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Shackles — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Shackles Sub-Flight System from Gundam Universal Century
Shackles

The Shackles is a sub-flight system from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Shackles has appeared in 12 Gundam releases across 1985–2013, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam High-Streamer and Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack and 7 more.

It was fielded by Neo Zeon, AEUG, Newborn Neo Zeon and Sleeves.

1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the Shackles, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Classification
Sub-Flight System
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon

Production Timeline

The Shackles has appeared in 11 releases from 1985 to 2013.

  1. 1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga)
  2. 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (debut)
  3. 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga)
  4. 1987 — Mobile Suit Gundam High-Streamer
  5. 1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
  6. 1998 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (Manga)
  7. 2004 — Gundam Legacy
  8. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel)
  9. 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars
  10. 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters
  11. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow

Games featuring the Shackles

The Shackles is playable in 1 Gundam game.

  1. 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive

Related mobile suits

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

Operators: Neo Zeon, AEUG, Newborn Neo Zeon, Sleeves

Shackles Model Kits

1 catalogued model kit for the Shackles (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):

See all Shackles kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the Shackles

What is the Shackles?
The Shackles is a sub-flight system from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise.
Which factions operated the Shackles?
The Shackles was operated by Neo Zeon, AEUG, Newborn Neo Zeon and Sleeves.
Which Gundam series does the Shackles appear in?
The Shackles appears in 11 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985): Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam High-Streamer, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack and Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (Manga) (plus 5 more).
Which Gundam games is the Shackles in?
The Shackles is playable in 1 Gundam game: Gundam Assault Survive. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Shackles?
Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the Shackles, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Shackles above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse Shackles Gunpla kits & merchandise (4). Reference: Gundam Wiki.