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066 XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock (from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing);Video
 
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|usage=Close Quarters Combat
 
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|environment=Desert
 
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|powerplant=Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
 
|powerplant=Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
 
|paccommodation=Pilot only~in cockpit in torso
 
|paccommodation=Pilot only~in cockpit in torso
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|wingabilitylevels=Fighting Ability: Level 120, Weapons Ability: Level 120, Speed Ability: Level 110, Power Ability: Level 150, Armor Ability: Level 160
 
|armaments=2 x Vulcan Gun
 
|armaments=2 x Vulcan Gun
2 x Homing Missile~TV only
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2 x Homing Missile~TV Ver.
 
Shield
 
Shield
 
-2 x Shield Flasher
 
-2 x Shield Flasher
-Cross Crusher~Combination of Shield and Heat Shotels (EW only), plus Backpack (TV only)
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-Cross Crusher~Combination of Shield and Heat Shotels (EW Ver.), plus Backpack (TV Ver.)
 
|OptionalEquip=2 x Heat Shotel
 
|OptionalEquip=2 x Heat Shotel
 
|optionalFixedArmaments=Armadillo Armor~EW Ver.
Beam Machine Gun~EW only
 
|optionalFixedArmaments=Armadillo Armor~EW only
 
 
-2 x Shield
 
-2 x Shield
-2 x Missile Container
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-2 x Missile Pod
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|optionalHandheldArmaments=Beam Machine Gun~EW Ver.
-2 x 180mm Cannon
 
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Beam Rifle~EW Ver.
 
|SpecEquip=Self-Destruct System
 
|SpecEquip=Self-Destruct System
 
|optionalEquipments=Anti-Beam Coating Cloak~EW Ver.
Diffusing Cloak~EW only
 
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Diffuser Cloth~Manga Only
|optionalEquipments=Hovercraft Propulsion System~EW only
 
 
}}The '''XXXG-0SR Gundam Sandrock''' (aka '''Sandrock '''or '''Gundam Zero-Four''') is a [[mobile suit]] featured in the anime series ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Wing]]'' and is piloted by [[Quatre Raberba Winner]].
-2 x Machine Gun
 
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The '''XXXG-0SR Gundam Sandrock''' (aka '''Sandrock '''or '''Gundam Zero-Four''') is a close quarters [[mobile suit]], it is featured in the anime series ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Wing]]''. The unit is piloted by [[Quatre Raberba Winner]].
 
   
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
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The Sandrock was constructed by [[Instructor H]] in the L4 colonies under the financial support of the Winner family. Designed for operations on land, especially in a desert environment, it has high combat capabilities and excels in melee combat with its strong armor that is more robust than other Gundams'. In addition, it has advanced communication and information analysis systems as it was designed as a commander unit and tasked to be the core of the command system for the Maganac Corps and the five Gundams. Lastly, a sub-camera that functions in sandstorms is installed on the forehead. 
Of the five original Gundams created for Operation Meteor, Gundam Sandrock boasts the strongest armor and the highest power output. Intended for desert combat, it also sports tough anti-dust joints and armor. Gundam Sandrock's primary weapons are a pair of heat shotels, which worked as both an excellent pair of melee weapons and as throwing weapons. The heat shotels can also combine with the shield and backpack into the cross crusher, a large pincer-like weapon capable of snapping mobile suits in two. Other weapons of the Gundam include a pair of head vulcan guns and two homing missiles. The Sandrock was constructed by Instructor H in the L4 colonies under the financial support of the Winner family.
 
   
 
==Armaments==
 
==Armaments==
 
;*Vulcan Gun
 
;*Vulcan Gun
:These head mounted shell firing weapons have a high-rate of fire, but have little power and are generally ineffective against mobile suits; however, the vulcan gun can damage lightly armored areas such as the sensors. These weapons are ideal for shooting down small, fast moving, lightly armored targets such as missiles or small vehicles.
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:Mounted in the head, the pair of shell firing weapons have a high rate of fire, but little power and are generally ineffective against mobile suits. However, they can damage lightly armored areas such as the sensors and are ideal for shooting down lightly armored targets such as missiles, small vehicles, etc.
   
