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|image=SVMS-01G Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type Front View.jpg;Front |
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+ | Union Flag Shell Type Desert Colors Front.jpg;Front (Desert Colors) |
− | Union Flag Shell Type Desert Colors Rear.jpg;Desert Colors |
+ | Union Flag Shell Type Desert Colors Rear.jpg;Rear (Desert Colors) |
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− | |designation=SVMS-01SG |
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− | |OfficialName=Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type |
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+ | |kanji=SVMS-01SG ユニオンフラッグ陸戦重装甲型 |
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|era=Anno Domini |
|era=Anno Domini |
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+ | |mechdesigner=Hitoshi Fukuchi |
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− | |first=2308 |
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+ | |series=Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Mobile Suit Gundam 00V, Mobile Suit Gundam 00F, |
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|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, ESF Army, Katharon |
|operator=Union of Solar Energy and Free Nations, ESF Army, Katharon |
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− | |pilot=Deborah Galiena, Amy Zimbalist, Laurel |
+ | |pilot=Deborah Galiena, Amy Zimbalist, Laurel |
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− | |powerplant=E-Carbon Armor ''(stores [[Wikipedia:Hydrogen|Hydrogen]])''<ref name="HG Flag">HG 1/144 SVMS-01 Union Flag manual</ref>, [[Orbital Elevator|Solar Energy System]] |
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|armor=E-Carbon |
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+ | |powerplant=[[Orbital Elevator|Solar Power Generation System]], Battery |
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+ | |propulsion=2 x Plasma Jet Engine |
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+ | |fixedArmaments=20mm Machine Gun |
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− | + | Large Defense Rod |
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− | + | 2 x Rocket Launcher |
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− | + | Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword) |
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− | |SpecEquip=*Ground Package Type 1 |
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+ | 200mm Linear Cannon |
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− | *Onboard AI |
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+ | |handheldArmaments=120mm Linear Machine Gun~4 x Grenade |
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− | |OptionalEquip=*Chaff/Smoke Dispenser |
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+ | |optionalFixedArmaments=2 x Missile |
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+ | |standardEquipment=Chaff & Smoke Dispensers |
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− | }} |
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+ | Luminescence Facial Patterns |
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− | '''SVMS-01SG Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type''' (aka '''''Shell Flag''''') |
+ | }}The '''SVMS-01SG Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type''' (aka '''''Shell Flag''''') is a variant of the [[SVMS-01 Union Flag]]. It appeared in Gundam 00 season 1, [[Mobile Suit Gundam 00V]], and [[Mobile Suit Gundam 00F]]. |
==Technology & Combat Characteristics== |
==Technology & Combat Characteristics== |
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+ | A variant of the [[SVMS-01 Union Flag]] (aka Flag), the Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type is one of the land combat types known as Ground Package.<ref name="00V Vol.3">[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00V]] Vol. 003 SVMS-01SG Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type</ref><ref name="00V Book">'Gundam Weapons - Mobile Suit Gundam 00V Special Edition' Book</ref><ref name="00V official site">[http://www.gundam00.net/SS/V/ms.html Gundam 00V Official Site Mechanic Page]</ref><ref name="00 Website">[http://www.gundam00.net/tv/ms/08f.html Gundam 00 Official Website Profile]</ref> Commonly called "Shell Flag", its design omitted the regular Flag's back-mounted flight units for extra armor placed all over its body.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/><ref name="00V official site"/><ref name="MS Video">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsuKihEn5F8 Gundam.Info's Gundam MS Movie Files: Union Flag (from Mobile Suit Gundam 00)]</ref> The extra armor functions like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ablative_armor ablative armor], absorbing heat from the enemy's attack and through the resulting vaporization of the armor itself, reduces damage to the mobile suit.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> While the Shell Flag retains the regular Flag's waist-mounted sub flight units, it cannot fly and can only hover over the ground for several tens of seconds.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> |
