Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2 The RAG-79-G1 Waterproof Gundam (水中型ガンダム?) (aka Gundam Marine Type or Gundiver) is an Earth Federation Forces Mobile suit from the Universal Century, which first appeared in the Kunio Okawara Collection (SD Club No.13) design series and later on in the side story manga Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud.
Technology & Combat Characteristics
The Waterproof Gundam is a fully customized RAG-79 Aqua GM used by the Federation. Although the unit is built from the same basic frame of the Aqua GM, it was adapted with more advanced technologies during its development to improve its adaptability in amphibious combat.
One such feature is the improved Minovsky type reactor, which is custom designed to work underwater and allows it to use beam weapons while underwater. Other such improvements in performance is the increased power in the thrusters, allowing it to cruise underwater without problems. In design wise, the unit is designed with a Gundam-Like head to reflect the famous RX-78-2 Gundam.
Armaments
- Torpedo Pod
- Located on the back are two torpedo pods.
- Explosive Harpoon Gun
- Located on the left forearm, a directional explosive is built into the tip of the harpoon to destroy the enemy MS from the inside.
- Hand Anchor
- A rocket anchor weapon equipped into the Waterproof Gundam's right forearm for close combat purposes. It has a grappling claw that can catch enemy units to pull them into the suit's combat range. It can also be used to restrict the movements of an enemy mobile suit.
- Beam Pick
- Among the Waterproof Gundam's weapons that are designed for use in the water are its beam picks. These are like beam sabers but with a shorter blade and the Waterproof Gundam has two beam picks that can be stored on its right waist.
- Underwater-Use Beam Rifle
- A modified beam rifle that can be used underwater. The beam rifle is fitted with a curved cover to narrow and converge the beam, which reduces the loss of the beam in the water.
History
One surviving Waterproof Gundam was deployed at Dakar during the events of Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, alongside two RAG-79 Aqua GM units to fight against The Sleeves. The Waterproof Gundam however was no match against the more advanced AMS-129M Zee Zulu units deployed by The Sleeves and was destroyed in combat.
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