Gundam Book Club

Have you ever wondered what Katoki, Takahashi and Asano were thinking as they made Sentinel? What were their influences? What did they think of the world of Gundam? And what is Stream Base and why is it so important to the world of Gundam? This episode will delve in and try to answer these burning questions.  

Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten, or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates. It does not claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email [email protected] with any questions.

References/Show Notes:

1. https://www.zeonic-republic.net/?page_id=9089
2. Model Graphix Special Edition “Gundam Wars III”: Gundam Sentinel The Battle of “Real Gundam”. Pg 304-319.
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinsengumi
4. Gundam Sentinel: Confession of Alice. Pg.240-264.
5. https://www.zeonic-republic.net/?p=9107
6. https://www.zimmerit.moe/streambase-riding-the-gunpla-boom-in-the-early-days-of-gundam-model-mania/

Gundam Sentinel delved into various themes including what defines sentience.  A.L.I.C.E. is the AI that was developed and incorporated by the EFF into the design of Superior Gundam.  Recent developments in machine learning are available on cell phones and personal computers including machine learning.  Now, consumers can access large language models (or LLMs) for free including programs such as ChatGPT-3 by Open Ai.

Another Gundam podcast I enjoy is Colony Drop.  A few months ago, they had an episode that examined story ideas for Gundam using ChatGPT-3.     Naturally, I decided to give it a try for stories that revolve around Gundam Sentinel.

Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten, or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates. It does not claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email [email protected] with any questions.

References/Show Notes:
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligence
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_learning
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turing_test 

This episode covers the short manga story by Kondoh san featuring the immortal Frederick Braun.  This story is set in UC 0079 in the waning days of the One Year War.  Zeon forces are preparing for a special operation deep in Solomon.  Braun was ordered to complete this desperate mission, but will he be able to complete it?  Or will he meet his own nightmare at Solomon/ソロモンの悪夢 (sorry I had to do it)?

Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten, or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates. It does not claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email [email protected] with any questions.

References/Show Notes:
https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Operation_Buran_U.C._0079
https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/RX-78-3_Gundam_%22G-3%22
https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Frederick_F._Brown
https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/MA-05HG_Buran
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ビグロ
https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/PMX-005_Breda
https://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/gearadoga/ams-119a1.htm (Masaru Kamata)

The Wow Cool Robot podcast inspired me to make this episode.  Gundam Sentinel is my all-time favorite Gundam side story so it only makes sense to do an episode devoted to my ranking of the mobile suits designed by Katoki san and others.    Please remember, this tier list is my personal opinion.  I'm sure some of you will disagree wholeheartedly.  If you are interested, please let me know what you think and share your own rank lists on social media.

Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten, or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates. It does not claim to own Gundam or any of tits copyrights or trademarks.  Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Yes, it has been a minute or seven months, but who's counting? This episode is another story featuring the exploits of Captain Braun between the events of Gundam Double Zeta and Char's Counterattack.

By the way, I said his right arm was hit.  My bad, I meant left 😅

Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten, or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates. It does not claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email [email protected] with any questions.

References/Show Notes:

https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Side_Operation_of_the_Zeon_U.C._0092

https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/PMS-007_Jaguar_I

https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/PMX-005_Breda

https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/RAX-778_G-Ray
 
https://www.zimmerit.moe/kazuhisa-kondo-interview-gundam-mecha-advanced-operation/?fbclid=IwAR0TVgBvqNbnTBBrdWmH2K9iCfVKeOpfgVdlnKRe7wJDk5cInXGW31ClJAA

https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Gundam_Wiki:Technology

I thought we were done with Sentinel too.  However,  Zeonic Scanlations unearthed some new revelations and I had to discuss them all.  Bombshells like the pesky copyrights issue, and why was Sentinel put into an indefinite hold.  They will all be covered in this episode of Gundam Sentinel Podcast (I'm sorry, Gundam Book Club).

Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten, or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used in accordance with the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Reference:

http://www.zeonic-republic.net/?p=9107

http://www.zeonic-republic.net/?page_id=9089

Model Graphix Gundam Wars II  - Mission ZZ

Model Graphix Special Edition "Gundam Wars III" - Gundam Sentinel The Battle of "Real Gundam".

Surprise! I found a one-off manga by Kazuhisa Kondo. It was released in 1992 and is one of the first manga in the UC continuity that happened outside of the Earth Sphere. It features Axis units led by two famous Zeon aces against a Gundam unit piloted by a mysterious figure near Jupiter...

Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Reference:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuhisa_Kondo (English version)

https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/近藤和久 (Japanese version)

https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Jupiter_(Zeus)_in_Operation_Titan_U.C._0083

https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Jupiter_Energy_Fleet

This episode is a wrap up for season 4 with my impressions of the manga the Dogs of War.  How does it connects to Char's counterattack and how it may (or may not) fit into the Universal Century continuity?

Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Reference:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuhisa_Kondo (English version)

https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/近藤和久 (Japanese version)

Last chapter.   Finally. The Dogs of War were split into two groups. Will the Neo Zeon special ops team be able to complete their mission to retrieve nuclear warheads? Or will the Federation Forces and the G-Commander be successful? Check the next episode to find out?

Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Reference:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuhisa_Kondo (English version)

https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/近藤和久 (Japanese version)

The special ops team led by Captain Braun begin their approach to the former Zeon mine. The federation transports arrive on the scene and launch their MS... Including the massive G-Commander.

Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Reference:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuhisa_Kondo (English version)

https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/近藤和久 (Japanese version)

https://www.zimmerit.moe/kazuhisa-kondo-interview-gundam-mecha-advanced-operation/

https://www.houston.org/news/houston-tranquility-base-here-eagle-has-landed

https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/MSF-007_Gundam_Mk-III

https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/FA-007GIII_Full_Armor_Gundam_Mk-III

https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Zeta_Gundam_Mobile_Suit_Variations

https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Reborn-One_Hundred