Even military vehicles, like the missile trucks used by colony defense forces, run on electrical batteries. The nuclear equation was: The reactant used a rare isotope of helium known as helium-3 (i.e., 2 protons and 1 neutron in the nucleus). [24], According to the timeline deduced by the Gundam Officials, in UC 0071, Zeon researchers created the Minovsky ultracompact fusion reactor. This has influenced later series to include their own reasoning to rationalize the existence of humanoid fighting vehicles. It is the device that enables the machine the ability to walk like a human being. Ochiai also mentioned the idea in his book "The Age of Magic" saying "The people using computers has a greater power of understanding", and admitted that this view is influenced by Newtype in Gundam.[13]. The main practical problem with this reaction is that helium-3 is extremely rare; there are few deposits on Earth, mainly found in uranium mines, and these are mostly depleted. This principle is used in the creation of the Minovsky craft system, which allowed a spaceship or heavy ground vehicle to "fly"/hover on Earth. As its name implies, the bio-computer is similar in structure to a human brain, and its operating processes resemble human thoughts and feelings. 0093, these "sleds" are used by every warring faction, including the Earth Federation Forces, the Titans, the AEUG and the Neo Zeon. A mind-machine interface, based on the psycommu system used by Newtype, which can be used even by normal humans. This process however leads to the side effect of gradual memory loss. Main article: CloneSome individuals in the Universal Century are artificially-produced, genetically identical (or nearly identical) copies of others. The exposed power cables seen on some Zeon mobile suits, such as the Zaku II series, are part of the fluid pulse system, connecting the reactor to each joint. While the X3 I-field acted like a normal I-field, it also had the added bonus of being able to let the Gundam grab beam sabers with its hands without destroying them. A highly efficient propulsion system used for moving asteroids, space colonies, and large vessels like Inter-Planetary Helium Carriers. The image displayed on this screen is a computer simulation constructed from the cameras distributed around the mobile suit's exterior. Without such a field, a pilot would be boiled alive in a few nanoseconds and the suit would burst into superheated gasses, thus explaining many of the series' casualties when the reactor of a mobile suit is pierced with a beam weapon powerful enough to disperse this I-field. Although most units are equipped with beam shields already, the ABC mantle provides stealth compared to the brightly glowing beam shields, which renders the units a visible target. These tanks use a two-layered construction, with one layer containing propellant, and the other holding extra coolant. An advanced type of psycommu system developed by the Crossbone Vanguard commander known as Iron Mask, and installed in the mobile armor XMA-01 Rafflesia. Also, significant quantities of helium-3 were recently discovered on the moon, although there is certainly much more on Jupiter. Elpeo Ple has at least eleven such clones, such as Ple Two and Marida Cruz, and Char Aznable served as the basis for Full Frontal, who was genetically modified to resemble Char rather than born with an identical genome. When scattered in open space or in the air, the repulsive forces between charged Minovsky particles cause them to spontaneously align into a regular cubic lattice structure called an I-field. Only one machine with the Reuse "P" was deployed late in the War, the MS-06R Zaku II High Mobility Type (Reuse "P" Device) in order to counter the advancement of the Moore Brotherhood. It emits high-energy Minovsky particles to form a blade-shaped I-field (via manipulation of electromagnetic fields), and then fills this I-field shell with superheated Minovsky particle plasma to produce an effective cutting blade. Name: MSN-04 Sazabi Origin: Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack Pilot: Char Aznable Height: 25.6 meters (overall height), 23 meters (head height) Weight: 71.2 metric tons (max weight), 30.5 metric tons (standard weight) Powered By: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor Destructive Capacity: Town level+ with beam weaponry (at least 83 kilotons), multi city block level with missiles Since it is made up of charged particles, the I-field is unable to penetrate metal, water, the Earth's surface, or other electrically conductive materials and can be shaped simply by trapping it in an electromagnetic field. Known Pilots Gabriel Gilbert Technical Specifications Height 21.4 meters Power Plant Nuclearlite Catalyst Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor Fixed Armaments Double Beam Machine-gun x 2 (located in Mobile Suite Wrists) Small Beam Cutter x 2 (located on Elbows) Handheld Armaments Beam Pistol/Beam Rifle (stored in racks on lower back) The Minovsky particles produced as a byproduct of the helium-3 fusion reaction were recycled to keep that reaction going. [7] Although it could be viewed as following the Star Wars trend, nothing similar has started before the 1981 publishing of Gundam Century. 