BB Senshi Sangokuden

is the SD Gundam series for 2007 and the 18th work in the Musha Gundam series.

The story will take place in Three Kingdoms like the original Chinese literature but the Three Kingdoms have different names. So far two chapters have come under this title.

Outline

"BB Senshi" 20th aniversary commemorative work. A SD Gundam work with the motif of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". The various mobile suits become "actors"(演者) to take on the roles of various characters of the chinese literature, this further emphasize Sangokuden as "a performance of Romance of the Three Kingdoms by the SD Gundams". The usual name "頑駄無"(Gundam) used in the "Sengokuden" series has been replaced with the katakana "ガンダム"(Gundam). The warring states world view closely resembles that of the "Sengokuden" series.

In "Mirisha", the stage of "Sangokuden", there exist 130 scrolls of historical text. In the current time they are called "G Chronicle (G記)". It reveals that "Mirisha" was the country "Abram" (from the "Sengokuden" series) in the past and the first emperor is "Hakuryuu Taitei" from Shin SD Sengokuden Densetsu no Daishougun Hen however this crossover was not explained in the main story. (Therefore it could probably mean this is another "Abram" of a parallel world like that of Musharetsuden) [Stated in Hobby Japan July issue 2007.]

The series was announced to be released in a number of territories, including Japan, Korea, America and Australia. [http://hobby-midori-apron.com/img-ap/47-hobby/P5171579.MOV] . However, as of 2008 only releases in Asian regions have followed. A range of related merchandise has been produced including modelling tools, snack foods and orange juice.

Koichi Tokita drew the first chapter of the manga titled nihongo|"SD Gundam Sangokuden Fuuun Gouketsu Hen"|SDガンダム三国伝　風雲豪傑編|SD Gundam Romance Of The Three Kingdoms: Gathering of the Heroes Chapter which was serialized in volumes 7 to 12 of Comic Bom Bom in 2007. Kentarō Yano continues with the second chapter of the series titled nihongo|"SD Gundam Sangokuden Eiyuu Gekitotsu Hen"|SDガンダム三国伝 英雄激突編|SD Gundam Romance Of The Three Kingdoms: Clash of the Heroes Chapter which will serialize in Kerokero Ace from volume 2 onwards. [As stated on the artist's site: http://www.catnet.ne.jp/yanoken/]

Story

* Gathering of the Heroes ChapterIt was the times of war in the continent of Mirisha, a time where the three kingdoms of Shou, Gou and Giga struggle for power and authority. Before the three countries become established, the rebellion of the Yellow Scarves has allowed Toutaku to seize control over the government, he killed Reitei the emperor of that time and stole the "Gyokuji (玉璽)", then promoted himself to Prime Minister spreading tyranny through the land. But a year after, the anti-Toutaku spirits are on the rise because of the discovery of Reitei's assassination, Enshuu was quick on gathering troops and with Sousou on board the anti-Toutaku alliance is formed. Heroes from all over gather under the anti-Toutaku banner, including Ryuubi's Yuushu Resistance. The anti-Toutaku allied forces fought against the Toutaku Troops at the Korou Fortress which is just outside Rakuyou.

*Clash of the Heroes ChapterThe anti-Toutaku alliance was disbanded after the defeat of Toutaku, the heroes each return to their homeland, expanding their territory and causing conflicts. With the death of Sonken, his son Sonsaku is aiming to stabilize the situation in Koto. Sousou has clashed with the Hero of Kahoku, Enshou. Ryuubi has travelled far from his homeland Yuushu to Keishuu to seek help from the famous strategist, Koumei...

Characters

Shou [翔] (Yuushuu Resistance [幽州義勇軍] )

An army formed by sworn brothers Ryuubi, Chouhi and Kanu. Later becomes the country Shou established by Ryuubi as a new utopia having many untouched lands. Depicts the Kingdom of Shu (蜀) of the Three Kingdoms.

