Broken into three parts, our feature will detail the various units that players can control and square off against during the game's five playable modes. With the choice of 10 different pilots and over 80 minutes of actual footage in addition to the aforementioned units, Encounters in Space should have enough of the good stuff to send series followers into spastic fits of anticipation.
Today we'll be profiling the powerful forces of the Federation (they're the good guys for the uninitiated) and the 40 robots and vehicles that it employs in the wake of its struggle against the Zeon. Speaking of the Zeon, we'll be back again tomorrow with an analysis of its evil forces followed by Wednesday's feature on the units from Alternate Dimensions. For your convenience, we've provided a screenshot and brief description of each unit in the text below. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to seeing you again with more tomorrow.
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RB-79 BallA combat pod developed to support the GM, the RB-79 is equipped with a low recoil cannon on its upper turret. It was heavily deployed in the Battles of Solomon and A Baoa Qu for medium- and long-range fire support.
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RB-79K Ball K TypeA variant of the RB-79 Ball, the RB-79K's manipulator design has been changed, and it is equipped with two cannons. This model was deployed near the end of the One Year War.
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RX-75 GuntankMore like a tank than a mobile suit, the RX-75 was the first mobile suit developed under the RX Project. Equipped with 180mm cannons on its shoulders and quadruple missile launchers in its arms, it proved effective for long-range support.
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RX-77-2 GuncannonThe second mobile suit developed under the RX Project. Equipped with 240mm cannons and a beam rifle, the RX-77-2 proved effective for medium-range support. Designed for bombardment, it has heavy defensive armor but poor mobility.
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RGM-79 GMA Federation mass-produced mobile suit, the RGM-79's design was based on the RX-78-2 Gundam, but cost-cutting measures forced a reduction of features. It was extensively deployed in the Battles of Solomon and A Baoa Qu.
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RGM-79GS GM Command (Space Type)A later production version of the GM, this improved model was designed for increased basic performance. Due to changes in armor design intended to reduce damage from incoming attacks, its exterior is very different from that of a regular GM. Because production began so late, only a few RGM-79GS suits were produced.
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RGM-79SP GM Sniper IIA sniper mobile suit based off the RGM-79GS GM Command, the RGM-79SP's head visor houses a high magnification optical camera and a laser sensor for sniper attacks. Designed for increased overall performance, the RGM-79SP uses Luna Titanium alloy for some armor sections, and is equipped with high performance thrusters.
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RGM-79N GM CustomA high performance GM developed under the Federation Forces Reconstruction Plan after the One Year War, the RGM-79N incorporated technology from the RX-78NT-1 Alex. Designed for increased basic performance and extraordinary versatility, only a few units were produced, and these were primarily assigned to ace pilots.
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RGC-83 GM Cannon IIA medium-range support mobile suit developed after the One Year War, the RGC-83 boasts high offensive and defensive capabilities thanks to the two beam cannons on its shoulders and its Chobham armor construction. Two units were assigned to the Albion during the Delaz Conflict.
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RX-78-2 GundamThe third mobile suit developed under the RX Project, the RX-78-2 boasts overwhelming performance thanks to its Luna Titanium alloy armor and the use of beam weapons as its standard equipment. Piloted by Ensign Amuro Ray and dreaded by the Zeon forces as the "White Devil," it achieved tremendous combat results.
Slated for store shelves this December, Bandai's Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space marks the first time in franchise history that players will be able to experience over 70 of their favorite characters. Borrowing heroes and villains from the 0079, 0083, Gundam Wing, G Gundam, and Gundam Seed series, Encounters in Space should faithfully recapture the classic Gundam atmosphere that's hooked its fans for years with its high-intensity shooting environments and dead-on model representations.
Broken into three parts, our feature will detail the various units that players can control and square off against during the game's five playable modes. With the choice of 10 different pilots and over 80 minutes of actual footage in addition to the aforementioned units, Encounters in Space should have enough of the good stuff to send series followers into spastic fits of anticipation.
Today we'll be profiling the powerful forces of the Federation (they're the good guys for the uninitiated) and the 40 robots and vehicles that it employs in the wake of its struggle against the Zeon. Speaking of the Zeon, we'll be back again tomorrow with an analysis of its evil forces followed by Wednesday's feature on the units from Alternate Dimensions. For your convenience, we've provided a screenshot and brief description of each unit in the text below. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to seeing you again with more tomorrow.
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RX-78-3 G-3 GundamSlightly damaged by the Zeon attack on Side 7, this Gundam unit was later sent to Luna II and was used as a test bed for the Magnet Coating process. The distinctive feature of the G-3 is its gray color scheme.
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FA-78-1 Gundam Full Armor TypeA Gundam equipped with a supplemental weapons system, the FA-78-1 is covered with extra armor and is armed with a swiveling rocket cannon and a twin-barrel beam rifle. Designed for increased overall performance, it is equipped with supplemental thrusters to compensate for its extra mass.
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RX-78NT-1 Gundam AlexDeveloped for Newtype pilots, the RX-78NT-1 mobile suit is specially tuned for use by Ensign Amuro Ray. It is designed for increased mobility, and its responsiveness is improved thanks to the Magnet Coating process. It is also the first mobile suit to utilize a panoramic cockpit display.
