RX-77-2 GUNCANNON
RPG Stats by Sean Little
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BACKGROUND
The
second of three mobile suit prototypes built under the Earth Federation's
"Project V" during the One Year War, the RX-77-2 Guncannon was a step
above the RX-75 Guntank in that it was a true mobile suit and not just a
"mobile suit body on a tank." Like its brethren Guntank and RX-78-2
Gundam, the Guncannon used the same FF-X7 Core Fighter as an escape system for
the pilot. Also like the Gundam, the Guncannon was one of the first mobile
suits to use the energy cap-based beam rifle, as well as head-mounted Vulcan
guns for close range defense
RPG STATS
Vehicle Type: RX-77 Guncannon
Class: Prototype mid-range artillery mobile suit
Manufacturer: Earth Federal Forces Project “V”
Crew: One pilot (Skilled +4)
Operator: Earth
Federal Forces
Variants:
RX-77-2 Guncannon
RX-77-4 Guncannon Heavyarms Type
RGC-80 GM Cannon
RX-77D Guncannon Mass Production Type
HEALTH:
71 (DR 40)
NOTES:
(1) Destruction of the main body will shut the unit down completely.
SPEEDS:
RUNNING:
78 km/h
MAX ACCELERATION:
0.73G.
180-DEGREE TURN TIME:
2.0 seconds.
MAX ENGINE THRUST:
Rocket Thrusters: 2 x 22600 kg, 4 x 1650 kg
STATISTICAL DATA:
HEIGHT:
18.1 m Total.
17.5 m Head Height.
WEIGHT:
Empty 51.0 metric tons;
Max Gross 70.0 metric tons
CARGO:
Small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings.
POWER PLANT:
Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1380 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. Starting in November UC 0079, a reloadable version of the rifle was first issued.
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. 240MM CANNON: The RX-77 Guncannon has two cannons mounted on its shoulders.
o PRIMARY PURPOSE: Mid-range Combat
o RANGE INCREMENT: 90 meters
o CRITICAL: 19-20/x2
o DAMAGE: 6d8
o RATE OF FIRE: N/A
o PAYLOAD: 20
3. 60MM VULCAN CANNONS: The backup weapons of the RX-77. These are effective against soft targets and most mobile suits.
o PRIMARY PURPOSE: Mid-Range Attack
o RANGE INCREMENT: 20 Meters
o CRITICAL: 19-20/x2
o DAMAGE: 1d12
o RATE OF FIRE: Equal to the pilot's total number of attacks.
o PAYLOAD: 600 rounds
4. SPRAY MISSILE POD: This is an optional weapon that is mounted in place of the cannons.
o PRIMARY PURPOSE: Mid Range Attack
o RANGE INCREMENT: 90 meters
o CRITICAL: 19-20/x2
o DAMAGE: 7d6 (5 meter burst)
o RATE OF FIRE: Equal to the pilot's total number of attacks.
o PAYLOAD: 16 Each, 32 Total
STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE RX-77-2 GUNCANNON:
- COMBAT COMPUTER W/HUD DISPLAYS: The RX-77-2 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.
- CORE FIGHTER: All RX-77's carry a FF-X7 Core Fighter. This functions as a life pod and can be used as an independent unit.
- 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 RX-77 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 RX-77'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.
COMBAT SPECIFICATIONS OF RX-77-2 GUNCANNON:
RX-77-2 Guncannon
Class:
Cargo Capacity: 60 kg;
Speed: 78 km/h (14 sq./action); Crew: 1 (Skilled +4);
Initiative: +7 (+2 size, +1
engine, +4 crew); Manuver: +8 (+2 size, +2 man., +4 crew);
Defense: 24 (+2 size, +2
man., +10 armor);
Weapon: Beam Rifle; Fire
Arc: hand; Attack Bonus: +4
(+2
size, +2 crew); Damage: 9d6; Range Increment: 100m.
Weapon: 240mm Cannon (2,
firelinked); Fire Arc: front; Attack Bonus: +4
(+2
size, +2 crew); Damage: 7d8; Range Increment: 90m.
Weapon: 60mm Vulcan Cannon
(2, fire-linked); Fire Arc: turret; Attack Bonus: +4
(+2
size, +2 crew); Damage: 2d12; Range Increment: 40m.
Weapon: Spray Missile Pod
(2); Fire Arc: front; Attack Bonus: +4
(+2 size, +2 crew); Damage: 7d6; Range Increment: 90m.