:*Character Basis: Liu Bei:*Actor: Gundam:The successor of Ryuutei. A young samurai who is from the bloodline of the Ryuutei, who once ruled the whole Mirisha. He is born in Rousou Viliage(楼桑村) of Yuushuu(幽州) in northern Mirisha. He does not accept the evil, for justice he can stand against anyone without any fear, a man of men. His righteous spirit later gathered a number of warriors under his banner. A cheerful youth who is always caring to children. He looks up to his senior Kousonsan.:He met Sousou for the first time during the battle at Korou Fortress (虎牢城). Though they are working together at that time, he had a minor clash with Sousou because of their conflicting ideals.:Having Ryofu covering him from Toutaku's attack and seeing Ryofu collapse before him, Ryuubi fell into a rage and defeated Toutaku with the Tengyokugai "Souryuu". After the battle he was offered a place in Sousou's army but he refused and told Sousou that he decided to continue his travels. With the promise of meeting Sousou, Sonken and Sonshoukou again, the three sworn brothers left on their journey being sent off by the promised three.:In the Comic World version, the one who used the Tengyokugai to defeat Toutaku is Sonken.:*Weapon: Garyuutou<牙龍刀>(red), Souryuutou<爪龍刀>(blue), Ryuuteiken(龍帝剣)

:*Character Basis: Guan Yu:*Actor: Gundam ZZ:Hero of the demon beard. Calm and composed, bold and fearless, a man baring both propriety and valour. Also active as a strategy advisor. Even Sousou look to having him as a subordinate. :Under that Oni mask, a tragic past is concealed. Known as "Chousei(長生)" in the past. He lost to Ryofu in the fight to protect his village and as a result his village is burned down and the villagers are killed. His lover Rouran was killed too. After that he puts on the Oni mask and live to seek revenge from Ryofu. That was until he met Ryuubi, who made him rethink his actions. Later he became sworn brothers with Ryuubi and Chouhi.:After the fall of Toutaku, Sousou and his forces attempt to convince Kanu to leave his oath brothers and join with them.:*Weapon: Oogaryuugetsutou(鬼牙龍月刀)

:*Character Basis: Zhang Fei:*Actor: Zeta Gundam:The unrivalled blade. A careless person who gets into quarrels easily, a man with an amiable, burning spirit. He may talk big at times but there is an emotional side to him too. He is taking care of war orphans.:He was once the man hailed as the "the unrivaled blade", embracing his dream to become the strongest, he went to the capital. While he was gone the village was raided by the Yellow Scarves Troops led by the Chou Brothers in the rebellion of Totaku. Chouhi was devastated on the sight of the burning village and never talked about his dream and his past ever since then. The meeting with Ryuubi and Kan-u brought him back to his former self.:*Weapon: Raija(雷蛇)

:*Character Basis: Zhao Yun:*Actor: V2 Gundam:Silver spear of the hurricane. A warrior from the northern provinces, an expert in spears. Does not abandon his comrades in battle and has an indomitable perseverance. :Was serving under Kousonsan, but before Yuushuu surrenders he was entrusted with the art of war scroll by Kousonsan. In his injured state, he was then sent off to Ryuubi's side. More currently he was found by Ryuubi to be in the care of Koumei. :*Weapon: A pair of spears.

:*Character Basis: Zhuge Liang:*Actor: Re-GZ:The rare saint tactician. Born in Keishuu(荊州), a rare genius in strategies. Now he is silently awaiting for the arrival of the master he should serve. He is known as the "Horafuki Sensei" (liar teacher) to the children.:He appears in chapter two (Clash of the Heroes) in the main manga and in Comic World he appears in the final frames of chapter one (Gathering of the Heroes), where he gotten news of Toutaku's death by the falling of the Star of the Tyrant. It was only after Ryuubi visited him in person three time that he joins Ryuubi's forces.:In Koumei's plastic model kit there is a Nu Gundam face mask. In the manga it was the face of Koumei in the past. In the past Koumei led troops against Toutaku but lost, he failed to change the world and instead caused many deaths in his troops.:*Weapon: Bakuousen(爆凰扇) [a feather fan. Able to fire feather funnels or transform to a bird-type surveillance mecha, Bakuoki(爆凰機)]

:*Character Basis: Guan Ping:*Actor: S Gundam:The young warrior who follows Kanu. Chivalrous,strong and ambitious to become a general one day.:*Weapon: A large zweihander.