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− | A variation of [[SVMS-01 Union Flag]], introduced in AD 2308, with its flight pack removed for a full armor system named ''Ground Package Type 1''. This system is unique in the sense that by absorbing and evaporating heat, the armor reduces damage to the main unit. The outer surface is covered by a layer of nanomachines, which are able to change the color of the armor. These nanomachines are programmed with various color and camouflage patterns. The legs, for better land combat capacity, the knee and heel motors have been replaced with more powerful models. Although the Shell flag loses its ability to fly without the flight unit, the machine is still capable of hovering above the ground for several seconds. The units used for ground combat tend to have this role assigned to them permanently. |
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+ | Besides the extra armor, the Shell Flag's defensive capabilities are also enhanced through the use of the large defense rod.<ref name="00 Website"/><ref name="00N-GR">'Mobile Suit Gundam 00N integrated G-ROOMS' Book </ref><ref name="Data-A">'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Data Archives' Book</ref> In terms of offensive capabilities, the Shell Flag has higher firepower with the addition of the 200mm linear cannon and a pair of rocket launchers.<ref name="00N-GR"/><ref name="Data-A"/><ref name="MS-I2015">'Mobile Suit Illustrated 2015' Book</ref> It also wields a handheld 120mm linear machine gun instead of the regular Flag's 120mm linear rifle.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> The motors in Shell Flag's knees and ankles are enlarged to better adapt to ground combat.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> As the Shell Flag's armor surfaces have nano machines-based color modulation camouflage coating, its colors as well as camouflage patterns can be altered through the nano machines' programming.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> |
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− | It is hinted that the Shell Flag may have been originally developed for combat in tropical climates, based on the description of its 120mm linear machine gun. |
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+ | This mobile suit is a good example of the Flag's ability to adapt to various terrains via switching its parts and equipment.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> However, doing so in practice also requires various minor adjustments, thus there is a propensity for ground combat specialized unit to remain as it is once configured.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> Known deployments of the Shell Flag include during the three blocs' joint military exercise in the Taklamakan Desert and a small number of units stationed at Japan's Okinawa Base.<ref name="00V Book"/><ref name="00V official site"/><ref name="00 Website"/>{{ref|G00|15}} There also exist a light armor variant of the Shell Flag with a slightly different set of extra armor and weaponry.<ref name="00N-GR"/> |
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− | To intimidate enemies, all Flags possess an AI system that controls the visor to make an eye pattern. |
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==Armaments== |
==Armaments== |
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+ | ;*20mm Machine Gun |
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− | ;*120mm Linear Machinegun |
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+ | :The Shell Flag retains the 20mm machine gun of the regular Union Flag.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/> Located on the left side of its abdomen, this physical projectile weapon lacks firepower, but can be rapid-fired and has high utility value. It is used for intercepting missiles, anti-vehicles, anti-personal and other cases where heavy firepower is unnecessary. In mobile suit combat, it is mostly for restricting enemy movements. |
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− | :A gun adapted for operation in the tropical climate of Asia. Carries a grenade launcher with four grenades in the bottom part. |
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− | :A weapon unique to the shell flag. Mounted under the right arm, the parts below the rocket launchers are magazines for the cannon. |
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;*Large Defense Rod |
;*Large Defense Rod |
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+ | :Mounted on the forearm, it is an enlarged version of the defense rod used by the regular Union Flag.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/><ref name="00N-GR"/><ref name="Data-A"/> Like the regular defense rod, the large defense rod uses rotary motions to deflect/ricochet incoming enemy attacks, and can generate a plasma field.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/><ref name="00F-14">[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00F]] Chapter 14</ref> At the appropriate angle, the large defense rod's rotation and plasma field can block beam shots.<ref name="00F-14"/> Made in Japan by itsubishi Inc.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> |
