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|image=XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock.jpg;Front |
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− | XXXG-01SR - Gundam Sandrock Ver.Ka - Front View.jpg;Front (EW Ver.) |
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− | Sandrock-armadillo.jpg;Gundam Sandrock Armadillo |
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066 XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock (from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing);Video |
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|usertype=Commander |
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|environment=Desert |
|environment=Desert |
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|type=Suit |
|type=Suit |
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+ | |kanji=XXXG-01SR ガンダムサンドロック |
− | |designation=XXXG-01SR |
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|archetype=XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero |
|archetype=XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero |
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|first=April 7, 195 |
|first=April 7, 195 |
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|last=195 |
|last=195 |
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|era=After Colony |
|era=After Colony |
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− | |mechdesigner=Kunio Okawara |
+ | |mechdesigner=Kunio Okawara |
− | |series=Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Gundam Build Fighters Try, Gundam Build Divers~22 |
+ | |series=Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Gundam Build Fighters Try~5, Gundam Build Divers~22 |
|manufacturer=Instructor H |
|manufacturer=Instructor H |
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|operator=Colony Liberation Organizaton, G Team, Coalition of Volunteers |
|operator=Colony Liberation Organizaton, G Team, Coalition of Volunteers |
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|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 |
|wingabilitylevels=Fighting Ability: Level 120, Weapons Ability: Level 120, Speed Ability: Level 110, Power Ability: Level 150, Armor Ability: Level 160 |
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+ | |fixedArmaments=2 x Vulcan Gun |
− | 2 x Homing Missile |
+ | 2 x Homing Missile |
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− | Shield |
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− | + | Shield~2 x Shield Flasher |
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− | + | Cross Crusher~Combination of Shield, Heat Shotels and Backpack |
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− | |optionalFixedArmaments=Armadillo Armor~EW Ver. |
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− | -2 x Shield |
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− | -2 x Missile Pod |
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− | |optionalHandheldArmaments=Beam Machine Gun~EW Ver. |
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− | Beam Rifle~EW Ver. |
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− | |optionalEquipments=Anti-Beam Coating Cloak~EW Ver. |
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− | The '''XXXG-0SR Gundam Sandrock''' (aka '''Sandrock ''' |
+ | The '''XXXG-0SR Gundam Sandrock''' (aka '''Sandrock ''', '''Gundam Zero-Four''') is a [[mobile suit]] introduced in the anime ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Wing]]'' and 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 |
+ | 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== |
==Armaments== |
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;*Vulcan Gun |
;*Vulcan Gun |
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+ | :A pair of shell-firing armament built into the head. Low offensive power, only used to restrict enemy movement, and lay down a wall of suppressive fire due to their rapid fire capability. |
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− | :Mounted in the head, the pair of shell firing weapons have 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. |
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;*Heat Shotel |
;*Heat Shotel |
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− | :These heat-radiating curved blades are the Gundam Sandrock's main weapons, and with them |
+ | :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. |
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;*Shield |
;*Shield |
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− | :Designed with a |
+ | :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. |
− | + | ;*Cross Crusher |
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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. |
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− | ;*Beam Machine Gun |
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− | :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. |
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− | ;*Armadillo Armor |
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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 loadout, a pair of Sandrock shields are attached to the shoulder mounts instead and a missile pod is attached on top of each shield. |
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==Special Equipment & Features== |
==Special Equipment & Features== |
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;*Self-Destruct System |
;*Self-Destruct System |
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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. |
