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Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2 The RGM-79D GM Cold Districts Type is an Earth Federation Forces mobile suit from the Universal Century.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

While the RGM-79 GM proved itself to be a highly capable MS, the introduction of Zeon's well-armed and agile MS-09B Dom on Earth saw the need for a more maneuverable and better-performing mobile suit. A variant of the GM, the RGM-79D GM Cold Districts Type had increased thruster power and maneuverability, and some were modified for harsh climate conditions, most notably cold weather combat. In addition, to ensure the survival of troops in cold climates where stormy weather often lasts for several days, it has exceptional communication capability for a ground mobile suit during the One Year War. The RGM-79D could be equipped with a variety of weaponry, including two types of 90mm machine guns (one of which is fitted with an underslung grenade launcher), head-mounted vulcan guns, and a beam saber.

Armaments

60mm Vulcan Gun: Mounted on the head, the pair of shell firing weapons have a high rate of fire but low power and typically cannot pierce a mobile suit's armor, though they can damage lightly-armored areas such as the sensors. They are ideal for shooting down small, lightly armored targets such as missiles, attack vehicles, etc.

Beam Saber: The standard close range armament for most mobile suits, it is a small device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor. The beam saber emits a blade of plasma contained by an I-Field and can cut through most armor not treated with anti-beam coating. The GM Cold Districts Type has a beam saber stored on the backpack.

HWF GMG·MG79-90mm Bullpup Machine Gun: The bullpup machine gun was a system weapon developed as a space/ground dual-use projectile weapon. Though compact, it has sufficient anti-MS firepower while maintaining accuracy. Its muzzle velocity is increased due to the use of new gunpowder and this enables it to easily penetrate the armor of Zeon's mobile suit. A box-like sensor system incorporating a video camera and laser sensor is installed at the top, and when this system is used alongside the GM's targeting system, target acquisition capability is enhanced.

NFHI GMG-TYPE2 90mm GM Machine Gun: The GMG-Type 2 was independently developed by Norfolk Industries as an MS-use electrically operated 90mm Machine Gun. The magazine projecting from the side on this weapon doubles as a foregrip, and an add-on grenade launcher can be equipped under the barrel, both of which are rare features for Federation weapons. A model adapted for use in arctic conditions also exist.

FADEGEL RGM-M-Sh-007 Shield: An improved model of the RGM-M-Sh-003. It has the exact same size as its predecessor, but its material was changed to Titanium-Ceramic composite. Its mount latch was made movable, allowing the shield to be positioned up or down when carried by a Mobile Suit manipulator or mounted on the forearm, increasing its usability.

History

The RGM-79D GM Cold Districts Type was introduced late in the war, with at least three units assigned to Lieutenant Yuu Kajima's MS combat testing squad. Yuu's unit quickly proved the value of the GM Cold Districts Type, destroying several Zeon mobile suits in defense of a Federation Forces base, including several MSM-03C Hygoggs and three Doms. Other units were deployed to guard important Federation Forces bases, such as the Arctic base.

On December 9th, U.C. 0079, when the shuttle carrying RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex" was being prepared for launch, the Arctic base was attacked by the Cyclops Team, a Zeon special forces team. The Cyclops Team easily destroyed most of the GM Cold Districts Type defending the base, but one of them was able to shoot the Hygogg piloted by Cyclops Team member Andy Strauss in the cockpit while he was attempting to destroy the shuttle, killing him and allowing the shuttle to launch safely.

Gallery

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Notes and Trivia

In the first episode of War in the Pocket, the first two GM Cold Districts Type seen deploying are armed with bullpup machine guns. However, all units shown in subsequent fight scenes are armed with a different type of machine gun with a side-mounted magazine. This machine gun was erroneously named "Bullpup Machine Gun" in the HG manual.