 
;*Heat Shotel
 
;*Heat Shotel
:These heat-radiating curved blades are the Gundam Sandrock's main weapons, and with them this mighty mobile suit can cut an enemy in half with each hand simultaneously. When required, the heat shotels can also be used as throwing weapons. When not in use, they are mounted on the backpack of the Sandrock. In the Katoki version, the blades are larger and the heat shotels can be connected at their pommels to form a double-bladed weapon, as shown in the MG model kit.
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:These heat-radiating curved blades are the Gundam Sandrock's main weapons, and with them, it can cut an enemy in half with each hand simultaneously. When required, the heat shotels can also be used as throwing weapons. When not in use, they are mounted on the backpack of the Sandrock. In the EW version, the blades are larger and the heat shotels can be connected at their pommels to form a double-bladed weapon, as shown in the MG model kit.
 
;*Beam Machine Gun
 
:A handheld beam weapon used for mid-range combat. While its shots are weaker than those of standard beam rifles, its rate of fire is much greater. When not in use, the beam machine gun can be stored on the rear waist armor. It is only used by the Katoki version.
 
   
 
;*Homing Missile
 
;*Homing Missile
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:A small automatic tracking missile stored in both shoulders, they are the Sandrock's sole long-range weaponry. Only present in the TV version.
:Equipped on the shoulders, the two missiles can reliably seek and destroy the enemy under any conditions. They're the only long-range weapons for the TV Version of the Gundam Sandrock. This weapon is omitted from the Katoki version.
 
   
 
;*Shield
 
;*Shield
:Designed with a snake head motif, it features two claws as "fangs", and two shield flashers as "eyes". The shield has an anti beam coating, and the shield flashers can release a blinding flash to confuse enemies. The Katoki version also has a similar shield.
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:Designed with a snakehead motif, it features two claws as "fangs", and two shield flashers as "eyes". The shield has an anti beam coating, and the shield flashers can release a blinding flash to confuse enemies. In ''[[New Mobile Report Gundam Wing Endless Waltz: The Glory of Losers|Glory of the Losers]]'', the EW version retains the shield.
   
 
:;*Cross Crusher
 
:;*Cross Crusher
::This arm-mounted crushing weapon is formed by combining the Gundam Sandrock's shield, backpack, and heat shotels. It can capture an enemy mobile suit in between the shotels, and then cuts them in half. In the Katoki version, the Cross Crusher can be formed with just the shield and heat shotels as shown by the MG model kit.
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::This arm-mounted crushing weapon is formed by combining the Gundam Sandrock's shield, backpack, and heat shotels. It can capture an enemy mobile suit in between the shotels, and then cuts them in half. In the EW version, the Cross Crusher can be formed with just the shield and heat shotels as shown by the MG model kit.
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;*Beam Machine Gun
 
:A handheld beam weapon used for mid-range combat. While its shots are weaker than those of standard beam rifles, its rate of fire is much greater. When not in use, the beam machine gun can be stored on the rear waist armor. It is only used by the Katoki version.
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;*Beam Rifle
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:A high output, long-range beam rifle powered by energy cartridges similar to the [[XXXG-01W Wing Gundam]]'s buster rifle. It is only used by the EW version.
   
