Broken into three parts, our feature will detail the various units that players can control and square off against during the game's five playable modes. With the choice of 10 different pilots and over 80 minutes of actual footage in addition to the aforementioned units, Encounters in Space should have enough of the good stuff to send series followers into spastic fits of anticipation.
Today we'll be profiling the powerful forces of the Principality of Zeon (aka: the bad guys) and the almost 60 different robots and vehicles that uses to conquer the forces of the Earth Federation. We'll return for a final look at the Alternate Dimension units tomorrow. We hope you enjoy our feature and look forward to seeing you again for the final time tomorrow.
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MS-05A Zaku IThe MS-05A was the first mobile suit sent into combat by the Zeon forces. However, by the start of the One Year War, deployment of the Zaku II is under way, replacing the Zaku I on the front lines.
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MS-05B Zaku I (Black Tri-Stars Custom)The Black Tri-Stars team of Gaia, Ortega, and Mash used the custom unit MS-05B. The units were repainted in these colors when the Black Tri-Stars were instructing new soldiers in the Mobile Training Battalion.
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MS-06F Zaku IIAn improved mobile suit based on the Zaku I, the MS-06F Zaku II is the archetypal Zeon mobile suit, produced in greater numbers than any other used by the Zeon forces.
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MS-06F Zaku II (Johnny Ridden Custom)Piloted by Johnny Ridden, the "Crimson Lightning" who was promoted to Lieutenant based on his accomplishments in the Battle of Loum, the MS-06F (JR) is a customized version of the standard Zaku II.
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MS-06F Zaku II (Shin Matsunaga Custom)A customized version of the Zaku II used by Shin Matsunaga, the MS-06F (SM) features white coloration on its head and spike armor. Matsunaga came to be known as the "White Wolf" from his exploits in this unit.
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MS-06F Zaku II (Dozle Zabi Custom)The custom unit of Vice Admiral Dozle Zabi, commander of Zeon's Space Attack Force, the MS-06F (DZ) features spike armor on both of its shoulders, and a large heat hawk. Dozle's battlefield inspections in this unit are reported to have inspired the troops.
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MS-06F-2 Zaku II F-2 typeAn improved later production model of the Zaku II, the MS-06F-2 was designed for greater mobility, with increased output and reduced weight. It was also used in the Delaz Conflict of U.C. 0083.
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MS-06FZ Zaku II FZThe MS-06FZ is the final model of the Zaku II, produced in small numbers at the end of the One Year War under the United Maintenance Plan. It was designed for greater thrust, but its accordingly increased propellant consumption reduces its available combat time by almost half.
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MS-06FZ Zaku II FZ (with Fritz Helm)A Zaku II FZ with reinforced armor on its head, its performance is the same as that of a regular Zaku II FZ. This is believed to be a modification performed at its deployment site.
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MS-06S (Black Tri-Stars Custom)Piloted by the Black Tri-Stars after the Battle of Loum, the MS-06S (TRI) is a high performance model designed for reduced weight and increased thrust. Their black and purple personal colors are said to have been introduced with these units.
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MS-06S (Char Aznable Custom)Feared by the Earth Federation Forces, the MS-06S (CA) was piloted by Lieutenant Commander Char Aznable, also known as the "Red Comet." This customized unit features 30% higher thrust and three times the speed of a regular Zaku II.
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MS-06R-1 Zaku II High-Mobility TypeDeveloped for increased space mobility, the MS-06R-1 is a mobile suit based on the Zaku II. Its distinctive external features are the sub-thrusters in its legs and its large backpack. Only a few were produced, most of which were assigned to ace pilots.
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MS-06R-1 Zaku II High-Mobility Type (Shin Matsunaga Custom)The custom unit of Lieutenant Shin Matsunaga, the MS-06R-1 (SM) unit was based on the earliest R-1 version of the Zaku II High Mobility Type, and customized to Matsunaga's abilities. This is the unit that immortalized the name of the "White Wolf" with its exploits in the Solomon region.