: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. |
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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. |
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;*Diffuser Cloth |
;*Diffuser Cloth |
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+ | :An anti-beam cloak, it was equipped on the Gundam Sandrock during the battles in the Sanc Kingdom in the ''Comic BonBon'' manga version of ''Gundam Wing''. |
==History== |
==History== |
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− | 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, |
+ | 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, designed the built the XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock based on their original plan. The Gundam Sandrock was specifically for [[Quatre Raberba Winner]], who had no intention of aiding in [[Operation Meteor]]'s colony drop operation. Against his pacifist father's wishes, Quatre took Sandrock to Earth to Earth to meet up with the [[Maganac Corps]] in their fight against [[OZ]] and the oppressive [[United Earth Sphere Alliance]]. |
− | + | As OZ became more aggressive in space, the five Gundam pilots realized they would have to return to defend the colonies. Quatre then joined up with [[Duo Maxwell]] and [[Chang Wufei]], and attacked a military spaceport in Singapore. In order to create a diversion to facilitate the escape of his allies, Quatre decided to sacrifice Sandrock along with himself, a decision which he did not take lightly, as he had come to see his mobile suit almost as a friend. However, Sandrock's cockpit opened of its own accord. 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. |
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− | OZ recovered the Sandrock's remains, but made no effort to repair the machine. Eventually Sally Po |
+ | OZ recovered the Sandrock's remains, but made no effort to repair the machine. Eventually, [[Sally Po]] conducted 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 conceded the Sandrock's remains to the Maganac Corps, in hopes they would be able to re-unite the damaged Gundam with its pilot someday. |
− | Quatre |
+ | Quatre eventually return to Earth, where he later learnt 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. Quatre managed to locate Sandrock in the nick of time, and led the Maganac Corps to victory. |
− | 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 |
+ | 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 with him. As the Sandrock had been constructed for ground warfare, it was 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 made contact with the spaceship ''[[Peacemillion]]'', where the former Gundam engineer [[Mike Howard]] ordered the Sandrock to be refit for outer space combat, resulting in the [[XXXG-01SR2 Gundam Sandrock Custom]]. |
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− | ===In other series=== |
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− | 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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==Variants== |
==Variants== |
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;*[[Thunder Griffon Gundam]] |
;*[[Thunder Griffon Gundam]] |
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+ | ==Gallery== |
+ | ===Lineart=== |
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<gallery hideaddbutton="true"> |
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− | XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock Front View Lineart.jpg| |
+ | XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock Front View Lineart.jpg|Front |
− | XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock Back View Lineart.jpg| |
+ | XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock Back View Lineart.jpg|Rear |
+ | </gallery> |
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− | SandrockKatokiVersion.jpg|EW Ver. with Heat Shotels |
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+ | ===Anime=== |
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+ | ====Gundam Wing==== |
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− | sandrock.jpg|Destroying 2 Leos |
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+ | <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> |
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− | sandrock 3.jpg |
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+ | Gundam Sandrock Close-Up 01 (Wing Ep1).png|Close-Up (''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Wing]]'' Ep 01) |
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− | sandrock 2.jpg|In episode 2 |
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+ | Sandrock.jpg|Standing before 2 destroyed Leos (Ep 01) |
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− | gunthumb3_lg_sandrock.jpg |
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+ | Sandrock 2.jpg|Seen through binoculars (Ep 02) |
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− | gunthumb4_lg_sandrock.jpg |
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+ | Gunthumb3 lg sandrock.jpg |
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− | SandrockEW-beamrifle.jpg|EW Ver. with beam rifle |
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+ | Gunthumb4 lg sandrock.jpg|With Wing Gundam (Ep 08) |
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− | 787SK78.jpg|EW Ver. with Armadillo Armor |
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+ | Gundam Sandrock Rear 01 (Wing Ep10).png|Rear (Ep 10) |
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− | 1305338185071.jpg|EW Ver. with Armadillo Armor in action |
