam weaponry.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="Jp Website"/><ref name="NG"/>{{ref|G00|4}} This coating is also the cause for the mobile suit's black-colored appearance.<ref name="NG"/><ref name="hg 2">[[High Grade Gundam 00|HG00]] 1/144 SVMS-01O Over Flag model kit manual</ref> As Graham is left-handed, the Custom Flag holds its rifle in the left hand and mounts the defense rod on the right forearm, opposite from most Flags.<ref name="MS-I2013P"/><ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/> To enable such a change, the software of the machine's fire control system is rewritten.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/> Overall, this mobile suit is customized for Graham’s use in both hardware and software.<ref name="Mech-1st"/><ref name="NG"/> |
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− | Fereshte Gundam Meister Fon Spaak explained that in order for the Custom Flag and the later Over Flag to fly two times faster than an ordinary Union Flag, it is equipped with a larger than normal flight pack and that the material used to make the armor is thinner in order to make the Custom Flag lighter. Thus, the ordinary Union Flags have heavier armor than the customized Union Flag. Graham's Custom Flag was later upgraded to the [[SVMS-01X Union Flag Custom II]], by using a GN Tau Drive removed from the [[GNX-603T GN-X]] assigned to him. |
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+ | The Graham's Union Flag Custom has mostly the same weaponry as the regular Flag, but the linear rifle was switched to a new prototype design with higher performance.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="Jp Website"/><ref name="NG"/>{{ref|G00|4}} The mobile suit changed to another new linear rifle following the official naming of the taskforce as the "Over Flags".<ref name="Mech-1st"/><ref name="NG"/><ref name="Jp Website 2">[http://www.gundam00.net/tv/ms/08c.html Gundam 00 Japanese Official Website – SVMS-01E Graham's Union Flag Custom (Over Flags' Ver.) Profile]</ref>{{ref|G00|15}} As a result, other than the position of the rifle and defense rod, the Custom Flag's appearance is similar to the Over Flags' [[SVMS-01O Over Flag]].<ref name="NG"/> In fact, the Over Flag is developed based on the Custom Flag, but as the two differ in their enhancements, they are treated as different machines.<ref name="MS-I2015"/><ref name="MS-I2013P"/><ref name="NG"/><ref name="GPF">The Official Gundam Perfect File Vol.45 – SVMS-01O Over Flag Mechanic File</ref> With the new linear rifle, the Custom Flag is known as Graham's Union Flag Custom (Over Flags' Ver.).<ref name="Mech-1st"/><ref name="NG"/><ref name="Jp Website 2"/><ref name="GPF"/> The mobile suit is eventually modified into the [[GN Drive Tau]]-powered [[SVMS-01X Union Flag Custom II]] (aka GN Flag).<ref name="MS-I2013P"/><ref name="GPF"/>{{ref|G00|22}} |
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− | To intimidate enemies, all Flags possess an AI that programs the visor to make an eye pattern. |
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==Armaments== |
==Armaments== |
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+ | :The initial main weapon of the Custom Flag, it is a new, high performance, prototype linear rifle developed by Iris Corporation.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="Jp Website"/><ref name="Mech-1st"/>{{ref|G00|4}} Fitted with a large battery, it can use significantly more electrical energy to greatly boost the speed and power of the fired projectile.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="Mech-1st"/><ref name="00F">[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00F]] Chapter 2</ref> However, doing so requires charging.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="Mech-1st"/><ref name="00F"/> The rifle also has an alternate low-power mode for rapid fire as well as an internal mechanism for switching to a different type of ammunition during this mode.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="Mech-1st"/><ref name="00F"/> During the fight with [[GN-001 Gundam Exia]], the low-power mode's rapid fire is used for distraction and to unbalance the Gundam, allowing the charged shot to hit the Exia.<ref name="hg"/>{{ref|G00|4}}<ref name="00F"/> Handheld in MS mode and attached as the nose unit in Flight modes, the weapon can be fired in all these modes.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="Jp Website"/>{{ref|G00|4}} A production model of this rifle is used by the [[SVMS-01AW Union Flag Orbit Package Astro Work Type]] and the [[SVMS-01AP Union Flag Orbit Package Colony Guard Type]].<ref name="00V Vol.8">[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00V]] Vol. 008 SVMS-01AP Union Flag Orbit Package Colony Guard Type</ref><ref name="00V Book">'Gundam Weapons - Mobile Suit Gundam 00V Special Edition' Book</ref> |
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− | :The 20mm machine gun is mounted next to the drum cockpit. This rapid-fire armament is ideal for shooting down incoming missiles or small vehicles. The 20mm machine gun however is generally ineffective in against heavily armored targets like mobile suits. |
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+ | ;*”Trident Striker” New Type Linear Rifle |
