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Bala Tortuga — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Bala Tortuga at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Steel 7 (2006)
Developed from
EMS-VSX3 Tortuga
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Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/bala-tortuga

Bala Tortuga Custom Heavy Support Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
Bala Tortuga

The Bala Tortuga is a custom heavy support mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Jupiter Empire (original unit) Strategic Naval Research Institute. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Bala Tortuga is a mobile suit from Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Steel 7.

Within the story, the Bala Tortuga first appears in 0136 U.C.

The Bala Tortuga was developed from EMS-VSX3 Tortuga. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The Bala Tortuga has appeared in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Steel 7 (2006).

It was fielded by Crossbone Vanguard and Steel 7.

Specifications

Classification
Custom Heavy Support Mobile Suit
Production type
Custom
Manufacturer
Jupiter Empire (original unit) Strategic Naval Research Institute
Canon status
canon
Power source
Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
First seen
0136 U.C.
Last seen
0136 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

  • 6 x Fast — hardening Gas Emitter

Production Timeline

The Bala Tortuga has appeared in 1 release in 2006.

  1. 2006 — Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Steel 7 — TV Anime (debut)

Development Lineage

Developed from

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the Bala Tortuga — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

  • Arana Abijo — Custom Support Space Mobile Suit
  • Angel Diona — Custom Support Mobile Suit
  • Cornix — Prototype Newtype-use Transformable Assault Mobile Suit
  • Dictus — Prototype Newtype-use Transformable Mobile Suit
  • Amakusa — Prototype Unmanned Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit
  • Elcopty — Transformable Mobile Armor
  • EMA-10 Divinidad — EMA-10 · Limited Production Newtype-use Assault Mobile Armor
  • EMS-06 Batalla — EMS-06 · Mass Production Space Mobile Suit
  • EMS-08 Diona — EMS-08 · Limited Production Newtype-use Royal Guard Mobile Suit
  • EMS-12 Arana — EMS-12 · Mass Production Space Mobile Suit
  • EMS-VSX1 Quavarze — EMS-VSX1 · Prototype Commander-use Transformable Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit
  • EMS-VSX2 Abijo — EMS-VSX2 · Prototype High-Mobility Support Mobile Suit

Operators: Crossbone Vanguard, Steel 7

Frequently asked questions about the Bala Tortuga

What is the Bala Tortuga?
The Bala Tortuga is a custom heavy support mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Jupiter Empire (original unit) Strategic Naval Research Institute. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Bala Tortuga is piloted by Barnes Gernsback and he joins the Crossbone Vanguard to fight against the Jupiter Empire.
What was the Bala Tortuga developed from?
The Bala Tortuga was developed from EMS-VSX3 Tortuga. Its full development lineage is mapped on the Bala Tortuga evolution tree.
Which factions operated the Bala Tortuga?
The Bala Tortuga was operated by Crossbone Vanguard and Steel 7.
Which Gundam series does the Bala Tortuga appear in?
The Bala Tortuga appears in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Steel 7 (2006): Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Steel 7.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Bala Tortuga above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.