Mercurius



OZ-13MSX2 Mercurius (aka Mercurius) is a prototype ground/space defensive mobile suit, forcefully developed for Vitrianis.

Technology & Combat Characteristics
The Mercurius was designed with defensive strategy in mind, and was armed with a small beam spray gun and a large shield, called a "Crash Shield," which had a powerful beam saber integrated into it. It was also equipped with a set of ten planet defensors, which were small disc-shaped objects which projected an energy shield to protect the Mercurius or another mobile suit from virtually any attack. The shield is powerful enough that it could even block a shot from XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero buster rifles, but a subsequent shot would would prove too much for it. They were stored in a rack on the back of the Mercurius, where they were charged by the suit's reactor. The head of the Mercurius and its brother Vayeate mounts a cover that defends the sensors but limits the vision.

Armaments

 * Beam Gun
 * An assault weapon that gives the Mercurius a short-to-mid range fire. It has low damage potential, which limits its offensive advantage. The weapon itself possesses less power than the standard Beam Rifles, because of this it is not used often. However, because of its size, it is ideal for the close combat role of the Mercurius.


 * Crash Shield
 * A offensive and defensive weapon, it allows the Mercurius to block and attack almost simultaneously. When used as a shield, it gives a fair amount of cover when needed. It is integrated with a powerful beam saber that allows it to strike for close combat purposes when required.


 * Planet Defensers
 * A weapon that is controlled by the pilot and is used to defend the Mercurius or any other mobile suit from a impending attack. They are small disc-shaped objects which are capable of generating an almost-impenetrable energy shield. They are able to repel just about any attack, even from the buster rifle of the XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero. Over a period of powerful shots against the planet defensers, they can be weakened and lose their power to produce an energy shield. When low on energy, they can return to the rack on the back of the mobile suit for recharging. The Mercurius can possess up to ten planet defensers.

System Features

 * Self-destruct System