 
;*Armadillo Armor
 
;*Armadillo Armor
:A set of extra armor for the Katoki Version, making its debut in [[New Mobile Report Gundam Wing Endless Waltz: The Glory of Losers|Gundam Wing - Endless Waltz: The Glory of Losers]]. An optional, dispersable armor that houses four large boosters underneath for flight and high jumps. It is also equipped with a pair of [[WMS-03 Maganac]]'s shields. To switch from a defensive role to a offensive one the shields can be replaced with Missile Containers. The shoulders can also be modified to equip a pair of 180mm Cannons, the same used by the [[WMS-03 Maganac Ahmad Custom]].
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:A set of optional, ejectable armor for the EW version that debuted in [[New Mobile Report Gundam Wing Endless Waltz: The Glory of Losers|Gundam Wing - Endless Waltz: The Glory of Losers]]. It has built-in auxiliary boosters for high altitude jumping and additional boosters are also attached to the backpack. It also has a pair of modified [[WMS-03 Maganac]]'s shields on shoulder mounts. In the Ver. 2 configuration, a pair of Sandrock shields are attached to the shoulder mounts instead and a missile pod is attached on top of each shield.
   
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
 
;*Self-Destruct System
 
;*Self-Destruct System
:The Gundam Sandrock was built to self-destruct should the pilot choose to. A remote detonator is placed within the cockpit and if a dire situation arrives, the pilot can destroy the Mobile Suit. The system was designed to overload its power systems and has enough explosive power to destroy several city blocks. It's a last option tactic if the pilot is incapable of protecting the Mobile Suit, while not allowing it to fall into enemy hands. It also can be used as one large explosive device to eradicate large targets.
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:The Gundam Sandrock was built to self-destruct should the pilot choose to. A remote detonator is placed within the cockpit and if a dire situation arrives, the pilot can destroy the Mobile Suit. The system was designed to overload its power systems and has enough explosive power to destroy several city blocks. It's a last option tactic if the pilot is incapable of protecting the Mobile Suit, while not allowing it to fall into enemy hands. It also can be used as one large explosive device to eradicate large targets. Unlike the other Gundams', Sandrock's system opens the cockpit door after activation and once the pilot has escaped, the Sandrock is programmed to move forward a certain distance to ensure the pilot is not caught in the explosion.
   
;*Diffusing Cloak
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;*Anti-Beam Coating Cloak
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:A cloth cloak treated with an anti-beam coating to protect the mobile suit from beam shots. It could completely cover the mobile suit with its size, with the exception of the head, providing full body protection. In addition, it also protects against the heat during atmospheric entry. It is only used by the EW version.
:Featured only on the Katoki version, it is a piece of material with anti-beam coating that is able to take a few beam shots before disintegrating. The cloak was also featured on the original Gundam Sandrock in the manga version of Gundam W.
 
   
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;*Diffuser Cloth
;*Hovercraft Propulsion System
 
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:Similar to the anti-beam coating cloak, it was featured on the Gundam Sandrock in the Comic BonBon manga version of Gundam W and was used during the war in Sanc Kingdom.
:A system of parts that attaches around the lower half of the Sandrock, this give the Sandrock the ability to skim across the ground at high speed similar to the [[WMS-04 Olifant]]. Two machine guns are also mounted on each side of the Sandrock allowing for hit and run tactics. Used only by the Katoki version.
 
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
When the five scientists who designed the XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero in AC 180 went their separate ways, each of them took copies of the plans for their original Gundam design. Instructor H, who went into hiding in the L4 colonies, then went on to design and build his own Gundam based on their original plans. His result was the XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock, built specifically for pilot Quatre Raberba Winner. Quatre had no intention of aiding in Operation Meteor's colony drop operation, and - against his pacifist father's wishes - took his Sandrock to Earth to meet up with the Maganac Corps in their direct fight against OZ and the oppressive Earth Alliance.
 
When the five scientists who designed the XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero in AC 180 went their separate ways, each of them took copies of the plans for their original Gundam design. Instructor H, who went into hiding in the L4 colonies, then went on to design and build his own Gundam based on their original plans. His result was the XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock, built specifically for pilot Quatre Raberba Winner. Quatre had no intention of aiding in Operation Meteor's colony drop operation, and - against his pacifist father's wishes - took his Sandrock to Earth to meet up with the Maganac Corps in their direct fight against OZ and the oppressive Earth Alliance.
   
