What is the Core Fighter?

The Core Fighter is a fighter from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. At least two Core Fighters are present aboard the White Base and are used to defend the ship multiple times during the One Year War.

What mobile suits were developed from the Core Fighter?

1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the Core Fighter: Core Booster (The Origin).

Which factions operated the Core Fighter?

The Core Fighter was operated by Earth Federation Forces and White Base Corps.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the Core Fighter?

Yes — 5 model kits are catalogued for the Core Fighter, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Core Fighter — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Core Fighter at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
Led to: 1 unit — Core Booster (The Origin)
Gunpla kits: 5 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/core-fighter

Core Fighter and Core Booster for Gundam The Origin manga: information as seen on Gundam Ace magazine

The Core Fighter is a fighter from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Core Fighter (コア・ブースター, Core Fighter?) is a fighter appearing in the manga Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin.

Within the story, the Core Fighter first appears in 0079 U.C.

The Core Fighter in turn led to 1 derived unit — Core Booster (The Origin). Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and White Base Corps.

5 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the Core Fighter, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Classification: Fighter
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
First seen: 0079 U.C.

Development Lineage

Develops into & variants

Core Booster (The Origin)

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, White Base Corps

Core Fighter Model Kits

5 catalogued model kits for the Core Fighter (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):

MG 1/100 FF-X7 Core Fighter [Clear Color] — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2018
MG 1/100 FF-X7 Core Fighter [G-3 Color] — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2018
MG 1/100 FF-X7 Core Fighter [Full Armor Color] — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2018
MG 1/100 FF-X7 Core Fighter [Prototype Color] — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2018
U.C. Hard Graph 1/35 FF-X7 Core Fighter — 1/35 · released 2011 · ¥4,950

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Frequently asked questions about the Core Fighter

What is the Core Fighter?: The Core Fighter is a fighter from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. At least two Core Fighters are present aboard the White Base and are used to defend the ship multiple times during the One Year War.
What mobile suits were developed from the Core Fighter?: 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the Core Fighter: Core Booster (The Origin).
Which factions operated the Core Fighter?: The Core Fighter was operated by Earth Federation Forces and White Base Corps.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Core Fighter?: Yes — 5 model kits are catalogued for the Core Fighter, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Core Fighter above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse Core Fighter Gunpla kits & merchandise (7). Reference: Gundam Wiki.