ZMT-S12G Shokew — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
ZMT-S12G

The ZMT-S12G Shokew is a prototype general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Ballistic Equipment & Space Patrol Armory. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Within the story, the ZMT-S12G Shokew first appears in 0153 U.C.
The ZMT-S12G Shokew in turn led to 2 derived units — ZM-S22S Rig Shokew and ZMT-S13G Godzorla. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The ZMT-S12G Shokew has appeared in 6 Gundam releases across 1993–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (1993). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (Novel), Mobile Suit V Gundam (Super Famicon), Gundam Build Divers Break and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 and 1 more.
It was fielded by Zanscare Empire and Civilians.
1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the ZMT-S12G Shokew, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.
Specifications
- Model number
- ZMT-S12G
- Classification
- Prototype General-Purpose Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Ballistic Equipment & Space Patrol Armory
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Weight
- 19.20 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 5190 kW 6,959.904 hp
- Armor
- Titanium Alloy Neo-Ceramic Composite
- First seen
- 0153 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0153 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Emergency Ejection System
Production Timeline
The ZMT-S12G Shokew has appeared in 4 releases from 1993 to 2026.
- 1993 — Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (debut)
- 1993 — Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (Novel)
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers Break
- 2026 — A boy with Gundam
Games featuring the ZMT-S12G Shokew
The ZMT-S12G Shokew is playable in 2 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Develops into & variants
ZMT-S12G Shokew Model Kits
1 catalogued model kit for the ZMT-S12G Shokew (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the ZMT-S12G Shokew
- What is the ZMT-S12G Shokew?
- The ZMT-S12G Shokew is a prototype general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Ballistic Equipment & Space Patrol Armory. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What mobile suits were developed from the ZMT-S12G Shokew?
- 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the ZMT-S12G Shokew: ZM-S22S Rig Shokew and ZMT-S13G Godzorla.
- Which factions operated the ZMT-S12G Shokew?
- The ZMT-S12G Shokew was operated by Zanscare Empire and Civilians.
- How big is the ZMT-S12G Shokew?
- The ZMT-S12G Shokew weighs 19.20 t, produces 5190 kW 6,959.904 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy Neo-Ceramic Composite.
- Which Gundam series does the ZMT-S12G Shokew appear in?
- The ZMT-S12G Shokew appears in 4 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (1993): Mobile Suit Victory Gundam, Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (Novel), Gundam Build Divers Break and A boy with Gundam.
- Which Gundam games is the ZMT-S12G Shokew in?
- The ZMT-S12G Shokew is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit V Gundam (Super Famicon) and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (1993), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the ZMT-S12G Shokew?
- Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the ZMT-S12G Shokew, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the ZMT-S12G Shokew above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse ZMT-S12G Shokew Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.