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MSA-005 Methuss

Prototype transformable mobile suit developed by Anaheim Electronics.
Jenxi Seow Published 30 Mar 2013 Updated 13 Feb 2025
MSA-005 Methuss

The MSA-005 Methuss was a prototype transformable mobile suit developed by Anaheim Electronics for the Anti-Earth Union Group.

“MS” in the type code indicated that it was a mobile suit and “A” meant it was an Anaheim design. The “005” code number meant it was the fifth design in the line.

History

In UC 0087, Anaheim Electronics initiated Project Zeta to develop next-generation mobile suits for the Anti-Earth Union Group. The Methuss emerged as one of the early prototypes from this project, becoming AEUG’s first deployable transformable mobile suit.

The Methuss served aboard the AEUG flagship Argama during the Gryps Conflict. Its primary role was gathering field data to test transformation system feasibility for the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam.

Initially piloted by Reccoa Londe, the Methuss was later assigned to trainee pilot Fa Yuiry after Reccoa’s departure. Despite Fa’s inexperience often resulting in heavy damage, the Methuss’s design allowed for quick repairs and redeployment.

The Methuss survived the Gryps Conflict and continued service during the First Neo Zeon War. While defending the Argama during a Neo Zeon attack at Shangri-La colony, led by Mashymre Cello, the Methuss sustained severe damage. Fa subsequently left the unit at Shangri-La to care for Kamille Bidan.

Design

The Methuss emerged from Project Methuss, a development path within Project Zeta focused on transformable mobile suits. Built using Gundarium alloy alloy armor, it featured five rocket thrusters generating 77,000 kg of total thrust, complemented by twelve vernier thrusters for precise maneuvers.

The mobile suit excelled in its mobile armor configuration, demonstrating superior speed and agility. However, its mobile suit mode had limited combat effectiveness due to structural vulnerabilities, particularly in the exposed cylinder frame connecting the pelvis to the upper body.

The cockpit utilized a standard panoramic monitor system with a linear seat, housed in the torso.

Armaments

The Methuss’s standard weapons were beam guns for ranged attacks and beam sabers for melee combat.

Beam guns

Two beam guns rated at 2.0 megawatts were mounted on the forearms, drawing power directly from the Methuss’s Minovsky reactor. The beam guns could pivot forward when in use.

Beam sabers

The Methuss carried six beam sabers rated at 0.5 megawatts, with three stored in each leg. These beam sabers used an I-field to contain Minovsky particles in a blade shape, capable of cutting through most materials. The sabers recharged through E-caps when stored in their racks.

Known pilots

  • Fa Yuiry
  • Reccoa Londe
  • Katz Kobayashi
  • Torres

Variants

Behind the scenes

Bishal Design created the original mechanical design, with Studio Kemu performing design cleanup.

Appearances

Anime

Manga

  • Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon
  • Gundam MS Graphica

Games

  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs Gundam
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs Gundam Next
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme vs
  • Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme vs Full Boost
  • Gundam Versus