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|archetype=GNX-603T GN-X, GNX-609T GN-XIII, MSJ-06II-SP Tieren Taozi
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|archetype=GNX-603T GN-X,<ref name="hgahead"/><ref name="00V Weapons"/> GN-003 Gundam Kyrios, MSJ-06II-SP Tieren Taozi,<ref name="00V Weapons">[http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100415152554/gundam/images995/AnnoDominiConventional_Developlement_Chart_Part_2_.jpg Gundam 00V Weapons Development Chart]</ref> MSJ-06III-A Tieren All Region Type<ref name="2ndmechanics">Gundam 00 2nd Mechanics sourcebook</ref>
  
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|first=2312
  
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|last=2312
  
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|era=Anno Domini
  
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|series=Mobile Suit Gundam 00~26~50
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|series=Mobile Suit Gundam 00~26~50, Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Gundam Meisters, Gundam Build Divers
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|mechdesigner=Kenji Teraoka
 
|manufacturer=Earth Sphere Federation
  
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|producedUnits=Around 100
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|operator=A-Laws
  
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|operator=A-Laws, Coalition of Volunteers
 
|pilot=Andrei Smirnov, Barrack Zinin
  
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The '''GNX-704T Ahead''' (aka '''''Ahead'''''), is the [[A-Laws]]' most advanced MS reserved solely for elite pilots in season 2 of ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00]]''.
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The '''GNX-704T Ahead''' (aka '''''Ahead''''') is a [[mobile suit]] operated by the [[A-Laws]] in season 2 of ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00]]''.
   
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
  
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
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A new [[GN Drive Tau]]-equipped machine introduced in AD 2312, the Ahead is one of two mainstay mobile suits operated by the A-Laws (the [[Earth Sphere Federation]]'s autonomous peacekeeping force), the other being the [[GNX-609T GN-XIII]].{{ref|G00|26}}<ref name="Website">[http://www.gundam00.net/tv/ms/06c.html Gundam 00 Official Website Ahead Profile]</ref><ref name="00n2">[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00N]] Chapter 2</ref><ref name="Mech-F">'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Mechanics Final' Book</ref> Unlike the GN-XIII, the Ahead is exclusive to the A-Laws, it is developed for and typically piloted by commanders or officers with at least a rank of First Lieutenant.<ref name="Website"/>{{ref|G00|43}}<ref name="Dengeki 2nd">'Dengeki Data Collection - Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Second Season' Book</ref><ref name="Data-A">'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Data Archives' Book</ref> The Ahead is a general-purpose unit created with the goal of setting a new standard for GN Drive Tau-equipped machine, and was designed to show high performance in all situations.<ref name="Website"/><ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="HG">[[High Grade Gundam 00|HG00]] 1/144 GNX-704T Ahead model kit manual</ref><ref name="00-A2">'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Archives Second Season' Book</ref> Its performance is said to surpass that of the third generation Gundams used by the [[Celestial Being]] in AD 2307 to 2308.<ref name="Website"/><ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="Art Works II">'Veda ~Mobile Suit Gundam 00~ "Ultimate" Art Works II' Book</ref><ref name="Mech-2nd">'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Mechanics 2nd' Book</ref> Depending on sources, this mobile suit is stated as being based on the [[GNX-603T GN-X]] or the GN-XIII, and also integrated data from the [[MSJ-06II-SP Tieren Taozi]].<ref name="Website"/><ref name="HG GN-XIII">[[High Grade Gundam 00|HG00]] 1/144 GNX-609T GN-XIII A-Laws Type & 1/144 GNX-609T GN-XIII ESF Type model kit manuals</ref><ref name="00V Dev chart">MS development chart from 'Gundam Weapons - Mobile Suit Gundam 00V Special Edition' book</ref><ref name="Dengeki-S">'Dengeki Data Collection - Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Side Stories' Book</ref>
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The ''Ahead'' is the latest in ESF MS development as of AD 2312. It was made specifically for the elite pilots within [[A-Laws]]; therefore even ESF-Army MS forces have no Ahead MS. Although it's the successor of the [[GNX-603T GN-X]] series, the Ahead series is actually a different MS than its predecessor, and is actually made to be a next generation Tieren.<ref name="00V Weapons"/><ref name="2ndmechanics"/> ESF engineers that were formally part of the HRL were contracted to create the Ahead series. They took inspiration from the previous GN-X series as well as the [[MSJ-06II-SP Tieren Taozi]] for its design. Underneath its armor, the Ahead's chest is said to appear close to a 3rd generation Gundam, but a technical decision was made to have it covered by armor due to negative public reaction to Gundams.<ref name="hgahead">HG 1/144 GNX-704T Ahead manual</ref>
  
   
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Development of the Ahead was assigned to a team comprised of former [[HRL]] engineers due to their experience in developing mobile suits capable of operating in space and on the ground without changing equipment such as the Tieren Taozi and the [[MSJ-06YIII-B Tieren Kyitwo]], which could be easily applied to the development of a GN Drive Tau-type unit and allows the machine to fully utilize the GN Drive Tau's overwhelming output.<ref name="00n2"/><ref name="Mech-F"/><ref name="GR">[http://www.gundam00.net/g-rooms/gundam09_01_.html Gundam 00 G-ROOMS Chapter 9]</ref><ref name="GPF">The Official Gundam Perfect File Vol. 9– GNX-704T Ahead Mechanic File</ref> It was also suggested that HRL engineers were selected due to HRL having an edge in mobile suit development through their studies of the remains of the [[GN-003 Gundam Kyrios]], which they recovered after the defeat of Celestial Being in AD 2308.<ref name="GR"/> Another contributing factor was that the competing [[Union]] team was weakened by the death of Professor [[Ralph Eifman]] and the departure of technical advisor, [[Billy Katagiri]], due to personal reasons, leaving the team unable to fully utilize the technology acquired from the battles with the Celestial Being.<ref name="00n2"/><ref name="Mech-F"/>
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Slightly larger than the [[GNX-609T GN-XIII]], the Ahead boasts a pair of ''GN Thrusters'' mounted on either side of its GN Drive Tau, giving the Ahead greater maneuverability and speed than previous ESF units. It is typically equipped with a ''GN Beam Rifle'', a pair of shoulder-mounted ''GN Beam Sabers'', ''GN Shield'' and a pair of ''GN Vulcans''. For long ranged missions requiring extended travel, a ''GN Tail Booster'' can be added to provide additional thrust and particles for the journey. An [[Automatons]] container can be attached to the rear skirt armor of the Ahead in lieu of the rear ''GN Thrusters'', these automatons are used as remote anti-personnel/infiltration units and can be remotely deployed by the Ahead's pilot in the middle of MS combat for search & destroy missions. The most elite of pilots are granted the special privilege of having their Aheads customized with special equipment. At least two customized Aheads exist, piloted by [[Graham Aker|Mr. Bushido]] and [[Soma Peries]] respectively.
  
