This page will contain external links about Gundam, as they become available.GundamGundam is one of the longest running meta-series of anime featuring giant robots. Gundam is the collective term for the Universal Century (UC) series like Mobile Suit Gundam and series in alternative timelines, such as Gundam Wing, made by Sunrise Inc.. The name "Gundam" itself stems from a variety of theoretical sources, most commonly attributed to a need to conform with common giant robot naming conventions during the 1970s. OverviewConceptMobile Suit Gundam was developed principally by Yoshiyuki Tomino, along with a changing group of Sunrise creators who went under the collective pseudonym "Hajime Yatate". The celebrated series was originally titled Freedom Fighter Gunboy or simply Gunboy, because the title robot was armed with a gun and the target demographic was young boys. In the early stages of production, there were numerous references to the word freedom, such as the White Base being originally named Freedom's Fortress, the Core Fighter as the Freedom Wing, and the Gunperry named the Freedom Cruiser. The collective Yatate team combined the English word Gun with last syllable of the word Freedom, Dom, to form the word Gundom. Tomino then changed the name to the current title Gundam, suggesting that the name Gundam signifies a power wielding a gun that is strong enough to hold back enemies like a dam holds back floods. However, Gundams are not robots but more extensions of their pilots. Like many of the "mobile suits" appearing in the series, a Gundam is usually piloted from the torso area. InnovationGundam is a turning point in the history of anime and manga, as it is credited for inspiring the Real Robot genre. Real Robots (popularly known in English as mech, a re-borrowing of the Japanese abbreviation for the English word "mechanical") differ from their Super Robot forebearers on a few stylistic and thematic points such as attempts at realism in robot design and weaponry, as well as their thematic and ethical roles. Zambot 3 was an earlier program by Tomino which helped develop these ideas. The main theme of all the various Gundam series is always the harsh depiction of the atrocities of war. All the machines, including the Gundams, are always depicted realistically i.e. they run out of energy and ammunition, they break and malfunction like all machines eventually do. The technology, at least that of the Universal Century, is practical and derived from true science, including Lagrange points in space, the O'Neill cylinder as a living environment, and energy production from helium-3 (Minovsky Physics). The narration is always revolving around the emotions of the characters, usually thrown into conflict without much choice and faced with death, destruction and dehumanization. With few exceptions, there are no absolute good guys and bad guys; all have their motives. Politics of war are always lurking in the background, as it is in real wars. Gundam also features true to life issues and clear political ideas. Finally, most of the stories are basically structured as coming-of-age dramas, where the main protagonist (and sometimes his main antagonist) and most of the cast personalities, points of view, and actions may (or may not) change dramatically as the events on the series unfold. This makes the plot more real: while in early Super Robot series, the hero and cast usually act in the same predictable manner in most episodes, in the various Gundam series the characters' personalities and actions are transformed/developed by the turn of events surrounding them (the best example of this is how the personalities of longtime rivals Amuro Ray and Char Aznable are influenced by their experiences in the Gundam saga). Gundam calendar systemsMost early Gundam works take place in the Universal Century calendar system, which is considered the most developed. Later series take place in alternate calendars or timelines, which are mostly completely unrelated to the original Universal Century calendar system.
