RX-78GN06 MURDOCK GUNDAM

Newtype Use Mobile Suit

RPG Stats by ALEX
Background info provided by MAHQ

BACKGROUND

Spurred into action by the devastating effectiveness of Zeon’s mobile suits, the Earth Federal Forces began developing mobile suits of their own, a project known as ‘Project V.’ Culminating in the creation of the RX-78-2 Gundam, RX-77-2 Guncannon and RX-75-4 Guntank, the mobile suits proved themselves to be just as devastating to the Zeons. As the One Year War progressed, mobile suit development accelerated, and designers began attempting to combine the best features of the original Project V suits with new technologies being developed by Earth Federal Forces engineers, including those influenced by Zeon mobile suits.

The RX-78-6 Gundam Mudrock was one such design constructed at the Earth Federal Forces’ South America Jaburo base. The mobile suit featured a pair of powerful 300 mm shell-firing cannons mounted on it’s backpack, and a pair of beam sabers mounted outboard of the barrels. The other distinguishing features of the Mudrock were the enormous number of maneuvering verniers mounted all over it’s body, and the pair of variable position verniers mounted on the legs, giving the massive mobile suit unprecedented speed and agility, comparable to the MS-09 Dom. The Mudrock’s high generator output allowed it to use a full scale beam rifle, similar in design to the one used by the RX-78-2. In addition, the Mudrock was capable of using more mundane weapons, such as the Federation’s primer-based rifle, and a 90 mm machine gun. All design features taken into account, the Mudrock was more than a match for any contemporary Zeon mobile suit.

Despite expectations on both sides, the Mudrock's performance in the One Year War was failed to live up to nearly all expectations, demonstrated on December 15 when the mobile suit was destroyed by Zeon mobile suits guarding the HLV launch facility at California Base. Combat data from the mobile suit was met with skepticism from the outset; the design of the Gundam was, on paper, the ultimate mobile suit of the Gundam series, rivaled only by the G-4 series developed around the same time. All attempts at analysis failed to explain the poor performance of the suit... until a Captain James Carter, would-be Captain of the assault carrier Blanc Rival, cross referenced findings on the Mudrock with data received from the combat computer of the RX-78-2 on the assault carrier White Base. Carter concluded correctly that the flaw in the design rested with the PILOT, not the mobile suit itself. Further research into the Gundam and its pilot was conducted throughout and after the One Year War

Then, in 0083, the formation of the Titans Special Operations Forces provided a shot in the arm to V Project, as well as three spin-off programs P, G and N. Gundam Mudrock was handed over to developers of Project N as a testbed for the development of advanced newtype weaponry, and following a brief modification and rebuilding the mobile suit was transferred to the space forces for use by pilots on the assault carrier Tarawa, at that time deputized by Titans military for covert operations.--

RPG STATS

Vehicle Type:

• RX-78-2 "Gundam Prototype"

• RX-78-3 "Gundam G-3"

• RX-78NT-1/2 "Alex"

• RX-78-4 "Alpha Gundam"

• RX-78-6 "Mudrock"

MDC BY LOCATION:

(1) Head		                           90
    Arms (2)		                          180 each
    Legs (2)		                          250 each
(2) Main vernier pack                             200
    Shield (optional)	                          200
    300mm shoulder cannons (2)                    120 each
    Beam rifle		                          100
(3) Cockpit hatch	                           50
(4) Main Body                                     360

1. Destroying the head of the mobile suit will knock out the mobile suit's major sensor systems, including all of the optics systems (infrared, nightvision, thermal) and radar systems. The pilot will still have limited field of vision with the mobile suit's four backup cameras.
2. Destroying one thruster will reduce the flight speed of the Gundam in space by 15%. Destroying all four thrusters will force the Gundam to rely on leg verniers and AMBAC systems for mobility. (- 3 to dodge) Destroying the main vernier pack completely will cause an additional 2D6x10 M.D. to the main body and render the shoulder cannons innoperable.
3. Depleting the MDC of the cockpit will kill the pilot instantly and render the mobile suit useless.
4. Depleting the MDC of the Main Body will destroy the mobile suit, probably killing the pilot as well.

SPEEDS:

RUNNING:

190 kph

LEAPING:

Up to 20 meters without vernier assistance.

