| Model number: RMS-117 Code name: Galbaldy ? Unit type: limited custom mobile suit Manufacturer: Earth Federal Forces Operator(s): Earth Federal Forces Accommodation: pilot only, in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in torso Dimensions: overall height 19.0 meters Weight: empty 36.3 metric tons; max gross 56.9 metric tons; mass ratio 1.35 Construction: titanium alloy on semi-monocoque frame Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1507 kW Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 4 x 15800 kg; vernier thrusters/apogee motors: 10 Performance: maximum thruster acceleration: 1.11 G Equipment and design features: sensors, range 9200 meters Fixed armaments: 1 x beam saber, stored in recharge rack in waist armor, hand-carried in use; 2 x signal flare launcher, 5 rounds per launcher, mounted in head Optional fixed armaments: 1 x shield, mounted on either forearm, mounts 2 x missile Optional hand armaments: beam rifle, powered by rechargable energy cap |
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| Following the defeat of the Principality of Zeon in the One Year War, many mobile suit design plans were seized by the Earth Federal Forces, with some of them refined and put into production for themselves. One of these designs was the MS-17 Galbaldy ?, which the Federation revised and produced as the RMS-117 Galbaldy ?. The Galbaldy ? was built for efficiency, with trimmed-down armor as well as improved mobility. Although intended to operate as a localized combat unit, the Galbaldy ? was actually equal to the all-purpose RMS-106 Hi-Zack in terms of performance. However, the fact that the Galbaldy ? was fitted with weaker, older-style titanium alloy armor made it far less durable in combat. Most of the Galbaldy ?s built were stationed at Luna II or on Earth Federal Forces ships operating out of Luna II. |