+ | :Following the naming of the [[Over Flags]] squadron, the Graham's Union Flag Custom switched to this linear rifle which is named "Trident Striker".<ref name="NG"/><ref name="Dengeki"/><ref name="Jp Website 2"/><ref name="GPF"/> It is the Iris Corporation's newest linear rifle and is developed from the trial type linear rifle.<ref name="NG"/><ref name="Dengeki"/><ref name="hg 2"/><ref name="GPF"/> It has higher performance and its shape is redesigned to improve the Flight modes' aerodynamics.<ref name="00-A"/><ref name="Mech-1st"/> It features three muzzles, with the central muzzle capable of firing 200mm large caliber projectile at high muzzle velocity, but as this requires charging, it cannot be rapid fired.<ref name="Mech-1st"/><ref name="NG"/><ref name="Dengeki"/><ref name="hg 2"/> To compensate for this weakness, the 60mm caliber muzzles on the left and right can rapid fire low power shots.{{ref|G00|18}}<ref name="Mech-1st"/><ref name="NG"/><ref name="hg 2"/> |
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− | :Graham Aker's custom Flag was originally outfitted with a trial type 200mm linear rifle that was larger and more powerful then the model used by standard Flags. When members of the [[Fereshte]] organization reviewed the data from the initial conflict between the Custom Flag and [[GN-001 Gundam Exia|Gundam Exia]] they discovered that the XLR-04 Trial Type Linear Rifle has a variable power output. It is capable of firing a series of rapid-fire high speed attacks that have little power behind them, or it can charge up a single shot that has tremendous speed and power. |
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+ | :Besides the grip located on the rifle's bottom, there is two side grips that can serve as the main grip when firing the 60mm caliber muzzles.<ref name="NG"/> In this scenario, the highest muzzle relative to the side grip is utilized.<ref name="NG"/> The clear blue part at the top of the barrel is a special gel jacket and the gel within serves as a coolant and also has anti-magnetic functions.<ref name="Mech-1st"/><ref name="NG"/> This weapon is also used by the [[SVMS-01O Over Flag]]s, but their rifles' clear part are colored white instead.<ref name="NG"/><ref name="hg 2"/>{{ref|G00|15}}{{ref|G00|17}} Handheld in MS mode and attached as the nose unit in Flight modes, the weapon can be fired in all these modes.{{ref|G00|18}}<ref name="Jp Website 2"/>{{ref|G00|17}} In MS mode, the rifle can be stored on the side of the legs so that the hands can hold other weapons.{{ref|G00|18}} |
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− | :When the Over Flags are introduced, Graham exchanges this linear rifle for the new linear rifle used by the rest of the Over Flag squadron. The previous 200mm linear rifle is later used in [[SVMS-01AP Union Flag Orbit Package Colony Guard Type]]. |
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+ | :The Graham's Union Flag Custom has a 20mm machine gun located on the left side of its abdomen like the Union Flag, and it is usable in all of the mobile suit's modes.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/> Although lacking in firepower, this physical projectile weapon can be rapid-fired and has high utility value.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/> It is used for intercepting missiles, anti-vehicles, anti-personal and other cases where heavy firepower is unnecessary.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/> In mobile suit combat, it is mostly for restricting enemy movements.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/> |
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− | :The Custom Flag is seen to carry a new linear rifle codenamed "Trident Striker" when it joins the Over Flags. This linear rifle is developed from the XLR-04 200mm Trial Type Linear Rifle and has three barrels instead of one. Like its predecessor, it still requires charging before shots, which hinders it from rapid firing from its main barrel. To compensate for this limitation, two smaller caliber barrels are installed to either side of the main barrel. The two smaller barrels act like vulcans that fire a rapid amount of shots used primarily to restrict enemy movements, while the main barrel shoots stronger shots. The clear part on the top of the rifle has cooling and demagnetizing properties. According to Fon Spaak, a shot from the secondary barrels doesn't have enough velocity to damage GN-001 Gundam Exia's armor. |
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;*Defense Rod |
;*Defense Rod |
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+ | :A type of defensive device also used by the Union Flag, it is meant for flight capable mobile suits that cannot equip a heavy shield.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/> Mounted on the right forearm, it uses rotary motions to deflect/ricochet incoming enemy projectiles, and can generate a plasma field from its center upon contact with the projectile.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/>{{ref|G00|12}} While capable of blocking beam shots, it sustains some damages in the process.{{ref|G00|12}} The defense rod may break if hit by an attack on its front side.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/> As it is primarily designed for MS mode, it is not equipped if the mission only involve aerial battle in Flight modes.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/> |
