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The {{nihongo|'''MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom'''|グフカスタム|Gufu Kasutamu}} is a [[mobile suit]] introduced in ONA ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance]]''.{{ref|RfV|2}} Known users include [[Loft]] and [[Anessa]] of the [[Midnighters Squadron]].{{ref|RfV|6}} ==Technology & Combat Characteristics== During the deployment of the [[MS-07B Gouf|Gouf]], its limited combat versatility became evident with its design concept of emphasis on hand-to-hand combat. Numerous disadvantages surfaced during operation on the battlefield, such as lack of flexibility due to the Gouf's fixed armament. The Gouf would be completely redesigned as the MS-07B-3, which was an improvement over the original. The Gouf Custom was designed with improved close quarters shooting and detachable weapons. It was designed primarily for ace pilots and elite units preferring a lighter mobile suit that could leap and jump as opposed to the heavy, yet effective [[MS-09 Dom]]. The Gouf Custom featured multiple changes to the MS-07B, including the elimination of the awkward five finger 75mm machine guns, replacing it with a normal manipulator and a wrist mounted 3-barrel 35mm Machine gun. The coil-like heat rod is replaced with a magnetic grappler wire that connects and disables an enemy with an electric charge rather than damaging them. The grappler wire could also be used as a repelling line that could slow or even halt the descent of a falling Gouf in the right conditions. The shield of the Gouf was modified so that it not only stored the Gouf's heat sword but is also capable of carrying a 75mm gatling gun, greatly enhancing the mobile suit's fire power. ==Armaments== ;*Heat Wire :The original Gouf's thick tentacle heat rod, somewhat limited in length, was replaced with a magnetic grappler mounted on a thin cable, allowing the right forearm to store a much greater length of heat wire and giving the weapon a much greater reach. The weapon is also known as heat rod (anchor type). ;*3-barrel 35mm Machine Gun :The original Gouf's 5-fingered machine gun left hand was replaced by a normal manipulator hand, and instead a removable 3-barrel 35mm machine gun could be mounted on the left forearm. It fires physical rounds at a rapid rate, and is magazine-fed with better ammunition capacity. The gun has a special mount in the rear to hold the Gatling shield. ;*Gatling Shield :The Gatling shield is combination of a Gatling gun with a modified [[MS-07B Gouf]] shield, and grants both offensive and defensive power in one single weapon. The shield also stores the Gouf Custom's heat sword, and can be mounted directly on the left forearm or on top of the 3-barrel 35mm Machine Gun. :;*75mm Gatling Gun ::The 75mm Gatling gun featured a cyclic, 6-barrel design which facilitated cooling and synchronized the firing-reloading sequence. This configuration allowed higher rates of fire to be achieved without the barrel overheating. The Gatling gun's concentrated shots and high penetration power could easily destroy Federation's mobile suits, such as [[RGM-79 GM (Requiem for Vengeance)|RGM-79 GM]].{{ref|RfV|6}} The 75mm Gatling gun was drum-and-belt fed, with the entire set being welded onto a specially-designed frame to be mounted onto the Gouf Custom's shield. It was fired via a hand-held trigger which was controlled via a normal MS manipulator. The Gatling gun can be ejected from the Gatling shield if its ammunition was depleted, or whenever its weight proved to be a hindrance when its pilot needed speed and maneuverability. :;*Heat Sword ::Like the original Gouf, the Gouf Custom's primary melee weapon is a heat sword, a sword-like weapon with a blade that is heated to high temperatures in order to increase its cutting capacity. Compared to the Zaku's heat tomahawk, the heat sword has a longer reach, allowing for a greater range of attack. The heat sword is stored under the Gatling Shield, with the handle sticking out from the top. ==History== The MS-07B Gouf was intended as a counter measure to the newer Federation MS, and to replace the [[MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type]]. While never replacing the J-type Zaku II, it managed to see limited number of units produced. Zeonic eventually cancelled production of the MS-07B when Zimmad's [[MS-09B Dom]] was introduced. Despite this, further development of the Gouf continued, producing several experimental units, including flight-capable prototypes. The components of one of these machines, the [[MS-07H8 Gouf Flight Type]], was used to develop and create the MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom. While sharing essentially the similar appearance as MS-07B Gouf, the Gouf Custom had better weapons, better mobility, was lighter overall and thus faster. Unlike the Zaku, which fights well in forests, and the Dom, which fights well on flat plains, the Gouf and Gouf Custom fight best in urban settings. The Gouf Customs were active in the Eastern European front circa November, U.C. 0079, with at least four units assigned to Zeon's [[Midnighters Squadron]]. The Midnighters's Gouf Customs were modified with enhanced backpack and leg thruster outputs to operate aerially for night time reconnaissance missions.