Best OYW GM and When They Got Better Than The RX-78-2 Gundam [Question of the Week]

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[@kakarot197]

Damnit, I wanna buy more GM Strikers now

[@thornestark4521]

What would you pilot a gm constom or the always balcky zaku 3

[@jordan_ys]

Gm Striker Custom would be better.

[@D.Snom.]

Kakarot197 for some reason I have the affect of causing people to buy more GMs. Nice to see I can do that in KZbin as well. Also thank you so much. I’m very honored.

[@thornestark4521]

Why did the titans replace the gm Quayle with the outdated gm 2

[@genesicAura]

Is there a reason why they didn’t mass produce those powered GM in 0083? Those backpacks are actually pretty good in terms of thrust power and mobility and yeah I understand some were blown up during the Gundam Jack incident but still it seems like a simple GM outfitted with a backpack.

[@romeroremor]

The Gundam seemed invincible but many people forget that Ramba's wife was one Magella shot away from blasting it in half.

[@phi6221]

Honestly Ramba Ral had a good chance defeating the Gundam if you ask me.

[@MesaAufenhand]

If only.mquve just gave him his goddamn doms

[@doctorx0079]

We're jumping onto White Base!! AAAAAAAAAA

[@doctorx0079]

Ryu Jose Battle Cry (TM)

[@letthebasscannon223]

@@MesaAufenhand Gihren's Greed actually lets you give Ramba his doms, if you do so he'll capture the White Base and it's crew succesfully (although Amuro manages to escape with the Gundam)

[@Big_E_Soul_Fragment]

GMs: The Sherman tanks of Gundam

[@KellPerEX]

Depends on country and what exactly you mean with such reference. USSR (yes, i'm from russia) has much wider and more rich history of ground armored forces/tanks, which together with insane amount of variants and modifications puts USSR to #1 spot for such role. Just go look for T-55 and T-72, two most produced and most worldwide used tanks of planet (post WW2 era ofc)

[@aaronluisdelacruz4212]

Both the US and the Soviet produce their armored vehicles with the same philosophy in mind. That is to save as much resources as possible, that is why they used the Chassis of the tanks they fielded the most the Shermans for the Americans and the T-34 for the Soviet. The US' example of this is the Wolverine tank destroyer and the M12 self propelled gun and the Soviet KV-1 and the IS-1 tanks That's probably what he meant

[@riptors9777]

@@aaronluisdelacruz4212 The KV-1 was a stopgap tank thought and had nothing in common with the t-34.. infact the KV line was completly halted in favour of the t-34 because it was an overall better package of speed, firepower and protection. (Though the KV-1 was a real eye opener so to speak for the nazis when they first encountered it and it turned out to be allmost immune to their small tank guns on their 3s and 4s, and then the t-34 ontop of that directly lead to the development of the tiger and panther, kinda what happened with zeon developing the DOM and Gelgoog)

[@jude0985]

@@KellPerEX i think he meant it as a cost affective unit

[@barrybend7189]

@@aaronluisdelacruz4212 actually with the Sherman and derivatives the philosophy was a reliable machine that can be repaired in field. The T-34 was the machine of the moment.

[@Demightyripcord]

Wow. I didn't expect quite such a deep, and interesting answer to my question. Also, cheers on getting the name right.

[@AverageAwesomeDude]

Come on u got a famous name even tho it’s before my time I know sinistar thanks to the Dresden files novels

[@SeekerLancer]

Yeah, the RX-78-2 by the time of the Gryps Conflict would have been just as cannon fodder as the GM II. The Gundam's legend greatly exceeds its actual ability and that's mostly thanks to Amuro and how much of a shock its heavy armor and beam weaponry was at the point of the war in which it was introduced.

[@zacharyradford5552]

The Gundams legend perfectly fits. It’s natural that technology advances far beyond a test type mobile suit.

[@midgetydeath]

It's armor would make up for quite a lot, though.

[@limcw6092]

GMs sadly suffer from "we are only used to make the main character's suit look strong", because you know, Zeon suit model kits sell well

[@jakealter5504]

The GM Custom performed pretty well

[@arx3516]

The GMs are literally red shirts!

[@jakealter5504]

@@arx3516 only the main line gms, the qwel and custom are definitely not red shirts

[@billythenarwhal1579]

Well that's cause Zeon suits lookk good.

[@whitewing2]

Remember that time when Sayla hijacked the Gundam and got her ass kicked and Amuro in a Guncannon saved her and kick everyone's ass, except Ramba Ral also give GM II a learning computer, magnetic coated joints and Lunar Titanium Armor and it will be far supperior to the RX78

[@DatCheese]

If youre already inside Anaheim's pantry, why not go salmon buffet and put every psychoframes you could find on it.