:*Character Basis: Zhou Cang:*Actor: Doven Wolf

Gou [轟] (Chousa Troops [長沙軍] )

The forces led by the Son family later became the country Gou, a land rich in natural wildlife. Depicting the Kingdom of Wu (吳) of the Three Kingdoms.

:*Character Basis: Sun Quan:*Actor: GP-03:The silent tiger. The young prince of Gou. He is a humble and compassionate young noble who does not discriminate anyone under him.:At first his thinking was "is justice more important than a person's live" and with that thought he refuse to fight. But he fell into rage when he witness the death of his father and Somo in battle and summoned the Tengyokugai "Douko" which was in the Korou Fortress, with the "Douko" he fell Korou Fortress. He regretted on the sight of the soldiers who died in his raging rampage, furthermore adding to his guilt Toutaku set fire to the nearby Rakuyou (洛陽). He wanted to return to Chousa at first but Ryuubi and Sousou convinced him to stay and help defeat Toutaku. After the battle he together with Sousou and the others sent Ryuubi , Chouhi and Kanu off.:In the Comic World version, he has done most work in defeating Toutaku and dealt the finishing blow with the Tengyokugai.:Sonken Zephyranthes is his father, Sonsaku his brother and Sonshoukou is younger sister.:*Weapon: Gaouken(牙王剣)

:*Character Basis: Zhou Yu:*Actor: Hyaku Shiki:Childhood friend of Sonken. He thinks that forming a powerful navy is indispensable in the suppression of Koto (江東).

:*Character Basis: Sun Jian:*Actor: GP-01:The tiger of Koutou. The chief of the Chousa region.:Descendent of the great strategist Sonbu (Sun Wu), and a capable person himself too. Holds the legendary sword "Koteitou", a sword which is on par with the "Ryuuteiken". Sonken and the Chousa Four Riders also took part in the battle at the Korou fortress where he died while shielding his daughter from Ryofu's attack.:He did not appear in the Comic World version where Gou appears to be already under orders of Sonken, his son.:*Weapon: Koteitou(虎錠刀)

:*Character Basis: Sun Shangxiang:*Actor: GP-04:Archer Princess of Koutou. Sonken Zephyranthes' daughter, Sonsaku's and Sonken's younger sister. Called "Shoukou" by her father and brothers. Seems to be a stubborn girl and her brothers have a hard time handling her. She has a crush on Ryuubi. In a bonus chapter included in the second collected volume, she and Rikuson head off to save Shuuyu from a band of pirates whom had captured him.

:*Character Basis: Sun Ce:*Actor: GP-02:Little tyrant of Koutou. Older brother of Sonken and Shoukou. In contrast to his quiet little brother, he is a more repulsive battle type. He sent Sonken to the battlefield to change his view on justice. Childhood friends with Shuuyu.

:*Character Basis: Lu Meng:*Actor: Dijeh:The aloof resourceful general. A general leading the assault navy. Kannei and him were once exiled in their service in the Keishuu Navy. With the help of Captain Toutou, he was enlisted in the Koutou Army as a mercenary. He wasn't really outstanding at first but he learnt from past mistakes and became a prominent resourceful general of Gou. His full-face helmet is the proof of a assault navy general which he received from Sonsaku.:In the character drafts it is shown that on removing his helmet it reveals a Rick Dias head.

:*Character Basis: Gan Ning:*Actor: Kampfer:The ferocious blue shark. An ex-head of a pirate tribe that used to ravage Koutou, was exiled with Ryoumou during their time in the Keishuu Navy. He takes good care of his followers.

:*Character Basis: Lu Xun:*Actor: Zeta Plus:A young soldier who dreamt of the future heroes. Now training to be an outstanding warrior.

