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RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

RB-79[M]

RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type Mass Production Support Amphibious Mobile Pod from Gundam Universal Century
RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type

The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type is a mass production support amphibious mobile pod from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type was developed from RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.). Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type has appeared in 3 Gundam releases across 2012–2017, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt and Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.

Specifications

Model number
RB-79[M]
Classification
Mass Production Support Amphibious Mobile Pod
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon

Special Equipment & Features

  • Communication Cable
  • 2 x Searchlight

Production Timeline

The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type has appeared in 3 releases from 2012 to 2017.

  1. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (debut)
  2. 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt
  3. 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower

Development Lineage

Developed from

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Earth Federation Forces

Frequently asked questions about the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type

What is the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type?
The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type is a mass production support amphibious mobile pod from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise.
What was the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type developed from?
The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type was developed from RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.). Its full development lineage is mapped on the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type evolution tree.
Which factions operated the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type?
The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
Which Gundam series does the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type appear in?
The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012): Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt and Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.