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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. The defense rod is also capable of generating a small plasma field around it to more effectively block attacks. The defense rod featured on the Shell Flag is larger than the standard issue defense rod. It is made in Japan by Itsubishi Inc. |
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;*Rocket Launcher |
;*Rocket Launcher |
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+ | :A pair of rocket launchers are located on the Shell Flag's back in place of the regular Union Flag's back-mounted flight units.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> Each launcher carries 4 rockets.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> |
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− | :Replaces the flight unit of the original Flag. Each carries 4 rockets per launcher. |
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− | ;*Sonic Blade |
+ | ;*Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword) |
+ | :The same knife-like melee weapon as used by the regular Union Flag, it has a blade made of super-hard carbon that flips out of the handle during use.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> The blade can vibrate at a high frequency for high cutting capabilities. Additionally, by focusing plasma into an elongated blade shape around the physical blade, the weapon can be utilized as a plasma sword.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> The plasma sword's length varies according to its output. It can last for 3 minutes at full power. <ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> The Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword) is stored in the forearms when not in use.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> |
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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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− | ;*Triple Chaff/Smoke Dispenser |
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+ | :Mounted on the right side of the body, this ranged weaponry is unique to the Shell Flag and not found on other ground variants of the Flag.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/><ref name="00V official site"/><ref name="00 Website"/> The cannon has a movable grip on the right side, and its magazine as well as battery unit are located below the rocket launchers.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/><ref name="Data-A"/> |
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− | :The Shell Flag can deploy a smoke screen for tactical purposes. |
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+ | :A handheld firearm, it has a short barrel to adapt to operations in subtropical climate.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> Made by itsubishi Inc., the bottom of the gun stores 4 grenades.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> |
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− | ;*Ground Package Type 1 |
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+ | ;*Missile |
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− | ;*Onboard AI |
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+ | :Like the regular Union Flag, the Shell Flag can store a missile in each leg's shin region.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> When firing these missiles, the extra armor fastened on the legs are forcibly ejected.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> |
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− | :The onboard AI is used to control the patterns made by the unit's visor. |
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+ | ;*Chaff & Smoke Dispensers |
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+ | :Mounted above the left chest.<ref name="00V Vol.3"/><ref name="00V Book"/> The chaff disrupts radar-guided weaponry, while the smoke discharged creates a smokescreen to conceal the Shell Flag from enemy's vision. |
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+ | ;*Luminescence Facial Patterns |
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+ | :The Shell Flag can generate various luminescence patterns on the sides of its face via tiny, embedded sensor elements. These patterns are for intimidation, communications, etc. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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+ | ===[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00V]] Vol.003=== |
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− | With the limited production of the Flag in AD 2308, the use of the machine was limited to commanding officers and elite pilots only. The sole example of the Shell Flag was discovered in an American Okinawa base. [[Robert Spacey]], the author of the technical data files found in 00V, had the opportunity to see the Shell Flag in action against Gundam Exia. Ms Deborah Galiena, a member of the same UN inspection team that Robert was on, had just boarded the machine and was inspecting the features when [[GN-001 Gundam Exia]] attacked. The Shell Flag was able to withstand a strike from the Exia's GN sword. Ultimately, the Shell Flag lost a piece of its armor during the fight, but Ms. Deborah survived uninjured despite the encounter with the Gundam. |