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− | EW The Glory of Losers Deathscythe Rousette and Sandrock Armadillo.jpg|Armadillo armor with Missile Pods |
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− | sandrock-shouldercannons.jpg |
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+ | </gallery> |
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− | Noirsandrockspiegel.jpg |
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+ | ====Gundam Build Series==== |
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+ | <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> |
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+ | Noirsandrockspiegel.jpg|Cameo in ''[[Gundam Build Fighters Try]]'' [[Dream And Challenge in Your Heart|Episode 5]] |
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− | ms_modal_unit_ew_04.png|As seen on the game Gundam Diorama Front 3rd. |
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+ | </gallery> |
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− | G_Gen_Crossrays_SandrockArmadillo.png|Sandrock Armadillo, from ''G Generation Cross Rays'' |
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+ | ===Manga=== |
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+ | ===Illustration & Artwork=== |
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+ | <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | ===Games=== |
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+ | <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> |
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+ | Unit b gundam sandrock.png|As seen in ''[[SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online]]'' |
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+ | Gundam Sandrock GGCR.png|AS seen in ''[[SD Gundam G Generation|SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays]] |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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==[[Gunpla]]== |
==[[Gunpla]]== |
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− | <gallery hideaddbutton=true> |
+ | <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> |
− | SandrockBox.jpg| |
+ | SandrockBox.jpg|[[1/144 Gundam Wing Model Series|Original]] 1/144 XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock (1995): box art |
− | + | WF05 Gundam Sandrock.jpg|Original 1/144 XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock (Re-issue; 2000): box art |
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− | HGAC Gundam Sandrock |
+ | HGAC Gundam Sandrock.jpg|[[High Grade Universal Century|HGAC]] 1/144 XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock (2019): box art |
− | + | HGAC Gundam Sandrock & Gundam Breaker Mobile Product Code Set.jpg|HGAC 1/144 XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock & [[Gundam Breaker Mobile]] Product Code Set (2019): box art |
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+ | HGAC Gundam Sandrock -Clear Color-.jpg|HGAC 1/144 XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock [Clear Color] (Events and The Gundam Base Tokyo exclusive; 2020): box art |
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SDGG-37-GundamSandrock.jpg|[[SD Gundam G Generation Model Series|SDGG]] XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock (2000): box art |
SDGG-37-GundamSandrock.jpg|[[SD Gundam G Generation Model Series|SDGG]] XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock (2000): box art |
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− | Gundam Sandrock EW 1.jpg|1/100 MG "XXXG-0SR Gundam Sandrock (EW Ver.)": modeled by Hiroshi Sarai (Hobby Japan) |
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− | Gundam Sandrock EW 3.jpg|1/100 MG "XXXG-0SR Gundam Sandrock (EW Ver.)" |
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− | Gundam Sandrock EW 4.jpg|1/100 MG "XXXG-0SR Gundam Sandrock (EW Ver.)" |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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− | ==Action Figures== |
+ | ==[[Action figure|Action Figures]]== |
− | <gallery hideaddbutton=true> |
+ | <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> |
MSiA_xxxg-01sr_p01_HongKong.jpg|[[Mobile Suit in Action!!|Mobile Suit in Action (MSiA / MIA)]] "XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock / Kai" (Hong Kong release; 2000): package front view. |
MSiA_xxxg-01sr_p01_HongKong.jpg|[[Mobile Suit in Action!!|Mobile Suit in Action (MSiA / MIA)]] "XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock / Kai" (Hong Kong release; 2000): package front view. |
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MSiA_xxxg-01sr_p02_Japanese.jpg|MSiA / MIA "XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock / Kai" (Japanese release; 2000): package front view. |
MSiA_xxxg-01sr_p02_Japanese.jpg|MSiA / MIA "XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock / Kai" (Japanese release; 2000): package front view. |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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− | ==Notes== |
+ | ==Notes & Trivia== |
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+ | *The initial design of the 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]]. |
+ | *In the anime, the Gundam Sandrock was the only Gundam of the original five to feature no beam weapons. |
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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. |
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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). |
