Mechanics Monthly:

RGM 86R (Mobile Suit Gundam)

*Note: All facts (lore) and images regarding the GM III is from the article <RGM-86R GM III> from the Gundam Wikia.

Key Concepts:

Mecha - A armored robot, typically manned by a single pilot from the inside.

Earth Federation Space Force - The space combat arm of the Earth Federation, the oneworld government of the Universal Century timeline of Gundam

Mobile Suit Gundam - An anime science fiction franchise which is considered to be the forerunner of the “real robot” genre of mecha. (Features space racism against space people!)

Real Robot - A genre defined by mecha which are more realistic compared to the previous “Super Robot” genre of which examples are Mazinga Z, 태권 V, power rangers, and etc

Universal Century (U C ) - The main timeline in which Gundam takes place Gundam - A series of prototype mecha created by the Earth Federation, usually portrayed as a superweapon.

The RGM-86R “GM III” is a mecha from Mobile Suit Gundam It was developed from the prototype Gundam Mk. II for the Earth Federation Space Forces. One of its main goals was anti-ship warfare. As such, the GM III was armed with modular anti-ship missile launchers. The GM III was a huge success when it was first introduced in U C 0088 It remained the mainstay general-purpose mecha for Federation Forces well into the U C 0090s

This simple mecha from Gundam is a favorite of mine First of all, I like the use of green and red combined with white. The blue visor also helps diversify the colour palette. I also like the head design: the visor shape, antenna, and silhouette. The cameras peppered around the design make the design more lively and less monotonous The many thrusters on the mecha reinforce the feeling of swiftness and power that the design emulates The extruded knee components effectively imply the weight of the mecha, adding to its “realism” and cool factor. The backpack has a distinct design, especially with the protruding fins that house the mecha’s beam sabers (basically a lightsaber). Overall, I really like the design for the GM III: it irradiates heaviness and power while also being simple and mass-produced.