   
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The Ahead's cockpit is located in the chest, with the orange-colored section in front of the neck being part of the cockpit hatch.<ref name="00-A2"/><ref name="Art Works II"/><ref name="GPF"/>{{ref|G00|27}} The cockpit's interior is fitted with the same systems as the GN-X's.<ref name="Data-A"/><ref name="GPF"/><ref name="GPF-5">The Official Gundam Perfect File Vol. 5– GNX-603T GN-X Mechanic File</ref> Also like the GN-X, the Ahead has four camera eyes and a pair of GN Vulcans on its head, but the rest of its body structure is different.<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="HG"/><ref name="00-A2"/><ref name="GPF"/> To achieve high performance, the Ahead adopted a basic structure that is closer to that of a Gundam than the GN-X.<ref name="Website"/><ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="Data-A"/><ref name="Art Works II"/> For example, underneath its chest armor, the Ahead's GN Drive Tau's layout and related components are similar to those of a Gundam's [[GN Drive]].<ref name="Website"/><ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="HG"/><ref name="GPF"/> However, due to the negative public perception of the Gundams at the time, outward appearances resembling those of the Gundams' are covered up, with the cone at the back of the GN Drive Tau being an exception.<ref name="Website"/><ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="HG"/> Meanwhile, the Ahead's joints referenced those of the HRL's Tieren series.<ref name="GPF"/>
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The Ahead series ultimately became discontinued due to it ironically becoming a symbol of military oppression. As such, the new ESF administration barred the Aheads; however its technology and weaponry was used to help develop the [[GNX-803T GN-XIV]] series.
  
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As with the GN-XIII, the Ahead's GN Drive Tau has improved performance and the [[GN Particles]] produced no longer have any toxic effect on the human body when utilized as beams.<ref name="Mech-2nd"/><ref name="GPF"/> However, the GN Drive Tau's output is insufficient to power the mobile suit, and so a supplementary battery is also installed, turning the Ahead into a hybrid machine.<ref name="Mech-F"/> The two pods on the back of the Ahead are its main thrusters and due to their movable design, they can produce thrust in various directions.<ref name="GPF"/> Thanks to these thrusters, the Ahead has better attitude control capability in space as well as high flight performance in the atmosphere.<ref name="Data-A"/><ref name="GPF"/> Hardpoints are located on the Ahead's forearms, thighs and back of the waist for mounting various equipment and weaponry.<ref name="00-A2"/><ref name="Art Works II"/><ref name="GPF"/> Additionally, the blocks above the legs, on both sides of the waist, are weapon racks that can store GN Field Hand Grenades, etc.<ref name="Art Works II"/><ref name="Mech-2nd"/><ref name="GPF"/>
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Besides the aforementioned GN Vulcans on the head, other standard weaponry of the Ahead included a handheld GN Beam Rifle that can be converted into a smaller GN Submachine Gun, two GN Beam Sabers stored in the shoulders and a forearm-mounted GN Shield.<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="HG"/><ref name="00-A2"/><ref name="GPF"/> Optional weaponry such as GN Field Hand Grenades, NGN Bazooka, Large Missile Launcher and Small Missile Launcher can be equipped according to the mission.<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="Art Works II"/><ref name="GPF"/><ref name="G.info">[https://www.gundam.info/special-series/ms-pb/special-series_ms-pb_20170616_1891p.html Japanese Gundam.Info Website Ahead Series Profile]</ref> The Ahead can also mount an Automaton Container on the hardpoint on the back of its waist in place of the usual waist thruster unit.<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="HG"/><ref name="Art Works II"/><ref name="GPF"/> The Automatons transported in this container are automated machines that can be used for anti-personnel combat.{{ref|G00|26}}<ref name="HG"/><ref name="GPF"/>{{ref|G00|30}} For travelling long distances, the Ahead can attach special backpack to the cone at the back of its GN Drive Tau.<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="Data-A"/><ref name="Art Works II"/><ref name="GPF"/>
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Due to its versatility, the Ahead was also used as a testbed for the development of custom machines.<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="HG"/><ref name="Website-AC">[http://www.gundam00.net/tv/ms/06d.html Gundam 00 Official Website Ahead Sakigake Profile]</ref><ref name="HG-AC">[[High Grade Gundam 00|HG00]] 1/144 GNX-704T/AC  Mr. Bushido's Ahead model kit manual</ref> For example, the [[GNX-704T/AC Ahead Sakigake]] and [[GNX-704T/SP Ahead Smultron]] were developed to match the characteristics of their respective ace pilots.<ref name="HG"/><ref name="G.info"/><ref name="Website-AC"/><ref name="HG-SP">[[High Grade Gundam 00|HG00]] 1/144 GNX-704T/SP   Ahead Smultron model kit manual</ref> These custom machines also served to further evolve the Ahead, and their data were utilized in the development of a [[GNX-Y802T Neo-Hed|next generation Ahead]].<ref name="HG-SP"/><ref name="00V Website">[http://www.gundam00.net/SS/V/ms.html Gundam 00V Official Website Mechanic Page]</ref><ref name="00V-21">[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00V]] Vol.021 GNX-Y802T Neo-Hed</ref><ref name="00V Bk">'Gundam Weapons - Mobile Suit Gundam 00V Special Edition' book</ref> Other variants of the Ahead included the [[GNX-704T/FS Ahead Forcing Scout Type]], which was developed for long distance, long duration solo operation.<ref name="Dengeki-S"/><ref name="00V Website"/><ref name="00V Bk"/><ref name="00V-14">[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00V]] Vol.014 GNX-704T/FS Ahead Forcing Scout Type</ref> Following the revelation of the A-Laws' wrongdoings, the public image of the Ahead, which is exclusive to the organization, hit rock bottom and with its use becoming untenable, the Ahead series is ultimately discontinued by the new Earth Sphere Federation administration.<ref name="Mech-F"/><ref name="00V-21"/> Despite this, the Ahead series' technology is incorporated into the [[ESF Forces|Earth Sphere Federation Forces]]' new mainstay mobile suit, the [[GNX-803T GN-XIV]].<ref name="Mech-F"/><ref name="Art Works II"/><ref name="00n10">[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00N]] Chapter 10</ref><ref name="GN-XIV">[http://www.gundam00.net/movie/ms/06.html Gundam 00 Movie Official Website GN-XIV Profile]</ref>
   
