ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam

Destiny Gundam

 

* GUNDAM PROFILE 

Gunpla Used ( Model ) : RG 1/144 Destiny Gundam

Anime : Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny.

Model Number : ZGMF-X42S

Namesake : Destiny.

Unit Type :  Prototype General-Purpose Mobile Suit  .

Developed From : ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam

Variant : -

Manufacturer : ZAFT.

Operator : ZAFT.

Known Pilots : Shinn Asuka, Simon Izuna.

* GUNDAM CHARACTERISTICS

Head Height : 18.08 m.

Max Weight : 79.44 metric tons.

Power-plant : Hyper-Deuterion Engine.

Power Output : -.

Pilot Accommodations : Pilot Only (in standard cockpit in chest).
 
Armor : Variable Phase-Shift Armor.

Armaments : 

MMI-GAU26 17.5mm CIWS

Mounted in the head, the pair of CIWS are mainly used for shooting down missiles, projectiles or enemy units at close range. 

MA-BAR73/S High-Energy Beam Rifle

Developed based on the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam's beam rifle, it is the Destiny Gundam's main ranged weapon. As the beam rifle is powered by the suit's Hyper-Deuterion Engine, its firepower and rate of fire are superior to that of its predecessor's . When not in use, this weapon could be stored on the back waist point.

Shield +
MX2351 "Solidus Fulgor" Beam Shield Generator 

A small, expandable anti-beam coated shield that is mounted on the left arm. In its compacted state, it can be used together with the beam shield. However, this shield is rarely ever seen being used.

Like its brother unit, the ZGMF-X666 Legend, the Destiny is also equipped with two MX2351 "Solidus Fulgor" beam shield generators, with one generator on the back of each hand. These generators produce powerful beam shields that can effectively block physical and beam attacks, one beam shield was enough to block the combined power of a GFAS-X1 Destroy's three "Super Scylla" multi-phase beam cannons.

 

 RQM60F "Flash-Edge 2" Beam Boomerang

The Destiny is equipped with two RQM60F "Flash-Edge 2" beam boomerangs that are stored on the shoulders. They are upgraded forms of the ZGMF-X56S/β Sword Impulse's RQM60 "Flash-Edge" beam boomerangs. Unlike previous models, the Destiny's beam boomerangs also double as beam sabers, though they are rarely seen used in this form. Shinn uses these versatile weapons in a wide variety of ways, such as using them to distract opponents while he closes in for a close-range attack, or to destroy several enemy units in its trajectory.

MMI-X340 "Palma Fiocina" Palm Beam Cannons 

A unique feature of the Destiny is its two MMI-X340 "Palma Fiocina" palm beam cannons. These weapons are designed for extreme close-range combat and can release powerful bluish energy discharges that are capable of destroying the heat rods of a ZGMF-X2000 GOUF Ignited and even the armored head of the GFAS-X1 Destroy. It should be noted that during the battle of Orb, a blue beam is seen destroying a Murasame, suggesting that the palm beam cannons can also serve as make-shift ranged weapons as no other suits are known to use blue beams.

M2000GX High-Energy Long-Range Beam Cannon 

Stored on the left side of the backpack, it is Destiny's most powerful long-range weapon and is capable of destroying just about any MS or battleships with a single shot. Thanks to the suit's Hyper-Deuterion Engine, the M2000GX high-energy long-range beam cannon has a higher firing rate, output and firing range than the ZGMF-X56S/γ Blast Impulse's M2000F "Kerberos" high-energy long-range beam cannon. When in use, the cannon unfolds and swivels underneath the Destiny's shoulder while a trigger and guard extend to allow the Destiny to take manual aim.

 

 

MMI-714 "Arondight" Beam Sword 

Stored on the right side of the backpack, the foldable MMI-714 "Arondight" beam sword is the Destiny's main and perhaps its strongest close-combat weapon. It is capable of slashing through the armor of a GFAS-X1 Destroy from head to toe. Despite the name, it is actually an anti-ship sword and was developed from Sword Impulse's MMI-710 "Excalibur" anti-ship laser sword.

*Special Equipment and Features

Hyper-Deuterion Engine 

The Destiny is powered by a hyper-deuterion engine, a fusion of a nuclear reactor with deuterion conversion technology, giving it a self-replenishing power reserve. However, it is still possible for Destiny to drain its power reserve to a critical level, as shown during its first engagement with the Strike Freedom. 

 Neutron Jammer Canceller 

A device built into the mobile suit to counter the effects of Neutron Jammers, this gives the Destiny the ability to use its Hyper-Deuterion Engine without risk of being shut down.

Operating System 

The Destiny Gundam uses the Gunnery United Nuclear-Dueterion Advanced Maneuver operating system, (MOBILE SUIT NEO OPERATION SYSTEM Ver.1.62 Rev.29)

Wings of Light

The "Wings of Light" utilizes a variant of the Voiture Lumiere propulsion system, allowing the Destiny to achieve very high speeds during movements and to create after-images when used together with the Mirage Colloid System. One of Shinn's signature attacks with the Destiny is to utilize both systems in conjunction with the "Arondight" beam sword, rushing into close combat range with unprecedented speed and impaling his target with the sword. This maneuver is very effective against larger, less maneuverable opponents such as the Earth Alliance's Zamza-Zahs, Gells-Ghes, and Destroys, but its effectiveness against units of similar mobility such as the Strike Freedom and Infinite Justice is questionable. As shown during the final battle of Gundam Seed Destiny, the speed and after-images produced allow the Destiny to effectively dodge the multi-directional attacks of the DRAGOON system.

Mirage Colloid System

Activated when Wings of Light is used, it spreads Mirage Colloid particles, leaving a trail of visible after-images that can confuse enemy pilots. This system was actually installed on Destiny Gundam for unknown reason and the after-images are an unintended side-effect of mixing Mirage Colloid particles with the Voiture Lumiere system while traveling at high speeds.

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Cockpit

*Gundam Source Info From Gundam Wikia