| RX-78-6 Gundam "Mudrock" |
| Spurred into action by the devastating effectiveness of Zeon�s mobile suits, the Earth Federation Forces began developing mobile suits of their own, a project known as �Project V.� Culminating in the creation of the RX-78-2 Gundam, RX-77-2 Guncannon and RX-75-4 Guntank, the mobile suits proved themselves to be just as devastating to the Zeons. As the One Year War progressed, mobile suit development accelerated, and designers began attempting to combine the best features of the original Project V suits with new technologies being developed by Earth Federation Forces engineers, including those influenced by Zeon mobile suits. The RX-78-6 Mudrock Gundam was one such design constructed at the Earth Federation Forces� South America Jaburo base. The mobile suit featured a pair of powerful 300 mm shell-firing cannons mounted on it�s backpack, and a pair of beam sabers mounted outboard of the barrels. The other distinguishing features of the Mudrock were the enormous number of maneuvering verniers mounted all over it�s body, and the pair of variable position verniers mounted on the legs, giving the massive mobile suit unprecedented speed and agility, comparable to the MS-09 Dom. The Mudrock�s high generator output allowed it to use a full scale beam rifle, similar in design to the one used by the RX-78-2. In addition, the Mudrock was capable of using more mundane weapons, such as the Federation�s primer-based rifle, and a 90 mm machine gun. All design features taken into account, the Mudrock was more than a match for any contemporary Zeon mobile suit. The Mudrock first entered combat on November 30, UC 0079, while still under construction, having been commandeered by a brash young pilot, Lieutenant Agar. The incomplete Mudrock, with Agar at the controls, launched in defense of the new Pegasus class warship Blanc Rival. Despite a valiant effort, Agar entered a fierce battle with the Midnight Fenrir, an elite Zeon mobile suit team, and both Mudrock and the Blanc Rival sustained heavy damage. After hurried repairs, the completed Mudrock was assigned to Agar, and sent from Jaburo to the front lines in North America to fight in the battle to retake California Base. The Mudrock entered combat for the last time on December 15, UC 0079. There, Agar and the Mudrock ran afoul of the Midnight Fenrir once again. After a heated battle, the Mudrock was effectively damaged beyond repair by Midnight Fenrir units guarding California Base�s last HLV. Appearances: Mobile Suit Gundam 0079: Zeonic Front (PS2) Note: This design is based on the RX-78-6 6th Gundam from Kunio Okawara's MS Collection. |
| Model number: RX-78-6 Code name: Mudrock Gundam Unit type: prototype fast attack heavy assault mobile suit Manufacturer: Earth Federation Forces Operator: Earth Federation Forces Rollout: UC 0079 First deployment: 30 November UC 0079 Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso Dimensions: head height 18.0 meters Weight: empty 47.3 metric tons, max gross 84.4 metric tons Construction: lunar titanium alloy on semi-monocoque frame Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1480 kW Propulsion: rocket thrusters: x many, total output rated at 70500 kg Fixed armaments: 300 mm shell-firing cannon x 2, mounted on backpack, beam saber x 2, stored in recharge racks on backpack, hand carried in use, 60 mm vulcan gun x 2, fire-linked, mounted in head, grenade launcher x 2, mounted in forearms Optional hand armaments: beam rifle, hand-carried in use, powered by rechargeable e-cap, power rating unknown; primer-based rifle; 90 mm machine gun, clip-fed, 20 rounds per clip |
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| Custom Figure: RX-78-6 Gundam "Mudrock" Original Figure: RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex" Other Parts Used: backpack cannon x2, shield (RGC-83 GM Cannon II); backpack, backpack thruster x4 (RGM-79N GM Custom) Reference Artwork: Hajime Katoki's art, Fix Figuration #0020 RX-78-6 Gundam "Mudrock" / RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" Paint Colors: gloss dark blue, gloss light orange, gloss yellow, gloss insignia red, flat charcoal grey, flat light grey, flat white, flat black Special Features: swiveling leg thrusters, elevating backpack cannons, removeable beam sabers, shield can attach to left forearm Time To Create: 1 1/2 weeks |