 
==Armaments==
  
==Armaments==
 
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:The Ahead's main weapon, this beam firearm's firing range and destructive power are several times that of the rifle used by the [[GNX-603T GN-X]].{{ref|G00|26}}<ref name="Data-A"/><ref name="HG"/><ref name="00-A2"/> Two shots from the Ahead's GN Beam Rifle are sufficient to destroy a [[Virginia-class]] transport ship used by [[Katharon]].{{ref|G00|26}} A pair of cylindrical-shaped [[GN Condensers]] are equipped on the sides of the GN Beam Rifle in consideration that the Ahead, a [[GN Drive Tau]]-type machine, may run out of energy.<ref name="Data-A"/><ref name="HG"/><ref name="GPF"/> By changing parts, the GN Beam Rifle can become the smaller GN Submachine Gun.<ref name="HG"/><ref name="00-A2"/> The GN Beam Rifle can be stored on the hardpoints on the thighs when not in use.{{ref|G00|26}}<ref name="00-A2"/><ref name="Art Works II"/>
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:Main weapon of the Ahead, the cylinders seen on either side of the rifle are actually [[GN Condenser]]s.<ref name="hgahead"/> It is capable of destroying older model mobile suits like the [[AEU-09 AEU Enact Space Type]] in a single shot. Two shots were capable of destroying a Katharon transport. Overall, its range and power is higher than the GN-X's standard rifle.<ref name="hgahead"/>
  
   
 
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::An alternate main weapon for the Ahead, the GN Submachine Gun is the GN Beam Rifle without the long barrel and the pair of GN Condensers.{{ref|G00|26}}<ref name="HG"/><ref name="00-A2"/><ref name="GPF"/> Although its firing range and destructive power are inferior to the GN Beam Rifle's, it is still capable of destroying non-GN Drive-type mobile suits such as the [[AEU-09OP AEU Enact Orbit Package]] and [[MSJ-06II-E Tieren Space Type]] in one shot.{{ref|G00|26}}<ref name="HG"/><ref name="GPF"/>{{ref|G00|38}} Furthermore, it has better rapid-firing performance, and is also compact as well as easy to wield.<ref name="HG"/><ref name="GPF"/> Like the GN Beam Rifle, the GN Submachine Gun can be stored on the hardpoints on the thighs when not in use.{{ref|G00|47}}
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::The GN beam rifle without the front attachment, the power of each shot is weakened sightly in exchange for an increased rate of fire.<ref name="hgahead"/> However, it is still strong enough to destroy non-GN Drive MS.
  
   
 
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:Melee weapon that emits a beam blade made of [[GN Particles]] when drawn.<ref name="Data-A"/><ref name="HG"/><ref name="00-A2"/><ref name="GPF"/> The Ahead is equipped with two GN Beam Sabers, one stored in each shoulder, and they slide out of the orange-colored shoulder compartments for grabbing by the mobile suit's hands.{{ref|G00|26}}<ref name="HG"/><ref name="00-A2"/><ref name="GPF"/> Their performance is equal to the ones used by the Gundams.<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="HG"/>
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:The Ahead is equipped with two beam sabers for melee combat which are stored within compartments in its shoulder. They can be converged together to create a more powerful effect, which is strong enough to break Exia's ''(disrepaired)'' GN Sword.
  
   
 
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:A physical shield mounted on the forearm, it is made of [[E-Carbon]] and a [[GN Field]] effect is applied to its surface, allowing it to achieve high defensive capability.<ref name="HG"/><ref name="GPF"/> Capable of blocking most beams and physical attacks, the Ahead's GN Shield has the same performance as the ones used by the Gundams.{{ref|G00|26}}<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="HG"/>{{ref|G00|38}}
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:Made of high strength E-Carbon. The GN-Field's defensive effect is stacked onto the material shield to give overall higher protection.
  
   
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:A pair of 30mm caliber beam guns built into the top of the Ahead's head.<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="Data-A"/><ref name="HG"/><ref name="00-A2"/> The GN Vulcans have low firepower, but can be rapid-fired intermittently and have high utility value.<ref name="HG"/> They are used for restricting enemy's movements, creating a barrage, intercepting missiles, etc.<ref name="HG"/>
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:The Ahead is equipped with a pair of 30mm GN Vulcan guns in its head and they are used to intercept and destroy incoming missiles.
  
