MSN-03-2 Psycho Doga

The MSN-03-2 Psycho Doga was a Newtype-use mobile suit built from the AMS-119 Geara Doga base and fitted with a psycho-frame cockpit to amplify the pilot’s Newtype ability. The mobile suit appeared in the manga adaptation of Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack - Beltorchika’s Children.

The “MSN” in the model code indicated it was a Newtype-use mobile suit, the “03” denoted that it was the third design in the line, and the “2” suffix distinguished it from other variants. It should be noted that the same model number MSN-03-2 was also used for the Great Zeong, though this unit from the SD Gundam G Generation games is considered less canonical.

History

Built using the AMS-119 Geara Doga as a base, the Psycho Doga was created for use by Newtype pilots during Char’s Rebellion in UC 0093. To fulfil its role, the unit was fitted with a psycho-frame cockpit in order to amplify the pilot’s Newtype ability.

At least two units of Psycho Doga existed. The first unit, piloted by Grave Guss, was shot down during the battle at Fifth Luna by Amuro Ray’s RGZ-91 Re-GZ and Grave was forced to abandon it. Its psycho-frame was then used to enhance the RX-93-ν2 Hi-ν Gundam. The second unit was destroyed in battle against Beltorchika Irma’s Re-GZ.

Design

The MSN-03-2 Psycho Doga retained the basic frame structure of the AMS-119 Geara Doga whilst incorporating advanced Newtype-use technologies. The most significant modification was the installation of a psycho-frame cockpit composed of microscopic psycommu receptors that allowed a Newtype pilot to control the suit as if it were their own body and to have better command over remote weaponry.

The mobile suit featured the characteristic monoeye sensor and angular design elements typical of Zeon mobile suits. Its armor was upgraded from the standard Geara Doga’s titanium alloy ceramic composite to Gundarium alloy for improved protection.

The psycho-frame technology integrated throughout the cockpit enhanced the pilot’s ability to interface with the mobile suit’s systems and remote weapons. This allowed for more intuitive control and faster reaction times in combat situations.

Armaments

Beam assault rifle

The Psycho Doga’s primary ranged weapon was a beam assault rifle similar to those used by other advanced Neo Zeon mobile suits. The rifle could fire in both semi-automatic and fully automatic modes, providing versatility in combat situations.

The weapon drew its power from rechargeable energy capacitors (E-caps) and featured an integrated targeting system that interfaced with the mobile suit’s sensors for improved accuracy.

Beam sword/axe

For close combat, the Psycho Doga carried a beam sword that could also function as an axe. This versatile melee weapon used an I-field to contain Minovsky particles within the shape of a blade, allowing it to cut through most materials.

The weapon was typically stored on the mobile suit’s rear skirt armor when not in use and could be quickly drawn for combat.

Shield

The Psycho Doga mounted a shield on its left forearm for defensive purposes. The shield incorporated additional offensive capabilities, including a grenade launcher and missile launcher systems.

Funnels

The mobile suit was equipped with six funnel remote weapons controlled via the psycho-frame enhanced psycommu system. These wireless remote weapons could conduct all-range attacks from considerable distances without interference from Minovsky particles.

Each funnel mounted a beam gun capable of destroying enemy mobile suits and could operate independently of the main unit. The psycho-frame cockpit allowed for more precise control of these weapons compared to standard psycommu systems.

Known pilots

Grave Guss

Behind the scenes

The original design for the Psycho Doga first appeared in an illustration by Izubuchi Yutaka in the June 1988 issue of Newtype magazine. This was the only official illustration of the Psycho Doga until the 2014 manga adaptation of Beltorchika’s Children, in which Takayuki Yanase created a full design for the mobile suit.

The MSN-03-2 Great Zeong shares the MSN-03-2 model code designation, though it is from the SD Gundam G Generation games is thus considered less canonical than the Psycho Doga from the Beltorchika’s Children manga.

This mobile suit should not be confused with the NZ-222 Psycho Doga mobile armor from CCA - MSV (Char’s Counterattack MSV) that shares the same code name. The MSN-03-2 Psycho Doga is considered more canonical as it appears in a manga, while the NZ-222 Psycho Doga appears in a variation design pictorial.

Gunpla

Bandai released the HGUC 1/144 MSN-03-2 Psycho Doga as a Gundam Side-F exclusive in 2023.

Appearances

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack - Beltorchika’s Children (manga)

External links

MSN-03-2 Psycho Doga on MAHQ
MSN-03-2 Psycho Doga on the Gundam Wiki