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The XXXG-01S Shenlong Gundam (aka Shenlong, Nataku, or Gundam Zero-Five) is mobile suit introduced in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing and piloted by Chang Wufei.

Technology & Combat Characteristics[]

The Shenlong Gundam is built by Master O of the L5 Colonies. Reflecting the philosophy of Master O who specializes in machine's drive systems, the Shenlong excels in close combat and has high agility. For this reason, it has the highest level of fighting ability out of the five Gundams, with its joints' range of motion enough to reproduce Chinese martial arts. Its primary armament consisted of head-mounted vulcans, a Chinese/Japanese style "beam glaive", a shield on the left arm, and a Chinese inspired "Dragon Fang" on the right forearm.

Armaments[]

  • Vulcan Gun
A pair of shell-firing armament built into the head. Low offensive power, only used to restrict enemy movement, and lay down a wall of suppressive fire due to their rapid fire capability.
  • Beam Glaive
The Shenlong Gundam's main weapon in close combat.[1] This naginata-like weapon is stored on the Gundam's back when not in use. The beam blade at its tip can pierce its target's weak spots with pinpoint precision.[1]
  • Dragon Fang
A claw-like weapon shaped like a dragon's head, it is mounted on the right forearm and flips forward when in use. The Dragon Fang can be extended for medium-range combat as the right arm has additional segments folded in the shoulder. It is often used for crushing enemies and mounts a pair of flamethrowers, adding to the dragon motif. The Dragon Fang was not part of the Shenlong's original design, as it was originally constructed with a standard right arm identical to the left before being armed with weapons.
  • Flamethrower
Built into the sides of the dragon fang, the pair of flamethrowers are short-to-medium range weapons. They can be used as part of the deadly "Dragon Fang Fire" attack, in which the Shenlong Gundam seizes its target with the Dragon Fang and then fires a burst from the flamethrowers, melting the enemy's armor.
  • Shenlong Shield
The simple and compact design of this shield attests to the mobile suit's emphasis on melee combat.[1] It can also be thrown as an offensive weapon.
  • Beam Cannon
A large, long range weapon originally used by the OZ-12SMS Taurus, it fires a powerful beam that can destroy even Gundanium armor.
  • Beam Saber
A handheld weapon that emits a blade-shaped beam for close combat. It was used in "Episode Zero" manga, due to fact the Shenlong had yet to be equipped with proper weapons at the time.
  • Dober Gun
A weapon borrowed from Meilan Long's Tallgeese Zi-Long, it is an accurate, high-powered, long-range gun. This powerful weapon is clip-fed and has a huge recoil when fired.

Special Equipment & Features[]

  • Fighting Sight
A unique sensor system installed in the shoulders and chest. During combat, it instantly calculates the precise position, movement, and weak points of an opponent.
  • Self-Destruct System
The Shenlong Gundam was built to self-destruct should the pilot choose to. A remote detonator is placed within the cockpit and if a dire situation arrives, the pilot can destroy the Mobile Suit. The system was designed to overload its power systems and has enough explosive power to destroy several city blocks. It's a last option tactic if the pilot is incapable of protecting the Mobile Suit, while not allowing it to fall into enemy hands. It also can be used as one large explosive device to eradicate large targets.

History[]

The Shenlong Gundam was design and constructed by Master O in the L5 colony cluster. As the Shenlong Gundam was nearing completion, Meilan Long, who was Wufei's wife and had taken the name of "Nataku," headed out in the Tallgeese Zi-Long when the colony was attacked. Unfortunately, the ensuing battle took its toll on Nataku, and she later died in Wufei's arms. Her death caused Wufei to take up the role of piloting Shenlong against the United Earth Sphere Alliance and OZ. Throughout the conflict, Wufei affectionately called the Shenlong Gundam "Nataku" after his deceased wife.

After he made Earthfall during Operation Meteor in April, AC 195, Wufei used the Shenlong to attack OZ naval forces around China and India, moving south to attack the Lake Victoria Base in Africa. Wufei continued to attack OZ bases with the Shenlong and uncovered a plot by OZ officials to leak the location of a secret meeting of the United Earth Sphere Alliance leaders and to trick the Gundams into assassinating them.

Unfortunately, Wufei and his Shenlong arrived at New Edwards too late to warn the other Gundam pilots of OZ's treachery. Heero Yuy mistakenly killed many of the Alliance's dovish faction using his XXXG-01W Wing Gundam, allowing the war hawks to seize control. In the aftermath, Wufei decided that the quickest way to end the hostilities was to kill OZ's leader Treize Khushrenada, and attacked his fleet using Shenlong. Trieze challenged Wufei to a duel, outside of a Mobile Suit, which Wufei accepts. Wufei was defeated, but Treize spared his life due to his bravery in accepting the duel. Wufei then escaped into the sea in the Shenlong, with doubts in his mind about his own strength. Returning to Asia, Wufei assisted local guerrillas fighting against OZ with his Shenlong and eventually regained his confidence.

As the war in the colonies began to heat up, Wufei linked up with Duo Maxwell and Quatre Raberba Winner to attack a spaceport in Singapore and return to space. The Shenlong, which was designed for combat on Earth, fared poorly in space, and multiple sorties took their toll on the Gundam. The Shenlong was finally disabled when Wufei attacked OZ's lunar base. Wufei was taken prisoner, but the Shenlong was secretly upgraded by the five Gundam scientists, who were also captive there, into the XXXG-01S2 Altron Gundam.

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Notes & Trivia[]

  • The initial design draft of the Shenlong Gundam was to follow the nationality trend from Mobile Fighter G Gundam. Shenlong Gundam's design was "Chinese" and was based on the GF13-011NC Dragon Gundam.
  • "Shenlong" literally means "god dragon" in Chinese.
  • The Shenlong Gundam was the only Gundam of the original five to not feature any clavicle-mounted weaponry such as missiles or machine guns.
  • The dragon and flame motifs may be a reference to Nezha, a Chinese war god. This can be further seen with it being referred to as Nataku, which is a name for him in the Japanese language.
  • Prior to its eventual High Grade After Colony kit announcement in the HOBBY NEXT PHASE 2022 Spring online event, the Shenlong Gundam has become a subject of general ridicule (in both Japanese and the International fandom) ever since the reveal of the banner posted by Bandai Spirits' Twitter page in February 3, 2021, where it was promoting all of the High Grade After Colony and Real Grade Gundam Wing model kits (as of February 2021) with the hypothetical HGAC Shenlong obviously omitted since it was not confirmed for production at the time.

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1/100 HG Gundam Wing XXXG-01S Shenlong Gundam model kit manual

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