Reference

External Links

RGM-79D GM Cold Districts Type on MAHQ.net

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 |transformable=No
 |production=Mass Production
+|usage=General-Purpose
 |environment=Cold Climate
 |type=Suit
-|OfficialName=GM Cold Climate Type<br>ジム寒冷地仕様
+|OfficialName=GM Cold Districts Type<br>ジム寒冷地仕様
 |designation=RGM-79D
 |archetype=RGM-79 GM~V
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 |era=Universal Century
 |mechdesigner=Yutaka Izubuchi
-|series=Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket~1~1, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (Manga)
+|series=Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket~1~1, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles, Mobile Suit Gundam: Advanced Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire, Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record UC 0081, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R The Troublemakers, Mobile Suit Gundam Saigon 0081
-|manufacturer=Earth Federation Forces~Augusta base
+|manufacturer=Earth Federation~Augusta Base
 |operator=Earth Federation Forces
 |pilot=Yuu Kajima, Philip Hughes, Summona Fulis
@@ Line 27: / Line 28: @@
 |powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
 |poweroutput=1250
-|propRocketThrusters=4 x 15000,
+|propRocketThrusters=60000
+|thrusterlayout=4 x 15000~back
 |propVernierThrusters=5
-|paccommodation=Pilot only~in standard cockpit in torso
+|paccommodation=Pilot only~in cockpit in torso
 |armaments=2 x 60mm Vulcan Gun
 Beam Saber
 |OptionalEquip=HWF GMG·MG79-90mm Bullpup Machine Gun
-NFHI GMG-TYPE2 90mm Bullpup Machine Gun
+NFHI GMG-TYPE2 GM Machine Gun~Grenade Launcher
+FADEGEL RGM-M-Sh-007 Shield
--Grenade Launcher
+}}
-Shield
-}}The '''RGM-79D GM Cold Climate Type''' is an [[Earth Federation Forces]] [[mobile suit]] from the [[Universal Century]].
+The '''RGM-79D GM Cold Districts Type''' is an [[Earth Federation Forces]] [[mobile suit]] from the [[Universal Century]].
 ==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
-While the RGM-79 GM proved itself to be a highly capable MS, the introduction of Zeon's well armed and agile [[MS-09B Dom]] on Earth saw the need for a more maneuverable and better-performing mobile suit. A variant of the GM, the RGM-79D GM Cold Climate Type had increased thruster power and maneuverability, and some were modified for harsh climate conditions, most notably cold weather combat. The RGM-79D could be equipped with a variety of weaponry, including two types of 90mm machine guns (one of which is fitted with an underslung grenade launcher), head-mounted vulcan guns, and a beam saber.
+While the RGM-79 GM proved itself to be a highly capable MS, the introduction of Zeon's well-armed and agile [[MS-09B Dom]] on Earth saw the need for a more maneuverable and better-performing mobile suit. A variant of the GM, the RGM-79D GM Cold Districts Type had increased thruster power and maneuverability, and some were modified for harsh climate conditions, most notably cold weather combat. In addition, to ensure the survival of troops in cold climates where stormy weather often lasts for several days, it has exceptional communication capability for a ground mobile suit during the [[One Year War]]. The RGM-79D could be equipped with a variety of weaponry, including two types of 90mm machine guns (one of which is fitted with an underslung grenade launcher), head-mounted vulcan guns, and a beam saber.
 ==Armaments==
 ;*60mm Vulcan Gun
-:The GM Cold Climate Type is equipped with a pair of head mounted 60mm vulcan guns. These shell firing weapons have a high-rate of fire but little power, however, they are effective at close range and commonly employed to deter an enemy mobile suit from getting too close. They are also ideal for shooting down small, lightly armored targets such as missiles, attack vehicles, etc.
+:Mounted on the head, the pair of shell firing weapons have a high rate of fire but low power and typically cannot pierce a mobile suit's armor, though they can damage lightly-armored areas such as the sensors. They are ideal for shooting down small, lightly armored targets such as missiles, attack vehicles, etc.
 ;*Beam Saber
-:The GM Cold Climate Type has one beam saber stored on the backpack. It is a small device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor.The beam saber is capable of cutting through any armor that has not been treated with anti-beam coating.
+:The standard close range armament for most mobile suits, it is a small device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor. The beam saber emits a blade of plasma contained by an I-Field and can cut through most armor not treated with anti-beam coating. The GM Cold Districts Type has a beam saber stored on the backpack.
 ;*HWF GMG·MG79-90mm Bullpup Machine Gun
+:The bullpup machine gun was a system weapon developed as a space/ground dual-use projectile weapon. Though compact, it has sufficient anti-MS firepower while maintaining accuracy. Its muzzle velocity is increased due to the use of new gunpowder and this enables it to easily penetrate the armor of Zeon's mobile suit. A box-like sensor system incorporating a video camera and laser sensor is installed at the top, and when this system is used alongside the GM's targeting system, target acquisition capability is enhanced.
