Mobile Suits of Gundam Seed Destiny - Definition and Overview

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In the fictional universe of Gundam Seed Destiny, these "mobile weapons" - mecha - are currently in use by the forces of the major powers of the Earth sphere.

ZAFT

• GUNDAM: ZAFT Gundam type mobile suits use an updated ZAFT GUNDAM OS, which now stands for "Generation Unrestricted Network Drive Assault Module". It is a modified version of the "Generation Unsubdued Nuclear Drive Assault Module" which was used by ZAFT's old nuclear-powered suits, but the OS has been updated to support the "Deuterion Beam Energy Supply System" that the newer ZAFT suits use.

• • ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam: ZAFT's newest Gundam. Relies on batteries instead of nuclear power. Since its energy can be replenished from a long distance by its mothership, the PS (Phase Shift) armor can operate a lot longer. The cockpit area can transformed into a fighter called the Core Splender. The Impulse can be broken up into 3 separate units. Like the Strike Gundam, the Impulse can be further equipped with 3 different packs called "Silhouettes." The Impulse Gundam is piloted by ZAFT pilot Shinn Asuka.
    • Armament:
    • ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam: MMI-GAU25A 20mm multi-barrel CIWS x2, M71-AAK "Folding Razor" anti-armor knife x2, MA-BAR72 high-energy beam rifle x1, MMI-RG59V mobile shield x1
    • ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam: MMI-GAU25A 20mm multi-barrel CIWS x2, M71-AAK "Folding Razor" anti-armor knife x2, MA-BAR72 high-energy beam rifle x1, MA-M941 "Vajra" beam saber x2, MMI-RG59V mobile shield x1. Analogous to the Aile Strike Gundam, but capable of atmospheric flight; high mobility is this unit's forte. When the Impulse Gundam is equipped with Force Silhouette, the color scheme does not change.
    • ZGMF-X56S/β Sword Impulse Gundam: MMI-GAU25A 20mm multi-barrel CIWS x2, M71-AAK "Folding Razor" anti-armor knife x2, MA-BAR72 high-energy beam rifle x1, RQM60 "Flash-Edge" beam boomerang x1, MMI-70 "Excalibur" anti-ship sword x2, MMI-RG59V mobile shield x1. Analogous to the Sword Strike Gundam, though it's armaments are more similar to the GAT-X133 Sword Calamity; equipped with "Excalibur anti-warship swords" and beam boomerangs. When the Impulse Gundam is equipped with Sword Silhouette, the color scheme becomes red and black.
    • ZGMF-X56S/γ Blast Impulse Gundam: MMI-GAU25A 20mm multi-barrel CIWS x2, M71-AAK "Folding Razor" anti-armor knife x2, MA-BAR72 high-energy beam rifle x1, M2000F "Kerberos" high-energy long-range beam cannon x2, MMI-M16XE2 "Deluge" hyper-velocity rail cannon x2, GMF-39 4-barrel missile launcher (AGM141 "Firefly" guided missile) x1, MA-M80 "Defiant" beam javelin x2, MMI-RG59V mobile shield x1. Analogous to the Launcher Strike Gundam, though it's armaments are more similar to the ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam When the Impulse Gundam is equipped with Blast Silhouette, the color scheme becomes green and black.

• • ZGMF-X23S Saviour Gundam - ZAFT's newest mobile suit. It transforms into a flight form mobile armor used for aerial combat and gives the suit extra speed and mobility. Appears to be derived from the GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam and ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam. The Saviour Gundam's color scheme is primarily red and black. Athrun Zala is its pilot; he receives the Saviour Gundam after Minerva arrives on Earth.
  • Armament: MMI-GAU25A 20mm multi-barrel CIWS x2, M106 "Amfortas" plasma beam cannon x2, MA-7B "Super Fortis" beam cannon x2, MMI-GAU2 "Picus" 76mm machinegun x2, MA-M941 "Vajra" beam saber x2, MA-BAR70 high-energy beam rifle x1, MMI-RD11 aerodynamic shield x1

