GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
GAT-X252
GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam at a glance
- Timeline
- Cosmic Era
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002)
- Led to
- 2 units — GAT-XX370 Boost Raider Gundam, GAT-X255 Forbidden Blue
- Gunpla kits
- 7 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/gat-x252-forbidden-gundam
The GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam is a prototype transformable high-speed assault mobile suit from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Alliance Atlantic Federation Azrael Conglomerate. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam is a Mobile Suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. It is piloted by "Biological CPU" Shani Andras.
Within the story, the GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam first appears in June 15, 71 C.E. and was last seen in September 27, 71 C.E.
The GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam in turn led to 2 derived units — GAT-XX370 Boost Raider Gundam and GAT-X255 Forbidden Blue. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam has appeared in 22 Gundam releases across 2002–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (Novel), Battle Assault 3 featuring Gundam SEED, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (GBA) and 17 more.
It was fielded by Earth AllianceAtlantic FederationOMNI Enforcer7th Space FleetDominion Corps, 7th Space FleetDominion Corps, Atlantic Federation, Dominion Corps and OMNI Enforcer7th Space FleetDominion Corps.
7 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- GAT-X252
- Classification
- Prototype Transformable High-Speed Assault Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Prototype
- Weapon class
- Gundam
- Manufacturer
- Earth Alliance Atlantic Federation Azrael Conglomerate
- Universe
- Cosmic Era
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 17.47 m
- Power source
- Ultracompact Energy Battery
- Armor
- Trans-Phase armor
- First seen
- June 15, 71 C.E.
- Last seen
- September 27, 71 C.E.
Special Equipment & Features
- Geschmeidig Panzer
- Magnetic Field Generator
Production Timeline
The GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam has appeared in 8 releases from 2002 to 2005.
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (debut)
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (Novel)
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Never Ending Tomorrow
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Tomo to Kimi to Koko de
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Generation of C.E.
Games featuring the GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam
The GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam is playable in 14 Gundam games.
- 2004 — Battle Assault 3 featuring Gundam SEED
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (GBA)
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Alliance vs. Z.A.F.T. II
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
- 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
- 2017 — Gundam Versus
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost
Development Lineage
Develops into & variants
GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam Model Kits
7 catalogued model kits for the GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):
- Full Mechanics GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam
- HG 1/144 R-14 Forbidden Gundam
- HG 1/144 Forbidden Gundam
- BB Senshi 254 Forbidden Gundam
- NG GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam
- HGGS GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam
- HGGS GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam/HD Remastered Ver.
See all GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam kits, prices and community builds
Frequently asked questions about the GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam
- What is the GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam?
- The GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam is a prototype transformable high-speed assault mobile suit from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Alliance Atlantic Federation Azrael Conglomerate. It is considered canon within the franchise. In mid CE 71, the Earth Alliance collaborated with Muruta Azrael's Azrael Conglomerate to build three second-generation G Project mobile suits.
- What mobile suits were developed from the GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam?
- 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam: GAT-XX370 Boost Raider Gundam and GAT-X255 Forbidden Blue.
- Which factions operated the GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam?
- The GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam was operated by Earth AllianceAtlantic FederationOMNI Enforcer7th Space FleetDominion Corps, 7th Space FleetDominion Corps, Atlantic Federation, Dominion Corps and OMNI Enforcer7th Space FleetDominion Corps.
- How big is the GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam?
- The GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam stands 17.47 m tall, is armoured in Trans-Phase armor.
- Which Gundam series does the GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam appear in?
- The GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam appears in 8 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002): Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Never Ending Tomorrow (plus 2 more).
- Which Gundam games is the GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam in?
- The GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam is playable in 14 Gundam games: Battle Assault 3 featuring Gundam SEED, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (GBA), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Alliance vs. Z.A.F.T. II, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs., Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny and Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost (plus 6 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam?
- Yes — 7 model kits are catalogued for the GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
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