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Command Vehicle

Military ground vehicle used by Earth Federation Forces.
Jenxi Seow Published 23 Jun 2025 Updated 23 Jun 2025
Command Vehicle

The Command Vehicle was a military ground vehicle used by the Earth Federation Forces during Operation Stardust and related operations in UC 0083. This support vehicle served essential roles in ground-based military operations during the period following the One Year War.

History

The Command Vehicle was employed by Earth Federation Forces during the conflicts of UC 0083, particularly during the crisis involving the Delaz Fleet and the stolen RX-78GP02A Gundam GP02A Physalis. The vehicle served in support roles during the Federation’s efforts to track down and neutralise the Zeon remnant forces.

Operation Stardust

During Operation Stardust, Federation forces utilised various ground support vehicles including the Command Vehicle to coordinate military operations across multiple theaters. The vehicle’s role became particularly important as Federation forces attempted to prevent the Delaz Fleet from executing their planned operation against the Federation.

The Command Vehicle provided essential ground-based support during the chaotic period when Federation forces were responding to intelligence about Zeon remnant activities. Its mobility and presumably enhanced communication capabilities made it valuable for coordinating between different Federation units during the crisis.

Design

The Command Vehicle featured a military ground vehicle configuration designed to support Federation operations during the early UC 0080s. As with many support vehicles of the era, specific technical details were not extensively documented, with the vehicle prioritising functional capability over advanced specifications.

The vehicle’s design presumably incorporated standard Federation military vehicle characteristics, including robust construction suitable for various terrain types and reliable performance under field conditions. The Command Vehicle likely featured communication equipment and other systems necessary for its support role during military operations.

As a ground-based platform, the Command Vehicle provided Federation forces with mobile command and coordination capabilities that complemented the more advanced mobile suit forces. The vehicle’s conventional design made it suitable for operations in areas where mobile suits might be impractical or where additional support platforms were required.

Operational characteristics

The Command Vehicle’s role as a support platform meant it operated primarily in secured areas or as part of larger Federation military formations. Its ground-based nature made it particularly useful for coordinating operations in terrestrial environments where Federation forces maintained control.

The vehicle’s design philosophy reflected the Federation’s continued reliance on conventional military vehicles to supplement their mobile suit forces. This approach proved essential during complex operations where multiple types of platforms were required for effective coordination and logistics support.

Behind the scenes

The Command Vehicle appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory as part of the Federation’s support vehicle inventory. The vehicle represented the continued importance of conventional ground vehicles in supplementing mobile suit operations during the UC 0080s period.

The vehicle’s minimal documentation reflects its role as a background element rather than a featured piece of equipment, emphasising the practical military approach typical of the Stardust Memory OVA series.

Appearances

Original Video Animation

See also