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The RX-78-Z1 Zeon's Gundam is a mobile suit that first appears in the video game Mobile Suit Gundam: Gihren's Greed.

Technology & Combat Characteristics[]

In an alternate timeline where Zeon won the One Year War, Zeon's Gundam was constructed from the design plans of the RX-78-2 Gundam taken from the Earth Federation (GAMES MSV suggests that they were found in Jaburo's factories). Although identical in appearance to the RX-78-2 (except for its green Zeon paint scheme and use of MS-14A Gelgoog's shield), its interior mechanisms were completely revamped and featured parts derived from Zeon technology. However, despite these modifications, there were no significant changes to the machine's performance.

Armaments[]

  • 60mm Vulcan Gun
A pair of shell-firing armament built into the head. Though not powerful, its high rate of fire meant it was employed to intercept incoming missiles, etc.
  • Beam Saber
The beam saber is a small device held in the mobile suit's hands when deployed and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor. It emits high-energy Minovsky particles to form a blade-shaped I-field (via manipulation of electromagnetic fields), and then fills this I-field shell with superheated Minovsky particle plasma to produce an effective cutting blade. Two beam sabers are stored in the Gundam's backpack. One can be used as a reserve weapon, or both can be used simultaneously in a twin sword fashion. The beam saber can also transform into the beam javelin.
  • Beam Javelin
The beam javelin is an alternate form of the beam saber, with an extended handle and several beam blades at the tip. The long reach of the weapon provides an advantage in close quarters combat. It can also be used as a throwing weapon.
  • Beam Rifle
The Gundam's main shooting armament, it is powered by an E-Cap and fires charged concentrations of Minovsky particles as ammunition. This gives the beam rifle firepower equivalent to that of a battleship's beam cannons. Features include a large, movable offset sensor that interfaces with the RX-78’s Fire Control System (FCS) to achieve a high degree of accuracy, and a stabilizing foregrip for firing support.
  • Shield
An oval-shaped piece of defensive equipment. It has a beam-resistant coating, and can withstand beam attacks to some extent.

Special Equipment & Features[]

Similar to the prototype mobile suits produced by the Earth Federation Forces' Operation V, the RX-78-Z1 is equipped with a central block which houses the mobile suit's cockpit, control systems and main power source. This core block can eject in case of emergency and unfold into a small Core Fighter.
  • Hardpoints
An attachment point for weapons, shields, spare ammunition, or optional mission-specific equipment. Hardpoints can also be used to store carried weapons when a mobile suit needs its manipulators free for other purposes.

History[]

This event takes place during the storyline of the game Federation vs Zeon.

During the last weeks of the One Year War, the focus of the war effort shifted to outer space. Despite this many Zeon soldiers and mobile suit units continued to operate on Earth. One such Zeon mobile suit team was successful in their ambush of a Medea supply unit and their capture of an RX-78-2 Gundam unit. The captured unit was re-designated RX-78-Z1, repainted in the standard Green Zeon colors and was subsequently used against the Federation a number of times to great effect. For some time, the Gundam wreaked havoc amongst Earth Federation forces on Earth until a Federation Special Forces Combat Unit was able to intercept the stolen Gundam in New York and destroy it. Despite the victory for the Federation unit, the stolen Gundam shot down nearly two dozen RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type and RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type units before it was destroyed.

Picture Gallery[]

Trivia[]

  • According to GAME's MSV, the Zeon's Gundam was the main antagonist of an alternate history movie where Zeon captured Jaburo near the end of the One Year War.

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Mobile Suit Gundam: Gihren's Greed Original Mechanics
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