RGM-79［G］ GM Ground Type

Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type (陸戦型ジム) is a ground based predecessor to the RGM-79 GM. It first appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

The RGM-79(G) GM Ground Type was rushed through development during UC 0079 based on early data from Project V. It was intended as a test unit and to gather combat data alongside the space use RGM-79［E］ GM Early Type. The GM Ground Type used 80% of the same parts as the RX-79［G］ Gundam Ground Type and therefore the two machines can swap certain parts when required. For example, the GM Ground Type can swap its backpack for the Gundam Ground Type's to carry more weapons/equipment and be more adaptable. There is also the case of a GM Ground Type's head being used as a replacement for the missing head of Karen Joshua's Gundam Ground Type. The GM Ground Type also shared the Luna Titanium Alloy armor, and the ability to use beam rifles and most of the Gundam Ground Type's weaponry. Unlike the Gundam Ground Type, the GM Ground Type lacks the chest-mounted vulcan gun and multi-launcher.

Armaments

• X.B.Sa-G-03 Beam Saber

The GM Ground Type has two beam sabers, one stored in the outer side of each leg. The beam saber is a small device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor. It emits a blade of plasma contained by an I-Field and can cut through most armor not treated with anti-beam coating.

• NF·GMG-Type.37/100mm Machine Gun

The standard armament for Federation mobile suit ground forces, the Type 37 is an open-bolt, gas-operated, magazine-fed, mobile suit handheld machine gun. It fires a 100x450 millimeter round at a rate of 500 rounds per minute and is loaded with a 20-round box magazine. Features include a folding stock and swivel forward hand grip. Every Gundam and GM Ground Type carry two spare 20-round magazines on their hip armor.

• HWF GMG·MG79-90mm Bullpup Machine Gun

The bullpup machine gun is an open-bolt, gas-operated, magazine-fed, mobile suit handheld sub-machine gun. It does not require energy to be used, however it is ineffective against heavy armor. When the magazine is empty, it can be discarded and replaced with a new one.

• NFHI·GMCa-type.09/180mm Cannon

The Type 09 artillery cannon fires a 180x800 millimeter HE round and is loaded with an eight (8) round box magazine. Maximum effective range 3.0 kilometers. The cannon can be broken down into five for storage in the backpack storage container: the forward barrel with muzzle brake group, the rear barrel group, the forward receiver group, the rear receiver group and the magazine. Features include a swivel-out forward hand grip and top carrying handle.

• P.B.R-0079/A12 S-000011 Beam Rifle

The ground-type beam rifle is powered by an internal energy capacitor with an average charge of 15 rounds. Bore diameter of 150 millimeters. Mega particle range is limited in Earth's atmosphere. Maximum effective range of 2.0 kilometers. 60 RPM. Features include a forward swivel hand grip and 180 degree swivel narrow sensor.

• YHI 6ML-79MM Missile Launcher

A launcher system consisting of multiple missile containers fitted on a base unit. Two to four missiles can be stored within each container depending on the type of warhead selected to meet the needs of the operation.

• NFHI*EPHB-type.Doc-04/380mm Hyper Bazooka

The ground-type hyper bazooka fires a 380x1900 millimeter HEDP rocket at ranges up to 2.5 kilometers. It is loaded with a 5-round box magazine with one round pre-loaded into the chamber. The bazooka can be broken down into five parts for storage in the backpack storage container: the forward barrel and muzzle group, the trigger and targeting sensor group, the rear barrel group, the receiver group and the magazine.

• YHI YF-RC180 Railcannon

A weapon that uses electromagnetic forces, rather than gunpowder, to fire solid projectiles at very high velocities. Manufactured by Yashima Heavy Industries. This equipment was developed in consideration of the problems that the early beam weapons had(decreased power due to attenuation in the atmosphere), and the basic structure is diverted from a battleship's main gun.

• Net Gun

Like its name suggests, this weapon fires nets to trap, immobilize, and disable the enemy; rather than destroy them. Usually used in Ambush and Capture missions.

• RGM*S-Sh-WF/S-00109 Shield

Mounted on the forearm, this shield is commonly used by the Gundam and GM Ground Type. Mount latch and joint/pivot mount position retracted for protection or extended for slashing or punching attacks. Can be thrust into the ground and used as an elevated weapon firing position. Features include top carrying handle and shield claw.

