YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
YMS-18
YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel (2001)
- Led to
- 1 unit — MS-18E Kämpfer
- Gunpla kits
- None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/yms-18-k%C3%A4mpfer-prototype
The YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype is a prototype mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype is the prototype version of the MS-18E Kämpfer. It was introduced in the 1/144 original Kämpfer's model kit's instruction manual, and subsequently featured in the Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel manga.
Within the story, the YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype first appears in 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0087 U.C.
The YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype in turn led to 1 derived unit — MS-18E Kämpfer. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype has appeared in 3 Gundam releases across 2001–2018, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel (2001). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2.
It was fielded by Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.
No Gunpla kit of the YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype has been catalogued yet, but 2 figures and collectibles are listed.
Specifications
- Model number
- YMS-18
- Classification
- Prototype Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Prototype
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0087 U.C.
Production Timeline
The YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype has appeared in 1 release in 2001.
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel (debut)
Games featuring the YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype
The YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype is playable in 2 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Develops into & variants
Frequently asked questions about the YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype
- What is the YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype?
- The YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype is a prototype mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. A Kämpfer Prototype was operated by a gang of space pirates and was piloted by Akira and later, Asuna Elmarit. By U.C. 0086, the unit's parts are difficult to locate, making maintenance of the unit extremely difficult.
- What mobile suits were developed from the YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype?
- 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype: MS-18E Kämpfer.
- Which factions operated the YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype?
- The YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype was operated by Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.
- Which Gundam series does the YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype appear in?
- The YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype appears in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel (2001): Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel.
- Which Gundam games is the YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype in?
- The YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel (2001), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype?
- No Gunpla kit of the YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype has been catalogued yet, but 2 figures and collectibles are listed on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.