MSZ-006C1 Zeta Plus C1

Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2The MSZ-006C1 Ζ Plus C1 is a variant of the MSZ-006A1 Zeta Plus A1 designed for space combat. It is featured in the photo-novel Gundam Sentinel.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

Inspired by the success of the MSZ-006A1 Zeta Plus A1, the AEUG further develops and redesigns the MSZ-006A1 in the form of the C1 type. Designed primarily to fly up to extreme altitudes into space, the MSZ-006C1 Ζeta Plus C1 was equipped with updated cooling systems, hybrid ramjet/rocket engines that were capable of adapting to any type of environment, and was fitted with a new backpack the has four additional thrusters. However, this unit retained the wing binders of the A1 type, discarding the flying armor concept of the prototype Zeta Gundam, allowing it to perform atmospheric entry with precise calibration.

The C1 type's offensive capabilities were increased with the addition of a powerful Beam Smart Gun, which was integrated into a flight sub unit that contained a small generator and energy CAP system, and with the option of equipping a coaxial disc radome for long-range attacks. The beam smart gun served as the unit's nose when the suit is in Wave Rider mode. Propellant tanks could also be attached to the wing binders, giving the C1 type the ability to descend to the lunar surface and then launch back into space.

Armaments

• 60mm Vulcan Gun

Two 60mm vulcan guns are mounted in the sides of the Ζeta Plus C1's head. Having low power but a high rate of fire, they are mainly used to ward off advancing enemies, intercept missiles, etc.

• Thigh Beam Cannon

A pair of beam cannons are mounted to the thighs of the Ζeta Plus C1, and in Wave Rider mode they serve as the Zeta Plus C1's main armaments. Also usable in mobile suit mode.

• Beam Saber

Beam sabers are standard equipment on all Federation MS. The beam sabers use Minovsky particles held in place by an I-Field to form an effective cutting surface that can slice through nearly any material. A beam saber is stored within the top of each thigh beam cannon.

• Beam Smart Gun

The Beam Smart Gun is an advanced, high powered beam rifle. It features a particle deflecting system at the muzzle that can bend the fired beam by up to 20 degrees, and is able to rapid fire at high power briefly. It also has two energy intakes that can be linked to the movable frame hard point of the Mobile Suit. The Zeta Plus C1's smart gun is integrated with its shield.

Special Equipment & Features

• Disk Radome

The Disk Radome is set parallel to the Beam Smart Gun's sensor unit and can perform a wide area scan. Its main function is to provide specific location of multiple enemies on the field.

History

Two units are assigned to Task Force Alpha during the Pezun Rebellion. On March 1, U.C. 0088, Zeta Plus pilots Tex West and Sigman Shade escort the booster-equipped S Gundam in its attack on the power satellite SOL 7804, and they fight alongside the Ex-S Gundam throughout the battle for Ayers City. During the final battle with the New Desides on April 4, Tex West is reassigned to operate the G-Bomber and his Zeta Plus is transferred to former Nero pilot Chung Yung. Although Chung Yung’s machine is destroyed in combat, Sigman Shade successfully enters the atmosphere and his Zeta Plus is recovered intact.

Gallery

Zeta Plus C1 (Gundam Fix Ver.) by Hajime Katoki: front view

MS mode: front view

MS mode: rear view

Waverider mode: top view

Waverider mode: bottom view

Waverider mode: rear view

Waverider mode: landing gear

Waverider mode: schematics

MS mode equipped with propellant tanks: front view

MS mode equipped with propellant tanks: rear view

Transformation sequence: steps 1-3

Transformation sequence: steps 4-6

Transformation sequence: anatomy

Thigh Beam Cannon and Beam Saber

Disk Radome

Beam Smart Gun

Waverider Mode (from "Model Graphix Special Edition Gundam Sentinel")

Zeta Plus C1's weapons, from left: Beam Saber, Disk Radome, Beam Smart Gun, and Thigh Beam Cannon (from "Model Graphix Special Edition Gundam Sentinel")

