The ZAFT Armed Keeper of Unity (ZAKU) is the standard mobile suit of ZAFT since the end of the Second Battle of Jachin Due, being a replacement for the less maneuverable GINN units.

History

The ZAKU series are ZAFT's primary mass production mobile suits, although they are recently introduced and have yet to fully replace its predecessors. The name "ZAKU" is an acronym for "'ZAFT Armed Keeper of Unity". During CE 74, the ZAKU began a slow phase-out in favor of the more advanced GOUF Ignited, although it is still widely used.

Variants

ZAKU Warrior

The ZAKU Warrior was the very first mass produced model of the ZAKU series and has been the most common variation, being compatible with many weapon settings for both close range and long range combat.

ZAKU Phantom

The ZAKU Phantom is the second generation of the ZAKU series and features improved maneuverability and weapon variations including the compatibility with the Strike Packs. The Phantom variation looks just the same as the Warrior variation, the only difference is the added shield mounted on the right shoulder and the horn present on the ZAKU's head

Other Variants

• ZGMF-X999A ZAKU Trial Type
• ZGMF-1000 ZAKU Warrior

• • • ZGMF-1000/A1 Gunner ZAKU Warrior

• • ZGMF-1000/K Slash ZAKU Warrior
  • ZGMF-1000/M Blaze ZAKU Warrior
  • ZGMF-1000/AAL Noctiluca ZAKU Warrior
  • ZGM-1000/R4 Command ZAKU CCI

• ZGMF-1001 ZAKU Phantom

• • • ZGMF-1001 ZAKU Kaite Madigan Custom

• • ZGMF-1001 ZAKU Elijah Kiel Custom
  • ZGMF-1001/K Slash ZAKU Phantom
  • ZGMF-1001/M Blaze ZAKU Phantom

• ZGMF-X101S ZAKU Splendor
• ZGMF-X3000Q Providence ZAKU

Trivia

• The ZAKU Warrior is the variant of the ZAKU that is most similar to the Zaku II from the original Gundam-series. The main difference is that the shield is located on the left arm rather than the right, and that it is bigger.