Slated for store shelves this December, Bandai's Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space marks the first time in franchise history that players will be able to experience over 70 of their favorite characters. Borrowing heroes and villains from the 0079, 0083, Gundam Wing, G Gundam, and Gundam Seed series, Encounters in Space should faithfully recapture the classic Gundam atmosphere that's hooked its fans for years with its high-intensity shooting environments and dead-on model representations.
Broken into three parts, our feature will detail the various units that players can control and square off against during the game's five playable modes. With the choice of 10 different pilots and over 80 minutes of actual footage in addition to the aforementioned units, Encounters in Space should have enough of the good stuff to send series followers into spastic fits of anticipation.
Today we'll be profiling the powerful forces of the Principality of Zeon (aka: the bad guys) and the almost 60 different robots and vehicles that uses to conquer the forces of the Earth Federation. We'll return for a final look at the Alternate Dimension units tomorrow. We hope you enjoy our feature and look forward to seeing you again for the final time tomorrow.
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MS-06R-1A (Black Tri-Stars Custom)Tuned to their abilities, the MS-06R-1A is the custom unit of the Black Tri-Stars team led by Lieutenant Gaia. When using these mobile suits, the team was said to have a combat strength equivalent to that of an entire division.
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MS-06R-2 Zaku II High-Mobility Type (R-2 Type)An improved model of the Zaku II High Mobility Type, the MS-06R-2 has increased output, different armor materials, and many other changes. Its distinctive external feature is the extra armor on its legs. Thanks to its high performance, it was called "a Gelgoog with a Zaku skin."
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MS-06R-2 Zaku II High-Mobility Type (R-2 Type) (Johnny Ridden Custom)Piloted by Johnny Ridden, the "Crimson Lightning," this customized unit is one of only four R-2 model Zaku II High Mobility Types produced and is tailored to Ridden's abilities.
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MS-09R Rick DomWith thermonuclear rocket engines housed in its legs instead of jet engines, the MS-09R is a Dom adapted for space combat. It succeeded the Zaku II as Zeon's standard space mobile suit, until the Gelgoog was mass-produced.
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MS-09RS Rick Dom (Anavel Gato Custom)Piloted by Lieutenant Anavel Gato, the "Nightmare of Solomon," the MS-09RS (AG) was customized with delicate adjustments and possesses higher performance than a regular Rick Dom. It is equipped with a beam bazooka of great destructive power.
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MS-09R2 Rick Dom IIAn improved model of the Rick Dom produced under the United Maintenance Plan, the MS-09R-2 was designed for increased mobility and extended operating time. Since it was developed near the end of the One Year War, few were produced, but it was also used in the Delaz Conflict.
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MS-11 Act ZakuA new unit developed from the Zaku II, the MS-11 has Magnet Coating applied to its joints and demonstrates high maneuverability. Its increased generator output allows it to carry beam weapons.
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MS-14A GelgoogZeon's new mass-produced all-purpose mobile suit, the MS-14A, appeared near the end of the One Year War. Its mobility and maneuverability were extraordinary for a mass production model. It was the first mass-produced Zeon mobile suit to carry beam weapons as standard equipment.
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MS-14A Gelgoog (Anavel Gato Custom)Equipped with a prototype beam rifle, the MS-14A (AG) was one of the pre-production Gelgoog models. Since Lieutenant Anavel Gato received this custom unit at the very end of the war, he used it only in the Battle of A Baoa Qu.
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MS-14B Gelgoog High-Mobility Type (Johnny Ridden Custom)Johnny Ridden, the "Crimson Lightning," was assigned this customized unit when he was transferred to the "Chimera Corps" of ace pilots. The back of the Gelgoog is fitted with a booster pack for increased speed, and its high acceleration makes it ideal for "hit and run" tactics.
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Gelgoog (Pre-Production Type)One of the pre-production Gelgoog models which were assigned primarily to ace pilots. Its performance far surpasses that of a standard Gelgoog.
