The Minaret is a space ship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Minaret is a self-sustaining plant ship specifically made for mobile suit modification, equipped with a compact version of the repair and modification system that birthed the Principality of Zeon MS variation group.

Which Gundam series does the Minaret appear in?

The Minaret appears in 2 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes (1999): Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes and MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden.

Which Gundam games is the Minaret in?

The Minaret is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. ENGAGE. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes (1999), not in a game.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the Minaret?

Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the Minaret, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Minaret — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Minaret at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes (1999)
Gunpla kits: 1 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/minaret

Minaret Space Ship from Gundam Universal Century — Minaret

The Minaret is a space ship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Plant Ship "Minaret" is a semi-autonomous plant ship utilized by the Principality of Zeon and the Chimera Corps during the One Year War in the Universal Century timeline. The ship comprises of the engineering support team "Hydra", ace pilots from the Chimera Corps, and support engineers and mechanics from Zeonic, Zimmad, and MIP. It is first mentioned in the video game Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes where it housed the bio-weapon "Ashtaroth", and subsequently makes its first official…

Within the story, the Minaret first appears in 0079 U.C.

The Minaret has appeared in 3 Gundam releases across 1999–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes (1999). Later appearances include MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden and Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. ENGAGE.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces, Chimera Corps, Federation Survey Service, P.M.C. Themis and Principality of Zeon.

1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the Minaret, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Classification: Space Ship
Production type: Custom
Manufacturer: Principality of Zeon
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
First seen: 0079 U.C.

Production Timeline

The Minaret has appeared in 2 releases from 1999 to 2010.

1999 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes — Other · 2 episodes (debut)
2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden — MS Variation · 1 episodes

Games featuring the Minaret

The Minaret is playable in 1 Gundam game.

2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. ENGAGE

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, Chimera Corps, Federation Survey Service, P.M.C. Themis, Principality of Zeon

Minaret Model Kits

1 catalogued model kit for the Minaret (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):

B-Club 1/144 Minaret Gundam — 1/144

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Frequently asked questions about the Minaret

What is the Minaret?: The Minaret is a space ship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Minaret is a self-sustaining plant ship specifically made for mobile suit modification, equipped with a compact version of the repair and modification system that birthed the Principality of Zeon MS variation group.
Which factions operated the Minaret?: The Minaret was operated by Earth Federation Forces, Chimera Corps, Federation Survey Service, P.M.C. Themis and Principality of Zeon.
Which Gundam series does the Minaret appear in?: The Minaret appears in 2 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes (1999): Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes and MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden.
Which Gundam games is the Minaret in?: The Minaret is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. ENGAGE. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes (1999), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Minaret?: Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the Minaret, 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 Minaret above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse Minaret Gunpla kits & merchandise (3). Reference: Gundam Wiki.