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ZGMF-X666S Legend Gundam

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The ZGMF-X666S Legend Gundam is a mobile suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. It is piloted by Rey Za Burrel.

Technology & Combat Characteristics[]

The ZGMF-X666S Legend Gundam is the direct successor of the ZGMF-X13A Providence Gundam, and unlike its predecessor, it was designed to utilize the DRAGOON System from the beginning. As such, the layout and structure of its DRAGOON System was greatly improved. In addition, improvements in its operating system allowed pilots without high spatial awareness to use the DRAGOONs as well. Thanks to the two pairs of blade antennas on its head, the Legend also had enhanced intelligence gathering capabilities compared to its predecessor.[1]

Developed as part of the Third Stage Series, the Legend's output far surpassed the Second Stage Series units due to its use of the Hyper-Deuterion Engine, a hybrid of nuclear engine and the Deuterion Beam Energy Transfer System.[1] However, since the terms of the Junius Treaty effectively prohibited the development and deployment of mobile suits equipped with a nuclear reactor, the Legend was classified as part of the Second Stage Series due to political concerns (hence the "S" at the end of its model number).[2][3]

In addition to the DRAGOONs, the Legend was armed with the MA-BAR78F High-Energy Beam Rifle, an improved version of the Providence's MA-M221 "Judicium" Beam Rifle, as well as a pair of MA-M80S "Defiant Kai" Beam Javelins, which could be connected to form a double-bladed beam saber known as the "ambidextrous halberd". It also had a pair of head-mounted MMI-GAU26 17.5mm CIWS, and like the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam, was equipped with a pair of MX2351 "Solidus Fulgor" Beam Shield Generators behind its hands for defense.[1]

Armaments[]

  • DRAGOON System
Like its predecessor, the main armament of the Legend is the DRAGOON System. The Legend's DRAGOON System is an enhanced version of that used by the ZGMF-X24S Chaos Gundam, which can be used by ordinary pilots due to the use of an improved quantum communication system among other modifications, and is now enhanced with easier controls. The Legend has 10 DRAGOON pods mounted on its backpack and waist, with a total of 26 beam guns. The backpack can flip up and down, while the DRAGOON pods mounted on it can swivel front and back, all these allows the DRAGOON Pods to concentrate their firepower in various directions while still attached to the Legend.
  • GDU-X7 Mobile Beam Assault Cannon
The two large DRAGOON pods mounted on the top of the backpack. Each GDU-X7 Mobile Beam Assault Cannon is armed with four beam spikes and five beam guns. The beam spikes allow the DRAGOONs to penetrate Positron Reflectors used by Alliance mobile armors.
  • GDU-X5 Mobile Beam Assault Cannon
The eight small DRAGOON pods, six mounted on the backpack and two on the waist. Each GDU-X5 Mobile Beam Assault Cannon has two beam guns.
  • MA-BAR78F High-Energy Beam Rifle
A hand-held beam rifle developed based on the prototype used by ZGMF-X3000Q Providence ZAKU. It has higher power and rate of fire than the beam rifles used by the Second Stage Series as it is powered by the suit's Hyper-Deuterion Engine. The beam rifle can be mounted on the backpack when not in use.
  • MA-M80S "Defiant Kai" Beam Javelin
For close combat, the Legend has two MA-M80S "Defiant Kai" Beam Javelins, which are similar in function and appearance to beam sabers. Each leg stores one javelin in the outer side and the two can be combined to form a double-bladed beam saber known as the "ambidextrous halberd".
Like the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam, the Legend is equipped with two MX2351 "Solidus Fulgor" Beam Shield Generators, with one generator on the back of each hand. These generators generate beam shields that could block both physical and beam attacks, while also allowing the mobile suit to attack from behind the shield.[4] It was thought to have been derived from the CAT1-X1 Hyperion Gundam's monophase lightwave shield, which ZAFT possibly acquired from defected Eurasian Federation scientists after the latter's decline.[5]
  • MMI-GAU26 17.5mm CIWS
Mounted in the head, the pair of CIWS are unable to damage PS armor, but are suitable for anti-personnel use and to intercept missiles, enemy units, etc.
  • MMI-710 "Excalibur" Anti-Ship Laser Sword
Handed to Legend by the ZGMF-X56S/β Sword Impulse Gundam during the battle at Heaven's Base. This weapon is a large physical sword with a laser blade along its cutting edge, and as its name implies it can be used to destroy ships in space and naval ships on Earth, although it is also effective against large mobile suits such as GFAS-X1 Destroy Gundams. The laser blade can also be extended over the tip of the sword for piercing enemies with Phase Shift Armor.

