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Lightning — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Lightning Assault Carrier from Gundam Universal Century
Lightning

The Lightning is an assault carrier from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Illuminati. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the Lightning first appears in 0223 U.C.

The Lightning has appeared in 1 Gundam release, debuting in G-Saviour (Game) (2000).

It was fielded by Illuminati(Lightning Squad).

Specifications

Classification
Assault Carrier
Manufacturer
Illuminati
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon
First seen
0223 U.C.

Games featuring the Lightning

The Lightning is playable in 1 Gundam game, and was created for one of them.

  1. 2000 — G-Saviour (Game) (created for this game)

Related mobile suits

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

Operators: Illuminati(Lightning Squad)

Frequently asked questions about the Lightning

What is the Lightning?
The Lightning is an assault carrier from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Illuminati. It is considered canon within the franchise.
Which factions operated the Lightning?
The Lightning was operated by Illuminati(Lightning Squad).
Which Gundam games is the Lightning in?
The Lightning is playable in 1 Gundam game: G-Saviour (Game). It was created for G-Saviour (Game) (2000) rather than adapted from an anime or manga.

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