RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga) (1996)
- Developed from
- RGM-79BD-0 Blue Destiny Unit 0, RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type
- Led to
- 3 units — RX-79BD-1FA Blue Destiny Unit 1 (Full Armed), RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2, RX-79BD-1ST Blue Destiny Unit 1 (Stealth)
- Gunpla kits
- 6 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rx-79bd-1-blue-destiny-unit-1
The RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 is a prototype exam general-purpose ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 is a variant of the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type introduced in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny and was piloted by Yuu Kajima.
Within the story, the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 first appears in 0079 U.C.
The RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 was developed from RGM-79BD-0 Blue Destiny Unit 0 and RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type. It in turn led to 3 derived units — RX-79BD-1FA Blue Destiny Unit 1 (Full Armed), RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 and RX-79BD-1ST Blue Destiny Unit 1 (Stealth). Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 has appeared in 28 Gundam releases across 1996–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga) (1996). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield and SD Gundam G Generation Spirits and 23 more.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and Gunpla Mafia.
6 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- RX-79BD-1
- Classification
- Prototype EXAM General-Purpose Ground Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Prototype
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 18.50 m
- Weight
- 73.00 t
- Armor
- Luna Titanium
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0079 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- EXAM System
- Magnet Coating
Production Timeline
The RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 has appeared in 14 releases from 1996 to 2021.
- 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny
- 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga) (debut)
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Katana
- 2010 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G
- 2011 — Gundam EXA
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga
- 2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga
- 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters
- 2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
- 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (2015 Manga)
- 2017 — Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora-
Games featuring the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1
The RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 is playable in 14 Gundam games.
- 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II
Development Lineage
RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 Model Kits
6 catalogued model kits for the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 (plus 5 figures and other collectibles):
- HGUC 1/144 THE GUNDAM BASE LIMITED BLUE DESTINY UNIT 1 [METALLIC GLOSS INJECTION]
- HGUC 1/144 RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 'EXAM'
- HGUC RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 (2007)
- SD Gundam G Generation No. 61 RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1
- HGUC RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 (2017)
- HGUC RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 "EXAM" ［Metallic Gloss Injection］
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Frequently asked questions about the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1
- What is the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1?
- The RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 is a prototype exam general-purpose ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. On November 29, U.C. 0079, the Blue Destiny Unit 1 was undergoing testing near a Zeon base when it suddenly lost control and began attacking indiscriminately.
- What was the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 developed from?
- The RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 was developed from RGM-79BD-0 Blue Destiny Unit 0 and RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1?
- 3 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1: RX-79BD-1FA Blue Destiny Unit 1 (Full Armed), RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 and RX-79BD-1ST Blue Destiny Unit 1 (Stealth).
- Which factions operated the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1?
- The RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 was operated by Earth Federation Forces and Gunpla Mafia.
- How big is the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1?
- The RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 stands 18.50 m tall, weighs 73.00 t, is armoured in Luna Titanium.
- Which Gundam series does the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 appear in?
- The RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 appears in 14 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga) (1996): Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence, Mobile Suit Gundam Katana, Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G and Gundam EXA (plus 8 more).
- Which Gundam games is the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 in?
- The RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 is playable in 14 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Gundam Assault Survive, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs., Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost and Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost (plus 6 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga) (1996), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1?
- Yes — 6 model kits are catalogued for the RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
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