What is the MS-06MS Barbus?

The MS-06MS Barbus is a newtype-use monkey mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic. It is considered canon within the franchise. This unusual MS was causing a ruckus in the shoal zone near Side 2, and although five Earth Federation Forces patrols are badly damaged, one of them is finally captured, bringing the existence of Project E to light.

What was the MS-06MS Barbus developed from?

The MS-06MS Barbus was developed from MS-06F Zaku II. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-06MS Barbus evolution tree.

Which factions operated the MS-06MS Barbus?

The MS-06MS Barbus was operated by Principality of Zeon.

How big is the MS-06MS Barbus?

The MS-06MS Barbus is armoured in Super Hard Steel Alloy.

MS-06MS Barbus — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

MS-06MS

MS-06MS Barbus at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart (2002)
Developed from: MS-06F Zaku II
Gunpla kits: None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/ms-06ms-barbus

MS-06MS Barbus Newtype-use Monkey Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — MS-06MS Barbus

The MS-06MS Barbus is a newtype-use monkey mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The MS-06MS Barbus is a mobile suit featured in the Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart manga.

Within the story, the MS-06MS Barbus was last seen in 0136 U.C.

The MS-06MS Barbus was developed from MS-06F Zaku II. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MS-06MS Barbus has appeared in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart (2002).

It was fielded by Principality of Zeon.

Specifications

Model number: MS-06MS
Classification: Newtype-use Monkey Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: Zeonic
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Armor: Super Hard Steel Alloy
Last seen: 0136 U.C.

Production Timeline

The MS-06MS Barbus has appeared in 1 release in 2002.

2002 — Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart — TV Anime (debut)

Development Lineage

Developed from

MS-06F Zaku II

Operators: Principality of Zeon

Frequently asked questions about the MS-06MS Barbus

What is the MS-06MS Barbus?: The MS-06MS Barbus is a newtype-use monkey mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic. It is considered canon within the franchise. This unusual MS was causing a ruckus in the shoal zone near Side 2, and although five Earth Federation Forces patrols are badly damaged, one of them is finally captured, bringing the existence of Project E to light.
What was the MS-06MS Barbus developed from?: The MS-06MS Barbus was developed from MS-06F Zaku II. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-06MS Barbus evolution tree.
Which factions operated the MS-06MS Barbus?: The MS-06MS Barbus was operated by Principality of Zeon.
How big is the MS-06MS Barbus?: The MS-06MS Barbus is armoured in Super Hard Steel Alloy.
Which Gundam series does the MS-06MS Barbus appear in?: The MS-06MS Barbus appears in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart (2002): Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-06MS Barbus above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.