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+ | *In ''[[Gundam Breaker Mobile]]'', the Gundam Sandrock appears as an unlockable Gunpla by redeeming the code (Japan version only) from the first batches of the [[High Grade Universal Century|HGAC]] kit. The international version of the game does not feature the unit, as the ''Endless Waltz'' version of the unit was used instead since December 2022. |
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⚫ | *The original 1/144 scale Sandrock model kit |
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− | **The beam machine gun appears as an attack for the Sandrock in [[Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Duel]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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+ | <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> |
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+ | Gundam Sandrock Data From SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays..jpg |
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+ | </gallery> |
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<references/> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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− | *[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/w/xxxg-01sr.htm Gundam Sandrock on MAHQ] |
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− | *[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/katoki/xxxg-01sr.htm Gundam Sandrock Ver. Ka. on MAHQ] |
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− | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XXXG-01SR_Gundam_Sandrock#Gundam_Sandrock Gundam Sandrock on Wikipedia] |
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[[ja:XXXG-01SR ガンダムサンドロック]] |
[[ja:XXXG-01SR ガンダムサンドロック]] |
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+ | [[fr:XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock]] |
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+ | [[es:XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock]] |
Latest revision as of 10:43, 12 March 2024
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The XXXG-0SR Gundam Sandrock (aka Sandrock , Gundam Zero-Four) is a mobile suit introduced in the anime 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
- A pair of shell-firing armament built into the head. Low offensive power, only used to restrict enemy movement, and lay down a wall of suppressive fire due to their rapid fire capability.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Homing Missile
- A small automatic tracking missile stored in both shoulders, they are the Sandrock's sole long-range weaponry.
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.
- Diffuser Cloth
- An anti-beam cloak, it was equipped on the Gundam Sandrock during the battles in the Sanc Kingdom in the Comic BonBon manga version of Gundam Wing.
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, designed the built the XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock based on their original plan. The Gundam Sandrock was specifically for Quatre Raberba Winner, who had no intention of aiding in Operation Meteor's colony drop operation. Against his pacifist father's wishes, Quatre took Sandrock to Earth to Earth to meet up with the Maganac Corps in their fight against OZ and the oppressive United Earth Sphere Alliance.
As OZ became more aggressive in space, the five Gundam pilots realized they would have to return to defend the colonies. Quatre then joined up with Duo Maxwell and Chang Wufei, and attacked a military spaceport in Singapore. In order to create a diversion to facilitate the escape of his allies, Quatre decided to sacrifice Sandrock along with himself, a decision which he did not take lightly, as he had come to see his mobile suit almost as a friend. However, Sandrock's cockpit opened of its own accord. 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 conducted 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 conceded the Sandrock's remains to the Maganac Corps, in hopes they would be able to re-unite the damaged Gundam with its pilot someday.
Quatre eventually return to Earth, where he later learnt 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. Quatre managed to locate Sandrock in the nick of time, and led the Maganac Corps to victory.
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 with him. As the Sandrock had been constructed for ground warfare, it was 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 made contact with the spaceship Peacemillion, where the former Gundam engineer Mike Howard ordered the Sandrock to be refit for outer space combat, resulting in the XXXG-01SR2 Gundam Sandrock Custom.
Variants
Gallery
Lineart
Anime
Gundam Wing
Gundam Build Series
Manga
Illustration & Artwork
Games
Gunpla
Action Figures
Notes & Trivia
- The initial design of the 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.
- In the anime, the Gundam Sandrock was the only Gundam of the original five to feature no beam weapons.
- The original 1/144 scale Sandrock model kit came packaged with a Beam Machine Gun, which the Sandrock was not armed with until its refit into the XXXG-01SR2 Gundam Sandrock Custom. This weapon appears as an attack for the Sandrock in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Duel.
- In Gundam Breaker Mobile, the Gundam Sandrock appears as an unlockable Gunpla by redeeming the code (Japan version only) from the first batches of the HGAC kit. The international version of the game does not feature the unit, as the Endless Waltz version of the unit was used instead since December 2022.
References
External links