MS-14A GELGOOG
RPG Stats by Sean Little
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BACKGROUND
By the middle of the One Year War, rumors of the Earth Federal Forces'
development of its own mobile suits had reached the Principality of Zeon's
ears. Although the development of Zeon's own mobile suit technology continued,
the appearance of the Federation's powerful, beam rifle-carrying RX-78-2 Gundam
created a sudden change in plans. An in-development, high-performance mobile
suit called the MS-11 Gelgoog was suddenly cancelled, as the Zeon military
wanted to incorporate hand-carried beam armaments into new mobile suits. With
the MS-11 model number having been reassigned to the "Pezun
Project's" Action Zaku, the Gelgoog project was restarted under the model
number MS-14 with the new goal being the ability for the Gelgoog to use energy
cap-based weapons. After 25 experimental MS-14Ss had completed field testing
and Zeon's beam rifle technology had been perfected, the mass-produced MS-14A
quickly went into production and deployment.
Intended as a replacement for the aging MS-06F Zaku II as a primary front line
unit, the MS-14A Gelgoog was a high-performance mobile suit, arguably as
powerful as - if not more powerful than - the Federation's Gundam. Well-suited
for both terrestrial and space combat, the Gelgoog sported a large beam rifle,
forearm-mounted jet engine thrusters for added maneuverability, and a twin beam
sword. Unfortunately for Zeon, the introduction of the Gelgoog was a case of
too-little-too-late. Only 165 units were produced and put into combat by the
last day of the war at the Battle of A Baoa Qu on 31 December UC 0079...
mostly piloted by novice pilots and fresh recruits who
couldn't use their powerful new Gelgoogs effectively against veteran Federal
pilots in less-powerful mass-produced GMs. It is often argued that, had Zeon
managed to put the Gelgoog into production even only two months earlier, the
outcome of the One Year War may have been turned in Zeon's favor.
RPG STATS
Vehicle Type: MS-14A Gelgoog
Class: Mass Production High-Efficiency Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: Zeonic Company
Crew: One pilot (Skilled +4)
Operator:
Principality of Zeon
Variants:
MS-14S Gelgoog Commander’s Type
MS-14F Gelgoog Marine
MS-14Jg Gelgoog Jaeger
MS-14Fs Gelgoog Marine Commander’s Type
MS-14J ReGelg
MS-14B Gelgoog High Mobility Type
MS-14C Gelgoog Cannon
HEALTH:
47 (DR 10)
NOTES:
(1) Destruction of the main body will shut the unit down completely.
SPEEDS:
RUNNING:
180 km/h
MAX ACCELERATION:
0.84G.
180-DEGREE TURN TIME:
1.5 seconds.
MAX ENGINE THRUST:
Rocket Thrusters: 24500 kg x2, 2500 kg x5
STATISTICAL DATA:
HEIGHT:
19.2 m Head Height
WEIGHT:
Empty 42.1 metric tons;
Max Gross 73.3 metric tons
CARGO:
Small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings.
POWER PLANT:
Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1440 kW
WEAPON
SYSTEMS:
1. BEAM RIFLE: Hand-held Beam Rifle that has the fire-power of a battleship Mega Particle Cannon in a much smaller package. This is the Zeon’s first hand carried beam rifle to reach service.
o PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assault
o SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-Mecha
o
RANGE
INCREMENT: 100 meters
o CRITICAL: 19-20/x2
o DAMAGE: 9d6
o RATE OF FIRE: The Rifle can be fired in a number of shots equal to the pilot's combined number of attacks.
o PAYLOAD: 20 Charges.
2. TWIN BEAM SWORD: The MS-14 Gelgoog carries a twin beam saber in a rack on its back. It is capable of slicing through solid steel and is considered a double weapon.
o
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
o RANGE INCREMENT: N/A
o CRITICAL: 19-20/x3
o DAMAGE: 4d6 plus STR modifier/4d6 plus STR modifier
o RATE OF FIRE: N/A
o PAYLOAD: 1
STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE MS-14A GELGOOG:
- COMBAT COMPUTER W/HUD DISPLAYS: The MS-14A is equipped with a combat computer that can store and analyze data during combat with hostile forces. Data readouts and stats can be displayed either on the cockpit's HUD display or on the dashboard monitors of the aircraft. The combat computer tracks and identifies specific enemy targets, and has a database of over 1,000 images stored in memory. The computer can identify and track up to 75 targets simultaneously.
- EXTERNAL AUDIO PICKUP: Range: 300 ft (91.5 m). A sound amplification system that can pick up normal conversation up to 300 feet away.
- HEAT AND RADIATION SHIELDS: Special shielding prevents the penetration of life threatening heat and radiation. A radiation detection and alarm system are linked with the shields and will sound an alarm if there is a rupture in the shields and what the levels of radiation are.
- LOUDSPEAKER: A loudspeaker system is built into the craft, which can be used to amplify the pilot's voice up to 90 decibels.
- OPTICS: INFRARED: Range: 2000 feet (610 m). This optical system projects a beam of infrared light that is invisible to the normal eye, but detectable by the mecha's sensors. The system allows the pilot to detect hidden/concealed objects by their IR reflectiveness. The beam will be visible to anyone with IR sensitive optics, however.
- OPTICS: NIGHTVISION: Range: 2000 feet (610 m). A passive light image intensifier that emits no light of its own, but relies on ambient light which is electronically amplified to produce a visible picture.
- OPTICS: THERMAL IMAGER: Range: 2000 feet (610 m). A passive optical heat sensor that detects infrared radiation projected by warm objects and converts that data into a false-color visible image. The system enables the pilot to see in the dark, in shadows, and through smoke, and also adds a +2 bonus to pilots using a tracking skill.
- RADIO/VIDEO COMMUNICATION: The MS-14 features a radio system that allows visual communication at close range through Minovsky Particles.
- STANDARD SURVIVAL KIT: All Zeon MS’s come equipped with a portable survival kit. Inside the small reinforced box is a medium-sized flashlight, two hand flares, one rocket flare, a compass, infrared distancing binoculars, a small mirror, a pocket knife, dehydrated and concentrated food (can be stretched into a five day supply for one person) and basic first aid items (aspirin, bandages, disinfectants, etc.)
- TACTICAL LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM: The MS-14's cockpit is pressurized, and also provides additional air feeds to the pilot's flight suit that provides him with pressurized breathing. The Zeon flight suit also contains an upper and lower g-suit that promotes blood circulation even during high-g turns, thus decreasing the possibility of pilot blacking out in combat.
- SHIELD: The MS-14A is equipped with a large heavy shield.
COMBAT SPECIFICATIONS OF MS-14A GELGOOG:
MS-14A Gelgoog
Class:
Cargo Capacity: 60 kg;
Speed: 180 km/h (32 sq./action; Crew: 1 (Skilled +4);
Initiative: +7 (+2 size, +1
engine, +4 crew); Manuver: +10 (+2 size, +4 man., +4
crew);
Defense: 26 (+2 size, +4 man., +10 armor);
Weapon: Beam Rifle; Fire
Arc: hand; Attack Bonus: +4
(+2
size, +2 crew); Damage: 9d6; Range Increment: 100m.
Weapon: Twin Beam Sword;
Fire Arc: melee; Attack Bonus: +4
(+2 size, +2 crew); Damage: 4d6+STR/4d6+STR; Range Increment: N/A.