JMA-0530 Walking Dome "WaDom"


General and Technical Data

Model number: JMA-0530
Code name:
WaDom ('Walking Dome')
Unit type:
mass production ground assault mobile suit
Manufacturer: Moonrace (Dianna Counter forces)
Operator: Moonrace (Dianna Counter forces)
First deployment: unknown
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: overall height 40 meters
Weight: unknown
Armor materials: unknown
Powerplant: ultracompact fusion reactor, power output rating unknown
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown
Optional equipment: external generator booster, mounted on head
Fixed armaments: beam cannon, fire-linked, mounted on head; 6 x missile, mounted on head; 4 x 24-tube missile launcher, mounted on head; 2 x anti-air vulcan gun, mounted on head

Technical and Historical Notes

The JMA-0530 Walking Dome "WaDom" was one of the many suits that the Dianna Counter forces used in their mission to return to the Earth. The WaDom's main armament consisted of a powerful beam cannon, which could fire in short bursts (longer if an external generator booster was attached). The beam cannon was powerful enough to destroy an entire city or even an Aspite ship in one hit. The WaDom was also equipped with missiles and anti air vulcans. Due to the WaDom's massive height of 40 meters it was also very effective in kicking and punching for close range assaults. In case of explosive damage to the main body, part of it could be detached for safety. The armor was even strong enough to be able to stand up to the Militia's airborne force without any damage at all. However, due to their size, WaDoms were rather ineffective against close combat mobile suits. The WaDom was the backbone of the Dianna Counter army, but it was also used by the Moonrace forces stationed on the space station Zacktraeger. One of the first units to be used on the Earth was piloted by Poe Aijee, and her attacks on Inglessa would lead to the awakening of the ancient SYSTEM ∀-99 (WD-M01) ∀ Gundam.

Miscellaneous Information

Pilot(s): Poe Aijee, Phil Ackman
Appearances: ∀ Gundam/Earth Light/Moonlight Butterfly; ∀ Gundam (manga)
Mechanical designers: Syd Mead (principal design), Atsushi Shigeta (cleanup)



Lineart

Beam cannon
Cockpit
Cockpit hatch
External generator booster
Missile launchers and anti-air vulcans