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Samson — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Samson at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Mobile Suit Gundam (1979)
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Samson Mass Production Ground Transport Vehicle from Gundam Universal Century
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. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Samson (サムソン, Samuson?) is a Zeon's ground transport truck appeared in anime series Mobile Suit Gundam and later, ONA Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance.

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
Production type
Mass production
Manufacturer
Principality of Zeon
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.

  1. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam — TV Anime · 43 episodes (debut)
  2. 1988 — Mobile Suit Vor!! — TV Anime
  3. 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 — TV Anime
  4. 2001 — Developers: Mobile Suit Gundam Before One Year War — TV Anime
  5. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
  6. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire — Other · 1 episodes
  7. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Acguy: 2250 Miles Across North America — TV Anime · 1 episodes
  8. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence — TV Anime · 4 episodes
  9. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna- — TV Anime · 1 episodes
  10. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 — Other · 2 episodes
  11. 2010 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny — Other
  12. 2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Hardgraph: IRON MUSTANG — TV Anime · 2 episodes
  13. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R The Troublemakers — MS Variation
  14. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories — Other
  15. 2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance — OVA · 6 episodes

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the Samson — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Principality of Zeon, Brigade Support Command, Earth Attack Force, Invisible Knights, Stein Battalion

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. The Samsons were used by Cpt. Ramba Ral's unit to transport mobile suits and vehicles. Following Ral's death, his lover, Crowley Hamon, used the Samson Tops against the White Base due to her troop's lack of weaponry.
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).

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Samson above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.