Sandrock met its end when in order to create a diversion to facilitate the escape of his allies, Quatre was forced to sacrifice Sandrock along with himself, a decision which he did not take lightly, as he had come to see his war machine almost as a friend. However, Sandrock's cockpit opened of its own accord, implying that the Gundam wanted its pilot to live. After Quatre exited the mobile suit, it walked off by itself into the enemy forces before self-destructing, decimating the enemy's numbers and allowing Duo and Wufei the to escape with their gundams in tow.
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Sandrock met its end when in order to create a diversion to facilitate the escape of his allies, Quatre was forced to sacrifice Sandrock along with himself, a decision which he did not take lightly, as he had come to see his war machine almost as a friend. However, Sandrock's cockpit opened of its own accord, implying that the Gundam wanted its pilot to live. After Quatre exited the mobile suit, it walked off by itself into the enemy forces before self-destructing, decimating the enemy's numbers and allowing Duo and Wufei to escape with their gundams in tow.
   
 
OZ recovered the Sandrock's remains, but made no effort to repair the machine. Eventually Sally Po lead a solo mission to destroy what was left of the gundam, sneaking into the hanger where the remains were being stored and covering them with explosive charges. As fate would have it, Sally discovered the Sandrock at the same time as the Maganac Corps had, briefly engaging them before detonating the charges. Surprisingly, even in its damaged state, the Sandrock survived the explosions. After escaping from OZ forces, Sally Po conceded the Sandrock's remains to the Maganac Corps, in hopes they would be able to re-unite the broken gundam with its pilot someday.
 
OZ recovered the Sandrock's remains, but made no effort to repair the machine. Eventually Sally Po lead a solo mission to destroy what was left of the gundam, sneaking into the hanger where the remains were being stored and covering them with explosive charges. As fate would have it, Sally discovered the Sandrock at the same time as the Maganac Corps had, briefly engaging them before detonating the charges. Surprisingly, even in its damaged state, the Sandrock survived the explosions. After escaping from OZ forces, Sally Po conceded the Sandrock's remains to the Maganac Corps, in hopes they would be able to re-unite the broken gundam with its pilot someday.
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Quatre would eventually return to Earth, where he would later learn the Maganac Corps had found and restored the Sandrock. The young pilot journeyed alone through the desert in hopes of retrieving his Gundam, only to discover the Maganac Corps' headquarters under attack by OZ forces. Quatre managed to locate Sandrock in the nick of time, leading the Maganac Corps against the attacking OZ forces.
 
Quatre would eventually return to Earth, where he would later learn the Maganac Corps had found and restored the Sandrock. The young pilot journeyed alone through the desert in hopes of retrieving his Gundam, only to discover the Maganac Corps' headquarters under attack by OZ forces. Quatre managed to locate Sandrock in the nick of time, leading the Maganac Corps against the attacking OZ forces.
   
Realizing the battle had moved into space and joined by former Sanc Kingdom soldier [[Lucretia Noin]], Quatre once again left the Earth, this time bringing Sandrock along with him. While the machine had been restored, the Sandrock had been constructed for land-based warfare, and was largely unsuitable for combat in outer space. Despite this, Quatre took the Sandrock into a number of battles, where despite its decreased effectiveness, it managed to hold out until they managed to make contact with the spaceship Peacemillion, where the former Gundam engineer Howard ordered the Sandrock to be refit for outer space combat, resulting in the Gundam Sandrock Kai.
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Realizing the battle had moved into space and joined by former Sanc Kingdom soldier [[Lucretia Noin]], Quatre once again left the Earth, this time bringing Sandrock along with him. While the machine had been restored, the Sandrock had been constructed for land-based warfare, and was largely unsuitable for combat in outer space. Despite this, Quatre took the Sandrock into a number of battles, where despite its decreased effectiveness, it managed to hold out until they managed to make contact with the spaceship Peacemillion, where the former Gundam engineer Howard ordered the Sandrock to be refit for outer space combat, resulting in the Gundam Sandrock Custom.
   
