Dolos-class

The Dolos-class was a limited production heavy space carrier produced by the Principality of Zeon during the One Year War. It was one of the largest ships of the war, surpassing both Zeon and Earth Federation vessels in size.

History

At least two Dolos-class carriers were built. The second ship, Dolowa, was initially stationed at the moon under Kycilia Zabi, but she gifted it to Dozle Zabi in exchange for his approval to establish a submarine fleet at California Base.

After the loss of Solomon, the incomplete Dolowa carried surviving Zeon forces toward A Baoa Qu, protected by ace pilot Anavel Gato and his squadron.

Both ships participated in the Battle of A Baoa Qu, with the Dolos stationed in the N field and the Dolowa serving as Anavel Gato’s mothership in the S field. Due to their strategic importance, both ships faced concentrated attacks from Federation forces.

At 09:40, the Federation 3rd Fleet sank the Dolos, severely weakening Zeon’s N field defences. At 10:10, the Dolowa was also sunk. The loss of both Dolos-class carriers dealt a significant blow to the Zeon defenders, contributing to the fortress’s eventual fall.

While the Dolowa’s engines were destroyed, the ship itself remained largely intact and its crew appeared to have survived the battle.

Design

The Dolos-class excelled as a mobile suit carrier, capable of carrying and maintaining up to 182 mobile suits and mobile armors. Its seven catapults provided excellent deployment capabilities.

Beyond the bridge, multiple control stations throughout the hull gave it superior command and control capabilities. While it possessed fortress-level firepower, its anti-aircraft defences were limited, requiring it to rely on mobile suits and escort units for protection.

The massive size of the Dolos-class significantly impacted its mobility, leading to its primary use as a mobile fortress rather than a manoeuvrable warship.

Armaments

The Dolos-class carried twin mega particle guns for main armament and anti-aircraft guns for defence.

Twin mega particle gun

Eight dual-barreled mega particle guns provided the main armament, with six mounted on the sides and two at the rear.

Twin anti-aircraft gun

A pair of dual-barreled machine guns mounted on the rear served as anti-aircraft defences.

Mobile weapons

The Dolos-class could accommodate up to 182 mobile suits in its vast hangar. Seven catapults facilitated mobile suit launches, though the limited number of launch facilities meant deploying the full complement could take over 20 minutes.

Ships and captains

• CV-65 Dolos, unknown captain
• CV-66 Dolowa, unknown captain
• Midolo, unknown captain

Behind the scenes

Tomino Yoshiyuki was the principal mechanical designer, with Okawara Kunio handling the design cleanup.

All scenes featuring the Dolos were reanimated for the compilation movie, though the destruction scene was omitted.

Appearances

• Mobile Suit Gundam
• Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079
• Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
• Mobile Suit Gundam: Ex Revue
• Mobile Suit Gundam: Spirits of Zeon Dual Stars of Carnage

External links

• Dolos-class on the Gundam Wiki
• Dolos-class on MAHQ