RX-78-1 PROTOTYPE GUNDAM
RPG Stats by Sean Little
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BACKGROUND
The
third mobile suit developed under the Earth Federation's top-secret "Project V,"
the RX-78 Gundam series saw its initial rollout in the form of the RX-78-1
Prototype Gundam at the Federation's Jaburo military headquarters on Earth. The
Gundam was designed as a fast, close-combat mobile suit and was the first to
feature several new technologies, including the energy cap-based beam rifle
(making the Gundam the first mobile suit to pack the firepower of a battleship)
and beam saber. Once the initial design was approved, development proceeded to
the second stage, and three RX-78-2 Gundam began
construction and testing at the Side 7 research colony.
RPG STATS
Vehicle Type: RX-78-1 Prototype
Gundam
Class: Prototype close-combat mobile
suit
Manufacturer: Earth Federal Forces Project “V”
Crew:
One pilot
Operator: Earth
Federal Forces
Variants:
RX-78-2 Gundam
RX-78-3 Gundam “G-3”
RGM-79 GM
RX-78NT-1 Gundam G-4 “Alex”
RX-78GP01 Zephyranthes
RX-78GP01-fb Zephyranthes Full Vernier
RX-78GP02 Physalis
RX-78GP03 Dendrobium
FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam
FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam
MDC BY LOCATION:
Head 30
Arms 60 eachLegs 60 each
(1) Main Body 90Pilot's Compartment 60
NOTES:
(1) Destruction of the main body will shut the unit down completely.
SPEEDS:
RUNNING:
165 km/h
MAX ACCELERATION:
0.94G.
180-DEGREE TURN TIME:
1.5 seconds (1.1 after magnetic coating upgrade).
MAX ENGINE THRUST:
Rocket Thrusters: 2 x 24000 kg, 4 x 1870 kg
STATISTICAL DATA:
HEIGHT:
18.5 m Total.
18.0 m Head Height.
WEIGHT:
Empty 42.4 metric tons;
Max Gross 59.0 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. XBR-M-79-07G 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: 10d6
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. XB-B-09 BEAM SABER: The RX-78 Gundam carries two beam sabers in racks on its backpack. Each beam saber is capable of slicing through anything from mobile suits to battleships.
o
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
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. XHB-L-03/N-STD 380MM HYPER BAZOOKA: The heavy assault weapon of the RX-78 is its Hyper Bazooka. It can carry one of these on a rack on the rear of the Gundam.
o
PRIMARY
PURPOSE: Assault
o RANGE INCREMENT: 90 Meters
o CRITICAL: x2
o DAMAGE: 7d10
o RATE OF FIRE: The Bazooka can be fired a number of times equal to the pilot’s total number of attacks.
o PAYLOAD: 5 per magazine plus 1 in barrel. 6 Total
4. 60MM VULCAN CANNONS: The backup weapons of the RX-78. 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
5. GUNDAM/HYPER HAMMER: This standard is an experimental weapon fielded by most RX-78s. It is just a large flail. The Hyper Hammer has an additional rocket boost.
o PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Mobile Suit
o RANGE INCREMENT: 5 Meters/10 Meters
o CRITICAL: 19-20/x2 (19-20/x3 for Hyper Hammer)
o DAMAGE: 6d6 plus STR modifier
o RATE OF FIRE: Equal to the pilot's total number of attacks.
o PAYLOAD: 1
6. BEAM JAVELIN: This is the RX-78’s mid-range beam weapon. It is composed of one of the Gundam’s Beam Saber and an extended section. This forms a beam weapon in the form of a staff.
o PRIMARY PURPOSE: Mid-Range Combat
o RANGE INCREMENT: 2 Meters
o CRITICAL: 19-20/x2
o DAMAGE: 4d10 plus STR modifier
o RATE OF FIRE: Equal to the pilot's total number of attacks.
o PAYLOAD: 2
7. HAND TO HAND COMBAT: If necessary, the pilot of the Gundam can engage in melee combat rather than use a weapon. The Gundam 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:
a. Restrained Punch: 1D4 M.D.
b. Full Strength Punch: 2D6 M.D.
c. "Booster" Punch: 3D6 M.D. (counts as two attacks)
d. Tear or Pry with Hands: 1D6 M.D.
e. Kick: 1D6 M.D.
f. Leap Kick: 2D6 M.D.
g. Body Flip/Throw: 1D4 M.D.
h. Body Block/Tackle: 1D6 M.D.
i. Stomp: 1D6 M.D. (only effective against small objects)
STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE RX-78-1 PROTOTYPE GUNDAM:
- COMBAT COMPUTER W/HUD DISPLAYS: The RX-78-1 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-78'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.
- RE-ENTRY COOLANT SYSTEM: This system allows the RX-78 to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere on its own.
- 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 RX-78 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-78'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.
- LEARNING COMPUTER: The RX-78 is equipped with a learning computer that provides a + 2 equipment bonus to pilot checks after the Gundam’s first engagement.
- SHIELD: The RX-78-1 is equipped with a M-Sh-008/S-01025 heavy shield.
COMBAT SPECIFICATIONS OF RX-78-1 PROTOTYPE GUNDAM:
SIZE: Tiny (starship
scale)
INITIATIVE: +6 (+2 size, +4
crew)
MANEUVER: +6 (+2 size,
+4 crew)
DEFENSE: +22 (+2 size,
+10 armor)