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− | :A standard defensive feature of AEU and Union mobile suits. The defense rod is a rotating rod usually connected to the elbow joint of the mobile suits left arm. Using rotary motion, the rod is capable of deflecting certain physical rounds such as bullets from a machine gun and in some cases a shot from a beam rifle by generating a plasma field. Compared to conventional shield, the defense rod is lighter as the Flag has to maintain its speed advantage and maneuverability during combat. In one instance, it managed to successfully block a few shots from [[GN-002 Gundam Dynames|Dynames']] GN Handguns at close range but not without sustaining damage.<ref name="S112">[[To the Limits of Holy Teachings|Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Season 1 Episode 12 "To the Limits of Holy Teachings"]] |
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;*Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword) |
;*Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword) |
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+ | :A knife-like melee weapon like the one used by the Union Flag, it has a blade made of super-hard carbon that flips out of the handle during use.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/>{{ref|G00|12}} The blade can vibrate at a high frequency for high cutting capabilities.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/> Additionally, by focusing plasma into an elongated blade shape around the physical blade, the weapon can be utilized as a plasma sword.<ref name="hg"/>{{ref|G00|18}}<ref name="NG"/>{{ref|G00|12}} The plasma sword's length varies according to its output and it can last for 3 minutes at full power.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/> The plasma sword was created while developing the beam saber.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/> The Graham's Union Flag Custom can carry up to two Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword), one stored in each forearm when not in use.{{ref|G00|18}}<ref name="NG"/>{{ref|G00|12}} |
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− | :The standard melee weapon of both the AEU's and Union's mobile suits. A sonic blade is a folding dagger-like weapon that incorporates a high-frequency oscillating blade. The vibrations of the oscillating blade greatly increase the weapon's cutting capabilities. It can focus plasma in a sword shape to form a plasma sword. |
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− | ;*Missiles |
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+ | :Identical to the Union Flag, a missile can be stored in each of the Graham's Union Flag Custom's legs and various types can be equipped to suit the mission.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/> The shin armor flips outward when launching the missile.<ref name="NG"/> Although mainly used in Flight modes, they can also be used for anti-air fire from the ground by changing the missile type.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/> The missiles are stored internally to reduce air resistance, but this limits the amount of missiles carried, thus when required, additional missile pods can be mounted below the main and sub wings and between the legs.<ref name="hg"/><ref name="NG"/> To reduce the mobile suit's weight when battling the Gundams, the missiles are often not equipped.<ref name="NG"/> In fact, the missiles are not used at all against the Gundams.<ref name="NG"/> |
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+ | ;*GN Beam Saber |
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+ | :A melee beam weapon taken from the [[GNW-001 Gundam Throne Eins]].{{ref|G00|18}} As it contains a small [[GN Condenser]], its beam blade does not dissipate when it leaves the Gundam's hand and thus can be used by the Graham's Union Flag Custom (Over Flags' Ver.).{{ref|G00|18}}<ref name="hg 3">[[High Grade Gundam 00|HG00]] 1/144 GNW-001 Gundam Throne Eins model kit manual</ref> |
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==Special Equipment & Features== |
==Special Equipment & Features== |
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− | ;*Chaff & Flare |
+ | ;*Chaff & Flare Dispensers |
+ | :Like the Union Flag, the circular parts of the Graham's Union Flag Custom's feet dispense substances for disrupting radar and infrared guidance, and they are used against enemy missiles approaching from the rear during Flight Modes.<ref name="NG"/> They are not used against the Gundams as their weaponry rely on [[GN Particles]], different from conventional weaponry.<ref name="NG"/> |
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− | :This equipment is used to intercept missiles coming from behind the Flag when it is in flight mode. It is located at the circular ankle joints in each legs. It was rarely used against the Gundams, which used mostly beam weaponry.<ref>1/100 Over Flag Manual</ref> |
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+ | ;*Luminescence Facial Patterns |
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− | ;*Drum Cockpit |