Ζeta Plus C1 as featured in Gundam War card game

MSZ-006C1 Zeta Plus C1 MS Girl

Zeta Plus C1 (from Gundam Perfect File)

Artwork for 1/144 Original Zeta Plus C1 model release (1988)

Zeta Plus C1s (MS and Waverider modes) inside hangar

Fan Art

CG render of Zeta Plus C1s

Gunpla

1/144 Original MSZ-006C1 Ζeta Plus C1 (1988): box art

1/144 HGUC MSZ-006C1 Ζeta Plus C1 (P-Bandai exclusive; 2016): box art

1/100 MG MSZ-006C1 Ζeta Plus C1 (2002): box art

SD Gundam BB Senshi MSZ-006C1 Ζeta Plus C1 (1989): box art

1/100 MG MSZ-006C1 Zeta Plus C1 (Waverider Mode) conversion: modeled by yumoto (Dengeki Hobby)

1/100 MG MSZ-006C1 Zeta Plus C1 (Waverider Mode) conversion

1/100 MG MSZ-006C1 Zeta Plus C1 (Waverider Mode) conversion

Unknown-scale MSZ-006C1 Zeta Plus C1 (MS Mode): posed with Beam Smart Gun

Unknown-scale MSZ-006C1 Zeta Plus C1 (MS Mode): front view

Unknown-scale MSZ-006C1 Zeta Plus C1 (MS Mode): rear view

Unknown-scale MSZ-006C1 Zeta Plus C1 (Waverider Mode): top view

Unknown-scale MSZ-006C1 Zeta Plus C1 (Waverider Mode): bottom view

Action Figures

1/144 Gundam Fix Figuration (GFF)

GFF #0017a "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Blue color)" figure set (2003): package front view

GFF #0017a "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Blue color)" figure set (2003): package rear view

GFF #0017a "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Blue color)" figure set (2003): sample product as Zeta Plus C1 figure (MS mode)

GFF #0017a "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Blue color)" figure set (2003): sample product as Zeta Plus C1 figure (Waverider mode)

GFF #0017b "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Red color)" figure set (2003): package front view

GFF #0017b "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Red color)" figure set (2003): package rear view

GFF #0017b "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Red color)" figure set (2003): sample product as Zeta Plus C1 figure (MS mode)

GFF #0017b "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Red color)" figure set (2003): sample product as Zeta Plus C1 figure (Waverider mode)

1/100 Gundam Fix Figuration Metal Composite (GFFMC)

GFFMC #1005 "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Red color)" figure set (2003): package front view

GFFMC #1005 "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Red color)" figure set (2003): package front view

GFFMC #1005 "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Red color)" figure set (2003): sample product as Zeta Plus C1 figure (MS mode)

GFFMC #1005 "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Red color)" figure set (2003): sample product as Zeta Plus C1 figure (Waverider mode)

GFFMC #0000 "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Blue color)" figure set (Limited release; 2003): package front view

GFFMC #0000 "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Blue color)" figure set (Limited release; 2003): package back view

GFFMC #0000 "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Blue color)" figure set (Limited release; 2003): sample product as Zeta Plus C1 figure (MS mode).

GFFMC #0000 "Zeta Plus A1 / C1 [Bst] (Blue color)" figure set (Limited release; 2003): sample product as Zeta Plus C1 figure (Waverider mode)

Gashapon

Notes and Trivia

• The Zeta Plus C1's name is derived from "Zeta", which is the sixth letter of the Greek Alphabet - which may be a reference to its model number.
• The original 1/144 MSZ-006C1 "Zeta Plus C1" is one of the first 1/144 plastic kits capable of transforming from MS mode to Waverider mode.. 

Reference

Zeta Plus A1/C1 (GFF Metal Composite Ver.): specification

External Links

• MSZ-006C1 Zeta Plus C1 on MAHQ.net
• MSZ-006C1 Zeta Plus C1 on GearsOnline.net