MSZ-010 ΖΖ Gundam

The MSZ-010 ΖΖ Gundam is about a fictional weapon from the Universal Century timeline of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ metaseries.

MSZ-009 Prototype ΖΖ Gundam
The concept of the ΖΖ Gundam was tested in two MSZ-009 Prototype ΖΖ Gundam which can separated into two parts called G-Top Zero Type and G-Base Zero Type. (and could transform into G-Fortress Zero Type in SD Gundam Games). The Prototype ΖΖ Gundam's main purpose was to test combining mechanisms, which developed into a new core block system.

MSZ-010 ΖΖ Gundam
The MSZ-010 ΖΖ Gundam (Double Zeta Gundam, codename: "θ Gundam" (Theta Gundam)) is the tenth mobile suit built by Anaheim Electronics as the culmination of the Project Ζ.

The completed ΖΖ Gundam was held in La Vie en Rose, and was soon transferred to the Argama. The ΖΖ has a bio-sensor, as found in the Zeta Gundam. The ΖΖ is a transformable mobile suit, capable of becoming the mobile armor G-Fortress. The G-Fortress can separate into two flight-capable components, called the Core Top and Core Base. The Core Base is operated by the ΖΖ's Neo Core Fighter. Unlike the Ζ Gundam in Waverider mode, G-Fortress couldn't use it for re-entry.

The ΖΖ features a large array of powerful beam weaponry. This includes two hyper beam sabers which are also usable as beam cannons, a two-barreled double beam rifle, a 21-tube missile launcher installed on the backpack, and a high mega cannon on the forehead. While the ΖΖ Gundam has very destructive arsenal, the weapon system requires a high level of energy, and the ΖΖ Gundam often found itself almost completely drained of power after using the high mega cannon. In addition, its complicated construction and transformation systems made it somewhat structurally weak.

14 year old Judau Ashta became the designated pilot of the ΖΖ Gundam in the year UC 0088 and joins the war between the AEUG and Axis (Neo-Zeon).

MSZ-010S (MSZ-010B) Enhanced ΖΖ Gundam
Near the end of war, the ΖΖ Gundam was modified into the MSZ-010S Enhanced ΖΖ Gundam. It featured a larger backpack with four more powerful rocket thrusters, and additional vernier thrusters. While the original had 21-tube missile launchers on the backpack, limited to one missile per launch tube, the Enhanced version replaced them with a pair of 18-tube missile launchers, with each tube carrying a two-missile magazine for additional salvos. Anaheim Electronics further upgraded the MSZ-010S Enhanced ΖΖ Gundam with additional external armor, tested in the FA-010A FAZZ, and weapons into the FA-010S Full Armor ΖΖ Gundam which corrected its structure problem. This heavy armor contained missile launchers, as well as a powerful hyper mega cannon on the torso armor component. The armor was protected by anti-beam coating, which could withstand some weak beams. The drawback of Full Armor components was that they were fixed the Enhanced ΖΖ in mobile suit mode only, and thus the Full Armor ΖΖ could not transform into G-Fortress mode.

FA-010A (FA-010B) FAZZ
The FA-010A (FA-010B) FAZZ is a prototype mobile suit from the Gundam photo-novel series Gundam Sentinel. The FAZZ was a testbed unit designed by Anaheim Electronics to test out several of the features that would be put into use when they would construct the FA-010S Full Armor ΖΖ Gundam. The acronym FAZZ (pronounced as "fahts") stands for "Full Armor ΖΖ. The FAZZ tested the concept of adding extra armor components to critical structural points to make the unit more structurally sound. However, the FAZZ itself had the necessary equipment to transform into the G fortress removed to simplify construction costs, and the armor components of the FAZZ can not be removed or ejected, so the unit is incapable of transforming and combining into G-Fortress mode like the standard MSZ-010 ΖΖ Gundam was capable of doing.

Also, the FAZZ's high mega cannons (mounted in the unit's forehead and the front of the torso) were totally inoperable. The structures for where the dummy weapons are located were only there for aesthetic purposes, and to serve as a placeholder for when they would be functionally incorporated into the Full Armor ΖΖ Gundam. Likewise, the back mounted beam cannons were derived from the S Gundam and while resembling the Hyper Beam Sabers equipped by the ΖΖ, they were incapable of being used in a similar fashion. Still, the FAZZ was a monstrously powerful unit. It carried a double beam rifle attached to its right arm, and an incredibly powerful large hyper mega cannon over its shoulder, attached to a swivel on the right side of the backpack. The FAZZ also incorporated several missile pods into its integrated armor components, with various assortments of missiles in both of its shoulders, left fore-arm, both sides of the chest, and the projection on top of the backpack. For close combat it also featured 60 mm vulcan guns in the head.

