RGM-79[M] GM Marine Type

RGM-79[M] GM Marine Type
RGM-79[M] GM Marine Type (RGM-79[M] 水中型ジム)
Unit Type
Mass Production Amphibious Mobile Suit
Profile
Developed from	RGM-79C[G] GM Ground Type-C
First Seen	0079 U.C.
Manufacturer	Earth Federation Forces
Operator	Earth Federation Forces
General Characteristics
Power-plant	Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Pilot Accommodations	Pilot only (in cockpit in torso)
Movement
Propulsion	Hydrojet Engine
Standard Armaments
Handheld	Needle Gun
Real World
Mechanical Designer	Yasuo Ohtagaki
Appearances*
Movie	Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower
OVA	Gundam-TB

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 RGM-79[M] GM Marine Type is based on the RGM-79C[G] GM Ground Type-C and modified for use in marine environment. 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. The GM Marine Type is equipped with hydrojets on its shoulders, knees and backpack to propel itself underwater. To adapt to underwater combat, it uses a handheld needle gun that fires solid projectiles.

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.

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.

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.

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