The JMA-0530 (Model U) Wodom (colloquially referred to as "Scarecrow" (カカシ Kakashi?) by the Militia) is a mobile suit that appears in ∀ Gundam.[1]
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
The Wodom (short for "Walking Dome") is a large mobile suit for anti-ship combat used by Dianna Counter.[1] The head unit functions as both a generator and a weapon block, equipped with hatch-type anti-air missiles, anti-air vulcans, and a beam cannon. This beam weaponry is designed for anti-ship use and is not typically deployed for ground combat. Additionally, more missiles are mounted on both sides of the head unit.[2] The Wodom's most distinctive feature is its towering height of approximately 40 meters and its unique form, where limbs appear to extend directly from a hemispherical head. Due to this peculiar appearance, the Wodom was expected to serve as a psychological weapon, instilling fear in Earthlings and decisively crushing their spirit of rebellion without the need for combat.[3]
Primarily designed for long-range combat, the Wodom, due to its massive size, is often outmaneuvered in close-quarters combat. To counter this, rockets and machine guns are positioned within the head's hatches.[4] The surface of the Wodom is covered with Nano-Skin (Nano-Surface Kinetic Improvement) like the System-∀99 ∀ Gundam, providing high defensive capabilities.[3][4][5] The cockpit is located in the waist section, housed in a cylindrical block that offers significantly more space compared to other mobile suits.[4][6] It can be configured as either a single or dual-seat type, enabling both the pilot and a unit commander to co-occupy it when the Wodom is used as a command unit.[7] These units were discovered in the Lunar Mountain Cycle.[8] The unit stationed on the Sackträger features a predominantly red color scheme.[9]
Armaments[]
- Anti-Ship Beam Cannon
- A powerful beam weapon mounted above the green camera eye and concealed by a hatch. It is powerful enough to destroy an entire city or even an Aspite ship in a single hit.
- Triple Large Missile
- Two sets of triple large missiles are attached to the sides of the large head unit.
- Small Missile Launcher
- Four small missile launchers are mounted next to the anti-ship beam cannon, two on the left and two on the right. They are concealed by hatches.
- Anti-Air Vulcan Gun
- Two anti-air Vulcan guns are located in the large head unit, next to the small missile launchers. The guns' barrels pop out when in use.
Special Equipment & Features[]
- Nano-Skin (Nano-Surface Kinetic Improvement Nervation)
- The surface of the Wodom has a layer of nanomachines equipped with self-healing function. The Nano-Skin covering gives Wodom’s surface the appearance of crumpled silver foil pasted across its body. Because the armor itself possesses intelligence, it can be considered a type of intelligent armor or smart armor. When deployed as the outer shell of a mobile suit, the Nano-Skin forms an incredibly strong chitinous multilayered structure composed of amino sugar-like polymers, which mitigates, offsets, disperses, and absorbs external impact. In the event of damage, the Nano-Skin can repair and reinforce the surrounding areas immediately, thereby minimizing the damage.[5] However, unlike that of the Turn-types, its Nano-Skin cannot repair the unit's internal machinery.[10] The Nano-Skin can also prevent deterioration and preserve objects for long periods. It was used to coat artifacts stored in Mountain Cycles, though it disintegrates upon exposure to air. The MRC-F31 Muttowooo excavated from the Lost Mountain, for example, was still covered in Nano-Skin immediately after being unearthed and remained in pristine condition.[11]
- Extra Generator
- A second generator can be attached on top of the mobile suit's head to boost the firepower and firing duration of the anti-ship beam cannon. However, the added weight requires the Wodom to support its head with both arms.
History[]
The Wodom was excavated from a Mountain Cycle on the Moon. It was the backbone of the Dianna Counter forces, and was also used by the Moonrace forces stationed on the orbital elevator Sackträger. One of the first units to be used on Earth was piloted by Poe Aijee, and her attacks on Inglessa led to the reactivation of System-∀99 ∀ Gundam, buried in the while doll statue.
Variants[]
- JMA-0530 (Model U) Wodom Rainer Cziommer Custom
- Appearing in Gundam Build Fighters, it is a customized Gunpla of the Wodom built and piloted by Rainer Cziommer.
Gallery[]
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Anime[]
∀ Gundam[]
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.png "Wodom catching Gundam Hammer (Turn A Gundam EP06).png (1.71 MB)")
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Gundam Build Fighters[]
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Notes & Trivia[]
- Its model number is similar to the Neo Japan's mobile armor, JMA27T Fantoma.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 ∀ Gundam Newtype 100% Collection Volume 1, p. 27
- ↑ ∀ Gundam Newtype 100% Collection Volume 1, p. 41
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Official ∀ Gundam Website
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 ∀ Gundam - The Memory of Second Wind, p. 31
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 ∀ Gundam - The Memory of First Wind, p. 74
- ↑ ∀ Gundam - The Memory of Second Wind, p. 116
- ↑ ∀ Gundam - The Memory of First Wind, p. 101
- ↑ Dengeki Data Collection ∀ Gundam, p. 72-74
- ↑ ∀ Gundam - The Memory of Second Wind, p. 57
- ↑ The Official Weekly Gundam Mobile Suit Bible, Volume 129, p. 33
- ↑ The Official Gundam Perfect File, Volume 145, p. 24
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