Samson — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
The Samson is a mass production ground transport vehicle from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Within the story, the Samson first appears in 0079 U.C.
The Samson has appeared in 15 Gundam releases across 1979–2024, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Vor!!, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Developers: Mobile Suit Gundam Before One Year War and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) and 10 more.
It was fielded by Principality of Zeon, Brigade Support Command, Earth Attack Force, Invisible Knights and Stein Battalion.
Specifications
- Classification
- Mass Production Ground Transport Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Principality of Zeon
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- First deployment
- Ramba Ral's Attack!
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Samson Top
Production Timeline
The Samson has appeared in 15 releases from 1979 to 2024.
- 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
- 1988 — Mobile Suit Vor!!
- 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
- 2001 — Developers: Mobile Suit Gundam Before One Year War
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga)
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Acguy: 2250 Miles Across North America
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna-
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
- 2010 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Hardgraph: IRON MUSTANG
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R The Troublemakers
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance
Frequently asked questions about the Samson
- What is the Samson?
- The Samson is a mass production ground transport vehicle from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- Which factions operated the Samson?
- The Samson was operated by Principality of Zeon, Brigade Support Command, Earth Attack Force, Invisible Knights and Stein Battalion.
- Which Gundam series does the Samson appear in?
- The Samson appears in 15 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Vor!!, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Developers: Mobile Suit Gundam Before One Year War, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) and Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire (plus 9 more).
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