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The Juaggu was an amphibious mobile suit loosely based on the [[MSM-04 Acguy]] and designed to provide medium-range fire support for other mobile suits on the front lines. The Juaggu's standard weaponry consisted of two very large 3-tube 320 mm rocket launchers in place of hands and a bank of four mega-particle cannons in its torso. However, the rocket launchers could be replaced with an array of large-caliber vulcan cannons, and the Juaggu could also be outfitted with standard 5-finger manipulators if need be. |
The Juaggu was an amphibious mobile suit loosely based on the [[MSM-04 Acguy]] and designed to provide medium-range fire support for other mobile suits on the front lines. The Juaggu's standard weaponry consisted of two very large 3-tube 320 mm rocket launchers in place of hands and a bank of four mega-particle cannons in its torso. However, the rocket launchers could be replaced with an array of large-caliber vulcan cannons, and the Juaggu could also be outfitted with standard 5-finger manipulators if need be. |
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+ | The Juaggu appears to be a very heavily armored mobile suit as well. In the battle between the Federation and the Zeon remnants at Dakar, the Juagg is seen fighting alongside a [[AMX-109 Capule]] and takes several hits from Federation suits with little damage. The armor on the Juaggu appears thick enough to withstand a beam saber strike for a number of seconds, as well as serve as a melee weapon without recieving any disfiguring damage. Noteworthy is its dispatch of two [[MSA-003 Nemo]]s in just a matter of seconds, while being almost a decade outdated by the Nemo. |
During said battle, the Juaggu appeared to be outclassed by the [[RGM-86R GM III|GM III]] in strength and mobility, as the GM defeated the Juaggu with a beam javelin strike to the torso after cutting off one of its launcher/arms. |
During said battle, the Juaggu appeared to be outclassed by the [[RGM-86R GM III|GM III]] in strength and mobility, as the GM defeated the Juaggu with a beam javelin strike to the torso after cutting off one of its launcher/arms. |
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Revision as of 13:49, 19 November 2011
The Juaggu is a mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline. It is one of the official Mobile Suit Variations and made its animated debut in the anime adaption of Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn.
Combat Characteristics
The Juaggu was an amphibious mobile suit loosely based on the MSM-04 Acguy and designed to provide medium-range fire support for other mobile suits on the front lines. The Juaggu's standard weaponry consisted of two very large 3-tube 320 mm rocket launchers in place of hands and a bank of four mega-particle cannons in its torso. However, the rocket launchers could be replaced with an array of large-caliber vulcan cannons, and the Juaggu could also be outfitted with standard 5-finger manipulators if need be.
The Juaggu appears to be a very heavily armored mobile suit as well. In the battle between the Federation and the Zeon remnants at Dakar, the Juagg is seen fighting alongside a AMX-109 Capule and takes several hits from Federation suits with little damage. The armor on the Juaggu appears thick enough to withstand a beam saber strike for a number of seconds, as well as serve as a melee weapon without recieving any disfiguring damage. Noteworthy is its dispatch of two MSA-003 Nemos in just a matter of seconds, while being almost a decade outdated by the Nemo.
During said battle, the Juaggu appeared to be outclassed by the GM III in strength and mobility, as the GM defeated the Juaggu with a beam javelin strike to the torso after cutting off one of its launcher/arms.
Weapons
- 3-tube 320 mm Rocket Launcher
- As a mobile suit designed for mid-range fire support, the Juaggu was originally outfitted with an array of rocket launchers on each arm in place of manipulators. These 320 mm rockets were designed with base bombardment in mind, as the Juaggu was intended for use underwater and in the dense jungles of South America.
- Vulcan Cannon
- In place of the rocket launchers, the Juaggu could also sport an array of vulcan cannons built into the same fixed 3-tube housings. As seen in the battle at Dakar, these large-caliber vulcans are able to easily penetrate the armor of an RGM-79R GM II, and may be able to damage the armor of the more advanced RGM-86R GM III.
- Mega-particle Cannon
- Housed in the torso and alongside the Juaggu's snout, the unit's mega-particle cannons fire tightly-focused beams that are able to easily penetrate mobile suit armor. The cannon's appear to be fire-linked, as the Juaggu has been seen firing all four cannons at once, but one could assume that the cannons could be fired individually as well.
History
As Zeon prepared for its massive invasion of the Earth Federation Forces' underground military headquarters of Jaburo, located along the Amazon River in South America, the Zeon military engineers stationed at California Base began developing several specialized mobile suits to aid in the assault. While many designs were meant to fill the ground assault role, the Juaggu was one of several amphibious mobile suit designs intended for the mid-range fire support role. Based on the MSM-04 Acguy, the Juaggu had similar mobility and energy characteristics that enabled quick, stealthy movement, as well as the utilization of beam weapons.
However, the few Juaggu that were constructed at California Base never saw combat in the assault on Jaburo. Some time prior to the planned assault on Jaburo, Zeon Commander Char Aznable discovered a secret entrance to the subterranean base and launched the attack much earlier than originally planned. As the war continued on into space, many mobile suits designed for the assault on Jaburo were left unused as they were unfit for space-use.
Because they were not part of the Jaburo assault, they survived the war, hidden during the aftermath by Zeon Remnants. These units would remain hidden for almost two decades. Motivated by the actions of the Neo Zeon movement The Sleeves would come out of hiding with their mobile suits from the One Year War and attack Earth Federation targets. Among the attacking forces were Juaggu mobile suits that proved to be quite effective despite being 20 years old.
Variants
- MSM-04G Juaggu Kai
Gallery
External Links
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