5.2Minovsky ultracompact fusion reactor 5.3Mega-particle cannon 5.3.1Beam smart gun 5.4Funnels 5.4.1Cultural influence 6Newtypes and related technologies 7Conventional weapons 8References 9Notes 10External links Toggle the table of contents Toggle the table of contents Gundam Universal Century technology 3 languages Italiano Edit links The AMBAC technology in conjunction with the fictional fusion reactor developed by the character Dr. Y.T. The device detects and amplifies the user's brainwaves, and a sophisticated computer system enables the user to manipulate weapons by using their mind. [2], The latest robot technology in Japan is also influenced by Gundam, due to its fictional technologies' being highly adapted from real-world science,[11] and the Universal Century technologies including space colonies and mobile suits are also viewed academically as to what they can do in real life. The technical term for a mobile suit's arm and hand. In U.C. The first of these are the Fin Funnel Barrier used by the RX-93 Nu Gundam and its deriatives. [6], Although fictional technologies seems to carry no real-life significance, these technologies are referred to in almost all of the series of Universal Century. This super-efficient design was only a fifth as large as an equivalently powerful Minovsky-Ionesco reactor, allowing the reactor to be mounted within the mobile suit instead of an external backpack. Semi-transparent coating protect the unit by having multiple layers all reflecting a certain wavelength of light and thus effectively reduces the energy of different laser weapons. An external tank is used for propellant storage. Two leaders of the Jupiter Empire, Crux Dogatie and Callisto's Shadow, upload their minds into bio brains, allowing them to continue fighting and piloting Mobile Suits even after the deaths of their physical bodies. Individual colony pairs are known as Bunches, and a group of colonies that occupy a Lagrangian point are known collectively as a Side. Later variants include Funnel missiles that are guided missiles using funnel-like remote control designs employed in the story Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash. Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor, . Within the next few years, they identified the cause: a new elementary particle generated by the helium-3 reaction on the inner wall of the reactor, which was named the Minovsky particle (, Minofusuk ryshi) or "M" particle. This reactor was "radical" due to the fact that it was the first "clean" nuclear reactor, emitting zero neutron radiation. After the One Year War, the material is further refined by renegade Principality of Zeon soldiers at the asteroid base Axisand later given to Anaheim Electronics. On a small celestial body like Earth's moon, with low gravity and no atmosphere, objects can be launched into orbit by the mass driver alone, but objects launched from Earth still require a rocket booster to complete their ascent. After the war, when the linear floating seat and 360-degree panoramic screen become standard equipment, this problem is addressed by turning the entire cockpit assembly into a spherical escape pod which can be ejected in emergencies. These technological settings have also since influenced a lot of anime and manga to have their own technological background to a certain degree. The first variant to Titanium Alloy, this version is both stronger and lighter than titanium alloy. It takes a strong pilot to use the system and even then the newtype girl maybe still against the pilot. [3] In the Cosmic Era timeline, one of the authors of Gundam Century articles (while still a high school student at that time), Shigeru Morita, who had became a regular employee of Bandai, was assigned to write these kind of technological articles, possibly a method used by the company to attract Universal Century techno fans to watch the new series.[4]. This reactor, although designed by Dr. T.Y. Powerplant: 4 x Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 35,000 kW each Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 580,000 kg total Equipment and design features: sensors, range 134,000 meters; 2 x I-field beam-deflecting barrier generator Technology from the Gundam anime media mix, Gundam Century renewal version acknowledgment. [7][8] The first mass production mobile suit that adopted the linear seat was the RMS-106 Hizack. Power Source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor Armor Material: Gundarium Alloy Pilot Accommodations: Pilot only (in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in torso) Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Operator: [REDACTED] Weapons: - 2x 60mm Vulcan Gun: Head-mounted projectile weaponry that is utilized against missiles and light-armored vehicles. [10] The series' technology is now serving as the inspiration for academic research in different fields, which could include moon settlements and mega-particle cannon. Installed on the XM-07 Vigna Ghina, these devices are improved versions of the shelf nozzle used by other Crossbone Vanguard