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RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4Also known as the G04, this improved space mobile suit based on the Gundam has 40% higher mobility and is capable of using more powerful beam weapons. It was assigned to the Thoroughbred and piloted by Lieutenant JG Luce Kassel.
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RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 [Bst]With even higher mobility than the Gundam Unit 4, the RX-78-4 [Bst] is equipped with composite tank units which integrate propellant tanks and thrusters. When armed with its mega beam launcher, it also carries an energy unit pack.
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RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5Also known as the G05, the RX-78-5 was developed at the same time as the Gundam Unit 4. Despite being the G04's "brother," it has a lower generator output, since it was not meant to be equipped with large beam weapons. It was assigned to the Thoroughbred and piloted by Lieutenant JG Ford Romfellow.
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RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 [Bst]With higher mobility than the Gundam Unit 5, the RX-78-5 [Bst] is equipped with composite tank units which integrate propellant tanks and thrusters. It is also equipped with a Giant Gatling designed especially for the G05.
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RX-78GP01Fb Gundam Zephyrantes Full VernianDeveloped under the Gundam Development Project, the RX-78GP01Fb is the space version of the Gundam Prototype Unit 1. This mobile suit boasts overwhelming mobility and maneuverability, thanks to its Universal Boost Pods and the attitude control verniers installed throughout its body.
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RX-78GP03 Gundam DendrobiumThe GP03S Stamen combines with the armed base Orchis to create the Gundam Dendrobium. Featuring multiple weapon containers, missile pods, two giant beam sabers and an i-field barrier, this experimental superweapon has enough firepower to almost singlehandedly turn the tide of a battle.
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RX-78GP03S Gundam Dendrobium StamenThis mobile suit component of the Gundam Prototype Unit 3 was created by the Gundam Development Project. Serving as the control unit of the armed base Orchis, it is also impressive as a stand-alone unit. It achieves high mobility by coordinating the movements of its tail binders with those of its arms and legs.
Slated for store shelves this December, Bandai's Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space marks the first time in franchise history that players will be able to experience over 70 of their favorite characters. Borrowing heroes and villains from the 0079, 0083, Gundam Wing, G Gundam, and Gundam Seed series, Encounters in Space should faithfully recapture the classic Gundam atmosphere that's hooked its fans for years with its high-intensity shooting environments and dead-on model representations.
Broken into three parts, our feature will detail the various units that players can control and square off against during the game's five playable modes. With the choice of 10 different pilots and over 80 minutes of actual footage in addition to the aforementioned units, Encounters in Space should have enough of the good stuff to send series followers into spastic fits of anticipation.
Today we'll be profiling the powerful forces of the Federation (they're the good guys for the uninitiated) and the 40 robots and vehicles that it employs in the wake of its struggle against the Zeon. Speaking of the Zeon, we'll be back again tomorrow with an analysis of its evil forces followed by Wednesday's feature on the units from Alternate Dimensions. For your convenience, we've provided a screenshot and brief description of each unit in the text below. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to seeing you again with more tomorrow.
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RX-78GP04G Gundam GerberaThe RX-78GP04G assault mobile suit was to have been the Gundam Prototype Unit 4 under the Gundam Development Project. The Gerbera Tetra, which was handed to Commander Cima Garahau in a backroom deal, is a camouflaged form of this unit.
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RX-79BD-3 Gundam Blue Destiny Unit 3Based on the RX-79 Ground Combat Gundam, this mobile suit simulates Newtype capabilities and boasts tremendous fighting strength once the newly equipped EXAM system is activated. The RX-79BD-3 was piloted by Ensign Yuu Kajima and battled the stolen Blue Destiny Unit 2.
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FF-X7 Core FighterThis fighter jet, developed as part of the RX Project, serves as the cockpit of the Gundam, Guncannon, and Guntank. Though it is small, the FF-X7 is a versatile high-performance unit which can be used both in space and in Earth's atmosphere.
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FF-X7 [Bst] Core BoosterThis modified FF-X7 design is equipped with a combination booster and weapons unit, which compensates for the Core Fighter's low offensive power and limited flight range. It can be used both in space and in Earth's atmosphere, and is equipped with two beam cannons equivalent in power to a beam rifle.
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FF-XII-Fb Core Fighter IIA space fighter which forms the cockpit and back pack of the Zephyranthes Full Vernian, the FF-XII-Fb boasts high mobility thanks to its Universal Boost Pods. It is armed with beam guns on each side which serve as beam sabers when in mobile suit form.
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FF-S3 SaberfishA Federation Forces aerospace fighter, the FF-S3 has both space and high altitude combat capabilities. Using chemical rocket engines for attitude control in space, it is also equipped with four 25mm machineguns, and four built-in triple missile launchers.
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G-ArmorThe G-Armor is a long-range heavy bomber formed by combining the Gundam with the G-Parts. This is the most typical configuration of the G-Parts, whose main purpose is to enhance the Gundam's armor and mobility.
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G-FighterThe docked form of G-Parts A and B, which serve as support devices for the Gundam, the G-Fighter is equipped with two mega particle cannons, making it an excellent support fighter.
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Thus concludes our look at the Earth Federation. We'll be back with more on Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space tomorrow. See you then!