{{ref|RfV|5}} The Midnighters's Gouf Customs later participated in the defense of the [[Odessa]] space port, where they defeated EFF's [[RX-78(G)E Gundam EX]].{{ref|RfV|6}} ==Gallery== ===Lineart=== <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> RfV_Mecha_MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom_mecha design_front & rear_20241209.png|Official design art: front and rear view </gallery> ===Anime=== ==== [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance]]==== <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p07_RfV_Episode 2_20241109.jpg|Two Gouf Customs performing mid-air attack in Eastern European frontline (Episode 2: [[Broken]]) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p08_RfV_Episode 2_20241109.jpg|Torso close-up (Episode 2) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p09_RfV_Episode 2_20241109.jpg|Head close-up (Episode 2) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p10_RfV_Episode 2_20241109.jpg|Close-up of Gatling Shield (Episode 2) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p14_RfV_Episode 2_20241109.jpg|Fires 75mm Gatling Gun (Episode 2) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p11_RfV_Episode 2_20241109.jpg|Drawing Heat Sword from Gatling Shield (Episode 2) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p12_RfV_Episode 2_20241109.jpg|Heat Sword activated (Episode 2) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p13_RfV_Episode 2_20241109.jpg|Duels with E.F.F.'s [[RX-78(G)E Gundam EX]] (Episode 2) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p15_RfV_Episode 5_20241109.jpg|[[Midnighters Squadron]]'s Gouf Customs conduct aerial scouting mission (Episode 5: [[The River]]) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p17_RfV_Episode 5_20241109.jpg|Side view of Midnighters' Gouf Customs in mid-air (Episode 5) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p18_RfV_Episode 5_20241109.jpg|Midnighters' Gouf Custom from [[Iria Solari]]'s points of view (Episode 5) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p19_RfV_Episode 5_20241109.jpg|Close-up of Gatling Shield showing Midnighters' emblem (Episode 5) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p26_RfV_Episode 6_20241109.jpg|Rear view (Episode 6: [[Convoy to Oblivion]]) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p25_RfV_Episode 6_20241109.jpg|Inside [[Loft]]'s Gouf Custom cockpit (Episode 6) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p21_RfV_Episode 6_20241109.jpg|[[RGM-79 GM (Requiem for Vengeance)|RGM-79 GM]]'s 180mm Cannon being tangled by Gouf Custom's Heat Wire (Episode 6) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p22_RfV_Episode 6_20241109.jpg|Midnighters' Gouf Custom grabs GM's weapon with Heat Wire (Episode 6) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p23_RfV_Episode 6_20241109.jpg|Aiming 75mm Gatling Gun (Episode 6) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p24_RfV_Episode 6_20241109.jpg|Defends with Gatling Shield (Episode 6) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p03_RfV_Episode 6_20241102.jpg|Anessa's unit defends [[Odessa]] (Episode 6) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p04_RfV_Episode 6_20241103.jpg|Loft's Gouf Custom charges at enemy (Episode 6) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p05_RfV_Episode 6_20241103.jpg|Fires 75mm Gatling Gun at E.F.F.'s [[RTX-440-B Ground Assault Type Guntank Type B|Assault Guntank]] (Episode 6) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p28_RfV_Episode 6_20241110.jpg|Strikes at E.F.F.'s [[M61A5 MBT]] with Heat Sword (Episode 6) RfV_Mecha_MS-07B3_Gouf Custom_p27_RfV_Episode 6_20241109.jpg|Loft's Gouf Custom stabs Gundam EX with Heat Sword (Episode 6) </gallery> ===Illustrations & Artwork=== <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> </gallery> ===Games=== <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> </gallery> ==[[Gunpla]]== <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> </gallery> ==Action Figures== <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> </gallery> ==Notes & Trivia== *Unlike the blade of Heat Sword Type D III featured in [[Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team|the 08th MS Team]] which does not glow, the blade of the Heat Sword in [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance|RfV]] glows bright orange around the edges when activated. ==Appearances== {{Appearances}} ==References== <references /> ==Navigation== {{RfV-Mecha}} {{08TH-Mecha}} {{IGLOO2-Mecha}} {{AOZ1-Mecha}} ==External Links== [[ja:MS-07B-3 グフ・カスタム]]
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