command mobile suits. Developed by the Earth Federation's Newtype Labs, this system is first installed in the second unit of the MRX-009 Psyco Gundam, and is a standard feature of the MRX-010 Psyco Gundam Mark II. A mega particle cannon like those installed in space warships requires a large electrical power source, a steady supply of energy in the form of Minovsky particles, and a massive energy condensor to compress the latter into mega particles prior to firing. These technologies are the basic reasoning for the Universal Century's having mobile suits as the main battle units, replacing space fighters. Power Plant: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor Armaments: Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher and Arondight Beam Sword Special Armaments: Absorb Shield Special Systems/Feature: Detachable Body Bits 1 Reply LostDepths 1 yr. ago LostDepths's personal Mobile Suit: Primary Color: Yellow Secondary Color: Orange Power Plant: GN Drive (Trans-Am capable) Thanks to his massive intellect and high . In this fashion, the reactor provides the mobile suit with an abundant supply of electricity. A technology similar to the later well-known anti-beam coating called beam-resistant coating () was developed and became a standard after applying on the MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom. This frame was completely separate from the sensors, thrusters, armor, weapons and propellant tanks. The semi-transparent coating is not useful in countering anything other than lasers, thus a new technology has to be developed. Akin to the EXAM system's aggression and tendency to go berserk, the HADES can activate without the pilot's consent when it detects a perceived threat, regardless of it being an ally or foe. It is a controversial system which seems to be similar to the earlier developed EXAM System. 0085. These devices give the mobile suit unparalleled versatility, and their built-in touch sensors provide immediate feedback for precise operation. This coating can absorb some of the energy from the mega-particles and hence reduce the damage. The new DACS (Divert & Attitude Control System) created by the Japan Self-Defense Forces in December, 2006 was quoted as an attempt to create a funnel system in real life by Gizmodo Japan.[27]. The main use of the Minovsky particle was in combat and communication. At the dawn of the Universal Century, a massive space settlement program is launched to address Earth's energy, environmental, and population problems. A traditional space suit used for extravehicular activities, so named to distinguish it from mobile suits. Numerous shock absorbers are installed throughout a mobile suit's body, and the linear floating seat where the pilot sits is itself mounted on an electromagnetic shock absorber. [14] Side 3's colonies are identical in size and shape to the Island 3 design, but doubled the habitable area by removing the large window strips of the Island 3.[15][16][17]. The Minovsky Drive allowed the ship to reach incredible speeds, such that it could travel between Earth and Jupiter over the course of a few weeks instead of the months it takes other ships. These shelf nozzles are movable thrusters attached to the mobile suit's backpack, whose flexibility also allows them to be used for AMBAC maneuvering. Perfect Grade, Master Grade, High Grade Model Instruction Manual, Bandai. When scattered in open space or in the air, the repulsive forces between charged Minovsky particles cause them to spontaneously align into a regular cubic lattice structure called an I-field. The nuclear equation was: (energy released: 18.35 MeV) Each colony can support millions of people, and they're grouped into clusters called Sides, each made up of between 35 and 40 colonies and housing a billion or more people. A mobile suit can reach out with its manipulator to establish the link, and these sound vibrations can also be relayed through wires, including the wire-guns used by human workers. timeline, space colonies are placed at the five Earth-Moon Lagrangian points. The Gundam Wiki is a FANDOM Anime Community. This unlimited source of electricity supplies the power needed to run an MS' avionics and life support systems, as well as the actuators and motors control the MS' joints. Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, power output rating unknown Propulsion: unknown Performance: unknown Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown Fixed armaments: 2 x beam saber, stored in recharge racks on backpack, hand-carried in use; 2 x vulcan gun, mounted in head These technological settings have also since then impacted a lot of anime and manga to have their own technological background to a certain degree[1]. The Gundam world's fusion reactors rely on a constant supply of helium-3 imported from the outer solar system planet Jupiter, thus necessitating the beginning of the Jupiter Energy Fleet. The system made use of the wings' mobility for the transformation during mobile suit mode as AMBAC limbs and further increasing the number of limbs for the AMBAC system. To use the system, a direct link to all limbs was needed, thus the pilot has to be a quadruple amputee, either through misfortune or volunteer surgery. Born on December 2, 1923 to Tetter and Ivana Minovsky in Moscow, Yuri was born into a Party family. Nuclearlite Catalyst Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor Technology Information Manufacturer Neo-Zeon (based on recorded Laplace Theory) Chronological and Affiliation Universe Universal Century YC Appearance Storyline Universal Century: The Young Comet [Source] The viewpoint is that of the mobile suit's head, and the image is carefully edited to remove the mobile suit itself. As described in the Gundam Officials and Mobile Suit Gundam the novel appendix, the semi-transparent coating () is originally used as the laser medium, mirror and partial mirror of laser weapons in the Universal Century timeline. A detachable booster that can be installed on mobile suits and mobile armors. However, it should not be considered a complete brain clone of Amuro, as the bio brains of Dogatie and Callisto's Shadow were. Most of the early mobile suits used during the One Year War lack emergency escape mechanisms. According to the Gundam Officials and Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, the anti-beam coating (ABC) first came into testing on MSN-00100 Hyaku Shiki. When the propellant is consumed, the tank can be discarded to reduce the mobile suit's weight. The system consists of a pilot seat suspended on a linear rail floating in the cockpit block. It is considered the trademark of Zeonic's famous MS-06 Zaku II. 0090 era. However, seeing the horror of the Zabi family's militaristic regime, Minovsky defected back and offered his expertise to the Federation. [24][25], The fictional weapons of the Universal Century were described to be utilizing the degeneracy of the Minovsky Particle by compressing Minovsky particles in high pressure chambers and firing out the degenerated Minovsky particles (from the fusing of a positively charged and a negatively charged one) which carries high energy and mass from the degeneration of the matter. The fin nozzles, which project laterally from the Vigna Ghina's backpack, are connected directly to the mobile suit's generator for better energy transmission efficiency. This became known as the "Minovsky Effect". The balloon emerges from the cockpit's console panel at the moment of impact, and then immediately deflates again. MS Encyclopedia, ISBN / 4-89189-336-2, Bandai, 10th Feb, 1988. The JEF would travel from Earth to Jupiter, which has a high level of helium-3 in its atmosphere, and then come back to Earth with the gas fuel. The bio brain is an artificial mass of brain matter collected in glass cylinders, acting as a biological computer in which one can upload a copy of their personality and memories, without deleting those in the original brain. These are commuter trains which travel on rails along the outside of a space colony, running from station to station just like the underground rail systems of terrestrial cities. The Minovsky-Ionesco reactor was named after its fictional inventors, Dr. Y.T. The process was first tested on the RX-78-3 "G-3" Gundam, then applied to the original RX-78-2 Gundam, later being added to all future Mobile Suits. , Science, Mystery? This system is used to deliver resources mined from the lunar surface to the Lagrange points, where they can be used for space colony construction. The Minovsky particle also interferes with the operations of electronic circuitry and destroys unprotected circuits due to the particles' high electrical charge which act like a continuous electromagnetic pulse on metal objects. This strengthening of the pilot's abilities is done by forcibly increasing and speeding up the neurotransmissions in the pilot's brain. Eventually the Minovsky Craft System design would be overhauled and upgraded into the Minovsky Drive, the first of its kind being built into the ship Mother Vanguard of the Crossbone Vanguard as a system nicknamed the "Sail of Light". MAHQ has the line art of the weapons for most of the Mobile Suits. Which one you would use if you're to make your own mobile suit/armor/doll? According to Gundam Officials, in the latter half of the One Year War, Zeon mobile suits suffered heavy damage from Earth Federation Forces' beam weaponry-equipped mobile suits. These form-fitting space suits provide a minimum of impediment to the pilot's movements. The Axis researchers develop an improved lightweight version called Gundarium Gamma, which is introduced in the RMS-099 Rick Dias and widely used throughout the Gryps Conflict. Anaheim Electronics had since then installed wing binders on the back of most of the mobile suits of the same series under Project Zeta, most notably the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam. The normal suit includes life-support and communications equipment, and can be fitted with a vernier backpack for zero-gravity maneuvering. Their research was devoted to the development of a nuclear fusion reactor. This page was last edited on 27 December 2022, at 21:27. CP-01 Buster Sword (Newtype Series) Creation Particle Research (Newtype Series) Creation Particles Research (GS:E) Crystal Field Generator.