What is the SP-W03 Space Pod?

The SP-W03 Space Pod is a colony construction mobile pod from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Civilians. It is considered canon within the franchise. In the short story "SOLDIER's DAY II" from the manga "Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion", Ken Bederstadt, a member of the Zeon Republican Army, works for the Colony Corporation while on leave.

What mobile suits were developed from the SP-W03 Space Pod?

2 units were developed from or built as variants of the SP-W03 Space Pod: RB-79 Ball and RB-79K Ball Type K.

Which factions operated the SP-W03 Space Pod?

The SP-W03 Space Pod was operated by Colony Public Corporation and Civilians.

Which Gundam series does the SP-W03 Space Pod appear in?

The SP-W03 Space Pod appears in 4 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation, Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion and Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor.

SP-W03 Space Pod — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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SP-W03 Space Pod at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Variation (1983)
Led to: 2 units — RB-79 Ball, RB-79K Ball Type K
Gunpla kits: None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/sp-w03-space-pod

SP-W03 Space Pod Colony Construction Mobile Pod from Gundam Universal Century — SP-W03 Space Pod

The SP-W03 Space Pod is a colony construction mobile pod from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Civilians. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The SP-W03 Space Pod is a civilian use mobile pod from the design series Mobile Suit Variation.

The SP-W03 Space Pod in turn led to 2 derived units — RB-79 Ball and RB-79K Ball Type K. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The SP-W03 Space Pod has appeared in 4 Gundam releases across 1983–2014, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion and Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor.

It was fielded by Colony Public Corporation and Civilians.

Specifications

Model number: SP-W03
Classification: Colony Construction Mobile Pod
Production type: Custom
Manufacturer: Civilians
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon

Production Timeline

The SP-W03 Space Pod has appeared in 4 releases from 1983 to 2014.

1983 — Mobile Suit Variation — MS Variation (debut)
2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations — MS Variation
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion — TV Anime · 3 episodes
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor — TV Anime · 2 episodes

Development Lineage

Develops into & variants

Operators: Colony Public Corporation, Civilians

Frequently asked questions about the SP-W03 Space Pod

What is the SP-W03 Space Pod?: The SP-W03 Space Pod is a colony construction mobile pod from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Civilians. It is considered canon within the franchise. In the short story "SOLDIER's DAY II" from the manga "Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion", Ken Bederstadt, a member of the Zeon Republican Army, works for the Colony Corporation while on leave.
What mobile suits were developed from the SP-W03 Space Pod?: 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the SP-W03 Space Pod: RB-79 Ball and RB-79K Ball Type K.
Which factions operated the SP-W03 Space Pod?: The SP-W03 Space Pod was operated by Colony Public Corporation and Civilians.
Which Gundam series does the SP-W03 Space Pod appear in?: The SP-W03 Space Pod appears in 4 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation, Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion and Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the SP-W03 Space Pod above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.