-: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 GMG-TYPE2 90mm Bullpup Machine Gun
+;*NFHI GMG-TYPE2 90mm GM Machine Gun
+:The GMG-Type 2 was independently developed by Norfolk Industries as an MS-use electrically operated 90mm Machine Gun. The magazine projecting from the side on this weapon doubles as a foregrip, and an add-on grenade launcher can be equipped under the barrel, both of which are rare features for Federation weapons. A model adapted for use in arctic conditions also exist.
-:Beside the HWF GMG·MG79 Bullpup Machine Gun, the GM Cold Climate type also fields the newer NFHI GMG-TYPE2 model. It's integrated with a Grenade Launcher under its barrel for more firepower.
+;*FADEGEL RGM-M-Sh-007 Shield
-:;*Grenade Launcher
+:An improved model of the RGM-M-Sh-003. It has the exact same size as its predecessor, but its material was changed to Titanium-Ceramic composite. Its mount latch was made movable, allowing the shield to be positioned up or down when carried by a Mobile Suit manipulator or mounted on the forearm, increasing its usability.
-::The NFHI GMG-TYPE2 90mm Bullpup Machine Gun is fitted with an underslung grenade launcher, which can fire a variety of grenades. These grenades are not very effective against large ships, but are ideal mid-range anti-mobile suit weapons.
-;*Shield
-:The shield is a thick sheet of armor designed to take severe punishment that would normally destroy a mobile suit. Shields are also treated with 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.
 ==History==
-The RGM-79D GM Cold Climate Type was introduced late in the war, with at least three units assigned to Lieutenant [[Yuu Kajima]]'s MS combat testing squad. Yuu's unit quickly proved the value of the GM Cold Climate Type, destroying several Zeon mobile suits in defense of a Federation Forces base, including several [[MSM-03C Hygogg]]s and three Doms. Other units were deployed to guard important Federation Forces bases, such as the Arctic base where research and development of the [[RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex"]] was carried out.
+The RGM-79D GM Cold Districts Type was introduced late in the war, with at least three units assigned to Lieutenant [[Yuu Kajima]]'s MS combat testing squad. Yuu's unit quickly proved the value of the GM Cold Districts Type, destroying several Zeon mobile suits in defense of a Federation Forces base, including several [[MSM-03C Hygogg]]s and three Doms. Other units were deployed to guard important Federation Forces bases, such as the Arctic base.
+On December 9th, U.C. 0079, when the shuttle carrying [[RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex"]] was being prepared for launch, the Arctic base was attacked by the [[Cyclops Team]], a Zeon special forces team. The Cyclops Team easily destroyed most of the GM Cold Districts Type defending the base, but one of them was able to shoot the Hygogg piloted by Cyclops Team member [[Andy Strauss]] in the cockpit while he was attempting to destroy the shuttle, killing him and allowing the shuttle to launch safely.
 ==Gallery==
-<gallery hideaddbutton=true>
+<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
-rgm-79d-machinegun.jpg|NFHI GMG-TYPE2 90mm Bullpup Machine Gun w/grenade launcher
+rgm-79d-machinegun.jpg|NFHI GMG-TYPE2 90mm Machine Gun w/grenade launcher
+GM Cold 1.png|Being deployed (from [[Gundam 0080]] OVA)
-Gm-cold-morishita_19.jpg|GM Cold Climate Type (illustrated by Naochika Morishita)
+GM Cold 2.png|Firing machine gun (0080)
-Rgm79d_p01_Deployed_0080-OVA_episode1.jpg|GM Cold Climate Type being deployed (from [[Gundam 0080]] OVA)
+GM Cold 3.png
-Rgm79d_p02_90mmMachineGun_0080-OVA_episode1.jpg|GM Cold Climate Type fires 90mm Bullpup Machine Gun (0080)
+GM Cold 4.png
+GM_Cold_destroyed.png
+Gm-cold-morishita_19.jpg|GM Cold Districts Type (illustrated by Naochika Morishita)
+RGM-79D GM Cold Districts Type BO2.png|As seen in ''Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2''
 </gallery>
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 ==Notes and Trivia==
+*In the [[How Many Miles to the Battlefield?|first episode]] of [[Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket|War in the Pocket]], the first two GM Cold Districts Type seen deploying are armed with bullpup machine guns. However, all units shown in subsequent fight scenes are armed with a different type of machine gun with a side-mounted magazine. This machine gun was erroneously named "Bullpup Machine Gun" in the HG manual.
 ==Reference==
 <gallery hideaddbutton=true>
-RGM-79D GM Command.jpg|GM Cold Climate Type (bottom; mislabeled as GM Command): information from [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front|Zeonic Front]]
+RGM-79D GM Command.jpg|GM Cold Districts Type (bottom; mislabeled as GM Command): information from [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front|Zeonic Front]]
 </gallery>
 ==External Links==
-* [http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/0080/rgm-79d.htm RGM-79D GM Cold Climate Type on MAHQ.net]
+* [http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/0080/rgm-79d.htm RGM-79D GM Cold Districts Type on MAHQ.net]
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