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|era=Universal Century
  
|era=Universal Century
 
|mechdesigner=Yutaka Izubuchi
  
|mechdesigner=Yutaka Izubuchi
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|series=Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket~3~4, Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet,
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|series=Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket~3~4, Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet, Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam Vs. Gundam Next, Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
 
|manufacturer=Zeonic;Zeonic Company
  
|manufacturer=Zeonic;Zeonic Company
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|operator=Principality of Zeon, Cyclops Team, Axis Zeon, Pirates, Anti Earth Union Group, Sky Pirates,
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|operator=Principality of Zeon, Cyclops Team, Axis Zeon, Zeon Remnants, Sky Pirates
 
|pilot=Mikhail Kaminsky, Illia Pazom, Lilia Flaubert, Fabian Frischknecht, Jake Yomada, Vargas,
  
|pilot=Mikhail Kaminsky, Illia Pazom, Lilia Flaubert, Fabian Frischknecht, Jake Yomada, Vargas,
 
|height=18.2
  
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|turntime=1.2
  
|turntime=1.2
 
|sensorrange=6100
  
|sensorrange=6100
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|armor=Titanium Alloy/Ceramic Composite
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|armor=Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite
 
|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
  
|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
 
|poweroutput=1550
  
|poweroutput=1550
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|propRocketThrusters=2 x 28500, 2 x 27000, 4 x 12000
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|propRocketThrusters=159000
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|thrusterlayout=2 x 28500~back, 2 x 27000~back waist, 4 x 12000~legs
 
|propVernierThrusters=16
  
|propVernierThrusters=16
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|paccommodation=Pilot only (in standard cockpit in torso)
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|paccommodation=Pilot only~in cockpit in torso
 
|armaments=2 x 60mm Vulcan Gun
  
|armaments=2 x 60mm Vulcan Gun
 
2 x Beam Saber
  
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2 x 360mm Giant Bazooka II
  
2 x 360mm Giant Bazooka II
 
2 x Sturm Faust
  
2 x Sturm Faust
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Prototype Large Beam Rifle
  
 
Chain Mine
  
Chain Mine
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|optionalHandheldArmaments=Prototype Large Beam Rifle
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Heat Hawk
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Chobam Armor
 
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{{nihongo|'''MS-18E Kämpfer'''|ケンプファー|Kenpufā}} is a heavy assault mobile suit featured in the ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket]]'' OVA. It was piloted by [[Mikhail Kaminsky]] of [[Principality of Zeon|Zeon]]'s [[Cyclops Team]] during the [[One Year War]].
  
{{nihongo|'''MS-18E Kämpfer'''|ケンプファー|Kenpufā}} is a heavy assault mobile suit featured in the ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket]]'' OVA. It was piloted by [[Mikhail Kaminsky]] of [[Principality of Zeon|Zeon]]'s [[Cyclops Team]] during the [[One Year War]].
   
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
  
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
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The "E" in the MS-18E Kämpfer's model number was an abbreviation for the German word "einhauen," which translates to "one strike." "One strike" summed up the Kämpfer's role in combat as a fast assault unit. It was meant to strike quickly, cause massive damage with its varied weapons loadout, and make a fast escape. The Kämpfer was a very focused design, never intended to work outside of its created role. Within this role it was an exceptional unit, rivaling the Federation's RX series in firepower and speed. The Kämpfer was equipped with numerous thrusters and verniers to achieve high maneuverability. Conversely, the large number of thrusters resulted in higher fuel consumption rate, limiting it to only being operable for short periods of time. Kämpfer's design opted for minimal armor plating, even removing the hip mounted skirt armor found on most mobile suits entirely from the design. The choice of conventional shell-based weapon systems in favor of beam weapons was made to reduce the drain on its powerplant and resultant drop in speed. Weapon racks were designed to be ejected from the unit as they were expended, minimizing dead weight. The unit was intended to be operated by special forces, and was built to be easily disassembled and reassembled in blocks. This was to aid in its infiltration behind enemy lines.
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The "E" in the MS-18E Kämpfer's model number was an abbreviation for the German word "einhauen," which translates to "one strike." "One strike" summed up the suit's role as a fast assault unit that was meant to strike quickly, cause massive damage with its varied weapons loadout, and make a fast escape. The Kämpfer was a very focused design, never intended to work outside of its role. Within this role it was an exceptional unit, rivaling the Federation's RX series in firepower and speed. It was equipped with numerous thrusters and verniers to achieve high maneuverability. Conversely, the large number of thrusters resulted in higher fuel consumption rate, limiting its operational time.
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Kämpfer's design opted for minimal armor, even removing the hip mounted skirt armor found on most mobile suits. The choice of conventional shell-based weapons in favor of beam weapons was made to reduce the drain on its powerplant and resultant drop in speed. Weapon racks were designed to be ejected from the unit as they were expended, minimizing dead weight. The Kämpfer was intended to be operated by special forces, and was built to be easily disassembled and reassembled in blocks, aiding in its infiltration behind enemy lines.
   
