The xvm-zgc Zeydra is a Vagan mobile suit introduced in the Second Generation arc of Mobile Suit Gundam AGE. It was piloted by Zeheart Galette.
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
A new X-Rounder-use mobile suit built by Vagan in A.G. 140s, the Zeydra was developed using the data of the xvv-xcr Zedas R.[1] Its completion signified a new milestone in X-Rounder mobile suit technology.[2] The mobile suit also incorporated design knowledge from the the mass produced ovm-e Dorado, whose maneuverability under gravity was highly rated.[2] Its weaponry include Beam Vulcans/Beam Sabers, Beam Buster, Zeydra Gun and Zeydra Sword.[2] Overall, the Zeydra is a fast and agile machine that can match the AGE-2 Gundam AGE-2 Normal. Due to Zeheart Galette's X-Rounder capabilities, it can exceed its potential as a high speed commander unit. Its red color scheme is a reflection of Zeheart's personal color.[2]
Armaments[]
- Beam Buster
- Mounted in the chest, this powerful beam cannon's destructive power exceeds that of a standard beam rifle and can destroy a few mobile suits in one shot. It was seen to be able to match the AGE-2's Hyper DODS Rifle in terms of firepower.
- Beam Vulcan/Beam Saber
- A small beam gun built into each palm, it has a high rate of fire and is capable of destroying mobile suits. Additionally, a beam saber can be emitted from the gun's muzzle for close combat. This is a common weapon for Vagan MS, and it also serves as a hardpoint for mounting the Zeydra Sword and the Zeydra Gun.
- Zeydra Sword
- Normally serves as the Zeydra's "tail", it can be detached and used as a physical sword in close combat. When in use, it is attached to the barrel of the palm's beam vulcan.
- Zeydra Gun
- A hand-carried beam gun wielded by the Zeydra. It has a moderate rate of fire and can generate a beam saber for close combat.
Special Equipment & Features[]
History[]
Following his successful infiltration mission, Zeheart Galette would complain of performance issues with his Xvv-xcr Zedas R and would receive the improved Zeydra. The Zeydra would be taken on a test run as it would intercept the warship Diva while it was en route to Big Ring. Using the Zeydra, Zeheart quickly reach the rear of Asemu Asuno's AGE-2 Gundam AGE-2 Normal, and Zeheart's X-Rounder abilities allowed him to read and avoid the AGE-2's powerful ranged attacks.
The pair would lock blades after a brief interference from Woolf Enneacle to try and help Asemu, and the Zeydra's Beam Buster would collide with the AGE-2's Hyper DODS Rifle, causing a large explosion. While Asemu was pushed back by the force of the explosion, Zeheart charged forward and landed a clean kick that sent the AGE-2 crashing into an asteroid. Zeheart, however, would stay his hand, warning Asemu for the last time to abandon the Gundam and that he would never reach an X-Rounder's level of power.
During the Vagan attack on Big Ring itself, the Zeydra would accompany Desil Galette's Xvv-xc Zedas in facing the AGE-2 and Woolf's WMS-GB5 G-Bouncer. Both Desil and Zeheart would hold the advantage and would even take out several Federation units with little effort as they continued to fight Asemu and Woolf. Unexpectedly, Flit Asuno would take to the field with his AGE-1F Gundam AGE-1 Flat and would lure Desil into taking a hit from both Asemu and Woolf. Initially, the Zeydra would try and battle against the AGE-1 Flat, but Desil, despite his unit being damaged, would insist on fighting Flit and would take over the fight while Zeheart switched back to fighting Asemu and Woolf, shooting off the latter's right arm. At the same time, Woolf would be forced to retreat to support other Federation units while the Zeydra would duel against the AGE-2 once more. Desil would aid Zeheart by hitting Asemu from behind, but Zeheart would not be able to fully capitalize as Desil would overextend with his already-damaged unit and the Vagans' mothership, the Fa Bose would be destroyed by the other Federation units while both Zeheart and Desil were busy. With the battle lost, Zeheart would take his brother's unit and fled back to rejoin the retreating forces.
