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Izumo-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Izumo-class Limited Production Modular Carrier Space Battleship from Gundam Cosmic Era
Izumo-class

The Izumo-class is a limited production modular carrier space battleship from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Morgenröte. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Izumo-class in turn led to 1 derived unit — Archangel-class. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The Izumo-class has appeared in 8 Gundam releases across 2002–2012, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Never Ending Tomorrow and 3 more.

It was fielded by Three Ships Alliance, Athha family, Kusanagi Corps, Orb National Defense ForceSecond Space FleetKusanagi Corps and Sahaku family and 1 more.

Specifications

Classification
Limited Production Modular Carrier Space Battleship
Manufacturer
Morgenröte
Universe
Cosmic Era
Canon status
canon
Armor
Laminated Armor

Special Equipment & Features

  • Modular Design
  • Plasma Booster

Production Timeline

The Izumo-class has appeared in 7 releases from 2002 to 2005.

  1. 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (debut)
  2. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (Novel)
  3. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
  4. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge
  5. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Never Ending Tomorrow
  6. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Tomo to Kimi to Koko de
  7. 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Generation of C.E.

Games featuring the Izumo-class

The Izumo-class is playable in 1 Gundam game.

  1. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny

Development Lineage

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

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

Operators: Three Ships Alliance, Athha family, Kusanagi Corps, Orb National Defense ForceSecond Space FleetKusanagi Corps, Sahaku family, Second Space FleetKusanagi Corps

Frequently asked questions about the Izumo-class

What is the Izumo-class?
The Izumo-class is a limited production modular carrier space battleship from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Morgenröte. It is considered canon within the franchise.
What mobile suits were developed from the Izumo-class?
1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the Izumo-class: Archangel-class.
Which factions operated the Izumo-class?
The Izumo-class was operated by Three Ships Alliance, Athha family, Kusanagi Corps, Orb National Defense ForceSecond Space FleetKusanagi Corps, Sahaku family and Second Space FleetKusanagi Corps.
How big is the Izumo-class?
The Izumo-class is armoured in Laminated Armor.
Which Gundam series does the Izumo-class appear in?
The Izumo-class appears in 7 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: The Edge, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Never Ending Tomorrow and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Tomo to Kimi to Koko de (plus 1 more).
Which Gundam games is the Izumo-class in?
The Izumo-class is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002), not in a game.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Izumo-class above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.