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+ | :As with the Union Flag, the face section of the Graham's Union Flag Custom is embedded with clusters of tiny sensor elements that are few millimeters in size and they can display various luminescence patterns for communications, intimidations, etc.<ref name="Mech-1st"/><ref name="NG"/> An AI automatically determines which pattern is shown.<ref name="NG"/> The most well known of these patterns is the eye-like display on one side of the face.<ref name="NG"/> However, the patterns are not limited to one side, simultaneous display on both sides is possible.{{ref|G00|18}}<ref name="NG"/>{{ref|G00|12}} |
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− | :The drum cockpit is designed to reduce the G forces exerted on the pilot during the unit's flight. It achieves this by having the pilot sit in a lying down fashion. Overall this decreases the burden on the pilot. A sub-cockpit is located in the waist for escape purposes. <ref>1/100 Over Flag Manual</ref> |
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− | :These hardpoints are for mounting additional missile pods. |
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− | :This AI on the Flag is used to control the patterns made by the unit's visor. <ref>1/100 Over Flag Manual</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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− | Designed by [[Ralph Eifman]] in AD 2307, who also oversaw its construction. The Graham Aker Custom Flag was built using the Union's latest technology specifically as an anti-Gundam weapon, and is quite possibly the most powerful [[Union]] mobile suit built in AD 2307. This custom Flag first saw action at the battle of Taribia while pursuing the departing [[GN-001 Gundam Exia]]. With the Custom Flag's speed it was able to catch up with the Gundam. However [[Graham Aker]] was unable to determine how well his new Flag matched up to it, aside from learning that the Exia's shield was capable of defending against a round from the new linear rifle. |
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+ | Graham_Flag_flight_mode.png|Flight mode |
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+ | Graham_Flag_MS_mode.png|MS mode |
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+ | GrahamFlagVsThroneEins01.png|Disarming [[GNW-001 Gundam Throne Eins]] with captured GN Beam Saber |
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+ | ms_modal_unit_00_07.png|As seen on the game Gundam Diorama Front 3rd. |
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− | ==Variants== |
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− | ;*SVMS-01E Union Flag Graham Aker Custom (Over Flag Specification) |
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− | :Graham's Custom Flag equipped with the new "Trident Striker" Linear Rifle after the establishment of the Over Flags.<ref name="00.netcustomflagnewrifle">gundam00.net TV Series MS List Graham's Union Flag Custom [http://www.gundam00.net/tv/ms/08c.html] Retrieved August 8th 2013</ref> |
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− | Union Flag Graham Aker's Custom Mobile Suit2.jpg|SVMS-01E Union Flag Graham Aker Custom |
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− | Union Flag Graham Aker's Custom Mobile Suit.png|SVMS-01E Union Flag Graham Aker Custom - In Hangar |
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− | Union Flag Graham Aker's Custom MS Head.jpg|SVMS-01E Union Flag Graham Aker Custom - MS Head |
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− | Union Flag Graham Aker Custom Fight Mode Front View.png|SVMS-01E Union Flag Graham Aker Custom - Fighter Mode - Front View |
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− | Graham Aker Union Flag Custom with Trident Striker.jpg|SVMS-01E Union Flag Graham Aker Custom w/ Trident Striker |
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− | SVMS-01E - Union Flag Graham Aker Custom Over Flag Type - Front View.jpg|SVMS-01E Union Flag Graham Aker Custom w/ Trident Striker - Front View |
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− | SVMS-01E - Union Flag Graham Aker Custom Over Flag Type - MA View.jpg|SVMS-01E Union Flag Graham Aker Custom w/ Trident Striker -Fighter Mode |
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− | Graham Aker Union Flag Custom with Trident Striker Side View.png|SVMS-01E Union Flag Graham Aker Custom - Fighter Mode - Side View |
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− | 183796.jpg|Graham's Union Flag Gundam War Card |
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===Fan-Art=== |
===Fan-Art=== |
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− | SVMS-01E Union Flag Graham Aker Custom.jpg|Fan art CG |
+ | SVMS-01E Union Flag Graham Aker Custom.jpg|Fan art CG (front) |
− | Union Flag Graham Aker's Custom.jpg|Fan art CG |
+ | Union Flag Graham Aker's Custom.jpg|Fan art CG (view) |
− | SVMS-01E Union Flag Graham Aker Custom Fighter Mode.jpg|Fan art CG |
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Revision as of 11:50, 27 March 2020
Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2The SVMS-01E Graham's Union Flag Custom (aka SVMS-01E Custom Flag, Custom Flag) is an enhanced variant of the SVMS-01 Union Flag in Season 1 of Mobile Suit Gundam 00. It is piloted by renowned Union ace Graham Aker.