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+ | In AD 2308, [[Robert Spacey]] was surveying the military equipment stationed in non-combat regions such as special economic zones when he visited Japan's Okinawa Base for an interview with [[Deborah Galiena]] on related topics. Deborah, a mobile suit pilot of the UN inspection team, was visiting the region to inspect the Union military forces stationed here. When Robert arrived, Deborah was already conducting an on-site inspection using one of the few Shell Flags the Union had stationed at the base. |
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+ | The [[GN-001 Gundam Exia]] then suddenly appeared. Why the Exia appeared at the base was unknown, but as it quickly left, this seems to have been merely an accidental battle while it was on its way to its destination. During the fight, Deborah demonstrated her excellent piloting skills. She blocked a blow from Exia's GN Sword using the Shell Flag's Large Defense Rod and used the rod's spinning momentum to leap backwards, distancing her mobile suit from the Gundam. Although the Exia's attack sliced apart some of the Shell Flag's extra armor, Deborah survived the encounter unharmed. |
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− | In AD 2308, other Shell Flags were seen used in operations against the Gundams of [[Celestial Being]]. |
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+ | ===[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00]] Episode 15=== |
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− | In the year AD 2309, a pilot named Laurel piloted a Shell Flag as a member of an anti-UN group. The mission of this group was to capture an under-defended UN military base located in Africa and use its missiles to destroy UN targets around Africa. However, the group based their mission on false information. The base was a UN trap guarded by four Flags, four [[AEU-09 AEU Enact]]s, a squad of [[MSJ-06II-A Tieren Ground Type]]s, and three [[GNX-607T GN-XII]] mobile suits. Laurel piloted his Shell Flag against one of the GN-XIIs and was skilled enough to use its defense rod to protect himself against the beam attacks. However, the Shell Flag would have been destroyed if not for the intervention of [[Fon Spaak]], who was fighting with the group at the time. |
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+ | The [[Union]], [[Advanced European Union]] and [[Human Reform League]] held a joint military exercise in the Taklamakan Desert, which was in actuality a trap to capture the [[Celestial Being]]'s Gundams. During the battle, several Shell Flags in desert colors and a number of [[MA-115HT Union Realdo Hover Tank]]s launched a heavy barrage at the [[GN-002 Gundam Dynames]] and [[GN-003 Gundam Kyrios]]. Together with long-range bombardment from multiple [[MSJ-06II-LC Tieren Long-Range Cannon Type]]s as well as aerial bombing by groups of [[VMS-15 Union Realdo]]s, they managed to pin the two Gundams down. |
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+ | ===[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00F]] Chapter 14=== |
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+ | In AD 2309, [[Fon Spaak]] gathered several rogue mobile suit pilots from various blocs who are against the UN Forces to capture an under-defended missile base in Africa. With the base, they can launch missile attacks at any targets in Africa and it also serves as a bargaining chip to negotiate with the UN Forces. Laurel was one of the pilots and he piloted a Shell Flag. |
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+ | During the operation, the group split into two teams: an aerial team lured away the 4 [[AEU-09 AEU Enact]]s and 4 [[SVMS-01 Union Flag]]s guarding the base, while another ground-based team that included Laurel's Shell Flag and Fon's [[GNY-001F2 Gundam Astraea Type F2]] assaulted the base. Unexpectedly, a [[GNX-607T GN-XII]] accompanied by one [[GNX-607T/BW GN-XII Cannon]] and one [[GNX-607T/AC GN-XII Sword]] then intercepted the ground team. This was unanticipated as the intelligence obtained prior indicated that the base had no such powerful mobile suits. Laural's Shell Flag and Fon's Astraea F2 stayed behind to battle the GN-XII team while the others headed to the base. Using the Shell Flag's Large Defense Rod, Laurel blocked a shot from the GN-XII's GN Beam Rifle and tried his best to fend off the enemy. |
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+ | Eventually, a companion who infiltrated the base informed Laurel that it was a trap. The UN Forces had purposely leaked false information so that terrorists would turn their attention to the base rather than attack the [[Orbital Elevator]]s. Hearing the truth, Laurel lost his will to fight, leaving his Shell Flag wide open to the GN-XII's attacks. Fortunately, Fon's Astraea F2 disabled the enemy unit in time, saving him. |
