MS-12 Gigan — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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The MS-12 Gigan is a limited production artillery mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Pezun Asteroid Base. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Within the story, the MS-12 Gigan first appears in 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0116 U.C.
The MS-12 Gigan in turn led to 1 derived unit — MS-R12 Rick Gigan. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MS-12 Gigan has appeared in 8 Gundam releases across 1984–2019, debuting in MS-X (1984). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Mobile Suit Gundam The Plot to Assassinate Gihren, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation and 3 more.
It was fielded by Mass-Divers, Principality of Zeon and Sleeves.
No Gunpla kit of the MS-12 Gigan has been catalogued yet, but 2 figures and collectibles are listed.
Specifications
- Model number
- MS-12
- Classification
- Limited Production Artillery Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Pezun Asteroid Base
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 16.20 m
- Weight
- 101.30 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 736 kW 986.992 hp
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0116 U.C.
Production Timeline
The MS-12 Gigan has appeared in 5 releases from 1984 to 2019.
- 1984 — MS-X (debut)
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam The Plot to Assassinate Gihren
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
- 2019 — Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula
Games featuring the MS-12 Gigan
The MS-12 Gigan is playable in 3 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Develops into & variants
Frequently asked questions about the MS-12 Gigan
- What is the MS-12 Gigan?
- The MS-12 Gigan is a limited production artillery mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Pezun Asteroid Base. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What mobile suits were developed from the MS-12 Gigan?
- 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the MS-12 Gigan: MS-R12 Rick Gigan.
- Which factions operated the MS-12 Gigan?
- The MS-12 Gigan was operated by Mass-Divers, Principality of Zeon and Sleeves.
- How big is the MS-12 Gigan?
- The MS-12 Gigan stands 16.20 m tall, weighs 101.30 t, produces 736 kW 986.992 hp.
- Which Gundam series does the MS-12 Gigan appear in?
- The MS-12 Gigan appears in 5 Gundam releases, debuting in MS-X (1984): MS-X, Mobile Suit Gundam The Plot to Assassinate Gihren, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, Gundam Build Divers and Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula.
- Which Gundam games is the MS-12 Gigan in?
- The MS-12 Gigan is playable in 3 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in MS-X (1984), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-12 Gigan?
- No Gunpla kit of the MS-12 Gigan has been catalogued yet, but 2 figures and collectibles are listed on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-12 Gigan above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse MS-12 Gigan Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.