The AMA-953 BABI is a Mobile Suit from the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny television series.
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Technology & Combat Characteristics
The BABI is the successor of the AMF-101 DINN and is designated as an "Aerial Maneuver Attacker", thus the "AMA" in its code number. It was developed to maintain ZAFT's air superiority in the face of new flight capable MS deployed by the Earth Alliance and Orb Union, and can transform into a MA mode for high-speed flying by unfolding its wings and folding its legs onto its back. The BABI has better flight performance, aerial combat capabilities, firepower and armor than the DINN. It is equipped with a variety of beam and shell based weaponry, and some of its internal parts are compatible with those of the ZGMF-2000 GOUF Ignited.
Armaments
- MGX-2237 "Ardor" Multi-Phase Beam Cannon
- Mounted in the chest, the "Ardor" Multi-Phase Beam Cannon is the suit's strongest weapon and can be used in MS mode to destroy enemy units in front, or in MA mode to attack facilities on the ground.
- QFJ91 12-barrel Missile Launcher
- Mounted on the wings, the missile launchers are mainly used in MA mode to attack enemy units or for bombarding enemy facilities.
- MMI-GAU2436 22.5mm 4-barrel Machine Gun
- The BABI has four such machine guns, two on each wing. These machine guns are mainly used in MA mode for intercepting enemy's attacks.
- MA-M343 Beam Rifle
- A handheld beam rifle, it is usually held by the right hand and serves as a mid-range combat weapon.
- MMI-M182 Aerial Gun-launcher
- The suit's second handheld weaponry, it is usually held by the left hand and fires large caliber shells.
History
Second Alliance-PLANT War
The AMA-953 BABI is ZAFT's latest aerial mobile suit, designed to replace the older AMF-101 DINN. The BABI was first seen at ZAFT's Carpentaria Base, where they were deployed in the pursuit of a shuttle stolen by Lacus Clyne and Andrew Waltfeld in C.E. 74, but these units were swiftly disabled by the ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam.[1] They were later used in important battles like the one in Berlin, where they try to stop the massive GFAS-X1 Destroy Gundam.[2] Other units were used in the Logos capture operation during the attack on Heaven's Base as well as Operation Fury, during which ZAFT attacks the Orb Union.[3]
Gallery
Lineart
Anime
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.png "BABI Missile Launchers and Machine Guns 01 (SEED Destiny HD Ep26).png (4.1 MB)")
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.png "BABI Multi-Phase Beam Cannon 02 (SEED Destiny HD Ep34).png (2.81 MB)")
.png "BABI Multi-Phase Beam Cannon Firing 02 (SEED Destiny HD Ep34).png (2.94 MB)")
Illustrations & Artwork
Games
Notes & Trivia
- The BABI has many similarities to the RX-139 Hambrabi from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. Other than similar names, they are both transforming units, and also share some shape similarities, such as their heads.
- Its name in the Malay language means "pig", and is also a popular derogatory word both in Malaysia and Indonesia.
- The BABI holds the dubious distinction of having no on-screen kills throughout the entire series.
Appearances
- Television Series
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
- Episode 15 (HD Remastered Episode 15), Return to the Battlefield - (First Appearance)
- Episode 26 (HD Remastered Episode 26), The Promise
- Episode 31 (HD Remastered Episode 31), The Endless Night
- Episode 34 (HD Remastered Episode 34), Nightmare
- Episode 38 (HD Remastered Episode 38), A New Flag
- Episode 40 (HD Remastered Episode 40), Legacy of Gold
- Episode 42 (HD Remastered Episode 41), Freedom and Justice
References
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny PHASE-26, The Promise
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny PHASE-31, The Endless Night
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny PHASE-42, Freedom and Justice
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