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The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam is the titular mobile suit of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. It is piloted by Shinn Asuka.

Technology & Combat Characteristics[]

The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam was a high performance general-purpose MS commissioned by PLANT Chairman Gilbert Durandal, who ordered it to be incorporated with the most advanced technology of the time, including technologies banned by the Junius Treaty. Based on the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam and Shinn Asuka's combat data, it was designed to handle any combat situations with a single set of varied armament, a concept first tested on the ZGMF-X56S/θ Destiny Impulse. For close combat, it had two beam boomerangs that doubled as beam sabers, a pair of palm beam cannons, and a large beam sword. For ranged battle, it was equipped with a long-range beam cannon and a beam rifle. For defense, it mounted a small physical shield as well as two beam shield generators. Finally, it had a standard set of head-mounted CIWS.[1]

For the Destiny Gundam to use its variety of weapons effectively and quickly, it needed to have a wider range of body movements and more flexibility. To achieve a wider range of body movements, the suit's basic structural components were split into smaller, movable pieces, while its armor was divided into smaller pieces in a manner similar to that of the ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam's. The exposed gaps in the armor due to smaller armor pieces were remedied by mapping out the ranges of motion of the frame using Shinn's combat performance to determine the most efficient way to separate the armor parts. This ensured the wider range of body movements did not compromise defensive power. The Destiny's joints were constructed of the same material as Phase Shift armor. This gave its joints near-human flexibility when phase-shifted and produced a faint metallic glow when discharging excess residual energy within the body through the joints. Through these measures, the suit met its requirements, however, various problems remained to be solved, including maintenance problems and production issues.[1]

Other special aspects are the Destiny's use of the new Voiture Lumiere propulsion system and the use of Mirage Colloid to create illusionary copies of itself. Destiny's Voiture Lumiere propulsion system was installed in the wings, which were improved version of the ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam's wings,[2] and produced a special light effect known as Wings of Light during high speed movements.[1] The Voiture Lumiere propulsion system was frequently used alongside the Mirage Colloid to confuse the enemy as the real Destiny set up for a high-speed attack. Like the ZGMF-X666S Legend Gundam, the Destiny Gundam was powered by the Hyper-Deuterion Engine and protected by Variable Phase Shift armor. Although classified as a "Second Stage Series" mobile suit, as indicated by the "S" in its model code, the Destiny should be a "Third Stage Series" instead based on its performance. This was done to hide the fact that it is a nuclear-powered suit and should have an "A" instead.[1]

Armaments[]

  • MMI-GAU26 17.5mm CIWS
Mounted in the head, the pair of CIWS are unable to damage PS armor, but are suitable for anti-personnel use and to intercept missiles, enemy units, etc.
  • MA-BAR73/S High-Energy Beam Rifle
Developed based on the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam's beam rifle, it is the Destiny Gundam's main mid-ranged weapon. As the beam rifle is powered by the suit's Hyper-Deuterion Engine, it has superior firepower and rate of fire. When not in use, it could be stored on the rear waist armor.
  • Anti-Beam Shield
A small, expandable anti-beam coated shield mounted on the left forearm. Also known simply as "Shield"[1][3], it can be used together with the beam shield when in the compacted state.
Like its brother unit, the Legend Gundam, the Destiny has an MX2351 "Solidus Fulgor" beam shield generator on the back of each hand. The generators produce powerful beam shields that can block physical and beam attacks, one beam shield was enough to stop the combined power of a GFAS-X1 Destroy Gundam's three "Super Scylla" multi-phase beam cannons. By combining both generators, a larger beam shield can be created.
  • M2000GX High-Energy Long-Range Beam Cannon
Stored on the left side of the backpack, it is Destiny's most powerful long-range weapon and can destroy a MS or a battleship with a single shot. It is developed from the ZGMF-X56S/γ Blast Impulse Gundam's M2000F "Kerberos" high-energy long-range beam cannon, and thanks to the Destiny's Hyper-Deuterion Engine, it has a higher firing rate, output, and firing range. When in use, the cannon unfolds and swivels underneath the Destiny's shoulder while a trigger and guard extend to allow the Destiny to take manual aim.
  • MMI-X340 "Palma Fiocina" Palm Beam Cannon
A unique feature of the Destiny is its two MMI-X340 "Palma Fiocina" palm beam cannons. Meant for use in close combat at zero range, the beam cannon fires powerful bluish beam that can destroy the head of the Destroy Gundam in a single shot.
  • RQM60F "Flash-Edge 2" Beam Boomerang
The Destiny has two RQM60F "Flash-Edge 2" beam boomerangs stored on its shoulders. They are upgraded forms of the ZGMF-X56S/β Sword Impulse Gundam's RQM60 "Flash-Edge" beam boomerangs, and utilized a simplified version of the DRAGOON system. The Destiny's beam boomerangs have the unique ability to double as beam sabers by lengthening their beam blades. Shinn uses these weapons in a variety of ways, such as using them to distract opponents while he closes in for a close-range attack, or to destroy several enemy units in its trajectory.
  • MMI-714 "Arondight" Beam Sword
Stored on the right side of the backpack, the foldable MMI-714 "Arondight" beam sword is powerful enough to slice a Destroy Gundam in two. Despite its name, the weapon is actually a combination of a physical blade and a laser beam blade. Developed from Sword Impulse's MMI-710 "Excalibur" anti-ship laser sword, it seems to be Shinn's preferred weapon-of-choice for close combat.

