The RB-133 Ball Model 133 (aka High Ball) is a mobile pod that appears in the manga Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam.
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
The Ball Model 133 is the successor to the RB-79 Ball and was newly created by the Earth Federation Forces based on their high-low mix concept. The mass-produced F91 Gundam F91 deployed at the same time was indeed high performance, but its cost was high, so the simple structure and low cost of the Ball series was reevaluated as a support role. As a result, the cost of a squadron unit was reduced to about the same as when a squadron was formed with the standard mass-produced machine of the Federation Forces at the time (the Jamesgun). Although its firepower has been improved, it still has a poor reputation among soldiers.
Armaments[]
- Triple Cannon
- A very simple armament that consists of three cannons from the original Ball, lined up to form a triple cannon.
- 30mm Vulcan Gun
- A pair of shell-firing armament built into the body.
History[]
When the Mother Vanguard reached the Earth Sphere, it appeared as a force of the Earth Federation Forces that intercepted it. The Model 133 Ball was also used in the subsequent battle against the Jupiter Empire.
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