"Universal Century (Thunderbolt)" is not in the list (After Colony, Anno Domini, Advanced Generation, After War, Build Fighters, Correct Century, Cosmic Era, Future Century, Gunpla Builders, Mars Century, ...) of allowed values for the "Era" property. The RGM-79[M] GM Marine Type is a mass-production amphibious mobile suit introduced in the ONA adaptation of Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt.
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
The GM Marine Type is based on the RGM-79C[G] GM Ground Type-C and modified for operations in marine environment.[1] While it is a different machine from the RAG-79 Aqua GM, another GM-type unit for use in marine environment, the two does share similar shape and equipment.[2] The GM Marine Type is equipped with hydrojets on its shoulders, knees and backpack to propel itself underwater.[1] To adapt to underwater combat, it uses a handheld needle gun that fires solid projectiles.[1][2]
Armaments[]
- Needle Gun
- A handheld, aquatic firearm that fires solid, needle-shaped projectiles. The same type of weapon is also used by the RX-77AQ Guncannon Aqua.[2]
History[]
In August UC 0080, multiple RGM-79[M] GM Marine Types were dispatched by the assault carrier Spartan for a patrol mission near Antarctica. They were then ambushed by several MSM-07 Z'Goks piloted by Zeon remnants and suffered heavy losses, with many units crushed by sinking icebergs.[3]
Notes & Trivia[]
- Due to its brief appearance in the ONA and limited information from the official website and sourcebooks, the full armament and capabilities of the GM Marine Type is unknown.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Official Website for Gundam Thunderbolt ONA
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt - Record of Thunderbolt 2" Book
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower.
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