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RGM-88X Jeddah: The Gundam Prototype

The RGM-88X Jeddah, also known as the Jeda, is a limited production general-purpose mobile suit that played a significant role in the history of mobile suit development. This prototype of the Jegan was designed to incorporate many of the same technologies used in the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II.

Design and Features

The Jeddah’s backpack design was similar to the Mk-II, although with a lower output. It featured a head-mounted radome, a more advanced head sensor, and a backpack thruster layout closer to the Gundam Mk-II. Additionally, it had additional thrusters, including a pair of large thrusters mounted on the rear skirt. The main armament was a beam rifle equipped with a composite sensor, which had the same performance as the one used by the Gundam Mk-II. The shield could switch between an expanded state and a collapsed state, and the tip was made of a hard material, allowing it to serve as a striking weapon.

Armaments

The Jeddah was equipped with a range of armaments, including:

• Head Vulcan
• Waist Hand Grenade
• Beam Saber
• Twin Arm Grenade
• Beam Rifle
• Shield
• HWF GMG·MG79-90mm Bullpup Machine Gun (optional)

History

The Jeddah was initially developed by Anaheim Electronics at the request of the Federation following the adoption of several AEUG models. Development began during the First Neo Zeon Movement, and the Jeddah became the main mobile suit used by the Londo Bell special forces unit before eventually being replaced by the Jegan. Due to the Earth Federation Forces’ large budget cuts, the Jeddah was refined into the more cost-efficient Jegan by U.C. 0092. However, several mass production examination units were assigned to the Londo Bell ship Ra Zyme, piloted by Amuro Ray’s mobile suit team.

Variants

The Jeddah had several variants, including:

• RGC-90 Jegan Heavy Equipment Type
• RGM-89 Jegan
• RGC-90XC Jeda Cannon

Specifications

• Overall Height: 21.8 meters
• Power-plant: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
• Power Output: 1930 kW
• Pilot Accommodations: Pilot only (in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in torso)
• Armor: Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite, Gundarium Alloy

Appearances

The RGM-88X Jeddah has appeared in several media, including:

• Mobile Suit Gundam High-Streamer (novel)
• Mobile Suit Moon Gundam (manga)
• Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 (video game)
• Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. ENGAGE (video game)