GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam

The GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam is one of the five prototype mobile suits developed under the Earth Alliance’s G Project in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. Unlike the Duel or Buster, which focus on versatility and ranged firepower, the Blitz is designed as a stealth and infiltration unit, giving it a highly specialized role on the battlefield. It was among the four Gundams stolen by ZAFT during the Heliopolis raid and came into the hands of pilot Nicol Amalfi.

The Blitz’s most distinctive feature is its Mirage Colloid stealth system, which allows it to bend light around its body and effectively vanish from sensors and visual detection. This ability makes it extremely dangerous in ambushes, as it can strike without warning and disappear before enemies can retaliate. Its design favors speed and agility, supporting quick strikes rather than prolonged engagements.

For weaponry, the Blitz Gundam carries the Gleipnir anchor, a clawed grappling weapon mounted on its forearm that can pierce and immobilize enemy units. Its primary offensive system is the Trikeros, a shield equipped with multiple weapons including a beam rifle, beam saber, and lancer darts. This integrated armament makes the Blitz capable of both ranged and close-quarters attacks, all while keeping its offensive tools compact and efficient.

In the story, Nicol Amalfi uses the Blitz to great effect in ZAFT’s battles against the Archangel and Kira Yamato’s Strike Gundam. However, the Blitz’s specialized nature also highlights its limitations, as the Mirage Colloid system consumes large amounts of energy and leaves the suit reliant on surprise tactics. Despite its eventual destruction, the Blitz Gundam is remembered as one of the most unique and iconic machines of the G Project, representing the stealth and unconventional warfare side of the Earth Alliance’s experimental mobile suits.