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RX-178 Gundam Mk-II — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

RX-178

RX-178 Gundam Mk-II at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985)
Developed from
RGM-79Q GM Quel, RX-121 Gundam TR-1 [Hazel], RX-178-X0 Prototype Gundam Mk-II
Led to
22 units — FA-178 Full Armor Gundam Mk-II, Gundam Hiryu, MRX-007 Prototype Psycho Gundam and 19 more
Gunpla kits
14 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rx-178-gundam-mk-ii

RX-178 Gundam Mk-II Prototype General-Purpose Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
RX-178 Gundam Mk-II

The RX-178 Gundam Mk-II is a prototype general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Titans (original) Anaheim Electronics [ Thunderbolt ]. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The RX-178 Gundam Mk-II is a mobile suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, and a successor of the famous RX-78-2 Gundam.

Within the story, the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II first appears in December, 0086 U.C. and was last seen in 0096 U.C.

The RX-178 Gundam Mk-II was developed from RGM-79Q GM Quel, RX-121 Gundam TR-1 [Hazel] and RX-178-X0 Prototype Gundam Mk-II. It in turn led to 22 derived units — FA-178 Full Armor Gundam Mk-II, Gundam Hiryu, MRX-007 Prototype Psycho Gundam, MSA-003R Nemo Rimes, MSF-007 Gundam Mk-III and MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam and 16 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RX-178 Gundam Mk-II has appeared in 55 Gundam releases across 1985–2023, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ and Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (Manga) and 50 more.

It was fielded by Mass-Divers, Anti-Earth Union Group, Coalition of Volunteers, Earth Federation Forces and Gundam Team and 2 more.

14 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number
RX-178
Classification
Prototype General-Purpose Mobile Suit
Production type
Prototype
Weapon class
Gundam
Manufacturer
Titans (original) Anaheim Electronics [ Thunderbolt ]
Canon status
canon
Overall height
19.60 m
Weight
54.10 t
Power source
Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output
1930 kW 2,588.172 hp
Armor
Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite
First seen
December, 0086 U.C.
Last seen
0096 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Flying Armor

Production Timeline

The RX-178 Gundam Mk-II has appeared in 35 releases from 1985 to 2023.

  1. 1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga) — Manga
  2. 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam — TV Anime · 50 episodes (debut)
  3. 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) — Manga
  4. 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ — TV Anime · 47 episodes
  5. 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (Manga) — Manga
  6. 1987 — Side Story of Gundam Zeta — TV Anime
  7. 1989 — All That Gundam — Other · 1 episodes
  8. 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon — Other
  9. 2001 — Gundam Evolve — TV Anime
  10. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel — TV Anime
  11. 2004 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars — TV Anime
  12. 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers — TV Anime
  13. 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report — Manga
  14. 2006 — Ganota no Onna — TV Anime
  15. 2006 — Gundam MS Graphica — Other
  16. 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam 1/2 UC 0087: Another Story — TV Anime
  17. 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars — TV Anime
  18. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam – U.C. War Chronicle Memories of Char Aznable — TV Anime
  19. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon — TV Anime
  20. 2010 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny — Other
  21. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC Testament — Manga
  22. 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden — MS Variation · 1 episodes
  23. 2011 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define — TV Anime
  24. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) — Manga
  25. 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters — TV Anime · 25 episodes
  26. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow — Manga
  27. 2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try — TV Anime · 25 episodes
  28. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record — Manga
  29. 2016 — Anaheim Laboratory Log — Manga
  30. 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis (Manga) — Manga
  31. 2018 — Gundam Build Divers — TV Anime · 26 episodes
  32. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative — TV Anime
  33. 2020 — Gundam: Beyond — TV Anime
  34. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora- — Manga
  35. 2023 — Mobile Suit Gundam Wearwolf — TV Anime

Games featuring the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II

The RX-178 Gundam Mk-II is playable in 20 Gundam games.

  1. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
  2. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
  3. 2006 — Gundam Battle Royale
  4. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
  5. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
  6. 2007 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam
  7. 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
  8. 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
  9. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
  10. 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
  11. 2010 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3
  12. 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
  13. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
  14. 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
  15. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost
  16. 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
  17. 2017 — Gundam Versus
  18. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2
  19. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
  20. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Mass-Divers, Anti-Earth Union Group, Coalition of Volunteers, Earth Federation Forces, Gundam Team, Mineva Faction, Titans

RX-178 Gundam Mk-II Model Kits

14 catalogued model kits for the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (plus 3 figures and other collectibles), including these 8:

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Frequently asked questions about the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II

What is the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II?
The RX-178 Gundam Mk-II is a prototype general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Titans (original) Anaheim Electronics [ Thunderbolt ]. It is considered canon within the franchise. Three RX-178 Gundam Mk-II units were developed by the Titans in December, U.C. 0086. When word of these three prototypes reached the Anti-Earth Union Group, Quattro Bajeena - (Principality of Zeon's infamous "Red Comet") - led a team which…
What was the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II developed from?
The RX-178 Gundam Mk-II was developed from RGM-79Q GM Quel, RX-121 Gundam TR-1 [Hazel] and RX-178-X0 Prototype Gundam Mk-II. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II?
22 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II: FA-178 Full Armor Gundam Mk-II, Gundam Hiryu, MRX-007 Prototype Psycho Gundam, MSA-003R Nemo Rimes, MSF-007 Gundam Mk-III, MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam, Musha Gundam Mk-II and MWS-19362GS Stark GM (plus 14 more).
Which factions operated the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II?
The RX-178 Gundam Mk-II was operated by Mass-Divers, Anti-Earth Union Group, Coalition of Volunteers, Earth Federation Forces, Gundam Team, Mineva Faction and Titans.
How big is the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II?
The RX-178 Gundam Mk-II stands 19.60 m tall, weighs 54.10 t, produces 1930 kW 2,588.172 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite.
Which Gundam series does the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II appear in?
The RX-178 Gundam Mk-II appears in 35 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 ZZ, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (Manga) and Side Story of Gundam Zeta (plus 29 more).
Which Gundam games is the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II in?
The RX-178 Gundam Mk-II is playable in 20 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Gundam Battle Royale, Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C., Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Dynasty Warriors Gundam, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 and Gundam Battle Universe (plus 12 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II?
Yes — 14 model kits are catalogued for the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse RX-178 Gundam Mk-II Gunpla kits & merchandise (17). Reference: Gundam Wiki.