   
 
;*NGN Bazooka
  
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:An optional long-range weaponry, the first "N" in its name stands for "No", and as implied, it is a non-GN Particle firearm intended for use in battlefield where beam weaponry are ineffective due to the deployment of particle disruption measure.<ref name="00-A2"/>{{ref|G00|47}}<ref name="HG-Astraea F">[[High Grade Gundam 00|HG00]] 1/144 GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type-F model kit manual</ref><ref name="GPF-60">The Official Gundam Perfect File Vol. 60– GNX-609T GN-XIII Mechanic File</ref> Depending on the cartridge used, the NGN Bazooka can fire various projectiles including particle disruption shells, GN Missiles, or even beam shots despite its designation.<ref name="Mech-F"/>{{ref|G00|47}}<ref name="HG-Astraea F"/><ref name="GPF-60"/> Each cartridge contains 6-7 physical projectiles.<ref name="Mech-F"/><ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="GPF-60"/> The weapon is also alternatively known as "GN Bazooka".<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="Data-A"/><ref name="Art Works II"/><ref name="G.info"/>
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:A special bazooka that can fire either non-GN missiles or GN missiles.<ref name="hgastraeaf"/> The launcher was designed to fire against targets under conditions where particle beam weaponry is ineffective. They're best used underwater, against slow moving targets, and within anti-particle fields. The "NGN" stands for Non-GN or Non Gundam Nucleus.<ref name="hgastraeaf">HG 1/144 GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type F manual</ref>
  
   
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;*Large Missile Launcher & Small Missile Launcher
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:These optional weapons for the Ahead are also collectively known as "Missile Launchers", "Missile Containers", or "GN Missile Launchers".<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="00-A2"/><ref name="GPF"/>{{ref|G00|47}} The Large Missile Container is loaded with four missiles, while the Small Missile Container has two missiles, and all these missiles are of the same size as those fired by space cruisers.<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="00-A2"/><ref name="GPF"/>{{ref|G00|47}} The Large Missile Container is typically carried by two Aheads using foldable grips at the container's sides, but when required, it can be carried by a single Ahead using only one of the grips.<ref name="00-A2"/><ref name="Art Works II"/><ref name="GPF"/>{{ref|G00|47}} The Small Missile Launcher is carried by a single Ahead using a movable grip at the top and can be attached to the hardpoints on the thighs.<ref name="00-A2"/><ref name="Art Works II"/><ref name="GPF"/>{{ref|G00|47}}
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:This container stores GN missiles which can be launched at targets. The container is however large and has been shown to require two Ahead units to hold, similar to the missile container used by [[AEU-05OP AEU Hellion Orbit Package|Hellion Orbit Package]]. This weapon was useful in anti-particle fields.
  
   
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:Several GN Field Hand Grenades can be stored in the weapon racks on both sides of the waist.<ref name="Art Works II"/><ref name="Mech-2nd"/><ref name="GPF"/> This seems to be the same grenade as used by the [[GNX-609T GN-XIII]] that releases four disc-shaped objects when thrown.<ref name="Art Works II"/>{{ref|G00|27}}<ref name="GPF-60"/> These discs and the grenade's cap then explode and disperse a substance that creates a temporarily GN Field-like effect that renders enemy's beam attacks useless.{{ref|G00|27}}<ref name="GPF-60"/>
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:Developed from data derived from the [[GNX-704T/FS Ahead Forcing Scout Type|Ahead Forcing Scout Type]], the tail-booster is special equipment that gives the Ahead an increased operating time allowing it to travel much greater distances and allows for overall greater independence. When equipped, it appears to be a tail-like appendage on the Ahead. The thick pole likely contains a large battery, like the Ahead Force Scouting Type, to supply energy needed to recharge the GN Drive, while the cone projection at the end is likely a second GN Drive Tau.
  
   
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==Special Equipment & Features==
 
;*Automaton Container
  
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:Optional equipment attached to the hardpoint on the Ahead's rear waist in place of the rear waist thruster.{{ref|G00|26}}<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="GPF"/>{{ref|G00|30}} The container is loaded with around 12 Automatons, which are unmanned machines that can be used for anti-personnel combat.{{ref|G00|26}}<ref name="HG"/><ref name="GPF"/>{{ref|G00|30}} The Automatons transported by the Ahead are of a new model that operates using the [[GN Particles]] stored in their [[GN Condenser]]s.{{ref|G00|26}}<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="Data-A"/><ref name="HG"/> The Ahead can either drop the Automatons from the attached container at the destination, or release the container when close to the destination and have the container flies and land at the destination before the Automatons are deployed.{{ref|G00|26}}{{ref|G00|30}}{{ref|G00|41}} The Ahead's pilot can monitor the status of each Automaton through the mobile suit's cockpit computer.{{ref|G00|26}}
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:Optional equipment for the Ahead. It is a container for the A-Laws [[Automatons]], and is attached to the Ahead's rear skirt for transport, replacing the rear ''GN Thruster''. The pilot of the Ahead is capable of monitoring the status of each individual Automaton from the MS's computer.
  
   
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==History==
  
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:A special blue-colored cloak that the Ahead and the [[GNX-609T GN-XIII]] wrap around themselves to conceal their heat sources in space.{{ref|G00|36}}<ref name="GN-XIII G.info">[https://www.gundam.info/special-series/ms-pb/special-series_ms-pb_20101203_553p.html Japanese Gundam.Info Website GN-XIII Profile]</ref>
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After the events of ''Operation: Fallen Angels'', the [[UN Forces]] (later the [[Earth Sphere Federation]]), had taken possession of the [[GN-003 Gundam Kyrios]] and studied it in their attempts to unlock the secrets behind Celestial Being's Mobile Suit engineering. To do this experiments were conducted on the Kyrios with the [[Human Reform League]] conducting one such experiment using a [[MSJ-06II-A Tieren Ground Type|Tieren]] arm with a [[GNX-603T GN-X|GN-X]] hand and a [[GN Drive Tau]]. This specific experiment failed due to the GN Particles from the Drive having difficulty transferring power to the end of the experimental arm. The data gathered in these experiments would eventually be used in development of the GNX-704T Ahead for the [[A-Laws]].
  
   
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The Ahead came into service in AD 2312, 5 years after [[Celestial Being]] began its armed interventions in AD 2307, shortly before the organization's reappearance. This mobile suit was used exclusively by the [[A-LAWS]] forces and put onto teams of three in which the team leader would pilot an Ahead and lead two other pilots piloting the [[GNX-609T GN-XIII]]. The Ahead was usually reserved for commanders, team leaders, officers of at least First Lieutenant, and several elite pilots like [[Mr. Bushido]].
  
