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G-Saviour: The Gundam Novel

In the midst of a global food crisis in Universal Century 0223, a war erupts between the Congressional Armed Forces and Side 8 Settlement of Gaea. Amidst the chaos, former CONSENT pilot Mark Curran takes the helm, leading the fight against the CAF with the latest Illuminati mobile suit, the G-Saviour, to aid Gaean scientist Cynthia Graves.

The Novel Adaptation

Written by Yoshie Kawahara and illustrated by Masahisa Suzuki, the G-Saviour novel adaptation was published by Shueisha in two volumes from December 2000 to January 2001. While it follows the film’s events, additional material has been added to flesh out the story, offering a unique perspective on the Universal Century timeline.

Story Overview

The novel delves into the world of G-Saviour, where Mark Curran, a skilled pilot, finds himself at the forefront of the battle against the CAF. With the G-Saviour mobile suit, he must navigate the complexities of war and politics, all while uncovering the secrets behind the conflict.

Volume Breakdown

The novel is divided into two volumes, each containing several chapters that explore different aspects of the story.

Volume 1

• Prologue
• Chapter 1: Intruder
• Chapter 2: False Accusations
• Chapter 3: Escape
• Chapter 4: Launch
• Special Supplement: Report of G-Saviour

Volume 2

• Chapter 1: Flower Garden
• Chapter 2: Beyond Revelations
• Chapter 3: Mobile Weapon
• Chapter 4: Saviour
• Chapter 5: A New Garden

Characters

• Mark Curran
• Cynthia Graves
• Jack Halle
• General Garneaux
• Franz Dieter
• Kobi
• Mimi Devere
• Casper D. McGregor
• Ann Kiju

Mobile Units

• Illuminati/Side 8 (Gaea)
  • Mobile Weapons: G-SAVIOUR (Origin Mode, Space Mode, Terrain Mode, Terrain Mode Hover Type), I-SAVIOUR Illusion, RGM-196 Freedom
  • Vehicles and Support Units: Nimbus
• CONSENT (Congress of Settlement Nations)
  • Mobile Weapons: CAMS-13 MS-Rai, CAMW-13 MW-Rai, CCMS-03 Bugu
  • Vehicles and Support Units: Space MS Carrier, Shuttle, Ulysses, Hydro-Gen
• Civilians
  • Mobile Weapons: MMS-DS209 Guppy

Trivia

• The novel differs from the film in several plot elements, offering a unique take on the Universal Century timeline.
• The story features connections to previous events in the Universal Century timeline, including Operation British.

Editions

• ISBN 4-08-630018-4
• ISBN 4-08-630023-0