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ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

ZGMF-X56S

ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam Prototype Modular Multi-Mode Mobile Suit from Gundam Cosmic Era
ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam

The ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam is a prototype modular multi-mode 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.

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

The ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam was developed from ZGMF-X101S ZAKU Splendor. It in turn led to 19 derived units — ZGMF-56E2 Impulse Gundam Spec II, ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam, AGMF-X56S/a Impulse Gundam Arc, AGMF-X56S/l Impulse Gundam Lancier, Azalea and Azalea Custom and 13 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam has appeared in 20 Gundam releases across 2004–2022, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (Iwase Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (Takayama Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray (Photo-Novel) and 15 more.

It was fielded by Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty and Minerva Corps.

Specifications

Model number
ZGMF-X56S
Classification
Prototype Modular Multi-Mode Mobile Suit
Manufacturer
Integrated Design Bureau
Universe
Cosmic Era
Canon status
canon
Overall height
17.76 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
  • Hardpoint (forSilhouette packs)
  • Core Splendor cockpit system
  • α Force Silhouette
  • β Sword Silhouette
  • γ Blast Silhouette

Production Timeline

The ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam has appeared in 11 releases from 2004 to 2019.

  1. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (debut)
  2. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (Iwase Manga)
  3. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (Takayama Manga)
  4. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray
  5. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray (Photo-Novel)
  6. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge
  7. 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (Novel)
  8. 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Generation of C.E.
  9. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition
  10. 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters
  11. 2019 — Two Girls in Love with High Grade Model Kits

Games featuring the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam

The ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam is playable in 9 Gundam games.

  1. 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
  2. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny
  3. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
  4. 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
  5. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost
  6. 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
  7. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2
  8. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost
  9. 2022 — SD Gundam Battle Alliance

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty, Minerva Corps

Frequently asked questions about the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam

What is the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam?
The ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam is a prototype modular multi-mode 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.
What was the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam developed from?
The ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam was developed from ZGMF-X101S ZAKU Splendor. Its full development lineage is mapped on the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam?
19 units were developed from or built as variants of the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam: ZGMF-56E2 Impulse Gundam Spec II, ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam, AGMF-X56S/a Impulse Gundam Arc, AGMF-X56S/l Impulse Gundam Lancier, Azalea, Azalea Custom, Azalea Powered and Enzian (plus 11 more).
Which factions operated the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam?
The ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam was operated by Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty and Minerva Corps.
How big is the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam?
The ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam stands 17.76 m tall, is armoured in Variable Phase Shift armor.
Which Gundam series does the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam appear in?
The ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam appears in 11 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004): Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (Iwase Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (Takayama Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray (Photo-Novel) and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge (plus 5 more).
Which Gundam games is the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam in?
The ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam is playable in 9 Gundam games: SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost, Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 and Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost (plus 1 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004), not in a game.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.