RX-78NT-1 GUNDAM G-4 “ALEX”
RPG Stats by Sean Little
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BACKGROUND
Late
during the One Year War, the Earth Federal forces realized that they had a
major problem with its prototype RX-78-2 Gundam close combat mobile suit: its
pilot. Gundam pilot Amuro Ray was an emerging Newtype and his abilities to
predict enemy movements and respond with lightning-fast reflexes was simply
pushing the Gundam beyond its design limits. To correct this problem, the
Federation set out to develop a new Gundam prototype (code-named
"Alex") capable of taking advantage of a Newtype's quick-reacting
abilities. However, word of this top-secret project reached the Principality of
Zeon, and Zeon initiated Operation Rubicon and dispatched its Cyclops Team
Special Forces unit to stop the Federation from completing and deploying the
new Gundam. A surprise attack by the Cyclops failed to stop the Federation from
shipping the incomplete Alex parts from its Arctic base to Side 6's Libot Colony, where it was soon completed and began test
trials at the hands of Federation test pilot Christina Mackenzie. The Cyclops
discovered the Alex's new location and were dispatched
to capture or destroy it before it could be fielded. On 24 December UC 0079,
Cyclops Team pilot Bernard Wiseman managed to severely damage the Alex (at the
cost of his own life) in an attempt to save Side 6 from being nuked by Zeon in
a last act of desperation. At that point, the war was coming to an end, and the
Alex development project was soon dropped.
The
RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex" was a big step above its
already-well-performing (but hopelessly overworked) RX-78-2 predecessor. In
addition to the standard head vulcan guns, beam sabers
and a beam rifle, the Alex mounted a 90 mm Gatling gun in each forearm, giving
the mobile suit heavy close-range firepower to back up its beam rifle. The Alex
also replaced the costly and complicated "Core Block System" of the
original Gundam with an experimental new type of cockpit. Incorporating a 360-degree
"panoramic monitor" screen around the pilot, all of the Alex's
controls were incorporated into panels mounted on the pilot's "linear
seat." This configuration gave the pilot an almost unlimited field of
vision, thus allowing for easier target acquisition and faster response time.
Another feature adding to the Alex's maneuverability was the "magnetic
coating" applied to the suit's joints and motors, reducing friction and
wear to almost nothing and making the Alex extremely responsive to pilot input.
RPG STATS
Vehicle Type: RX-78NT-1 Gundam G-4 “Alex”
Class: Prototype Newtype close-combat mobile suit
Manufacturer: Earth Federal Forces Project “V”
Crew: One pilot
(Ace +12)
Operator: Earth
Federal Forces
Variants:
RX-78-4 4th Gundam
RX-78-5 5th Gundam
RX-78-6 Mudrock Gundam
HEALTH: 65 (DR 40)
SPEEDS:
RUNNING:
192 km/h
MAX ACCELERATION:
1.82G.
180-DEGREE TURN TIME:
0.8 seconds.
MAX ENGINE THRUST:
Rocket Thrusters: 2 x 35000 kg, 6 x 8000 kg, 2 x 7000 kg
STATISTICAL DATA:
HEIGHT:
18.5 m Total.
18.0 m Head Height.
WEIGHT:
Empty 43.4 metric tons;
Max Gross 60.0 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.
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. BEAM SABER: The Alex 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. GMG
MG79 90MM MACHINE GUN: These heavy anti-mecha
weapons are mounted on the 
Alex’s
fore-arms.
o PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Mecha
o RANGE INCREMENT: 50 Meters
o CRITICAL: 19-20/x2
o DAMAGE: 2d10
o RATE OF FIRE: Equal to the pilot's total number of attacks.
o PAYLOAD: 60 each
4. 60MM VULCAN CANNONS: The backup weapons of the RX-78NT-1. 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
STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE RX-78NT-1 GUNDAM:
- COMBAT COMPUTER W/HUD DISPLAYS: The RX-78NT-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.
- LINEAR SEAT COCKPIT: The
RX-78NT-1's pilot is seated in a circular cockpit that allows complete
visibility in all directions. Because of this, the Alex cannot be flanked.
- 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-78NT-1 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 +2 bonus to pilots using a tracking skill.
- RADIO/VIDEO COMMUNICATION: The RX-78NT-1 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-78NT-1'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-78NT-1 is equipped with a learning computer that provides a + 2 equipment bonus to pilot checks after the Gundam’s first engagement.
- SHIELD: The RX-78NT-1 is equipped with a large heavy shield.
COMBAT SPECIFICATIONS OF RX-78NT-1 GUNDAM:
RX-78NT-1 Gundam G4
"Alex"
Class:
Cargo Capacity: 60 kg;
Speed: 192 km/h (34 sq./action); Crew: 1 (Ace +12);
Initiative: +17 (+2 size, +3
engine, +12 crew); Manuver: +19 (+2 size, +5 man.,
+12 crew);
Defense: 27 (+2 size, +5 man., +10 armor);
Weapon:
(+2
size, +6 crew); Damage: 10d6; Range Increment: 100m.
Weapon: XB-B-09 Beam Saber
(2); Fire Arc: melee; Attack Bonus: +8
(+2
size, +6 crew); Damage: 4d6+STR; Range Increment: N/A.
Weapon: 90mm Gatling Gun (2); Fire Arc: hand; Attack Bonus: +8
(+2
size, +6 crew); Damage: 2d10; Range Increment: 50m.
Weapon: 60mm Vulcan Cannon
(2, fire-linked); Fire Arc: turret; Attack Bonus: +4
(+2 size, +2 crew); Damage: 2d12; Range Increment: 40m.