G-Armor
Core Block System support craft developed by the Earth Federation.
The G-Armor was a Core Block System support craft developed by the Earth Federation Forces to enhance the combat capabilities of the RX-78-2 Gundam.
History
The Earth Federation Forces initially relied on the Gunperry to transport the RX-78-2 Gundam. During Operation Odessa, they introduced the G-Armor as a dedicated support craft that could integrate with the Gundam’s Core Block System.
The crew of the White Base frequently used the G-Armor configuration due to its ability to rapidly separate into the Gundam and G-Fighter during combat. This versatility proved valuable in numerous engagements throughout the One Year War.
Design
The G-Armor combined the RX-78-2 Gundam with two modular components known as the G-Parts: the A-Parts and B-Parts. The A-Parts consisted of a nose section with a canopy cockpit, caterpillar treads, and beam cannons. The B-Parts comprised a fuselage equipped with four main thrusters.
When combined, the Gundam’s torso connected to the A-Parts above and B-Parts below. The support craft could quickly separate into the Gundam and G-Fighter when tactical situations demanded it.
The G-Armor leveraged the Gundam’s power generator to increase its operational time, though its increased mass reduced maneuverability, particularly in ground combat against agile enemy units like the MS-09 Dom.
Armaments
The G-Armor’s standard weapons were beam cannons and missile launchers for ranged attacks, with shields providing additional protection.
Beam cannons
Two beam cannons mounted on the A-Parts provided the G-Armor’s main firepower. These experimental weapons used E-cap technology similar to the Gundam’s beam rifle but delivered greater power. When combined with the Gundam, the linked generators allowed for extended operation.
Missile launchers
The G-Armor featured a retractable 2-tube missile launcher in its nose section and a 4-tube launcher mounted at the rear. The forward missiles could be fired in both forward and downward trajectories, enabling anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Shields
Two RX·M-Sh-008/S-01025 shields mounted on the G-Armor’s sides protected its exposed sections. During separation, the right shield could be attached over the left shield to create enhanced protection for the Gundam.
Known pilots
Behind the scenes
Okawara Kunio was the original mechanical designer.
Tomino Yoshiyuki removed the G-Armor from the compilation movies as he felt it conflicted with his vision of realistic military hardware, replacing it with the FF-X7Bst Core Booster.
Appearances
- Mobile Suit Gundam
- Gundam Evolve
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space