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ZGMF-1000 ZAKU Warrior
Model number: ZGMF-1000 Code name: ZAKU Warrior Unit type: mass production general purpose mobile suit Manufacturer: Integrated Design Bureau Operator: ZAFT (Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty) First deployment: unknown Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso Dimensions: overall height 17.19 meters Weight: max gross weight 73.09 metric tons Armor materials: unknown Powerplant: ultracompact energy battery, power output rating unknown Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown; hardpoints for mounting Wizard packs Fixed armaments: MA-M8 beam tomahawk, stored inside shield, hand-carried in use; 4 x hand grenade (ZR30F fragmentation grenade, ZR20E high explosive grenade, ZR271 thermite incendiary grenade, ZR11Q flash grenade, ZR13Q smoke grenade), stored on hip armor; shoulder shield, connected to left arm Optional fixed armaments: see ZGMF-1000/A1 Gunner ZAKU Warrior, ZGMF-1000/M Blaze ZAKU Warrior, ZGMF-1000/K Slash ZAKU Warrior; ZGMF-1000/AAL Noctiluca ZAKU Warrior; ZGM-1000/R4 Command ZAKU CCI Optional hand armaments: MMI-M633 beam assault rifle, power rating unknown; bazooka; M68 "Cattus" 500mm recoilless rifle
Following the first war between the Earth Alliance and ZAFT, the Junius Treaty places restrictions on the mobile suit forces of both sides. With a new focus placed on quality over quantity, ZAFT develops a "New Millennium" series of mobile suits such as the ZGMF-1000 ZAKU (ZAFT Armed Keeper of Unity) Warrior. Based on the more powerful ZGMF-X999A ZAKU Mass Production Trial Type, the ZAKU Warrior is in essence an update of the original ZGMF-1017 GINN with a host of new features. The ZAKU Warrior's base armaments include a beam assault rifle, four multi-purpose grenades stored on the hips and a beam tomahawk stored in a spiked shield mounted on the left arm. The ZAKU Warrior can also be further equipped for various mission roles through the use of specialized Wizard packs. These Wizard packs can include additional armaments such as beam cannons or missile launchers. Some Wizard packs also feature extra thrusters for increased speed and mobility, as well as specialized equipment for combat in certain environments. Although the ZAKU Warrior's standard production color is green, many pilots customize their units with personal color schemes. By October C.E. 73, the ZAKU Warrior has begun to replace the ZGMF-601R GuAIZ R and the aging GINN as ZAFT's main mass produced general purpose mobile suit.
Pilot(s): Lunamaria Hawke, Athrun Zala (aka Alex Dino)
"Live Concert Version" shield MA-M8 beam tomahawk MMI-M633 beam assault rifle M68 "Cattus" 500mm recoilless rifle |