HOVERING:

320 kph

FLYING IN SPACE:

All verniers produce accelerations of up to 1.85 G (18.3 mps^2)

180 degree turn= 0.7 seconds 

STATISTICAL DATA:

HEIGHT:

18.5 m

WIDTH:

7.6 m

WEIGHT:

40,000 kg

70,210 kg fully loaded

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

Equal to a P.S. of 60

POWER PLANT:

Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1630 kW

Total vernier output rated at 126000 kg

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

1. XBR-L85A BEAM RIFLE (1): This beam weapon is one of the most effective anti-mobile suit weapons ever built by Federation engineers. Based on the original beam rifle design of the RX-78-2, this handheld mega particle weapon represents a compact version of the larger mega particle weapons equipped on most Federation and Zeon warships. For defense, the beam rifle is equipped with a small "jitte" blocking unit on the barrel for catching enemy beam sabers, giving the Gundam pilot an additional edge in close combat. The beam rifle is powered by a rechargeable capacitor.

   • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-warship/anti-mobile suit
   • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Heavy assault
   • RANGE: 7,000 meters
   • DAMAGE: 4D8x10 MD per individual blast
   • RATE OF FIRE: Equal to the total number of attacks of the pilot, usually four to six shots per round.
   • PAYLOAD: The beam rifle is powered by a rechargeable energy cap with enough power for 20 firings. At least one spare cap is usually stored on the shield (will become unusable if shield is destroyed)
   • NOTE: Beam jitte adds +2 to parry when beam rifle is equipped.

2. 300mm SHOULDER CANNONS: Designed with the original Mudrock Gundam, these two shoulder cannons were based loosely on the cannons on the RX-77 Guncannon mobile suits. They are primarily used for artillery support and heavy assault against distant targets, but the extremely high muzzle velocity of the cannons makes them highly effective against mobile suits as well.

   • Primary Purpose: Heavy assault
   • Secondary Purpose: Fire support
   • RANGE: 12,000 meters
   • DAMAGE: 4D8x10 MD per cannon, 1D6x100 for double blast
   • RATE OF FIRE: twice per melee
   • PAYLOAD: 15 rounds per cannon

3. 55mm HEAD VULCAN (2): For close combat, the Gundam is equipped with a pair of 55mm head vulcans mounted just above the sensor plate. These machineguns aren't all that powerful on their own, but their rapid firing rate supplements superb accuracy and form the head vulcans into valuable defensive tools. They can be used to shoot down missiles, small fighters, or even damage specific parts of enemy mobile suits with better accuracy than any other handheld weapons. .

   • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-mobile suit/anti-air
   • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Close combat/defense
   • RANGE: 400 meters
   • DAMAGE: 3D6 MD for short burst, 5D6 MD for long burst, 1D6x10 MD for full melee burst.
   • RATE OF FIRE: Equal to the total number of attacks of the pilot, usually four to six bursts per round
   • PAYLOAD: Each vulcan cannon has a 1000 round drum with enough ammo for 100 short bursts, 50 long bursts, 25 full melee bursts
   • NOTE: Because they are mounted on the head of the mobile suit, 55mm gatlings are +4 to strike against all targets.

4. BEAM SABER (2): Regardless of armor or weapons loadouts, most mobile suits are both most vulnerable and most deadly in close quarters. Therefore, the Mudrock is equipped with two plasma/energy beam sabers designed specifically for close combat against enemy mobile suits or warships. The beam saber can penetrate any armor material known to man, but can usually be partially deflected by other melee weapons, including Zeon heat blades and some shields.

   • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-mobile suit
   • SECONDARY PURPOSE: close combat
   • RANGE: N/A (Used in hand to hand combat)
   • DAMAGE: See Close Combat
   • RATE OF FIRE: Equal to the number of attacks of the pilot (usually four to six attacks)
   • PAYLOAD: Beam saber has an infinite supply of power, but only enough fuel to operate continuously for 15 melee rounds without recharging.

5. CLOSE COMBAT: If necessary, the RX-78-4 can engage in melee combat rather than use a weapon. The mobile suit is extremely agile and can execute most typical hand to hand combat moves, such as punches, jump kicks, leap attacks, rolling with impacts, etc.

DAMAGE (BEAM SABER):

1. One handed Slash: 4D6x10 M.D.

2. Two handed Slash: 4D8x10 M.D.

3. Boosted Slash: 5D8x10 M.D.

4. Stab/thrust: 2D8x10 M.D. (plus penetration to all in line systems)

5. Diving Slash: 5D6x10 MD

DAMAGE (HAND TO HAND):

6. Restrained Punch: 4D6 M.D.

7. Full Strength Punch: 2D6x10 M.D.

8. "Booster" Punch: 2D8x10 M.D. (counts as two attacks)

1. Tear or Pry with Hands: 5D6 M.D.

2. Kick: 6D6 M.D.

3. Leap Kick: 6D8 M.D.

4. Body Flip/Throw: 3D8 M.D.

5. Body Block/Tackle: 5D8 M.D.

6. Stomp: 4D6 M.D. (only effective against small objects)

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE MURDOCK GUNDAM:

