RX-78-2 Gundam

The RX-78-2 Gundam is a Mobile Suit produced by the Earth Federation in early UC 0079. It is the mecha assigned to Amuro for use in the Grand Combat.

Features and Abilities
The RX-78-2 was designed to be a high-performance, close-range-combat Mobile Suit to counter the comparitively-clunky Zaku series fielded by the Principality of Zeon. The Gundam was a breakout success in that role, far more successful than any other experimental weapon produced by the Earth Federation during the One Year War. The Gundam was incredibly agile and fairly fast, even within Earth's gravity. The Lunar-Titanium armor that covered its frame was exceedingly durable,  and would later be renamed Gundarium in the machine's honor. It also was among the first Mobile Suits to incorporate beam weapons into its design.

Weapons
Beam Rifle- The Gundam's primary weapon, the Beam Rifle is a semi-automatic weapon that fires a concentrated beam of charged particles, which can melt through many varieties of armor with ease.

Shield- A large, solid metal shield, designed to block incoming projectiles and absorb impacts.

Head Vulcans- A pair of automatic cannons mounted in the Gundam's head unit, useful for engaging lightly-armored targets or shooting down guided missiles.

Beam Sabers- A pair of melee weapons that suspend a stream of charged particles within a force-field, which can then be swung like a sword to slice through targets. The sabers must be returned to the Gundam's backpack to recharge between uses.