 
==Armaments==
  
==Armaments==
 
;*60mm Vulcan Gun
  
;*60mm Vulcan Gun
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:An uncommon feature on Zeon MS, the Kämpfer has 2 Vulcan Guns in the head similar to Federation's mobile suits. These shell firing weapons have a high-rate of fire but have little power and can't damage the thick armor of a mobile suit, though it can damage lightly armored areas such as the sensors. The weapons are ideal for shooting down small, fast moving, lightly armored targets such as missiles, small land vehicles, and attack helicopters.
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:An uncommon feature on Zeon MS, the Kämpfer has two Vulcan Guns in the head similar to Federation's mobile suits. These shell firing weapons have high rate of fire but little power, and can't damage the thick armor of a mobile suit, though it can damage lightly armored areas such as the sensors. They are ideal for shooting down small, lightly armored targets such as missiles, attack vehicles, etc.
   
 
;*Beam Saber
  
;*Beam Saber
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:The beam saber is a small cylindrical device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by an energy capacitor that is recharged from special racks. The beam saber emits a blade of plasma contained by an I-Field and is capable of cutting through almost any metal that has not been treated with anti-beam coating. The Kämpfer is equipped with two beam sabers, that when not in use are stored in the recharge racks located on each thigh.
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: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. This equipment was developed from the engagement data with [[RX-78-2 Gundam]]. The Kämpfer has two beam sabers, one stored in each thigh.
   
 
;*ZUX-197 Jagdgewehr 192mm Shotgun
  
;*ZUX-197 Jagdgewehr 192mm Shotgun
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:A weapon which was specifically designed for assault-type MS, it is similar to the model used by the [[MS-08TX Efreet]]. ZUX-197 has a 9-round capacity with known ammunition include slugshot, luna titanium 00 buckshot, and MS-use birdshot (BB shot). It can be loaded via pump-action, or automatically by an electric mechanism. The Kämpfer is capable of carrying two of these shotguns, one can be stored on the rear waist armor, while the other is carried in the hands.
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:Specifically designed for assault-type MS, this weapon is of the same type as the one used by the [[MS-08TX Efreet]]. It has a 9-round capacity with known ammunition including slugshot, [[Luna Titanium Alloy|luna titanium]] 00 buckshot, and MS-use birdshot (BB shot). It can be loaded via pump-action, or automatically by an electric mechanism. The Kämpfer is capable of carrying two of these shotguns, one stored on the rear waist armor, while the other is carried in the hands.
   
 
;*360mm Giant Bazooka II
  
;*360mm Giant Bazooka II
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:A redesigned version of the [[MS-09B Dom|Dom]] series' 360mm Giant Bazooka, with improved shape charges and firepower. The Giant Bazooka II is magazine-fed with 5-round capacity. A single round is particularly effective in anti-ship warfare, and can blow the torso off of an enemy mobile suit. The Kämpfer can be equipped with two Bazookas, and they are stored on its back when not in use.
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:A redesigned version of Dom series' 360mm Giant Bazooka, with improved shape charges and firepower. Fed by a 5-round magazine, it is effective in both anti-ship and anti-MS combat, with a single round blowing off a MS' torso easily. The Kämpfer can be equipped with two Bazookas, and they are stored on its back when not in use.
   
