TS-MA2mod.00 Moebius Zero
Advanced Earth Alliance mobile armour with remote-controlled Gunbarrel weapons.
The TS-MA2mod.00 Moebius Zero was an advanced Earth Alliance mobile armour developed during the First Alliance-PLANT War in Cosmic Era 71. The Moebius Zero was distinguished by its four remote-controlled “Gunbarrel” weapons, which allowed it to engage multiple enemies simultaneously. The mobile armour was primarily piloted by Mu La Flaga, who earned the nickname “Hawk of Endymion” for his exceptional combat performance with the unit.
Model Code Explanation: The “TS-MA2” designation indicated a Tactical Space Mobile Armour, whilst “mod.00” denoted a modified variant. The “Moebius Zero” name reflected the unit’s status as an advanced modification of the standard Moebius mobile armour.
History
The Moebius Zero was developed as an advanced variant of the Earth Alliance’s standard Moebius mobile armour, designed to provide superior combat capabilities through its unique remote weapon system. The unit was intended for elite pilots who could effectively utilise its complex weapon systems, making it a limited-production unit rather than a mass-production mobile armour.
The Moebius Zero was assigned to Mu La Flaga, an exceptional Natural pilot who served as captain of the Archangel. Mu’s ability to effectively control the unit’s four Gunbarrel weapons simultaneously demonstrated his exceptional piloting skills, allowing him to compete with Coordinator pilots despite being a Natural.
The mobile armour saw extensive combat during the First Alliance-PLANT War, particularly during the Archangel’s escape from Heliopolis and subsequent battles. Mu’s use of the Moebius Zero proved essential to the Archangel’s survival, as the unit’s multi-directional attack capabilities allowed him to engage multiple ZAFT mobile suits simultaneously.
Design
The Moebius Zero’s design emphasised versatility and firepower through its unique Gunbarrel remote weapon system. The mobile armour featured a streamlined design optimised for space combat, with four Gunbarrel units that could detach and operate independently of the main unit.
The mobile armour’s battery power plant limited its operational time compared to nuclear-powered mobile suits, but its advanced weapon systems and Mu’s exceptional piloting abilities compensated for this limitation. The unit’s design reflected the Earth Alliance’s focus on technological innovation to compete with ZAFT’s Coordinator pilots.
Gunbarrel System
The Moebius Zero’s most distinctive feature was its four Gunbarrel remote-controlled weapons, which could operate independently of the main unit. Each Gunbarrel was equipped with beam weapons and could be controlled remotely by the pilot, allowing for multi-directional attacks that were difficult to defend against.
The Gunbarrel system required exceptional piloting skills to operate effectively, as the pilot needed to control both the main unit and four independent weapons simultaneously. Mu La Flaga’s ability to utilise this system demonstrated his exceptional spatial awareness and multi-tasking abilities, making him one of the most effective pilots in the Earth Alliance despite being a Natural.
The Gunbarrel system’s effectiveness made the Moebius Zero a formidable opponent, allowing it to engage multiple enemies simultaneously or focus fire on a single target from multiple directions. The system’s complexity and power requirements limited its deployment to elite pilots and advanced units.
Armaments
Gunbarrel Remote Weapons
The Moebius Zero was equipped with four Gunbarrel remote-controlled weapons, each equipped with beam cannons. The Gunbarrels could detach from the main unit and operate independently, allowing for multi-directional attacks and tactical flexibility.
Each Gunbarrel was controlled remotely by the pilot, requiring exceptional spatial awareness and multi-tasking abilities. The system’s effectiveness made the Moebius Zero capable of engaging multiple enemies simultaneously or focusing fire on a single target from multiple angles.
Beam Cannons
The Moebius Zero’s main body was equipped with two beam cannons for direct combat. These weapons provided the unit with additional firepower when the Gunbarrels were deployed or when engaging enemies at close range.
Known pilots
Mu La Flaga
Mu La Flaga was the Moebius Zero’s primary and most famous pilot. Mu’s exceptional piloting abilities allowed him to effectively control the unit’s four Gunbarrel weapons simultaneously, earning him the nickname “Hawk of Endymion” for his combat performance.
Mu’s use of the Moebius Zero demonstrated that Natural pilots could compete with Coordinator pilots when equipped with advanced technology and exceptional skills. His success with the unit made him one of the most respected pilots in the Earth Alliance and a key figure in the Archangel’s survival throughout the First Alliance-PLANT War.
Variants & related units
The Moebius Zero was a modified variant of the standard TS-MA2 Moebius mobile armour, which served as the Earth Alliance’s primary space combat mobile armour. The standard Moebius lacked the Gunbarrel system and was a mass-production unit, whilst the Moebius Zero was a limited-production advanced variant.
The Gunbarrel system used in the Moebius Zero would later influence the development of other remote weapon systems, including the DRAGOON system used by ZAFT mobile suits. The system’s effectiveness demonstrated the value of multi-directional attack capabilities in mobile suit combat.
Significance
The Moebius Zero represented the Earth Alliance’s efforts to compete with ZAFT’s Coordinator pilots through technological innovation. The unit’s Gunbarrel system provided Natural pilots with capabilities that could match or exceed those of Coordinator pilots, demonstrating that technology could level the playing field in mobile suit combat.
Mu La Flaga’s success with the Moebius Zero proved that exceptional Natural pilots could compete with Coordinators when equipped with advanced technology. The unit’s effectiveness and Mu’s combat performance made it a symbol of the possibility of cooperation and equality between Naturals and Coordinators.
See also
External links
- TS-MA2mod.00 Moebius Zero on the Gundam Wiki
- Moebius Zero on MAHQ
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