• COMBAT COMPUTER: The RX-78-6 is equipped with an advanced combat computer based on the one used in the original RX-78 Gundam prototype. The combat computer tracks and identifies specific enemy targets, and has a databank of over 600 images stored in memory. The computer can identify and track up to 40 targets simultaneously.
• PSYCOMMU INTERFACE: Based loosely on the old psycommu systems piloted by the Zeon Newtype Corp, the psycommu interface produces modulated psy-waves synchronized precisely with the pilot's brainwave patterns. In effect, the interface operates to transmit sensor and system data directly into the pilot's brain. A newtype pilot interprets this data a variety of ways, usually as "real-time memory," or as sensory input; a combination of visual, auditory or tactile sensation. The system is only effective for newtype pilots, but when functioning properly provides near-unlimited situation awareness and dramatically increased reaction speed.
• EXTERNAL AUDIO PICKUP: Range: 300 ft (91.5 m). A sound amplification system that can pick up normal conversation up to 300 feet away.
• HEAT AND RADIATION SHIELDS: Special shielding prevents the penetration of life threatening heat and radiation. A radiation detection and alarm system are linked with the shields and will sound an alarm if there is a rupture in the shields and what the levels of radiation are.

• LOUDSPEAKER: A loudspeaker system is built into the craft, which can be used to amplify the pilot's voice up to 90 decibels.

• OPTICS: NIGHTVISION: Range: 4000 feet (1220 m). A passive light image intensifier that emits no light of its own, but relies on ambient light which is electronically amplified to produce a visible picture.

• OPTICS: INFRA RED: Range: 4000 feet (1220 m). A passive optical heat sensor that detects infrared radiation projected by warm objects and converts that data into a false-color visible image. The system enables the pilot to see in the dark, in shadows, and through smoke, and also adds a +10% bonus to pilots using a tracking skill.

• RADAR: 200 mile (321 km) range (Reduced to 3 kilometers in the presence of Minovsky jamming)

• RADIO/VIDEO COMMUNICATION: Long range, directional communications system with satellite relay capabilities. Range: 600 miles (960 km) or can be boosted indefinitely via satellite relay. Can be bypassed by laser communications. (Reduced to thirty meters or else physical contact for "skin talk" communication in the presence of Minovsky jamming)

• RADAR/MINOVSKY JAMMING GEAR: Since the discovery of the Minovsky particle and their ability to negate radar signals over long distances, most mobile suits such as the RX-78-6 Mudrock Gundam typically include a diffusion port from the main fusion reactor from which Minovsky particles can be drawn and scattered into the outside world. When Minovsky particles are at combat density, the effective range of any radar is reduced to 3 km, and anyone attempting to use a radar-guided system from farther than 3 km automatically misses.
• FLARE GUN: When long range communications are not available, mobile suits and warships typically use colored flares to communicate simple messages back and forth. Because signal flares attract much attention, only the field commander may authorize or deploy signal flares in combat.

COMBAT BONUSES FOR MOBILE SUIT TRAINING:

NEWTYPE COMBAT TRAINING

• Training for newtypes or pilots specializing with Gundam class mobile suits.
• 2 attack per melee (plus those of the pilot).
• Add one additional action/attack at levels three, six, eleven, and fifteen.
• +4 on initiative
• +4 to strike
• +3 to parry
• +5 to dodge
• +3 to roll with a punch or fall with an impact, reducing damage by half.
• +2 leap dodge/kick
• Critical strike same as pilot's hand-to-hand.
• Body block/tackle/ram - 1D6 M.D. plus a 50% chance of knocking an opponent down, causing him to loose initiative and one attack that melee round.

NEWTYPE AD-HOC COMBAT TRAINING NOTE: These bonuses apply to newtype pilots with no prior combat experience but highly developed newtype abilities. (E.G. Artificial or enhanced newtypes)

• Training for advanced newtypes with visual impairments
• 1 attack per melee (plus those of the pilot).
• Add one additional action/attack at levels two, four, six, ten, twelve and fourteen
• +5 on initiative
• +1 to strike
• +3 to parry
• +6 to dodge
• +3 to roll with a punch or fall with an impact, reducing damage by half.
• +4 leap dodge/kick
• +4 Critical strike. (Note: most civilian pilots do not have a critical strike bonus without the aid of a Psycommu system).
• Body block/tackle/ram - 1D6 M.D. plus a 50% chance of knocking an opponent down, causing him to loose initiative and one attack that melee round.

REFERENCES USED IN THIS DESIGN

• Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam TV series
• Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front PS2 Consol Game
• Project N fanfiction