Special Equipment & Features[]

The Legend is powered by the Hyper-Deuterion Engine, a hybrid of nuclear engine and the Deuterion Beam Energy Transfer System. This meant that the suit is nuclear-powered and has considerably increased operation time than the usual battery powered mobile suits.
A device built into the mobile suit to counter the effects of Neutron Jammers, this gives the Legend the ability to use its Hyper-Deuterion Engine without risk of being shut down.
  • Operating System
The Legend uses the Gunnery United Nuclear-Deuterion Advanced Maneuver operating system.
An improved version of Phase Shift armor, VPS armor is capable of automatically changing its strength, as well as color and power consumption in the field, although this must be programmed beforehand.

History[]

Debut[]

Built by ZAFT during the Second Alliance-PLANT War alongside the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam, the ZGMF-X666S Legend Gundam was initially designated to Athrun Zala, but it was later assigned to Rey Za Burrel after Athrun showed signs of defection. The Legend's combat debut was against a stolen ZGMF-2000 GOUF Ignited, piloted by Athrun along with Meyrin Hawke, which was later defeated by Shinn Asuka's Destiny Gundam.[6]

Operation Ragnarök[]

The Legend was subsequently stationed aboard the battleship LHM-BB01 Minerva and participated in Operation Ragnarök, the invasion of Heaven's Base in Iceland, where it and Lunamaria Hawke's ZGMF-X56S/β Sword Impulse Gundam assisted Shinn's Destiny in defeating the base's five GFAS-X1 Destroy Gundams.[7]

Operation Fury[]

Later, after being held in reserve for the initial stage of the operation, the Legend participated in the invasion of Orb after the assault began to go badly for ZAFT. During this battle, Rey battled Kira Yamato's new ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam for the first time.

Battle of Daedalus[]

Following the firing of Requiem, the Minerva headed to space to participate in the battle near the Daedalus lunar base. During the fight, the Legend defeated two Destroys before sinking the escaping Girty Lue, killing Blue Cosmos/Logos leader Lord Djibril.[8]

Battle of Messiah[]

During the final battle, Legend engaged in a fierce battle with the Strike Freedom, but was heavily damaged and defeated when Rey was dazed by Kira's words. Rey eventually regained consciousness and maneuvered the damaged Legend to Messiah.[9] The Legend was then presumed to be destroyed alongside the mobile fortress.

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Notes & Trivia[]

  • Legend's head crest displays the text "X-666S SESSANTASEI", which means "sixty-six" in Italian and is a reference to Legend's model number.
    • Legend's model number, 666, is the number of the beast in the Bible and often associated with the Antichrist. This may be a symbolic reference to Rey's betrayal of Durandal, his leader and father figure.
  • According to the mechanical data in the Gundam SEED Destiny manga, the Legend is outfitted with a Positron Reflector in its beam rifle. However, it is never seen using it in the anime, nor in any other appearances outside, so it might have been an error.
  • Despite its prominence and importance in the story as a partner unit of the Destiny, the Legend sees little playability or presence in non-RPG crossovers, having been particularly absent from the Gundam Vs (albeit an NPC) and Dynasty Warriors Gundam series up until Maxi Boost and Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn.
  • Super Robot Wars K and L erroneously depicted the Legend Gundam's small DRAGOON firing beams from its center, rather than the beam guns on either side.

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References[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny - MS Encyclopedia (2008), p.44-47
  2. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny - MS Encyclopedia (2008), p.43
  3. ↑ Glossary of terms from Archived Gundam Official.com
  4. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny - MS Encyclopedia (2008), p.41
  5. ↑ High Grade Gundam SEED Destiny Legend Gundam (2005) instruction manual
  6. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny PHASE-37, Thunder in the Dark
  7. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny PHASE-38, A New Flag
  8. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny PHASE-45, Prelude to Revolution
  9. ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny PHASE-50, The Final Power

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