Gwanban-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
Gwanban-class at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985)
- Developed from
- Gwazine-class
- Led to
- 1 unit — Sadalahn-class
- Gunpla kits
- None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/gwanban-class
The Gwanban-class is a limited production commander-use large space battleship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Axis Zeon. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The Gwanban-class (also spelt as Gwanvan) is a battleship class introduced in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.
Within the story, the Gwanban-class was last seen in 0089 U.C.
The Gwanban-class was developed from Gwazine-class. It in turn led to 1 derived unit — Sadalahn-class. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The Gwanban-class has appeared in 9 Gundam releases across 1985–2013, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ and Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory and 4 more.
It was fielded by Neo Zeon, Axis Zeon and Glemy Army.
Specifications
- Classification
- Limited Production Commander-use Large Space Battleship
- Production type
- Limited run
- Manufacturer
- Axis Zeon
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Last seen
- 0089 U.C.
Production Timeline
The Gwanban-class has appeared in 8 releases from 1985 to 2013.
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga)
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (debut)
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga)
- 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
- 1991 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
- 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion
Games featuring the Gwanban-class
The Gwanban-class is playable in 1 Gundam game.
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
Frequently asked questions about the Gwanban-class
- What is the Gwanban-class?
- The Gwanban-class is a limited production commander-use large space battleship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Axis Zeon. It is considered canon within the franchise. In U.C. 0083, the Gwanban-class battleship Gwanzan served as the flagship of the Axis advance fleet, which supported the Delaz Fleet during Operation Stardust.
- What was the Gwanban-class developed from?
- The Gwanban-class was developed from Gwazine-class. Its full development lineage is mapped on the Gwanban-class evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the Gwanban-class?
- 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the Gwanban-class: Sadalahn-class.
- Which factions operated the Gwanban-class?
- The Gwanban-class was operated by Neo Zeon, Axis Zeon and Glemy Army.
- Which Gundam series does the Gwanban-class appear in?
- The Gwanban-class appears in 8 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985): Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory and Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust (plus 2 more).
- Which Gundam games is the Gwanban-class in?
- The Gwanban-class is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the Gwanban-class above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.