RMS-117 Galbaldy β — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RMS-117
RMS-117 Galbaldy β at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985)
- Developed from
- MS-17 Galbaldy α
- Led to
- 4 units — AMX-117L Gaz-L, AMX-117R Gaz-R, RMS-117G11 Galbaldy Rebake and 1 more
- Gunpla kits
- 4 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rms-117-galbaldy-%CE%B2
The RMS-117 Galbaldy β is a mass production general-purpose 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.
The RMS-117 Galbaldy β (Galbaldy Beta) was a mobile suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.
Within the story, the RMS-117 Galbaldy β first appears in July, 0084 U.C.
The RMS-117 Galbaldy β was developed from MS-17 Galbaldy α. It in turn led to 4 derived units — AMX-117L Gaz-L, AMX-117R Gaz-R, RMS-117G11 Galbaldy Rebake and RMS-117 Galbaldy β High Mobility Type. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RMS-117 Galbaldy β has appeared in 19 Gundam releases across 1985–2019, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel and Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam and 14 more.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces, Neo Zeon and Titans.
4 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RMS-117 Galbaldy β, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- RMS-117
- Classification
- Mass Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Mass production
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation Forces
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 19.00 m
- Weight
- 56.90 t
- Power output
- 1507 kW 2,020.92 hp
- Armor
- Titanium Alloy
- First seen
- July, 0084 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Signal Flare Launcher
- Ballute System
Production Timeline
The RMS-117 Galbaldy β has appeared in 15 releases from 1985 to 2019.
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga)
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (debut)
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga)
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars
- 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define
- 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters
- 2014 — Gundam Reconguista in G
- 2014 — Gundam Reconguista in G (manga)
- 2017 — Mobile Suit Moon Gundam
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
- 2019 — Reconguista in G the Movie I Go! Core Fighter
Games featuring the RMS-117 Galbaldy β
The RMS-117 Galbaldy β is playable in 4 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
RMS-117 Galbaldy β Model Kits
4 catalogued model kits for the RMS-117 Galbaldy β (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):
- HGUC 1/144 RMS-117 Galbaldy β
- HGUC 1/144 RMS-117 Galbaldy β [Clear Color]
- 1/100 RMS-117 Galbaldy β
- 1/144 RMS-117 Galbaldy β
See all RMS-117 Galbaldy β kits, prices and community builds
Frequently asked questions about the RMS-117 Galbaldy β
- What is the RMS-117 Galbaldy β?
- The RMS-117 Galbaldy β is a mass production general-purpose 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. As the One Year War ended, the Earth Federation captured Zeon research facilities, such as the Pezun asteroid, giving them access to the many mobile suit designs and newly developed technology that Zeon did not have time to manufacture.
- What was the RMS-117 Galbaldy β developed from?
- The RMS-117 Galbaldy β was developed from MS-17 Galbaldy α. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RMS-117 Galbaldy β evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RMS-117 Galbaldy β?
- 4 units were developed from or built as variants of the RMS-117 Galbaldy β: AMX-117L Gaz-L, AMX-117R Gaz-R, RMS-117G11 Galbaldy Rebake and RMS-117 Galbaldy β High Mobility Type.
- Which factions operated the RMS-117 Galbaldy β?
- The RMS-117 Galbaldy β was operated by Earth Federation Forces, Neo Zeon and Titans.
- How big is the RMS-117 Galbaldy β?
- The RMS-117 Galbaldy β stands 19.00 m tall, weighs 56.90 t, produces 1507 kW 2,020.92 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the RMS-117 Galbaldy β appear in?
- The RMS-117 Galbaldy β appears in 15 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985): Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars and Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers (plus 9 more).
- Which Gundam games is the RMS-117 Galbaldy β in?
- The RMS-117 Galbaldy β is playable in 4 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online and Gundam Assault Survive. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RMS-117 Galbaldy β?
- Yes — 4 model kits are catalogued for the RMS-117 Galbaldy β, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
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