The TMF/S-3 GINN OCHER Type is a Mobile Suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
A variant of the ZGMF-1017 GINN, ZAFT's mainstay mobile suit, the TMF/S-3 GINN OCHER (Operation Commando Hard Environment Reinforced) Type was designed to provide tactical support for the TMF/A-802 BuCUE in the desert environment. For this purpose, it underwent various modifications. Most notably, the space combat equipment of the GINN, such as thrusters and cooling systems, were all removed and replaced by extra batteries and gas turbine generators to extend the OCHER Type's operational time. Its air intakes and joints were also all dust proofed.[1][2]
Its head sensor array was overhauled to improve its all-weather capability, including a more powerful LLLTV, a new ultrasonic tight-beam scanner coaxially mounted with the main camera and pulse-compression ground penetrating radar, the latter two of which were intended to be used during sandstorms. To improve its ground contact area and enhance its mobility on sand, its feet were installed with foldable auxiliary ground contact plates. Furthermore, its mobility program, internal suspension, and various other parameters were also adjusted.[1][2]
Other new equipment included a 3-tube smoke discharger mounted on its right shoulder and a pair of multi-purpose containers installed on its waist, one on each side, which could be used to carry various items, including ammunition, food, drinking water, spare parts, or even used as resting space by the pilot during long missions. In addition to the standard armament used by the GINN, the OCHER Type was also equipped with the new MMI-XM17 experimental 37.5mm hyper-velocity rifle and the heavy axe.[1][2]
Armaments[]
- MMI-M8A3 Heavy Assault Machine Gun
- The MMI-M8A3 76mm heavy assault machine gun is the standard ranged armament of the GINN series of mobile suits and has two firing modes, semi-auto and full-auto. It is magazine-fed and the GINN is capable of carrying extra magazines in case the first one runs out of ammunition. Because of its versatility and power, the MMI-M8A3 is the pilot's weapon of choice on almost any mission with the exception of anti-fortress combat. When not in use, the MMI-M8A3 is stored on a weapons mount on the back of the waist.
- M68 "Cattus" 500mm Recoilless Rifle
- The M68 "Cattus" 500mm recoilless rifle is a standard GINN armament that is similar in design to a bazooka, and can fire various types of rounds depending on the magazine used. It has greater range and firepower than the MMI-M8A3 76mm heavy assault machine gun, but has less ammunition and a slower rate of fire. Like the machine gun, it is a frequently used weapon.
- MMI-XM17 Experimental 37.5mm Hyper-Velocity Rifle
- Equipped with a folding stock and spiral magazine that facilitates precision shooting.
- MA-M3 Heavy Blade
- The MA-M3 heavy blade is a sword and the standard close range armament of the GINN series of mobile suits. It is manufactured using molecular processing technology and has an appearance similar to an European broadsword, featuring a double-edged blade. The design of the blade relies on both its weight and the force of the attack to crush armor as much as it relies on its keenness to cut.
- Heavy Axe
- An axe-like melee weapon designed for close range combat.
Special Equipment & Features[]
- 3-tube Smoke Dispenser
- Mounted on the right shoulder, they are capable of releasing smoke to cover the area around the suit.
- Ultrasonic Tight-beam Scanner
- Pulse-compression Ground Penetrating Radar
History[]
During the First Alliance-PLANT War, ZAFT created several variants of its standard ZGMF-1017 GINN to fulfill different purposes. One such variant is the TMF/S-3 GINN OCHER Type, which was designed to support the TMF/A-802 BuCUEs in desert battle. The GINN OCHER Type was used alongside the BuCUEs and TFA-2 ZuOOTs for defending areas, patrolling, etc.[3] The GINN OCHER Type remained in service even in C.E. 73, and they took part in operations such as Operation Lohengrin Breakthrough.[4]
Gallery[]
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Anime[]
Gundam SEED[]
Gundam SEED Destiny[]
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Notes & Trivia[]
Appearances[]
- Television Series
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
- PHASE-19, Fangs of the Enemy
- First Appearance
- PHASE-19, Fangs of the Enemy
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
- PHASE-17, The Soldier's Life
- PHASE-18, Attack the Lohengrin!
- PHASE-19, The Hidden Truth
- PHASE-31, The Endless Night
- OVAs and ONAs
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED MSV Astray
- Episode 1, Red Frame
- Variations
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Model Vol.3 - SEED MSV Edition (2004), p.38-39
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Profile on the archived Gundam Official.com website
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-19, Fangs of the Enemy
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny PHASE-18, Attack the Lohengrin!
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