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+ | ===Mobile Suit Gundam 00N integrated G-ROOMS=== |
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+ | In one of the desert bases belonging to the anti-Federation organization, [[Katharon]], the pilot of a light armor variant of the Shell Flag was taking a break from his duties. This pilot had left the Union military with the mobile suit as he was disgusted by the actions of the [[A-Laws]]. |
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==Picture Gallery== |
==Picture Gallery== |
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+ | Shell Flag LOL.png|Front and Rear View |
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− | Union Flag Shell Type Desert Colors Front.jpg|Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type (Desert Colors) |
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+ | SVMS-01SG_Union_Flag_Ground_Package_Shell_Katharon_Type.jpg|From Mobile Suit Gundam 00N integrated G-ROOMS: A sketch of [[Katharon]] forces in the desert relaxing. Note the damaged, light armor variant of the Shell Flag on the right. |
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− | Union Flag Shell Type Desert Colors Rear.jpg|Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type (Desert Colors, Back View) |
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− | + | SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type.png|''SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays'' |
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− | Gundam 00V Shell Flag.jpg|Gundam 00V - SVMS-01SG - Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type |
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− | Gundam 00V Shell Flag0.jpg|Gundam 00V - SVMS-01SG - Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type |
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− | groundflag5.jpg|Gundam 00V - HG 1/144 - SVMS-01SG - Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type |
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− | Gundam 00V Shell Flag2.jpg|Gundam 00V - HG 1/144 - SVMS-01SG - Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type |
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− | Gundam 00V Shell Flag3.jpg|Gundam 00V - HG 1/144 - SVMS-01SG - Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type |
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− | Gundam 00V Shell Flag4.jpg|Gundam 00V - HG 1/144 - SVMS-01SG - Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type |
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− | SVMS-01SG - Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type (Desert Colors) - Back View.jpg|SVMS-01SG Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type (Desert Colors) - Back View |
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− | SVMS-01SG_Union_Flag_Ground_Package_Shell_Katharon_Type.jpg|SVMS-01SG Union Flag Ground Package Katharon Type |
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</gallery> |
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− | ==Notes== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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− | <gallery |
+ | <gallery hideaddbutton=true> |
− | Gundam 00V Shell Flag00.jpg|Gundam 00V |
+ | Gundam 00V Shell Flag00.jpg|Fan translation of [[Mobile Suit Gundam 00V]] Vol. 003 SVMS-01SG Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type |
− | Gundam 00V Shell Flag01.jpg|Gundam 00V |
+ | Gundam 00V Shell Flag01.jpg|Fan translation of Mobile Suit Gundam 00V Vol. 003 SVMS-01SG Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type |
− | Gundam 00V Shell Flag02.jpg|Gundam 00V - SVMS-01SG - Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type - Story |
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</gallery> |
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<references/> |
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− | ==External |
+ | ==External links== |
− | *[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/00v/svms-01sg.htm SVMS-01SG Union Flag |
+ | *[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/00v/svms-01sg.htm SVMS-01SG Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type on MAHQ.net] |
*[http://www.gundams.de/gundam00/mechas/SVMS-01SG%20Union%20Flag%20Ground%20Package%20Shell%20Typ.htm SVMS-01SG Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type on Gundam.de] |
*[http://www.gundams.de/gundam00/mechas/SVMS-01SG%20Union%20Flag%20Ground%20Package%20Shell%20Typ.htm SVMS-01SG Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type on Gundam.de] |
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+ | {{00S1-Mecha}} |
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− | {{Anno Domini Mobile Units}} |
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− | {{ |
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Revision as of 14:20, 10 March 2021
The SVMS-01SG Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type (aka Shell Flag) is a variant of the SVMS-01 Union Flag. It appeared in Gundam 00 season 1, Mobile Suit Gundam 00V, and Mobile Suit Gundam 00F.