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MS-14S (Char Aznable Custom)The MS-14S (CA) was Captain Char Aznable's custom unit. One of the pre-production models which were assigned primarily to ace pilots, its performance far surpasses that of a standard Gelgoog.
Slated for store shelves this December, Bandai's Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space marks the first time in franchise history that players will be able to experience over 70 of their favorite characters. Borrowing heroes and villains from the 0079, 0083, Gundam Wing, G Gundam, and Gundam Seed series, Encounters in Space should faithfully recapture the classic Gundam atmosphere that's hooked its fans for years with its high-intensity shooting environments and dead-on model representations.
Broken into three parts, our feature will detail the various units that players can control and square off against during the game's five playable modes. With the choice of 10 different pilots and over 80 minutes of actual footage in addition to the aforementioned units, Encounters in Space should have enough of the good stuff to send series followers into spastic fits of anticipation.
Today we'll be profiling the powerful forces of the Principality of Zeon (aka: the bad guys) and the almost 60 different robots and vehicles that uses to conquer the forces of the Earth Federation. We'll return for a final look at the Alternate Dimension units tomorrow. We hope you enjoy our feature and look forward to seeing you again for the final time tomorrow.
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MS-14F Gelgoog MarineRanking in performance between the Gelgoog High Mobility Type and the Gelgoog J?ger, the Marine Corps' MS-14F version of the Gelgoog was the main mobile suit used by the Cima Fleet in the Delaz Conflict.
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MS-14Fs Gelgoog Marine (Commander Type)Compared to the regular MS-14F, the commander's version of the Gelgoog Marine was designed mainly for increased output and thrust. External differences can be seen in the chest and backpack. Only a few of these MS-14Fs units were produced.
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MS14Fs Gelgoog Marine (Cima Garahau Custom)Commander Cima Garahau piloted this MS-14Fs (CG) custom unit. As one of a handful of Commander Types produced for use by officers, it boasts higher output and thrust than a regular MS-14F. This extraordinary unit was more than a match for the Federation's latest mobile suits in the Delaz Conflict.
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MS-14Jg Gelgoog JagerThe last of the Gelgoog series, the MS-14Jg was developed and produced under the United Maintenance Plan to improve mobile suit production, but only a few were actually produced. Its main design goal is increased mobility, and its performance ranks above that of the traditional Gelgoog.
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MS-14Jg (Shin Matsunaga Custom)Lieutenant Shin Matsunaga's custom unit, the MS-14Jg (SM) was customized to his combat style. It is said that the reason why he could not participate in the Battle of Solomon is because he was called to Side 3 to receive this unit.
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YMS-15 GyanThe YMS-15 prototype mobile suit was developed with an emphasis on close combat against other mobile suits. After it was rejected as the next generation mobile suit in favor of the Gelgoog, the prototype was piloted by Captain M'Quve.
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MS-17 Galbaldy aA unit derived from the YMS-15 Gyan, the MS-17 was designed for improved close combat performance. Its exterior is a hybrid of the Gelgoog and the Gyan, because it was meant to use the same production lines as the Gelgoog. However, the MS-17 was introduced just as the One-Year War came to an end.
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MS-18E KampferAn assault mobile suit developed near the end of the One Year War, the MS-18E boasts extraordinary maneuverability thanks to the attitude control verniers and high-output thrusters installed throughout its body. It is also equipped with several mount latches, which allow it to carry a variety of weapons.
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MS-21C Dra-CAn assault mobile suit developed by the Delaz Fleet after the end of the One Year War, the MS-21C was designed with a heavy emphasis on space mobility. Using parts from the Zaku II (F-2 Type) and the Gattle fighter-bomber, it is equipped with a 40mm vulcan in its right arm and a beam saber on its left arm.
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MSN-02 ZeongA mobile suit for Newtype pilots that was developed by the Zeon forces near the end of the One Year War, the MSN-02 can perform an all-range attack with the wire-guided, psycommu-controlled mega particle cannons in its hands. It was piloted by Captain Char Aznable during the Battle of A Baoa Qu in an incomplete state.