• • ZGMF-X24S Chaos Gundam - A ZAFT Second Stage mobile suit specialized for assault. It transforms into a mobile armor used for space combat. The Chaos Gundam's color scheme is primarily black and green.
    • Armament: MMI-GAU1717 12.5mm multi-barrel CIWS x2, MMI-GAU25A 20mm CIWS x2, MA-M941 "Vajra" beam saber x2, MGX-2235B "Callidus Kai" multi-phase beam cannon x1, EQFU-5X mobile weapon pod: (MA-81R beam assault cannon, AGM141 "Firefly" guided missile x12) x2, MA-XM434 beam claw x2, MA-BAR721 high-energy beam rifle x1, MMI-RG30 cruising mobile shield (MMI-GAU2 "Picus" 76mm machinegun x2) x1

• • ZGMF-X88S Gaia Gundam - A ZAFT Second Stage mobile suit that transforms into a 4-legged mobile armor used for terrestrial combat. The Gaia Gundam's color scheme is primarily black, grey and dark red.
    • Armament: MMI-GAU25A 20mm multi-barrel CIWS x2, MA-81R beam assault cannon x2, MMI-GAU1717 12.5mm multi-barrel CIWS x1, MR-Q17X "Griffon" beam blade x2, MA-M941 "Vajra" beam saber x2, MA-BAR71XE high-energy beam rifle x1, MMI-RS1 mobile shield x1

• • ZGMF-X31S Abyss Gundam - A ZAFT Second Stage mobile suit equipped with powerful beam weapons. It transforms into a mobile armor used for underwater combat. The Abyss Gundam's color scheme is primarily blue and white.
    • Armament: MMI-GAU1717 12.5mm multi-barrel CIWS x2, MMI-GAU25A 20mm multi-barrel CIWS x2, MGX-2235 "Callidus" multi-phase beam cannon x1, MMI-TT101 Mk9 high-speed guided torpedo x4, M68 dual cannon x2, MA-X223E triple beam cannon x2, MMI-M15E "Xiphias Kai" railgun x2, MX-RQB516 beam lance x1

• • The two-digit series designators include a type number (first digit) and a series number (second digit), so the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam is Type 5, Series 6. Each of these Gundam are manufactured by ZAFT and are equipped with the "Deuterion Beam Energy Supply System" which allows the suit's energy to be replenished from a great distance by its mothership.

• ZAKU: The ZAKU, or "ZAFT Armored Keeper of Unity", is the next-generation main mobile suit of the ZAFT forces developed after the war. It can equip different equipments that allow it to adapt to different combat situations, similarly to the Strike and Impulse Gundams.
  • ZGMF-1000 ZAKU Warrior - The production version of the ZAKU. The ZAKU Warrior's standard paint scheme is green, but ace pilots and commanders are allowed to customize the colors of their units. Its primary armament is a beam assault rifle and a beam axe.
  • ZGMF-1001 ZAKU Phantom - High-end version of the ZAKU Warrior. A commander class unit. Like the ZAKU Warrior, the ZAKU Phantom can be equipped with different weapon packs. As a result of captains and aces getting permission for personal colors, many color variations exist. It is equipped with the same beam assault rifle as the ZAKU Warrior, but carries two beam axes.
    • ZGMF-1000(1)/A1 Gunner ZAKU Warrior/Phantom - An artillery weapon pack for the ZAKU. It uses a high energy, long-range beam cannon, the M1500 Orthros, and is equipped with a high-capacity energy tank on its back.
    • ZGMF-1000(1)/K Slash ZAKU Warrior/Phantom - Another variation of the ZAKU's interchangeable armament. This pack is used for close-ranged combat and sports a large beam axe and shoulder-mounted beam gatling guns.
    • ZGMF-1000(1)/M Blaze ZAKU Warrior/Phantom - Another variation of the ZAKU's interchangeable armament. This pack is used for high-mobility comba. Its backpack carries a pair high-count missile pods.

• GOUF Ignited - Derived from the ZAKU series, the GOUF Ignited is piloted by Haine Westenfluss and is armed with a tentacle-like heat rod, a double-edged anti-ship sword, and 4 forearm-mounted cannons.

• ZGMF-601R GuAIZ R - Enhanced version of the ZGMF-600 GuAIZ, ZAFT's primary mass production suit until it was succeeded by the ZAKU Warrior. Armed with waist-mounted railguns, a beam rifle, and a beam saber-equipped shield.