Special Equipment & Features[]

The Destiny is powered by a hyper-deuterion engine, a hybrid of the nuclear reactor with the Deuterion Beam Energy Transfer System.[4][5] Though the Hyper-Deuterion Engine's power output made a power down theoretically impossible,[6][7] the Destiny Gundam still drained its power reserves to less than 20% during its first engagement with the Strike Freedom.[8] It was said that that this was the result of the engine malfunctioning, resulting in the deuterion recharge not being able to keep up with energy consumption.[6][7]
A device built into the mobile suit to counter the effects of Neutron Jammers, this gives the Destiny the ability to use its Hyper-Deuterion Engine without risk of being shut down.
  • Operating System
The Destiny Gundam uses the Gunnery United Nuclear-Dueterion Advanced Maneuver operating system, (MOBILE SUIT NEO OPERATION SYSTEM Ver.1.62 Rev.29).
An improved version of Phase Shift armor, VPS armor is capable of automatically changing its strength, as well as color and power consumption in the field, although this must be programmed beforehand.
Unlike the Voiture Lumiere propulsion system used by GSX-401FW Stargazer Gundam, the one installed in Destiny's wings is a combat variant that uses an internal laser, instead of solar winds or external power beam, and convert its energy into a strong light pressure which is then used as thrust. The system generates a light effect known as "Wings of Light" when activated for high-speed movements. It also enables the creation of after-images when used alongside the Mirage Colloid System. Shinn frequently utilizes both systems in conjunction with the "Arondight" beam sword, rushing into close combat and impaling his target with the sword. This maneuver is effective against larger, less maneuverable opponents such as the Zamza-Zahs, Gells-Ghes, and Destroys, but is less effective against units of similar mobility like the Strike Freedom and Infinite Justice. The Voiture Lumiere's speed, combined with the after-images of the Mirage colloid system, also allows the suit to evade the DRAGOON system's multi-directional attacks.
Activated when Wings of Light is used, it spreads Mirage Colloid particles, leaving a trail of after-images that can confuse enemy pilots and also make the Destiny Gundam difficult to capture.

History[]

The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam was ZAFT's newest and most advanced mobile suit during the Second Alliance-PLANT War, alongside the ZGMF-X666S Legend Gundam. It was presented to Shinn Asuka by ZAFT Chairman Gilbert Durandal personally, and first entered combat against a ZGMF-2000 GOUF Ignited piloted by defector Athrun Zala. It went on to participate in Operation Ragnarök, the invasion of Heaven's Base in Iceland and was instrumental in ZAFT's victory as it worked with the Legend Gundam and the ZGMF-X56S/β Sword Impulse Gundam in destroying the base's complement of five GFAS-X1 Destroy Gundams.[9]

It then participated in the attack on Orb Union, where it was confronted by Cagalli Yula Athha in the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam. As the Destiny's beam rifle and long-range beam cannon were ineffective against Akatsuki's anti-beam defensive reflection system, Shinn switched to its beam sword and beam boomerangs. Shinn managed to sever Akatsuki's shield-wielding left forearm before Kira Yamato and Lacus Clyne made planetfall in ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam and ZGMF-X19A ∞ Justice Gundam respectively. The Destiny then fought against the Strike Freedom, losing its beam boomerangs and beam sword in the process, and was eventually forced to retreat due to power issues.[8]

Shinn and Destiny later returned to the battlefield with Rey Za Burrel in the Legend to battle Strike Freedom. They were able to force Strike Freedom into the defensive until Athrun's timely intervention in the ∞ Justice Gundam. Following an attack after Athrun activated his SEED Mode in response to Shinn's own SEED Mode, the Destiny lost most of its right arm (in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge manga however, Shinn was victorious as Athrun was still affected by his injuries). Subsequently, both Destiny and Legend retreated when the LHM-BB01 Minerva became the command ship of the operation and ZAFT forces were ordered to fall back.

