The XM-X13 Crossbone Gundam X-13 is a mobile suit which appears in the manga series Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Dust. It is piloted by Nicole Dogatie.
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
Developed in collaboration with the Jovian colonies, the Crossbone Gundam X-13 was designed to reduce production costs. The data of the Crossbone Gundam X-0 was used during its development, and the resulting unit is a very close replication of the X-0. Beam weaponry has been replaced with live-ammunition guns, and the beam shield/brand marker has been omitted as it was deemed non-essential. To further reduce costs, the X-13 also has external power pipes, similar to early Zeon MS.
Armaments[]
- Vulcan Gun
- Two vulcan guns are built into the head.
- Beam Saber
- The X-13 has two beam sabers stored on its shoulders.
- Beam Zanber
- A beam saber shaped like a cutlass. It is not equipped with a Buster Gun and cannot be used as a Zanbuster. Stored in the side armor when not in use.
- Scissor Anchor
- The X-13 is equipped with a pair of scissor anchors stored in the front skirt armor. These anchors are attached to the X-13 by long chains and use scissor claws to grip objects.
- Machine Gun
- A machine gun that has been standardized in the Age of the Warring Space States.
- Long Range Rifle
- A rifle similar to the Buster Launcher once equipped with the X2 Kai. Since it was destroyed by the Anchor before use, it is unknown whether it is a beam weapon or uses live ammunition.
- Shield
- A physical shield is equipped by the X-13 in place of a beam shield.
Special Equipment & Features[]
- Billy
- A small parrot-type reconnaissance mecha that operates as a Psycommu missile. The internal reconnaissance equipment can be replaced and Billy can be used as a nuclear missile, however such usage is unlikely due to high cost.
History[]
Developed in conjunction with the Jovian colonies, the X-13 is a reproduction of the X-0 with cost-cutting design changes. The design of the Crossbone Gundam, a high-performance previous generation MS, is relatively easy to reproduce despite the deterioration of MS technology in the Age of the Warring Space States. Its brother units, the X-11 and X-12, were also produced during the X-13's development. The X-11 was meant to be as faithful to the X-0 as possible because the Core Block System was satisfactorily reproduced, while the X-12 was designed to reduce costs. The X-13 has reduced costs significantly as well, but is still about 30% higher than the target cost, and thus still needs time for redesign before it can be produced in higher numbers.
During the event of Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: X-11, Curtis Rothko pilots the X-13 defending the Eos Nyx but the MS performance can't keep the pilot. The X-13 was defeated by Nuevo Arana, although its pilot escapes successfully in the Core Fighter.
Variants[]
- XM-X13 Crossbone Gundam X-13 Kai
- A repaired and upgraded version. Introduces the use of a Beam Shield.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The X-13 is equipped with the Billy mecha, which first appeared as part of the Metal Build XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X-1 model.
References[]
External Links[]
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