Technology & Combat Characteristics
A variant of the SVMS-01 Union Flag (aka Flag), the Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type is one of the land combat types known as Ground Package.[1][2][3][4] Commonly called "Shell Flag", its design omitted the regular Flag's back-mounted flight units for extra armor placed all over its body.[1][2][3][5] The extra armor functions like ablative armor, absorbing heat from the enemy's attack and through the resulting vaporization of the armor itself, reduces damage to the mobile suit.[1][2] While the Shell Flag retains the regular Flag's waist-mounted sub flight units, it cannot fly and can only hover over the ground for several tens of seconds.[1][2]
Besides the extra armor, the Shell Flag's defensive capabilities are also enhanced through the use of the large defense rod.[4][6][7] In terms of offensive capabilities, the Shell Flag has higher firepower with the addition of the 200mm linear cannon and a pair of rocket launchers.[6][7][8] It also wields a handheld 120mm linear machine gun instead of the regular Flag's 120mm linear rifle.[1][2] The motors in Shell Flag's knees and ankles are enlarged to better adapt to ground combat.[1][2] As the Shell Flag's armor surfaces have nano machines-based color modulation camouflage coating, its colors as well as camouflage patterns can be altered through the nano machines' programming.[1][2]
This mobile suit is a good example of the Flag's ability to adapt to various terrains via switching its parts and equipment.[1][2] However, doing so in practice also requires various minor adjustments, thus there is a propensity for ground combat specialized unit to remain as it is once configured.[1][2] Known deployments of the Shell Flag include during the three blocs' joint military exercise in the Taklamakan Desert and a small number of units stationed at Japan's Okinawa Base.[2][3][4][9] There also exist a light armor variant of the Shell Flag with a slightly different set of extra armor and weaponry.[6]
Armaments
- 20mm Machine Gun
- The Shell Flag retains the 20mm machine gun of the regular Union Flag.[1] Located on the left side of its abdomen, this physical projectile weapon lacks firepower, but can be rapid-fired and has high utility value. It is used for intercepting missiles, anti-vehicles, anti-personal and other cases where heavy firepower is unnecessary. In mobile suit combat, it is mostly for restricting enemy movements.
- Large Defense Rod
- Mounted on the forearm, it is an enlarged version of the defense rod used by the regular Union Flag.[1][2][6][7] Like the regular defense rod, the large defense rod uses rotary motions to deflect/ricochet incoming enemy attacks, and can generate a plasma field.[1][2][10] At the appropriate angle, the large defense rod's rotation and plasma field can block beam shots.[10] Made in Japan by itsubishi Inc.[1][2]
- Rocket Launcher
- A pair of rocket launchers are located on the Shell Flag's back in place of the regular Union Flag's back-mounted flight units.[1][2] Each launcher carries 4 rockets.[1][2]
- Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword)
- The same knife-like melee weapon as used by the regular Union Flag, it has a blade made of super-hard carbon that flips out of the handle during use.[1][2] The blade can vibrate at a high frequency for high cutting capabilities. Additionally, by focusing plasma into an elongated blade shape around the physical blade, the weapon can be utilized as a plasma sword.[1][2] The plasma sword's length varies according to its output. It can last for 3 minutes at full power. [1][2] The Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword) is stored in the forearms when not in use.[1][2]
- 200mm Linear Cannon
- Mounted on the right side of the body, this ranged weaponry is unique to the Shell Flag and not found on other ground variants of the Flag.[1][2][3][4] The cannon has a movable grip on the right side, and its magazine as well as battery unit are located below the rocket launchers.[1][2][7]
- 120mm Linear Machine Gun
- A handheld firearm, it has a short barrel to adapt to operations in subtropical climate.[1][2] Made by itsubishi Inc., the bottom of the gun stores 4 grenades.[1][2]
- Missile
- Like the regular Union Flag, the Shell Flag can store a missile in each leg's shin region.[1][2] When firing these missiles, the extra armor fastened on the legs are forcibly ejected.[1][2]
Special Equipment & Features
- Chaff & Smoke Dispensers
- Mounted above the left chest.[1][2] The chaff disrupts radar-guided weaponry, while the smoke discharged creates a smokescreen to conceal the Shell Flag from enemy's vision.
- Luminescence Facial Patterns
- The Shell Flag can generate various luminescence patterns on the sides of its face via tiny, embedded sensor elements. These patterns are for intimidation, communications, etc.
History
Mobile Suit Gundam 00V Vol.003
In AD 2308, Robert Spacey was surveying the military equipment stationed in non-combat regions such as special economic zones when he visited Japan's Okinawa Base for an interview with Deborah Galiena on related topics. Deborah, a mobile suit pilot of the UN inspection team, was visiting the region to inspect the Union military forces stationed here. When Robert arrived, Deborah was already conducting an on-site inspection using one of the few Shell Flags the Union had stationed at the base.
