The ZGMF-X666S Legend Gundam is a mobile suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. It is piloted by Rey Za Burrel.
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
The direct successor of the ZGMF-X13A Providence Gundam, the Legend Gundam, unlike its predecessor, was designed with the use of the DRAGOON System in mind. As such, the layout and structure of its DRAGOON System was greatly improved. In addition, improvements in the operating system allowed pilots without high spatial awareness to use the DRAGOONs as well. Thanks to the two pairs of blade antennas on its head, the Legend Gundam also had enhanced intelligence gathering capabilities compared to its predecessor.[1]
Developed as part of the Third Stage Series, the Legend Gundam's output far surpassed the Second Stage Series units due to its use of the Hyper-Deuterion Engine, a hybrid of nuclear power and the Deuterion Beam Energy Transfer System.[1] However, since the Junius Treaty banned the use of nuclear engines, it was classified as part of the Second Stage Series due to political concerns (hence the "S" at the end of its model number).[2]
In addition to the DRAGOONs, the Legend was armed with the MA-BAR78F high energy beam rifle, an improved version of the Providence's MA-M221 "Judicium" beam rifle, as well as a pair of MA-M80S Defiant Kai beam javelin, which could be connected to form a double-bladed beam saber known as the "ambidextrous halberd". It also had a pair of head-mounted CIWS, and like the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam, was equipped with a pair of MX2351 "Solidus Fulgor" beam shield generators behind its hands for defense.[1]
Armaments[]
- DRAGOON System
- Like its predecessor, the main armament of the Legend is the DRAGOON System. Legend's DRAGOON System is an enhanced version of that used by the ZGMF-X24S Chaos Gundam, which can be used by ordinary pilots due to the use of an improved quantum communication system among other modifications, and is now enhanced with easier controls. The Legend has 10 DRAGOON pods mounted on its backpack and waist, with a total of 26 beam guns. The backpack can swivel up and down, while the DRAGOON pods mounted on it can swivel front and back, all these allows the DRAGOON Pods to concentrate their firepower in various directions without disconnecting.
- GDU-X7 Mobile Beam Assault Cannon
- The large DRAGOON pods mounted on the top of the backpack. Each GDU-X7 mobile beam assault cannon is armed with four beam spikes and five beam guns. The beam spikes allow the DRAGOONs to penetrate Positron Reflectors used by Alliance mobile armors.
- GDU-X5 Mobile Beam Assault Cannon
- The small DRAGOON pods mounted on the backpack and waist. Each GDU-X5 mobile beam assault cannon has two beam guns.
- MA-BAR78F High-Energy Beam Rifle
- A hand-held beam rifle developed based on the prototype unit used by ZGMF-X3000Q Providence ZAKU. It has higher power and rate of fire than the beam rifles used by the Second Stage Series as it is powered by the suit's Hyper-Deuterion Engine. The beam rifle can be mounted on the backpack when not in use.
- MMI-GAU26 17.5mm CIWS
- Mounted in the head, the pair of CIWS are unable to damage PS armor, but are suitable for anti-personnel use and to intercept missiles, enemy units, etc.
- MA-M80S "Defiant Kai" Beam Javelin
- For close combat, the Legend has two MA-M80S "Defiant Kai" beam javelins, which are similar in function and appearance to beam sabers. Each leg stores one javelin in the outer side and the two can be combined to form a double-bladed beam saber known as the "ambidextrous halberd".
- MX2351 "Solidus Fulgor" Beam Shield Generator
- Like the Destiny Gundam, the Legend Gundam was equipped with two MX2351 "Solidus Fulgor" beam shield generators, with one generator on the back of each hand. These generators generate beam shields that could block both physical and beam attacks, while also allowing the mobile suit to attack from behind the shield.[3] It was thought to have been derived from the Hyperion Gundam's monophase lightwave shield, which ZAFT possibly acquired from defected Eurasian Federation scientists after the latter's decline.[4]
- MMI-710 "Excalibur" Anti-Ship Laser Sword
- Handed to Legend Gundam by Sword Impulse Gundam during the battle at Heaven's Base against the Destroy Gundams. The anti-ship laser sword is a large physical sword with a laser blade along its cutting edge, and as its name implies it can be used to destroy ships in space and naval ships on Earth, although it is mostly used against mobile suits. The laser blade can also be extended over the tip of the sword for piercing enemies with Phase-Shift Armor.