English-speaking fans have interpreted "Seireki" (a wordplay homonym of the Japanese term for the A.D. Western calendar) to mean "Correct Century" or "Correct Calendar," but Sunrise itself has not established an English translation for "Seireki" or the English abbreviation expansion for "CC". Bandai and Japanese-speaking fans unofficially refer to projects not directly related to the first Gundam series or its staffers (such as Gundam Sentinel and G Gundam) as "Another Gundam" stories, and to projects made after 1989 as "Heisei Gundam" stories. On the survey for the game that would become Gundam True Odyssey, the Cosmic Era series (including Astray) were collectively referred to as "21st Century First Gundam" (a reference to Mobile Suit Gundam, also known as First Gundam). English-speaking fans have used "Alternate Universe" or "AU" as a nickname for the stories that do not take place within the Universal Century timeline, but this unofficial nickname is not used in Japan. Distinctive characteristicsGundam is the name or nickname of several mobile suits or mobile fighters, although some works such as G-Saviour and Mobile Suit Gundam: MS IGLOO do not have units named Gundams. In the Universal Century timeline, Gundam is the name of the Earth Federation's first experimental general-purpose mobile suit, which is incredibly powerful compared to most of the mass-produced models eventually used by either side. Afterwards, many powerful mobile suits based on the Gundam's design also carry the name, such as the Gundam Mk. II, Zeta Gundam, Victory Gundam, etc. All Mobile Weapons have serial numbers, usually additions to previous Mobile Weapons in its lineage. For example, the Earth Federation in the Universal Century universe used "R" (Renpou, said to be the English equivalent of Federation) to designate their mobile suits, with "X" for experimental units, "GM" (Gundam Mass-producedGeneral Machine) or "GC" for production mobile suits derived from the original V-Project suits and "MS" for mass-produced mobile suits derived from One Year War-era Zeon mobile suits. In the After Colony timeline, the word Gundam refers to most mobile suit constructed out of a special alloy, called Gundanium, which can only be mined and produced in space. This alloy gives the Gundams near invincibility. Every Gundam has a unique name that befits the nature of the suit and/or its origins, such as Wing Gundam, Gundam Heavyarms, Sandrock Gundam, Gundam Deathscythe, or Shenlong Gundam. In the CC (Seireki) timeline, the name Gundam is given to the White Doll/Turn A mobile suit by Corin Nander. Corin Nander was an ace pilot who was placed under suspended animation as punishment and the color scheme of the Turn A mobile suit reminds him of the Gundam mobile suits from previous eras. In the Cosmic Era works, the word Gundam is never used in an official sense, apart from in the Chinese language translations of the manga. However, there are numerous mobile suits which share the properties of Gundams from other series. In an informal homage to other Gundam series, all of these unique mobilesuits use operating systems with complicated acronyms, and these acronyms always simplify to the word Gundam. Most characters simply refer to these units by their names, such as Duel, Buster, Blitz, Strike, or Aegis, but a select few characters refer to them as Gundams, a trend which started with Kira Yamato and spread to a few close friends, as well as the subordinates of Neo Lorrnoke, who subconsciously remembers the term despite a form of amnesia. The name is used widely outside the animation in the merchandising of Cosmic Era toys and models. In the G-Saviour movie there is no allusions to "Gundam" whatsoever, not even mentioning the word. Since the story takes place after the biggest time-gap in between continuities in the Universal Century, people probably forgot about the Gundams entirely. In both Gundam F91 and Victory Gundam there are hints of this as people referred to the F91 and the Victory Gundams as 'the super-machines from history', and dubbed them Gundams. The different series have had different ways of maintaining the tradition, and the only unique feature that all Gundams have in common is the name. The following characteristics are distinctive (but not unique) to many Gundams:
The Gundam franchiseAnimated/live-action series and movies (in order of release)
For the listing of the series on chronological order of the depicted events, see the individual timelines' pages. Original Design series/VariationsDue to the sheer popularity of the Gundam franchise, especially the Mobile Suit design, several Original Design series were published. These series are drawings and precise specifications for additional Mobile suit units not found in the original animated material.