Chousa Four Riders (長沙四騎衆)

:nihongo|Somo Powered GM|祖茂パワードジム ::*Character Basis: Zu Mao ::Acts as the advance guard in battle. Slashs the enemies with his twin swords.::Suffered serious injuries covering for Sonken Zephyranthes, died soon after Sonken Zephyranthes died.

:nihongo|Kantou GM Canon II|韓当ジムキャノンII ::*Character Basis: Han Dang ::Well studied in myths and folklore. Sonken Zephyranthes' staff officer.

:nihongo|Kougai Gouf|黄蓋グフ ::*Character Basis: Huang Gai ::One of the advisors in the Son family. An old warrior but he masterfully controls the multi-section steel staff.

:nihongo|Teifu GM Custom|程普ジムカスタム ::*Character Basis: Cheng Pu ::A brave veteran soldier who honor the decorum.

Giga [機駕] (Sousou Troops [曹操軍] )

The reorganization of the officers that were under Reitei, later becomes established as Giga by Sousou. Giga is a land that wins the others in terms of military and economy. Depicting the Kingdom of Wei (魏) of the Three Kingdoms.

:*Character Basis: Cao Cao:*Actor: Gundam DX:The crimson general. A forceful person who shows gifted abilities in all aspects, a general with a noble spirit who will not resort to cowardly acts. A charismatic leader with absolute leadership power who is talked about among allies and enemies. He called upon the assembly of the Anti-Toutaku Allied Army, took up the role of overall commander and led them to battle at Korou Fortress. At Korou Fortress he fought with Ryofu.:In Gekitotsu hen, Sousou activated the Tengyokugai Enhou and with it defeated the Kishuu Troops. The Gyokuji flew off after that. :His trademark is his crimson mantle which looks like the Satellite System. In the manga it was shown that his armour in his earlier days lack the antlers decoration and the high collar.:* Weapon: Enkotsujin (炎骨刃)

:*Character Basis: Sima Yi:*Actor: Sazabi:The magnificent machinator. The talented strategist of Giga. He has been looking into anicient literature and legends. He suspects that turbulent times will come with the appearance of the person who holds the Ryuuteiken. As a general, his abilities could be on par with Sousou and his dubious personal actions make Sousou keep a close eye on him. He is behind the strategy in the Kurou Fortress battle.:According to the dates in the real chinese literature, Sima Yi is actually 12 years old during the Battle of Hulao Pass which is the battle which the Battle of Kurou Fortess is based on.:*Weapon: Shirogane no Kiba(銀の牙) + Kouyokusen(紅翼扇) -> Gayoku no Taiken(牙翼の大剣)

:*Character Basis: Xiahou Dun:*Actor: Berga Giros:Fierce warrior of steel. Sousou's trusted right-hand man. Has a characteristic eyepatch at his left eye. During the events of Gathering of the Heroes, his left eye is still intact. In the manga his left eye was damaged in the battle with Chinkyuu and Koushun while in Comic World he lost his left eye while covering Sousou from Ryofu's attack. No matter how threatening the battle is, he likes to fight it fairly. Has a good relationship with Sousou, always there for Sousou in times of need.:Brother of Kakouen. (It should be noted that in historical literature related to the Three Kingdoms, Kakouen (Xiahou Yuan) is cousin, as opposed to brother, to Kakouton (Xiahou Dun).

:*Character Basis: Xiahou Yuan:*Actor: Berga Daras:Fighter of the falcon. Kakouton's younger brother, Sousou's left-hand man. Expert at ranged fights, takes pride in his elusive agility.:Brother of Kakouton.(It should be noted that in historical literature related to the Three Kingdoms, Kakouton (Xiahou Dun) is cousin, as opposed to brother, to Kakouen (Xiahou Yuan).

