Model number: RGM-122 Code name: Javelin Unit type: mass production general purpose mobile suit Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Operator: Earth Federation Forces First deployment: UC 0122 Accommodation: pilot only, in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in torso Dimensions: head height 14.5 meters Weight: empty 8.1 metric tons; max gross 16.5 metric tons Armor materials: Gundarium alloy ceramic composite Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 3,980 kW Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 69,260 kg total (2 x 23,830 kg, 21,600 kg); vernier thrusters/apogee motors: 18 Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown Fixed armaments: 2 x vulcan gun, mounted in head; beam shield, mounted on left forearm; 2 x shot lancer, mounted on backpack, hand-operated in use; 2 x beam saber, recharge rack/storage location unknown, hand-carried in use Optional hand armaments: beam rifle, powered by rechargeable energy cap
Technical and Historical Notes
Introduced shortly after the RGM-119 Jamesgun, the RGM-122 Javelin soon became one of the Earth Federation Forces' primary mainstay mobile suits. Considered a brother to the Jamesgun, the Javelin Prototype initially shared many body parts and internal systems with that model. In addition to the usual vulcan guns, beam sabers, beam shield, and beam rifle, the Javelin also carried two shot lancers - a highly effective close-combat weapon introduced by the Crossbone Vanguard. The Javelin was also highly adaptable, as its shot lancers could be removed and replaced with other weapons or equipment to fill a variety of mission roles. A variant unit, the RGM-122C Javelin Cannon, replaced the shot lancers with a pair of beam cannons. Another variant, the Mega Spear Loading Type, featured special mega spears for anti-ship combat. The Javelin proved to be a popular mobile suit, and it continued to serve the EFF for several decades. However, it later proved highly ineffective against the invading Zanscare Empire forces in UC 0153, thus illustrating another symptom of the Earth Federation's continued slip into stagnation.
