EMS-VSX3 Tortuga — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
EMS-VSX3
EMS-VSX3 Tortuga at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam (1994)
- Led to
- 1 unit — Bala Tortuga
- Gunpla kits
- None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/ems-vsx3-tortuga
The EMS-VSX3 Tortuga is a prototype heavy support mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Jupiter Empire. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The EMS-VSX3 Tortuga is a prototype heavy mobile suit, it is featured in the manga Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam. It was piloted by Barnes Gernsback.
Within the story, the EMS-VSX3 Tortuga first appears in 0133 U.C.
The EMS-VSX3 Tortuga in turn led to 1 derived unit — Bala Tortuga. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The EMS-VSX3 Tortuga has appeared in 2 Gundam releases across 1994–2006, debuting in Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam (1994). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Steel 7.
It was fielded by Jupiter Empire and Death Gale Team.
Specifications
- Model number
- EMS-VSX3
- Classification
- Prototype Heavy Support Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Prototype
- Manufacturer
- Jupiter Empire
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 17.00 m
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- First seen
- 0133 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- 6 x Fast — hardening Gas Emitter
Production Timeline
The EMS-VSX3 Tortuga has appeared in 2 releases from 1994 to 2006.
- 1994 — Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam (debut)
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Steel 7
Development Lineage
Develops into & variants
Frequently asked questions about the EMS-VSX3 Tortuga
- What is the EMS-VSX3 Tortuga?
- The EMS-VSX3 Tortuga is a prototype heavy support mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Jupiter Empire. It is considered canon within the franchise. The EMS-VSX3 Tortuga was first deployed in UC 0133, during an operation where the Jupiter Empire intercepted the Mother Vanguard en route to Earth. The Death Gale Team was deployed after Zabine Chareux's attempted coup failed.
- What mobile suits were developed from the EMS-VSX3 Tortuga?
- 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the EMS-VSX3 Tortuga: Bala Tortuga.
- Which factions operated the EMS-VSX3 Tortuga?
- The EMS-VSX3 Tortuga was operated by Jupiter Empire and Death Gale Team.
- How big is the EMS-VSX3 Tortuga?
- The EMS-VSX3 Tortuga stands 17.00 m tall.
- Which Gundam series does the EMS-VSX3 Tortuga appear in?
- The EMS-VSX3 Tortuga appears in 2 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam (1994): Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam and Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Steel 7.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the EMS-VSX3 Tortuga above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Reference: Gundam Wiki.