Manga and novelsSee main article Gundam Manga and Novels. The manga narration of the original series is published in English in North America by a variety of companies, such as Viz Communications, Del Rey Manga, and TOKYOPOP, among others. Gundam manga is also published in English in Singapore by Chuang Yi. Video gamesFollowing the popularity of Gundam, various video games feature original characters previously not found in other media. Some video games have been converted into comics or novels. There is also a Half-Life 2 mod called Mech Assault Genesis( http://www.mechag.com ), based on Gundams. Super Robot WarsThe Gundam meta verse makes regular appearances in the Super Robot Wars series by Banpresto. In fact, there hasn't been a single game which hasn't featured at least one Gundam series and characters. Some series come and go however, but Amuro Ray, often in the RX-93 Nu Gundam, is a regular character and has actually never missed a single game. This changed in Super Robot Wars J for the Game Boy Advance. This title was the first in the series history to not have many of the standard characters that have appeared in every game to date such as Amuro. So far, almost every single major Gundam series and then some has made at least one appearance in the series. The Mobile Suit units are considered the representing unit in the "Real Robot" type of mecha. The games units are often separated by being "Super Robots" (powerful mecha that often have near-limitless powers and technology, but have a shorter range of movement), and "Real Robots" (mecha that are physically weak, but have a wide range of movement for the most part). There have been so many Mobile Suit units that its impossible to tell a distinct style, however generally Mobile Suits are extremely agile and have an enormous variety of different weapons. Series based on Gundam modelsAlthough not directly related to Gundam, these series incorporate Gundam models as part of the stories:
MerchandiseBandai, the primary licensee of the Gundam trademark, makes a variety of products for the Gundam fan. Other companies produce unofficial toys, models, t-shirts, etc. Categories of products include the Mobile Suit In Action or MSiA action figures, and Gundam Model Kits in several scales and complexity levels. Generally, each series listed above will have its own set of products, although the MSiA and Gundam Models lines, such as High Grade Universal Century may extend across series. This page about Gundam includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Gundam News stories about Gundam External links for Gundam Videos for Gundam Wikis about Gundam Discussion Groups about Gundam Blogs about Gundam Images of Gundam |
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Generally, each series listed above will have its own set of products, although the MSiA and Gundam Models lines, such as High Grade Universal Century may extend across series. Hudson refers to:. Categories of products include the Mobile Suit In Action or MSiA action figures, and Gundam Model Kits in several scales and complexity levels. USS Hudson (DD-745), Fletcher class destroyer of the United States Navy (1943–1946). Other companies produce unofficial toys, models, t-shirts, etc. Royal Hudson, locomotive used by Canadian Pacific Railway 1937–1960. Bandai, the primary licensee of the Gundam trademark, makes a variety of products for the Gundam fan. NYC Hudson, locomotive used by New York Central in the 1930s. Although not directly related to Gundam, these series incorporate Gundam models as part of the stories:. Lockheed Hudson, light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft in the 1930s. There have been so many Mobile Suit units that its impossible to tell a distinct style, however generally Mobile Suits are extremely agile and have an enormous variety of different weapons. Hudson Valley Renegades, American minor league baseball team. The games units are often separated by being "Super Robots" (powerful mecha that often have near-limitless powers and technology, but have a shorter range of movement), and "Real Robots" (mecha that are physically weak, but have a wide range of movement for the most part). 1) (1992), United States Supreme Court decision concerning treatment of prisoners. The Mobile Suit units are considered the representing unit in the "Real Robot" type of mecha. McMillian (503 U.S. So far, almost every single major Gundam series and then some has made at least one appearance in the series. Hudson v. This title was the first in the series history to not have many of the standard characters that have appeared in every game to date such as Amuro. Hudson Soft, Japanese video game developer. This changed in Super Robot Wars J for the Game Boy Advance. Hudson's Department Store, defunct American retail department store chain. Some series come and go however, but Amuro Ray, often in the RX-93 Nu Gundam, is a regular character and has actually never missed a single game. Hudson's Bay Company, English, later Canadian, fur trading and retail company, founded 1670. In fact, there hasn't been a single game which hasn't featured at least one Gundam series and characters. Hudson River school, 19th-century American artistic genre. The Gundam meta verse makes regular appearances in the Super Robot Wars series by Banpresto. Hudson Motor Car, automobile manufactured in the USA (1909–1957). There is also a Half-Life 2 mod called Mech Assault Genesis( http://www.mechag.com ), based on Gundams. Hudson Institute, American conservative think tank. Some video games have been converted into comics or novels. Hudson Hawk, 1991 film starring Bruce Willis. Following the popularity of Gundam, various video games feature original characters previously not found in other media. Hudson Gardens, botanical garden in Littleton, Colorado, USA. Gundam manga is also published in English in Singapore by Chuang Yi. Hudson