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:Developed using data from the [[GNX-704T/FS Ahead Forcing Scout Type]], they are optional booster units for long-range travelling.<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="00-A2"/><ref name="GPF"/><ref name="00V-14"/> Attached to the cone at the back of the GN Drive Tau, they drastically improve the Ahead's travelling range and are equipped with large GN Condensers as well as verniers.<ref name="Dengeki 2nd"/><ref name="00-A2"/><ref name="Art Works II"/><ref name="GPF"/> The Long-Range Backpack II is an improved version of the Long-Range Backpack, with added dome-like section at the top and longer travelling range.<ref name="Art Works II"/><ref name="GPF"/> The Ahead equipped with the Long-Range Backpack is known as "Ahead Long-Range Type I", and is used by [[Andrei Smirnov]] when he accompanied [[Louise Halevy]]'s [[GNMA-0001V Regnant]] and [[Graham Aker|Mr. Bushido]]'s [[GNX-Y901TW Susanowo]] to the Eclipse space colony at Lagrange 5.<ref name="Art Works II"/><ref name="GPF"/>{{ref|G00|46}} The Ahead is known as "Ahead Long-Range Type II" when equipped with the Long-Range Backpack II, and is used by Andrei when he left the A-Laws' fleet together with Louise's Regnant, [[Revive Revival]]'s [[GNZ-003 Gadessa]] and [[Hiling Care]]'s [[GNZ-005 Garazzo]].<ref name="Art Works II"/><ref name="GPF"/>{{ref|G00|47}}
   
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==History==
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Because the Ahead was used solely by the A-LAWS, its missions would mostly consist of seeking out and destroying anti-Federation dissidents whether they had military forces or not. The Ahead would be used heavily to combat [[Katharon]]'s older mobile suits on the Earth and in space. It was always Ahead mobile suits that led attacks against Celestial Being and the Gundams, in the absence of the licensed officers and their more advanced mobile suits.
  
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The Ahead was introduced in AD 2312 as a general-purpose mobile suit exclusive to the autonomous peacekeeping force, the [[A-Laws]]. Prior to the appearance of the reborn [[Celestial Being]], the Ahead's missions mainly consisted of destroying anti-[[Earth Sphere Federation]] dissidents, such as the [[Katharon]] and its older mobile suits. When the A-Laws fought with Katharon, and later the reborn Celestial Being, the Ahead was often seen leading the [[GNX-609T GN-XIII]]s into battle. Though there were some teams that consisted entirely of Aheads. At its peak, the A-Laws had about 100 Aheads.<ref name="Mech-2nd"/> The A-Laws was disbanded and the Ahead series discontinued by the new government administration when the autonomous peacekeeping force's wrongdoings were exposed to the world.
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The series was discontinued by the [[Earth Sphere Federation]] government after the disbanding of A-LAWS due to the great symbolic association of the machine with the organization being its sole user. By AD 2314, the Ahead series was gone and completely replaced by the [[GNX-803T GN-XIV]] series as the new superior mass production mobile suit for the ESF.
  
   
 
==Variants==
  
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;*[[GNX-Y802T Neo-Hed]]
  
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Ahead with Armorless Spherical Chest and Booster Equipment.jpg|An Ahead with its front armor removed revealing the hidden chest Condenser.
  
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Ahead with Armorless Spherical Chest and Booster Equipment.jpg|Top Right: Various details of Ahead's body, Top left: Ahead without chest armor, Mid Right: Linearts of GN Beam Rifle, Mid Left: Linearts of GN Submachine Gun, Bot: Front and Rear view of the Ahead with Long-Range Backpack II
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GN Tail Booster - Lineart.jpg|Lineart of Long-Range Backpack II
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GNX-704T - Ahead Tailbooster - Front View.jpg|GNX-704T Ahead w/ GN Tail-booster (Front View)
  
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===Anime===
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Ahead Cockpit 01 (00 S2,Ep1).png|Cockpit monitor displaying various schematics
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Ahead GN Drive Tau 01 (00 S2,Ep1).png|Close up of the GN Drive Tau's rear
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Ahead Head Close-Up 02 (00 S2,Ep5).png|Head Close-Up
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Ahead GN Submachine Gun 01 (00 S2,Ep1).png|GN Submachine Gun
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Ahead GN Submachine Gun Firing 01 (00 S2,Ep12).png|Firing GN Submachine Gun
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Ahead GN Beam Saber 01 (00 S2,Ep1).png|GN Beam Saber slide out of shoulder compartment
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Ahead GN Beam Saber 02 (00 S2,Ep1).png
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Ahead Squadron.jpg|A squadron of Ahead equipped with Automaton Container
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Awot_Ahead-BeamRifle.png|Special Ahead in the fictional movie ''Celestial Being'' as shown in [[Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie -A wakening of the Trailblazer-]]
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A-Laws Illustration.jpg|Squadrons of Aheads & GN-XIIIs
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Ahead (ps2).png|In Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Gundam Meisters (PS2)
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SD Ahead.png|In SD G Generation Overworld
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File:Unit br ahead.png|BR-Rank Ahead in SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
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File:Unit br ahead gn beam rifle.png|BR-Rank Ahead (GN Beam Rifle) in SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
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GGCR_GNX-704T_Ahead.png|In Cross Rays
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Hg00-ahead.jpg|[[High Grade Gundam 00|HG00]] 1/144 GNX-704T Ahead (2008): box art
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HG AheadX2.jpg|HG-00 1/144 GNX-704T Ahead
 
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==Notes & Trivia==
  
==Notes & Trivia==
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*There are contradictions in the source materials in regards to the Ahead's performance relative to 3rd Generation Gundams. Both the High Grade 1/144 Ahead manual and DX Mechanics have noted that the Ahead surpasses the 3rd Generation Gundams ''(the latter mentioned that if the 3rd Generation power can be valued 100 points, then the Ahead and 3.5 Generation's power rating would be 140 and 150 points respectively)'' while the 2nd Mechanics book noted that the Ahead's performance is only equal to the 3rd Generation Gundams.
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*Like the [[GN-003 Gundam Kyrios]] and [[GN-007 Arios Gundam]], the Ahead is a MS that is slightly taller compared to the other units of its faction.
   
