What is the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type?

The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type is a mass production support amphibious mobile pod from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. A Ball Marine Type sortied as an underwater reconnaissance unit of the Spartan while searching for Zeon Remnants. It was destroyed by an MSM-03 Gogg (Thunderbolt Ver.).

What was the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type developed from?

The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type was developed from RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.). Its full development lineage is mapped on the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type evolution tree.

Which factions operated the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type?

The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type was operated by Earth Federation Forces.

Which Gundam series does the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type appear in?

The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012): Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt and Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower.

RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

RB-79[M]

RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012)
Developed from: RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.)
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Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rb-79m-ball-marine-type

RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type Mass Production Support Amphibious Mobile Pod from Gundam Universal Century — RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type

The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type is a mass production support amphibious mobile pod from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

"Universal Century (Thunderbolt)" is not in the list (After Colony, Anno Domini, Advanced Generation, After War, Build Fighters, Correct Century, Cosmic Era, Future Century, Gunpla Builders, Mars Century, ...) of allowed values for the "Era" property. The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type is an aquatic variant of the RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.) seen in the manga Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt and the second season of its animated adaptation.

The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type was developed from RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.). Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type has appeared in 3 Gundam releases across 2012–2017, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt and Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.

Specifications

Model number: RB-79[M]
Classification: Mass Production Support Amphibious Mobile Pod
Production type: Mass production
Weapon class: Amphibious
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon

Special Equipment & Features

Communication Cable
2 x Searchlight

Production Timeline

The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type has appeared in 3 releases from 2012 to 2017.

2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) — Manga (debut)
2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt — ONA · 8 episodes
2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower — TV Anime

Development Lineage

Developed from

RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.)

Operators: Earth Federation Forces

Frequently asked questions about the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type

What is the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type?: The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type is a mass production support amphibious mobile pod from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. A Ball Marine Type sortied as an underwater reconnaissance unit of the Spartan while searching for Zeon Remnants. It was destroyed by an MSM-03 Gogg (Thunderbolt Ver.).
What was the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type developed from?: The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type was developed from RB-79 Ball (Thunderbolt Ver.). Its full development lineage is mapped on the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type evolution tree.
Which factions operated the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type?: The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
Which Gundam series does the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type appear in?: The RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012): Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt and Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RB-79[M] Ball Marine Type above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Reference: Gundam Wiki.