After War Gundam X: Difference between revisions
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[[Image:AfterWarGundamX.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''After War Gundam X'' (1996)]]
''After War Gundam X'' (also known as "''Mobile New Century Gundam X''") is the seventh television series in the ''Gundam'' franchise (dating back to 1979) and the third not set in the franchise's usual U.C. timeline. Set fifteen years after a war between the Earth Government and the rebelling space colonies results in 99% of humanity being wiped out, the series follows a group of salvage dealers (called "Vultures") who find themselves entangled in a pre-war conspiracy involving Newtypes (humans with E.S.P. capabilities, a signature of the Gundam franchise), a newly-formed earth government, and the GX-9900 Gundam X aboard their ship.
''After War Gundam X'' (also known as "''Mobile New Century Gundam X''") is the seventh television series in the ''Gundam'' franchise (dating back to 1979) and the third not set in the franchise's usual U.C. timeline. Set fifteen years after a war between the Earth Government and the rebelling space colonies results in 99% of humanity being wiped out, the series follows a group of salvage dealers (called "Vultures") who find themselves entangled in a pre-war conspiracy involving Newtypes (humans with E.S.P. capabilities, a signature of the Gundam franchise), a newly-formed earth government, and the GX-9900 Gundam X aboard their ship.
After War Gundam X (also known as "Mobile New Century Gundam X") is the seventh television series in the Gundam franchise (dating back to 1979) and the third not set in the franchise's usual U.C. timeline. Set fifteen years after a war between the Earth Government and the rebelling space colonies results in 99% of humanity being wiped out, the series follows a group of salvage dealers (called "Vultures") who find themselves entangled in a pre-war conspiracy involving Newtypes (humans with E.S.P. capabilities, a signature of the Gundam franchise), a newly-formed earth government, and the GX-9900 Gundam X aboard their ship.
Gundam X is notable for both being the first post-apocalyptic Gundam title as well as the shortest Gundam television series; it suffered low rating throughout it's broadcast and after being moved to a 6:00AM Saturday timeslot, rating dropped to the point that the series was cut to 39 episodes (down from it's originally planned 49 episode run).
The following firearms are seen in the anime series After War Gundam X:
Garrod Ran, the pilot of the GX-9900 Gundam X, carries a fictional semiautomatic pistol with him whenever he's not piloting a mobile suit. The pistol is a fairly conventional design and can best be described as a Double-action only handgun (with an external hammer and no manual safety) that has the slide of an M1911A1 and the frame of a Smith & Wesson 659.
An excerpt from the Encyclopedia of Gundam-X artbook, showing Garrod's character design reference sheet and a design sketch of his pistol.Error creating thumbnail: File missingGarrod draws his pistol on Ennil El. (Ep08)Error creating thumbnail: File missingA profile shot of Garrod's pistol under some rather odd ambient lighting. (Ep08)Error creating thumbnail: File missingGarrod, sensing that he's being tailed, draws his weapon. (Ep08)Error creating thumbnail: File missingGarrod trains his weapon on the Frost brothers while meeting them at a cafe. Shagia Frost kicks Garrod's hand, causing him to accidentally discharge his weapon. (Ep08)
Jamil's Pistol
Jamil Neate, captain of the Freeden and the first pilot of the Gundam GX-9900, carries a fictional semi-automatic pistol with him at all times. While it is a fictional design, it is based heavily on the CZ 75 series of pistols with changes to the triggerguard, safety, and grip panels. This weapon is also seen in the hands of Estardian rebels, and may be a pre-war military design.
When Garrod decides to auction off his newly acquired GX-9900 Gundam X, one of the bidders starts to draw a Beretta pistol (the exact model cannot be determined, as the only clearly-shown feature is Beretta's signature cutaway slide) before Garrod informs the audience that the cockpit is rigged with explosives.
Most of the New U.N.E.'s personnel are seen carrying a fictional Glock-like double-action only plastic-framed pistol. This weapon also occasionally shows up in the hands of forces outside the Post-War U.N.E.
Most of the N.U.N.E. soldiers stationed on military bases or vessels are armed with a futuristic submachine gun. Upon closer inspection, this weapon is revealed to be just a Heckler & Koch MP5K with a number of cosmetic modifications, most notably a shell around the receiver, barrel and handguard. The crew of the Freeden also use these weapons during their prison break at the N.U.N.E. facility on Zonder Epta island.
A number of AK pattern rifles are seen in the hands of various smaller military forces, most notably the Republic of Estardia. The weapons are drawn rather generic, making it impossible to determine which exact AK variant they are intended to be.
Several armed groups in the space colonies are seen using a fictional assault rifle. The rifle is shown to be able to function both in zero-gravity and in a vacuum, making it ideal for troops operating in and around the space colonies.
The M21 Sniper Rifle is used by several N.U.N.E. soldiers guarding the hangar where the newly-completed GX-9901-DX Gundam Double X is housed. All of these rifles are equipped with large night-vision scopes.