• FADEGEL RGM-M-Sh-003 Shield

The same shield as used by the RGM-79 GM, it is a thick sheet of armor designed to take severe punishment that would normally destroy a mobile suit. Since the introduction of beam weaponry, shields are also treated with an anti-beam coating to withstand several beam shots before the coating wears off. Typically, physical shields can only take so much damage before they succumb to the pressure and break.

Special Equipment & Features

• Weapon Rack

After swapping its backpack for the Gundam Ground Type's, the GM Ground Type has a weapon rack on its back. The weapon rack allows the GM Ground Type to carry a variety of equipment, such as weapon container, parachute pack, etc. In addition, the rack is equipped with a foldable searchlight and certain sections can unfold into a forklift-like mechanism.

• Parachute Pack

An optional backpack equipment created by the Federation for use by their Mobile Suits for paradrop missions from the Medea Transport Plane. The backpack contains three parachutes and four thrusters to help in making a safe descent to the ground, once touchdown had been accomplished the backpack would be ejected as to not hinder the Mobile Suits performance in ground combat.

• Weapon Container

Container for storing spare or additional armament that can be attached to the weapon rack. The container allows the GM Ground Type to carry a variety of armaments and ammunition for both itself and the other members of its squad.

History

The GM Ground Type was cheaper to produce than the Gundam Ground type, but only 42 units were produced. At least 12 units were assigned to the Kojima Battalion stationed in Southeast Asia, with the rest participating in the various Federation counter offensives in Eastern Europe, Africa, North America and Australia. However, the GM Ground Type was soon abandoned in favor of the standard-model RGM-79 GM, which was even cheaper to build and could serve as a "multi-role" unit.

Three units belonging to the Kojima Battalion were converted into the long-range mobile suit, the RGM-79［G］ GM Sniper. Some units were also operated by the penal battalion Slave Wraith, and painted in their team's custom colors. The GM Ground Types were also deployed by the EFF's Experimental Units, with one of them being the platoon commanded by Matt Healy. Matt initially piloted a GM Ground Type before being issued a new RX-79［G］ Gundam Ground Type. When the unit piloted by Anish Lofman was damaged in battle against a MAX-03 Adzam, he was forced to switch to a RGM-79 GM, much to his disappointment, but he was later assigned his squadmate Larry Radley's unit, after Larry was assigned a RGM-79SP GM Sniper II.

Variants

• RGM-79［G］ GM Sniper

Gallery

Lineart for Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front

Color art for Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front

NF·GMG-Type.37/100mm machine gun

HWF GMG·MG79-90mm Bullpup Machine Gun

NFHI·GMCa-type.09/180mm cannon

Missile launcher

NFHI*EPHB-type.Doc-04/380mm Hyper Bazooka

Net gun

Beam rifle

Beam saber

FADEGEL RGM-M-Sh-003 Shield

GM Ground Types of Kojima Battalion's 07th MS Team, armed with beam rifles.

GM Ground Types of Kojima Battalion's 03rd MS Team, armed with beam rifles.

Destroyed GM Ground Type with NF·GMG-Type.37/100mm Machine Gun

GM Ground Types, seen during Operation Odessa.

GM Ground Types deployed in Odessa as seen on MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front OVA

GM Ground Types in action along with M353A4 Bloodhound command vehicle (The Gravity Front)

Close encounter between GM Ground Type and Zeon's Wappa (The Gravity Front)

A GM Ground Type (left) being struck by Zeon's Zaku Tank (from Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence)

GM Ground Type armed with long-range beam rifle

GM Ground Type and GM Sniper (left and center) as featured in Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front

Ground Type GM in Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation

Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story Missing Link

GM Ground Types (left and center) of EFF's Slave Wraith MS Team, seen with RX-79[G] SW Slave Wraith (right)

GM Ground Type (Anish Lofman's Unit) as featured in Gundam Chronicle Battleline

Gunpla

High Grade Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team 1/144 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type (1996) - Box art

HGUC 1/144 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type (2017) - Box art

MG 1/100 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type (2001) - Box art

Action Figures

Mobile Suit in Action (MSiA / MIA) "RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type" (North American release; 2001): package front view.

MSiA / MIA "Gunperry & RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type" double pack (Asian release; 2002): package front view.

MSiA / MIA "RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type" figure set (Asian release; 2003): package front view.

References

Profile as featured in Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation

Profile of GM Ground Type (Slave Wraith Team Colors)

External links

• RGM-79(G) GM Ground Type on MAHQ.net

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