:*Character Basis: Zhang Liao :*Actor: Anavel Gato's custom Gelgoog:The violent fighting spirit. Once belong under Ryofu's team. Together with Ryofu, a reputated chariot warrior. He takes pride in his strength which does not lose to Ryofu. It is said that the presence of Chouryou can even silent a crying baby.:After Toutaku's defeat, he and Jyokou joined Sousou's forces. He took in and cared for Ryofu's stead, Sekitouba , which was injured during the battle against Toutaku.

:*Character Basis: Xu Huang:*Actor: Serpent:Was a general close to Toutaku. He has doubts concerning Toutaku's and Riju's unorthodox methods. After Ryubi defeated Toutaku, he went with Chouryou to join Sousou.

:*Character Basis: Guo Jia:*Actor: Gundam Virsago

:*Character Basis: Cheng Yu :*Actor: Wise Wallaby:A veteran strategist who excels in reading the heart of a person. Older than Shiba-I but respects the chief strategist Shiba-I.:Reports the appearance of the holder of the Ryuuteiken to Shiba-I.

:*Character Basis: Dian Wei :*Actor: Asshimar:The unmoveable power. A member of the Enshuu Trosps in the Korou Fortress battle. Deeply loyal to Sousou. His entire body can become a large axe. Died when covering an attack from Chouryou for Sousou.

:*Character Basis: Jiang Wei:*Actor: Gundam F-91:Came from the far west of Mirisha, a young warrior born in Ryoushuu(涼州). Rumoured to be a mixed blood with a foreign race. A warrior surrounded in mysteries. :In the Comic World version he participated as a member of Sousou Troops in the meeting before the Battle of the Kurou Fortress.

Kishuu Troops (冀州軍)

:*Character Basis: Yuan Shao :*Actor: Bawoo:Hero of Kahoku. The current head of the distinguished En family of Kishuu which has served the General for many generations. An ambitious person who aims for the world.:His tremendous wealth and reputation place him as a leader in the anti-Toutaku allied forces, but he didn't even come out of the headquarters in the battle at Korou Fortress.

:*Character Basis: Tian Feng :*Actor: Galus J:Chief staff officer serving Enshou. An excellent strategist that commands the Kishuu army.:Doesn't seem to think well of Shiba-I and Sonken Zephyranthes.

:*Character Basis: Yan Liang :*Actor: Gazu-L

:*Character Basis: Wen Chou :*Actor: Gazu-R

:*Character Basis: Ju Shou :*Actor: R-Jarja

Ryoushuu Troops(涼州軍)

:*Character Basis: Ma Chao :*Actor: Blue Destiny Unit 1:The splendid Bachou. The son of Ryoushuu general Batou, excels in martial arts. Joined the anti-Toutaku alliance and together with his father participated in the Chouan battles.

:*Character Basis: Ma Teng :*Actor: unknown:Ryoushuu general and Bachou's father.

Toutaku Troops (董卓軍)

The evil army that extends its tyranny throughout the whole Mirisha. In the promotional animation, it is implied that there may be a further mastermind behind Toutaku.

:*Character Basis: Dong Zhuo:*Actor: Black Tri-Stars use Zaku I:The tyrannical Prime Minister. The leader of the Toutaku Troops. An evil man who would use any means to fulfill his objective. Assassinated the current emperor "Reitei" and obatianed the sacred seal "Gyokuji (玉璽)", and promoted himself to Prime Minister spreading tyranny through the land. The main cause of the war outbreak in Mirisha.:Seeing that his forces is losing ground, he blames his subordinates for being useless and proceed to fire the his shoulder cannons at the allied forces. Ryuubi in a rage summoned Souryu and defeated Toutaku.

:*Character Basis: Li Ru:*Actor: Rig Shokew:Toutaku's right-hand man and a heinous schemer. When the Anti-Toutaku forces approached Biu Fortress, Toutaku's base in Chouan, he ordered an arrow shower even though there are friendly troops in the battlefield. Jyokou cannot stand Riju's cruel methods anymore and killed him.