 
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*[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/00/gnx-704t.htm GNX-704T Ahead on MAHQ.net]
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*[http://gundams.de/gundam00/mechas/GNX-704T%20Ahead.htm GNX-704T Ahead on Gundams.de (Germany)]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Anno_Domini_mobile_units#GNX-704T_Ahead GNX-704T Ahead on Wikipedia.org]
  
   
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The GNX-704T Ahead (aka Ahead) is a mobile suit operated by the A-Laws in season 2 of Mobile Suit Gundam 00.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

A new GN Drive Tau-equipped machine introduced in AD 2312, the Ahead is one of two mainstay mobile suits operated by the A-Laws (the Earth Sphere Federation's autonomous peacekeeping force), the other being the GNX-609T GN-XIII.[1][2][3][4] Unlike the GN-XIII, the Ahead is exclusive to the A-Laws, it is developed for and typically piloted by commanders or officers with at least a rank of First Lieutenant.[2][5][6][7] The Ahead is a general-purpose unit created with the goal of setting a new standard for GN Drive Tau-equipped machine, and was designed to show high performance in all situations.[2][6][8][9] Its performance is said to surpass that of the third generation Gundams used by the Celestial Being in AD 2307 to 2308.[2][6][10][11] Depending on sources, this mobile suit is stated as being based on the GNX-603T GN-X or the GN-XIII, and also integrated data from the MSJ-06II-SP Tieren Taozi.[2][12][13][14]

Development of the Ahead was assigned to a team comprised of former HRL engineers due to their experience in developing mobile suits capable of operating in space and on the ground without changing equipment such as the Tieren Taozi and the MSJ-06YIII-B Tieren Kyitwo, which could be easily applied to the development of a GN Drive Tau-type unit and allows the machine to fully utilize the GN Drive Tau's overwhelming output.[3][4][15][16] It was also suggested that HRL engineers were selected due to HRL having an edge in mobile suit development through their studies of the remains of the GN-003 Gundam Kyrios, which they recovered after the defeat of Celestial Being in AD 2308.[15] Another contributing factor was that the competing Union team was weakened by the death of Professor Ralph Eifman and the departure of technical advisor, Billy Katagiri, due to personal reasons, leaving the team unable to fully utilize the technology acquired from the battles with the Celestial Being.[3][4]

The Ahead's cockpit is located in the chest, with the orange-colored section in front of the neck being part of the cockpit hatch.[9][10][16][17] The cockpit's interior is fitted with the same systems as the GN-X's.[7][16][18] Also like the GN-X, the Ahead has four camera eyes and a pair of GN Vulcans on its head, but the rest of its body structure is different.[6][8][9][16] To achieve high performance, the Ahead adopted a basic structure that is closer to that of a Gundam than the GN-X.[2][6][7][10] For example, underneath its chest armor, the Ahead's GN Drive Tau's layout and related components are similar to those of a Gundam's GN Drive.[2][6][8][16] However, due to the negative public perception of the Gundams at the time, outward appearances resembling those of the Gundams' are covered up, with the cone at the back of the GN Drive Tau being an exception.[2][6][8] Meanwhile, the Ahead's joints referenced those of the HRL's Tieren series.[16]

As with the GN-XIII, the Ahead's GN Drive Tau has improved performance and the GN Particles produced no longer have any toxic effect on the human body when utilized as beams.[11][16] However, the GN Drive Tau's output is insufficient to power the mobile suit, and so a supplementary battery is also installed, turning the Ahead into a hybrid machine.[4] The two pods on the back of the Ahead are its main thrusters and due to their movable design, they can produce thrust in various directions.[16] Thanks to these thrusters, the Ahead has better attitude control capability in space as well as high flight performance in the atmosphere.[7][16] Hardpoints are located on the Ahead's forearms, thighs and back of the waist for mounting various equipment and weaponry.[9][10][16] Additionally, the blocks above the legs, on both sides of the waist, are weapon racks that can store GN Field Hand Grenades, etc.[10][11][16]

Besides the aforementioned GN Vulcans on the head, other standard weaponry of the Ahead included a handheld GN Beam Rifle that can be converted into a smaller GN Submachine Gun, two GN Beam Sabers stored in the shoulders and a forearm-mounted GN Shield.[6][8][9][16] Optional weaponry such as GN Field Hand Grenades, NGN Bazooka, Large Missile Launcher and Small Missile Launcher can be equipped according to the mission.[6][10][16][19] The Ahead can also mount an Automaton Container on the hardpoint on the back of its waist in place of the usual waist thruster unit.[6][8][10][16] The Automatons transported in this container are automated machines that can be used for anti-personnel combat.[1][8][16][20] For travelling long distances, the Ahead can attach special backpack to the cone at the back of its GN Drive Tau.[6][7][10][16]

Due to its versatility, the Ahead was also used as a testbed for the development of custom machines.[6][8][21][22] For example, the GNX-704T/AC Ahead Sakigake and GNX-704T/SP Ahead Smultron were developed to match the characteristics of their respective ace pilots.[8][19][21][23] These custom machines also served to further evolve the Ahead, and their data were utilized in the development of a next generation Ahead.[23][24][25][26] Other variants of the Ahead included the GNX-704T/FS Ahead Forcing Scout Type, which was developed for long distance, long duration solo operation.[14][24][26][27] Following the revelation of the A-Laws' wrongdoings, the public image of the Ahead, which is exclusive to the organization, hit rock bottom and with its use becoming untenable, the Ahead series is ultimately discontinued by the new Earth Sphere Federation administration.[4][25] Despite this, the Ahead series' technology is incorporated into the Earth Sphere Federation Forces' new mainstay mobile suit, the GNX-803T GN-XIV.[4][10][28][29]