 
===In other series===
 
===In other series===
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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
;*[[XXXG-01SR2 Gundam Sandrock Kai]]
 
 
;*[[XXXG-01SRL Gundam Sandleon]]
 
;*[[XXXG-01SRL Gundam Sandleon]]
;*[[XXXG-01SRL2 Gundam Sandleon Custom]]
 
 
;*[[Earthquake Naga Gundam]]
 
;*[[Earthquake Naga Gundam]]
 
;*[[Thunder Griffon Gundam]]
 
;*[[Thunder Griffon Gundam]]
   
 
==Picture Gallery==
 
==Picture Gallery==
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XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock Front View Lineart.jpg|XXXG-01SR - Gundam Sandrock - Front View Lineart
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XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock Front View Lineart.jpg|TV Ver. Front Lineart
XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock Back View Lineart.jpg|XXXG-01SR - Gundam Sandrock - Back View Lineart
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XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock Back View Lineart.jpg|TV Ver. Rear Lineart
SandrockKatokiVersion.jpg|Katoki Version with Heat Shotels
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SandrockKatokiVersion.jpg|EW Ver. with Heat Shotels
W gundam EarlyDesigns.jpg|The early design of Gundam W Gundam, Gundam Sandrock is on the far right
 
 
ep21readouta.jpg|Sandrock development data screen from Gundam Wing episode 21 (Upper)
 
ep21readouta.jpg|Sandrock development data screen from Gundam Wing episode 21 (Upper)
 
ep21readoutb.jpg|Sandrock development data screen from Gundam Wing episode 21 (Lower)
 
ep21readoutb.jpg|Sandrock development data screen from Gundam Wing episode 21 (Lower)
 
sandrock.jpg|Destroying 2 Leos
1305338185071.jpg|Sandrock ver. Ka with Armadillo Armor, from Glory of Losers
 
EW The Glory of Losers Deathscythe Rousette and Sandrock Armadillo.jpg|Armadillo armor with Missile Containers
 
sandrock-shouldercannons.jpg
 
787SK78.jpg|Gundam Sandrock Armadillo Armament
 
sandrock.jpg|Sandrock destroying 2 Leos
 
 
sandrock 3.jpg
 
sandrock 3.jpg
sandrock 2.jpg|sandrock in episode 2
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sandrock 2.jpg|In episode 2
 
gunthumb3_lg_sandrock.jpg
 
gunthumb3_lg_sandrock.jpg
 
gunthumb4_lg_sandrock.jpg
 
gunthumb4_lg_sandrock.jpg
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SandrockEW-beamrifle.jpg|EW Ver. with beam rifle
 
787SK78.jpg|EW Ver. with Armadillo Armor
 
1305338185071.jpg|EW Ver. with Armadillo Armor in action
 
EW The Glory of Losers Deathscythe Rousette and Sandrock Armadillo.jpg|Armadillo armor with Missile Pods
 
sandrock-shouldercannons.jpg
 
Noirsandrockspiegel.jpg
 
Noirsandrockspiegel.jpg
 
W gundam EarlyDesigns.jpg|The early design of Gundam W Gundam, Gundam Sandrock is on the far right
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ms_modal_unit_gw_04.png|As seen on the game Gundam Diorama Front 3rd.
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ms_modal_unit_ew_04.png|As seen on the game Gundam Diorama Front 3rd.
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SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays Gundam Sandrock.png|Gundam Sandrock from ''SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays''
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G_Gen_Crossrays_SandrockArmadillo.png|Gundam Sandrock Armadillo from ''G Generation Cross Rays''
 
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SandrockBox.jpg|1/144 [[1/144 Gundam Wing Model Series|Original]] XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock (1995): box art
 
SandrockBox.jpg|1/144 [[1/144 Gundam Wing Model Series|Original]] XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock (1995): box art
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WF05 Gundam Sandrock.jpg|1/144 Original XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock (Re-issue; 2000): box art
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HGAC Gundam Sandrock.jpg|1/144 [[High Grade Universal Century|HGAC]] XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock (2019): box art
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HGAC Gundam Sandrock & Gundam Breaker Mobile Product Code Set.jpg|1/144 HGAC XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock & [[Gundam Breaker Mobile]] Product Code Set (2019): box art
 
