MSA-005X-1 Methuss X-1
Prototype transformable mobile suit developed by Anaheim Electronics for AEUG.
The MSA-005X-1 Methuss X-1 was a prototype transformable mobile suit developed by Anaheim Electronics for the Anti-Earth Union Group (AEUG).
The “MS” in the type code stood for mobile suit and “A” meant it was an Anaheim design. The “005” code number meant it was the fifth design. The “X” variant code indicated it as an experimental design, and the block number “1” designated it as the first unit of the line.
History
Anaheim Electronics embarked on Project Zeta to develop next generation mobile suits for AEUG. The Methuss X-1 was one of the early prototype units to emerge from Project Methuss. The Methuss X-1 and its successor MSA-005X-2 Methuss X-2 eventually led to the development of the MSA-005 Methuss, the first mobile suit from Project Methuss that could be fielded in actual combat.
Several members of the design team were previously from the Hervic Company team that designed the FF-X7 Core Fighter during the One Year War. In UC 0087, the team conducted trials at the California base to test the transformation capabilities of the Methuss X-1 in various combat situations. It was unable to withstand the stress of transforming at subsonic speed and disintegrated.
Design
Project Methuss was one of the development paths under Anaheim Electronics’ Project Zeta commissioned by AEUG. Project Methuss aimed to develop transformable mobile suits, with the Methuss X-1 being the first prototype.
The design team aimed for air superiority in a 1G environment, modeling the Methuss X-1’s mobile armor mode after an air combat fighter to surpass the performance of the Earth Federation’s NRX-044 Asshimar.
The Methuss X-1 featured stealth properties that made it harder to detect by radar. Its tail stabilizers proved successful and were subsequently adopted by the Zeta Plus series and other transformable mobile suits. Its clipped wing design allowed stable high-speed flight.
The mobile suit was constructed with Gundarium alloy alloy, a reproduction of the Luna Titanium alloy alloy used by the RX-78-2 Gundam that Zeon developed on Axis.
Rocket thrusters with a combined output of 98,000 kg provided main propulsion, while twelve sets of vernier thrusters and apogee motors enabled fine adjustments. The Methuss X-1 had a standard panoramic cockpit with linear seat in its torso.
Armaments
The Methuss X-1 carried no weaponry as it was a prototype built solely for testing transformation functions.
Behind the scenes
Oku Masanobu was the original mechanical designer.
Variants
Appearances
- Anaheim Laboratory Log
External links
- MSA-005X-1 Methuss X-1 on the Gundam Wiki
- MSA-005X-1 Methuss X-1 on MAHQ