YMS-16M Xamel — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
YMS-16M
YMS-16M Xamel at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991)
- Led to
- 2 units — MS-06F Zaku II (Gunner), Super Xamel
- Gunpla kits
- 1 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/yms-16m-xamel
The YMS-16M Xamel is a prototype heavy long-range artillery ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon ( California Base ). Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The YMS-16M Xamel (YMS-16M ザメル, Zameru?) is a prototype long-range support mobile suit introduced in the OVA Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory. It was developed by the Principality of Zeon and used by the Delaz Fleet.
Within the story, the YMS-16M Xamel first appears in October 13, 0083 U.C.
The YMS-16M Xamel in turn led to 2 derived units — MS-06F Zaku II (Gunner) and Super Xamel. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The YMS-16M Xamel has appeared in 23 Gundam releases across 1991–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon, Shin SD Gundam Gaiden: Knight Gundam Monogatari, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust and Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles and 18 more.
It was fielded by Dark Alliance, Delaz Fleet and Principality of Zeon.
1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the YMS-16M Xamel, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- YMS-16M
- Classification
- Prototype Heavy Long-Range Artillery Ground Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Prototype
- Manufacturer
- Principality of Zeon ( California Base )
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 27.00 m
- Weight
- 121.50 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 1080 kW 1,448.304 hp
- Armor
- Super-hard steel alloy
- Propulsion
- Hover-craft/Hover-jets
- First deployment
- Gundamjack
- First seen
- October 13, 0083 U.C.
Production Timeline
The YMS-16M Xamel has appeared in 9 releases from 1991 to 2013.
- 1991 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (debut)
- 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon
- 1994 — Shin SD Gundam Gaiden: Knight Gundam Monogatari
- 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Vanishing Machine
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna-
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion
Games featuring the YMS-16M Xamel
The YMS-16M Xamel is playable in 14 Gundam games.
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles
- 2005 — MS Saga: A New Dawn
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2008 — Mobile Ops: The One Year War
- 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II
Development Lineage
Develops into & variants
YMS-16M Xamel Model Kits
1 catalogued model kit for the YMS-16M Xamel (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the YMS-16M Xamel
- What is the YMS-16M Xamel?
- The YMS-16M Xamel is a prototype heavy long-range artillery ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon ( California Base ). It is considered canon within the franchise. The YMS-16M Xamel was produced by the mobile suit factory of Zeon's California Base. It never went beyond the prototype stage and only three units were produced. In U.C. 0083, one Xamel was piloted by Delaz Fleet pilot 1st. Lt. Bob.
- What mobile suits were developed from the YMS-16M Xamel?
- 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the YMS-16M Xamel: MS-06F Zaku II (Gunner) and Super Xamel.
- Which factions operated the YMS-16M Xamel?
- The YMS-16M Xamel was operated by Dark Alliance, Delaz Fleet and Principality of Zeon.
- How big is the YMS-16M Xamel?
- The YMS-16M Xamel stands 27.00 m tall, weighs 121.50 t, produces 1080 kW 1,448.304 hp, is armoured in Super-hard steel alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the YMS-16M Xamel appear in?
- The YMS-16M Xamel appears in 9 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991): Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon, Shin SD Gundam Gaiden: Knight Gundam Monogatari, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust, Mobile Suit Gundam - Vanishing Machine and Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire (plus 3 more).
- Which Gundam games is the YMS-16M Xamel in?
- The YMS-16M Xamel is playable in 14 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles, MS Saga: A New Dawn, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Mobile Ops: The One Year War, Gundam Battle Universe, Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next and SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online (plus 6 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the YMS-16M Xamel?
- Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the YMS-16M Xamel, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
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