ZGMF-601R GuAIZ R

ZGMF-601R GuAIZ R
ZGMF-601R GuAIZ R (ZGMF-601R ゲイツR)
Unit Type
Mass Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit
Profile
Developed from	ZGMF-600 GuAIZ
Manufacturer	Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty Minerva Corps
Operator	Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty ZAFT Deserters Coalition of Volunteers
Known Pilots	Sean Dale
General Characteristics
Overall Height	20.24 meters66.404 ft <br />796.85 in <br />
Weight	77.30 metric tons
Power-plant	Ultracompact Energy Battery
Pilot Accommodations	Pilot only (in cockpit in torso)
Standard Armaments
Fixed	2 × MMI-M20S "Porcus IX" railgun 2 × MMI-GAU2 "Picus" 76mm CIWS
Handheld	MA-M21G beam rifle MA-MV05 composite shield (Beam Saber)
Real World
Appearances*
Television	GSD: #1 - Episode #50 GBD: First Seen in Episode #22
Novel	Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray (Photo-Novel)

The ZGMF-601R GuAIZ R is a Mobile Suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

An upgraded version of the ZGMF-600 GuAIZ, the GuAIZ R ("Reinforced") was developed after the signing of the Junius Treaty and served as ZAFT's mainstay mobile suit until the introduction of the ZAKU series mobile suit. Based on the operating data of the GuAIZ, changes were made to the GuAIZ R's thrusters and weaponry, but its basic body structure remained largely unchanged from its predecessor's. The GuAIZ R featured more powerful thrusters, with new ones mounted on the redesigned rear waist armor, and its backpack was also improved even though the movable side thrusters found on the GuAIZ's were omitted. In terms of weaponry, the GuAIZ R retained the GuAIZ's CIWS and beam rifle, but replaced the extensional arrestors with a pair of waist-mounted railguns, and the composite shield was changed to a new, easier-to-handle model. While all these changes were primarily meant to make the GuAIZ R easy to mass produce, they also significantly improved its overall performance, granting it higher firepower, mobility and maneuverability.

Armaments

• MMI-GAU2 "Picus" 76mm CIWS

Like the GuAIZ, the GuAIZ R features 2 "Picus" 76mm CIWS guns mounted in the head. These rapid-firing, light projectile weapons are used to intercept missiles and enemy units at close range.

• MMI-M20S "Porcus IX" Railgun

Replacing the difficult to master extensional arrestors of the original GuAIZ are a pair of waist-mounted railguns. These railguns are improved version of the ones used by the ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam, and serve to improve the GuAIZ R's mid-range firepower. When not in use, the railguns are folded so as to avoid hindering the mobile suit's maneuverability.

• MA-M21G Beam Rifle

The standard handheld, ranged weapon of the GuAIZ R. While it has the same model number and appearance as the one used by the original GuAIZ, it features better accuracy and stability.

• MA-MV05 Composite Shield

Mounted on the left forearm or handheld, the anti-beam coated composite shield allows the GuAIZ R to quickly switch between defense and close-quarter combat. Compared to the original GuAIZ's composite shield, the GuAIZ R's composite shield is easier to use and replaces the former's dual beam claws with a beam saber, providing a longer reach.

History

After the end of the First Alliance-PLANT War and the signing of the Junius Treaty, ZAFT was forced to change its strategy on strengthening its military, as the treaty stipulated the number of mobile weapons a nation could possess. Choosing to focus on developing new technologies through the New Millennium Series, ZAFT required a stopgap until the new mobile suits were ready for production. Using the ZGMF-600 GuAIZ as a basis, ZAFT created the ZGMF-601R GuAIZ R as its intermediate mainstay mobile suit. The GuAIZ R was in service for roughly one year before the process to phase it out for the more powerful and versatile ZAKU series mobile suit began. Despite this, the GuAIZ R remained a common sight during the Second Alliance-PLANT War.

Two GuAIZ Rs were assigned to the ZAFT battleship Minerva. During the battle with the Phantom Pain ship Girty Lue, they were caught off guard by the three stolen ZAFT prototypes and were easily destroyed. Later, several GuAIZ Rs fought and fared poorly against the GINN High Maneuver Type IIs piloted by ZAFT terrorists who were dropping a large fragment of the destroyed Junius Seven colony on Earth. A number of GuAIZ Rs subsequently participated in battles such as the attack on Heaven's Base during Operation Ragnarök, and defending Requiem Station One from an attack by the Three Ships Alliance.

Gallery

Lineart

Front

MMI-M20S "Pollux IX" Railgun

MA-MV05 Composite Shield

Anime

Undergoing maintenance (Those Who Call For War, HD Remaster)

Shawn's unit destroyed by the Chaos Gundam's Mobile Weapon Pods (Stardust Battlefield, HD Remaster)

Rear (The End of the World, HD Remaster)

Activating (Bared Fangs, HD Remaster)

Firing MA-M21G Beam Rifle while defending with MA-MV05 Composite Shield (Bared Fangs, HD Remaster)

Firing MMI-M20S "Porcus IX" Railguns (Stella, HD Remaster)

Close up (Rey, HD Remaster)

Wreckage of GuAIZ R with custom markings (The Final Power, HD Remaster)

Games

Action Figures

Mobile Suit in Action (MSiA / MIA) "ZGMF-601R GuAIZ R" (2005): package front view

Appearances

Television Series

• Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
  • PHASE-01, Angry Eyes
    • First Appearance
  • PHASE-02, Those Who Call For War
  • PHASE-03, Warning Shots
  • PHASE-04, Stardust Battlefield
  • PHASE-05, Scars That Won't Heal
  • PHASE-06, The End of the World
  • PHASE-09, Bared Fangs
  • PHASE-11, The Chosen Path
  • PHASE-15, Return to the Battlefield
  • PHASE-32, Stella
  • PHASE-45, Prelude to Revolution

References

GuAIZ R File 01 (Official Gundam Fact File, Issue File 107, Pg 9)

GuAIZ R File 02 (Official Gundam Fact File, Issue File 107, Pg 10)

GuAIZ R File 03 (Gundam Perfect Files, Issue 22, Pg 11)

GuAIZ R File 04 (Gundam Perfect Files, Issue 22, Pg 12)

External links

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