RX-78T Gundam Titans Version

Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2 RX-78T Gundam Titans Version only appears in one of the what-if scenarios in the Mobile Suit Gundam Gihren's Greed strategy game and the SD Gundam: G Generation Gather Beat video game.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

After the formation of the Titans in U.C. 0084, they sought to develop their own Gundam-type mobile suit based on the legendary RX-78-2 Gundam's frame, resulting in the RX-78T; however, it is implied that its actual frame is that of the RGM-79Q GM Quel. It retains much of the original Gundam's capabilities, albeit painted in the Titans' dark blue colors.

Armaments

• 60mm Vulcan Gun

Mounted in the head, these shell firing weapons have a high-rate of fire but little power and can't damage the thick armor of a mobile suit, 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 beam saber is a small cylindrical 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 metal not treated with anti-beam coating. The RX-78T is equipped with two beam sabers stored in the backpack. One can be used as a reserve weapon, or both can be used simultaneously in a twin sword fashion.

• Beam Javelin

The beam javelin is an alternate form of the beam saber, with an extended handle and a three-pronged beam at the end. The long reach of the weapon gives the RX-78T an advantage in close quarters combat.

• Gundam Hammer

The Gundam Hammer was essentially a large spiked ball attached to a chain. It was used to give the Gundam a ranged melee weapon. The Gundam could either throw or swing the Hammer around itself in order to impact and damage its target through the sheer mass of the hammer. Later it was upgraded into the Hyper Hammer and had several rockets mounted into the ball in order to enable it for use in space, and to increase the damage it could cause.

• Beam Rifle

A revolutionary weapon for its time, the beam rifle is the primary weapon used by the RX-78T. Making use of E-cap (or "energy capacitor") technology, the rifle uses charged concentrations of Minovsky particles as ammunition. This gives the beam rifle firepower equivalent to that of a battleship's beam cannons. As the Minovsky particles destroy matter on a molecular scale, the beam rifle can penetrate even the thickest armor and destroy its target with a single shot. A weakness of the beam rifle is that it could only be fired 16 times before depleting its energy and becoming useless

• Hyper Bazooka

Technically a large rocket launcher, it could fire several 380mm missiles to attack targets at long range. No mass-production MS's armor is able to stop this weapon. While very powerful, it has a slow rate of fire and a fairly little amount of ammunition. Most oftenly used to take out slow, heavily armored targets.

• Shield

Hand-carried, forearm-mounted or stored on the Gundam's backpack, the shield is a simple defense used to block most physical and beam attacks. Also used to great effect in close quarters battle with enemy mobile suits. Has a viewport that can be sealed off with an internal blast plate.

History

The RX-78T Gundam was only seen in a what-if scenario of certain games. It can be presumed that since the Titans were focused on suppressing anti-Federation sentiment amongst the Spacenoids (including Zeon remnants), the Titans hoped to take advantage of the original Gundam's fearsome 'White Devil' reputation.

Picture Gallery

RX-78 Gundam (Titans Colors) as featured in Mobile Suit Gundam Gihren's Greed

Gunpla

SD "RX-78T Gundam (Titans Colors)": sample product.

Action Figures

Mobile Suit in Action (MSiA / MIA) "RX-78-2 Gundam (Titans Color)" (Second Version)" (Limited edition Dengeki Hobby magazine exclusive; 2001): package front view.

(MSiA / MIA) "RX-78-2 Gundam (Titans Color)" (Second Version)": sample product with assessories.

Kado Senshi RX-78 Gundam (Titans Color) (2001): box art

External links

• [1]
• RX-78T Gundam Titans Version on MAHQ.net
• [2]