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==System Features== |
==System Features== |
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| − | Besides being a testbed for the new weapons of the Legend, the Providence ZAKU is also among the first suits to be powered by the new [[Hyper-Deuterion Nuclear Reactor]], later used on the Legend and [[ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam|ZGMF-X42S Destiny]], as well as the [[ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice Gundam|ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice]] and [[ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam|ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom]]. For this reactor to work, the suit also mounts a [[Neutron Jammer Canceller]]. Lastly the Providence ZAKU also mounts [[Phase Shift armor]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Revision as of 01:18, 2 March 2011
The Providence ZAKU is a Mobile Suit Variation of the series Gundam SEED Destiny.
Combat Abilities
Since the Providence ZAKU serves as a testbed for the weaponry later used on the ZGMF-X666S Legend, most of its armament is similar to the one used later on the Legend. Because of this, the main armament of the Providence ZAKU is its DRAGOON system, which all in all consists of ten DRAGOON pods, mounting a total of 26 beam guns. It is also equipped with a MA-BAR76T high-energy beam rifle and two MA-M90S beam javelins, which both are similar types to the weapons later used on the Legend.
Besides the prototype weaponry, the Providence ZAKU can also be equipped with two shoulder shields, which are similar to the ones used on a ZGMF-1001 ZAKU Phantom. Both of these shields, like the ones on the ZAKU series, have a single MA-M8 beam tomahawk stored inside them.
Armaments
DRAGOON system
The main weaponry of the Providence ZAKU is its DRAGOON system, which is the same type later used on the Legend. This DRAGOON system is also more advanced than the old one used on the YMF-X000A Dreadnought and the ZGMF-X13A Providence as it can be used by ordinary pilots, while the old one needed pilots with high spatial awareness.
Weapons wise the DRAGOON system used on the Providence ZAKU consists of two large DRAGOON pods, mounted on top of the backpack. These two pods mount each five GDU-X7 beam machine guns and four beam spikes, capable of penetrating Positron Deflectors mounted on some newer Earth Alliance Mobile Armors. Besides these two large pods, eight smaller ones are mounted on the suit, each one being equipped with two GDU-X4 beam assault cannons. The GDU-X4 type DRAGOON also has sharp edge and can be use to ram enemy.
High-energy Beam Rifle
This MA-BAR76T is prototype of Legend's MA-BAR78F beam rifle. Unlike its successor, MA-BAR76T is powered by pair of energy cartridge.
System Features
History
The ZGMF-X3000Q Providence ZAKU is based on the ZGMF-X13A Providence and built out of a heavily modified ZAKU Phantom. As with the ZGMF-X101S ZAKU Splendor, the Providence ZAKU is a ZAKU model which was created to test new weaponry and design features of later produced Second Generation Gundam-type mobile suits. In the Providence ZAKU's case, the suit is used to test the weaponry later used on the Legend.
Originally, the Providence ZAKU was intended to be a mass-production mobile suit, but due to cost issues it was not put into production and was instead developed into the Legend. However, a prototype was used for one time in CE 74, piloted by Rinna Serra Iyasaka at the Battle of Messiah, but it was destroyed by a MVF-M12A Ootsukigata piloted by Takito Haya Oshidari.
External Links
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