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The RX-178-X0 Prototype Gundam Mk-II was the prototype of the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II and appears as a playable unit in the Gihren's Greed strategy game. It is mainly piloted by Cyber Newtype Zero Murasame.

Technology & Combat Characteristics[]

A prototype trial unit for the Gundam Mk-II developed by Titans using technology from the Gundam Development Project. The Gundam Mk-II featured many new technologies, such as panoramic monitor and movable frame, with no regards to cost. As a result, its performance is extremely high. However, it was very poorly balanced, making it difficult to draw out its full performance.[1] Though its firepower and mobility both exceeded the Gundam Mk-II's, it was far less durable.

Armaments[]

  • Vulcan Gun
A pair of shell-firing weapon built into the head. Though not powerful, its high rate of fire meant it was employed to intercept enemy missiles/units, as warning shots, and to destroy lightly armored targets. This armament was omitted in the Gundam Mk-II.
  • Prototype Beam Saber
A beam weapon for close combat. It 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 any armor not treated with anti-beam coating. Two units are mounted on the vernier arms of the backpack. Unlike the ones used by Gundam Mk-II, they are cylindrical in shape and are more powerful.
  • Prototype Beam Rifle
A prototype beam rifle that uses the latest technology, the E-pack system. By replacing the E-pack, the total number of shots that can be fired is improved compared to the built-in energy CAP system. This model is more powerful than the one used by the Gundam Mk-II, and has a longer range, but its accuracy is lower.
  • Shield
The same shield as used by the RX-78GP01 Gundam "Zephyranthes", it can collapse or extend to suit the combat situation.
  • BOWA XBR-M-82-05H Beam Rifle
The same firearm as used by the Gundam "Zephyranthes", it was used by the Prototype Gundam Mk-II in Gundam EXA.
  • Jutte
Mounted on the underside of the beam rifle's barrel, it is a small beam saber designed to catch enemy beam sabers. It allows the pilot to quickly counter when there is no time to draw out the main beam saber.

History[]

The Prototype Gundam Mk-II was piloted by Zero Murasame, the first Cyber Newtype created by the Murasame Newtype Laboratory. However, Zero would eventually turn on his creators, single-handedly destroying the entire Murasame Lab in the Prototype Gundam Mk-II. He would also steal the blueprints for the MRX-009 Psycho Gundam from the lab.[2]

Depending on whether the player controls the Earth Federation Forces or the Principality of Zeon, Zero would break through the air defenses of either Jaburo or Side 3 in the Prototype Gundam Mk-II and offer the Psycho Gundam blueprints to either General Revil or Gihren Zabi in exchange for a cure for Cyber Newtypes. He would also offer General Revil the blueprints for the Prototype Gundam Mk-II, allowing more units to be manufactured.[2]

Alternatively, when playing as the Titans, the player can develop the Prototype Gundam Mk-II by first developing the RX-78GP01 Gundam "Zephyranthes" and the RX-78T Gundam Titans Version.[2]

In the Zeon disc opening of Gihren's Greed: Blood of Zeon, a Prototype Gundam Mk-II is deployed during a Zeon attack on Jaburo by two MS-09F/trop Dom Tropen and the stolen RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis". The Prototype Gundam Mk-II destroyed the two Dom Tropen with its prototype beam rifle and prototype beam saber, before confronting the "Physalis" just as it was about to fire its atomic bazooka at Jaburo's central block.

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

  • Despite its name, the development of this unit was not necessary to obtain the Gundam Mk-II in the games it appear in.
  • The Prototype Gundam Mk-II appears to share some parts with the RGM-79Q GM Quel, such as the shoulder armor and the skirt armor.
  • The Prototype Gundam Mk-II appearing in Gundam EXA featured a somewhat different design compared to the one seen in Gihren's Greed, with a differently shaped V-fin and a back thruster similar to the GM Quel.

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