After the battle at Big Ring, the mayor of Solon City would surrender to the Vagans, and the Zeydra would be kept under a park lake as Zeheart would converse with Asemu and Romary. Although the meeting resulted in with a violent fight, Zeheart would take the Zeydra and departed began moving out of the colony. The Zeydra would not get very far as it was intercepted by Woolf's mobile suit team as well as Asemu. Reinforcements, however, would come in the form of the Magicians 8, but Flit would come to aid the Federation forces and engaged the Zeydra.
Despite his unit being more advanced, the Zeydra was only evenly matched against the AGE-1. Additionally, Asemu would change the AGE-2's equipment to the more powerful AGE-2DB Gundam AGE-2 Double Bullet and quickly killed Gren Raize and Zel Brant before targetting Mink Leiden. Unable to see more of his subordinates fall, the Zeydra would shield Mink and would cover the Vagans' retreat.
Battle of Nortrum[]
Following the retreat from Solon City, the Vagans would begin their next major step by attacking the major production plant at Nortrum. Zeheart, alongside Dole Frost, would command from the units from the backline, but would quickly notice the suspicious flanking of the Federation forces that would give them little choice but to break through the center. Believing something amiss, the Zeydra would command a temporary withdrawal. This would prove fortuitous as the Federation would fire their Photon Ring Ray which would've caused massive casualties if not for the allied Downes's Gigantes Shield. As the battle would continue with this new threat known, Zeheart would learn that Desil had forcibly taken control of Zafar Rogue and Ned Kahn's unit and caused their destruction and forbids Dole and Mink from going to Desil's location.
Following Desil's eventual death at Asemu's hands, Zeheart would engage the Double Bullet and would be shocked at Asemu's dramatic abilities, to the point that even the Zeydra was unable to read the Double Bullet's actions. At the same time, both forces would near each others key weapons as Flit would move towards Downes itself while the Vagans were attempting to attack the terminal ports supporting Nortrum. Asemu would prevent the Zeydra from returning and coordinating Downes's defense, and Zeheart would be unable to stop Flit from damaging the fortress's altitude thrusters. Even with the Vagan mobile suits resorting to manually turn the fortress together, it would not be enough to stop the second Photon Ring Ray from at least grazing the fortress. Unfortunately for both sides, however, this causes Downes to lose control and begins heading towards Earth's atmosphere which would cause massive casualties and untold collateral that would destroy Earth, and the Vagans' dreams of turning it into their Eden.
Desperate to prevent a disaster, the Zeydra would fly into Downes in order to blow its energy core and destroy the fortress before it would hit the ground. Zeheart would find Asemu inside the fortress also attempting to stop it, and the two put their affiliation aside for the mutual goal of destroying Downes. Zeheart would lead Asemu to the energy core and provide their units with Colony Destroyers. Before the two could sacrifice themselves to stop Downes, however, an explosion opens an escape path for the two, and they would manage to escape Downes as the structure began to implode and break apart. The force of the explosion inside, however, would send debris flying towards the Zeydra and the Double Bullet, and Zeheart would choose to knock Asemu back into space. As the Zeydra would begin getting sucked into Earth's gravity, Dole would arrive and shield the Zeydra's descent, sacrificing himself to keep Zeheart safe.
Variants[]
- Zeydra B
- Kir Zeydra
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Notes & Trivia[]
- The Zeydra's color scheme and its speed mirrors the Mobile Suits of ace pilot Char Aznable from the Universal Century timeline, with a running gag that his mobile suits are three times faster than the original. The Zeydra's kick is also a reference to Char's trademark attack.
- Zeydra is the first Vagan mobile suit to be seen using a handheld beam weapon in the anime.
- Some have speculated that the Zeydra's model designation "zgc" stands for "Zeheart Galette Custom".
- The Zeydra appears in the Gundam Vs. series at a cost of 2500, the same cost as the AGE-2. Aside from its main weapons, the Zeydra can also summon Desil's Khronos for support, and Zeheart can also release his X-Rounder abilities to further enhance all of the Zeydra's attacks. The Zeydra also has the kick it used to down the AGE-2 during their first encounter.
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