MSM-07S Z'Gok Commander Type

Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2 The MSM-07S Z'Gok Commander Type is a variant of the MSM-07 Z'Gok created by the Principality of Zeon during the One Year War.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

Each of the Z'Gok's hands featured built-in mega particle cannons for easier and more precise aiming. Each hand also had three-claws which could be used to thrust into the Earth Federation's mobile suits (as Char Aznable demonstrated), or they could be used to smash things as well. The Z'Gok also had six 240mm missile launchers built into the head with five rounds.

Armaments

• 240mm Missile Launcher

The MSM-07S mounts six 240mm missile launchers in the top of its head, each with five rounds for a total of thirty missiles.

• Mega Particle Cannon

As with Zeon's previous amphibious mobile suits, the MSM-07S Z-Gok Commander Type is equipped with a pair of mega particle cannons powered directly from the mobile suit's Minovsky type ultracompact nuclear fusion reactor. The Z-Gok's mega particle cannons are mounted in the palm of its hands.

• Iron Nail

The MSM-07S Z'Gok Commander Type, similar to most other amphibious mobile suits, was not designed with the standard manipulators such as the ones found on a Zaku. In the Z'Gok's case, three metal claws are built into each arm surrounding the Mega Particle cannon found in the palm. The claws are designed to pierce through the armor of mobile suits, which they do quite well.

History

Following the production of the MSM-07 Z'Gok, a few of these units were outfitted with more powerful reactors and slightly better armor/construction materials. This made the S-Types lighter and increased their overall performance. The Zeon war ace Char Aznable, better known as the "Red Comet" to his foes, piloted a Commander Type Z'Gok in his traditional red color scheme during the assault on the Earth Federation's Jaburo General HQ on November 30, U.C. 0079.

Picture Gallery

Z'Gok Commander Type: front view

SD Z'Gok Commander Type (Char's Custom) as seen on SD Gundam G Generation Wars

Z'Gok Commander Type: illustration by Naochika Morishita

The classic "A Fall in Jaburo" illustration

Z'Gok Commander Type emerges from water illustration

Z'Gok Commander Type (Char's Colors) (from Gundam Perfect File)

Z'Gok Commander Type (Standard Production Colors) as seen on Mobile Suit Gundam Gihren’s Greed

Z'Gok Commander Type from Gundam Combat game cards

Z'Gok Commander Type: cockpit hatch (type 1).

Z'Gok Commander Type: cockpit hatch (type 2).

Z'Gok Commander Type destroys a GM with iron nails

Gunpla and Action Figure

1/144 Original MSM-07S Char's Z'Gok (1981): box art

1/144 Full Color Model MSM-07S Char's Z'Gok (1988): box art

1/144 Full Color Model MSM-07S Char's Z'Gok (Re-issue; 1989): box art

1/144 HGUC MSM-07S Z'Gok Commander Type (2001): box art

1/144 RG MSM-07S Z'Gok Commander Type (2014): box art

1/100 Original MSM-07S Char's Z'Gok (1981): box art

1/100 MG MSM-07S Z'Gok Commander Type (2003): box art

1/250 Original "A Downfall in Jaburo" diorama set (1981): box art

1/144 Zeonography "MSM-07S Z'Gok Commander Type" action figure: colour art

References

MSM-07S Z'Gok Commander Type: art and specifications (illustrated by Kunio Okawara)

External links

• MSM-07S Z'Gok Commander Type on MAHQ.net