Jicco-class is a assault boat type of ship first seen in Mobile Suit Gundam.
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
A spacecraft used by the Principality of Zeon during the One Year War, it is classified as an "assault ship" that sails directly from and returns to its base, like the Federation's Public-class. The engine block is placed at the apex of the triangle on the left and right sides, with the spindle-shaped block containing the armament at the head. There is a cockpit block on the upper side that extends three legs from each block. In addition, it features three spherical propellant tanks between the left and right engine blocks. Equipped with a missile launcher in the nose and four machine guns under the cockpit, it excels at hit-and-run tactics using its high-powered engines.
Armaments[]
- 7-tube Missile Launcher
- Built into the bow of the Jicco-class are a set of missile launchers. the 7 tubes are capable of launching powerful warheads for long ranged bombardments or quick salvos against enemy ships.
- Machine Gun
- Built into the 'neck' of the ship between the bridge and the missile launchers are four machine guns, two on each side. These guns are in a forward position and cannot turn, but are suitable for the Jicco-class's intended role as an assault ship - capable of laying down salvos of fire against enemy ships or fighters directly in front of it. The effectiveness of these machine guns against mobile suits are unknown.
History[]
The Principality of Zeon made use of several of these ships in various roles ranging from fleet escort to support roles. In episode 36, several ships are launched from Granada as part of the Solomon relief fleet commanded by M'Quve. The status of the class after the One Year War is unknown.
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