Armaments

  • GN Beam Rifle
The Ahead's main weapon, this beam firearm's firing range and destructive power are several times that of the rifle used by the GNX-603T GN-X.[1][7][8][9] Two shots from the Ahead's GN Beam Rifle are sufficient to destroy a Virginia-class transport ship used by Katharon.[1] A pair of cylindrical-shaped GN Condensers are equipped on the sides of the GN Beam Rifle in consideration that the Ahead, a GN Drive Tau-type machine, may run out of energy.[7][8][16] By changing parts, the GN Beam Rifle can become the smaller GN Submachine Gun.[8][9] The GN Beam Rifle can be stored on the hardpoints on the thighs when not in use.[1][9][10]
  • GN Submachine Gun
An alternate main weapon for the Ahead, the GN Submachine Gun is the GN Beam Rifle without the long barrel and the pair of GN Condensers.[1][8][9][16] Although its firing range and destructive power are inferior to the GN Beam Rifle's, it is still capable of destroying non-GN Drive-type mobile suits such as the AEU-09OP AEU Enact Orbit Package and MSJ-06II-E Tieren Space Type in one shot.[1][8][16][30] Furthermore, it has better rapid-firing performance, and is also compact as well as easy to wield.[8][16] Like the GN Beam Rifle, the GN Submachine Gun can be stored on the hardpoints on the thighs when not in use.[31]
  • GN Beam Saber
Melee weapon that emits a beam blade made of GN Particles when drawn.[7][8][9][16] The Ahead is equipped with two GN Beam Sabers, one stored in each shoulder, and they slide out of the orange-colored shoulder compartments for grabbing by the mobile suit's hands.[1][8][9][16] Their performance is equal to the ones used by the Gundams.[6][8]
  • GN Shield
A physical shield mounted on the forearm, it is made of E-Carbon and a GN Field effect is applied to its surface, allowing it to achieve high defensive capability.[8][16] Capable of blocking most beams and physical attacks, the Ahead's GN Shield has the same performance as the ones used by the Gundams.[1][6][8][30]
  • 30mm GN Vulcan
A pair of 30mm caliber beam guns built into the top of the Ahead's head.[6][7][8][9] The GN Vulcans have low firepower, but can be rapid-fired intermittently and have high utility value.[8] They are used for restricting enemy's movements, creating a barrage, intercepting missiles, etc.[8]
  • NGN Bazooka
An optional long-range weaponry, the first "N" in its name stands for "No", and as implied, it is a non-GN Particle firearm intended for use in battlefield where beam weaponry are ineffective due to the deployment of particle disruption measure.[9][31][32][33] Depending on the cartridge used, the NGN Bazooka can fire various projectiles including particle disruption shells, GN Missiles, or even beam shots despite its designation.[4][31][32][33] Each cartridge contains 6-7 physical projectiles.[4][6][33] The weapon is also alternatively known as "GN Bazooka".[6][7][10][19]
  • Large Missile Launcher & Small Missile Launcher
These optional weapons for the Ahead are also collectively known as "Missile Launchers", "Missile Containers", or "GN Missile Launchers".[6][9][16][31] The Large Missile Container is loaded with four missiles, while the Small Missile Container has two missiles, and all these missiles are of the same size as those fired by space cruisers.[6][9][16][31] The Large Missile Container is typically carried by two Aheads using foldable grips at the container's sides, but when required, it can be carried by a single Ahead using only one of the grips.[9][10][16][31] The Small Missile Launcher is carried by a single Ahead using a movable grip at the top and can be attached to the hardpoints on the thighs.[9][10][16][31]
  • GN Field Hand Grenade
Several GN Field Hand Grenades can be stored in the weapon racks on both sides of the waist.[10][11][16] This seems to be the same grenade as used by the GNX-609T GN-XIII that releases four disc-shaped objects when thrown.[10][17][33] These discs and the grenade's cap then explode and disperse a substance that creates a temporarily GN Field-like effect that renders enemy's beam attacks useless.[17][33]

Special Equipment & Features

  • Automaton Container
Optional equipment attached to the hardpoint on the Ahead's rear waist in place of the rear waist thruster.[1][6][16][20] The container is loaded with around 12 Automatons, which are unmanned machines that can be used for anti-personnel combat.[1][8][16][20] The Automatons transported by the Ahead are of a new model that operates using the GN Particles stored in their GN Condensers.[1][6][7][8] The Ahead can either drop the Automatons from the attached container at the destination, or release the container when close to the destination and have the container flies and land at the destination before the Automatons are deployed.[1][20][34] The Ahead's pilot can monitor the status of each Automaton through the mobile suit's cockpit computer.[1]
  • Heat Source Blocking Cloak
A special blue-colored cloak that the Ahead and the GNX-609T GN-XIII wrap around themselves to conceal their heat sources in space.[35][36]
  • Long-Range Backpack & Long-Range Backpack II
Developed using data from the GNX-704T/FS Ahead Forcing Scout Type, they are optional booster units for long-range travelling.[6][9][16][27] Attached to the cone at the back of the GN Drive Tau, they drastically improve the Ahead's travelling range and are equipped with large GN Condensers as well as verniers.[6][9][10][16] The Long-Range Backpack II is an improved version of the Long-Range Backpack, with added dome-like section at the top and longer travelling range.[10][16] The Ahead equipped with the Long-Range Backpack is known as "Ahead Long-Range Type I", and is used by Andrei Smirnov when he accompanied Louise Halevy's GNMA-0001V Regnant and Mr. Bushido's GNX-Y901TW Susanowo to the Eclipse space colony at Lagrange 5.[10][16][37] The Ahead is known as "Ahead Long-Range Type II" when equipped with the Long-Range Backpack II, and is used by Andrei when he left the A-Laws' fleet together with Louise's Regnant, Revive Revival's GNZ-003 Gadessa and Hiling Care's GNZ-005 Garazzo.[10][16][31]

History

The Ahead was introduced in AD 2312 as a general-purpose mobile suit exclusive to the autonomous peacekeeping force, the A-Laws. Prior to the appearance of the reborn Celestial Being, the Ahead's missions mainly consisted of destroying anti-Earth Sphere Federation dissidents, such as the Katharon and its older mobile suits. When the A-Laws fought with Katharon, and later the reborn Celestial Being, the Ahead was often seen leading the GNX-609T GN-XIIIs into battle. Though there were some teams that consisted entirely of Aheads. At its peak, the A-Laws had about 100 Aheads.[11] The A-Laws was disbanded and the Ahead series discontinued by the new government administration when the autonomous peacekeeping force's wrongdoings were exposed to the world.

Variants

See also

Gallery

Linearts

Anime

Movie

Illustrations & Artwork

Games

Gunpla

Notes & Trivia

  • The DX Mechanics noted that if the 3rd Generation Gundam's power is valued at 100 points, then the Ahead and 3.5 Generation's power rating would be 140 and 150 points respectively.
  • Like the GN-003 Gundam Kyrios and GN-007 Arios Gundam, the Ahead is a MS that is slightly taller compared to the other units of its faction.