Mg-sandrock.jpg|1/100 [[Master Grade|MG]] XXXG-01SR "Gundam Sandrock (EW Ver.)" (2011): box art
 
Mg-sandrock.jpg|1/100 [[Master Grade|MG]] XXXG-01SR "Gundam Sandrock (EW Ver.)" (2011): box art
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SDGG-37-GundamSandrock.jpg|[[SD Gundam G Generation Model Series|SDGG]] XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock (2000): box art
 
 
Gundam Sandrock EW 1.jpg|1/100 MG "XXXG-0SR Gundam Sandrock (EW Ver.)": modeled by Hiroshi Sarai (Hobby Japan)
 
Gundam Sandrock EW 1.jpg|1/100 MG "XXXG-0SR Gundam Sandrock (EW Ver.)": modeled by Hiroshi Sarai (Hobby Japan)
 
Gundam Sandrock EW 2.jpg|1/100 MG "XXXG-0SR Gundam Sandrock (EW Ver.)"
 
Gundam Sandrock EW 2.jpg|1/100 MG "XXXG-0SR Gundam Sandrock (EW Ver.)"
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
*The first design of Gundam Sandrock was to follow the ''national'' trend from [[Mobile Fighter G Gundam]]. Gundam Sandrock's design was ''Arabian'' and it was to use a large round shield similar to one used by [[XXXG-01S Shenlong Gundam]].
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*The first design of Gundam Sandrock was to follow the ''nationality'' trend from ''[[Mobile Fighter G Gundam]]''. Gundam Sandrock's design was ''Arabian'' and it was to use a large round shield similar to one used by [[XXXG-01S Shenlong Gundam]].
*Unlike the other 4 gundams, Hajime Katoki's ''Endless Waltz'' redesign of the original Gundam Sandrock has no differences from its standard Sandrock Kai version, beyond a different paint scheme.
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*Unlike the other 4 Gundams, Hajime Katoki's ''Endless Waltz'' redesign of the original Gundam Sandrock has no differences from its standard Sandrock Kai version, beyond a different paint scheme.
*In both Super Robot Wars Z2 games, The Sandrock and its upgrade both when fully upgraded (as its Full upgrade bonus boosts its armor even further), boast one of the highest if not THE highest armor values of any mech in the game, surpassing many Super Robots, even Mazinger Z and Big O (super robots known for their toughness)
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*In both ''Super Robot Wars Z2'' games, the Sandrock and its upgrade both when fully upgraded (as its Full upgrade bonus boosts its armor even further), boast one of the highest if not ''the'' highest armor values of any mech in the game, surpassing many Super Robots, even Mazinger Z and Big O (super robots known for their toughness).
 
*The original 1/144 scale Sandrock model kit from the Gundam W series line came packaged with a beam machine gun, which the Sandrock was not armed with until its refit into Sandrock Kai. The model kit does not include the necessary parts to switch the resulting model between Sandrock and Sandrock Kai however.
 
*The original 1/144 scale Sandrock model kit from the Gundam W series line came packaged with a beam machine gun, which the Sandrock was not armed with until its refit into Sandrock Kai. The model kit does not include the necessary parts to switch the resulting model between Sandrock and Sandrock Kai however.
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**The beam machine gun appears as an attack for the Sandrock in [[Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Duel]].
*Before the Wing Gundam Zero was constructed, Sandrock was possibly the first of the After Colony era Gundams to possess a form of sentience. An example was when it risked its own existence to keep its pilot alive then sacrificed itself.
 
*In Episode 2 of Gundam Wing, the Sandrock was laid in a position to mimick as if it were resting while Quatre watched from afar with binoculars. The scene makes a reference to show that the Gundam was enjoying the beauty of nature as evidenced by the pink flamengos and the surrounding trees.
 
