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RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

RGM-79HC

RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom Limited Production Defense Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom

The RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom is a limited production defense mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom first appears in 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0090 U.C.

The RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom has appeared in 12 Gundam releases across 2006–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield (2006). Later appearances include MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091, MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation and 7 more.

It was fielded by P.M.C. Themis, Earth Federation Forces and Gunpla Mafia.

4 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom.

Specifications

Model number
RGM-79HC
Classification
Limited Production Defense Mobile Suit
Manufacturer
Earth Federation Forces
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon
Weight
90.01 t
First seen
0079 U.C.
Last seen
0090 U.C.

Production Timeline

The RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom has appeared in 8 releases from 2009 to 2017.

  1. 2009 — MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091
  2. 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
  3. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga
  4. 2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga
  5. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R The Troublemakers
  6. 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters Amazing Ready
  7. 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters AR
  8. 2017 — Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack

Games featuring the RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom

The RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom is playable in 4 Gundam games, and was created for one of them.

  1. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield (created for this game)
  2. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
  3. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
  4. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: P.M.C. Themis, Earth Federation Forces, Gunpla Mafia

RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom Model Kits

4 catalogued model kits for the RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom:

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Frequently asked questions about the RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom

What is the RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom?
The RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom is a limited production defense mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces. It is considered canon within the franchise.
Which factions operated the RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom?
The RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom was operated by P.M.C. Themis, Earth Federation Forces and Gunpla Mafia.
How big is the RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom?
The RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom weighs 90.01 t.
Which Gundam series does the RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom appear in?
The RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom appears in 8 Gundam releases, debuting in MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 (2009): MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091, MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga, MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R The Troublemakers and Gundam Build Fighters Amazing Ready (plus 2 more).
Which Gundam games is the RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom in?
The RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom is playable in 4 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 and Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy. It was created for Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield (2006) rather than adapted from an anime or manga.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom?
Yes — 4 model kits are catalogued for the RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom Gunpla kits & merchandise (4). Reference: Gundam Wiki.