The MBF-M1 M1 Astray is a mass-produced mobile suit of the Orb Union introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. It is piloted by Asagi Caldwell, Juri Wu Nien, Mayura Labatt


The mass production variant of the prototype P0 series developed at the Heliopolis colony, the M1 Astray was developed by Morgenroete for Orb Union's national defense force. Due to concerns over production costs, the M1 Astray omitted the prototypes' ability to equip optional parts and went through several downgrades, including reduced armored area, a reduction in its limbs' range of movement, and a simplified sensor.[3] Similar to the Alliance's GAT-01 Strike Dagger, the M1 Astray was installed with a Natural-use OS.

Like the prototypes, the M1 Astray utilized lightweight foaming metal as its armor, prioritizing mobility over durability. Its backpack was designed using the Earth Alliance's Aile Striker as a reference and functions as a flight unit, allowing the mobile suit to fly for a short period of time. This feature was meant for mid-range travelling, enabling the M1 Astray to quickly deploy within Orb Union without needing air transport. The M1 Astray's standard armament consisted of a beam rifle and a pair of beam sabers based on technology developed by the Alliance, a pair of head-mounted 75mm CIWS, and a shield with anti-beam coating.