Changes: RX-77AQ Guncannon Aqua

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Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2The RX-77AQ Guncannon Aqua is a mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt and its ONA version. It is piloted by Bianca Carlyle.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

A mobile suit developed from the Guncannon for underwater combat.^[1] Its chest, knee and backpack are equipped with hydrojets for underwater propulsion.^[1] Instead of the original's 240mm Cannons and Beam Rifle, the Guncannon Aqua is instead armed with Torpedo Launch Tubes, Needle Gun and Beam Sabers.^[1]^[2] The version depicted in the manga has red color scheme similar to the original Guncannon, while the ONA version has a blue color scheme.

Armaments

Needle Gun: A special rifle that uses compressed air to launch solid metal needles that can pierce most armor, including those of submarines and amphibious mobile suits.

Torpedo Launch Tube: Mounted on the back, six on each side of the backpack.

Beam Saber: Stored in the side armor, it emits a blade-shaped beam for cutting and piercing enemy mobile suits. Can be used on land or in the water, but with lower effectiveness.

History

In August UC 0080, Bianca Carlyle of the assault carrier Spartan engaged a Zeon remnant MSM-03 Gogg at Antarctica. The Guncannon Aqua was severely damaged during the battle, necessitating its disassembly to conduct repairs.

Gallery

Notes and Trivia

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Official Website for Gundam Thunderbolt ONA
↑ Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt ONA Episode 6

External Links

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 {{Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2
-|top={{stub}}
 |image=Guncannon Aqua (ONA) - Front.png;Front (ONA version)
 Guncannon Aqua (ONA) - Rear.png;Rear (ONA version)
-RX-77AQ Guncannon Aqua.png;Manga version
+RX-77AQ Guncannon Aqua.png;Front (Manga version)
 |transformable=No
+|usage=
-|environment=Underwater
+|environment=Amphibious
 |type=Suit
+|OfficialName=Guncannon Aqua<br/>ガンキャノン・アクア
 |designation=RX-77AQ
-|OfficialName=Guncannon Aqua
+|archetype=RX-77 Guncannon (Thunderbolt Ver.)~V
+|first=0080
 |era=Universal Century
+|mechdesigner=Yasuo Ohtagaki
-|series=Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt~6
+|series=Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt~6, Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower,
+|manufacturer=Earth Federation Forces
 |operator=Earth Federation Forces
 |pilot=Bianca Carlyle
+|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
-|armaments=Needle Gun
+|propulsion=Hydrojet
-Torpedo Launch Tubes
+|paccommodation=Pilot only~in cockpit in torso
-}}
+|armaments=12 x Torpedo Launch Tube
-The '''RX-77AQ Guncannon Aqua''' is a [[mobile suit]] from ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt]]''. It is piloted by Ensign [[Bianca Carlyle]].
+x Beam Saber
+|OptionalEquip=Needle Gun
+}}The '''RX-77AQ Guncannon Aqua''' is a [[mobile suit]] from ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga)|Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt]]'' and its [[Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt|ONA version]]. It is piloted by [[Bianca Carlyle]].
+==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
-==Design & Development==
-A mobile suit developed from the Guncannon for underwater combat. The chest and knee areas are equipped with ''hydrojets'' that improve its mobility underwater. Instead of the original 240mm Cannons, it is equipped with Torpedo Launch Tubes, and instead of a Beam Rifle, it is equipped with a Needle Gun. The unit was painted blue to better camouflage in an underwater fight. However in the Manga, it remained red.
+A mobile suit developed from the [[RX-77 Guncannon (Thunderbolt Ver.)|Guncannon]] for underwater combat.<ref name="Official">[http://gundam-tb.net/mechanical/index.html Official Website for Gundam Thunderbolt ONA]</ref> Its chest, knee and backpack are equipped with hydrojets for underwater propulsion.<ref name="Official"/> Instead of the original's 240mm Cannons and Beam Rifle, the Guncannon Aqua is instead armed with Torpedo Launch Tubes, Needle Gun and Beam Sabers.<ref name="Official"/><ref name="ONA">[[Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt]] ONA Episode 6</ref> The version depicted in the manga has red color scheme similar to the original Guncannon, while the ONA version has a blue color scheme.
 ==Armaments==
+;*Needle Gun
-* '''Needle Gun '''- a special rifle that uses compressed air to launch solid metal needles that can pierce most armor, including those of submarines and amphibious mobile-suits. Used instead of beam rifles.
+:A special rifle that uses compressed air to launch solid metal needles that can pierce most armor, including those of submarines and amphibious mobile suits.
-* '''Torpedo Launch Tubes '''- can launch up to 4 high-explosive torpedoes
-* '''2x Beam Sabers '''- A plasma bladed sword that can cut and pierce mobile-suits. Though ineffective in the water it can be used while the mobile suit is on land normally.
+;*Torpedo Launch Tube
-==Equipment==
+:Mounted on the back, six on each side of the backpack.
-* '''Hydrojets''' - Equipment used for Aquatic use, specific mobile suits like the Guncannon Aqua use this to manuever underwater without difficulty..
+;*Beam Saber
+:Stored in the side armor, it emits a blade-shaped beam for cutting and piercing enemy mobile suits. Can be used on land or in the water, but with lower effectiveness.
+==History==
+In August UC 0080, [[Bianca Carlyle]] of the assault carrier Spartan engaged a Zeon remnant [[MSM-03 Gogg (Thunderbolt Ver.)|MSM-03 Gogg]] at Antarctica. The Guncannon Aqua was severely damaged during the battle, necessitating its disassembly to conduct repairs.
-==Operational History==
 ==Gallery==
-<gallery>
+<gallery hideaddbutton=true>
-GuncannonAqua.png|without Needle Gun
+RX-77AQ.png|ONA version: front without Torpedo Launch Tubes
-RX-77AQ.png|without Back Pack
+RX-77AQ-rear.png|ONA version: rear without Torpedo Launch Tubes
-RX-77AQ-rear.png|without Back Pack
-RX-77AQ Guncannon Aqua Manga part B.jpg
-RX-77AQ Guncannon Aqua Manga part A.jpg|RX-77AQ Guncannon Aqua (Manga version)
 </gallery>
+==Notes and Trivia==
-==Lineart==
-<gallery>
-</gallery>
-==Trivia==
 ==References==
+<gallery hideaddbutton=true>
+RX-77AQ Guncannon Aqua Manga part A.jpg|Guncannon Aqua (manga version): design and comments by Yasuo Ohtagaki (from [[Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga)|Gundam Thunderbolt]])
+RX-77AQ Guncannon Aqua Manga part B.jpg|Guncannon Aqua (manga version): rear view and weapons (Gundam Thunderbolt)
+</gallery>
 <references />
 ==External Links==
+*[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/thunderbolt/rx-77aq.htm RX-77AQ Guncannon Aqua on MAHQ.net]
 *[http://gundam-tb.net/mechanical/index.html Guncannon Aqua on Gundam Thunderbolt Offical Site (Japanese)]