MWF-JG71 Raysta

Model number: MWF-JG71
Code name: Raysta
Unit type: civilian use mobile suit
Manufacturer: Junk Guild
Operator(s): Junk Guild; civilians; DSSD (Deep Space Survey and Development Organization)
First deployment: C.E. 71
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
Armor materials: unknown
Powerplant: ultracompact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Propulsion: unknown
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown; optional space mobility unit
Fixed armaments: none
Optional hand armaments: beam rifle; bazooka

Although most mobile suits were used in combat, some were designated for civilian use. In C.E. 71, former Astray project technician Yoon Sefan designed a civilian use mobile suit, the MWF-JG71 Raysta (its name being an anagram of Astray). In addition to the standard Raysta, Yoon also designed a custom Raysta for herself. At first, the Raysta was exclusively manufactured by the Junk Guild for their use, but it was later rented out to civilians. However, the rental came with the condition that the Raysta unit not be outfitted with weapons or used in combat. Soon after the Bloody Valentine War, photojournalist Jess Rabble rented a Raysta to investigate GENESIS Alpha, recently captured by the Junk Guild. In C.E. 73, the Junk Guild equipped its Raystas with beam rifles and bazookas to defend GENESIS Alpha from an Earth Alliance attack.

Pilot: Jess Rabble
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY ASTRAY

Gundam head

Leg

Rear view (Standard version)

Rear view (Gundam head version)

Rear view (Space version)

Torso