Technology & Combat Characteristics
After his first battle with the GN-001 Gundam Exia and transfer to the anti-Gundam investigative taskforce, Union ace pilot, Graham Aker, asked for modifications to the SVMS-01 Union Flag (aka Flag) so that he could capture the Gundams.[1][2][3][4] The brilliant Professor Ralph Eifman, a central member of the Flag's development team, obliged and created the SVMS-01E Graham's Union Flag Custom (aka Custom Flag) in a single week as per Graham's request.[1][5][6][7] While its performance is enhanced, the Custom Flag's design also ignores the stress placed on the pilot, and this is once again on Graham's orders.[1][2][3][8] The mobile suit incorporated the Union's latest technology and while it retains the transformation system of the regular Flag, it also has a new High-Speed Flight mode.[5][9][10] This mode differ from the normal Flight mode in that the arms are positioned straight backwards, the sub wings are angled forward and the main wings swept back.[5][11]
Even in normal Flight mode, the Custom Flag's cruising speed was measured to be twice that of regular Flag's.[5][9][10][12] To achieve this speed, the hydrogen fuel payload for its plasma jet engines is reduced, lightweight armor materials are utilized, and its flight units are switched to a large, high-output type that is difficult to control and thus not adopted by regular Flag.[5][6][9][11] The two bold weight reduction measures also allow the Custom Flag to be lighter than the regular Flag even with the installation of the larger flight units.[11] The cost for the mobile suit's high speed is that even with the activation of the anti-G system, Graham will feel 12Gs of acceleration when turning at full speed.[5][9][12][13] As a result, this mobile suit cannot be piloted by anyone else other than Graham.[10][11] However, even Graham admitted to having problems handling the high Gs after coughing up blood following his battle with the GNW-001 Gundam Throne Eins.[8]
The communication capabilities of the Custom Flag are enhanced as it serves as the commander's unit of the anti-Gundam investigative taskforce.[5][9] Its head's internal structure remain mostly unchanged, but the blade antennas on both sides of the head have been enlarged and are now symmetrical.[2][10] Other modifications include reinforced joints and anti-beam coating on the mobile suit's surface for better resistance to the Gundams’ beam weaponry.[5][9][11][12] This coating is also the cause for the mobile suit's black-colored appearance.[11][14] As Graham is left-handed, the Custom Flag holds its rifle in the left hand and mounts the defense rod on the right forearm, opposite from most Flags.[4][5][11] To enable such a change, the software of the machine's fire control system is rewritten.[5][11] Overall, this mobile suit is customized for Graham’s use in both hardware and software.[10][11]
The Graham's Union Flag Custom has mostly the same weaponry as the regular Flag, but the linear rifle was switched to a new prototype design with higher performance.[5][9][11][12] The mobile suit changed to another new linear rifle following the official naming of the taskforce as the "Over Flags".[10][11][15][16] As a result, other than the position of the rifle and defense rod, the Custom Flag's appearance is similar to the Over Flags' SVMS-01O Over Flag.[11] In fact, the Over Flag is developed based on the Custom Flag, but as the two differ in their enhancements, they are treated as different machines.[3][4][11][17] With the new linear rifle, the Custom Flag is known as Graham's Union Flag Custom (Over Flags' Ver.).[10][11][15][17] The mobile suit is eventually modified into the GN Drive Tau-powered SVMS-01X Union Flag Custom II (aka GN Flag).[4][17][18]
Armaments
- XLR-04 Trial Type Linear Rifle
- The initial main weapon of the Custom Flag, it is a new, high performance, prototype linear rifle developed by Iris Corporation.[5][9][10][12] Fitted with a large battery, it can use significantly more electrical energy to greatly boost the speed and power of the fired projectile.[5][10][19] However, doing so requires charging.[5][10][19] The rifle also has an alternate low-power mode for rapid fire as well as an internal mechanism for switching to a different type of ammunition during this mode.[5][10][19] During the fight with GN-001 Gundam Exia, the low-power mode's rapid fire is used for distraction and to unbalance the Gundam, allowing the charged shot to hit the Exia.[5][12][19] Handheld in MS mode and attached as the nose unit in Flight modes, the weapon can be fired in all these modes.[5][9][12] A production model of this rifle is used by the SVMS-01AW Union Flag Orbit Package Astro Work Type and the SVMS-01AP Union Flag Orbit Package Colony Guard Type.[20][21]
