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MSM-08
Zogok
Model number: MSM-08 Code name: Zogok Unit type: prototype amphibious mobile suit Manufacturer: MIP Company Operator(s): Principality of Zeon; civilians First deployment: UC 0079 Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso Dimensions: overall height 18.8 meters; head height 18.2 meters Weight: empty 77.4 metric tons; max gross 107.3 metric tons Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1688 kW Propulsion: hydrojet thrusters: 97400 kg total Performance: maximum thruster acceleration 0.91 G; maximum water speed 47 knots Fixed armaments: 10 x wire cutter blade, mounted on head
In preparation for its planned assault on the Earth Federation Forces' underground South American Jaburo military headquarters during the One Year War, the Zeon military forces stationed at California Base developed a series of specialized mobile suits to aid in the assault. One of these units was the MSM-08 Zogok, an amphibious unit designed for close combat fighting. A derivative of the MSM-07 Z'Gok, the Zogok had only melee weapons consisting of 10 wire cutters mounted in the head and extendable telescopic arms with razor-edged fingers, giving the Zogok a "sharp" punch. However, the Zogoks built at California Base were never deployed, as Zeon's Commander Char Aznable discovered the secret spacedock entrance to Jaburo long before the scheduled assault, and launched a hasty attack with what limited resources he could receive from California Base in time.
Appearances:
MSV
(Mobile Suit Variations);
Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ |
