What is the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam?

The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam is a prototype high mobility mobile suit from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Integrated Design Bureau. It is considered canon within the franchise. In C.E. 73, ZAFT created the Impulse Gundam as part of the Second Stage Series of new Gundam-type mobile suits. The Impulse is similar to the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam, created by the Earth Alliance during the First Alliance-PLANT War.

What was the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam developed from?

The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam was developed from ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam evolution tree.

What mobile suits were developed from the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam?

2 units were developed from or built as variants of the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam: ZGMF-56E2/α Force Impulse Gundam Spec II and Gundam Ex Impulse.

Which factions operated the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam?

The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam was operated by Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty.

How big is the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam?

The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam stands 18.41 m tall, is armoured in Variable Phase Shift armor.

Which Gundam games is the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam in?

The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam is playable in 7 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (GBA), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Alliance vs. Z.A.F.T. II, Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs., Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny and Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004), not in a game.

ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam at a glance

Timeline: Cosmic Era
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004)
Developed from: ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam
Led to: 2 units — ZGMF-56E2/α Force Impulse Gundam Spec II, Gundam Ex Impulse
Gunpla kits: 12 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/zgmf-x56s%CE%B1-force-impulse-gundam

ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam Prototype High Mobility Mobile Suit from Gundam Cosmic Era — ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam

The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam is a prototype high mobility mobile suit from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Integrated Design Bureau. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam is a Mobile Suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. It is piloted by Shinn Asuka and later by Lunamaria Hawke.

Within the story, the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam first appears in October 2, 73 C.E. and was last seen in 74 C.E.

The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam was developed from ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam. It in turn led to 2 derived units — ZGMF-56E2/α Force Impulse Gundam Spec II and Gundam Ex Impulse. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam has appeared in 14 Gundam releases across 2004–2013, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (GBA), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray (Photo-Novel) and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge and 9 more.

It was fielded by Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty.

12 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number: ZGMF-X56S/α
Classification: Prototype High Mobility Mobile Suit
Production type: Prototype
Weapon class: Gundam
Manufacturer: Integrated Design Bureau
Universe: Cosmic Era
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 18.41 m
Power source: Ultracompact Energy Battery
Armor: Variable Phase Shift armor
First seen: October 2, 73 C.E.
Last seen: 74 C.E.

Special Equipment & Features

Deuterion Beam Energy Transfer System
Hardpoints (forSilhouette Packs)

Production Timeline

The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam has appeared in 7 releases from 2004 to 2006.

2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny — TV Anime · 50 episodes (debut)
2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray — Manga
2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray (Photo-Novel) — Photo Novel
2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge — TV Anime
2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus: The Chosen Future — Other · 1 episodes
2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Generation of C.E. — Other
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition — TV Anime · 4 episodes

Games featuring the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam

The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam is playable in 7 Gundam games.

2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (GBA)
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Alliance vs. Z.A.F.T. II
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny
2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn

Development Lineage

Developed from

ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam

Develops into & variants

Operators: Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty

ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam Model Kits

12 catalogued model kits for the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam (plus 5 figures and other collectibles), including these 8:

RG 1/144 Force Impulse Gundam [Titanium Finish] — RG grade · 1/144 · released 2021 · ¥7,150
RG ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam — RG grade · 1/144 · released 2020 · ¥3,000
HGCE ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2016 · ¥1,800
HGUC ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam (Revive Ver.) — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2016 · ¥1,800
MG ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2008 · ¥4,860
BB Senshi ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam — SD grade · Non-scale · released 2005 · ¥600
1/60 Force Impulse Gundam — 1/60 · released 2004 · ¥5,500
1/100 Force Impulse Gundam — NG grade · 1/100 · released 2004 · ¥2,420

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Frequently asked questions about the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam

What is the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam?: The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam is a prototype high mobility mobile suit from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Integrated Design Bureau. It is considered canon within the franchise. In C.E. 73, ZAFT created the Impulse Gundam as part of the Second Stage Series of new Gundam-type mobile suits. The Impulse is similar to the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam, created by the Earth Alliance during the First Alliance-PLANT War.
What was the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam developed from?: The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam was developed from ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam?: 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam: ZGMF-56E2/α Force Impulse Gundam Spec II and Gundam Ex Impulse.
Which factions operated the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam?: The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam was operated by Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty.
How big is the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam?: The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam stands 18.41 m tall, is armoured in Variable Phase Shift armor.
Which Gundam series does the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam appear in?: The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam appears in 7 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004): Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray (Photo-Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus: The Chosen Future and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Generation of C.E. (plus 1 more).
Which Gundam games is the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam in?: The ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam is playable in 7 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (GBA), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Alliance vs. Z.A.F.T. II, Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs., Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny and Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam?: Yes — 12 model kits are catalogued for the ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

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