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Universal Century

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The Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy The Universal Century (UC) is the main timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is set in the 21st century, after a devastating war between Earth and its colonies in space. The UC timeline is home to some of the most iconic Gundams, such as the RX-78-2 Gundam from the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime series. The UC timeline is divided into several eras, each marked by a major conflict. The first era, the One Year War, is the setting of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime series. The One Year War was fought between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon, a group of space colonies that sought independence from Earth. The war ended with the defeat of Zeon, but it left a legacy of bitterness and distrust that would shape the events of the following eras.                               Amuro Ray, The Protagonist of Mobile Suit Gundam (1979) The second era, the Gryps Conflict, is the setting of the Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam anime series. The Gryps

Mobile Suit # 1 - RX 78-2 Gundam

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RX 78-2 Gundam The RX-78-2 Gundam is one of the most iconic mecha in anime history. It was the titular mobile suit of the original Mobile Suit Gundam television series, which first aired in 1979. The Gundam quickly became a fan favorite, thanks to its sleek design, powerful weapons, and heroic pilot, Amuro Ray. The RX-78-2 is a general-purpose mobile suit, meaning that it is designed to be effective in a variety of combat situations. It is armed with a beam rifle, a hyper bazooka, two beam sabers, and a shield. The Gundam also has a high degree of mobility, thanks to its powerful thrusters. The RX-78-2 was built by the Earth Federation as part of the V Project, a secret initiative to develop new mobile suits that could counter the advanced technology of the Principality of Zeon. The Gundam was the second of three prototypes built, and it was ultimately the most successful. The RX-78-2 first saw action during the Battle of Side 7, when it was piloted by Amuro Ray. Amuro was a young boy