RMS-141 Xeku Eins: The Versatile Mobile Suit
The RMS-141 Xeku Eins is a mass-produced, general-purpose mobile suit developed by the New Desides, a faction that emerged during the Pezun Rebellion. This mobile suit was first featured in the photo-novel Gundam Sentinel and has three configuration types.
Design and Features
The Xeku Eins boasts a sturdy frame and high generator output, allowing it to carry a large weapon payload. Its multipurpose latch and mount system on the shoulders enable it to carry a variety of optional equipment. This versatility makes it an ideal mobile suit for various combat scenarios.
Configuration Types
There are three known configurations for the Xeku Eins:
- Type 1: The most basic configuration, equipped with a beam rifle and grenade launcher. The mounts on its shoulders are for landing devices and external propellant tanks.
- Type 2: Armed for long-ranged assault, this configuration features a beam smart gun with a disc radome on its left shoulder. A shield, which holds up to two beam sabers, can be attached to one or both shoulders.
- Type 3: A heavy assault configuration, primarily armed with projectile weapons. Its main weapon is a large 120mm machine gun with a high rate of fire, and it carries roughly 6000 rounds of ammunition in each of the huge drum magazines attached to its shoulders.
Armaments
The Xeku Eins is equipped with a range of armaments, including:
- Beam rifle
- Grenade launcher
- Beam smart gun
- 120mm machine gun
- Shoulder shield with beam sabers and spare magazines for the Clay Bazooka
- Clay Bazooka
- 3-tube missile pod
- Sturm Faust
Special Equipment and Features
The Xeku Eins has several special features, including:
- Large disk radome for passive radar monitoring
- External propellant tanks for extended operating range
- Shoulder shields with vernier thrusters for enhanced mobility
History
The Xeku Eins was developed from the “X Series” mobile suit project, which was discovered by the Earth Federation Forces at the Pezun asteroid base. The New Desides, a group of Titans loyalists, later used the Xeku Eins to great effect against the Earth Federation forces.
Variants
The RMS-142 Xeku Zwei is a variant of the Xeku Eins, with improved performance and capabilities.
Gunpla
The Xeku Eins has been featured in various Gunpla models, including the 1/144 HGUC RMS-141 Xeku Eins and the 1/144 RMS-141X “XEKU-O.R.E.” model conversion.
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