A total of three FAZZ units would be created, and all three of them would be assigned to Taskforce Alpha for use in a heavy fire support role. Their immense firepower gave them a huge advantage against the New Desides forces, as the large hyper mega cannon was more powerful than the beam cannons on the Pegasus III assault carrier. The hyper mega cannon could be fired continuously at full power for a total of three seconds, but it suffered from a long recharge period afterwards, so the three FAZZ units would take turns alternating fire to keep a constant barrage and provide support for one another. All three FAZZ units would be destroyed at Aires City, on the lunar surface, by New Desides' leader Brave Cod in his ORX-013 Gundam Mk-V when he engaged them at melee range where the FAZZ had no defenses...

MSZ-013 Mass Production Type ΖΖ Gundam
Anaheim Electronics also planned to mass produce ΖΖ Gundam as MSZ-013 Mass Production Type ΖΖ Gundam. It would use the original body, but redesigned to remove the Core Block System and the transformation function. The high mega cannon also has lower power output compared to original unit. Four prototype units were built. While the design is incredibly powerful when compared with other mass production MS, it suffered the same power generator problem and mass production never happened.

Appearance and designer

 * ZZ Gundam appear in Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ and design by Makoto Kobayashi.
 * Full Armor ZZ Gundam in Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, design by Mika Akitaka.
 * The Prototype ZZ Gundam and Mass Production Type ΖΖ Gundam appear as part of Kunio Okawara's MS Collection original design series, design by Kunio Okawara.
 * FAZZ appear in Gundam Sentinel photonovel, design by Hajime Katoki.

MSZ-009 Prototype ΖΖ Gundam
Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Company

Operator: Anti-Earth Union Group

Unit type: prototype general purpose transformable mobile suit

Dimensions: head height 19.02 meters

Weight: empty 29.5 metric tons, max gross 60.3 metric tons

Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 3140 kW

Armament: 2 x hyper beam saber, high mega cannon, double beam rifle

Pilot(s): Ibn, Ain Ravel, Mike Schmidt



MSZ-010 ΖΖ Gundam
Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Company

Operator: Anti-Earth Union Group

Unit type: prototype general purpose transformable mobile suit

Dimensions: mobile suit mode: overall height 22.11 meters, head height 19.86 meters; G-Fortress mode: overall length 30.13 meters, wingspan 18.52 meters; Core Top with Neo Core Fighter: overall length 19.91 meters, wingspan 18.52 meters; Core Base with Neo Core Fighter: overall length 22.06 meters, wingspan 15.93 meters

Weight: mobile suit and G-Fortress modes: empty 32.7 metric tons, max gross 68.4 metric tons, mass ratio 1.74; Core Top with Neo Core Fighter: max gross 30.9 metric tons; Core Base with Neo Core Fighter: max gross 49.1 metric tons

Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 7340 kW

Special Equipment: bio-sensor system; separable transformation components, G-Fortress mode can split into Core Top and Core Base

Armament: 2 x hyper beam saber, power rated at 1.1 MW each, stored in recharge racks in backpack, hand-carried in use in mobile suit mode only, both hyper beam sabers double as double beam cannon, fire-linked, power rated at 20 MW, mounted on main body in G-Fortress mode and on Core Base; 2 x 21-tube missile launcher (uses AMA-13S small missile), mounted on backpack in mobile suit mode and on main body in G-Fortress mode and on Core Base; high mega cannon, power rated at 50 MW, mounted in head, operable in mobile suit mode only; 2 x 60 mm double vulcan gun, fire-linked, 400 rounds of ammunition per gun, mounted in head, operable in mobile suit mode only; 2 x missile launcher, mounted in main body of Neo Core Fighter, operable on Core Base only; 2 x shield, mounted on forearms, double as wing/control surfaces in G-Fortress mode and on Core Base; double beam rifle, power rated at 21.2 MW total (2 x 10.6 MW), can be mounted on main body in G-Fortress mode or on Core Top

Pilot(s): Judau Ashta (all modes and components), Roux Louka (MS mode and Core Base), Beecha Oleg (MS mode and Core Top), Iino Abbav (MS mode, Core Top and Core Base), Elpeo Ple (MS mode and Core Base), Elle Vianno (Core Top and Core Base), Mondo Agake (Core Base), Chara Soon (Core Top), Milly Childer (Core Top)



