The AMX-006 Gaza-D is a mass-production mobile suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ.
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
Although the Gaza-D was functionally the same as the AMX-003 Gaza-C, it has enhanced power output, speed and maneuverability. In addition to a pair of beam guns, two beam sabers, two leg claws and its "knuckle buster" beam rifle, the Gaza-D was also equipped with missile launchers and missile pods in its shoulder binders and added mega particle guns in its leg claws for additional firepower. In addition to its superior specs and increased armaments, the Gaza-D also featured an improved transformable frame that could, unlike the Gaza-C, handle multiple transformations without breaking down.
Armaments[]
- Missile Launcher
- Compared to the Gaza-C, the Gaza-D has a much higher firepower in the form of two missile launchers mounted at the top of the shoulder binders. They fire AMS-01H Heavy Missiles.
- 4-tube Missile Pod
- In addition to the two missile launchers, the Gaza-D also has a pair of 4-tube missile pods on the front of the shoulder binders. They are loaded with the same missiles as the missile launchers.
- Beam Saber
- The beam saber is a small device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor. It emits a blade of plasma contained by an I-field and is capable of cutting through any armor without anti-beam coating. When not in use, the Gaza-D's beam sabers are stored in its shoulder binders.
- Beam Gun
- A pair of small fire-linked beam guns are fixed on the Gaza-D backpack. Used mainly in mobile armor mode, these beam guns can't change their firing angle. Possess a power rating of 2.3 MW each and could destroy a MS with a well-placed shot.
- Leg Claw
- The feet of the Gaza-D can be utilized as claws primarily in mobile armor mode. In the center of the claw is a mega particle gun, which is usable only in mobile armor mode.
- Knuckle Buster
- Mounted on the right chest, this beam firearm is powered directly by the mobile suit's generator and has a power output of 8.5 MW, which is much higher than a standard beam rifle. The knuckle buster is equipped with a large sensor unit. Usable in mobile suit and mobile armor mode. The Gaza-D's right hand supports this weapon when it is being fired in mobile suit mode.
History[]
Introduced at the beginning of the First Neo Zeon War, the AMX-006 Gaza-D was a moderate improvement over Neo Zeon's mass-produced frontline model, the AMX-003 Gaza-C. As the Gaza-D's basic construction and transformation sequence were practically the same as the Gaza-C's, it was easy to mass produce, as the existing Gaza-C production lines at the Axis asteroid base were easily modified to facilitate production of the Gaza-D. At the outbreak of the war, the Gaza-D often complemented - and eventually replaced - its predecessor as one of Neo Zeon's mainstay mobile suits.
By U.C. 0096, the Gaza-D was still in service with the Neo Zeon remnants, the Sleeves. These units would be repainted in a green color scheme and given the distinctive markings featured on many of the mobile suits used by the Sleeves. Some of these mobile suits were deployed as part of the asteroid Palau's defense force during the Earth Federation's attack on Palau. The Gaza-D, like many other outdated units deployed by The Sleeves, performed poorly against the Earth Federation's more advanced and modern mobile suits.[1][2]
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Anime[]
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Notes & Trivia[]
- The missile launchers have been depicted or noted to have 8 missile tubes each (Gundam ZZ Ep7, Mobile Suit Illustrated 2015 book) to as many as 14 missile tubes each (1/144 Original AMX-006 Gaza-D model kit manual, Unicorn 0096 Ep19).
- In the game Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn, the Knuckle Buster is erroneously named the "Hyper Knuckle Buster", which belongs to the AMX-008 Ga-Zowmn.
Appearances[]
- Television Series
- Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
- Episode 7, Gaza Storm - (First Appearance)
- Episode 12, Leina Vanishes
- Episode 43, The Girl from Core 3, Part 2
- Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096
- Episode 7, The Battle of Palau
- Episode 18, Fateful Battle
- OVAs
- Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (OVA)
- Episode 3, The Ghost of Laplace
- Episode 7, Over the Rainbow
References[]
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Episode 3, The Ghost of Laplace
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096 Episode 7, The Battle of Palau
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