- ”Trident Striker” New Type Linear Rifle
- Following the naming of the Over Flags squadron, the Graham's Union Flag Custom switched to this linear rifle which is named "Trident Striker".[11][13][15][17] It is the Iris Corporation's newest linear rifle and is developed from the trial type linear rifle.[11][13][14][17] It has higher performance and its shape is redesigned to improve the Flight modes' aerodynamics.[2][10] It features three muzzles, with the central muzzle capable of firing 200mm large caliber projectile at high muzzle velocity, but as this requires charging, it cannot be rapid fired.[10][11][13][14] To compensate for this weakness, the 60mm caliber muzzles on the left and right can rapid fire low power shots.[8][10][11][14]
- Besides the grip located on the rifle's bottom, there is two side grips that can serve as the main grip when firing the 60mm caliber muzzles.[11] In this scenario, the highest muzzle relative to the side grip is utilized.[11] The clear blue part at the top of the barrel is a special gel jacket and the gel within serves as a coolant and also has anti-magnetic functions.[10][11] This weapon is also used by the SVMS-01O Over Flags, but their rifles' clear part are colored white instead.[11][14][16][22] Handheld in MS mode and attached as the nose unit in Flight modes, the weapon can be fired in all these modes.[8][15][22] In MS mode, the rifle can be stored on the side of the legs so that the hands can hold other weapons.[8]
- 20mm Machine Gun
- The Graham's Union Flag Custom has a 20mm machine gun located on the left side of its abdomen like the Union Flag, and it is usable in all of the mobile suit's modes.[5][11] Although lacking in firepower, this physical projectile weapon can be rapid-fired and has high utility value.[5][11] It is used for intercepting missiles, anti-vehicles, anti-personal and other cases where heavy firepower is unnecessary.[5][11] In mobile suit combat, it is mostly for restricting enemy movements.[5][11]
- Defense Rod
- A type of defensive device also used by the Union Flag, it is meant for flight capable mobile suits that cannot equip a heavy shield.[5][11] Mounted on the right forearm, it uses rotary motions to deflect/ricochet incoming enemy projectiles, and can generate a plasma field from its center upon contact with the projectile.[5][11][23] While capable of blocking beam shots, it sustains some damages in the process.[23] The defense rod may break if hit by an attack on its front side.[5][11] As it is primarily designed for MS mode, it is not equipped if the mission only involve aerial battle in Flight modes.[5][11]
- Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword)
- A knife-like melee weapon like the one used by the Union Flag, it has a blade made of super-hard carbon that flips out of the handle during use.[5][11][23] The blade can vibrate at a high frequency for high cutting capabilities.[5][11] Additionally, by focusing plasma into an elongated blade shape around the physical blade, the weapon can be utilized as a plasma sword.[5][8][11][23] The plasma sword's length varies according to its output and it can last for 3 minutes at full power.[5][11] The plasma sword was created while developing the beam saber.[5][11] The Graham's Union Flag Custom can carry up to two Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword), one stored in each forearm when not in use.[8][11][23]
- Missile
- Identical to the Union Flag, a missile can be stored in each of the Graham's Union Flag Custom's legs and various types can be equipped to suit the mission.[5][11] The shin armor flips outward when launching the missile.[11] Although mainly used in Flight modes, they can also be used for anti-air fire from the ground by changing the missile type.[5][11] The missiles are stored internally to reduce air resistance, but this limits the amount of missiles carried, thus when required, additional missile pods can be mounted below the main and sub wings and between the legs.[5][11] To reduce the mobile suit's weight when battling the Gundams, the missiles are often not equipped.[11] In fact, the missiles are not used at all against the Gundams.[11]
