MS-17 Galbaldy α — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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The MS-17 Galbaldy α is a prototype general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Within the story, the MS-17 Galbaldy α first appears in 0079 U.C.
The MS-17 Galbaldy α was developed from MS-14A Gelgoog and YMS-15 Gyan. It in turn led to 2 derived units — MS-17R Galbaldy α High Mobility Type and RMS-117 Galbaldy β. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MS-17 Galbaldy α has appeared in 10 Gundam releases across 1984–2019, debuting in MS-X (1984). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam The Plot to Assassinate Gihren, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation and 5 more.
It was fielded by Principality of Zeon, Axis Zeon and Earth Federation Forces.
No Gunpla kit of the MS-17 Galbaldy α has been catalogued yet, but 2 figures and collectibles are listed.
Specifications
- Model number
- MS-17
- Classification
- Prototype General-Purpose Mobile Suit
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
Production Timeline
The MS-17 Galbaldy α has appeared in 6 releases from 1984 to 2019.
- 1984 — MS-X (debut)
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam The Plot to Assassinate Gihren
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
- 2016 — Anaheim Laboratory Log
- 2019 — Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE
Games featuring the MS-17 Galbaldy α
The MS-17 Galbaldy α is playable in 4 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
Frequently asked questions about the MS-17 Galbaldy α
- What is the MS-17 Galbaldy α?
- The MS-17 Galbaldy α is a prototype general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What was the MS-17 Galbaldy α developed from?
- The MS-17 Galbaldy α was developed from MS-14A Gelgoog and YMS-15 Gyan. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-17 Galbaldy α evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the MS-17 Galbaldy α?
- 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the MS-17 Galbaldy α: MS-17R Galbaldy α High Mobility Type and RMS-117 Galbaldy β.
- Which factions operated the MS-17 Galbaldy α?
- The MS-17 Galbaldy α was operated by Principality of Zeon, Axis Zeon and Earth Federation Forces.
- Which Gundam series does the MS-17 Galbaldy α appear in?
- The MS-17 Galbaldy α appears in 6 Gundam releases, debuting in MS-X (1984): MS-X, Mobile Suit Gundam The Plot to Assassinate Gihren, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link, Anaheim Laboratory Log and Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE.
- Which Gundam games is the MS-17 Galbaldy α in?
- The MS-17 Galbaldy α is playable in 4 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, 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-17 Galbaldy α?
- No Gunpla kit of the MS-17 Galbaldy α has been catalogued yet, but 2 figures and collectibles are listed on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-17 Galbaldy α above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MS-17 Galbaldy α Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.