The HFA-78GP01Fb Heavy Full Armor Gundam Full Burnern (HFA-78GP01FBガンダム試作1号機重装フルアーマー・バーニアン Gandamu shisaku 1-gōki jūsō furuāmā bānian?) (Also known as GP01HFAb) is an upgraded armor unit for RX-78GP01-Fb Gundam "Zephyranthes" Full Burnern, that appeared in manga Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion.
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
The Heavy Full Armor Gundam Full Burnern (HFA GP01Fb) is retrofitted version of the HFA-78-3 Heavy Full Armor 7th Gundam used by the Phantom Sweep Corps in U.C 0081.[1] Externally its mostly the same as its predecessor, however it was modified to be compatible with RX-78GP01-Fb Gundam "Zephyranthes" Full Burnern design such as newly designed shoulders with retractable sub-arms, chest armor, leg thruster units.[2] and additional missile launchers Because of those modifications the HFA GP01Fb retains the heavy firepower and mobility of its predecessor, but slightly better performance in term of close combat capabilities.[3] Thanks the addition of the sub-arms allows the HFA GP01FB to engage enemy units that move too close, while also minimizing its blind spot.[3] Despite such modifications, its still retains the predecessor unit flaws such as high energy consumption, and high G-Force to its pilot caused by its high thrust power. [4]
Armaments[]
- 60mm Vulcan Gun
- As with the RX-78, the GP01Fb was equipped with a pair of head-mounted 60mm vulcan guns, which featured improved range and accuracy.[5] These guns rapid-fire physical projectiles and are capable of dealing critical damage to enemy machine in extreme close range.[6]
- A.E.Blash·XB-G-07/Du.05 Beam Saber
- Made by BOWA, a beam weapon developer since the One Year War. Like the M-82-05H beam rifle used by the GP01, it had a power rating of 1.5MW and adopted an e-pac system.[7][8] However, its internal devices were improved, leading to a slight increase in performance.[9]
- Sub Arms
- A pair of retractable Sub-Arms unit mounted on HFA-GP01Fb shoulder unit, each arms had integrated beam saber for close combat encounter.
- XBR-BOWA M-82-06A Beam Rifle
- Made by BOWA, a beam weapon developer since the One Year War. Like the M-82-05H beam rifle used by the GP01, it had a power rating of 1.5MW and adopted an e-pac system.[10][11] However, its internal devices were improved, leading to a slight increase in performance.[12]
- Jutte
- Named after a specialized weapon used by Japanese police in the Edo period, the Jutte was a small beam saber located under the barrel of the beam rifle. This allowed the Full Burnern to defend itself against enemy melee weapons when holding the beam rifle.[13]
- RX·VSh-023F/S-04718 Shield
- An anti-beam coated shield, capable of withstanding two to three direct hits from beam cannons. When not used, the top of the shield retracts to reduce inertia.[14] The inside of the shield could store two e-pacs.[15]
- Long Range Mega Beam Cannon
- A giant and long mega beam cannon is mounted over the mobile suit's shoulder.
- Beam Cannon
- A pair of long-barrel beam cannon mounted on the mobile suit's waist unit.
- 5-tube shoulder missile pod
- A pair of 5-barelled missile launcher mounted on mobile suit's shoulder units.
- 8-tube missile pod
- A pair of 8-barelled missile launcher mounted on mobile suit's booster units.
- 7-tube leg missile pod
- A pair of 7-barelled missile launcher mounted on mobile suit's shoulders.
Special Equipment & Features[]
- Large Propellant Tank
- A pair large external tank used for propellant storage mounted on HFA GP01Fb backpack unit. The extra propellant greatly extends the mobile suit's operating range, and enables it to stay in combat longer. When the propellant is consumed, the tank can be discarded to reduce the mobile suit's weight. These tanks use a two-layered construction, with one layer containing propellant, and the other holding extra coolant.
History[]
In U.C 0083 the HFA GP01Fb piloted by Kou Uraki is hastily deployed by MSC-07 Albion Corps as desperate measure, to chase Delaz Fleet's Ad-Unit Rang that carry RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" from deploying its nuclear warhead at Earth Federation Forces' Confeito space fortress.[3] While chasing its target it was ambushed by MA-06 Val Walo (Full Mission Mode) and several MS-06F2 Zaku II F2 Type & MS-09R-2 Rick Dom II. During the battle it manage to takedown the enemy mobile suit, but it suffers sustainable damage after fighting the Val Walo.[16] Due to the damage it suffers the equipment was purged, and Uraki proceed to chase the Gundam GP02 with the RX-78GP01-Fb Gundam "Zephyranthes" Full Burnern.[17]
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Manga[]
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion[]
Notes & Trivia[]
- Despite the first page of Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion stated the GP01HFAb as the MS acronym, its final designation is HFA-78GP01Fb.
References[]
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion, Playback 06, Heavy Full Armor Gundam Full Burnern edition, Pg 03.
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion, Playback 06, Heavy Full Armor Gundam Full Burnern edition, Pg 02.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion, Vol 9, Ch 45.
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion, Vol 9, Ch 44, Pg 48-51.
- ↑ Master Grade RX-78GP01Fb Zephyranthes Full Burnern (1997) instruction manual
- ↑ Real Grade RX-78GP01-Fb Gundam "Zephyranthes" Full Burnern (2013) instruction manual
- ↑ Master Grade RX-78GP01Fb Zephyranthes Full Burnern (1997) instruction manual
- ↑ Master Grade RX-78GP01 Zephyranthes (1997) instruction manual
- ↑ High Grade Universal Century RX-78GP01Fb 'Gundam GP01Fb' (2001) instruction manual
- ↑ Master Grade RX-78GP01Fb Zephyranthes Full Burnern (1997) instruction manual
- ↑ Master Grade RX-78GP01 Zephyranthes (1997) instruction manual
- ↑ High Grade Universal Century RX-78GP01Fb 'Gundam GP01Fb' (2001) instruction manual
- ↑ Perfect Grade RX-78GP01 Gundam "Zephyranthes"/Fb (2003) instruction manual
- ↑ Master Grade RX-78GP01Fb Zephyranthes Full Burnern (1997) instruction manual
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory - Sunrise Art Works (2012), p.9
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion, Vol 9, Ch 46.
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion, Vol 9, Ch 47.
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