 
;*[[Sturm Faust]]
  
;*[[Sturm Faust]]
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:An explosive weapon with a rocket propelled warhead, it was designed before the beginning of the One Year War as an anti-ship weapon. Useful both in space and under gravity, it was mainly deployed for anti-ship attacks during the early days of the war. The Sturm Faust likely made a good anti-mobile suit weapon during the latter days of the war, as Zeon mobile suits could be equipped with both a Sturm Faust and a more typical ranged weapon for greater versatility. As a non-guided weapon, it is difficult to hit targets with high mobility. Two Sturm Fausts could be stored on hardpoints on the legs of the Kämpfer.
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:A simplified, disposable rocket launcher. It is commonly used by Zeon mobile suits in the late stages of the One Year War. As the warhead is not equipped with a guidance device, it is extremely hard to use the Sturm Faust to hit a moving target accurately. However, it is still a highly destructive portable weapon. Two Sturm Fausts could be stored on hardpoints on the legs of the Kämpfer.
   
 
;*Prototype Large Beam Rifle
  
;*Prototype Large Beam Rifle
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:A experimental beam weapon developed at Axis after the One Year War, it's effective firing range is 1.8 times that of a ordinary beam rifle, because it's powered by it's own built in generator it can be wielded by Zaku type MS. The generator however only has enough power for five shots. Appears in [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet]].
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:A experimental beam weapon developed at Axis after the One Year War, its effective firing range is 1.8 times that of an ordinary beam rifle. As it's powered by its own built-in generator, it can be wielded by Zaku type MS. The generator however only has enough power for five shots. The firearm appears in [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet]].
   
 
;*Chain Mine
  
;*Chain Mine
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:A weapon specially-designed for spec-op / black-op MS, the Chain Mine was a number of disc-shaped mines connected to each other by flexible cable. Each mine had magnetic claws on its underside, allowing it to be attached to objects. The Chain Mine could be thrown out like grenades one by one, laid on the ground or fixed to a building as a mine, or (most destructively) attached to a single enemy and detonated - this attack method was used by Kämpfer against the prototype [[RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex"|Gundam NT-1]]. It failed to destroy the NT-1, but it inflicted heavily damage to NT-1's Chobham Armor. The Chain Mine was used right up to U.C. 0096 as the weapon of Neo Zeon's [[AMX-101E Schuzrum-Galluss]]. A refined and enlarged version of Chain Mine was featured on Earth Federation's [[RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium"]] as the Demolition Chain Mine.
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:The Chain Mine was a number of disc-shaped mines connected to each other by flexible cable. Each mine had magnetic claws on its underside, allowing it to be attached to objects. The Chain Mine could be thrown out like grenades one by one, laid on the ground or fixed to a building as a mine, or (most destructively) attached to a single enemy and detonated - this attack method was used by Kämpfer against the prototype [[RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex"|Gundam NT-1]]. It failed to destroy the NT-1, but it inflicted heavy damage to NT-1's Chobam Armor. The Chain Mine was used even in U.C. 0096 as the weapon of Neo Zeon's [[AMX-101E Schuzrum-Galluss]]. A similar but larger version of the Chain Mine was featured on Earth Federation's [[RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium"]] as the Demolition Chain.
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;*Heat Hawk
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:An axe-like melee weapon, whose name is short for "tomahawk". Thermal energy is used to superheat the heat hawk's blade, allowing it to slice through the armor of enemy warships or mobile suits.
   
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
  
==Special Equipment & Features==
 
;*Weapons Racks
  
;*Weapons Racks
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:Mounted on several points on the Kämpfer are weapon racks which are used to mount various weapons when not in use, and can be ejected when expended. These weapon racks can be used for its shotgun, bazookas and sturm fausts.
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:Mounted on several points on the Kämpfer are weapon racks which are used to mount various weapons when not in use, and can be ejected when expended.
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;*Chobam Armor
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:Original equipment set in [[SD Gundam BB Senshi]]. It is designed for fighting against the [[RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex"|RX-78NT-1FA Full Armor Gundam "Alex"]], and is in the form of a single armor covering the head and chest.
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
 
In the few remaining days and weeks before the end of the [[One Year War]], the Principality of Zeon churned out several new prototype mobile suits. One of these new units was known only as the [[YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype]], which Zeon engineers quickly began producing different variations and redesigns to create custom units meant to excel in specific mission roles. One of the variations created was the MS-18E Kämpfer.
  