The GN-001 Gundam Exia then suddenly appeared. Why the Exia appeared at the base was unknown, but as it quickly left, this seems to have been merely an accidental battle while it was on its way to its destination. During the fight, Deborah demonstrated her excellent piloting skills. She blocked a blow from Exia's GN Sword using the Shell Flag's Large Defense Rod and used the rod's spinning momentum to leap backwards, distancing her mobile suit from the Gundam. Although the Exia's attack sliced apart some of the Shell Flag's extra armor, Deborah survived the encounter unharmed.
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 15
The Union, Advanced European Union and Human Reform League held a joint military exercise in the Taklamakan Desert, which was in actuality a trap to capture the Celestial Being's Gundams. During the battle, several Shell Flags in desert colors and a number of MA-115HT Union Realdo Hover Tanks launched a heavy barrage at the GN-002 Gundam Dynames and GN-003 Gundam Kyrios. Together with long-range bombardment from multiple MSJ-06II-LC Tieren Long-Range Cannon Types as well as aerial bombing by groups of VMS-15 Union Realdos, they managed to pin the two Gundams down.
Mobile Suit Gundam 00F Chapter 14
In AD 2309, Fon Spaak gathered several rogue mobile suit pilots from various blocs who are against the UN Forces to capture an under-defended missile base in Africa. With the base, they can launch missile attacks at any targets in Africa and it also serves as a bargaining chip to negotiate with the UN Forces. Laurel was one of the pilots and he piloted a Shell Flag.
During the operation, the group split into two teams: an aerial team lured away the 4 AEU-09 AEU Enacts and 4 SVMS-01 Union Flags guarding the base, while another ground-based team that included Laurel's Shell Flag and Fon's GNY-001F2 Gundam Astraea Type F2 assaulted the base. Unexpectedly, a GNX-607T GN-XII accompanied by one GNX-607T/BW GN-XII Cannon and one GNX-607T/AC GN-XII Sword then intercepted the ground team. This was unanticipated as the intelligence obtained prior indicated that the base had no such powerful mobile suits. Laural's Shell Flag and Fon's Astraea F2 stayed behind to battle the GN-XII team while the others headed to the base. Using the Shell Flag's Large Defense Rod, Laurel blocked a shot from the GN-XII's GN Beam Rifle and tried his best to fend off the enemy.
Eventually, a companion who infiltrated the base informed Laurel that it was a trap. The UN Forces had purposely leaked false information so that terrorists would turn their attention to the base rather than attack the Orbital Elevators. Hearing the truth, Laurel lost his will to fight, leaving his Shell Flag wide open to the GN-XII's attacks. Fortunately, Fon's Astraea F2 disabled the enemy unit in time, saving him.
Mobile Suit Gundam 00N integrated G-ROOMS
In one of the desert bases belonging to the anti-Federation organization, Katharon, the pilot of a light armor variant of the Shell Flag was taking a break from his duties. This pilot had left the Union military with the mobile suit as he was disgusted by the actions of the A-Laws.
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References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 Mobile Suit Gundam 00V Vol. 003 SVMS-01SG Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 'Gundam Weapons - Mobile Suit Gundam 00V Special Edition' Book
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Gundam 00V Official Site Mechanic Page
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Gundam 00 Official Website Profile
- ↑ Gundam.Info's Gundam MS Movie Files: Union Flag (from Mobile Suit Gundam 00)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 'Mobile Suit Gundam 00N integrated G-ROOMS' Book
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Data Archives' Book
- ↑ 'Mobile Suit Illustrated 2015' Book
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 15, Broken Wings
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Mobile Suit Gundam 00F Chapter 14
External links
- SVMS-01SG Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type on MAHQ.net
- SVMS-01SG Union Flag Ground Package Shell Type on Gundam.de