[@zettovii1367]

Just wish we could have seen more feats from it. It only seems better than the Gubdam in paper, but it gets crapped on about as much as the original GM, if not worse. Especially not since the battles have generally stuck in the same scale as in OYW.

[@teddydayoooo]

@@DatCheese dont you need to be a newtype for those psychoframes to work?

[@zerolifez]

@@DatCheese Like Heavy Gundam of Ingrid 0. The thing is updated mechanically and also given Biosensor and Psycommu making it such a beast even on post ZZ era. And the fact that Johnny Ridden can fight it in equal terms in his updated Gelgoog High Mobility Type really speaks volume to his skills.

[@marcosdheleno]

pretty sure every suit after the war received magnetic coating, as it really improved maintenance cost, as well as performance.

[@lunargear9921]

The RX-78-2 Gundam also desperately needed a computer upgrade along with the magnetic coating. As Armuro piloting skill were so quick the computer couldn't catch up. The end result him replacing burned chips/board and salvaging them when he didn't have replacements .

[@scumbagbenis8762]

the g-3 Gundam would have been cool to see in the original 79 show instead of just magnetic joints or whatever

[@cord5355]

@@scumbagbenis8762 well, drab colors don't sell toys. What kid prefers g3's gray and blue over g2"s tricolore?

[@mlo009]

@@cord5355 They could have repainted a g-3 similar to the color schemes of RX-78-2; or a slight colour change to sell more toys.

[@robertharris6092]

Its fun seeing old, late 20th century IPs underestimate how fast computers would advance.

[@riblo72]

In fact Tomino stated that the original plan was to give Amuro a better machine but when the series was cut down from 52 episodes to 39 the staff convinced Sunrise to give them 4 more episodes to close the story so they kept Amuro in RX-78-2 If the series was 52 episodes long they would have 13 episodes more to give Amuro a new machine for the last battles of the OYW This was seen in 0080 where the justified this with the Alex being damaged and thus not available for Amuro in time In the Origin manga they followed Amuro having only the RX-78-2 but they introduced three different steps of evolution of the machine so it was always at the state of the art while the war was progressing

[@RedCometNurse]

Dear Bandai, Make a Master Grade GM Striker. XOXO, Troy GM Sniper II was deployed on Earth as well, and I think it would give the GM Striker a run for its money.

[@vustvaleo8068]

the GM's that escaped its fate as cannon fodder and pierce the heavens, ROW-ROW FIGHT THE POWAH!!

[@oatmealraisincookiesaregar2548]

DO THE IMPOSSIBLE SEE THE INVISIBLE

[@rextheultimatepotato9209]

@@oatmealraisincookiesaregar2548 ROW ROW FIGHT THE POWAH

[@tomhuynh3867]

Amuro in gundam origin barely survived against Char’s zgok during the jaburo attack. Amuro noted the performance difference especially reaction input .

[@jonatassilva2605]

Origin is a different continuity thou.

[@DIEGhostfish]

@Diamond colony647 It is but it's a different continuity still.

[@riblo72]

@Diamond colony647 yes. the manga did it. the OAV not (it just ends at the start of the original anime 0079)

[@thyrandomaznable8477]

The striker custom from Gundam katana (based of the gm striker) is LIT and has some of the coolest weapons I've seen in UC

[@shannenh.l265]

Hell yeah! I especially loved how the Striker Custom came out!

[@AjaxJP]

Demon Blade mode is such a crazy addition too

[@user-dx6zc2nf7h]

I read those and it was so dumb I couldn't take it.

[@leolied6766]

Yeah the desgin is pretty cool.

[@thyrandomaznable8477]

@@user-dx6zc2nf7h well its kinda true that the characters are kinda weird but man the fight scenes and the portrayal of the striker custom is badass until it got his ass handed to him and was decapitated

[@grotesquepassions4384]

Something people need to consider when asking these questions is that when the various gundam series got released, they weren't always keeping Mobile Suit specs in mind to be appropriate for the One Year War era. Case in point: The Gelgoog Jaeger had ridiculous specs that even surpassed the high mobility type, and dozens of mobile suits that wouldn't be fielded until the Gryps Conflict or even the Neo Zeon War, which is just stupid altogether. That said, on paper, the GMs technically already surpassed the Gundam because they had the same thrust power, but were lighter in weight.

[@MuShinnen]

Being lighter in weight came with the caveat of not having nearly the same durability. Coupled with lower powered weapons, they were just under the gundam's performance pound for pound.

[@grotesquepassions4384]

@@MuShinnen Yeah, I did forget to mention that.

[@JTMC93]

A note. The GM II was chosen in 0080 or 0081. And only because of price not performance. It is said to have only been an incremental upgrade to the GM. The GM Quel is a superior machine to the GM II but was, depending on the source, almost twice the cost of a GM II. And technically was made after the GM II. (Think of them as two different upgrade paths for the same MS design.) Edit: The Nemo is probably the most guaranteed MP MS to beat the RX-78-2 given it was used before they widely adopted the GM III.

