| Model number: RMS-154 Code name: Barzam Unit type: mass production general purpose mobile suit Manufacturer: Earth Federal Forces Operator(s): Earth Federal Forces; Titans First deployment: UC 0087 Accommodation: pilot only, in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in torso Dimensions: overall height 24.2 meters; head height 19.4 meters Weight: empty 40.1 metric tons; max gross 62.3 metric tons; mass ratio 1.35 Construction: gundarium alloy on movable frame Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1670 kW Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 2 x 40200 kg; vernier thrusters/apogee motors: 14 Performance: maximum thruster acceleration: 1.29 G Equipment and design features: sensors, range 9870 meters Fixed armaments: 2 x beam saber, stored in recharge racks in forearms, hand-carried in use Optional fixed armaments: 60 mm double vulcan pod, 1400 rounds of ammunition, mounts on head Optional hand armaments: beam rifle, powered by rechargable energy cap |
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| During the Gryps War raging in UC 0087, the Earth Federal Forces decided to develop new mass production mobile suit models to replace its aging RGM-79R GM IIs and the high cost/low production variable mobile suits and mobile armor being tested in the field. One proposed replacement model was the RMS-154 Barzam, based loosely on the RX-178 Gundam Mark II. Designed as a high performance/low cost general purpose unit, the Barzam did possess its own exclusive beam rifle, although it could be outfitted with the Gundam Mark II's optional double vulcan pod, as well as weapons from the GM II, RMS-106 Hi-Zack, and RMS-108 Marasai. However, due to the fact that the Barzam did not possess any "special" or "unique" weapons, it was deemed to "ordinary" and only saw limited production, never replacing the GM II as intended. |