The ZGMF-LRR704B GINN Long Range Reconnaissance Type is a Mobile Suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.
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Technology & Combat Characteristics
A variation of the ZGMF-1017 GINN designed for space-based reconnaissance, the Long Range Reconnaissance Type was equipped with two sensor domes on its shoulders and an enhanced sensor array on its head, greatly improving its enemy search capabilities. Since it was intended to stay near an enemy position for an extended period of time, its cruise range was longer than the standard GINN's.[1][2] It was given a dark gray paint scheme to lower its visibility.[3]
The Long Range Reconnaissance Type featured a two-seater cockpit: a pilot responsible for controlling the mobile suit and a co-pilot who focuses on gathering intelligence.[1][2] This design reduces the strain placed on the pilots during long missions. Due to its electronics equipment, as well as the extra cost for pilot training, the operation cost of the Long Range Reconnaissance Type was far greater than that of the standard GINN.[3]
Armaments
- Sniper Rifle
- Also known as "Custom Sniper Rifle", it is capable of long-range sniping,[1] but its firepower was incredibly weak, incapable of destroying even a MAW-01 Mistral with a direct hit.[4][5]
- MMI-M8A3 76mm Heavy Assault Machine Gun
- In place of the sniper rifle, the GINN Long Range Reconnaissance Type can also use the standard GINN's heavy assault machine gun. This weapon is magazine-fed and has two firing modes, semi-auto and full-auto.
History
During the First Alliance-PLANT War, ZAFT created several variants of its mainstay unit, the ZGMF-1017 GINN, to cope with different situations. One such variant is the GINN Long Range Reconnaissance Type, which is used for search and recon missions in space.
A GINN Long Range Reconnaissance Type was deployed by the Yun Law team in early February, CE 71, to search for the civilian shuttle Silverwind, which carried Lacus Clyne. The shuttle was preparing a memorial service at the ruins of the destroyed colony Junius Seven but was destroyed by an Earth Alliance battleship. Coincidentally, at the same time as the GINN Long Range Reconnaissance Type was there, the crew of the LCAM-01XA Archangel was also present and searching for valuable equipment. The GINN Long Range Reconnaissance Type eventually spotted one of the MAW-01 Mistrals belonging to the Archangel and nearly destroyed it, but was shot down by Kira Yamato's GAT-X105+AQM/E-X01 Aile Strike.[4]
Though the GINN had already become obsolete by C.E. 73, the GINN Long Range Reconnaissance Type remained in service due to its unique capabilities.[3] One unit was responsible for discovering the OMNI Enforcer nuclear attack force targeting Aprilius One.[6] During the Second Alliance-PLANT War, another unit followed Martin DaCosta to the FFMH-Y101 Eternal.[7]
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Lineart
Anime
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
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Games
Appearances
- Television Series
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
- Episode 7 (HD Remastered Episode 7), The Scar of Space - (First Appearance)
- Episode 34 (HD Remastered Episode 32), Seen and Unseen
- Episode 37 (HD Remastered Episode 35), Divine Thunder
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
- Episode 9 (HD Remastered Episode 9), Bared Fangs
- Episode 27 (HD Remastered Episode 27), Unfulfilled Feelings
- Episode 39 (HD Remastered Episode 39), Kira of the Skies
- Games
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Never Ending Tomorrow
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Alliance vs. Z.A.F.T. II
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED - MS Encyclopedia (2008), p.14
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Profile on the archived Gundam Official.com website
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED - C.E. Mechanics & The World (2012), p.82
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-07, The Scar of Space
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED OFFICIAL FILE - Mecha Edition Vol. 1 (2003), p.21
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny PHASE-09, Bared Fangs
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny PHASE-39, Kira of the Skies
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