Brothers, American music group in the 1970s, consisting of Bill Hudson, Brett Hudson, and Mark Hudson. The manga narration of the original series is published in English in North America by a variety of companies, such as Viz Communications, Del Rey Manga, and TOKYOPOP, among others. Mount Hudson, volcano in Chile. See main article Gundam Manga and Novels. Hudson Strait, strait connecting Hudson Bay to the Atlantic Ocean in Canada. These series are drawings and precise specifications for additional Mobile suit units not found in the original animated material. Hudson River, river mainly in New York State, USA. Due to the sheer popularity of the Gundam franchise, especially the Mobile Suit design, several Original Design series were published. Hudson Bay, large saltwater body of water northeastern Canada. For the listing of the series on chronological order of the depicted events, see the individual timelines' pages. Hudson, town in Fremont County, Wyoming, USA. The following characteristics are distinctive (but not unique) to many Gundams:. Croix County, Wisconsin, USA. The different series have had different ways of maintaining the tradition, and the only unique feature that all Gundams have in common is the name. North Hudson, town in St. In both Gundam F91 and Victory Gundam there are hints of this as people referred to the F91 and the Victory Gundams as 'the super-machines from history', and dubbed them Gundams. Croix County, Wisconsin, USA. Since the story takes place after the biggest time-gap in between continuities in the Universal Century, people probably forgot about the Gundams entirely. Hudson, town in St. In the G-Saviour movie there is no allusions to "Gundam" whatsoever, not even mentioning the word. Hudson, town in Angelina County, Texas, USA. The name is used widely outside the animation in the merchandising of Cosmic Era toys and models. Hudson, town in Quebec, Canada. Most characters simply refer to these units by their names, such as Duel, Buster, Blitz, Strike, or Aegis, but a select few characters refer to them as Gundams, a trend which started with Kira Yamato and spread to a few close friends, as well as the subordinates of Neo Lorrnoke, who subconsciously remembers the term despite a form of amnesia. Hudson, town in Summit County, Ohio, USA. In an informal homage to other Gundam series, all of these unique mobilesuits use operating systems with complicated acronyms, and these acronyms always simplify to the word Gundam. Hudson, town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA. However, there are numerous mobile suits which share the properties of Gundams from other series. Hudson Falls, town in Washington County, New York, USA. In the Cosmic Era works, the word Gundam is never used in an official sense, apart from in the Chinese language translations of the manga. North Hudson, town in Essex County, New York, USA. Corin Nander was an ace pilot who was placed under suspended animation as punishment and the color scheme of the Turn A mobile suit reminds him of the Gundam mobile suits from previous eras. Hudson, town in Columbia County, New York, USA. In the CC (Seireki) timeline, the name Gundam is given to the White Doll/Turn A mobile suit by Corin Nander. New Hudson, town in Allegany County, New York, USA. Every Gundam has a unique name that befits the nature of the suit and/or its origins, such as Wing Gundam, Gundam Heavyarms, Sandrock Gundam, Gundam Deathscythe, or Shenlong Gundam. Hudson County, New Jersey, USA. This alloy gives the Gundams near invincibility. Hudson, town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA. In the After Colony timeline, the word Gundam refers to most mobile suit constructed out of a special alloy, called Gundanium, which can only be mined and produced in space. Hudson Township, town in Douglas County, Minnesota, USA. For example, the Earth Federation in the Universal Century universe used "R" (Renpou, said to be the English equivalent of Federation) to designate their mobile suits, with "X" for experimental units, "GM" (Gundam Mass-producedGeneral Machine) or "GC" for production mobile suits derived from the original V-Project suits and "MS" for mass-produced mobile suits derived from One Year War-era Zeon mobile suits. Hudsonville, town in Ottawa County, Michigan, USA. All Mobile Weapons have serial numbers, usually additions to previous Mobile Weapons in its lineage. Hudson Township, Mackinac County, Michigan, USA. II, Zeta Gundam, Victory Gundam, etc. Hudson Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA. Afterwards, many powerful mobile suits based on the Gundam's design also carry the name, such as the Gundam Mk. Hudson, town in Lenawee County, Michigan, USA. In the Universal Century timeline, Gundam is the name of the Earth Federation's first experimental general-purpose mobile suit, which is incredibly powerful compared to most of the mass-produced models eventually used by either side. Hudson Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan, USA. Gundam is the name or nickname of several mobile suits or mobile fighters, although some works such as G-Saviour and Mobile Suit Gundam: MS IGLOO do not have units named Gundams. Hudson, town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. English-speaking fans have used "Alternate Universe" or "AU" as a nickname for the stories that do