What is the RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type?

The RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type is a close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. For Operation Star One, a new GM model with fortified armor had been delivered to the White Base. It was the only one of its kind on the ship, and the pilots there were wondering who would pilot it, some had assumed it would be Job John, im…

What was the RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type developed from?

The RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type was developed from RGM-79 GM (Main timeline). Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type evolution tree.

Which factions operated the RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type?

The RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type was operated by Earth Federation Space Force.

RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

RGM-79

RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001)
Developed from: RGM-79 GM (Main timeline)
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Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rgm-79-gmclose-combat-type

RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type

The RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type is a close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type (RGM-79 ジム近接戦闘タイプ, RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type?) is a mobile suit appearing in the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin manga . It was piloted by Master Sergeant Sayla Mass during Operation Star One .

Within the story, the RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type first appears in 0079 U.C.

The RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type was developed from RGM-79 GM (Main timeline). Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type has appeared in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001).

It was fielded by Earth Federation Space Force.

Specifications

Model number: RGM-79
Classification: Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
First seen: 0079 U.C.

Production Timeline

The RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type has appeared in 1 release in 2001.

2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes (debut)

Development Lineage

Developed from

RGM-79 GM (Main timeline)

Operators: Earth Federation Space Force

Frequently asked questions about the RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type

What is the RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type?: The RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type is a close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. For Operation Star One, a new GM model with fortified armor had been delivered to the White Base. It was the only one of its kind on the ship, and the pilots there were wondering who would pilot it, some had assumed it would be Job John, im…
What was the RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type developed from?: The RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type was developed from RGM-79 GM (Main timeline). Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type evolution tree.
Which factions operated the RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type?: The RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type was operated by Earth Federation Space Force.
Which Gundam series does the RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type appear in?: The RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type appears in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001): Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga).

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.