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
http://www.gundamgallery.com/data/media/76/Gundam%20Wing%20-%20MS%20Encyclopedia%20-053.jpg
 
 
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Revision as of 20:55, 10 January 2020

Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2The XXXG-0SR Gundam Sandrock (aka Sandrock or Gundam Zero-Four) is a mobile suit featured in the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam Wing and is piloted by Quatre Raberba Winner.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

The Sandrock was constructed by Instructor H in the L4 colonies under the financial support of the Winner family. Designed for operations on land, especially in a desert environment, it has high combat capabilities and excels in melee combat with its strong armor that is more robust than other Gundams'. In addition, it has advanced communication and information analysis systems as it was designed as a commander unit and tasked to be the core of the command system for the Maganac Corps and the five Gundams. Lastly, a sub-camera that functions in sandstorms is installed on the forehead. 

Armaments

  • Vulcan Gun
Mounted in the head, the pair of shell firing weapons have a high rate of fire, but little power and are generally ineffective against mobile suits. However, they can damage lightly armored areas such as the sensors and are ideal for shooting down lightly armored targets such as missiles, small vehicles, etc.
  • Heat Shotel
These heat-radiating curved blades are the Gundam Sandrock's main weapons, and with them, it can cut an enemy in half with each hand simultaneously. When required, the heat shotels can also be used as throwing weapons. When not in use, they are mounted on the backpack of the Sandrock. In the EW version, the blades are larger and the heat shotels can be connected at their pommels to form a double-bladed weapon, as shown in the MG model kit.
  • Homing Missile
A small automatic tracking missile stored in both shoulders, they are the Sandrock's sole long-range weaponry. Only present in the TV version.
  • Shield
Designed with a snakehead motif, it features two claws as "fangs", and two shield flashers as "eyes". The shield has an anti beam coating, and the shield flashers can release a blinding flash to confuse enemies. In Glory of the Losers, the EW version retains the shield.
  • Cross Crusher
This arm-mounted crushing weapon is formed by combining the Gundam Sandrock's shield, backpack, and heat shotels. It can capture an enemy mobile suit in between the shotels, and then cuts them in half. In the EW version, the Cross Crusher can be formed with just the shield and heat shotels as shown by the MG model kit.
  • Beam Machine Gun
A handheld beam weapon used for mid-range combat. While its shots are weaker than those of standard beam rifles, its rate of fire is much greater. When not in use, the beam machine gun can be stored on the rear waist armor. It is only used by the Katoki version.
  • Beam Rifle
A high output, long-range beam rifle powered by energy cartridges similar to the XXXG-01W Wing Gundam's buster rifle. It is only used by the EW version.
  • Armadillo Armor
A set of optional, ejectable armor for the EW version that debuted in Gundam Wing - Endless Waltz: The Glory of Losers. It has built-in auxiliary boosters for high altitude jumping and additional boosters are also attached to the backpack. It also has a pair of modified WMS-03 Maganac's shields on shoulder mounts. In the Ver. 2 configuration, a pair of Sandrock shields are attached to the shoulder mounts instead and a missile pod is attached on top of each shield.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Self-Destruct System
The Gundam Sandrock was built to self-destruct should the pilot choose to. A remote detonator is placed within the cockpit and if a dire situation arrives, the pilot can destroy the Mobile Suit. The system was designed to overload its power systems and has enough explosive power to destroy several city blocks. It's a last option tactic if the pilot is incapable of protecting the Mobile Suit, while not allowing it to fall into enemy hands. It also can be used as one large explosive device to eradicate large targets. Unlike the other Gundams', Sandrock's system opens the cockpit door after activation and once the pilot has escaped, the Sandrock is programmed to move forward a certain distance to ensure the pilot is not caught in the explosion.
  • Anti-Beam Coating Cloak
A cloth cloak treated with an anti-beam coating to protect the mobile suit from beam shots. It could completely cover the mobile suit with its size, with the exception of the head, providing full body protection. In addition, it also protects against the heat during atmospheric entry. It is only used by the EW version.
  • Diffuser Cloth
Similar to the anti-beam coating cloak, it was featured on the Gundam Sandrock in the Comic BonBon manga version of Gundam W and was used during the war in Sanc Kingdom.

