OZ-02MD Virgo

OZ-02MD Virgo is a mass-produced A.I. controlled mobile suit featured in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

After creating OZ-13MSX1 Vayeate and OZ-13MSX2 Mercurius, the five Gundam scientists were forced by OZ to mass produce a new line of mobile suits which would later be incorporated into OZ's Mobile Doll program. The new machine, the OZ-02MD Virgo, incorporated the powerful offensive and defensive technology of the Vayeate and Mercurius, as well as gundanium armor, which was highly effective against the weapons of most mass-produced mobile suits.

The Virgo is a slow machine incapable of quick maneuvers. Instead, it relies on its heavy offensive and defensive capabilities to weather enemy attacks and return a devastating counterattack. It is also incapable of close-range combat, as it lacks any weapons to perform it and any programmable data as to how to perform it.

Armaments

• Beam Cannon

For offensive purposes, the Virgo has a beam cannon based on the one used by the Vayeate. It is mounted on the right arm and connected to the right shoulder, which houses a beam generator with a circular part that is exposed at the time of the weapon's firing. This mechanism serves to generate energy by rotating at a high speed. Although not as powerful as the Vayeate's beam cannon, it is nevertheless capable of easily destroying a Leo in one shot and is the most powerful weapon mounted on a mass produced machine. It appears to have a variable output as a couple of them were seen using a much weaker rapid-fire mode when pursuing Relena Darlian's vehicle.

• Planet Defensor

The Virgo has four planet defensors stored on the left shoulder and they are based on those used by the Mercurius. When deployed, the defensors operate independently, and can generate a defensive energy barrier capable of blocking most incoming attacks. When low on energy, they can return to the mobile unit's left shoulder to recharge.

Special Equipment & Features

• Mobile Doll AI Control System

The Virgo was controlled by the mobile doll system, negating the need for a human pilot to function. The AI's movements lack innovation, however, relying on pre-programmed data to determine how it reacts in a given situation.

• Parachute

History

Developed by Romefeller Foundation engineer Tubarov in the year AC 195 at OZ lunar base and mobile suit factory. It was first deployed on September 8 to combat a group of Leo Space Types led by Lady Une. While the new mobile dolls managed to overwhelm the attackers, many of them are destroyed by the still incomplete XXXG-01D2 Gundam Deathscythe Hell and XXXG-01S2 Altron Gundam as their pilots escaped.

Once completed and put into mass production, the Virgo was used heavily by the Romefeller Foundation on Earth to wipe out any armed resistance to the organization's rule. The mobile doll saw mostly victory until they reached the Sanc Kingdom, which was protected by several Ace pilots piloting customised OZ-12SMS Tauruses, as well as Heero, who was piloting the OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon. Eventually, the White Fang organization would infiltrate and capture the lunar mobile doll factory, where members would find the designs for a new mobile doll that they put into production for themselves as the WF-02MD Virgo II.

Picture Gallery

Lineart Front View

Beam Cannon

As it appears in SD Gundam G Generation World/Overworld

As seen in SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays

Notes

• The Virgo's name is derived from "Virgo" being the sixth Zodiac sign meaning "Virgin", which may be reference to the fact that it doesn't need a human pilot in order to function. It is unknown, though unlikely, if the Virgo or any of its variant models have actual cockpits, as it was constructed with the intent of being a mobile doll, unlike the mobile doll versions of the Leo or Taurus.
• The Virgo's design is essentially a fusion of the designs of the Mercurius and Vayeate, bearing the same body structure with minor enhancements such as enlarged shoulders and reinforced chest armor, while incorporating the weapons of both mobile suits into its body.

External links

• OZ-02MD Virgo on MAHQ.net