[@Tai_Jaiger]

I’m not sure I wouldn’t take a Thunderbolt GM for space instead of the Sniper 2 or custom. In the manga they had a slightly smaller version of the double beam rifle, extra shields for cover, a pretty powerful backpack from what I can tell, and the had a core block system.

[@JeanLucCaptain]

Thunderbolt is an AU so he's only using GMs from the ORIGINAL UC timeline.

[@solari71]

yeah, thunderbolt screws with tech-levels too much for me to consider it part of mainline-UC. still dig the psyco-zaku and acguys tho.

[@henryfleischer404]

@@solari71Yeah, I really like the psycho-zaku. The giant engines and fuel tanks make it's maneuverability not feel out of place in the OYW.

[@mysteriesmercenary615]

Here's one. By the end MS Igloo the Hildalfor was abandoned in the dessert. Did anyone ever find it or is it still rusting away out there?

[@thomastsuihn]

Well after all these years Code Fairy has an answer for that

[@HeadCannonPrime]

The RX-78-2 itself wasn't really all that spectacular EXCEPT for the armor and the weaponry. Otherwise it was basically just a hand built GM with extra software. It was 50% newtype pilot skill and 20% better armor than anything (on both sides) and 30% better weapons that saved it. It also had the luxury of being the first mobile suit able to carry all beam weaponry for greater than half its existence. You can do A LOT of damage if the most common weapon in the field can barely hurt you at point blank range and you can one shot just about anything. If Char had pressed his physical attack the first time they met, he would have turned Amuro into jelly inside the cockpit just from physical pummeling.

[@ariancontreras4358]

Don't forget the learning computer. It had good mobility for a one year war mobile suit. The main problem with the GM II was no learning computer and cheap armor. Performance wise mobility and weaponry were probably about the same.

[@marcosdheleno]

@@ariancontreras4358 i still belive the gm II could be suffering from rushed design. because it was "on paper" strong doesnt mean it could perform that well under stress. if anything, what we see is a machine that clearly underperforms, and it cant be the armor, since, lets be honest, most of the time, a single shot would take any unit out anyway...

[@trollinoakenshield9822]

@@marcosdheleno GM II is outdated at the beginning of Z, they also battle rick diaz which is slightly better than gundam MKII but less agile

[@itsgrey8135]

It looked alright( ._.)

[@user-uv5ld3cx5t]

Well the GM isn't called Gundam Mass production for no reason, it is one of the first prototype machines made that was served as the basis of the mass production version and it's only reasonable for it to be too redundant or not as streamlined in design

[@Marisa_arts]

I have a couple: 1. What was the most underrated Mobile Suit during and even after the One Year War? From both Zeon and EFF. Just for good measure, even an overrated MS. 2. How much would the final battle of A Boaque have changed if Amuro had gotten the RX-78NT1 Gundam ALEX earlier as planned by the EFF or if Amuro had the time and chance to upgrade the RX-78-2 Gundam to match his skills and abilities at the time? 3. Do you believe that Amuro and Char were holding back their skills in Zeta? I know Amuro is a bit rusty but have been training new recruits in MS combat, but Char? 4. You think the beam weapons during Victory and Crossbone Gundam are far to powerful than anyone expects it to be that it damages the Gundarium/Luna Titanium armor of the Mobile Suits easily since they haven't updated the armor resistance or is it that they are using the alpha version of Gundarium for mass-production?

[@lokix19azxc13]

4) The later beam weapons might not be more power in terms of output, but due to smaller and more powerful reactor, they are able to utilize more efficient weapons like VSBR whom is able to penetrate beam shield and there are beam weapons that have the capability to overwhelm the I-field (Crossbone gundam Ghost), in which would render the Gundarium alpha useless.

[@marcosdheleno]

1) the Gyan, the goulf could be here, but since it did get some special custom builds, we cant really call it underrated. 2)possibly not much, sure, he would get a massive upgrade in both reaction time and speed, but at the end of the day, the Gundam's biggest contribution(in that battle) was taking out the Zeong. and because he wouldnt have that much time to fine tune it, nor get used to it, he would mostly do the same(or, he might've even underperformed slightly). 3)i dont think they were holding back, specially char. amuro was jadded, he had no desire to fight, and only did so because he felt there was no other way. if anything, there wasnt really a need to go "all out" for him. 4)beam weapon technology is weird in late UC. visually it acts virtually the same, throughout the multiple series, with only that weird "magic coating" that made the older model useless in mid zeta to actually change something. its very possible that, those weapons are more powerful, but not by a massive margin, if anything, only the beam magnum from unicorn and the VSBR could be described as trully more powerfull.