In the few remaining days and weeks before the end of the [[One Year War]], the Principality of Zeon churned out several new prototype mobile suits. One of these new units was known only as the [[YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype]], which Zeon engineers quickly began producing different variations and redesigns to create custom units meant to excel in specific mission roles. One of the variations created was the MS-18E Kämpfer.
   
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Despite the drawbacks of limited armor and high fuel-consumption, the Kämpfer was still an incredible mobile suit. Due to its late introduction to the war, only a few units were ever produced. A single Kämpfer was fielded by Zeon's [[Cyclops Team]] during their infiltration of the Libot Colony in the neutral Riah Republic of [[Side 6]] on the 20th of December, Universal Century 0079. This unit, piloted by an inebriated [[Mikhail Kaminsky]], destroyed the entire Scarlet Team mobile suit squadron of the assault carrier Gray Phantom single handedly. It then faced its primary objective, the [[Earth Federation|Earth Federation's]] [[RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex"]]. Despite completely destroying the NT-1 Alex's chobham armor and damaging the Gundam, the Kämpfer failed to disable it and fell prey to the Gundam's wrist-mounted 90mm gatling cannon, which proved effective against the Kämpfer's weak armor.
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Despite the drawbacks of limited armor and high fuel-consumption, the Kämpfer was still an incredible mobile suit. Due to its late introduction to the war, only a few units were ever produced. A single Kämpfer was fielded by Zeon's [[Cyclops Team]] during their infiltration of the Libot Colony in the neutral Riah Republic of [[Side 6]] on the 20th of December, Universal Century 0079. This unit, piloted by an inebriated [[Mikhail Kaminsky]], destroyed the entire Scarlet Team mobile suit squadron of the assault carrier Gray Phantom single handedly. It then faced its primary objective, the [[Earth Federation|Earth Federation's]] [[RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex"]]. Despite completely destroying the NT-1 Alex's chobam armor and damaging the Gundam, the Kämpfer failed to disable it and fell prey to the Gundam's forearm-mounted 90mm gatling gun.
   
 
In [[Gundam Legacy]], a single Kämpfer served as the control unit for the "Silver Lance" weapon system for the Operation Silver Lance plot against the [[Republic of Zeon]] in U.C. 0084. It was piloted by Zeon Remnant's [[Lilia Flaubert]].
  
In [[Gundam Legacy]], a single Kämpfer served as the control unit for the "Silver Lance" weapon system for the Operation Silver Lance plot against the [[Republic of Zeon]] in U.C. 0084. It was piloted by Zeon Remnant's [[Lilia Flaubert]].
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In the series ''Ecole du Ciel'', the Kämpfer has seen usage by post-war pirates and later with the Axis forces for its ease of disassemble and reassembly. A prototype Kämpfer is operated by Akira and later in the series, [[Asuna Elmarit]]. By U.C. 0086, the unit's parts are difficult to locate, making the maintenance of the unit extremely difficult. Later this unit is even seen fielded by AEUG, a testament to its high performance.
  
   
 
==Variants==
  
==Variants==
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Ms-06fz-sturmfaust.jpg|Sturm Faust
  
Ms-06fz-sturmfaust.jpg|Sturm Faust
 
ms-18e-chainmine.jpg|Chain Mine
  
ms-18e-chainmine.jpg|Chain Mine
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Heak Hawk.gif|Heat Hawk
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MS18E_HeavyEquipment_GundamWar.jpg|Kämpfer (Heavy Equipment) as featured in Gundam War card game
  
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kampfer0.jpg|Kämpfer Illustration by Shingo Abe
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MS18E_GundamCardBuilder.jpg|Kämpfer (Full Equipment specifications) as featured in Gundam Card Builder
  
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MS18E_GundamUCCardBuilder.jpg|Kämpfer as featured in Gundam U.C. Card Builder
  
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MS18E_GundamCrossWar.jpg|Kämpfer as featured in Gundam Cross War
  
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MS18E_GundamConquest_02.jpg|Kämpfer as featured in Gundam Conquest mobile phone game
  
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MS18E_GundamConquest.jpg|Kämpfer from Gundam Conquest (variation)
  
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MS18E_GundamDuelCompany.jpg|Kämpfer as featured in Gundam Duel Company
  