• TFA-4DE GAZuOOT - Upgraded TFA-2 ZuOOT, serves in fire support and interior PLANT defense role. Equipped with beam cannons and missile launchers.

• GINN High Maneuver Type II - An enhanced version of the ZGMF-1017M GINN High Manuever Type from the previous war. Wields special armament such as a beam rifle, shield, and a samurai-style sword.

• UMF/SSO-3 Ash - Transformable amphibious mobile suit. Appears to be a development of the older UMF-5 ZnO. Armament: claw/beam blade x 2, machine gun x 2, missile pod x 2, shoulder-mounted double barrel beam cannon x 2

• Babi - Transformable aerial combat mobile suits. Armed with a beam rifle, a shotgun, a chest-mounted beam cannon, and two wing-mounted 12-round missile pods. Probable successor to the aging AMF-101 DINN.

Earth Alliance/OMNI Enforcer

• GAT-02L2 Dagger L - Mass-produced Earth Alliance mobile suit, the successor to the GAT-01A1 105 Dagger. Equipped with a beam rifle, beam sabers, a shield, and "dagger point" knives. Can equip various mission packs to modify armament and performance.
  • Dark Dagger L - A black Dagger L used during the attack on Armory One by the special forces. Carries a heavy bazooka.
  • Cannon Dagger L - A Dagger L with a pair of large shoulder-mounted cannons, used by the special forces during the attack on Armory One and to attack the Minerva in the debris field.
  • Jet Dagger L - A Dagger L mounting the AQM/E-A4E1 Jet Striker pack, with four hardpoints on the wings for carrying various combinations missiles, rocket pods, and propellant tanks. Allows the suit to fly in the atmosphere.
• GAT-04 Windam - The Earth Alliance Forces' new mass production model GAT series. The successor to the Dagger L, it can be eqipped with mission packs like the AQM/E-A4E1 Jet Striker. Its performance is comprable to ZAFT's new ZAKU mobile suits.
  • Nuclear Windam - Carries two nuclear missiles, apparently of the same design as those carried by Moebius mobile armors in the previous war.
  • Jet Windam - A Windam mounting the AQM/E-A4E1 Jet Striker pack, with four hardpoints on the wings for carrying various combinations missiles, rocket pods, and propellant tanks. Allows the suit to fly in the atmosphere.
• TS-MA4F Exus - Neo Lorrnoke's mobile armor, similar in concept and appearance to the TS-MA2mod.00 Moebius Zero. Armed with 2 railguns and 4 wire-guided gunbarrels, which each mount two beam guns and two beam sabers. Streamlined design compared to its predecessor indicates possible atmospheric flight capability.
• YMAF-A6BD Zamzazar - Earth Alliance amphibious mobile armor. Has a giant body of unique shape. 3 people are used to fly it (one for the main section, one for the claws, and one gunner). The limbs have combat-use claws and cannons and in the head is a positron reflector, which can deflect a battleship's positron cannons.

Orb Union

• ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam - Kira Yamato's personal mobile suit, repaired from the severe damage it sufferred in CE 71.
• MBF-02 Strike Rouge - Cagalli Yula Athha's personal mobile suit. A GAT-X105 Strike Gundam built from spare parts of the original Strike Gundam. Now equipped with the IWSP that was kept onboard Kusanagi. Appears in Phase 14, in Archangel's hangar, just beside of ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam.
• MVF-M11C Murasame - Orb's new mass-production mobile suit, capable of transforming into a fighter jet-like flight mode. Armed with a beam rifle and beam saber, plus a beam gun and four machineguns in flight mode.
• MBF-M1 Astray - Orb's first mass-production suit, based on the original Astray prototypes such as the MBF-P02 Gundam Astray Red Frame. Equiped with a new EF-24R "Shrike" rotor pack on its original flight pack, possibly to increase flight capablities.

Unknown

• Destiny Gundam - Lead Gundam for the second half of SEED Destiny. Armament appears to include a beam rifle, 2 beam boomerangs, a beam cannon, and an anti-ship sword.