:Refer to [BB_Senshi_Sangokuden#Giga_.5B.E6.A9.9F.E9.A7.95.5D_.28Sousou_Troops_.5B.E6.9B.B9.E6.93.8D.E8.BB.8D.5D.29|Giga [機駕] (Sousou Troops [曹操軍] )]

Ryofu Team (呂布隊)

The team led by Ryofu in the defesive battle for Korou Fortress.:nihongo|Ryofu Tallgeese|呂布トールギス ::*Character Basis: Lu Bu::*Actor: Tallgeese III::The feared ravaging general. Toutaku's subordinate, has a reputation to be a strong and matchless warrior. Other name "Housen (奉先)". He joins Toutaku's army in order to find stronger opponents. He leaves no mercy for the weak, he is said to be a coldhearted character by the Chou Brothers. Rides the "Sekitoba" (赤兎馬), a horse which can transform to a bike.::As he saw his comrades die one by one, he fell into a rage and called on Ryuubi for a duel. But in the end he shielded Ryuubi from one of the shots fired by Toutaku, he said that Ryuubi can only be defeated by him before he collapse, its not said if he survived. It was until the release of the second compiled manga volume that reveals that he has survived and escaped underground. But his weel-being is still unknown in the Comic World version where he was caught up with Sonken's attack using the Tengyokugai.::The emblem on his plastic model kit package has a different emblem from that of the other three countries. This seem to hint of a possible future forth country. The emblem is of a stylized turtle, together all four emblems go with the Four Symbols.::*Weapon: Halberd (破塵戟)

:nihongo|Cho-sen Qubeley|貂蝉キュベレイ ::*Character Basis: Diaochan::*Actor: Qubeley::The beautiful female general. The one person who understands Ryofu, who is feared by everyone. Take arms and on her own will, she enters the battlefield to assist Ryofu whom she loves. Calls Ryofu by his other name. She was hurrying over to Ryofu who was hit by one of Toutaku's shots when she was killed by one of the arrows in the arrow shower ordered by Riju.::*Weapon: Butterflies, metal fan

:nihongo|Chouryou Gelgoog|張遼ゲルググ ::Refer to [BB_Senshi_Sangokuden#Giga_.5B.E6.A9.9F.E9.A7.95.5D_.28Sousou_Troops_.5B.E6.9B.B9.E6.93.8D.E8.BB.8D.5D.29|Giga [機駕] (Sousou Troops [曹操軍] )]

:nihongo|Kayuu Zanneck|華雄ザンンネツク ::*Character Basis: Hua Xiong::*Actor: Zanneck::The decapitating halberd. Holds a long halberd that can cleanly half a boulder. Defeated by Sousou.

:nihongo|Koushun Vayeate|高順ヴァイエイト ::*Character Basis: Gao Shun ::*Actor: Vayeate::The strongest spear. Ryofu's second-in-command, Korou Fortress left commander.::Died with Chinkyuu in the arrow shower ordered by Riju. Defeated by Ryuubi and Chouhi in the Comic World version.

:nihongo|Chinkyuu Mercurius|陳宮メリクリウス ::*Character Basis: Chen Gong ::*Actor: Mercurius::The strongest shield. Ryofu's second-in-command, Korou Fortress right commander.::Died with Koushun in the arrow shower ordered by Riju. Defeated by Ryuubi and Chouhi in the Comic World version.

Advance party (先遣部隊)

The party led by Bagengi.

:nihongo|Bagengi Zaku|馬元義ザク ::*Character Basis: Ma Yuanyi::*Actor: Zaku I::Leader of the Totaku Troops advance party. Under secret orders to go to Yushuu. Failed to stop Ryuubi from obtaining the Ryuuteiken.

The Yellow Scarves (黄巾隊)

The troop led by the Chou Brothers(張3兄弟). From the timeline it is known that the Yellow Scarves also began a rebellion like in the chinese literature. Later after they were absorbed into the Toutaku Troops.

:nihongo|Choukaku Palace Athene|張角パラスアテネ ::*Character Basis: Zhang Jiao::*Actor: Palace Athene::Heaven general. Eldest of the three. Skilled in weather controlling spiritual arts. Forms Houten's head.

