ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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The ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam is a custom multi-mode mobile suit from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Morgenröte Inc. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam was developed from GAT-X105 Strike Gundam. It in turn led to 5 derived units — Azalea, Azalea Custom, Azalea Full Force, Azalea Powered and ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam Corleone. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam has appeared in 14 Gundam releases across 2004–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus: The Chosen Future and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny MSV and 9 more.
It was fielded by Three Ships Alliance, Archangel Corps, Orb National Defense ForceSecond Space FleetArchangel Corps, Orb UnionOrb National Defense ForceSecond Space FleetArchangel Corps and Second Space FleetArchangel Corps.
8 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam, alongside 6 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- ORB-01
- Classification
- Custom Multi-Mode Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Morgenröte Inc.
- Universe
- Cosmic Era
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 18.74 m
- Power source
- Ultracompact Energy Battery
- Armor
- "Yata-no-Kagami" Anti-beam Defensive Reflection System
Special Equipment & Features
- Striker Pack System
- A — GXQ754/V2 Zeus Silhouette
Production Timeline
The ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam has appeared in 6 releases from 2004 to 2006.
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (debut)
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (Novel)
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus: The Chosen Future
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny MSV
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition
Games featuring the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam
The ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam is playable in 8 Gundam games.
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Alliance vs. Z.A.F.T. II
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny
- 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam Model Kits
8 catalogued model kits for the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam (plus 6 figures and other collectibles):
- RG 1/144 ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam (Oowashi Unit)
- RG ORB-01 Oowashi Akatsuki Gundam
- HGGS ORB-01 Shiranui Akatsuki Gundam
- HGGS ORB-01 Oowashi Akatsuki Gundam
- RG 1/144 Akatsuki Gundam Shiranui Pack & HG Zeus Silhouette Connection Parts
- 1/100 ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam (Oowashi Pack / Shiranui Pack Full Set)
- HG 1/144 ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam (Oowashi Pack)
- HG 1/144 ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam (Shiranui Pack)
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Frequently asked questions about the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam
- What is the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam?
- The ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam is a custom multi-mode mobile suit from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Morgenröte Inc. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What was the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam developed from?
- The ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam was developed from GAT-X105 Strike Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam?
- 5 units were developed from or built as variants of the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam: Azalea, Azalea Custom, Azalea Full Force, Azalea Powered and ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam Corleone.
- Which factions operated the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam?
- The ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam was operated by Three Ships Alliance, Archangel Corps, Orb National Defense ForceSecond Space FleetArchangel Corps, Orb UnionOrb National Defense ForceSecond Space FleetArchangel Corps and Second Space FleetArchangel Corps.
- How big is the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam?
- The ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam stands 18.74 m tall, is armoured in "Yata-no-Kagami" Anti-beam Defensive Reflection System.
- Which Gundam series does the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam appear in?
- The ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam appears in 6 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004): Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus: The Chosen Future, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny MSV and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition.
- Which Gundam games is the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam in?
- The ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam is playable in 8 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Alliance vs. Z.A.F.T. II, Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny, Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 and Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam?
- Yes — 8 model kits are catalogued for the ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam, alongside 6 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
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