MAN-08 Elmeth — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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MAN-08 Elmeth at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam (1979)
- Led to
- 5 units — AMX-001 Prototype Qubeley, Gazarello, MAN-010 G-3 ［Ge Drei］ and 2 more
- Gunpla kits
- 2 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/man-08-elmeth
The MAN-08 Elmeth is a prototype newtype-use space mobile armor from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Flanagan Institute. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The MAN-08 Elmeth is a prototype mobile armor introduced in the Mobile Suit Gundam anime. It was piloted by Lalah Sune.
Within the story, the MAN-08 Elmeth first appears in 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0085 U.C. (GQ).
The MAN-08 Elmeth in turn led to 5 derived units — AMX-001 Prototype Qubeley, Gazarello, MAN-010 G-3 ［Ge Drei］, MAN-08S Helios and MS-09R4 Schnee Weiss. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MAN-08 Elmeth has appeared in 42 Gundam releases across 1979–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space, Side Story of Gundam Zeta and Mobile Suit Vor!! and 37 more.
It was fielded by Principality of Zeon and Coalition of Volunteers.
2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MAN-08 Elmeth, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- MAN-08
- Classification
- Prototype Newtype-use Space Mobile Armor
- Production type
- Prototype
- Weapon class
- Mobile Armor
- Manufacturer
- Flanagan Institute
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 47.70 m
- Weight
- 291.80 t
- Power source
- Minovsvky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 14200 kW 19,042.512 hp
- Armor
- Super-hard Steel Alloy
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0085 U.C. (GQ)
Special Equipment & Features
- Psycommu
Production Timeline
The MAN-08 Elmeth has appeared in 27 releases from 1979 to 2021.
- 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
- 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam novelization
- 1982 — Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space
- 1987 — Side Story of Gundam Zeta
- 1988 — Mobile Suit Vor!!
- 1989 — Magical Ensign Blaster Mari
- 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
- 1999 — Solomon Express
- 2000 — For the Barrel
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga)
- 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report
- 2006 — Ganota no Onna
- 2007 — Gundam Crisis
- 2011 — Gundam EXA
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga)
- 2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096
- 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis
- 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis - Red Trace
- 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis (Manga)
- 2017 — Mobile Suit Moon Gundam
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora-
Games featuring the MAN-08 Elmeth
The MAN-08 Elmeth is playable in 15 Gundam games.
- 1995 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079
- 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
- 2007 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
- 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
Development Lineage
Develops into & variants
MAN-08 Elmeth Model Kits
2 catalogued model kits for the MAN-08 Elmeth (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the MAN-08 Elmeth
- What is the MAN-08 Elmeth?
- The MAN-08 Elmeth is a prototype newtype-use space mobile armor from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Flanagan Institute. It is considered canon within the franchise. The MAN-08 Elmeth was developed in U.C. 0079 under the orders of Rear Admiral Kycilia Zabi, who believed that Newtype research was key to defeat the Earth Federation Forces' numerical and logistical advantage.
- What mobile suits were developed from the MAN-08 Elmeth?
- 5 units were developed from or built as variants of the MAN-08 Elmeth: AMX-001 Prototype Qubeley, Gazarello, MAN-010 G-3 ［Ge Drei］, MAN-08S Helios and MS-09R4 Schnee Weiss.
- Which factions operated the MAN-08 Elmeth?
- The MAN-08 Elmeth was operated by Principality of Zeon and Coalition of Volunteers.
- How big is the MAN-08 Elmeth?
- The MAN-08 Elmeth stands 47.70 m tall, weighs 291.80 t, produces 14200 kW 19,042.512 hp, is armoured in Super-hard Steel Alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the MAN-08 Elmeth appear in?
- The MAN-08 Elmeth appears in 27 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space, Side Story of Gundam Zeta, Mobile Suit Vor!! and Magical Ensign Blaster Mari (plus 21 more).
- Which Gundam games is the MAN-08 Elmeth in?
- The MAN-08 Elmeth is playable in 15 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079, Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Dynasty Warriors Gundam and SD Gundam G Generation Spirits (plus 7 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the MAN-08 Elmeth?
- Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the MAN-08 Elmeth, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the MAN-08 Elmeth above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MAN-08 Elmeth Gunpla kits & merchandise (4). Reference: Gundam Wiki.