MSA-005 Methuss — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
MSA-005
MSA-005 Methuss at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985)
- Led to
- 9 units — MSA-005K Guncannon Detector, MSA-005X-1 Methuss X-1, MSA-005X-2 Methuss X-2 and 6 more
- Gunpla kits
- 2 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/msa-005-methuss
The MSA-005 Methuss is a prototype transformable mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The MSA-005 Methuss is a mobile suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.
Within the story, the MSA-005 Methuss first appears in 0087 U.C. and was last seen in 0088 U.C.
The MSA-005 Methuss in turn led to 9 derived units — MSA-005K Guncannon Detector, MSA-005X-1 Methuss X-1, MSA-005X-2 Methuss X-2, MSA-005X-3 Methuss X-3, MSZ-008 ZII and RGZ-95 ReZEL and 3 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MSA-005 Methuss has appeared in 23 Gundam releases across 1985–2022, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ and Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam and 18 more.
It was fielded by Mass-Divers, Anti Earth Union Group and Coalition of Volunteers.
2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MSA-005 Methuss, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- MSA-005
- Classification
- Prototype Transformable Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Prototype
- Manufacturer
- Anaheim Electronics
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 26.00 m
- Weight
- 52.40 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 1640 kW 2,199.276 hp
- Armor
- Gundarium Alloy
- First seen
- 0087 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0088 U.C.
Production Timeline
The MSA-005 Methuss has appeared in 12 releases from 1985 to 2018.
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga)
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (debut)
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga)
- 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers
- 2006 — Gundam MS Graphica
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon
- 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
Games featuring the MSA-005 Methuss
The MSA-005 Methuss is playable in 11 Gundam games.
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
- 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
- 2017 — Gundam Versus
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
- 2022 — Gundam Evolution
Development Lineage
MSA-005 Methuss Model Kits
2 catalogued model kits for the MSA-005 Methuss (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the MSA-005 Methuss
- What is the MSA-005 Methuss?
- The MSA-005 Methuss is a prototype transformable mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. It is considered canon within the franchise. Despite being a prototype, the Methuss was still assigned to the AEUG flagship Argama and first used by Reccoa Londe in U.C. 0087. Afterwards, it was assigned to young pilot trainee Fa Yuiry.
- What mobile suits were developed from the MSA-005 Methuss?
- 9 units were developed from or built as variants of the MSA-005 Methuss: MSA-005K Guncannon Detector, MSA-005X-1 Methuss X-1, MSA-005X-2 Methuss X-2, MSA-005X-3 Methuss X-3, MSZ-008 ZII, RGZ-95 ReZEL, MSA-005 Methuss ［Avey Alva use］ and MSA-005M Methuss Mariner (plus 1 more).
- Which factions operated the MSA-005 Methuss?
- The MSA-005 Methuss was operated by Mass-Divers, Anti Earth Union Group and Coalition of Volunteers.
- How big is the MSA-005 Methuss?
- The MSA-005 Methuss stands 26.00 m tall, weighs 52.40 t, produces 1640 kW 2,199.276 hp, is armoured in Gundarium Alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the MSA-005 Methuss appear in?
- The MSA-005 Methuss appears in 12 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985): Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers and Gundam MS Graphica (plus 6 more).
- Which Gundam games is the MSA-005 Methuss in?
- The MSA-005 Methuss is playable in 11 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Gundam Battle Universe, Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs., Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost and Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON (plus 3 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the MSA-005 Methuss?
- Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the MSA-005 Methuss, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
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