[@ShimodaNexus]

That question about the Alex has bothered me for a few years. I'd be interested in learning the answer to that.

[@justnoob8141]

Define “overrated” because both Zaku and GM are fitting those list despite not actually fit in your mind

[@DeimosXVX]

I think GM's got some love in the PSP Gundam Battle series. I'm sure either the regular and/or WD GM Sniper 2 was able to switch between multiple weapons.

[@savagemaelstrom9645]

The regular only had the rifle, the WD one had a bazooka and MG but its rifle had reduced ammo as a balance mechanic.

[@azizabdul8914]

Why Anaheim trying hard to MPing Zeta Gundam so much?

[@user-ir1xo9jp8w]

It was just too good, ok?

[@odd-ov4gf]

Wave rider mode

[@TheHiddenBoss]

A masterpiece Gundam with perfect balance, excellent speed, solid arsenal, plenty of power, versatility in all ranges, and the ability to transform into an equally powerful fighter jet? No way is anyone gonna see that technological marvel of a MS and sleep on it. Should also mention the person who drew up the plans (Kamille of all people) didn’t even realize how much of a genius he was at coming up with such a design even though he only made the plans out of just for funsies during free time.

[@danielchew8739]

@@TheHiddenBoss Mass producing the Zeta Gundam will always going to be a balancing act, trying to retain as much advantage of the Zeta Gundam as humanly possible while at the same time keeping the cost down. Which is why it took so many attempts to finally get it right in the form of the ReZEL.

[@zakhaevshub4735]

@@danielchew8739 yes U're right, especially the ReZel developed from ZII+Methuss with Jegan internal frame...

[@DrZark]

I was just watching the Zaku II Development History video.

[@DrZark]

Could we also get a picture of that awesome stand with all the other pictures/posters.

[@commissarstanley3055]

The real reason the original seemed so good was because it was produced using experimental plot armor. But then again who can complain :) gundam rx78-2 was awesome

[@arx3516]

Not so experimental after all... a teen that falls into the cockpit of a super powerful mech built by a relative, where did i hear that before? Cough cough... Mazinger Z.. cough...

[@tomvhresvelg9286]

ARX 351 How about Getter? Fat Samurai boy here was quite interesting.

[@marcosdheleno]

@@tomvhresvelg9286 sure, but mazinger z is the original god mech.

[@nedinnis6752]

@@arx3516 So invincible, the enemy had to get creative about defeating the pilot instead of the suit

[@arx3516]

@@tomvhresvelg9286 the Guntank is basically the mass produced version of the Getter 3!

[@mondobizarrro5468]

How much of an improvement was the nemo compared to the GM ii and could the hizack custom and or the barzam surpass the nemo or was it about the same level/weaker than the nemo

[@yaozzer]

Simply put, Nemo out performs both GMII and Hizack custom. As for Barzam, it was suppose to be Titan's replacment for all of their grunt suit. I would imagine Barzam to be slightly stronger than Nemo, because it was manufactured later in the UC time line, hence the Titan's had more time to incorprate better technology into Barzam.

[@riptors9777]

@@yaozzer Going by numbers alone the barzam has a slight advantage over the nemo. The nemo thought has an additional pair of thrusters in its legs potentially making it more deadly in close combat due to the added maneuverability and the nemo is a whopping 7 tons lighter then the barzam wich might give it an advantage in reaction time combined with the leg thrusters that the barzam lacks. This would make for quite the even matchup all things considered.

[@TheKing-qz9wd]

Barzam probably shouldn't be mentioned here. Nemo? Eh, I think Nemo and GM3 *might* be comparable to one another, but Nemo and GM2 isn't much worth a discussion.

[@TheKing-qz9wd]

@@riptors9777 Well if we're going by a little bit of pilot's tom-foolery, then what's stopping the Barzam from just running outside of the Nemo's beam sabers, forcing the fight to be ranged?

[@JeanLucCaptain]

Why was the Nemo never really upgraded?

[@barrybend7189]

The GM 2 was better than the RX-78 but its not a good MS in its time. Like the Gloster Gladiator during WW2.

[@user-ir1xo9jp8w]

But... But.. GM Command...!

[@theskipper7305]

I'm pretty sure the GM Command was really just a souped up GM "1" that was closer in line with what the original GM's specs were supposed to be as a Mass produced version of the RX-78-2. So it was still weaker than the Gundam.

[@zettovii1367]

@@theskipper7305 Aren't the Ground type Gundams the true massproduced Gundam tho? Always felt that the GM is more like a watered down sister unit than a direct MP Gundam.