MSZ-010S (MSZ-010B) Enhanced ΖΖ Gundam
Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Company

Operator: Anti-Earth Union Group

Unit type: prototype general purpose transformable mobile suit

Dimensions: mobile suit mode: overall height 23.14 meters, head height 19.86 meters; G-Fortress mode: overall length 30.13 meters, wingspan 18.52 meters

Weight: empty 32.7 metric tons; max gross 71.6 metric tons

Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 7340 kW

Special Equipment: bio-sensor system; separable transformation components, G-Fortress mode can split into Core Top and Core Base

Armament: 2 x hyper beam saber, power rated at 1.1 MW each, stored in recharge racks in backpack, hand-carried in use in mobile suit mode only, both hyper beam sabers double as double beam cannon, fire-linked, power rated at 20 MW, mounted on main body in G-Fortress mode and on Core Base; high mega cannon, power rated at 50 MW, mounted in head, operable in mobile suit mode only; 2 x 60 mm double vulcan gun, fire-linked, 400 rounds of ammunition per gun, mounted in head, operable in mobile suit mode only; 2 x 18-tube missile launcher, 2 round magazine per tube, mounted on backpack in mobile suit mode and on main body in G-Fortress mode and on Core Base; 2 x shield, mounted on forearms, double as wing/control surfaces in G-Fortress mode and on Core Base; double beam rifle, power rated at 21.2 MW total (2 x 10.6 MW), can be mounted on main body in G-Fortress mode or on Core Top

Pilot: Judau Ashta



FA-010A (FA-010B) FAZZ
Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics

Operator: Taskforce Alpha

Unit type: mobile suit

Dimensions: overall height: 22.11 meters; head height: 19.86 meters

Weight: base weight: 45.4 tons; full weight: 94.6 tons

Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 8070 kW

Armament: double beam rifle x 1 (10.6 MW x 2), hyper beam saber/back beam cannon x 2 (12 MW), high mega cannon x 1 (50 MW), 60 mm vulcan gun x 2, 18-tube missile pod x 1 (2 rounds), 6-tube spray missile launcher x 1 (4 rounds), 8-tube missile pod x 2, 2-tube missile pod x 2, 3-tube missile pod x 1, torso high mega cannon x 1, large hyper mega cannon x 1 (79.8 MW)

Pilot(s): Shin Crypt, Robert Aldrin, Jon Grissom



FA-010S (FA-010B) Full Armor ΖΖ Gundam
Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Company

Operator: Anti-Earth Union Group

Unit type: prototype general purpose transformable mobile suit

Dimensions: overall height 23.14 meters; head height 19.86 meters

Weight: empty 32.7 metric tons; max gross 87.2 metric tons

Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 7340 kW

Special Equipment: bio-sensor system; ejectable external armor and additional armaments, must be ejected before Amprified ΖΖ Gundam can transform into G-Fortress mode

Armament: double beam rifle, power rated at 21.2 MW total (2 x 10.6 MW), mounted on right forearm; 2 x hyper beam saber, power rated at 1.1 MW, stored in recharge racks in backpack, hand-carried in use, both hyper beam sabers double as double beam cannon, fire-linked, power rated at 40 MW (2 x 20 MW) total, mounted in backpack; high mega cannon, power rated at 50 MW, mounted in head, operable in mobile suit mode only; 2 x 60 mm double vulcan gun, fire-linked, 400 rounds of ammunition per gun, mounted in head; 2 x 18-tube missile launcher, 2 round magazine per tube, mounted on backpack; 2 x 6-tube spray missile launcher, mounted on shoulders; hyper mega cannon, mounted on torso; 3-tube missile pod, mounted on left forearm; 2 x 8-tube missile pod, mounted on torso; 2 x 2-tube large missile pod, mounted on torso

Pilot: Judau Ashta



MSZ-013 Mass Production Type ΖΖ Gundam
Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Company

Operator: Anti-Earth Union Group

Unit type: mass production general purpose mobile suit

Dimensions: head height 18.5 meters

Weight: empty 29.2 metric tons, max gross 53.5 metric tons

Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 2210 kW

Armament: 2 x 50 mm vulcan gun, 2 x beam saber, high mega cannon, beam rifle, micromissiles, mega particle gun, optional weapon pod



Trivia

 * An altenate name of ΖΖ Gundam given by Anaheim Electronics was Θ (Theta) Gundam.