ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam

The ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam (aka Freedom, X10A) is a mobile suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and featured in the sequel series Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. It is piloted by Kira Yamato.

One of ZAFT's ZGMF-X series of Gundam units built in C.E. 71 using technology derived from the four captured Earth Alliance's Gundams, the ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam has Phase Shift Armor and its armaments include CIWS, beam sabers, shield, plasma beam cannons, railguns, and a beam rifle. When the latter three weapons are used simultaneously, the Freedom is said to be in 'Full Burst Mode'. The suit has full flight capabilities in the atmosphere and the rear-mounted wings can be deployed in "High Mobility Aerial Tactics (HiMAT) Mode" to enhance its mobility in the atmosphere or in space. It also has an advanced targeting system, the Multi Lock-on System, that allows it to target and fire at multiple enemy units simultaneously. Due to its capabilities and loadout, the suit has a reputation as a specialized 'Mobile Suit Killer', but its high performance resulted in a complicated control system that demands extremely fast reaction speed and spatial awareness from its pilot.

When needed, the Freedom can dock with a support unit, the METEOR unit, for heavier firepower and greater speed. The Freedom has virtually unlimited combat endurance as it is equipped with a Neutron Jammer Canceller and powered by a nuclear reactor. Kira describes the suit as having over four times the power of the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam. However, what this exactly means is unclear. The Freedom is meant to operate alongside the ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam, and they are often based on the warship FFMH-Y101 Eternal, which is designed specifically to maintain and support them. Even in C.E. 73, the suit is still considered by some people, such as Shinn Asuka, as the most powerful mobile suit out there. Overall, it is one of the Clyne Faction's symbols of power, along with the FFMH-Y101 Eternal, the LCAM-01XA Archangel, and the ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam.