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Palladium RPG Stats by Kelly Green.
Version 1.1 Created 1-10-02
Updated X-XX-02
General and Technical Data
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Model number: RGM-79[G]
Code name: GM Ground Type
Unit type: mass production ground combat mobile suit
Manufacturer: Earth Federal Forces
Operator: Earth Federal Forces
Rollout: UC 0079
First deployment: UC 0079
Accomodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: head height 18.0 meters
Weight: empty 53.8 metric tons; max gross 66.0 metric tons
Construction: lunar titanium alloy on semi-monocoque frame
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated
at 1150 kW
Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 49000 kg total
Performance: maximum thruster acceleration 0.74 G
Equipment and design features: sensors, range 6000 meters
Fixed armaments: 2 x beam saber, stored in recharge racks in legs,
hand-carried in use
Optional fixed armaments: 1 x shield, mounted on either forearm
Optional hand armaments: 90 mm machinegun, 100 mm machinegun, clip-fed,
2 spare clips stored on hip armor; bazooka gun, clip-fed, 7 rounds per clip;
6-tube missile launcher; beam rifle, powered by rechargable energy cap
Technical and Historical Notes
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During the stalemate
period of the One Year War, the Earth Federal Forces were playing a fast
game of catch-up on the introduction of mobile suits into warfare by the
Principality of Zeon. One of their earlier prototypes was the groundpounding
RX-79[G] Gundam, based loosely on the original "Project V" prototype RX-78-2
Gundam operating elsewhere during the war. From the RX-79[G] came another
experimental unit, intended for mass-production. Called the RGM-79[G] GM
Ground Type, it used 80% of the same parts as its RX-79[G] predecessor, as
well as its extremely durable lunar titanium alloy armor, and its ability
to use beam rifles, but was more powerful yet cheaper to produce.
Only 42 of these units were produced at the Federation's Jaburo military
headquarters factory, and they were immediately put into combat for field
testing. Twelve units were assigned to the Kojima Batallion stationed in
Southeast Asia, with the rest participating in the Federation's "Operation
Odessa" offensive in Eastern Europe. However, the GM Ground Type project
was soon abandoned in favor of the later standard-model RGM-79 GM, which
was even cheaper to build and could serve as a "multi-role" unit in both
space and terrestrial environments.
Miscellaneous Information
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Pilot: Sally, Rob, Mike
Appearances: Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
Original mechanical designer: Kunio Okawara
M.D.C. by Location:
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| [1][2]Head [3]Main Body Reinforced Pilot Compartment Arms(2) [1]Hands(2) Legs(2) Thruster Backpack Shield |
100 250 150 100 ea 50 ea 175 ea 125 100 |
[1]The Head and Hands are small targets , and are difficult to hit. Therefore, even with a called shot, they are -3 to hit.
[2]Destroying the Head will disrupt the GM's ability to receive radio signals and has a 50% chance of destroying the radar and laser tracking systems. This will eliminate the bonuses for Strike and Dodge.
[3]Depleting the MDC of the Main Body will disable the GM.
Speed
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Running: 70 mph
Leaping: 30 feet high or 70 feet lengthwise. Thruster assisted leaps
of 60 feet high or 140 feet lengthwise. (Note: Leaps in space are increased
by a factor of 10.)
Flying:
In Atmosphere: not possible
Space: Mach 1.5(1000 mph)
Dimensional Data
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Main Body:
Height: 18.0m
Width:
Length:
Weight: 48.2 metric tonnes
Weapon Systems
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Beam Saber:
(2)basically a really large energy sword.
90 mm
Machinegun
| Restrained Punch Punch Power Punch(uses 2 attacks) Crush, Pry or Tear Kick Leap Kick Body Flip / Throw Body Block / Tackle / Ram Flying Ram Stomp |
1D4 1D6 2D6 1D4 1D6 2D6 1D4 1D6 2D6 1D6 |
See Also: Mobile Suit Combat Basic / Mobile Suit Combat Elite
100 mm Machine
Gun: this gun is almost identicle to smaller man-sized units.
Bazooka: the
Mecha Bazooka is a larger version of the man sized weapon, that essentially
fires a rocket propelled explosive shell. They have minimal guidance,
and are shorter range than missiles of the same size.
6 Tube Short
Range Missile Launcher:
Beam Rifle:
developed later in the conflict, these weapons became available towards the
end of the war, and were common on special assignments.