AMX-006 Gaza-D
Mass-produced transformable mobile suit used by Neo Zeon.
The AMX-006 Gaza-D was a mass-produced transformable mobile suit used by Neo Zeon.
The “AMX” in the type code referred to it being an Axis Zeon mobile weapon. The code number “006” indicated it was the sixth mobile weapon design.
History
After the Principality of Zeon was defeated by the Earth Federation in the One Year War in UC 0080, some Zeon remnants hid within the Earth Sphere while others fled to the asteroid base Axis in the Asteroid Belt.
The Zeon forces at Axis used the construction mobile suits Gaza-A and Gaza-B as the foundation for developing combat mobile suits. The AMX-003 Gaza-C became their first mass-produced combat unit, serving as their main mobile suit through the Gryps Conflict. The AMX-003S Gaza-C Custom was later developed as an improved version.
Using combat data from both Gaza-C variants, Neo Zeon developed the AMX-006 Gaza-D with enhanced performance. The engineers reused most parts and the core frame from the Gaza-C to facilitate production line conversion.
At the start of the First Neo Zeon War in UC 0088, Neo Zeon gradually replaced the Gaza-C with the Gaza-D at the front lines. The Gaza-D remained in service through that conflict and the Second Neo Zeon War. Zeon remnants continued using it, including those defending Palau during the Laplace Incident in UC 0096.
Design
The AMX-006 Gaza-D used the same basic construction and transformation sequence as the AMX-003 Gaza-C, sharing many parts and the core frame to simplify production line conversion. Combat data helped engineers achieve improved speed, maneuverability and power output while incorporating heavier firepower.
The transforming frame design proved advantageous in battle, allowing the Gaza-D to switch between mobile suit and mobile armor modes. In mobile armor mode, its legs functioned as claws for grappling enemy units before finishing them with its beam weapons.
The Gaza-D was constructed from Gundarium alloy alloy developed on Axis by Anaheim Electronics. Its propulsion came from six main rocket thrusters producing 98,200 kg of thrust total, nearly 20,000 kg more than the Gaza-C. Twelve vernier thrusters and apogee motors provided fine control compared to the Gaza-C’s four.
The cockpit featured a panoramic monitor with linear seat, located in the head below the main camera rather than the torso. This simplified the transformation mechanism by removing the need to accommodate a torso cockpit during mode changes.
Armaments
The Gaza-D’s standard weapons were missile launchers and beam guns for ranged combat, with beam sabers available in mobile suit mode. It could optionally mount a knuckle buster effective in either mode.
Beam guns
A pair of fire-linked beam guns mounted on the main body served as the Gaza-D’s primary weapons, each rated at 3.2 megawatts. Though their firing angle was fixed, they were particularly effective in mobile armor mode.
The guns drew power directly from the Gaza-D’s reactor. Minovsky particles allowed their beams to break down matter at the molecular level, enabling them to penetrate even the heaviest armor.
Beam sabers
The Gaza-D carried two beam sabers stored in recharge racks in its shoulder binders. Each saber used an I-field to contain Minovsky particles in a blade shape capable of cutting through almost any material.
The sabers were powered by E-caps in their hilts that recharged from the Gaza-D’s reactor while stored. Each saber had a power rating of 0.9 megawatts.
Missile launchers
Each shoulder binder contained a 14-tube missile launcher and a 4-tube missile launcher. These mounted on the main body in mobile armor mode and fired AMS-01H heavy missiles.
Knuckle buster
The optional knuckle buster provided heavy firepower with an 8.5 megawatt output, surpassing the Gaza-C’s version. It could mount on the Gaza-D’s body as a main cannon in mobile armor mode, aided by a large targeting sensor in the right chest.
The weapon used E-caps charged with Minovsky particles for ammunition. In mobile armor mode, the Gaza-D could deploy as an artillery turret using the knuckle buster for long-range attacks.
Known pilots
- Panpa Lida
- Wyme
- Beanne
- Gottn Goh
- Glemy Toto
- Creyue Oye
Behind the scenes
Nagano Mamoru created the original mechanical design, with Akitaka Mika refining it.
The Gaza-C and Gaza-E were initially designated MMT-1 and MMT-3 respectively, with “MMT” indicating mass-produced transformable mobile suits. While not officially documented, the Gaza-D likely held the MMT-2 designation before becoming AMX-006, following its predecessor’s pattern.
Notably, no mobile suit is recorded as AMX-005. While this missing designation could correspond to the MMT-2, this seems unlikely since the MMT series specifically encompassed the Gaza line.
Appearances
Anime
- Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
- Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
- Gundam Build Divers
Manga
- Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon
- Mobile Suit Gundam UC MSV Kusabi
- Mobile Suit Gundam Walpurgis
Games
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Gihren’s Greed
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs Gundam Next
- Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
- Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2
- Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3
- Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
External links
- AMX-006 Gaza-D on the Gundam Wiki
- AMX-006 Gaza-D on MAHQ