The G3-Saviour (pronounced "Gee Third Saviour", aka "G-Saviour") is a mobile suit and upgrade of the G-Saviour appearing in the G-Saviour video game. Developed by the Illuminati, it was piloted by ace pilot Reed Fox.
Technology & Characteristics[]
After the G-Saviour suffered heavy damage from previous battles, the members of the Saviour team repaired the G-Saviour with newer components previously incorporated in the J-SAVIOUR J-Saviour.[1] The unit is given a design overhaul as well as newer weaponry and armor parts designed for all-terrain combat. Despite the changes in design, the key components of the G3-Saviour remain the same as the G-Saviour.[1] The shape of the chest unit has been modified for better movement in atmospheric conditions.[2] Energy transmission units throughout the mobile suit emit light during operation, and thus are covered during more covert missions.[2] Overall the G3-Saviour boasts higher mobility and armor durability, as well as a new beam rifle. In addition, the new double-jointed frame design allows for higher response speed.[2] The shoulder joints, which were originally mounted on a sliding mechanism on the G-Saviour, have been replaced with a new ball joint system.[2]
Like other mobile suits in the Saviour series, the G3-Saviour can use different modules to suit the combat situation. The Intensive-Attack Mode features thicker armor and two back-mounted cannons for long-range artillery. The Ground-Attack Mode features greater mobility and is equipped with additional armaments. It also features wheels on its feet for faster movement on terrain.
Overall the G3-Saviour outperforms all other current models, although it puts on a physical strain on its pilot.[1]
Armaments[]
- Beam Rifle
- A powerful rapid-fire beam rifle used for long-range combat. It makes use of a new particle accelerator technology, with the circular unit itself located near the hand grip.[2]
- Beam Saber
- A single beam saber used for close range combat. Unlike the G-Saviour, the G3-Saviour's beam saber is emitted from a beam generator mounted to a hardpoint on the left arm. As such it cannot be used at the same time as the beam shield.
- Beam Shield
- A shield that is emitted from a beam generator located on the left arm. It cannot be used at the same time as the beam saber.
- Cannon
- Used on the Intensive-Attack Mode, two recoilless artillery cannons are mounted on the back of the G3-Saviour. These cannons fire physical rounds, and were designed to be used in zero gravity.[2] However, due to their heavy weight, they reduce mobility under gravity. The elevation and angle of the cannons can be adjusted and used for long-range fire support, at the cost of accuracy. The magazine is inserted horizontally into the cannons, and spare magazines are mounted on the side skirt hardpoints.[2] However, due to the placement of the magazine slots, they are difficult to reload during battle, and pilot skill is required.[2] The ammunition itself is universal and can be purchased from various sources, and is the same type used by the Congressional Armed Forces.[2]
- Beam Gun
- Used in the Ground-Attack Mode, a two-barrel beam gun is mounted on a hardpoint on the right arm.
- Long Cannon
- A back mounted beam cannon equipped in the Ground-Attack Mode, attached to hardpoints on the backpack.[2] It uses a new particle accelerator and has a foldable long barrel.[2] It boasts a long range and high penetration ability. The firing output and rate of fire can also be adjusted, and is thus possible to use in urban areas and Settlements as a low power firearm.[2] When in use, it unfolds and swings from the back, under the right arm. A hand grip can be used to use the long cannon as a handheld weapon.
- Gatling Gun
- A weapon with high rate of fire, it is mounted onto the backpack in Ground-Attack Mode and positioned below the left arm.
- Missile Pod
- A missile pod used by the Ground-Attack Mode, it is mounted over the left shoulder, on the backpack.
Special Equipment & Features[]
- Hardpoints
- An attachment point for weapons, shields, spare ammunition, or optional equipment. Hardpoints can also be used to store carried weapons when a mobile suit needs its manipulators free for other purposes.
- Intensive-Attack Mode
- An optional heavy artillery loadout for the G3-Saviour. This mode is the heaviest of the equipment sets, and features two back-mounted cannons, as well as thicker armor.[3]
- Ground-Attack Mode
- An optional loadout for the G3-Saviour, considered the "ultimate form" of the G3-Saviour[2] . This equipment includes a new backpack with additional thrusters, as well as wheel attachments for the soles of its feet, greatly increasing mobility in urban areas and uneven terrain.[2] The leg hover units have also been removed, and a beam gun attached to the hardpoint on its right arm. It is also equipped with range of new armaments mounted on a new backpack: a long cannon, a gatling gun and a missile pod.
History[]
The G-Saviour was heavily damaged during a battle against the Raven, before it was rescued by a squad of J-Saviours. Two weeks after the battle, Reed insisted on piloting a MS despite still recovering from injuries sustained in battle against Rysis. Reed intended on piloting a reserve J-Saviour unit, but Ben instead offered Reed the G3-Saviour. While the Lightning was being resupplied, members of the Saviour team accompanied the resupply unit and had repaired the damaged G-Saviour with new optional parts.[1] Reed piloted the G3-Saviour during the Lightning Squad's assault on Dry Valley, a CAF base. After destroying most of the base's defenses, consisting mainly of MW-Raids, the last remaining CAF soldier, Kite Goldman, and his Spearhead Cannon Type were defeated by Reed and the base was captured by the Illuminati.
Following the fall of Dry Valley, the Lightning Squad headed to Tokyo where an attempted coup d'état by the Gremly Sheep was taking place. Reed sortied in the Intensive-Attack Mode and destroyed most of the coup d'état MS. The Gremly Sheep forces retreated, leaving MW-Raids for Reed to fight.
The Lightning Squad subsequently attacked the Kilimanjaro Fortress, where MW A.I. was being developed. Reed took out most of the turrets and the shield generator, and defeated the Spearhead (Ballistic Type) left guarding the fortress.
During the assault on the Angel Halo MW factory, Reed fought against several MW-Raid units, noting their movements to be on par with those of an actual human pilot.
Returning to Tokyo after a second coup attempt by the Gremly Sheep, Reed duels Major Richard Rite and his Bugu II. After suppressing the coup attempt, the Lightning Squad return to the dropped colony, where Reed faces Rysis and his Raven. During the battle they fall out of the colony, and onto the Gremly Sheep.
In the aftermath of the battle, the G3-Saviour's onboard systems fail temporarily due to damage, as the Gremly Sheep falls apart. However, Reed is able to barely escape after the systems begin to work again.
Gallery[]
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Gunpla[]
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Notes & Trivia[]
- The G3-Saviour's name and higher response time may be a reference to the RX-78-3 G-3 Gundam.
- A 1/220 garage kit of the G3-Saviour and Bugu II was released by Atelier Sai as a pre-order bonus for the G-Saviour video game. As there were no assembly instructions, the kit directed builders to reference completed product photos in the Hobby Japan and Dengeki Hobby Magazine issues released on September 25, 2000.
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| Mobile Suit G-SAVIOUR G-Saviour Origin Mode | G-SAVIOUR G-Saviour Space Mode | G-SAVIOUR G-Saviour Terrain Mode | G3-Saviour | J-SAVIOUR J-Saviour | |
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| Cruiser / Mother Ship Lightning | |
| Congress of Settlement Nations / Gremly Sheep | |
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| Mobile Suit Bugu II | CAMS-14 MS-Raid | CCMS-03 Bugu | CCMS-04 Spearhead | |
| Mobile Weapon CAMW-14 MW-Raid | CAMS-15 Raven | |
| Cruiser / Mother Ship Gremly Sheep | |
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| Mobile Suit G-SAVIOUR G-Saviour Terrain Mode Hover Type | G2-Saviour | |