RX-78-02 Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RX-78-02
RX-78-02 Gundam at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Jupiter (Zeus) in Operation Titan U.C. 0083 (1992)
- Developed from
- RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam
- Led to
- 1 unit — RGM-79 GM (Main timeline)
- Gunpla kits
- 7 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rx-78-02-gundam
The RX-78-02 Gundam is an e.f.f. prototype mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The RX-78-02 Gundam (RX-78-02 ガンダム, RX-78-02 Gundam?) is the titular mobile suit of the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin manga. It also appears briefly in the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin OVA and the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin Advent of the Red Comet television series, and again in the Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island movie. It was piloted by Amuro Ray during the One Year War.
Within the story, the RX-78-02 Gundam first appears in 0078 U.C. and was last seen in December 31, 0079 U.C.
The RX-78-02 Gundam was developed from RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam. It in turn led to 1 derived unit — RGM-79 GM (Main timeline). Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RX-78-02 Gundam has appeared in 13 Gundam releases across 1992–2022, debuting in Jupiter (Zeus) in Operation Titan U.C. 0083 (1992). Later appearances include Gundam 0079 - 31.12. Decision, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield and Gundam EXA and 8 more.
It was fielded by White Base Corps.
7 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-78-02 Gundam, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- RX-78-02
- Classification
- E.F.F. Prototype Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Prototype
- Weapon class
- Gundam
- Manufacturer
- Anaheim Electronics
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Armor
- Luna Titanium
- First seen
- 0078 U.C.
- Last seen
- December 31, 0079 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Core Block System(refit)
- Magnet Coating (field upgrade)
Production Timeline
The RX-78-02 Gundam has appeared in 10 releases from 1992 to 2022.
- 1992 — Gundam 0079 - 31.12. Decision
- 1992 — Jupiter (Zeus) in Operation Titan U.C. 0083 (debut)
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga)
- 2011 — Gundam EXA
- 2014 — Gundam EXA VS
- 2015 — Mobile Suit Discovery
- 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers GBWC
- 2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island
- 2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island (Novel)
Games featuring the RX-78-02 Gundam
The RX-78-02 Gundam is playable in 3 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
- RGM-79 GM (Main timeline)
RX-78-02 Gundam Model Kits
7 catalogued model kits for the RX-78-02 Gundam (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the RX-78-02 Gundam
- What is the RX-78-02 Gundam?
- The RX-78-02 Gundam is an e.f.f. prototype mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. It is considered canon within the franchise. The project was proposed by Tem Ray in the year U.C. 0078 after he watched the footage of a MS-04 operating in the A Bao A Qu region.
- What was the RX-78-02 Gundam developed from?
- The RX-78-02 Gundam was developed from RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-78-02 Gundam evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RX-78-02 Gundam?
- 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the RX-78-02 Gundam: RGM-79 GM (Main timeline).
- Which factions operated the RX-78-02 Gundam?
- The RX-78-02 Gundam was operated by White Base Corps.
- How big is the RX-78-02 Gundam?
- The RX-78-02 Gundam is armoured in Luna Titanium.
- Which Gundam series does the RX-78-02 Gundam appear in?
- The RX-78-02 Gundam appears in 10 Gundam releases, debuting in Jupiter (Zeus) in Operation Titan U.C. 0083 (1992): Gundam 0079 - 31.12. Decision, Jupiter (Zeus) in Operation Titan U.C. 0083, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga), Gundam EXA, Gundam EXA VS and Mobile Suit Discovery (plus 4 more).
- Which Gundam games is the RX-78-02 Gundam in?
- The RX-78-02 Gundam is playable in 3 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Gundam EX A VS and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Jupiter (Zeus) in Operation Titan U.C. 0083 (1992), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-78-02 Gundam?
- Yes — 7 model kits are catalogued for the RX-78-02 Gundam, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the RX-78-02 Gundam above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse RX-78-02 Gundam Gunpla kits & merchandise (11). Reference: Gundam Wiki.