Gundam, Gravity Elegy

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I forgot to mention before, Frio is also from *The Banner*.

If you want to read the spin-off, you can search for Bandiera (the original title), and "旗" (qi) is the translation.

Chapter 48: High Mobility Zaku

The Principality of Zeon—as the first power to deploy mobile suits, a new type of weapon, in war—now has so many MS designs and competition plans that they can only be described as cumbersome.

Centered on the competition between the two giant military industrial enterprises, Geonnik and Zimad, even the research and development departments themselves were unclear about how many designs might be abandoned before they could even be manufactured.

Even so, Zeon possesses a representative mobile suit:

MS-06: Zaku.

As the first mass-produced main model of the Principality of Zeon, and as Zeonic's proudest product, it was mass-produced after being put into use in the Battle of Loum.

At the same time, as a classic example of a general-purpose mobile suit, its structure also has excellent potential for modification and improvement.

The descent operations will include the J-type for land combat, the E-type equipped with radar for reconnaissance, the M-type for underwater use, and the D-type specialized for sandy terrain.

"Therefore, before MS-09 was taken off the production line, we decided to go back to the basics and redesigned it based on the Zaku's basic design. The final result is this mobile suit - the High Mobility Zaku, with the space designation R and the ground designation G."

"High mobility type?"

"That's right, the high-mobility version. In fact, Director Elliott designed this advanced and enhanced version long before the war began, but at that time, due to the problems of heat dissipation and propellant consumption, this design could not be fully promoted."

At this point, the researcher from the technical department revealed a fanatical expression:

"But things are different now. Thanks to the integrated maintenance plan, Director Elliott was able to integrate all the cutting-edge designs. The current high-mobility Zaku uses the same fusion reactor as the Guff, while the propulsion backpack and leg engine structure adopt Zmad's technology!"

"That sounds really good."

“Of course, after all, this machine is a truly new machine. The simulated data is even comparable to the mass-produced model that Zmad will be launching. And compared to the Federation's machines, it has a decisive advantage in maneuverability, which is…”

"What is it?"

"There might be just a tiny little problem."

At this point, the developer's expression suddenly turned strange:

"Well, it's not a big problem. It's just that since you're about to go to Earth, and considering the complex terrain, we've changed the leg structure to the same style as a tiger's, plus the shoulder armor with combat spikes. There might be a slight error in optical recognition."

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"Tsk, this thing isn't a Zaku at all, it's that machine called Tiger!"

Looking at the finally identified information, the soldier couldn't help but shout:

"These machines are far more powerful than the Zanis we have!"

"But Brother Shenwei, what's the point of emphasizing all this now—"

'Boom'

However, before the angry sound could echo, a shell brought the situation to an end.

The sudden, scorching gust of wind knocked the soldier named Shenweina to the ground. The intense impact made him see stars and feel dizzy.

Of course, passing out right now wouldn't be a bad thing, but his consciousness has somehow remained intact:

"Shirley, Pamir, are you alright?!"

After rising from the ruins, what came into view was a single, cruel, crimson eye.

'buzz buzz'

With the rocket engines roaring and the independent engines on their legs propelling the four machines, which looked exactly like Zaku, rampaging through the Sphinx base.

Moreover, almost no one can stop it!

'Bang bang bang bang'

Rocket launchers and machine guns roared incessantly, the flashes of explosions echoed continuously, and various military equipment disappeared into the sea of ​​fire amidst screams and cries of pain.

Is there anyone who can stop this from happening?

'Clang'

Just then, the sound of metal being trampled came from a hangar that was already mostly destroyed.

Within the sea of ​​fire, a green glow flickered, and its structure, distinct from Zani's, revealed its identity:

"It's Jim!"

Moreover, it is the original land-based combat style that imitates Gundam and uses 100% replica materials!

"If it's Jim..."

If it were Jim, he could handle those guys, right?

That was what he thought, but before he could catch his breath, the sudden explosion erupted on the shield, the heavy impact causing the machine to stagger.

The next moment, the red and green giants came head-on, their heated battle axes striking the neck and cockpit respectively.