[@theskipper7305]

@@zettovii1367 actually the Gundam Ground Types were just a cobble together ground mobile suit made with left over parts from Project V combined with parts of the Ground GM. That what allows the Ground Gundams to use the [G] GM's weapons and parts to repair. The original GM as we know it in the first series was a mass produced version of the RX-78-2 that was watered down HEAVILY from the intended specs to manufacture and ship out in droves in preparation for i believe the Battle of Solomon (if i remember correctly this is the first time we see them) with the GM Command being made for higher rank, experienced Pilots, with its performance being more in line with what was intended for the RGM-79 GM if production hadn't been rushed.

[@zettovii1367]

@@theskipper7305 Well, considering that mass produced units are generally supposed to be just like the orignal, the Gundam Ground Types are more like a direct MP precisly because they use the Gundam's parts. The GM, altough practically taking the role as gundams for grunts, are still different enough to be considered another mobile suit on it's own. So, it can't really be considered MP gundams when they are not even considered to be gundams.

[@FandomWithReploidBill]

Hey man been watching your videos on and off for a while now. Love the amount of knowledge you have and the obvious passion you possess for the material. It's nice to see you on cam finally.

[@joseserapioiv9737]

I like it how you low-key place your "next kit to be reviewed" in the background of your question of the week vids. Looking forward to that HG Gundam Mk-II with Flying Armor. 😁

[@jude0985]

tq quarantine for giving this man his time needed for making a video like this

[@D.Snom.]

I guess with how we get to see each suit it really makes use forget that how mobile suits have progressed over time from the OYW. Which it’s good to see the GM II in a more positive light.

[@anzaca1]

The GM IIs we see likely had rookie pilots, who had never been in combat before.

[@true_neutral3378]

@@anzaca1 The ones from the first episode of Zeta were OYW vets

[@barrybend7189]

So its like a Gloster Gladiator vs ME-103.

[@asadler43]

Good honourable mention for the g lines as there were basically mass produced gundams. And with the full custom it was most likely stronger the the og gundam

[@alexandertampubolon5842]

talking about mobile suits never been this detail and realistic, you make the talks is just like comparing various bikes. Great job 👏

[@texasgangsta]

Dude this is perfect and the title is exactly what question was running through my mind. Long live Gundam.

[@billyperez4748]

great vid dude. very informative.. gotta love UC mass produce units

[@cecilsmith2061]

I just saw Episode 31, and I really have to agree with your statement on how luck played a part on it's performance during the One Year War. Amuro passes out after latching onto a Bigro due to it's sudden acceleration, and wakes up moments after to take it down after it grabs him and tries to finish him off.

[@andrebarbosa224]

Great grunt suit comparison! You should do a video comparing and contrasting different grunt suit rivalries. GM and Zaku, Nemo and Marasai, Jegan and Geara Doga.

[@Corvoreviews]

well, in gundam battle operation 2 they introduced the GM striker kai, yes a variant of the GM striker (changes nothing actually) wich can be used in space

[@reeseolsen4052]

I mean it has the sabers we also see with the Striker Custom so at most I'd say it got a minor touch-up to its backpack for those. But otherwise yeah not much beyond something in universe like an air tight cockpit perhaps.

[@yegplayegpla8904]

This was so interesting to learn.

[@heavyarms55]

Hey dude, I just want to say, it seems like you did fix the camera focus issue and I appreciate that! idk if you did it because of my comment, or if you just noticed yourself or maybe someone else's comment, but super thanks! If I were to ask a question for one of these video, "What was the response of the public on Earth and in the colonies during the One Year War? Were they behind the conflict, or was it a war of the elite, forced on the masses? Do we even have any references to go on?"

[@j.dzafft1663]

See your face to the voice really throws me off.... for years!! I gave your voice to the adult version of chucky from rugrats. but glad to see your face my dude!

[@zyemionzsglobalconcerns]

Thanks gm sniper 2 is my fav gm great topics nice rock on 💫

[@KionKamon]

You know, I’d even say that the GM ground type was a pretty good mass produced machine, even though it like the Gundam ground type were built using spare RX-78 parts. The the ground type GM had arguably the best armor of all the standard GMs that were fielded in the One Year War. However I’m not sure how it stacks up stat-wise to the RX-78-2 Gundam.

[@zacharyradford5552]

The RX-78-2 was black card status of the OYW for the Federation. I wouldn’t say a GM started to touch the RX-78-2 till around the Gryps conflict.

[@S4ty4Dh4rm4w4n]

Thx for the vid. JWTA, any chances you gonna do Thunderbolt, Unicorn, Narrative, Blue Destiny & SEED Astray in the future?

[@reachdefender1]

Kakarot197 Question: What is the technology difference between Universal Century, Cosmic Era, Anno Domini, After War, After Colony, Advance Generation and does the technology UC stack up to CE, AD, AW, AC, AG?