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RX-78GP02A Gundam PhysalisDeveloped under the Gundam Development Project for the purpose of tactical nuclear warfare, the RX-78GP02A is equipped with an atomic bazooka and its entire body is treated for heat and shock resistance. It was stolen by Lieutenant Commander Anavel Gato in the Delaz Conflict.
Slated for store shelves this December, Bandai's Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space marks the first time in franchise history that players will be able to experience over 70 of their favorite characters. Borrowing heroes and villains from the 0079, 0083, Gundam Wing, G Gundam, and Gundam Seed series, Encounters in Space should faithfully recapture the classic Gundam atmosphere that's hooked its fans for years with its high-intensity shooting environments and dead-on model representations.
Broken into three parts, our feature will detail the various units that players can control and square off against during the game's five playable modes. With the choice of 10 different pilots and over 80 minutes of actual footage in addition to the aforementioned units, Encounters in Space should have enough of the good stuff to send series followers into spastic fits of anticipation.
Today we'll be profiling the powerful forces of the Principality of Zeon (aka: the bad guys) and the almost 60 different robots and vehicles that uses to conquer the forces of the Earth Federation. We'll return for a final look at the Alternate Dimension units tomorrow. We hope you enjoy our feature and look forward to seeing you again for the final time tomorrow.
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RX-79BD-2 Gundam Blue Destiny Unit 2Based on the RX-79 Ground Combat Gundam, this mobile suit simulates Newtype capabilities and boasts tremendous fighting strength once the newly equipped EXAM system is activated. The RX-79BD-2 was stolen by Zeon Special Forces and piloted by Lieutenant Nimbus Schterzen.
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AGX-04 Gerbera TetraDeveloped as Gundam Prototype Unit 4 under the Gundam Development Project, the AGX-04 is an assault mobile suit which was handed to Commander Cima Garahau in a backroom deal. Due to the camouflage applied to it, it looks very different from other Gundam models.
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MA-04X ZakrelloWith a unique appearance, this Zeon prototype mobile armor was developed for hit and run tactics. Equipped with a scattering beam cannon in its center and heat blades on its arms, the MA-04X boasts high thrust but poor maneuverability.
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MA-05 BigroThanks to its high thrust, the Bigro excels at hit and run tactics. It is equipped with a large mega particle cannon in its bow, eight missile launchers on its sides, and large claws on its arms. The few units that were produced participated in the Battle of A Baoa Qu.
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MA-06 Val VaroDeveloped during the One year War, the MA-06 mobile armor is equipped with numerous weapons, including a large mega particle cannon and missile pods. It was concealed by Lieutenant Kelly Layzner after the war.
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MA-08 Big ZamStanding 59.6 meters tall, the MA-08 is a gigantic mobile armor equipped with powerful weapons such as a large swiveling mega particle cannon and an I-Field generator that nullifies enemy beam weapons. It was piloted by Vice Admiral Dozle Zabi in the Battle of Solomon, but was destroyed by the Gundam.
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MAN-03 Braw BroThe first mobile armor equipped with a psycommu system, the MAN-03 can perform a wire-guided all-range attack by independently controlling the four mega particle cannons that detach from its main body.
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MAN-08 ElmethThe MAN-08 is a mobile armor for Newtype pilots, controlled almost exclusively via the psycommu system. It attacks from afar using wireless psycommu-controlled attack units called Bits. It proved highly effective in the hands of Ensign Lalah Sune, and was feared as the "Ghost of Solomon."
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AMX-002 Neue ZielA mobile armor developed by the remnants of the Principality of Zeon who escaped to Axis, the AMX-002 can perform a pseudo all-range attack with the wired beam cannons in its arms. Equipped with I-Field generators, it was given to the Delaz Fleet by the Axis Advance Fleet during the Delaz Conflict. ("Neue Ziel" is German for "New Goal.")
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Thus concludes our look at the Principality of Zeon. We'll be back with more on Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space tomorrow. See you then!
