MSA-120 Draig: The Cutting-Edge Gundam
Prototype High Mobility Mobile Suit
The MSA-120 Draig, also known as MSA-0120, is a revolutionary prototype mobile suit designed by Anaheim Electronics for the Earth Federation Forces. First introduced in Cyber Comix No.024, this advanced mobile suit boasts impressive features that set it apart from its contemporaries.
Design and Development
Based on the RGM-109 Heavygun, the MSA-120 Draig was developed as part of the ATMS (Advanced Tactical Mobile Suit) competition to rival SNRI’s Formula Series. Its design incorporates innovative technologies, including the “Mega Boost” system, which temporarily increases the unit’s output, and “Vaporizing Applique Armor,” which protects it from beam weapons.
Key Features
- Head Height: 15.0 meters (49.213 ft)
- Max Weight: 54.1 metric tons
- Empty Weight: 17.5 metric tons
- Power-plant: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor (6800 kW, 9,118.95 hp)
- Pilot Accommodations: Pilot only (in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in torso)
Armaments and Equipment
- High-Impact Gun: A weapon that utilizes artificial gravity generated via Minovsky Craft technology
- Hyper Mega Launcher: A powerful projectile launcher
- Beam Saber: A high-energy sword for close combat
- Mega Boost: A system that temporarily increases the unit’s output
- Vaporizing Applique Armor: A type of ablative armor that vaporizes when hit by beam weapons, protecting the mobile suit
History
The MSA-120 Draig was developed by Anaheim Electronics’ Zeonic division in Granada, which was previously responsible for most of Anaheim’s main force mobile suit development. In October U.C. 0111, the MSA-120 Draig competed with SNRI’s F90 Gundam F90 to become the Earth Federation Forces’ next main mobile suit. Although it was soundly defeated by the F90 due to its superior mobility, the MSA-120 Draig’s instantaneous power and durability impressed the EFF, leading to the development of the F91 Gundam F91.
Variants
- MSA-120 Draig (Unit 1): A variant of the MSA-120 Draig that appeared in the Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula manga, featuring a more distinct look and equipped with a prototype version of the Beam Smart Gun and Beam Trident.
Appearances
- Manga: F90FF, EX A, MSCG: Ghost
- Games: Gundam War card game
Notes and Trivia
- The overall aesthetics of the MSA-120 Draig are similar to those of the Zentradi manga Volume 5 and its Monthly MS pages.
- The head shape of Draig Unit 1 resembles the RX-105 Ξ Gundam head design.
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