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. The One Year War came to an end before the Galbaldy could be mass-produced. There are scattered records of the Galbaldy participating in occasional skirmishes as well as a sighting of one at A Baoa Qu and a handful of units participating in…

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.

MS-17 Galbaldy α — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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MS-17 Galbaldy α at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: MS-X (1984)
Developed from: MS-14A Gelgoog, YMS-15 Gyan
Led to: 2 units — MS-17R Galbaldy α High Mobility Type, RMS-117 Galbaldy β
Gunpla kits: None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/ms-17-galbaldy-%CE%B1

MS-17 Galbaldy α Prototype General-Purpose Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — 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. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The MS-17 Galbaldy α (Galbaldy Alpha) is a prototype general purpose mobile suit introduced in the original design series MS-X.

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
Production type: Prototype
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 — MS Variation (debut)
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam The Plot to Assassinate Gihren — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories — Other
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link — Other · 1 episodes
2016 — Anaheim Laboratory Log — Manga
2019 — Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE — TV Anime · 26 episodes

Games featuring the MS-17 Galbaldy α

The MS-17 Galbaldy α is playable in 4 Gundam games.

2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Operators: Principality of Zeon, Axis Zeon, Earth Federation Forces

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. The One Year War came to an end before the Galbaldy could be mass-produced. There are scattered records of the Galbaldy participating in occasional skirmishes as well as a sighting of one at A Baoa Qu and a handful of units participating in…
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. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse MS-17 Galbaldy α Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.