SRf-06 Dahle

The SRf-06 Dahle was a general purpose mobile suit produced by the South Seas Alliance using salvaged parts from both Earth Federation Forces and Principality of Zeon mobile suits.

The “S” in the model code indicated that it was built by the South Seas Alliance. The “Rf” denoted it being a reconstructed frame. The “06” referred to its use of the MS-06 Zaku II frame.

History

Due to limited funding and resources, the South Seas Alliance assembled its mobile weapons by using salvaged and refitted mobile suits from both the Earth Federation and Principality of Zeon.

The Dahle was part of the Alliance’s defence forces that fended off a Zeon skirmish team in August UC 0080. It deployed both ground and water types against the Zeon’s MSM-04 Acguy team led by Daryl Lorenz, who was attempting to extract a Zeon spy from Alliance territory. The Alliance deployed both ground-type and water-type Dahles in this operation, demonstrating the unit’s versatility across different combat environments.

Design

The Dahle was created using salvaged parts from the RGM-79 GM and MS-06F Zaku II. Elements from both mobile suits were evident in its design.

The mobile suit had a standard cockpit in its torso. For water operations, it could be equipped with dedicated flotation equipment mounted on its frame. This system allowed it to operate effectively on water surfaces, though its performance was limited compared to purpose-built amphibious mobile suits.

The Dahle represented the Alliance’s pragmatic approach to mobile suit development, incorporating salvaged technology from both Federation and Zeon mobile suits. This hybrid design philosophy allowed the Alliance to field capable mobile suits despite their limited resources, though the units’ performance was generally inferior to purpose-built machines from the major powers.

Armaments

The Dahle used standard weapons designed for the Zaku II, including ranged weapons and a Heat Hawk for melee combat.

120 mm machine gun

The ZMP-50D 120 mm machine gun was developed specifically for the Zaku II line. It was drum-fed with 100 rounds per drum and did not require power to be fired, though this reduced its effectiveness against heavy armor. The stock could unfold during use and a grenade launcher could be fitted beneath its barrel.

Heat Hawk Type 5

The Heat Hawk Type 5 was a close combat weapon originally designed for the Zaku II. It was an axe-shaped weapon with a super-heated metal blade that could melt armor as it cut. The thermal energy was generated by the Dahle’s fusion reactor and relayed through its hands to the Heat Hawk.

The Heat Hawk was primarily used in close combat or against enemy ships. When not in use, it was stored on the rear armor.

Shield

The Dahle had a shield mounted on its left forearm. While the shield provided protection against conventional melee weapons and projectile weapons, it could not withstand beam weaponry.

280 mm bazooka

The H&L-SB25K/280 mm A-P Zaku bazooka was originally designed for the Zaku II. It could only load one round at a time through the front of the barrel. Due to this loading method and limited ammunition capacity, pilots had to be tactical in its use. A magazine of four rounds was stored on the side hip armor.

When not in use, the bazooka was stored on the rear waist armor.

Behind the scenes

The Dahle appeared as the RRf-06 Zanny in the Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt manga, where it was described as an Earth Federation development as part of its mobile suit program.

Appearances

Anime

• Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt

Manga

• Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt as RRf-06 Zanny

External links

• SRf-06 Dahle on the Gundam Wiki
• SRf-06 Dahle on MAHQ