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

RX-178B

RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B Mass Production Ground Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B

The RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B is a mass production ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B first appears in 0089 U.C.

The RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B was developed from RX-178 Gundam Mk-II. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B has appeared in 3 Gundam releases across 1988–2010, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Revival of Zeon (1988). Later appearances include Operation Buran U.C. 0079 and Mobile Suit Gundam New Revival of Zeon.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and 101st Heavy MS Company.

Specifications

Model number
RX-178B
Classification
Mass Production Ground Mobile Suit
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon
First seen
0089 U.C.

Production Timeline

The RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B has appeared in 3 releases from 1988 to 2010.

  1. 1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Revival of Zeon (debut)
  2. 1990 — Operation Buran U.C. 0079
  3. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam New Revival of Zeon

Development Lineage

Developed from

Related mobile suits

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

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, 101st Heavy MS Company

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

What is the RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B?
The RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B is a mass production ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise.
What was the RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B developed from?
The RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B was developed from RX-178 Gundam Mk-II. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B evolution tree.
Which factions operated the RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B?
The RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B was operated by Earth Federation Forces and 101st Heavy MS Company.
Which Gundam series does the RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B appear in?
The RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Revival of Zeon (1988): Mobile Suit Gundam: The Revival of Zeon, Operation Buran U.C. 0079 and Mobile Suit Gundam New Revival of Zeon.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RX-178B Gundam Mk-II B above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.