MSN-00100 Hyaku-Shiki
Prototype attack-use mobile suit developed by Anaheim Electronics.
The MSN-00100 Hyaku-Shiki was a prototype attack-use mobile suit developed by Anaheim Electronics for the Anti-Earth Union Group during the Gryps Conflict.
The “MSN” in the model code indicated it was a mobile suit designed by Doctor Nagano, the lead engineer for the development team. This was unrelated to the MSN series developed by Zeon. The “00100” reflected its name, which meant “Type 100” in Japanese. The name expressed hope for the next century of mobile suit development.
History
Anaheim Electronics developed the MSN-00100 Hyaku-Shiki as part of Project Zeta for the Anti-Earth Union Group (AEUG) during the Gryps Conflict. The project aimed to produce the transformable MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam. When the MSN-001 Delta Gundam proposal proved unsuitable for transformation, Anaheim engineers revised the design into the Hyaku-Shiki.
The AEUG assigned the Hyaku-Shiki to ace pilot Quattro Bajeena. The mobile suit’s distinctive gold paint scheme taunted the Titans by demonstrating AEUG’s ability to develop mobile suits under their surveillance. In February UC 0088, the Hyaku-Shiki sustained heavy damage in battle against Haman Karn’s AMX-004 Qubeley. Quattro disappeared after abandoning the nearly destroyed suit.
The AEUG fielded a second Hyaku-Shiki unit on their assault carrier Argama during the First Neo Zeon War. This unit had several operators among the ship’s young pilots, with Beecha Oleg piloting it most frequently.
Design
Anaheim Electronics developed the Hyaku-Shiki using data and design features from the RMS-099 Rick Dias, MSA-003 Nemo, and RX-178 Gundam Mk-II. The mobile suit incorporated the Gundam Mk-II’s movable frame design for improved mobility.
The Hyaku-Shiki featured experimental wing binders on its backpack that housed additional thrusters and enhanced Active Mass Balance Auto-Control (AMBAC). These binders proved successful and were later implemented in the Zeta Gundam.
Its distinctive gold paint coating made it prominent in battle. While intended to taunt the Titans, the coating provided only marginally better anti-beam protection compared to standard anti-beam coatings.
The mobile suit was constructed from Gundarium alloy, a reproduction of the Luna Titanium alloy used by the RX-78-2 Gundam. Four main rocket thrusters generating 18,600 kg each provided primary propulsion, while twelve vernier thrusters enabled fine control. This made it faster and more maneuverable than the Rick Dias. The Hyaku-Shiki could mount a ballute system for unassisted atmospheric entry.
The Hyaku-Shiki had a standard panoramic cockpit with linear seat in its torso. It used an Image Directive Encode (IDE) system with a visor sensor and dual sensors on the back, enhancing detection capabilities without increasing range.
Armaments
The Hyaku-Shiki’s standard weapons were beam sabers for melee combat and a beam rifle for ranged attacks. It could optionally equip a clay bazooka or mega bazooka launcher.
60 mm vulcan guns
A pair of fire-linked 60 mm gatling vulcan guns were mounted on either sides of the Hyaku-Shiki’s head. Each vulcan gun was loaded with 400 rounds of ammunition and fired at a rate of 1,600 rounds per minute. These were used primarily against light-armored targets and for missile defense.
Beam sabers
The Hyaku-Shiki carried two beam sabers rated at 0.4 megawatts for close combat. These were stored in recharge racks in the rear waist armor. The beam sabers used an I-field to contain Minovsky particles within the shape of a blade, enabling them to cut through almost any material. The sabers recharged from the mobile suit’s reactor when stored in their racks.
Beam rifle
The BR-M-87 beam rifle served as the Hyaku-Shiki’s primary weapon, with a power rating of 2.8 megawatts. It drew power from replaceable energy capacitors (E-caps). The rifle included a retractable hook for storage on the backpack when not in use.
Clay bazooka
The AE/ZIM.C-BAZ-531 300 mm clay bazooka could be equipped for additional firepower. Originally designed to fire adhesive rounds for immobilizing enemies, it could also use conventional explosive or pellet shot ammunition. The weapon carried eight rounds total—one in the chamber and seven in a reloadable magazine.
Mega bazooka launcher
The FHA-03M1 mega bazooka launcher was a powerful mega particle cannon exceeding battleship weaponry in firepower. It contained its own thermonuclear reactor but required significant charging time between shots. Multiple mobile suits could connect to reduce the charging interval. The launcher included verniers to compensate for its bulk during use.
Known pilots
Behind the scenes
Nagano Mamoru created the original mechanical design, with Fujita Kazumi refining the final version. The design originally competed to be the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam but director Tomino Yoshiyuki rejected it as unsuitable for transformation, though he liked the design enough to include it in the series.
Variants
- MSR-00100 Hyaku Shiki Kai
- MSR-00100S Hyaku Shiki Kai Mass Production Type
External links
- MSN-00100 Hyaku Shiki on the Gundam Wiki
- MSN-00100 Hyaku Shiki on MAHQ