:nihongo|Choubou Bolinoak Samaan|張宝ボリノークサマーン ::*Character Basis: Zhang Bao::*Actor: Bolinoak Samaan::Earth general. Middle of the three. Skilled in the technnique to create earthquakes. Forms Houten's upper body.

:nihongo|Chouryou Messala|張良メッサーラ ::*Character Basis: Zhang Liang::*Actor: Messala::People general. Youngest of the three. Skilled in the witchcraft which bewilders a person. He transform to Lady Kou and tried to dispose off Chouhi and Kan-u by making them fight among themselves. Forms Houten's lower body.

:nihongo|Honten The. O|黄天ジ・オ ::*Point: Combined form of the Chou Brothers::*Actor: The. O::The combined form of the Chou brothers. Said to have the power to shake the Heavens, Earth and People...or so it seems.::Defeated in one frame during manga episode three, a seemingly powerful character that got easily defeated.

Infantry soldiers

:nihongo|Zaku|ザク ::*Actor: Zaku I::Infantry under Bagengi, Chou Brothers and Ryofu.

:nihongo|Leo|リーオー ::*Actor: Leo::Infantry under Ryofu.

Yuushu Troops (幽州軍)

The border police force led by Kousonsan.

:*Character Basis: Gongsun Zan:*Actor: Gundam Ez-8:Studied thogether with Ryuubi under Soshoku. Following in his father's steps, he aims to become a general of the Yuushuu army. Before Roshoku was executed Kousonsan was trusted with Roshoku's records on the art of war. After that he was victorous in a battle and was promoted to a general with Chou-un as his subordinate.:Died in the battle with the Kishuu Troops. Kousonsan and his troops announce their surrender but was tricked to drop their weapons. His men tried to protect him from the arrow shower but he went forth and too perished in the arrow shower.

:Refer to [BB_Senshi_Sangokuden#Shou_.5B.E7.BF.94.5D_.28Yuushuu_Resistance_.5B.E5.B9.BD.E5.B7.9E.E7.BE.A9.E5.8B.87.E8.BB.8D.5D.29|Shou [翔] (Yuushuu Resistance [幽州義勇軍] )]

Others

:*Character Basis: Emperor Ling of Han:The ruling emperor at the capital Rakuyou. Assassinated by Toutaku.:The troubled times of war started with that assassination.:Initially said to be acted by Wing Gundam but confirmed in Hobby Japan September 2007 issue that it "does not specifically imitate any Gundam". So he is kind of like an original character. The rumour that he may be carrying the bloodline of Hakuryuu Taitei could be only based on their similar design.

:*Character Basis: Lu Zhi:*Actor: GM Cannon:Ryuubi's mentor and an excellent confucianist. Served as a strategist in the Court at one time. After he retired from the military he taught Ryuubi and Kousonchin military strategies. Executed as he declined the existence of the Ryuuteiken, at that time he taught Ryuubi what "justice" is.:He appears in Sousou's flashback scene in the manga.

:*Actor: GM Sniper Custom:A villiager of Butsudo Village (佛土の村). Looking after war orphans. She knows Chouhi's past. Was kidnapped and hidden by Choubou. Who later inpersonates her to trick the 3 sworn brothers.

:Lover of Chousei (later Kan-u). Her pendant which she gave to Chousei saved him in the battle with Ryofu.

:* Actor: Hydra Gundam:The head of the pirates that are attacking coastal villages near Choukou(長江). He was once defeated by Sonken Zephyranthes and in the recent years of Toutaku's tyranny he went into hiding. In revenge against the Son family, he took Shuuyu hostage and attacks Choukou. Using the same tactics as his father, Sonsaku and the Chosa Troops managed to corner the pirates again. This time round Sonshoukou landed the finishing blow that killed Kogyoku.:Appears as the original antagonists in the extra chapter of the second collected volume. (Dubbed "G-UNIT Pirates" by Tokita [As stated in Author Notes of the second collected volume.] )

:*Actor: GM:Infantry. Exists in large amounts in all factions.

