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Revision as of 15:27, 1 July 2014
The ZGMF-X31S Abyss Gundam is a prototype transformable amphibious mobile weapon, it is first featured in the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. The unit was originally piloted by Mare Strode but after it was stolen, it was given to Auel Neider.
Technology & Combat Characteristics
The Abyss is a transformable mobile suit specializing in underwater combat and can transform into a streamlined mobile armor mode, which increases its speed when operating in water. The suit is heavily armed and features a large number of beam weapons. Besides the beam weapons, the suit also features several CIWS guns, torpedo launchers, and a beam lance for close combat. When operating on ground or in space, the Abyss's variety of beam weapons allows it to function as a long range support unit.
Armaments
- M107 "Balaena Kai" Dual Beam Cannon
- An improved version of the ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam's M100 "Balaena" Plasma beam cannons, the "Balaena Kai" dual beam cannon is useable in mobile suit and mobile armor mode. In mobile suit mode, the dual beam cannon can be fired by flipping upwards, or even be positoned over the shoulders horizontally, to engage enemy units. While in mobile armor mode, the beam cannon is flipped forward, and can be flipped upward to shoot enemy units above water. Although ineffective in aquatic battle, Balaena Kai allow Abyss to fire on aerial targets as it leap from the water or when it swims close to the water surface. The weapon is mounted on the backpack and usually points downwards when in MS mode.
- M68 Dual Cannon
- Another long range weapon of Abyss Impulse are two M68 Dual Cannon, capable of firing underwater. It can destroy a standard Mobile Suit with one shot.
- MA-X223E 3-barrel Beam Cannon
- Abyss is equipped with two sets of MA-X223E 3-barrel beam cannons, each set in one of the shoulder armor. Very effective in engaging multiple targets. Since they are located in the underside of the shields, the beam cannons cannot be used while in Mobile Armor mode.
- MGX-2235 "Callidus" Multi-phase Beam Cannon
- A chest-mounted multi-phase heavy beam cannon, the MGX-2235 "Callidus" is among the Abyss Gundam's most powerful weapons.
- MMI-GAU1717 12.5mm CIWS
- CIWS gun mounted between the v-fin. Used for engaging light targets, missile interception and surpressive fire.
- MMI-GAU25A 20mm CIWS
- Abyss also mounts two MMI-GAU25A 20mm CIWS guns in its chest to shoot down incoming missiles or enemy units at close range.
- MMI-TT101 Mk9 High-speed Guided Torpedo
- For underwater and land combat, the suit mounts four MMI-TT101 Mk9 high-speed guided torpedo launchers on the shields. In mobile suit mode, the shields can swing backwards to fire the torpedos at a target in front of the suit. In mobile armor mode the launchers are on the front of the suit.
- MX-RQB516 Beam Lance
- Since the Abyss was design for aquatic combat, it is the only Second Stage series MS that isn't armed with beam sabers. Instead, Abyss follow the trend of GAT-X255 Forbidden Blue and its successor by using a lance in melee combat. The lance can generate a small beam blade at the end.
Special Equipment & Features
- The suit is also among the new units to be equipped with the new Deuterion Beam Energy Transfer System, which allows a properly equipped battleship to remotely recharge a mobile suit's battery.
- Operating System
- The Abyss uses the Generation Unrestricted Network Drive Assault Module operating system.
- Like the other Second Stage Series suits the Abyss has VPS armor, this technology is more energy efficient and capable of altering its strength, as well as color in the field, although this must be programmed beforehand.
History
In late CE 73, ZAFT created a new series of advanced mobile suits to succeed their previous generation of Gundams, which were all lost in the previous war. Since the Treaty of Junius banned the military use of the Neutron Jammer Canceller, these new Gundams use conventional battery power instead. One of these suits is the Abyss; which, like the ZGMF-X24S Chaos and the ZGMF-X88S Gaia can transform into a mobile armor mode which is specialized for a certain terrain. In the Abyss's case this terrain is water, where the suit outperforms all previous underwater models. Unlike previous amphibious mobile suit, Abyss Gundam can function in space.
The Abyss is initially tested at Armory One by Mare Strode. However, before ZAFT can bring it into active service, Auel Neider of the Earth Alliance's 81st Independent Mobile Battalion (also known as Phantom Pain) steals the mobile suit and escapes with it to the battleship Girty Lue, where it is given the new model number RGX-02. The Abyss is later transferred to Earth and operates from the carrier John Paul Jones. The Abyss sinks the ZAFT submarine Nyiragongo in the Indian Ocean, but is later destroyed by the ZGMF-X56S/γ Blast Impulse in a naval battle off the coast of Crete, killing Auel in the process.
Courtney Heironimus in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray revealed that Abyss was originally designed with a Core Splendor system similar to those on ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam but this idea was later scrapped. He also indicated that with further developments it could be possible to develop Silhouette Packs that would allow Impulse to have better performance in different environment. Jess then imagines about how ZGMF-X56S/ζ Gaia Impulse, ZGMF-X56S/δ Chaos Impulse Gundam and ZGMF-X56S/ε Abyss Impulse Gundam might look like.
Gallery
Notes & Trivia
- Abyss's head crest displays the text "X-31S ONE", which means "One" in Italian and is a reference to the Abyss's series number.
- Although the HG model kit cannot flip the dual beam cannon over the shoulders, the suit in the anime did this once in the beginning of episode four. This feature also present in the game Gundam Memories: Memories Of Battle, as one of the Abyss's attacks.
- In its seriel number, "ZGMF" represents "Zero Gravity Maneuver Fighter", "X" means it is a prototype unit, "3" means it is designed for underwater combat, "1" is its series number, and "S" means "Second Stage".
External links
Template:Cosmic Era mobile weapons