MS-05S Char's Zaku I — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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The MS-05S Char's Zaku I is a principality of zeon char aznable's mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic, Inc. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
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Within the story, the MS-05S Char's Zaku I first appears in 0079 U.C.
The MS-05S Char's Zaku I was developed from MS-05 Zaku I. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MS-05S Char's Zaku I has appeared in 4 Gundam releases across 2001–2018, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Discovery, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2.
It was fielded by Lunar Attack Force.
3 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MS-05S Char's Zaku I, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.
Specifications
- Model number
- MS-05S
- Classification
- Principality of Zeon Char Aznable's Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Zeonic, Inc.
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Propulsion
- 2 main thrusters in backpack
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0079 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Backpack
Production Timeline
The MS-05S Char's Zaku I has appeared in 3 releases from 2001 to 2015.
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (debut)
- 2015 — Mobile Suit Discovery
- 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin
Games featuring the MS-05S Char's Zaku I
The MS-05S Char's Zaku I is playable in 1 Gundam game.
Development Lineage
Developed from
MS-05S Char's Zaku I Model Kits
3 catalogued model kits for the MS-05S Char's Zaku I (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):
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Frequently asked questions about the MS-05S Char's Zaku I
- What is the MS-05S Char's Zaku I?
- The MS-05S Char's Zaku I is a principality of zeon char aznable's mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic, Inc. It is considered canon within the franchise. TheBattle of Mare Smythiiwas an incident that not only demonstrated the usefulness of mobile suits but also made it clearer how they should be used as weapons.
- What was the MS-05S Char's Zaku I developed from?
- The MS-05S Char's Zaku I was developed from MS-05 Zaku I. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-05S Char's Zaku I evolution tree.
- Which factions operated the MS-05S Char's Zaku I?
- The MS-05S Char's Zaku I was operated by Lunar Attack Force.
- Which Gundam series does the MS-05S Char's Zaku I appear in?
- The MS-05S Char's Zaku I appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001): Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga), Mobile Suit Discovery and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin.
- Which Gundam games is the MS-05S Char's Zaku I in?
- The MS-05S Char's Zaku I is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-05S Char's Zaku I?
- Yes — 3 model kits are catalogued for the MS-05S Char's Zaku I, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-05S Char's Zaku I above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MS-05S Char's Zaku I Gunpla kits & merchandise (4). Reference: Gundam Wiki.