:*Point: Has 4 forms - Souryuu (蒼龍, G-Armour), Enhou(炎鳳, G-Falcon), Douko(弩虎, Orchis) and Shinbu(真武, ??):The mysterious magical weapon that lay asleep in the Korou Fortress. The four forms correspond to the Four Symbols.:It is included in the model kit of Ryofu.:Souryuu form is for Ryuubi, Enhou for Sousou and Douko for Sonken and Shinbu is for Ryofu use.

Timeline

[Translated from Asia official site: http://www.bandai-asia.com/sangokuden/story.html]

Glossary

;Yuushu Resistance:Made up of the three sworn brothers - Ryuubi, Chouhi and Kanu. Though they are relatively unknown, their bravery and spirit enable them to stand against any force. The three of them being able to gather and win the allegiance of other heroes is proof.:The actors are mostly made up of leading MS of each Gundam series.

;Yuushu Troops:Troops led by Kousonsan and Cho-un.:Actors mostly from Earth Federation and Londo Bell.

;Sousou Troops:A reorganized army by Sousou that consists of officers that previously worked under Reitei.:Actors are mainly MS from After War Gundam X, Char's Counterattack, Mobile Suit Gundam F91.

;Chousa Troops:An army built with Sonken and Shuuyu as the core. Has a reputable naval troops.:Actors are mainly from Mobile Suit Gundam 0083, Mobile Suit Gundam 0080, Gundam Sentinel, Mobile Suit Z Gundam.

;Kishuu Troops:Army led by Enshou. The army has abundant assests and resources.:Actors are mainly MS from Neo-Zeon of Mobile Suit ZZ Gundam.

;Ryoushuu Troops:Troops led by Batou. Actors mostly from Earth Federation.

;Toutaku Troops:Troops led by Toutaku:Actors are from the Principality of Zeon, Titans, Neo-Zeon, Zanscare Empire, OZ and Mariemaia Army.

Theme song

Mirisha Legend~THE BRAVE LEGEND
(三璃紗伝說~THE BRAVE LEGEND):Japanese version: Ko-Saku:Mandarin version: Ekin Cheng

The song that is featured in the promotional animation of the series. This mostly still frame animation is designed to be played at hobby shops and promotional events, introducing most of the main characters. The video was also presented in a 2007 DVD boxset of older SD Gundam animated works, as part of a feature on the history of SD Gundam.

Model Kits

The focal point of the series is a range of model kits, produced as part of Bandai's BB Senshi line. Although in official numbering these kits began with BB 300, Bandai was only up to BB 295 at time of release and so BB 296-299 were retroactively released. Since that time every subsequent BB Senshi release has been a Sangokuden release. However, this will end in August 2008 with the release of an SD Gundam Exia from Mobile Suit Gundam 00.

The kits utilise a gimmick used by many past BB Senshi lines- armour changing. The majority of the kits are built on the same basic figure design, allowing them to swap at least head wear, shoulder armour and backpacks/capes. Some characters can also swap further elements such as chest and skirt armour. However, so far this has been limited to the initial three kits. The figures utilise ball joints, to allow poeseability and to swap out limbs due to the popular Japanese hobby of SD customisation. As further part of this, many of the characters have individualised pre-posed hands. Starting with Ryofu Tallgeese, the kits were also issued with 'neutral' hands to use as an alternative to the specifically posed ones.

A number of recolours have been released. In December 2007, Bandai released a three kit set of Ryubi, Chouhi and Kanu cast in transparent plastic. This was followed in April 2008 with a similar set of Sousou and Shibai. A limited metallic 'special coating' Ryubi was a hobby show exclusive. The first collected manga volume also had a prize draw, with 100 pieces of silver-plated Ryubi Gundam kits as prizes.

References

External links

* [http://bandai-hobby.net/sangokuden/index.html Official site]
* [http://www.bandai-asia.com/sangokuden/ Asia official site]
* [http://bombom.kodansha.co.jp/?module=Manga&action=List&list_id=57 Comic Bom Bom Site]