Special Equipment & Features[]
- The Legend is powered by the hyper-deuterion engine, a hybrid of the nuclear reactor with the Deuterion Beam Energy Transfer System. This meant that the suit is nuclear powered and has considerably increased operation time than the usual battery powered mobile suits.
- A device built into the mobile suit to counter the effects of Neutron Jammers, this gives the Legend the ability to use its Hyper-Deuterion Engine without risk of being shut down.
- Operating System
- The Legend uses the operating system Gunnery United Nuclear-Deuterion Advanced Maneuver system.
- An improved version of Phase Shift armor, VPS armor is capable of automatically changing its strength, as well as color and power consumption in the field, although this must be programmed beforehand.
History[]
Debut[]
Built by ZAFT during the Second Alliance-PLANT War alongside the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam, the Legend Gundam was initially designated to Athrun Zala, but it was later assigned to Rey Za Burrel after Athrun showed signs of defection. The Legend's combat debut was against a stolen ZGMF-2000 GOUF Ignited, piloted by Athrun along with Meyrin Hawke, which was later defeated by Shinn Asuka's Destiny Gundam.[5]
Operation Ragnarök[]
The Legend was subsequently stationed aboard the battleship LHM-BB01 Minerva and participated in Operation Ragnarök, the invasion of Heaven's Base in Iceland, where it and Lunamaria Hawke's ZGMF-X56S/β Sword Impulse Gundam assisted Shinn's Destiny in defeating the base's five GFAS-X1 Destroy Gundams.
Operation Fury[]
Later, after being held in reserve for the initial stage of the operation, Legend participated in the invasion of Orb after the assault began to go badly for ZAFT. During this battle, Rey battled Kira Yamato's new ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam for the first time.
Battle of Daedalus[]
Following the firing of Requiem, the Minerva headed to space to participate in the battle near the Daedalus lunar base. During the fight, the Legend defeated two Destroys before sinking the escaping Girty Lue, killing Blue Cosmos/Logos leader Lord Djibril.
Battle of Messiah[]
During the final battle, Legend was defeated by the Strike Freedom when Rey was dazed by Kira's words, allowing the latter to heavily damage it. Rey eventually regained consciousness and maneuvered the damaged Legend to the Messiah. The Legend was then presumed to be destroyed alongside the mobile fortress.
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Notes & Trivia[]
- Legend's head crest displays the text "X-666S SEICENTO SESSANTASEI", which means "six-hundred sixty-six" in Italian and is a reference to Legend's model number.
- Legend's model number, 666, is the number of the beast and often associated with the antichrist. This is a symbolic reference to Rey's betrayal of Durandal, his leader and father figure.
- According to the mechanical data in the Gundam SEED Destiny manga, the Legend is outfitted with Positron Reflector in its beam rifle. However, it's never seen using it in the anime, nor in any other appearances outside, so it might have been an error.
- Despite its prominence and importance in the story as a partner unit of the Destiny, the Legend sees little playability or presence in non-RPG crossovers, having been particularly absent from the Gundam Vs (albeit an NPC) and Dynasty Warriors Gundam series up until Maxi Boost and Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn.
- Super Robot Wars K and L erroneously depicted the Legend Gundam's small DRAGOON firing beams from its center, rather than the beam guns on either side.
Appearances[]
- Television Series
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
- PHASE-45, Prelude to Revolution
- PHASE-35, Eve of Chaos
- First Appearance
- PHASE-36, Athrun on the Run
- PHASE-37, Thunder in the Dark
- PHASE-38, A New Flag
- PHASE-39, Kira of the Skies
- PHASE-43, A Call for Counterattack
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny - MS Encyclopedia (2008), p.44-47
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny - MS Encyclopedia (2008), p.43
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny - MS Encyclopedia (2008), p.41
- ↑ High Grade Gundam SEED Destiny Legend Gundam (2005) instruction manual
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny PHASE-37, Thunder in the Dark
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