After returning to space, the Destiny led the assault on the lunar control station of the superweapon Requiem after several PLANT Colonies were destroyed by Lord Djibril commanding the Earth Alliance's Daedalus base on the Moon. Defeating numerous opposing mobile weapons including three Destroy Gundams stationed there, Shinn was able to buy time for Lunamaria Hawke to infiltrate and destroy the command center with her ZGMF-X56S/γ Blast Impulse Gundam.

During the final battle of the war, Destiny engaged the ∞ Justice again after the latter disabled Lunamaria's ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam. It was then defeated by the ∞ Justice and crashed onto the Moon's surface. The damaged Destiny was later recovered and repaired at Orb's Akatsuki Island by Erica Simmons, becoming the ZGMF/A-42S2 Destiny Gundam Spec II.

Variants[]

While it was thought that there was only one Destiny Gundam created for Shinn Asuka, ZAFT actually had plans to assemble a new special forces unit called the Concluders that consisted of multiple ace pilots all using Destiny Gundams.[10][11] Heine Westenfluss, a member of another special forces, FAITH, was one of the ace pilots selected for the new unit.[10][11] A specially adjusted Destiny Gundam with an orange-based color palette matching his personal colors was prepared for him.[10][11] However, his MS was never deployed due to his death.[10]
Featured in the anime Gundam Build Fighters Try, it is a Destiny Gundam Gunpla used by Shimon Izuna. It was built by Shimon's little brother Mamoru Izuna as he recovered from an illness. It was built straight out of the box with no attention to fixing up nub marks, etc. Thus, its stats during Gunpla Battle is not very impressive. However, Shimon is able to compensate with his high piloting skills and managed to go toe-to-toe with Sekai Kamiki and his BG-011B Build Burning Gundam despite the latter's incredible build.[12]

Gallery[]

Lineart[]

Anime[]

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny[]

Gundam Build Fighters Try[]

Gundam Build Divers Battlogue[]

Illustration & Artwork[]

Games[]

Gunpla[]

Action Figures[]

Notes & Trivia[]

  • Destiny's head crest displays the text "X-42S DUE", where in italian "Due" means two and a reference to Destiny's series number.
  • During the battle of Orb, a blue beam is seen destroying a Murasame. As no other mobile suits are known to use blue beams, it is speculated that the attack is from Destiny's palm beam cannons, and this suggests that they can also serve as ranged weapon. However, this is never confirmed in any official materials.
  • In Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 OverBoost's popularity poll, the Destiny was voted as the most popular 3000 cost unit.[13]
  • Destiny appears in the Extreme Vs. series as a 3000 cost unit under Shinn and a 2500 cost for Heine's. Aside from their main weapons, both units can use the Voiture Lumiere for a special movement that costs no boost. As a powered down variant, Heine cannot use the Destiny's long-range beam cannon for a sustained shot and his follow-ups from Voiture Lumiere are weaker than Shinn's, but is compensated by having more charges for the movement.

Appearances[]

Television Series
OVAs and ONAs

References[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam model kit manual
  2. ↑ Dengeki Data Collection: Gundam Seed Destiny, Media Works
  3. ↑ 1/100 Destiny Gundam model kit manual
  4. ↑ HG SEED 1/144 Destiny Gundam model kit manual
  5. ↑ HGCE 1/144 Destiny Gundam model kit manual
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20060821155617/http://www.gundam-seed-d.net/story/diq/phase_42.html
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 (2006-06-02) Perfect Archive Series - 機動戦士ガンダムSEED Destiny [Perfect Archive Series - Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny] 5 (in Japanese). 竹書房 [Takeshobo], pp. 168-170. ISBN 9784812426876. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny PHASE-42, Freedom and Justice
  9. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny PHASE-38, A New Flag
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Profile on side of HGUC 1/144 ZGMF-X42S-Revolution Destiny Gundam (Heine Westenfluss Custom) model kit box
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 HGUC 1/144 ZGMF-X42S-Revolution Destiny Gundam (Heine Westenfluss Custom) instruction manual
  12. ↑ Gundam Build Fighters Try Episode 7, Straight-Assembly Shimon
  13. ↑ https://x.com/gundamvs/status/1837038989259186375/photo/1

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