RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.) — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RB-79
RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.) at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012)
- Led to
- 1 unit — RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type
- Gunpla kits
- 2 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rb-79-ball-thunderbolt-ver
The RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.) is a mass production support space mobile pod from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
"Universal Century (thunderbolt)" is not in the list (After Colony, Anno Domini, Advanced Generation, After War, Build Fighters, Correct Century, Cosmic Era, Future Century, Gunpla Builders, Mars Century, ...) of allowed values for the "Era" property. The RB-79 Ball is a mobile pod featured in the manga Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt and its animated adaptation.
The RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.) in turn led to 1 derived unit — RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.) has appeared in 2 Gundam releases across 2012–2015, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces, Moore Brotherhood and South Seas Alliance(Manga).
2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.), alongside 1 figure or other collectible.
Specifications
- Model number
- RB-79
- Classification
- Mass Production Support Space Mobile Pod
- Production type
- Mass production
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation Forces
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
Special Equipment & Features
- Crane Arm
Production Timeline
The RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.) has appeared in 2 releases from 2012 to 2015.
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (debut)
- 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt
Development Lineage
Develops into & variants
RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.) Model Kits
2 catalogued model kits for the RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.) (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):
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Frequently asked questions about the RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.)
- What is the RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.)?
- The RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.) is a mass production support space mobile pod from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces. It is considered canon within the franchise. Multiple RB-79 Balls were part of the Moore Brotherhood's fleet in the Thunderbolt Sector, recovering damaged RGM-79 GMs and engaging in combat against the Living Dead Division's fleet. Balls also participated in the battle at A Baoa Qu.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.)?
- 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.): RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type.
- Which factions operated the RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.)?
- The RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.) was operated by Earth Federation Forces, Moore Brotherhood and South Seas Alliance(Manga).
- Which Gundam series does the RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.) appear in?
- The RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.) appears in 2 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012): Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) and Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.)?
- Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.), alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.) above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.) Gunpla kits & merchandise (3). Reference: Gundam Wiki.