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MSM-10 Zock

Prototype amphibious mobile suit developed by the Principality of Zeon.
Jenxi Seow Published 11 Apr 2014 Updated 7 Feb 2025
MSM-10 Zock

The MSM-10 Zock was a prototype amphibious mobile suit developed by the Principality of Zeon during the One Year War.

The “MS” in the type code indicated that it was a mobile suit, while the “M” designated it as a marine model. The “10” model number denoted that it was the tenth design in this line.

History

The Principality of Zeon produced the MSM-10 Zock at its California Base during the final months of the One Year War. Only three units were manufactured, with one assigned to Char Aznable’s forces for the assault on the Earth Federation Forces’ underground headquarters at Jaburo on 30 November UC 0079.

During the Jaburo operation, the Zock was piloted by Boraskyniv. It engaged in combat with the RX-78-2 Gundam of the Federation’s 13th Autonomous Corps and was ultimately destroyed.

Design

Though classified as a mobile suit, the Zock’s design bore closer resemblance to a mobile armor. Its symmetrical construction meant it had no distinct front or back, allowing it to engage targets from multiple directions.

The mobile suit relied on hydrojet thrusters concealed beneath its armor flaps for movement, as its legs were largely ornamental. Its 360-degree mono-eye camera system provided comprehensive battlefield awareness.

The Zock housed an exceptionally large Minovsky reactor for a mobile suit of its era, producing 3,849 kW of power output. This substantial power generation enabled it to operate multiple mega particle cannons simultaneously.

Armaments

The Zock’s standard weapons were mega particle cannons for ranged combat and iron nails for melee engagement.

Phonon maser gun

A phonon maser gun was mounted at the top of the Zock’s body. This weapon proved particularly effective when engaging targets above the mobile suit while it was submerged.

Mega particle cannon

The Zock carried eight mega particle cannons mounted in its shoulders, with four facing forward and four facing backward. This arrangement provided 180-degree coverage on both sides, giving it firepower comparable to an entire mobile suit company.

Iron nail

For close combat, the Zock was equipped with two iron nails on each forearm. These claws could be used to grapple or strike enemy units.

Known pilots

  • Boraskyniv
  • Weaver

Behind the scenes

Okawara Kunio was the original mechanical designer.

A redesigned version of the Zock appeared in several video games, including Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo and Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles. This variant featured four legs instead of two and a more robust design that more closely resembled a mobile armor.

Appearances

  • Mobile Suit Gundam
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon DX
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs Gundam Next