- GN Beam Saber
- A melee beam weapon taken from the GNW-001 Gundam Throne Eins.[8] As it contains a small GN Condenser, its beam blade does not dissipate when it leaves the Gundam's hand and thus can be used by the Graham's Union Flag Custom (Over Flags' Ver.).[8][24]
Special Equipment & Features
- Chaff & Flare Dispensers
- Like the Union Flag, the circular parts of the Graham's Union Flag Custom's feet dispense substances for disrupting radar and infrared guidance, and they are used against enemy missiles approaching from the rear during Flight Modes.[11] They are not used against the Gundams as their weaponry rely on GN Particles, different from conventional weaponry.[11]
- Luminescence Facial Patterns
- As with the Union Flag, the face section of the Graham's Union Flag Custom is embedded with clusters of tiny sensor elements that are few millimeters in size and they can display various luminescence patterns for communications, intimidations, etc.[10][11] An AI automatically determines which pattern is shown.[11] The most well known of these patterns is the eye-like display on one side of the face.[11] However, the patterns are not limited to one side, simultaneous display on both sides is possible.[8][11][23]
History
For information on Graham's Union Flag Custom's history, please go to Graham Aker's page.
Picture Gallery
Fan-Art
Gunpla
Notes & Trivia
- The Union Flag Graham Aker Custom makes an appearance in episode 12 of Gundam Build Divers, but the "Trident Striker" is held in its right hand.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 3, The Changing World
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Archives' Book
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 'Mobile Suit Illustrated 2015' Book
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 'Mobile Suit Illustrated 2013 [Popular Edition]' Book
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 5.23 5.24 5.25 5.26 5.27 5.28 5.29 5.30 5.31 5.32 HG00 1/144 SVMS-01E Graham's Union Flag Custom model kit manual
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Archived Gundam 00 English Official Website Profile
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 00N Chapter 12
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 18, The Aim of Evil Intents
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 Gundam 00 Japanese Official Website – SVMS-01E Graham's Union Flag Custom Profile
- ↑ 10.00 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 10.08 10.09 10.10 10.11 10.12 10.13 10.14 10.15 'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Mechanics 1st' Book
- ↑ 11.00 11.01 11.02 11.03 11.04 11.05 11.06 11.07 11.08 11.09 11.10 11.11 11.12 11.13 11.14 11.15 11.16 11.17 11.18 11.19 11.20 11.21 11.22 11.23 11.24 11.25 11.26 11.27 11.28 11.29 11.30 11.31 11.32 11.33 11.34 11.35 11.36 11.37 11.38 11.39 11.40 11.41 11.42 11.43 11.44 11.45 11.46 11.47 1/100 SVMS-01O Over Flag model kit manual
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 4, International Negotiation
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 'Dengeki Data Collection - Mobile Suit Gundam 00 First Season' Book
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 HG00 1/144 SVMS-01O Over Flag model kit manual
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Gundam 00 Japanese Official Website – SVMS-01E Graham's Union Flag Custom (Over Flags' Ver.) Profile
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 15, Broken Wings
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 The Official Gundam Perfect File Vol.45 – SVMS-01O Over Flag Mechanic File
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 22, Trans-Am
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 Mobile Suit Gundam 00F Chapter 2
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 00V Vol. 008 SVMS-01AP Union Flag Orbit Package Colony Guard Type
- ↑ 'Gundam Weapons - Mobile Suit Gundam 00V Special Edition' Book
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 17, Assault of the Thrones
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 23.5 Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 12, To the Limits of Holy Teachings
- ↑ HG00 1/144 GNW-001 Gundam Throne Eins model kit manual
External links
- SVMS-01E Union Flag Graham Aker Custom on MAHQ.net
- SVMS-01E Union Flag Graham Aker Custom on Gundam.de