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
- Sayla Mass
- Sleggar Law
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