MS-14C Gelgoog Cannon

The MS-14C Gelgoog Cannon is a variant of the original MS-14A Gelgoog. It first appeared as a part of the Mobile Suit Variations line.

When the plans for the new MS-14 (formerly MS-11) Gelgoog were completed, twenty-five prototypes, under the designation YMS-14S (the Y in YMS-14S means it is a prototype Mobile Suit) were produced; twenty-four of the machines were given to the Chimera Corps. Of the twenty-four original Units, nine would be modified into the MS-14B Configuration. One unit served as the personal suit of Johnny Ridden. The rest would be fitted as Gelgoog Cannons. One of them was the signature unit of fellow Chimera Corps pilot Thomas Krutz, with his custom tan/army green color scheme. In addition to the thruster pack added to the B-type, the MS-14C or Gelgoog Cannon would be fitted with an RA-2 Beam Cannon.

The Gelgoog Cannon was quite versatile in that it could carry a variety of hand weapons including beam rifles and bazookas, and even mount optional rocket launchers in place of its forearm jet engine thrusters. And by using the B-type's powerful backpack, it had enough thrust to keep itself maneuverable despite the added weight in weaponry.

The Gelgoog Cannon proved its usefulness as both a fire support and anti-fleet unit, as twelve of the first fifteen Gelgoog Cannons built were deployed in "Operation Clarion," a preemptive strike against the Earth Federal Forces' Tianem Fleet rallying point. Despite the loss of two Gelgoog Cannons (and three more being damaged), the damage inflicted against the Federal fleet impressed the Zeon military, manufacturing enough parts to assemble 122 more units. Luckily for the Federation, the end of the war made sure that these additional Gelgoog Cannons were never assembled.