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Amakusa — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Amakusa Prototype Unmanned Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
Amakusa

The Amakusa is a prototype unmanned close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Jupiter Empire. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the Amakusa first appears in 0136 U.C.

The Amakusa was developed from XM-X2ex Crossbone Gundam X-2 Kai, RX-78-2 Gundam and FF-X7 Core Fighter. It in turn led to 2 derived units — Cornix and EMS-TC02 Phantom Gundam. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The Amakusa has appeared in 3 Gundam releases across 2002–2018, debuting in Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart (2002). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Steel 7 and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2.

It was fielded by Jupiter Empire.

No Gunpla kit of the Amakusa has been catalogued yet, but 1 figure or collectible is listed.

Specifications

Classification
Prototype Unmanned Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit
Manufacturer
Jupiter Empire
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon
First seen
0136 U.C.
Last seen
0136 U.C.

Production Timeline

The Amakusa has appeared in 2 releases from 2002 to 2006.

  1. 2002 Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart (debut)
  2. 2006 Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Steel 7

Games featuring the Amakusa

The Amakusa is playable in 1 Gundam game.

  1. 2018 Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Operators: Jupiter Empire

Frequently asked questions about the Amakusa

What is the Amakusa?
The Amakusa is a prototype unmanned close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Jupiter Empire. It is considered canon within the franchise.
What was the Amakusa developed from?
The Amakusa was developed from XM-X2ex Crossbone Gundam X-2 Kai, RX-78-2 Gundam and FF-X7 Core Fighter. Its full development lineage is mapped on the Amakusa evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the Amakusa?
2 units were developed from or built as variants of the Amakusa: Cornix and EMS-TC02 Phantom Gundam.
Which factions operated the Amakusa?
The Amakusa was operated by Jupiter Empire.
Which Gundam series does the Amakusa appear in?
The Amakusa appears in 2 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart (2002): Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart and Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Steel 7.
Which Gundam games is the Amakusa in?
The Amakusa is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart (2002), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Amakusa?
No Gunpla kit of the Amakusa has been catalogued yet, but 1 figure or collectible is listed on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Amakusa above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse Amakusa Gunpla kits & merchandise (1). Reference: Gundam Wiki.