History

When the five scientists who designed the XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero in AC 180 went their separate ways, each of them took copies of the plans for their original Gundam design. Instructor H, who went into hiding in the L4 colonies, then went on to design and build his own Gundam based on their original plans. His result was the XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock, built specifically for pilot Quatre Raberba Winner. Quatre had no intention of aiding in Operation Meteor's colony drop operation, and - against his pacifist father's wishes - took his Sandrock to Earth to meet up with the Maganac Corps in their direct fight against OZ and the oppressive Earth Alliance.

Sandrock met its end when in order to create a diversion to facilitate the escape of his allies, Quatre was forced to sacrifice Sandrock along with himself, a decision which he did not take lightly, as he had come to see his war machine almost as a friend. However, Sandrock's cockpit opened of its own accord, implying that the Gundam wanted its pilot to live. After Quatre exited the mobile suit, it walked off by itself into the enemy forces before self-destructing, decimating the enemy's numbers and allowing Duo and Wufei to escape with their gundams in tow.

OZ recovered the Sandrock's remains, but made no effort to repair the machine. Eventually Sally Po lead a solo mission to destroy what was left of the gundam, sneaking into the hanger where the remains were being stored and covering them with explosive charges. As fate would have it, Sally discovered the Sandrock at the same time as the Maganac Corps had, briefly engaging them before detonating the charges. Surprisingly, even in its damaged state, the Sandrock survived the explosions. After escaping from OZ forces, Sally Po conceded the Sandrock's remains to the Maganac Corps, in hopes they would be able to re-unite the broken gundam with its pilot someday.

Quatre would eventually return to Earth, where he would later learn the Maganac Corps had found and restored the Sandrock. The young pilot journeyed alone through the desert in hopes of retrieving his Gundam, only to discover the Maganac Corps' headquarters under attack by OZ forces. Quatre managed to locate Sandrock in the nick of time, leading the Maganac Corps against the attacking OZ forces.

Realizing the battle had moved into space and joined by former Sanc Kingdom soldier Lucretia Noin, Quatre once again left the Earth, this time bringing Sandrock along with him. While the machine had been restored, the Sandrock had been constructed for land-based warfare, and was largely unsuitable for combat in outer space. Despite this, Quatre took the Sandrock into a number of battles, where despite its decreased effectiveness, it managed to hold out until they managed to make contact with the spaceship Peacemillion, where the former Gundam engineer Howard ordered the Sandrock to be refit for outer space combat, resulting in the Gundam Sandrock Custom.

In other series

The Gundam Sandrock has a brief cameo in Gundam EXA during the After Colony chapter, it was destroyed by Ex's Extreme Gundam in his attempt to cause a great disturbance that would destroy the AC world.

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Notes

  • The first design of Gundam Sandrock was to follow the nationality trend from Mobile Fighter G Gundam. Gundam Sandrock's design was Arabian and it was to use a large round shield similar to one used by XXXG-01S Shenlong Gundam.
  • Unlike the other 4 Gundams, Hajime Katoki's Endless Waltz redesign of the original Gundam Sandrock has no differences from its standard Sandrock Kai version, beyond a different paint scheme.
  • In both Super Robot Wars Z2 games, the Sandrock and its upgrade both when fully upgraded (as its Full upgrade bonus boosts its armor even further), boast one of the highest if not the highest armor values of any mech in the game, surpassing many Super Robots, even Mazinger Z and Big O (super robots known for their toughness).
  • The original 1/144 scale Sandrock model kit from the Gundam W series line came packaged with a beam machine gun, which the Sandrock was not armed with until its refit into Sandrock Kai. The model kit does not include the necessary parts to switch the resulting model between Sandrock and Sandrock Kai however.

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