MSA-004K Nemo III
Prototype attack-use mobile suit developed by Anaheim Electronics.
The MSA-004K Nemo III was a prototype attack-use mobile suit developed by Anaheim Electronics for the Anti-Earth Union Group (AEUG).
The “K” variant code meant it was a cannon variation of the MSA-004 Nemo II.
History
The Anti-Earth Union Group engaged Anaheim Electronics to develop the MSA-004 Nemo II as a successor to their mainstay MSA-003 Nemo to keep up with newer mobile suits deployed by the Titans. When the Nemo II was not adopted for mass production, Anaheim Electronics developed it into the MSA-004K Nemo III.
The death of AEUG leader Blex Forer disrupted communications between AEUG and Anaheim Electronics, delaying the Nemo III’s development. The first unit was only completed on 18 January UC 0088, near the end of the Gryps Conflict.
After the war, an unknown number of Nemo III units were integrated into the Earth Federation Forces. In UC 0096, during the Laplace Incident, one unit stationed at the Federation’s Torrington Base was destroyed by Yonem Kirks piloting a MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type.
Design
Anaheim Electronics developed the MSA-004K Nemo III as an improved armament version of the MSA-004 Nemo II. Its firepower was enhanced with a large beam cannon mounted on the backpack, powered by tank-like energy capacitors.
The Nemo III had an ultracompact Minovsky fusion reactor that generated an output of 1,620 kW. It used the same sets of thrusters as the Nemo II, generating combined propulsion output of 68,600 kg. Despite having lower thrust than its predecessor, it achieved greater mobility through more advanced verniers and apogee motors.
The mobile suit had enhanced defensive capabilities and improved joints. It also featured binder units on the backpack to increase mobility and maneuverability.
The Nemo III had a standard panoramic cockpit with linear seat in its torso.
Armaments
The Nemo III’s standard weapons were a beam cannon and vulcan guns for ranged attacks, and a beam saber for melee combat. It could optionally equip a beam rifle.
Beam cannon
A large beam cannon was mounted on the backpack, rising over the left shoulder. With an output of 5.4 MW, it provided high firepower suitable for anti-ship and anti-mobile armor combat. The cannon drew power from two tank-like energy capacitors mounted on either side of the backpack.
60 mm vulcan guns
A pair of fire-linked 60 mm vulcan guns were mounted on either sides of the Nemo III’s head. Later variants in the UC 0090s had four vulcan guns installed.
The vulcan guns were used primarily against light-armored support units. Sustained fire from the guns could damage mobile suits and were often used in close distance combat. They also served as missile defense.
Beam saber
The Nemo III carried a beam saber stored in its rear skirt armor. The beam saber used an I-field to contain Minovsky particles within the shape of a blade.
The beam saber drew power through an energy capacitor (E-cap) attached to its hilt. The E-cap recharged with Minovsky particles from the mobile suit’s reactor when the saber was stored in the recharge rack.
Beam rifle
The Nemo III could optionally equip the BOWA·BR-S-85-C2 beam rifle, the same model used by the RMS-179 GM II and MSA-003 Nemo. The rifle had a power rating of 1.9 MW and was powered by a built-in energy capacitor system.
Known pilots
- Jun Violetta
Behind the scenes
Fujita Kazumi was the original mechanical designer.
Appearances
- Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
- Double Fake: Under the Gundam
- Zeta Gundam Mobile Suit Variations
External links
- MSA-004K Nemo III on the Gundam Wiki
- MSA-004K Nemo III on MAHQ