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MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

MS-06S

MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type Mass Production Commander-use Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type

The MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type is a mass production commander-use mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic Company. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type first appears in 0079 U.C.

The MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type was developed from MS-06F Zaku II. It in turn led to 3 derived units — MS-06S Zaku II Patrol Type, MS-06SHAKU Zaku II Shaku Yumiko Custom and MS-06S Char's Zaku II. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type has appeared in 56 Gundam releases across 1979–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam I, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 and Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079 and 51 more.

It was fielded by Kimberlite Forces(novel only), Space Strike Fleet, Black Tri-Stars, Marchosias Corps and Noisy Fairy Squadron and 1 more.

2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number
MS-06S
Classification
Mass Production Commander-use Mobile Suit
Manufacturer
Zeonic Company
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon
Overall height
17.50 m
Weight
75.20 t
Power source
Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor
Power output
976 kW 1,308.837 hp
Armor
Super-Hard Steel Alloy
First seen
0079 U.C.

Production Timeline

The MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type has appeared in 28 releases from 1979 to 2026.

  1. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
  2. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam novelization
  3. 1981 — Mobile Suit Gundam I
  4. 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
  5. 1999 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes
  6. 2001 — Gundam Evolve
  7. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet
  8. 2004 — Gundam Legacy
  9. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War
  10. 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus
  11. 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report
  12. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
  13. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam – U.C. War Chronicle Memories of Char Aznable
  14. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence
  15. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
  16. 2009 — MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091
  17. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Principality of Zeon Military Preparatory School
  18. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow
  19. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
  20. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
  21. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link (Manga)
  22. 2016 — Gundam Behind the Front
  23. 2020 — Grand Generation Char and Amuro
  24. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy (manga)
  25. 2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam N-Extreme
  26. 2023 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The battle tales of Flanagan Boone
  27. 2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom
  28. 2026 — A boy with Gundam

Games featuring the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type

The MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type is playable in 28 Gundam games.

  1. 1995 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079
  2. 1996 — Gundam 0079: The War for Earth
  3. 1998 — Gundam: The Battle Master 2
  4. 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo
  5. 2001 — Gundam Battle Assault
  6. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon
  7. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front
  8. 2002 — Gundam Battle Assault 2
  9. 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles
  10. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
  11. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
  12. 2005 — MS Saga: A New Dawn
  13. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
  14. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
  15. 2007 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam
  16. 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
  17. 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
  18. 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
  19. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
  20. 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
  21. 2010 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3
  22. 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
  23. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam AGE (Game)
  24. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
  25. 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
  26. 2017 — Gundam Versus
  27. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy
  28. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Kimberlite Forces(novel only), Space Strike Fleet, Black Tri-Stars, Marchosias Corps, Noisy Fairy Squadron, Principality of Zeon

MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type Model Kits

2 catalogued model kits for the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):

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Frequently asked questions about the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type

What is the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type?
The MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type is a mass production commander-use mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic Company. It is considered canon within the franchise.
What was the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type developed from?
The MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type was developed from MS-06F Zaku II. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type?
3 units were developed from or built as variants of the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type: MS-06S Zaku II Patrol Type, MS-06SHAKU Zaku II Shaku Yumiko Custom and MS-06S Char's Zaku II.
Which factions operated the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type?
The MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type was operated by Kimberlite Forces(novel only), Space Strike Fleet, Black Tri-Stars, Marchosias Corps, Noisy Fairy Squadron and Principality of Zeon.
How big is the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type?
The MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type stands 17.50 m tall, weighs 75.20 t, produces 976 kW 1,308.837 hp, is armoured in Super-Hard Steel Alloy.
Which Gundam series does the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type appear in?
The MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type appears in 28 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam I, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes and Gundam Evolve (plus 22 more).
Which Gundam games is the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type in?
The MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type is playable in 28 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079, Gundam 0079: The War for Earth, Gundam: The Battle Master 2, Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Gundam Battle Assault, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front and Gundam Battle Assault 2 (plus 20 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type?
Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type Gunpla kits & merchandise (5). Reference: Gundam Wiki.