GN-009 Seraphim Gundam
Lightweight Gundam revealed when Seravee transforms.
The GN-009 Seraphim Gundam (ガンダムセラフィム, Gandamu Serafimu) was a lightweight mobile suit developed by Celestial Being in the Anno Domini timeline, revealed when the GN-008 Seravee Gundam transformed. The Seraphim Gundam served as the successor to the GN-004 Gundam Nadleeh, maintaining a similar relationship with the Seravee as the Nadleeh had with the GN-005 Gundam Virtue.
The “GN-009” model number indicated the mobile suit’s development sequence, whilst the “Seraphim” designation reflected its role as a high-mobility unit. The Seraphim Gundam was piloted by Tieria Erde during Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Second Season, providing enhanced mobility compared to the heavily armoured Seravee configuration.
History
The Seraphim Gundam was developed as part of the Seravee Gundam’s transformation system, similar to how the Nadleeh was integrated into the Virtue. The mobile suit was designed to provide high-mobility capabilities when the Seravee’s heavy armour was not needed, allowing Tieria to adapt to different combat situations.
The Seraphim Gundam’s relationship with the Seravee mirrored the Virtue-Nadleeh system, demonstrating Celestial Being’s continued use of transformable configurations that provided tactical versatility. The ability to switch between heavily armoured and high-mobility configurations gave Tieria significant tactical flexibility.
The Seraphim Gundam was deployed throughout the second season, appearing when Tieria needed the enhanced mobility and speed that the Seravee’s heavy armour could not provide. The mobile suit’s performance demonstrated the effectiveness of the transformation system and the value of tactical versatility.
Design
The Seraphim Gundam featured a lightweight design that emphasised mobility and speed, contrasting with the Seravee’s heavily armoured configuration. The mobile suit’s design evolved from the Nadleeh, incorporating improvements that enhanced its performance whilst maintaining the core concept of a high-mobility unit.
The mobile suit’s most distinctive feature was its relationship with the Seravee, as it could be revealed when the Seravee transformed. This transformation system provided tactical versatility, allowing Tieria to choose between heavy firepower and high mobility depending on the combat situation.
Transformation system
The Seraphim Gundam was integrated into the Seravee Gundam’s structure, allowing it to be revealed when the Seravee transformed. This transformation system provided tactical versatility, as Tieria could switch between the Seravee’s heavy armour and the Seraphim’s high mobility as needed.
Armaments
The Seraphim Gundam’s standard weapons were the GN Beam Rifle for ranged attacks and GN Beam Sabres for melee combat.
GN Beam Rifle
The Seraphim Gundam was equipped with a GN Beam Rifle that provided ranged firepower. The weapon utilised GN particles from the GN Drive, allowing it to deliver powerful beam attacks whilst maintaining the mobile suit’s mobility.
GN Beam Sabres
The Seraphim Gundam carried two GN Beam Sabres that provided close-combat capabilities. These weapons could be used for melee engagements, taking advantage of the mobile suit’s high mobility to engage opponents effectively.
Known pilots
Variants
- GN-009 Seraphim Gundam (standard configuration)
- GN-009+GNR-001F Seraphim Gundam GNHW/B – Seraphim Gundam equipped with additional equipment for enhanced capabilities
Related units
- GN-008 Seravee Gundam – The heavily armoured unit that transforms to reveal Seraphim
- GN-004 Gundam Nadleeh – The predecessor unit that had a similar relationship with Virtue
Appearances
- Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Second Season
- Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Awakening of the Trailblazer (movie)
External links
- GN-009 Seraphim Gundam on the Gundam Wiki
- GN-009 Seraphim Gundam on MAHQ
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