The Vanishing Gundam is Phase-06 of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. It first aired in Japan on November 9, 2002, and in the United States on May 22, 2004. The HD Remaster first aired in Japan on January 27, 2012.
Summary[]
The Archangel and its crew are held captive by Artemis' forces. Nicol Amalfi in his GAT-X207 Blitz attacks Artemis, using its Mirage Colloid armor to remain effectively invisible and destroys the Umbrella of Artemis, which protects the asteroid fortress. During the attack, the Archangel is able to escape.
Plot[]
Notes & Trivia[]
HD Remaster Changes[]
- As the Sword Strike activates the Phase Shift Armor, the brightness of the flare effect has been decreased.
Appearances[]
Characters[]
Earth Alliance[]
- Biddulph
- Murrue Ramius
- Natarle Badgiruel
- Kuzzey Buskirk
- Flay Allster
- Sai Argyle
- Kira Yamato
- Miriallia Haw
- Romero Pal
- Mu La Flaga
- Jackie Tonomura
- Dalida Lolaha Chandra II
- Arnold Neumann
- Tolle Koenig
- Kojiro Murdoch
- Eurasian Federation Lt. Commander (Artemis) - (First Appearance)
- Gerard Garcia - (First Appearance)
- Villard - (First Mentioned)
- Rize (SEED) - (First Appearance)
ZAFT[]
- Athrun Zala - (Flashback(s) Only)
- Dearka Elsman
- Zelman
- Nicol Amalfi
- Yzak Joule
- Rau Le Creuset - (Mentioned Only; Indirectly)
Orb Union[]
Others[]
Characters[]
| Name | Timestamp | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Biddulph | 00:01 | |
| Murrue Ramius | 00:02 | |
| Natarle Badgiruel | 00:02 | |
| Kuzzey Buskirk | 00:04 | |
| Sai Argyle | 00:17 | |
| Flay Allster | 00:17 | |
| Kira Yamato | 02:26 | |
| Romero Pal | 02:39 | |
| Miriallia Haw | 02:39 | |
| Mu La Flaga | 02:52 | |
| Jackie Tonomura | 03:16 | |
| Dalida Lolaha Chandra II | 03:19 | |
| Tolle Koenig | 03:32 | |
| Arnold Neumann | 03:32 | |
| Kojiro Murdoch | 03:58 | |
| Eurasian Federation Lt. Commander (Artemis) | 04:07 | First Appearance |
| Gerard Garcia | 04:11 | First Appearance |
| Villard | 05:38 | First Mentioned |
| Athrun Zala | 07:44 | Flashback(s) Only |
| Dearka Elsman | 08:18 | |
| Zelman | 08:18 | |
| Nicol Amalfi | 08:22 | |
| Yzak Joule | 08:22 | |
| Rau Le Creuset | 08:47 | Mentioned Only; Indirectly |
| Elle | 11:56 | |
| Elle's Mother | 11:56 | |
| Rize (SEED) | 12:50 | First Appearance |
| Birdy | 15:27 |
Mobile Weapons[]
Earth Alliance[]
- TS-MA2mod.00 Moebius Zero
- GAT-X105 Strike Gundam
- GAT-X105+AQM/E-X01 Aile Strike Gundam - (Flashback(s) Only)
- GAT-X105+AQM/E-X02 Sword Strike Gundam
- TS-MA2 Moebius
ZAFT[]
- ZGMF-1017 GINN - (Mentioned Only)
- GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam - (Flashback(s) Only)
- GAT-X102 Duel Gundam
- GAT-X103 Buster Gundam
- GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam
Ships & Vehicles[]
Earth Alliance[]
- Archangel-class
- "Archangel"
- Agamemnon-class
- Small Launch - (Flashback(s) Only)
- Launch (E.A.)
