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Last_Hope · 2011-02-19, 05:35

If GN stands for Gundam particles then it actually make sense to call the humanoid robots that use GN-particles for Gundam (machines). If so, then I got to say that 00 usage of the name Gundam is the most logical one.

monster · 2011-02-19, 06:07

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Originally Posted by Last_Hope

If GN stands for Gundam particles then it actually make sense to call the humanoid robots that use GN-particles for Gundam (machines). If so, then I got to say that 00 usage of the name Gundam is the most logical one.

But are all such machines named Gundam?

brightman · 2011-02-19, 07:40

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Originally Posted by Last_Hope

If GN stands for Gundam particles then it actually make sense to call the humanoid robots that use GN-particles for Gundam (machines). If so, then I got to say that 00 usage of the name Gundam is the most logical one.

"Gundam Nucleus" particles actually. But why is that? So if cars use gasoline it makes most sense to call them 'gas'?

Plus it doesn't really explain why GN particles are called "Gundam Nucleus" particles, so it doesn't explain the name Gundam at all.

Anyway, the 00 usage is basically the same as FC's and AC's... The suit is named after something special that is used by the suit (Gundarium/Gundanium/Gundam Nucleus Particles).

SonicSP · 2011-02-19, 14:14

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Originally Posted by Last_Hope

If GN stands for Gundam particles then it actually make sense to call the humanoid robots that use GN-particles for Gundam (machines). If so, then I got to say that 00 usage of the name Gundam is the most logical one.

I think it's most likely that Aeolia created the name Gundam randomly (as far as we know at the moment at least) for the legendary machines that will conduct the symbolic intervention phase of the Plan, he then decided to name the special particles that he discovered that these machines will be using after them, since they're sort of byproducts of the Gundam (it may not be the case anymore if the technology spreads to everyone but CB would ideally want to keep it for themselves and associate it strongly with their Gundam as part as their entire symbolism), which would likely be the reasoning for the Gundam Nucleus name since the GN Particles were created by Celestial Being as things that their legendary Gundams would use to complete their goals.

This is likely only from CB's POV of course, the ESF may have decided to keep the technical Gundam Nucleus name for scientific purposes but aren't going to follow in with the Gundam symbolism thingy that associated with CB as far as their mobile suits go. So in the end it's all symbolism and how different factions use that symbolism.

Who knows, maybe he thought "guns" plus a large powerful "dam" was good syllables to form for the mobile weapons he want to be absurdly powerful? lol

Washu-Chan · 2011-02-19, 23:00

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Originally Posted by Last_Hope

If GN stands for Gundam particles then it actually make sense to call the humanoid robots that use GN-particles for Gundam (machines). If so, then I got to say that 00 usage of the name Gundam is the most logical one.

GN Particles = Lacus Dust

Last_Hope · 2011-02-20, 06:31

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Originally Posted by brightman

"Gundam Nucleus" particles actually. But why is that? So if cars use gasoline it makes most sense to call them 'gas'?

Well, it´s not uncommon to say gasoline car, electrical car and so forth to specify what you´re talking about.

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Plus it doesn't really explain why GN particles are called "Gundam Nucleus" particles, so it doesn't explain the name Gundam at all.

I don´t think it´s necessary to explain why the original was named "XXX" to explain why something else was named after it.

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Anyway, the 00 usage is basically the same as FC's and AC's... The suit is named after something special that is used by the suit (Gundarium/Gundanium/Gundam Nucleus Particles).

That I can only agree with, it´s true after all.

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Who knows, maybe he thought "guns" plus a large powerful "dam" was good syllables to form for the mobile weapons he want to be absurdly powerful? lol

I feel a little bad about just quoting this when your excellent post was about so much more but I don´t really have anything else to add to that rather than to say. "Hmm, you could very much be right about that." Whilst this is really funny and I somewhat wish it were true.

brightman · 2011-02-20, 09:30

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Well, it´s not uncommon to say gasoline car, electrical car and so forth to specify what you´re talking about.

Yeah, but if "Gundam" is indeed named after "Gundam Nucleus Particles" like you suggested (and not the other way around as SonicSP suggested), then it doesn't make much sense, which was my point. Calling a car a Gasoline Car or Electrical Car is different from calling a car a "gasoline" or a "battery".

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I don´t think it´s necessary to explain why the original was named "XXX" to explain why something else was named after it.

The thread is about what the word "Gundam" means in the various timelines, so I added that thought in since I don't think AD ever addressed that issue.

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Who knows, maybe he thought "guns" plus a large powerful "dam" was good syllables to form for the mobile weapons he want to be absurdly powerful? lol

That's basically how Tomino came up with the name...

Deacon Blues · 2011-02-20, 10:57

Thank God it's not Gunboy like he originally wanted... Makes me wonder what the acronym would be for that...

Generally
Universal
Nefarious
Beasts
Over
Yonder

Then again there is For the Barrel that uses his old name :P

SonicSP · 2011-02-20, 18:32

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That's basically how Tomino came up with the name...

That's basically the pun.

GundamFan0083 · 2011-02-20, 20:55

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Originally Posted by Zerowinger

anyone that can paste me the full meanning of the word GUNDAM pleasE ? =)

I believe it was originally short for Gundanium alloy, which referred to the metal it was made from.

In reality I think it stands for:

Generates
Unlimited
New
DVDs
Anime
Manga

SonicSP · 2011-02-20, 21:12

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Originally Posted by GundamFan0083

I believe it was originally short for Gundanium alloy, which referred to the metal it was made from.

In reality I think it stands for:

Generates
Unlimited
New
DVDs
Anime
Manga

That's a good one.

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