RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RX-79BD-2
RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996)
- Developed from
- RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1, RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type
- Led to
- 3 units — RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 Ω, RX-79BD-3 Blue Destiny Unit 3, RX-80EXAM-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 (Modified)
- Gunpla kits
- 4 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rx-79bd-2-blue-destiny-unit-2
The RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 is a prototype exam general-purpose 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-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 is a variant of the RX-79［G］ Gundam Ground Type introduced in the game Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny. It belonged to the Earth Federation Forces before it was stolen by the Principality of Zeon and piloted by Nimbus Schterzen.
Within the story, the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 first appears in 0079 U.C.
The RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 was developed from RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 and RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type. It in turn led to 3 derived units — RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 Ω, RX-79BD-3 Blue Destiny Unit 3 and RX-80EXAM-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 (Modified). Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 has appeared in 14 Gundam releases across 1996–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield and SD Gundam G Generation Spirits and 9 more.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and Principality of Zeon.
4 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- RX-79BD-2
- Classification
- Prototype EXAM General-Purpose Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Prototype
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Armor
- Luna Titanium
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0079 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- EXAM System
Production Timeline
The RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 has appeared in 6 releases from 1996 to 2021.
- 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (debut)
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
- 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (2015 Manga)
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora-
Games featuring the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2
The RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 is playable in 8 Gundam games.
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II
Development Lineage
Developed from
RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 Model Kits
4 catalogued model kits for the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):
- HGUC 1/144 Blue Destiny Unit 2 "EXAM" [Metallic Gloss Injection]
- HGUC 1/144 RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 "EXAM"
- HGUC RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 (2007)
- HGUC RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 (2017)
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Frequently asked questions about the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2
- What is the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2?
- The RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 is a prototype exam general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. When the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 and RX-79BD-3 Blue Destiny Unit 3 were completed, Zeon special forces attack, allowing Nimbus to hijack Unit 2 and kill Moses, ensuring that he won't be able to make EXAM anymore.
- What was the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 developed from?
- The RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 was developed from RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 and RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2?
- 3 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2: RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 Ω, RX-79BD-3 Blue Destiny Unit 3 and RX-80EXAM-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 (Modified).
- Which factions operated the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2?
- The RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 was operated by Earth Federation Forces and Principality of Zeon.
- How big is the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2?
- The RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 is armoured in Luna Titanium.
- Which Gundam series does the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 appear in?
- The RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 appears in 6 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996): Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (2015 Manga) and Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora-.
- Which Gundam games is the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 in?
- The RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2 is playable in 8 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 and Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2?
- Yes — 4 model kits are catalogued for the RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
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