The F70 Cannon Gundam (also known as Prototype G-Cannon) is a mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam F90 series.
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
The F70 Cannon Gundam is a prototype support mobile suit developed as part of the SNRI's Formula project with the aim of mass-producing the F90S Gundam F90 Support Type. This high performance machine adopts the universal standard for weapons and can use many of the Earth Federation Forces' weapons like the RGM-109 Heavygun's beam rifle and beam saber. Its main weapon, the triple machine cannons, are mounted on the shoulder hardpoints and can be replaced with a beam cannon or a 150mm high-velocity cannon that fires physical projectiles. These weapons on the shoulder hardpoints can be purged when needed, such as during close combat. The mobile suit could also the F90 Gundam F90's Mission Packs. Design changes led to the creation of the mass production type F71 G-Cannon, with Anaheim Electronics producing the new machine. As a result, the Cannon Gundam is also known as "Prototype G-Cannon". The Cannon Gundam was completed in U.C. 0112, but its development was confidential within SNRI, and its existence was announced only after the deployment of the G-Cannon.
Armaments[]
- Vulcan Gun
- A pair of physical projectile firing armament built into the head. Though not powerful, its high rate of fire meant it was employed to intercept incoming missiles, etc.
- Triple Machine Cannon
- The primary weapons of the Cannon Gundam is a pair of back mounted machine cannons. These triple barreled cannons can fire physical projectiles rapidly. These cannons can be removed if the situation demands it or the cannon was damaged during combat.
- Beam Saber
- The standard close range armament for most mobile suits, it is a small device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor. The beam saber emits a blade of plasma contained by an I-Field and can cut through most armor not treated with anti-beam coating.
- Double Beam Gun
- A small-caliber beam weapon attached to both forearms.
- Beam Rifle
- The same beam rifle as used by the F90 Gundam F90, it has more power than the standard beam rifles of the time, and uses an E-pack system. The E-pack is inserted into the back of the rifle and becomes the gunstock
History[]
The F70 Cannon Gundam debuted in U.C 0112, piloted by Job John for field testing in SNRI headquarters' training grounds in Frontier 1.[1] In U.C. 115, a Cannon Gundam piloted by Hajime Tasker was assigned to the EFSF's Fastest Formula Corps stationed on the Space Ark-class ship, Fairlady, for further testing and it operated alongside the F89 Gundam F89, F90 Gundam F90 Unit 2, as well as several RGM-109 Heavyguns and F71 G-Cannons. During the siege of Zeon Remnants' Insel asteroid base, Hajime's Cannon Gundam was ambushed by a replica of NZ-000 Queen Mansa, but was saved by the F90NG Gundam F90 NG Type. The team was later sent on a mission to wipe out space pirates, but they unexpectedly encountered the MSA-120 Draig. During the battle, the Draig stabbed the cockpit of Hajime's Cannon Gundam with a beam saber, killing Hajime instantly.[2]
Variants[]
- F70 Cannon Gundam Beam Cannon Equipped Type
- The Cannon Gundam equipped with the F90 Gundam F90's B-Type mission pack for heavy bombardment. This design only existed as a 3D simulation model as it was not needed in low intensity conflict.[3]
- F70 Cannon Gundam Rail Cannon Equipped Type
- The Cannon Gundam equipped with the Gundam F90's S-Type mission pack. Like the Beam Cannon Equipped Type, this design only existed as a 3D simulation model as it was not needed in low intensity conflict.[3]
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Manga[]
Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula[]
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- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula, Vol 2 Chapter 7, Page 166-169
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula, Vol 5 Chapter 19
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 F90FF Monthly MS, Vol 3, F70 Cannon Gundam Edition, Pg 02