[@stephensu4371]

one question following this question，how does CE fission reactor comes up got more power then UC fusion reactor。Or let me ask other question if last question is very hard to answer， in CE world， they can got ships to equ. with fusion reactor， why they just dont put the mini fusion reactor into the mobile suit then they dosent need to due with all those problems with jammer canceller（include the one kira shut down the reactor/canceller in one second in the battle with shinn）

[@user-uv5ld3cx5t]

@@stephensu4371 No reason other than because these series are designed by different people. As for why CE doesn't have fusion reactors, they didn't manage to minimize it into mobile suit sized and is stuck with batteries until the advent of the NJ Canceller allowing fission reactors to be used, and they have enough technology to miniaturize them into mobile suits.

[@gravefox4206]

@@stephensu4371 SEED also follows Nuclear power more then UC in UC the fusion reactors were possible cause of the Minovsky Particle in CE timeline no such thing exsists only classic Nuclear Power the N-Jammer was made by ZAFT after the nuking of one of the Plants to prevent the ear from being able to use Nuclear strikes again. the Njammer canceler changed all that.

[@marcosdheleno]

@@stephensu4371 i still defend that, the suits in seed are actually REALLY underpowered compared with UC. with, at most, the freedom being equivalent to the zeta in power output. the diference would be in design. kinda like how the chinese invented gunpowder, but it was only after the middle east got their hands on it that guns became a thing.

[@sorebeick1064]

On the GM II thing, I'm willing to bet it was a successor to the Quel because of two things called the cost cutting and graft.

[@azroysabtu134]

Hi Kakarot!! I really love your videos and appreciate the content you put out :D Can i know how advanced the Gelgoog was? Ive seen it go against gm iiis and jegans even, so roughly which mass produced ms was it on par on, and how ahead of its time was it? I also somewhat remember there being 40 units produced, but im not sure, possible to do a video on Gelgoogs and their development?

[@TheWarriorsFromHell]

@6:40 whoa whoa. The RGM-79N was meant for mass production, it did enter limited production. and though its a percussor to the RGM-79Q, at the end of 0083 during the ending credits, with scenes of the titans forming, several RMG-79N's in titan colors are seen being unloaded. later during the Gryps conflict the AEUG used both RGM-79Ns and RGM-79Qs to fill gaps of having access to mass production of new suits.

[@MasterArchfiend]

Serious question, or as series as one can be when discussing the lore of a franchise revolving around giant mechs and people making massive evolutionary leaps over the course of two or three generations. Are there any sources that delve into groups akin to The Kurds in MSG? Nomadic groups, stuff along that line. Do they exist? Are they involved in the conflicts? Do they get support like Mobile Suits? It doesn't have to be UC if that helps you or anyone who sees this and cares to tell me some sort of an amswer. If you answer, then thank you. If not, then I still thank you because I love your videos, especially the Gundam Lore as you bring to light so many things that I have never even heard of.

[@yaozzer]

Love your vids Kakarot197. You have some of the most detailed explanation. Also here's my question: When did SNRI become EFF's main supplier (or when was the downfall of Anahaim Electronics). I have some ideas, but would like to see your take on this. Thanks!!

[@victor-primus9784]

0:58 ah I see a true man of culture

[@mediocremason]

Just built myself a GM STRIKER! Great video!

[@Hakuru15]

I actually enjoy building Gunpla models of GMs they’re just so much fun to build

[@WarhawkLieutenent]

love the gm ii. it is easily my favorite mass produced MS tied with the nemo. the desert color really kicks it up a notch in aesthetics also

[@ReaperxGaming-yl4mj]

Here's a question that's been rolling in my head for awhile now. Ground Leo vs Zaku II on the ground.

[@lyradnoir8952]

Could you do a lore video on the history of transformable mobile suits for the whole UC?

[@matthewvillarde5601]

Finally mah boi GM2 Gets some love!

[@FoxeyeValkyrie]

I'd love to see a video on mobile suits/mobile armors that on paper didn't look like it could be of any good at all yet in battle did amazing.

[@jacobstine1221]

The Galbaldy Alpha had a few early production models fielded at A Baoa Qu with a single squadron being built. And most of them were built from a mix of Gyan and Gelgoog parts. With a few combat tests being during the end days of the war. The designs were taken after the Federation's one-year war and refined into the Galbaldy Beta and deployed as a stop-gap messure until newer machines could be made.

[@burtrolla]

I literally just got and built my own GM striker 3 days ago. Mostly for the twin beam spear for a Jesta, but he's honestly an awesome little guy with his machine gun and pilebunker shield.

[@gravefox4206]

im actually planning on my own custom Striker i wanna call the Command Striker im going to incorperate the Gundam Zabanyas weapon binders and parts of the GM Custom and GM Sniper 2

[@kevinly6637]

Hey kakarot197 while you at it do the history of the gm. Just like the Zaku and the daggers

[@gundanium3126]

also the GM II was being upgraded into the GM-III which had a speed advantage over the first production run of the Jegans.

