RX-78GP01-Fb Full-Vernian Gundam "Zephyranthes"

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RX-78GP01-Fb Full-Vernian Gundam "Zephyranthes"

RPG Stats by: Alex Hansen
Statistics Info Provided by: The Mecha Domain

Background

"Good job, Uraki. I'll buy you a beer when we get back." - South Burning
"It was the Full Vernian, sir. My skill had nothing to do with it." - Kou Uraki

Although the RX-78GP01 Gundam "Zephyranthes" mobile suit was intended to be upgraded for use in space, the uprising of Zeon remnants in Year 0083 of the Univeral Century Era moved this project up considerably. The GP01, nor being properly calibrated for space combat, had been critically damaged by Zeon forces when its pilot, Kou Uraki, had carelessly taken the mobile suit out into battle. The damaged GP01 was immediately taken to Anaheim Electronics' Von Braun City factory on the moon to be repaired and reconfigured for zero-gee use. Soon, the rebuilt and improved RX-78GP01-Fb Gundam Full Vernian "Zephyranthes" was rolled out and went through a rapid battery of test trials before being redeployed aboard the Federation assault carrier Albion in pursuit of the stolen Gundam GP02A. The Full Vernian GP01 was a tremendous improvement over its original form, almost doubled in acceleration and with a marked increase in maneuverability. It also featured an improved space-use version of its Core Fighter II, incorporating the mobile suit's large thruster- and vernier-laden backpack into its design.

Vehicle Model: RX-78GP01-Fb Full-Vernian Gundam "Zephyranthes"
Class: Prototype General Purpose Multi-Class Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics
Crew: One pilot

M.D.C. by Location:

Head --- 150
60 mm Vulcan Cannons (2, Head)--- 30 each
Arms (2)--- 160 each
Hands (2)--- 75 each
Legs (2)--- 210 each
*Upper Torso --- 410
*Lower Torso --- 310
**Large Thrusters (2; behind shoulders)--- 200 each
***FF-XII-Fb Full-Vernian Core Fighter II --- 250
Beam Rifle --- 150
0.38 Megawatt Beam Sabre (2; stored in backpack)--- 50 each
Shield --- 200

*Destruction of the upper torso will render the arms, head, and backpack inoperative. Destruction of the lower torso will render the legs inoperative. Any additional damage done to the upper torso after it has been destroyed will go to the Pilot's Compartment.
**Destroying one of the thrusters in atmosphere will ground Unit 1. While destroying one in space will reduce thrust output by half.
***If the Core Fighter is destroyed, then the Gundam MS will also be rendered inoperable. (See Core Block System below)

SPEED:
Running: 125 km/h on a flat surface
Non-thruster Leap: 100ft up or across.
Thruster Leap: 1400ft up or across
Thruster Output: 45000kg x 4 (backpack), 13500kg x 4 (feet)
Acceleration: 3.16 G
STATISTICAL DATA:
Height: 19.5 meters
Width:
Weight: 43.2 tons (standard), 74.0 tons (fully loaded)
Sensor Radius: 6000ft
Physical Strength: Equal to a P.S. of 50
Cargo: The small size of the cockpit provides limited room for personal belongings.
Power Plant: Fusion Reactor w/ Minovski Shielding capable of generating 2045kW of power.
Range: The generator can supply power for approximately 10 years before requiring replacement.
 

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

All weapon systems are identical to the RX-78GP01 Gundam "Zephyranthes".

OPTIONAL HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT: Punch does 3D6 M.D., Body Block does 3D6 M.D., Kick does 4D6 M.D., Leap Kick does 5D6 M.D., Stomp does 3D6 M.D., but is limited to targets no more than 16 feet tall. Body flip does 2D6 M.D. Pilots who have experience with giant robots get full bonuses from Robot Basic combat training.

SYSTEMS NOTE: The Full-Vernian is a mobile suit fully equipped for maximum performance in space. Bonuses in space, +1 to strike & parry, +3 to dodge. One extra attacks per melee in space. Unfortunatly all the verniers placed on the Full-Vernian Gundam are practically useless for maneuverability in atmospheric conditions, so the Full-Verinian not only gets no bonuses, but it has a -2 to dodge & parry. (NOTE: These bonuses aren't cumulative with the bonuses or penelties on the original Unit 1).

OPTICAL TARGETING SYSTEM: Mobile Suits have very sophisticated optical tracking systems to assist the pilot in targeting. This system provides the pilot with a +2 to hit when using projectile or beam weapons. However, since the tracking system is optical, the target must be IN DIRECT LINE OF SIGHT from the MS in order to get the bonus.
COMBAT COMPUTER: Contains data on up to 120 different vehicles (both friend and foe). Can call up and project data on the HUD screens in the cockpit.
"SKIN TOUCH" COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM: Mobile Suits have sensitive microphones in their cockpits that can pick up a pilot's voice and project it to vibrating devices on the surface of the hand. By grasping hands with another Mobile Suit, the first mecha can transmit these vibrations to the other mecha. Sensors on the other mecha translate these vibrations into sounds and projects them via speakers in the cockpit. The result is a secure method of communication between mecha that cannot be intercepted by enemy scanners.
LASER COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM: The Gundam has a laser based communications system that allows the mecha to communicate over long distances. The only disadvantage is that the mobile suits have to be looking at each other in order communicate.
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS: Backup; usually doesn't work due to Minovski interference.
EXPLOSIVE JOINTS: In event of severe damage to the Gundam, the torso sections could be jettisoned allowing the pilot to escape in the core fighter.
COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SYSTEM: Identical to the system described on Pg. 214 of the Rifts RPG book.

Vehicle Type: Fighter
Model: FF-XII-Fb Full-Vernian Core Fighter II
Crew: One

M.D.C. BY LOCATION:

*Reinforced Cockpit --- 200
Beam Guns (2)--- 50 each
**Main Body --- 250
***Wings (2)--- 150 each
***Tails (2)--- 100 each

*Destruction of the Core Fighter Cockpit will render the mecha inoperable and probably kill the pilot.
**Destruction of the Core Fighter Main Body will destroy the Core Fighter. In addition, the loss of the main generator will render the Gundam inoperable.
***Destruction of the Core Fighter Wings or Tail will cause the fighter to crash (only applicable in atmosphere).
SPEED:
Thruster Output: 45000kg x 4
Acceleration: 7.96 G
STATISTICAL DATA:
Length: 15.6 meters
Wingspan: 14.3 meters
Weight: 22.6 tons

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

Identical to the FF-XII Core Fighter II.

COMBAT BONUSES FOR MOBILE SUIT COMBAT TRAINING:

NOTE: These bonuses do NOT take into consideration special NewType piloting abilities.

• Three hand to hand attacks per melee (plus those of pilot).
• Body flip/throw.
• Body block/tackle/ram.
• Kick attack
• +2 to strike.
• +4 to parry.
• +3 to dodge.
• +3 to roll with punch, fall, or impact (explosion), reducing damage by half.
• Critical strike same as pilot's hand to hand.
• One additional attack at level five.
• One additional attack at level ten.