'Sizzle'

In just a moment, Jim's steel body collapsed under the slashing, and the expanding explosion swept through the interior of the Sphinx base.

'boom'

In the raging sandstorm that seemed to threaten to destroy his ears and eyes, the young soldier felt as if he could hear nothing at all.

The wreckage of the ground-based Jim did not injure him, but he felt his tired body could barely move.

At this moment, all he seemed to be able to squeeze out of his throat was a hoarse question:

"Why?!"

Why can't we even make an enemy of them?

Wasn't it supposed to be that the Ground GM should have the same performance as the Gundam?

Wasn't it said that the Federation's fusion furnace utilization rate and engine efficiency should be several times that of Zeon?

At that moment, many things flashed through his mind.

arms.

Armor.

Luna Titanium Alloy.

Minovsky particles.

These words are like strands of yarn, completely tangled into an unmanageable ball.

"It shouldn't be like this..."

"Idiot, get down!"

'boom'

Another explosion occurred, and the falling bombs also attracted the attention of the Zaku pilots.

"Major, it's artillery support from the ground forces."

"Yes, with their help, we shouldn't have to worry about this area."

"So what should we do now?"

"Hmm...Frio, is your heat axe still usable?"

"This……"

A glance at the data on the instrument panel, followed by a look at the clearly visible, cracked thermal axe on the screen, and a sense of shame crept onto the young pilot's face.

"I'm very sorry, the thermal axe broke down after it cleaved open the cockpit of that 'sunglasses'."

"Is that so? After all, it's Luna Titanium Alloy armor, and the angle at which you attacked wasn't quite right either."

"terribly sorry……"

"I'm not blaming you, but you probably don't have many bullets left, right?"

After glancing at the friendly forces' messages displayed on the screen, and then looking around at the destroyed weapons and warehouses, Char paused for a moment in thought:

"This is enough as a warm-up activity. Let's start by attacking outwards and then try to rejoin the main force."

"Eh, so that's it?"

"Yes, after all, our movements are greatly restricted by gravity, so we must conserve enough ammunition, not to mention..."

At this point, the legendary red comet couldn't help but turn its gaze to that part of the sky.

The scorching afternoon sun still shone on the earth, and the raging flames on the ground above the yellow sand should have felt scalding hot.

However, a chill inexplicably rose in the young officer's heart:

"It seems to be getting dark."

"Huh?"

Frio was taken aback. He wanted to say something, but the surrounding silence also planted a seed of unease in his heart.

"Artillery support, has it stopped?"

Before any questions could be asked, another communication came through the channel. Amidst the distorted noise, an explosion occurred even faster than the verbal report:

'Boom'

Amidst the explosion, the belated, unsettling communications arrived:

"I'm very sorry, Major, we...we've been attacked!"

"what?"

To Frio's astonishment, the smoke and clouds from the explosion billowed in the distance:

"It's a missile!"

Author's message

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According to GTO's setting, the High Mobility Zaku existed during the Loom era, but due to various reasons such as fuel and range, it could not be mass-produced, and ultimately only the Black Triad used it.

As it turns out, the Black Triad also had significant issues with its endurance in Loomri.

Chapter 49: The Lion of the Federation

"it hurts……"

The excruciating pain spread throughout his body, rousing the young soldier from the darkness.

When the blinding light shone directly into his eyes, what he saw was a face he didn't really want to see.

"Yo, Kamina, you're finally awake."

That face, which was not exactly handsome, carried a smile that resembled that of a wild beast; the upturned corners of his mouth seemed to unleash all the pent-up gloom in his heart in one breath.

"You still have the nerve to laugh, Yazan? Do you even know what situation we're in right now?"

"I know, but what good does knowing do?"

With a wooden stick dangling from his mouth, the man wore a disdainful smile.

Do you believe you have the ability to change the status quo, or do I?

At this point, Yazan reached his hand out beyond the ruins:

"Look, the Zeon guys are still over there. See if you can find a way to get rid of them?"

'boom'

'boom'

Amidst the lingering roar of artillery fire, one can still see that green giant in the distance.