What is the RMS-156 Griffon?

The RMS-156 Griffon is a mass production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Titans. It is considered canon within the franchise. With the RMS-108 Marasai becoming obsolete during the second half of the Gryps Conflict, the Titans sought to modify the Marasai to extend its service life and improve its overall performance.

What was the RMS-156 Griffon developed from?

The RMS-156 Griffon was developed from RMS-108 Marasai. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RMS-156 Griffon evolution tree.

Which factions operated the RMS-156 Griffon?

The RMS-156 Griffon was operated by Titans.

Which Gundam series does the RMS-156 Griffon appear in?

The RMS-156 Griffon appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) (1985): Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) and Side Story of Gundam Zeta.

RMS-156 Griffon — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

RMS-156

RMS-156 Griffon at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) (1985)
Developed from: RMS-108 Marasai
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Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rms-156-griffon

RMS-156 Griffon Mass Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — RMS-156 Griffon

The RMS-156 Griffon is a mass production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Titans. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The RMS-156 Griffon is an upgraded variant of the RMS-108 Marasai from the manga version of the Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam anime series.

The RMS-156 Griffon was developed from RMS-108 Marasai. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RMS-156 Griffon has appeared in 3 Gundam releases across 1985–1987, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga) and Side Story of Gundam Zeta.

It was fielded by Titans.

Specifications

Model number: RMS-156
Classification: Mass Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit
Production type: Mass production
Manufacturer: Titans
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon

Production Timeline

The RMS-156 Griffon has appeared in 3 releases from 1985 to 1987.

1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga) — Manga
1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) — Manga (debut)
1987 — Side Story of Gundam Zeta — TV Anime

Development Lineage

Developed from

RMS-108 Marasai

Operators: Titans

Frequently asked questions about the RMS-156 Griffon

What is the RMS-156 Griffon?: The RMS-156 Griffon is a mass production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Titans. It is considered canon within the franchise. With the RMS-108 Marasai becoming obsolete during the second half of the Gryps Conflict, the Titans sought to modify the Marasai to extend its service life and improve its overall performance.
What was the RMS-156 Griffon developed from?: The RMS-156 Griffon was developed from RMS-108 Marasai. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RMS-156 Griffon evolution tree.
Which factions operated the RMS-156 Griffon?: The RMS-156 Griffon was operated by Titans.
Which Gundam series does the RMS-156 Griffon appear in?: The RMS-156 Griffon appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) (1985): Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) and Side Story of Gundam Zeta.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RMS-156 Griffon above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Reference: Gundam Wiki.