RGM-79(G) GM SNIPER

 

RPG Stats by Sean Little

Background info provided by the Mecha and Anime Headquarters

BACKGROUND

Although the experimental RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type was serving well as a general-purpose ground combat unit, the Earth Federation Forces found themselves needing specialized units for specific mission roles. The first of a long line of GM variants was the RGM-79[G] GM Sniper, although in a sense it wasn't a variant at all. The mobile suit itself was exactly the same as the standard RGM-79[G], except it was painted in an olive drab paint scheme for camouflaging purposes. The various hand-carried standard weapons were replaced with a large, long-range beam rifle. This rifle mounted a high-powered scope, allowing the pilot to hit distant targets with pinpoint accuracy. However, the energy required to fire such a powerful shot was an amount that the GM's power generator couldn't produce, and the rifle was connected via cable to an external power supply and cooling system on a support vehicle. At least 3 RGM-79[G]s of the Kojima Battalion were outfitted as GM Snipers and were instrumental in the destruction of Zeon's experimental Apsalus III mobile armor during the One Year War.

RPG STATS

Vehicle Type: RGM-79(G) GM Sniper
Class: Mass Production ground combat mobile suit
Manufacturer: Earth Federal Forces Project “V”
Crew: One pilot

Operator: Earth Federal Forces
Variants:
RGM-79(G) GM Ground Type

MDC BY LOCATION:

    Head                                        30

Arms                                        45 each

    Legs                                        45 each

(1) Main Body                                   70

    Pilot's Compartment                         50

NOTES:

(1) Destruction of the main body will shut the unit down completely.

SPEEDS:

RUNNING:

150 km/h

MAX ACCELERATION:

0.74G.

180-DEGREE TURN TIME:

1.8 seconds

MAX ENGINE THRUST:

Rocket Thrusters: 49000 kg

STATISTICAL DATA:

HEIGHT:

18.0 m Total.

WEIGHT:

Empty 53.8 metric tons;

Max Gross 66.0 metric tons

CARGO:

Small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings.

POWER PLANT:

Minovsky type Ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1150 kW

WEAPON SYSTEMS: The RGM-79(g) GM Sniper can carry any of the GM Ground Type armaments in addition to the beam sniper rifle.

1.      BEAM SNIPER RIFLE: The primary armament of the Gm Sniper is its large beam sniper rifle. Because of power requirements, this must be attached to an external power generator.

o        PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assault

o        SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-Mecha

o        RANGE INCREMENT: 150 meters

o        CRITICAL: 19-20/x3 (critical threat range increases by one with each consecutive hit)

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: 10 charges, external power generator recharges 1 charge per minute. When connected to ship, effectively unlimited.

2.      X.B.Sa-G-03 BEAM SABER: The Gundam Sniper carries two beam sabers in racks on its knees. Each beam saber is capable of slicing through anything from mobile suits to battleships.

o        PRIMARY PURPOSE: Close Range Combat

o        RANGE INCREMENT: N/A

o        CRITICAL: 19-20/x3

o        DAMAGE: 4d6 plus STR modifier

o        RATE OF FIRE: N/A

o        PAYLOAD: 2  

3.      HAND TO HAND COMBAT: If necessary, the pilot of the GM can engage in melee combat rather than use a weapon. The GM is extremely agile and can execute most typical hand to hand combat moves, such as punches, jump kicks, leap attacks, rolling with impacts, etc.

DAMAGE:

o        Restrained Punch: 1D4 M.D.

o        Full Strength Punch: 2D6 M.D.

o        "Booster" Punch: 3D6 M.D. (counts as two attacks)

o        Tear or Pry with Hands: 1D6 M.D.

o        Kick: 1D6 M.D.

o        Leap Kick: 2D6 M.D.

o        Body Flip/Throw: 1D4 M.D.

o        Body Block/Tackle: 1D6 M.D.

o        Stomp: 1D6 M.D. (only effective against small objects)

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE RGM-79(G) GM SNIPER:

• COMBAT COMPUTER W/HUD DISPLAYS: The RGM-79(G) 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.
• EJECTOR SEAT/S & HOMING SIGNAL: All RGM-79(G)’s feature Marty & Beck Mk-7 zero/zero ejection seats equipped with a homing device that enables rescue teams to locate a disabled MS or ejected pilot. The range of the signal is 300 miles (480 km).
• 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 +10% bonus to pilots using a tracking skill.
• RADIO/VIDEO COMMUNICATION: The RGM-79(G) features a radio system that allows visual communication at close range through Minovsky Particles.
• STANDARD SURVIVAL KIT: All EFSF 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 RGM-79(G)'s cockpit is pressurized, and also provides additional air feeds to the pilot's flight suit that provides him with pressurized breathing. The EFSF 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 RGM-79(G) is equipped with a RGM*S-Sh-WF/S-00109 heavy shield.

COMBAT SPECIFICATIONS OF RGM-79(G) GM SNIPER:

SIZE: Tiny (starship scale)

INITIATIVE:  +6 (+2 size, +4 crew)

MANEUVER: +6 (+2 size, +4 crew)

DEFENSE: +22 (+2 size, +10 armor)