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kampfer0.jpg|Kämpfer (from Gundam Perfect File)
  
 
kampfer-art.jpg
  
kampfer-art.jpg
 
Hg-kampfer-illustration.jpg|Kämpfer artwork for 1/144 Original model release (1989) by Yuji Kaida
  
Hg-kampfer-illustration.jpg|Kämpfer artwork for 1/144 Original model release (1989) by Yuji Kaida
 
Kaempfer-calendar.jpg|Kämpfer calendar
  
Kaempfer-calendar.jpg|Kämpfer calendar
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Incomplete Kämpfer_side.png|The Kämpfer being disassembled (side view)
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Ms-era-p088.jpg|December U.C. 0079: EFF's Maj. [[Stuart]] posed with the destroyed Kämpfer (from ''MS ERA'' pictorial)
  
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Incomplete Kämpfer_front.png|The Kämpfer being disassembled (front view)
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Ms-18e-4967263097_392c6fe316_b.jpg|Close-up of Kämpfer's destroyed cockpit seat (from ''MS ERA'' pictorial).
  
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Alexvskampfer.png|"Kämpfer vs [[RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex"|Gundam Alex]]" promotion campaign as featured in [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation]]
  
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MS18E_TargetInSight.jpg|Kämpfer armed with 192mm ZUX-197 Jagdgewehr Shotgun as featured in [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire]]
  
 
MS18E_p00.jpg|Close-up of Kämpfer's torso, being assembled by Zeon's [[Cyclops Team]]
  
MS18E_p00.jpg|Close-up of Kämpfer's torso, being assembled by Zeon's [[Cyclops Team]]
 
MS18E_p01.jpg|Close-up of Kämpfer, showing retractable forehead-mounted communication antenna
  
MS18E_p01.jpg|Close-up of Kämpfer, showing retractable forehead-mounted communication antenna
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MS18E_p07.jpg|Kämpfer in action, armed with Chain Mine
  
MS18E_p07.jpg|Kämpfer in action, armed with Chain Mine
 
MS18E_p08.jpg|Close-up of a Chain Mine unit
  
MS18E_p08.jpg|Close-up of a Chain Mine unit
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Ms-18e-4967263097_392c6fe316_b.jpg|Close-up of Kämpfer's destroyed cockpit seat (from ''MS ERA'' pictorial).
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Ms-era-p088.jpg|December U.C. 0079: EFF's Maj. [[Stuart]] posed with the destroyed Kämpfer (from ''MS ERA'' pictorial)
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Kampfer jaburo.jpeg
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SD Alex Kampfer.jpg|From SD Gundam Ultimate Encyclopedia
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===Games===
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Alexvskampfer.png|"Kämpfer vs [[RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex"|Gundam Alex]]" promotion campaign as featured in [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation]]
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MS18E_TargetInSight.jpg|Kämpfer armed with 192mm ZUX-197 Jagdgewehr Shotgun as featured in [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire]]
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MS18E_HeavyEquipment_GundamWar.jpg|Kämpfer (Heavy Equipment) as featured in Gundam War card game
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MS18E_GundamCardBuilder.jpg|Kämpfer (Full Equipment specifications) as featured in Gundam Card Builder
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MS18E_GundamUCCardBuilder.jpg|Kämpfer as featured in Gundam U.C. Card Builder
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MS18E_GundamCrossWar.jpg|Kämpfer as featured in Gundam Cross War
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MS18E_GundamConquest_02.jpg|Kämpfer as featured in Gundam Conquest mobile phone game
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MS18E_GundamConquest.jpg|Kämpfer from Gundam Conquest (variation)
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MS18E_GundamDuelCompany.jpg|Kämpfer as featured in Gundam Duel Company
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Max Boost On Kampfer.png|As seen on [[Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON]] game
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ms_modal_unit_wp_03.png|As seen on the game Gundam Diorama Front 3rd.
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MS-18E Kämpfer BO2.png|As seen in ''Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2''
 
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Silverlance.jpg|Operation Silver Lance as seen on [[Gundam Legacy]]
  
Silverlance.jpg|Operation Silver Lance as seen on [[Gundam Legacy]]
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Char's Deleted Affair 07.jpg
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003aaw.jpg|Axis Zeon's Kämpfer (top left) as featured in [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet]]
 
