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Revision as of 19:26, 31 July 2012
The RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom is a variant of the mass production RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom. It first appears as a part of the MSV-R line.
Combat Characteristics
Over the course of the One Year War, the Federation created variations of the GM Sniper Custom to be outfitted for specific roles. The GM Sniper Custom was revamped into several designs, one of them being the RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom. The GM Guard Custom is designed to protect the main battleship. The GM Guard Custom retains the "face guard" visor over its standard sensors. GM Guard Custom also uses a box beam saber like the one used by GM Sniper Custom but adds a pair of beam daggers and vulcan guns on the head and shoulder. The most notable feature is its large Guardian Shield, used for defense. However, the Guardian Shield is very heavy, making the max gross weight of the GM Guard Custom over 90 tons (compared to GM Sniper Custom's 75.3 tons) and thus lacking maneuverability. As such, the GM Guard Custom is often seen working in conjuction with the RGM-79KC GM Interceptor Custom.
Armaments
- Box Beam Saber/Beam Dagger
- Similar to GM Sniper Custom, GM Guard Custom has a single beam saber attached to its forearm for close combat. In addition, GM Guard Custom also has a pair of beam dagger.
- Beam Spray Gun
- The standard armament of the RGM-79 GM. GM Guard Custom can hold two of these weapons on its waist.
- Guardian Shield
- This giant shield can cover most of the GM Guard Custom's and has five layers of beam coating, making it very effective against beam weapons. It also has a pair of built-in vulcan guns.
History
The RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom first appeared in the One Year War along with Shimoda's RGM-79GC GM Sniper Custom Squadron and a RGC-80S GM Cannon Space Attack battling a squad of Zaku IIs and Doms.
Gallery
References
Trivia
The description of GM Guard Custom was first mentioned in GM Sniper Custom MSV profile. It isn't until release of MSV-R that this mobile suit becom it own variant.
External Links
Template:Early Universal Century Mobile weapons