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 26, The Angels' Second Advent
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Gundam 00 Official Website Ahead Profile
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mobile Suit Gundam 00N Chapter 2
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Mechanics Final' Book
  5. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 43, Entangled Yearnings
  6. ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 'Dengeki Data Collection - Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Second Season' Book
  7. ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Data Archives' Book
  8. ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20 8.21 8.22 8.23 8.24 HG00 1/144 GNX-704T Ahead model kit manual
  9. ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Archives Second Season' Book
  10. ↑ 10.00 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 10.08 10.09 10.10 10.11 10.12 10.13 10.14 10.15 10.16 10.17 10.18 'Veda ~Mobile Suit Gundam 00~ "Ultimate" Art Works II' Book
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Mechanics 2nd' Book
  12. ↑ HG00 1/144 GNX-609T GN-XIII A-Laws Type & 1/144 GNX-609T GN-XIII ESF Type model kit manuals
  13. ↑ MS development chart from 'Gundam Weapons - Mobile Suit Gundam 00V Special Edition' book
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 'Dengeki Data Collection - Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Side Stories' Book
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Gundam 00 G-ROOMS Chapter 9
  16. ↑ 16.00 16.01 16.02 16.03 16.04 16.05 16.06 16.07 16.08 16.09 16.10 16.11 16.12 16.13 16.14 16.15 16.16 16.17 16.18 16.19 16.20 16.21 16.22 16.23 16.24 16.25 16.26 16.27 16.28 16.29 16.30 16.31 16.32 16.33 16.34 The Official Gundam Perfect File Vol. 9– GNX-704T Ahead Mechanic File
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 27, Twin Drive
  18. ↑ The Official Gundam Perfect File Vol. 5– GNX-603T GN-X Mechanic File
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Japanese Gundam.Info Website Ahead Series Profile
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 30, Homeland Burning
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Gundam 00 Official Website Ahead Sakigake Profile
  22. ↑ HG00 1/144 GNX-704T/AC  Mr. Bushido's Ahead model kit manual
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 HG00 1/144 GNX-704T/SP   Ahead Smultron model kit manual
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 Gundam 00V Official Website Mechanic Page
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Mobile Suit Gundam 00V Vol.021 GNX-Y802T Neo-Hed
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 'Gundam Weapons - Mobile Suit Gundam 00V Special Edition' book
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Mobile Suit Gundam 00V Vol.014 GNX-704T/FS Ahead Forcing Scout Type
  28. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 00N Chapter 10
  29. ↑ Gundam 00 Movie Official Website GN-XIV Profile
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 38, Assault on Memento Mori
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.3 31.4 31.5 31.6 31.7 Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 47, For the Future
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 HG00 1/144 GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type-F model kit manual
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 33.3 33.4 The Official Gundam Perfect File Vol. 60– GNX-609T GN-XIII Mechanic File
  34. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 41, Prelude to Tragedy
  35. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 36, 00's Voice
  36. ↑ Japanese Gundam.Info Website GN-XIII Profile
  37. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Episode 46, The Door of Change

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GN-000 0 Gundam | GN-0000 00 Gundam | GN-0000+GNR-010 00 Raiser | GN-001RE Gundam Exia Repair | GN-001REII Gundam Exia Repair II | GN-006 Cherudim Gundam | GN-006GNHW/R Cherudim Gundam GNHW/R | GN-007 Arios Gundam | GN-007GNHW/M Arios Gundam GNHW/M | GN-008 Seravee Gundam | GN-008GNHW/B Seravee Gundam GNHW/B | GN-009 Seraphim Gundam | GN-009GNHW/B Seraphim Gundam GNHW/B | GNR-101A GN Archer
Aircraft / Spacecraft
GNR-010 0 Raiser
Transporter / Supply Ship
Lab Transport | VTOL Craft
Cruiser / Mother Ship
CBS-74 Ptolemaios 2
Earth Sphere Federation / A-Laws / Innovators
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
AEU-05OP AEU Hellion Orbit Package | AEU-09 AEU Enact | CB-0000G/C Reborns Gundam | GNW-20000 Arche Gundam | GNX-609T GN-XIII | GNX-704T Ahead | GNX-704T/AC Ahead Sakigake | GNX-704T/SP Ahead Smultron | GNX-U02X Masurao | GNX-Y901TW Susanowo | GNZ-003 Gadessa | GNZ-004 Gaga | GNZ-005 Garazzo | GNZ-007 Gaddess | MSJ-06II-C/B Tieren High Mobility Type B | MSJ-06III-A Tieren All Region Type | SVMS-01 Union Flag
Mobile Armor
GNMA-04B11 Trilobite | GNMA-0001V Regnant | GNMA-Y0001 Empruss | MAJ-V34 Jiachong
Other
Automatons
Aircraft
Commander VTOL | Passenger Plane
Ship
Bering-class
Transporter / Supply Ship
Ural-class
Cruiser / Mother Ship
Celestial Being | EDI-402 Laohu | ESF-SC01 Baikal-class | Guyana-class | Virginia-class
Super Weapon
Memento Mori
Katharon
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
AEU-05/05 AEU Hellion Perpetuum | AEU-09 AEU Enact | AEU-09OP AEU Enact Orbit Package | AEU-09T AEU Enact Commander Type | MSER-04 Anf | MSJ-06II-A Tieren Ground Type | MSJ-06II-C Tieren High Mobility Type | MSJ-06II-C/B Tieren High Mobility Type B | MSJ-06II-E Tieren Space Type | VMS-15 Union Realdo | VMS-15OP Union Realdo Orbit Package | SVMS-01 Union Flag | SVMS-01OP Union Flag Orbit Package
Transporter / Supply Ship
Ural-class
Cruiser / Mother Ship
EDI-402 Laohu | Virginia-class
Wang Company
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
GNW-003 Gundam Throne Drei
Transporter / Supply Ship
GNW-003/SH Liang | Private VTOL
Cruiser / Mother Ship
Trinity Mothership
Kingdom of Suille
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
AEU-09RG AEU Enact Suille Palace Guard Type
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