 
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==[[Gunpla]]==
  
==[[Gunpla]]==
 
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Kampfer-box.jpg|1/144 original "MS-18E Kämpfer" model kit (1989): box art
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Kampfer-box.jpg|1/144 [[1/144 Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 Model Series|original]] "MS-18E Kämpfer" (1989): box art
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MS-14E.jpg|1/144 [[HGUC]] MS-18E Kämpfer model kit (2008): box art
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MS-14E.jpg|1/144 [[HGUC]] MS-18E Kämpfer (2008): box art
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Mg-ms-18e.jpg|1/100 [[Master Grade|MG]] MS-18E Kämpfer model kit (2001): box art
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Mg-ms-18e.jpg|1/100 [[Master Grade|MG]] MS-18E Kämpfer (2001): box art
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BB Senshi 040.jpg|[[SD Gundam BB Senshi]] MS-18E Kämpfer (1989): box art
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SDGG-19-Kämpfer-FullyArmed.jpg|[[SD Gundam G Generation Model Series|SDGG]] MS-18E Kämpfer (Fully Armed Type) (1999): box art
 
Ms-18e.jpeg|1/75 MS-18E Kämpfer soft vinyl model kit
  
Ms-18e.jpeg|1/75 MS-18E Kämpfer soft vinyl model kit
 
Kampfer.jpg|1/100 [[Master Grade|MG]] MS-18E Kämpfer model conversion
  
Kampfer.jpg|1/100 [[Master Grade|MG]] MS-18E Kämpfer model conversion
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Zeonography_3011_Kampfer_box-back.jpg|Zeonography #3011 "MS-18E Kämpfer / YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype" figure set (2006): package rear view
  
Zeonography_3011_Kampfer_box-back.jpg|Zeonography #3011 "MS-18E Kämpfer / YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype" figure set (2006): package rear view
 
Zeonography_3011_KampferPrototype-Kampfer_p01.jpg|Zeonography #3011 "MS-18E Kämpfer" figure (2006): product sample (right) with parts convertible to "YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype" figure (left)
  
Zeonography_3011_KampferPrototype-Kampfer_p01.jpg|Zeonography #3011 "MS-18E Kämpfer" figure (2006): product sample (right) with parts convertible to "YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype" figure (left)
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==Gashapon==
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Kampfer Next.jpg|Sturm Faust equipped
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Kampfer Next 2.jpg|Chain Mine equipped
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Kampfer Next SP.jpg|Metallic version
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Kampfer Next SP 2.jpg|Metallic version
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Kampfer Forte.jpg
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Kampfer Forte 2.jpg
 
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Revision as of 05:24, 5 July 2020

Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2 MS-18E Kämpfer (ケンプファー Kenpufā?) is a heavy assault mobile suit featured in the Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket OVA. It was piloted by Mikhail Kaminsky of Zeon's Cyclops Team during the One Year War.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

The "E" in the MS-18E Kämpfer's model number was an abbreviation for the German word "einhauen," which translates to "one strike." "One strike" summed up the suit's role as a fast assault unit that was meant to strike quickly, cause massive damage with its varied weapons loadout, and make a fast escape. The Kämpfer was a very focused design, never intended to work outside of its role. Within this role it was an exceptional unit, rivaling the Federation's RX series in firepower and speed. It was equipped with numerous thrusters and verniers to achieve high maneuverability. Conversely, the large number of thrusters resulted in higher fuel consumption rate, limiting its operational time.

Kämpfer's design opted for minimal armor, even removing the hip mounted skirt armor found on most mobile suits. The choice of conventional shell-based weapons in favor of beam weapons was made to reduce the drain on its powerplant and resultant drop in speed. Weapon racks were designed to be ejected from the unit as they were expended, minimizing dead weight. The Kämpfer was intended to be operated by special forces, and was built to be easily disassembled and reassembled in blocks, aiding in its infiltration behind enemy lines.

