Gundam Naming Conventions

[Racheal]

Originally Posted by ths1138

Actually, Chaos is considered a Greek God as well. If you check the genealogy of the Greek Gods, you will know that Chaos was the first being in existence. From Chaos, came Gaia (Earth), and from Gaia, came Uranus (Sky).

Abyss isn't the name of a Greek God as far as I can tell, but the word "Chaos (in Greek)" actually means "Abyss (in English)" in Greek. If you check the meaning of the word "Chaos", you will find that an archaic meaning of "Chaos" is "Abyss".

ths1138

Well i can think of a few that fits the theme,

Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces. Sanctuary as well for good measure.

[Depresionist]

Originally Posted by Racheal

Well i can think of a few that fits the theme,

Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces. Sanctuary as well for good measure.

That's like Wing =/

[Racheal]

Originally Posted by Depresionist

That's like Wing =/

Whichever is left over. There are plenty of names from legends to go around.

[Shiryuu]

Zeus G (I think) is already in G Gundam, so we can't use that... so how about Jupiter Gundam?

PLANT Gundam- a gundam the size of a colony
RX-01- Super weak and almost useless gundam prototype

[Scherazade]

Originally Posted by SUPARSTARX

Where do they really come up with the codenames for the Gundam mobile suits? (Impulse, Strike, Aegis, Providence, etc)
What names would you give?

Assuming that you want an answer plausible within the confines of the show, the first five GAT-X machines were most likely code named for their role. Strike is a multi-function assualt unit, Buster is a long range artilery unit, Aegis is the command unit [with a versatile array of weaponry for short, mid, and long range combat], Duel is a close combat unit, and Blitz is a stealth/fswift attack unit. The second set of GAT-X machines seemed to be named more for intimidatation.

The ZGMF-X machines Freedom and Justice are named after ideals and were primarily meant to be symbols. Providence, since it was kept secret may have originally been an "ace in the hole" for ZAFT in case things weren't going their way. One definition for providence is "care or preparation in advance; foresight" [dictionary.com] Dreadnought was probably named for the number of beam weapons it has. Regenerate is named for it's ability to "regenerate" lost limbs.

Saviour was probably named in a similar fashion to Providence, an ace in the hole to bail them out of trouble. Impulse is not clear, but it describes its pilot quite well. Chaos, Gaia, and Abyss have been covered and I have nothing to add to that.

[Evan]

Bandai should make a Haro Gundam!

Haro beam saber~
Haro thrusters~
Haro missiles~
Haro plasma laser beams~

[[DOT].L]

Originally Posted by <EvAnGeLiOn>

Bandai should make a Haro Gundam!

Haro beam saber~
Haro thrusters~
Haro missiles~
Haro plasma laser beams~

this will effectively laugh all the opponents to death even before the actual combat begins..

[FlyByNite]

Isn't there a photoshop image of a death-star size Haro shooting beams out of it somewhere?

[Neaco]

Originally Posted by FlyByNite

Isn't there a photoshop image of a death-star size Haro shooting beams out of it somewhere?

yea, I made that one lol.

here it is if you missed it.

[Scherazade]

Can we at least attempt to stay on topic?

[2Die4]

Hey Neaco Why didn't put pink haro instead....Well Pink haro always pops up more in SEED than the other haro and by the way, Nice pics....So where u put the batteries?

[FlyByNite]

Originally Posted by Neaco

yea, I made that one lol.

here it is if you missed it.

heh, I love that pic. I know we won't see Haro's really firing beams I really HOPE that pink-chan fights english-speaking Haro in Destiny.

I will worship Fukada for all of time if that happens...

[dreamless]

Originally Posted by Shiryuu

Zeus G (I think) is already in G Gundam, so we can't use that... so how about Jupiter Gundam?

PLANT Gundam- a gundam the size of a colony
RX-01- Super weak and almost useless gundam prototype

G Gundam definitely has some kickass Gundam names, my favorite are those DG Gundam names from martial art novels/movies, 獅王争覇 , 天剣絶刀, 笑伽江湖

oh, and re-using Gundam names seem not that big a deal anyway, there was a Freedom Gundam in G Gundam too, and that obviously doesn't stop them from using the name "Freedom" in SEED

[Depresionist]

Originally Posted by dreamless

G Gundam definitely has some kickass Gundam names, my favorite are those DG Gundam names from martial art novels/movies, 獅王争覇 , 天剣絶刀, 笑伽江湖

oh, and re-using Gundam names seem not that big a deal anyway, there was a Freedom Gundam in G Gundam too, and that obviously doesn't stop them from using the name "Freedom" in SEED

I think you mean G-Saviour ^^

[Dark Crusader]

Vengence - I just like the sound of it. I also get a good picture of one mencing looking gundam in my mind when I think of it. It could really fit in any where. Either those guys who crashed Junis 7 into Earth (they seemed to have the resources to get their hands on those enhanced GINNS, solar flare motors, and a ship to get them there), The EA Junius 7 having crashed on them, or ZAFT (Junius 7, multiple nuke attacks/attempts).

Retribution - Also sounds cool. Same motives for the Vengence Gundam it just sounds cooler.

Purity - Go blue cosmos

Divine Gundam - Also sounds cool.

[[DOT].L]

i still like the idea of a jesus gundam better..

[DarkMirage]

Originally Posted by Scherazade

Providence, since it was kept secret may have originally been an "ace in the hole" for ZAFT in case things weren't going their way. One definition for providence is "care or preparation in advance; foresight" [dictionary.com]

Providence is a theological term referring to the rule of God.

[srb]

And who wouldn't want to give their people Justice, Freedom and Providence?

Oh Patrick Zala, you big softie you!

[Hisoka??]

if i am not wrong abyss can mean an implication to hopelessness and despair so that might explain abit but i dun not think of it as a greek god or something oh if you read dragonlance then it can indicate the place where to evil goddess lives

[Scherazade]

Originally Posted by DarkMirage

Providence is a theological term referring to the rule of God.

Yes, that is one definition, but not the only one. It's really up to personal interpretation. You are free to look the word up yourself.

prov·i·dence
n.

1. Care or preparation in advance; foresight.
2. Prudent management; economy.
3. The care, guardianship, and control exercised by a deity; divine direction: “Some sought the key to history in the working of divine providence” (William Ebenstein).
4. Providence God.