[@madchatter4032]

Hope you can do top 10 strongest gm from the one year war

[@basteala525]

I enjoyed seeing the limited production mobile suits as possible answers before seeing the first"true" mass produced MS that was superior. It painted a really nice picture of the timeline of advancements in mobile suit technology. I hadn't thought of the GM Custom, but it kind of makes sense considering how well it was performing against the Gelgoog Marine.

[@takkima]

Thanks for this great video! Though I didn't feel that way when playing the Zeta Gundam DX (PS2/arcade), feels more like the Nemo is roughly on par with RX78.

[@aestheticusername.7210]

Finally. Question to anyone who'll answer though. In the modern day UC gundam wouldn't the OG RX-78-2 amount to the highest quality GM(Jesta, Jegan, you get it)? If even that?

[@HeadCannonPrime]

Yes. The RX-78-2 wasn't really all that special OTHER than the armoring, which was better than anything for most of the war because it was considered too expensive and dropped for the production models (and the core block system).

[@KellPerEX]

IMO, Stark and ECOAS Jegans are superior to RX-78-2.

[@farhanaahmed326]

I'm pretty sure Jegan's outperform the rx-78-2 by a good bit considering some of the stuff we see them do in unicorn

[@trollinoakenshield9822]

Pretty sure all of them surpass gundam already, even nemo are based on GM sniper 2 which already on par with RX-78 and each made of upgraded gundarium alloy

[@somayough]

I forget which source I read this from, but the jegan is said to match the performance of high mobility gryps war machines. Its stats more or less match the hyaku shiki so it's definitely better than OG

[@MusicFan752]

Hell yeah to the gm striker, next to the gouf custom in battle operations its one of my favorite mobile suits to pilot.

[@miken8875]

Will you do a development history of the Gundam MK II? Also, is there a concrete reason as to Char's change between Zeta and CCA?

[@firestorm2035]

Can you do a video about non combat mobile suits? Any mobile suits used for racing or used like a forklift (like the mini mecha from aliens). It can be from any timeline.

[@VacadoRay]

0:14 first time I've seen your face but u look like you would fit into the gundam universe like the hair and face

[@theskipper7305]

Io Fleming but with a nice personality?

[@paklong831]

More like kind hearted jerrit messah

[@cameronwansley9049]

I have two questions for you: Firstly, you keep such wonderful eye contact with the camera when you do these videos; Is this because you have the material memorized or do you have a note script positioned right under your camera? Secondly, I’d like to know if there’s any in-canon information supporting the efficiency or use cases around adopting a mono-eye vs two eyes in Mobile suit development, specifically as it pertains to Federation development since non-Gundams usually have mono-eyes/solid visor panels & only suits like the Dijeh were given two eyes when redesigned in the early 2000’s (reportedly given as a visual metaphor in I think 2004 of Amuro hiding his Gundam-level abilities in a standard unit to restrain himself)

[@trollinoakenshield9822]

It just mere aesthetic, to distinct between faction. There is also gundam with mono eye n non gundam with two eyes. i don't think they ever change dijeh eye, you must be mistaken

[@Greyhoundsniper]

Any chance you'd discuss on a guide to AoZ, kit wise or how to get into the story

[@schr0dingersrebecca693]

I have an idea for a video, i would like to know about all the types of power ups that were used throughout the gundam series. Like blue destiny with the hades system or zeta gundam with bio system. You could even do a separate video about the alternate timelines mobile suits.

[@erichdevera6981]

Kakarot197, we play Gundam tabletop RPG, and I created a characted based on you as Battalion Commander. Setting is Post OYW just before the Starsust memory. What non Gundam Machine would you have taken as your command mobile suit? And any personal customization?

[@ginoalbertovillanueva5484]

Can you make a video regarding the evolution of the psycoframe technology? Like when did both sides decided to dive in the technology?

[@7suirasileb]

Where did you get that Feddie jacket? That thing is awesome!

[@NishidaTegaru_nZk]

In the Gundam 00 movie, what do you think happened to Lockon II and Allelujiah after the battle with the ELS?

[@grandwall686]

Hey kakarot im a fan of your especially with your reviews of Hg seed/destiny can you make a video of top list of best batteship in the gundam universe; looking forward to it; have a great day

[@yanjirujan193]

I'm sure you will ignore this question, is there any MG (or HG?) GM that can use LED Unit without modifying it? I really like when some part of the kits glowing (like the chest part of 00 Qan[T])

[@time4manmode945]

The gm sniper is my favorite mobile suit to use in all of those gundam battle games for psp

[@gamerdude7576]

Could you make a list on the most insane/ballsy ms/ma pilots in each era, i ask mainly to see both io fleming and his rival?

[@RU5HENGAMES]

I have a couple 1:if the strike was stolen by zaft (put any of the five in its place in the story) would it be at a disadvantage since zaft doesnt have the striker packs? 2:what version of the dagger would have been mass produced if the strike wasnt piloted/protected by kira?