- Drake-class
- Nelson-class
ZAFT[]
- Laurasia-class
- "Gamow"
Mechanics[]
| Name | Timestamp | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Archangel-class | 00:01 | |
| Small Launch | 00:30 | Flashback(s) Only |
| Agamemnon-class | 00:30 | |
| Launch (E.A.) | 02:19 | |
| TS-MA2mod.00 Moebius Zero | 02:48 | |
| Drake-class | 04:36 | |
| ZGMF-1017 GINN | 05:45 | Mentioned Only |
| Laurasia-class | 06:19 | |
| GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam | 07:44 | Flashback(s) Only |
| GAT-X105+AQM/E-X01 Aile Strike Gundam | 07:44 | Flashback(s) Only |
| GAT-X105 Strike Gundam | 07:44 | |
| GAT-X102 Duel Gundam | 10:26 | |
| GAT-X103 Buster Gundam | 10:26 | |
| GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam | 10:27 | |
| TS-MA2 Moebius | 18:21 | |
| Nelson-class | 18:27 | |
| GAT-X105+AQM/E-X02 Sword Strike Gundam | 18:58 |
Organizations[]
| Name | Timestamp |
|---|---|
| Archangel Corps | 00:01 |
| OMNI Enforcer | 00:01 |
| Earth Alliance | 00:01 |
| Eurasian Federation | 00:01 |
| Atlantic Federation | 00:02 |
| Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty | 06:19 |
| Le Creuset Team | 07:44 |
| Orb Union | 11:56 |
Locations[]
- Earth Sphere (Cosmic Era)
- Artemis
- Heliopolis - (Mentioned Only)
- Moon (Cosmic Era) - (Flashback(s) Only)
- Ptolemaeus Lunar Base - (Mentioned Only)
- Copernicus City - (Flashback(s) Only)
Locations[]
| Name | Timestamp | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Artemis | 00:08 | |
| Earth Sphere (Cosmic Era) | 00:08 | |
| Heliopolis | 04:12 | Mentioned only |
| Ptolemaeus | 06:10 | Mentioned only |
| Moon (Cosmic Era) | 15:24 | Flashback(s) Only |
| Copernicus | 15:24 | Flashback(s) Only |
Conflicts/Events[]
- First Alliance-PLANT War
- Grimaldi Front - (First Mentioned)
- Battle of Heliopolis - (Flashback(s) Only)
- Skirmish near Artemis - (Mentioned Only)
- Battle of Artemis - (First Appearance; Conclusion)
Conflicts/Events[]
| Name | Timestamp | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grimaldi Front | 05:33 | First Mentioned |
| First Alliance-PLANT War | 05:35 | |
| Battle of Heliopolis | 07:43 | Flashback(s) Only |
| Skirmish near Artemis | 12:05 | Mentioned only |
| Battle of Artemis | 16:21 | First Appearance; Conclusion |
Technologies & Weapons[]
- Laminated Armor
- Lightwave Barrier
- EA Rifle
- Wired Gunbarrel
- Phase Shift armor
- Striker Packs
- Mobile Suit Operation System - (Mentioned Only)
- Mirage Colloid - (First Appearance)
- Mirage Colloid Stealth System - (First Appearance)
- Combat Knife - (Flashback(s) Only)
- Anti-ship Sword
Technologies & Weapons[]
| Name | Timestamp | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Laminated Armor | 00:08 | |
| Lightwave Barrier | 00:08 | |
| EA Rifle | 02:13 | |
| Wired Gunbarrel | 02:48 | |
| Phase Shift armor | 07:44 | |
| Striker Packs | 07:44 | |
| Mobile Suit Operation System | 10:06 | |
| Mirage Colloid | 13:13 | First Appearance |
| Mirage Colloid Stealth System | 13:17 | First Appearance |
| Combat Knife | 15:32 | Flashback(s) Only |
| Anti-ship Sword | 18:49 |
Quotes[]
| “ | Gerard: "In fact I've come across your impressive record... Hawk of Endymion. I also fought at the Grimaldi Front." Mu: "Oh? Then you must've been in Commodore Villard's unit." Gerard: "That's right. Although we were forced to retreat in that situation, your heroics in downing five GINNs gave us much-needed encouragement." Mu: "Thank you very much, sir." |
” |
—Gerard Garcia and Mu La Flaga about the Grimaldi Front, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, The Vanishing Gundam | ||
| “ | Zelman: The umbrella doesn't allow any lasers or projectiles past it." Dearka: "In other words, they won't be attacking us. It's kinda ridiculous when you think about it." Zelman: "But it's first-class as a defensive weapon. Not being an important strategic position, our forces have pretty well ignored it to this point. We currently have no means to get past that umbrella." |
” |
—Zelman and Dearka Elsman discussing Artemis' Lightwave Barrier, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, The Vanishing Gundam | ||
| “ | Gerard: "But You're a traitor to the Coordinators." Kira: "A traitor?" Gerard: "I have no idea why, but regardless, you did betray your own people, didn't you? In which case..." Kira: "You're wrong! I..." Gerard: "As a Coordinator taking sides with the Earth Forces, you're very valuable. There's nothing to worry about. You'll be treated very well. Even in Eurasia." |
” |
—Gerard Garcia and Kira Yamato, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, The Vanishing Gundam | ||
References[]