RGZ-95C ReZEL Type C
Commander type transformable mobile suit developed by Anaheim Electronics.
The RGZ-95C ReZEL Type C was a commander type transformable mobile suit developed by Anaheim Electronics for the Earth Federation Forces. The ReZEL Commander Type, also known as ReZEL Type-C, is a high performance variant of the standard RGZ-95 ReZEL created for mobile suit commanders, veterans and ace pilots.
The “R” in the model code meant it was a Federation model and the “X” indicated that it was an experimental mobile suit. The “95” in the model code denoted that it was developed in UC 0095, while the “C” suffix indicated that it was a commander type variant.
History
The RGZ-95C ReZEL Type C was a variation of the standard RGZ-95 ReZEL. While the standard ReZEL places priority on usage with other mobile suit teams, the Type-C is meant for independent operation by ace pilots. The Commander Type was equipped with a different backpack than the standard model and had higher thrust due to the thrust limiter being removed. The suit’s frame was accordingly reinforced to handle this higher level of performance.
The Londo Bell received priority deployment of this unit, and the Type-Cs stationed onboard the SCVA-76 Nahel Argama are configured with the “Wing Unit” backpack and armed with the Mega Beam Launcher as a standard armament. The Wing Unit backpack has a pair of wing binders that not only grant better mobility in space, but also atmospheric re-entry, atmospheric flight capabilities, and improved thrust that allows the suit to function as a sub-flight unit under gravity.
In April UC 0096, a unit assigned to the Londo Bell ship Nahel Argama and piloted by Norm Basilicock was destroyed in a battle against Neo Zeon. One ReZEL Commander Type from the Nahel Argama was among several mobile suits destroyed by the Sleeves’ NZ-666 Kshatriya in the battle within the space colony Industrial 7. Later, another ReZEL Commander type, piloted by Norm Basilicock, was deployed by the Nahel Argama during the encounter with Full Frontal and his MSN-06S Sinanju and was subsequently destroyed.
Another unit, with the call sign ‘Romeo-11’, was seen defending the Nahel Argama during the final battle with the Sleeves. Despite being heavily damaged, it destroyed several enemy mobile suits including a AMX-107 Bawoo.
Design
The Type-C can be differentiated from the standard ReZEL by the green sensors on its head, chest and shoulders. As with the standard ReZEL, the Type-C can be equipped with a different backpack depending on the mission’s needs.
The Wing Unit backpack has a pair of wing binders that not only grant better mobility in space, but also atmospheric re-entry, atmospheric flight capabilities, and improved thrust that allows the suit to function as a sub-flight unit under gravity. Like the “Box Unit” backpack frequently used by the standard ReZEL, the Wing Unit backpack also has a pair of grips.
The mobile suit featured a standard cockpit in its torso with a panoramic monitor and linear seat system. The Commander Type was powered by a Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor rated at 2,220 kW, with rocket thrusters providing 85,400 kg of total thrust—an increase over the standard ReZEL’s 81,500 kg.
Armaments
The Commander Type’s armaments were nearly identical to the standard ReZEL, although it carried a powerful mega beam launcher in place of the beam rifle.
60 mm vulcan guns
A standard armament mounted on most Federation mobile suits. The pair of head mounted shell firing weapons have a high rate of fire, but little power. They are mainly used to restrain enemy units, intercept missiles and the like.
Grenade launchers
A grenade launcher with two rounds can be mounted in each forearm. It is comparable to the ones used by the RGZ-91 Re-GZ and has proven effective in close combat.
Beam sabers
The ReZEL Type C carried two beam sabers for close combat. These were stored in recharge racks in the left forearm when not in use. The beam sabers used an I-field to contain Minovsky particles within the shape of a blade.
Mega beam launcher
An optional high output beam weapon specifically designed for the ReZEL. It can be used for long range support, and is mounted on the backpack when equipped. Besides receiving energy supply from the suit’s generator, the launcher itself also has a sub-generator for supplementary purposes, and this allows for stable number of shots and output.
The main armament of this machine, it has a shape close to that of the beam rifle used by the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam. The ReZEL’s beam rifle is powered by a replaceable E-pack, if the E-pack runs out of energy it can be replaced with a fresh one stored under the ReZEL’s shield. Besides the standard shooting mode, the ReZEL’s beam rifle also has a long duration, high output shooting mode that is known among the federation’s pilot as the ‘Guillotine burst’. Lastly, the beam rifle’s muzzle can generate a beam blade, allowing the rifle to function as a long beam saber.
Shield
A multipurpose defensive equipment developed specifically for the ReZEL. A beam cannon that fires in a 3-round burst is mounted at the front, and serves as the main weapon in waverider mode. The blade at the back of the shield can be used as a ramming weapon in close combat.
Known pilots
- Norm Basilicock
- Faona Brigan
Variants
Color variations
Equipment configurations
Behind the scenes
Original mechanical designer: Katoki Hajime. The ReZEL Type C was designed by Hajime Katoki for the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn series. Note: Based on the RGZ-95C ReZEL Type C from the Gundam Unicorn novels
Appearances
See also
External links
- RGZ-95C ReZEL Commander Type on the Gundam Wiki
- RGZ-95C ReZEL Type C (anime) on MAHQ