[@gsm1091]

I think another thing to keep in mind during these comparisons are armor materials. The GM II and GM Custom have Titanium alloy ceramic composite armor as opposed to the Gundam's Luna Titanium alloy. I know I doesn't matter as much when beam weapons are the main weapon used on the battlefield, but against enemies using solid-ammo weapons, it makes a big difference.

[@justalurker3489]

Apparently the GM ground type from 08th MS Team actually has Luna Titanium alloy armor, but that was a limited production unit and couldn't be used in space

[@midgetydeath]

Melee on the ground makes better sense than in space. Since there is terrain you can use to get close.

[@kennyhammons]

I have a question for you. What are ur top picks for most versatile gundams. Or mobile suits in general

[@LatencyProblem]

I want your Feddie jacket, kakarot

[@robertharris6092]

Damn watching these makes me want to try the more advanced mass production suits in dynasty warrior gundam. Is the GM striker in them? I dont think i remember seeing them.

[@corvus9359]

This feels weird to say, but am I the only one who thinks he kinda looks like Mr Beast?

[@joebowditch7577]

Quick question what's the reason for the (visor) I thought the camera on top allows the pilot to see so whys the visor for or is it just to make it like a head like the gundam?

[@MattiaSetteSeven]

if you was a pilot during the third neo zeon war (the unicorn one) which MS would you have preferred to fly between the Stark jegan and Geara zulu guards type? (try 2)

[@zakhaevshub4735]

Bro Can you make a video about the GM dominance ?

[@alvarodiogolopessousa5911]

considering the MP type Nu Gundam , would there be the possibility for having more newtype-use/psycommu mass produced units like a Jegan with funnels ?

[@Punk_hobbit]

Heres a question that I never found out, in gundam wing when treize looks at a lion emblem and mentions a name who was the name? (Couldn't make it out) and what does the emblem represent?

[@TheDevilsRebellion]

Hi, would it be possible for you to compare the GM, Zaku II, and the Leo, and then the GM II, either the Gouf or Dom, and the Taurus?

[@ShiroVtbr]

I'm a bit surprised the GM Command Variants weren't in contention. From what I remember they were very high performance.

[@eisenklad]

i think there are variants of the GMII. which created such a great dissonance with listed specs and those that are on the field. first is the upgraded GM, during Stardust most GM type c/kai got destroyed. so instead of mothballing the surplus GM from the OYW, they rapidly pushed for retrofit plan and Anaheim agreed for some concessions. Anaheim probably submitted the GMII plan before stardust, these are built from the ground up and are the true GM II spec wise. thus there was 2 models number. that's why at the start of zeta gundam the GMII pilot said it was an antique, he knew his machine was an upgraded GM. monocoque designs mean that whatever tech has to fit the shell, the upgrades for the GM to GMII specs meant that some corners were probably cut to use the abundant GM units. probably using lower spec parts to use the same mountings without having the machine slowly shake itself apart from rated output of true GMII. the overall skills of the pilots also suffered due to stardust, since it was their main pilots attending that "parade" at solomon/konpeito. which meant most OYW veterans died and the remaining ones that appeared in Zeta are the reserves. those that didnt die at konpeito parade most likely joined the titans. so the general federation pilot skill pool diminished even further.

[@abdielreyesrodriguez2447]

Hey kakarot i was wondering which is unit during the 0083 was fast .the high power gm, Gundam gp01 unit 2 or 3 with out the mobile armor mode or unit 4. I really would love to know that or any of your theories. Hell even from you guy's too let me know

[@frommarswithmalice9174]

I like the color scheme of the gm striker the green and orange accents are clean looking

[@gundamdunham7479]

I have another question which should be 4 ScrewAttack/Death Battle, but I'm asking u instead, Karalot197. If there's ever a crossover between X-Men & the Gundam multi-verse, who do u think will win in this match-up? The Gundams or those autonomous giant robot mutant-seeking drones known as the Sentinels?

[@mondobizarrro5468]

Another thing is that the gundam brought up the fact it had a learning computer that gathered technical data so it also got even easier to pilot throughout the show. With that said amuro also became such a good pilot he was still pushing the system well beyond its limits. It would be safe to assume most federation machines (atleast ace type, along with the gm early types) would have some sort of learning computer to gather technical data as well

[@GalironRunner]

Question which is better the GM line or Leo? and which GM/mass pro suit from the main gundam uni does the leo compare to?

[@009DarkStar]

How comparable are AU mobile suits to UC in performance? was asking this because in the latest update of MSGO, it used to be all uc suits and split between feds and zeeks, had an update that included seed and 00 mobile suits. the astrays in particular, what would be their UC equivalent in terms of performance and function?