not take place within the Universal Century timeline, but this unofficial nickname is not used in Japan. Hudson, town in Penobscot County, Maine, USA. On the survey for the game that would become Gundam True Odyssey, the Cosmic Era series (including Astray) were collectively referred to as "21st Century First Gundam" (a reference to Mobile Suit Gundam, also known as First Gundam). Port Hudson, town in Louisiana, USA. Bandai and Japanese-speaking fans unofficially refer to projects not directly related to the first Gundam series or its staffers (such as Gundam Sentinel and G Gundam) as "Another Gundam" stories, and to projects made after 1989 as "Heisei Gundam" stories. Hudson, town in Stafford County, Kansas, USA. Western calendar) to mean "Correct Century" or "Correct Calendar," but Sunrise itself has not established an English translation for "Seireki" or the English abbreviation expansion for "CC". Hudson, town in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. English-speaking fans have interpreted "Seireki" (a wordplay homonym of the Japanese term for the A.D. Hudson, town in Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Later series take place in alternate calendars or timelines, which are mostly completely unrelated to the original Universal Century calendar system. Hudson, town in McLean County, Illinois, USA. Most early Gundam works take place in the Universal Century calendar system, which is considered the most developed. Hudson, Florida, census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida, USA. This makes the plot more real: while in early Super Robot series, the hero and cast usually act in the same predictable manner in most episodes, in the various Gundam series the characters' personalities and actions are transformed/developed by the turn of events surrounding them (the best example of this is how the personalities of longtime rivals Amuro Ray and Char Aznable are influenced by their experiences in the Gundam saga). Hudson, town in Weld County, Colorado, USA. Finally, most of the stories are basically structured as coming-of-age dramas, where the main protagonist (and sometimes his main antagonist) and most of the cast personalities, points of view, and actions may (or may not) change dramatically as the events on the series unfold. Hudson's Hope, town in British Columbia, Canada. Gundam also features true to life issues and clear political ideas. Hudson (1794–1862), United States Navy officer in the 19th century. Politics of war are always lurking in the background, as it is in real wars. William L. With few exceptions, there are no absolute good guys and bad guys; all have their motives. William Hudson, (1841–1922), Argentinan-British author, naturalist, and ornithologist. The narration is always revolving around the emotions of the characters, usually thrown into conflict without much choice and faced with death, destruction and dehumanization. William Hudson (1730–1793), British botanist and apothecary. The technology, at least that of the Universal Century, is practical and derived from true science, including Lagrange points in space, the O'Neill cylinder as a living environment, and energy production from helium-3 (Minovsky Physics). Thomas Hudson (1701–1779), British portrait painter. they run out of energy and ammunition, they break and malfunction like all machines eventually do. Scott Hudson (contemporary), American astronomer. All the machines, including the Gundams, are always depicted realistically i.e. Sarah Hudson (1980–), American singer-songwriter. The main theme of all the various Gundam series is always the harsh depiction of the atrocities of war. Rock Hudson (1925–1985), American actor. Zambot 3 was an earlier program by Tomino which helped develop these ideas. Hudson (1952–), American judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals. Real Robots (popularly known in English as mech, a re-borrowing of the Japanese abbreviation for the English word "mechanical") differ from their Super Robot forebearers on a few stylistic and thematic points such as attempts at realism in robot design and weaponry, as well as their thematic and ethical roles. Robin E. Gundam is a turning point in the history of anime and manga, as it is credited for inspiring the Real Robot genre. Robert Hudson, 1st Viscount Hudson (1886–1957), British politician. Like many of the "mobile suits" appearing in the series, a Gundam is usually piloted from the torso area. Ray Hudson (1955–), English former football player and coach. However, Gundams are not robots but more extensions of their pilots. Oliver Hudson (1976–), American actor. Tomino then changed the name to the current title Gundam, suggesting that the name Gundam signifies a power wielding a gun that is strong enough to hold back enemies like a dam holds back floods. Mark Hudson (1982–), English footballer. The collective Yatate team combined the English word Gun with last syllable of the word Freedom, Dom, to form the word Gundom. Mark Hudson (1951–), American record producer, musician, and songwriter, one of the Hudson Brothers. In the early stages of production, there were numerous references to the word freedom, such as the White Base being originally named Freedom's Fortress, the Core Fighter as the Freedom Wing, and the Gunperry named the Freedom Cruiser. John Hudson (1662–1719), English classical scholar. The celebrated series was originally titled Freedom Fighter Gunboy or simply Gunboy, because the title robot was armed with a gun and the target demographic was young boys. Jennifer Hudson (1981–), American singer. Mobile Suit Gundam was developed principally by Yoshiyuki Tomino, along with a changing group of Sunrise creators who went under the collective pseudonym "Hajime Yatate". Jeffrey Hudson (1619–1682), English dwarf in the court of Queen Henrietta Maria of England. . Hugh Hudson (1937–), English film director. The name "Gundam" itself stems from a variety of theoretical sources, most commonly attributed to a need to conform with common giant robot naming conventions during the 1970s. Henry Hudson (1570–1611), English sea explorer and navigator. Gundam is the collective term for the Universal Century (UC) series like Mobile Suit Gundam and series in alternative timelines, such as Gundam Wing, made by Sunrise Inc. Kate Hudson (1979–), American actress. Gundam is one of the longest running meta-series of anime featuring giant robots. Karl Hudson-Phillips (1933–), Trinidadian lawyer, judge of the International Criminal Court. Frog. George Hudson (1867–1946), English entomologist. Sgt. George Hudson (1800–1871), English railway financier. Plamo-Wars. Garth Hudson (1937–), Canadian musician. Plamo-kyo Shiro. Ernie Hudson, (1945–), American actor and playwright. Genshiken. Brett Hudson (1953–), American musician, singer, and songwriter, one of the Hudson Brothers. SEED Destiny MSV - variations from the SEED Destiny series. SEED-MSV - variations from the SEED series. V-MSV - variations from the Victory series. F91-MSV - variations from the F-91 movie. Kunio Okawara's MS Collection (M-MSV) - Kunio Okawara's personal reinterpretations. CCA-MSV - variations from the Char's Counterattack movie. ZZ-MSV - variations from the Double Zeta Gundam series. Z-MSV - variations from the Zeta Gundam series. MSX, new models for a proposed but never produced new animation series, considered to be official and canonical. Mobile Suit X (1984) - a.ka. MSV, the variations from the One-Year War, considered to be official and canonical. Mobile Suit Variations (1983) - a.k.a. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (TV: 2004). Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO (movies: 2004; OVAs: 2006). Superior Defender Gundam Force (TV: 2003-2004). Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (TV: 2002, compilation specials: 2004). Gundam Evolve (short clips: 2001-2005). G-Saviour (live action TV movie: 2000). Turn A Gundam (TV: 1999, compilation movies: 2002). New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz (OVAs: 1997, compilation movie: 1998). After War Gundam X (TV: 1996). Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (OVAs: 1996). New Mobile Report Gundam Wing (TV: 1995, compilation OVAs: 1996). Mobile Fighter G Gundam (TV: 1994). Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (TV: 1993). Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (OVAs: 1991; compilation movie: 1992). Mobile Suit Gundam F91 (movie: 1991). Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (OVAs: 1989). Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (movie: 1988). Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (TV: 1986). Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (TV: 1985; compilation movies: 2005). "Gundam 0079" (a nickname derived from spinoff games and manga and primarily used by English-speaking fans) (TV: 1979; compilation movies: 1981–1982). "First Gundam" (the nickname applied by Japanese fans once sequels appeared which used the whole phrase in their titles) a.k.a. Mobile Suit Gundam - a.k.a. Superior performance, in comparison to other mobile suits/fighters. Yellow and/or red highlights are often added. In any given series, at least one Gundam, usually the one piloted by the hero of the story, will have a blue torso and white limbs and head. A prominent red "chin" or goatee, initally thought to be a mere stylistic touch, but is now believed to be a heat vent. Ornament on head resembling a V-shape, sometimes units possess two V-shapes. Face with two human-like eyes, which flash when the unit is activated. Humanoid form. Each story is not necessarily consistent with other stories within the Super Deformed series or stories outside them. Super Deformed Gundam is a series of super deformed parodies of the Gundam metaseries. has acted as an acronym for a variety of things, see the Mobile Suit Operation System page for details. In this timeline, G.U.N.D.A.M. "Cosmic Era" refers to the years after the foundation of the first space colonies. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny take place in the Cosmic Era calendar system. Director Yoshiyuki Tomino intended this as the distant future of all previous calendar systems. ∀ Gundam takes place in the CC (正歴 Seireki) calendar system. After War Gundam X takes place in the After War calendar system; "After War" refers to the years after the conclusion of the 7th Space War, in which the Earth was devastated by massive colony drops. "After Colony" refers to the years after the foundation of the first space colony. New Mobile Report Gundam Wing takes place in the After Colony calendar system. Mobile Fighter G Gundam takes place in the Future Century calendar system. |