Armaments

  • 60mm Vulcan Gun
An uncommon feature on Zeon MS, the Kämpfer has two Vulcan Guns in the head similar to Federation's mobile suits. These shell firing weapons have high rate of fire but little power, and can't damage the thick armor of a mobile suit, though it can damage lightly armored areas such as the sensors. They are ideal for shooting down small, lightly armored targets such as missiles, attack vehicles, 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. This equipment was developed from the engagement data with RX-78-2 Gundam. The Kämpfer has two beam sabers, one stored in each thigh.
  • ZUX-197 Jagdgewehr 192mm Shotgun
Specifically designed for assault-type MS, this weapon is of the same type as the one used by the MS-08TX Efreet. It has a 9-round capacity with known ammunition including slugshot, luna titanium 00 buckshot, and MS-use birdshot (BB shot). It can be loaded via pump-action, or automatically by an electric mechanism. The Kämpfer is capable of carrying two of these shotguns, one stored on the rear waist armor, while the other is carried in the hands.
  • 360mm Giant Bazooka II
A redesigned version of Dom series' 360mm Giant Bazooka, with improved shape charges and firepower. Fed by a 5-round magazine, it is effective in both anti-ship and anti-MS combat, with a single round blowing off a MS' torso easily. The Kämpfer can be equipped with two Bazookas, and they are stored on its back when not in use.
A simplified, disposable rocket launcher. It is commonly used by Zeon mobile suits in the late stages of the One Year War. As the warhead is not equipped with a guidance device, it is extremely hard to use the Sturm Faust to hit a moving target accurately. However, it is still a highly destructive portable weapon. Two Sturm Fausts could be stored on hardpoints on the legs of the Kämpfer.
  • Prototype Large Beam Rifle
A experimental beam weapon developed at Axis after the One Year War, its effective firing range is 1.8 times that of an ordinary beam rifle. As it's powered by its own built-in generator, it can be wielded by Zaku type MS. The generator however only has enough power for five shots. The firearm appears in Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet.
  • Chain Mine
The Chain Mine was a number of disc-shaped mines connected to each other by flexible cable. Each mine had magnetic claws on its underside, allowing it to be attached to objects. The Chain Mine could be thrown out like grenades one by one, laid on the ground or fixed to a building as a mine, or (most destructively) attached to a single enemy and detonated - this attack method was used by Kämpfer against the prototype Gundam NT-1. It failed to destroy the NT-1, but it inflicted heavy damage to NT-1's Chobam Armor. The Chain Mine was used even in U.C. 0096 as the weapon of Neo Zeon's AMX-101E Schuzrum-Galluss. A similar but larger version of the Chain Mine was featured on Earth Federation's RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" as the Demolition Chain.
  • Heat Hawk
An axe-like melee weapon, whose name is short for "tomahawk". Thermal energy is used to superheat the heat hawk's blade, allowing it to slice through the armor of enemy warships or mobile suits.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Weapons Racks
Mounted on several points on the Kämpfer are weapon racks which are used to mount various weapons when not in use, and can be ejected when expended.
  • Chobam Armor
Original equipment set in SD Gundam BB Senshi. It is designed for fighting against the RX-78NT-1FA Full Armor Gundam "Alex", and is in the form of a single armor covering the head and chest.

History

In the few remaining days and weeks before the end of the One Year War, the Principality of Zeon churned out several new prototype mobile suits. One of these new units was known only as the YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype, which Zeon engineers quickly began producing different variations and redesigns to create custom units meant to excel in specific mission roles. One of the variations created was the MS-18E Kämpfer.

Despite the drawbacks of limited armor and high fuel-consumption, the Kämpfer was still an incredible mobile suit. Due to its late introduction to the war, only a few units were ever produced. A single Kämpfer was fielded by Zeon's Cyclops Team during their infiltration of the Libot Colony in the neutral Riah Republic of Side 6 on the 20th of December, Universal Century 0079. This unit, piloted by an inebriated Mikhail Kaminsky, destroyed the entire Scarlet Team mobile suit squadron of the assault carrier Gray Phantom single handedly. It then faced its primary objective, the Earth Federation's RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex". Despite completely destroying the NT-1 Alex's chobam armor and damaging the Gundam, the Kämpfer failed to disable it and fell prey to the Gundam's forearm-mounted 90mm gatling gun.

In Gundam Legacy, a single Kämpfer served as the control unit for the "Silver Lance" weapon system for the Operation Silver Lance plot against the Republic of Zeon in U.C. 0084. It was piloted by Zeon Remnant's Lilia Flaubert.

Variants

  • MS-18F Kämpfer Beam Weapon Type

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