RGZ-95C ReZEL Type C (Defenser b-Unit) (GR) – MechaBay

The RGZ-95C ReZEL Type C (Defenser b-Unit) (GR) was a General Revil variant equipped with the Defenser b-Unit backpack system. Used by the General Revil battleship, it was the RGZ-95C ReZEL Type C (GR) equipped with the Defenser b-Unit backpack.

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. The “(GR)” designation indicated its assignment to the General Revil, whilst the “Defenser b-Unit” referred to the beam weapon-focused assault backpack.

History

Developed specifically for the ReZEL, the Defenser backpack is a space-use assault backpack for conducting rapid, first strike attack on the frontline or enemy’s stronghold, and there are two versions of the Defenser backpack: the a-Unit focusing on missile armaments and the b-Unit focusing on beam weaponry.

A small number of ReZEL Type-C (Defenser b-Unit) (GR) units were deployed by the General Revil during its ambush on the SCVA-76 Nahel Argama and Garencieres in UC 0096. They acted as makeshift turrets for the General Revil during its attack on the two vessels, and later during its defensive manoeuvres against the MSN-06S Sinanju.

The Defenser b-Unit configuration proved particularly effective in long-range support roles, where the dual mega beam launchers could provide sustained heavy fire support for the General Revil’s assault operations.

Design

The Defenser b-Unit was designed as a beam weapon-focused equipment package that transformed the ReZEL Type C (GR) into a long-range fire support specialist. The b-Unit provided extra thrust to compensate for the added weight, with total thrust output increased to 91,600 kg.

The most distinctive feature of the b-Unit was its dual mega beam launchers and mega particle cannons. This configuration gave the mobile suit exceptional long-range firepower, making it ideal for providing fire support or acting as a mobile artillery platform. The layout of the pair of mega particle cannons was influenced by the ORX-005 Gaplant and the RAS-96 Anksha.

Like the a-Unit, the b-Unit increased the mobile suit’s power output to 2,320 kW to support the additional beam weaponry and equipment systems.

Armaments

The Defenser b-Unit configuration focused on providing overwhelming beam weapon firepower for long-range engagements.

60 mm vulcan guns

The standard head-mounted vulcan guns were retained for point defence duties.

Mega particle cannons

2 x mega particle cannon, mounted in wing binders. A mega particle cannon was mounted in the tip of each binder of the Defenser b-Unit backpack, they serve as the main weapon in waverider mode. The layout of the pair of mega particle cannons are influenced by the ORX-005 Gaplant and the RAS-96 Anksha.

Mega beam launchers

2 x mega beam launcher, mounted on backpack. Mounted on the Defenser b-Unit backpack, it is the same high output beam weapon as used by the standard ReZEL and ReZEL Commander Type. 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.

As the Defenser b-Unit backpack has two of these launchers, it allows the equipped suit to fire them at their maximum power continuously, something that the standard ReZEL or ReZEL Commander Type cannot as they are typically armed only with one mega beam launcher.

Beam sabers

The mobile suit retained its standard complement of two beam sabers for close combat situations.

Grenade launcher

The standard grenade launcher was retained for close-range combat support.

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.

Behind the scenes

Original mechanical designer: Katoki Hajime. The Defenser b-Unit (GR) configuration was designed by Hajime Katoki for the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn series.

Appearances

External links

RGZ-95C ReZEL Type-C (Defenser b-Unit) (GR) on the Gundam Wiki