RGM-88X 17th RMS Type

Description
This mobile suit is only seen in 0095: Ghosts of Zeon. The "Jeddah" was an early prototype of the EFF standard RGM-89 "Jegan" mobile suit used for a period of time by the elite Londo bell unit. While quite the mobile suit when introduced, age has shown the Jeddah's electronics to be inefficient, and the overall performance unsuited to use by new pilots. It also pre-dates an upgrade in the armor which adds more Gundarium alloy, making it far less durable than the Jegan, or even the Nemo. However, much-needed improvements to user ergonomics with the panoramic cockpit, safety restrains and airbags, as well as storage space were finally implemented, as well as a new series of weapons.

Curiously, it features several weapon modules that were made optional in the final Jegan design. Using the GM-III backpack, it is significantly faster than a combat-loaded Jegan, though its immense speed can make it almost impossible to control when maximum thrust is applied, and it burns fuel voraciously. The number of verniers installed is not enough to properly maneuver at full speeds, making the Jeddah a mobile suit with a significant handicap in some respects. 17th RMS Jeddahs have been mechanically limited to prevent out-of-control accidents - their actual speed is far below what is hypothetically possible.

17th RMS Type
Jeddahs customized to the needs of the 17th Reserve Mobile Suit team, on the request from its CO Sato Kojima. The Jeddahs had their backpacks replaced with much more powerful models, similar to that of the GM-III.

Loadouts
Fixed Weapon

60mm Head Vulcans
Basic point defense weapons, standard on EFSF mobile suits. Each gun carries one hundred shells, effective against sensors, joints and soft spots, but not hugely effective against mobile suits. Later removed on the production Jegan and converted to a removable pod, as their capacity was low to begin with.

Beam Saber (0.39 MW)
A pair of beam sabers attached to the backpack, like the GM-III and Gundam Mk II. Of typical Federation design and capable of cutting through most armor with ease.

Grenade Launchers
Rather than the grenade racks found on later models, the Jeddah had a pair of three-shot grenade launchers on its waist. Difficulty

Optional Weapons

The Space Command was originally equipped with a prototype version of the Jegan shield and an experimental beam rifle. Its replacement was armed with exactly the same shield and rifle as the Jegan for simplicity. Due to its design, it rarely carries a large number of missiles, as its tailored for high-speed, high-performance use.

(2) 60mm Head Vulcan (100 rounds per), (2) Beam saber on shoulder racks (0.38 MW), (2) 3-slot grenade launchers

Operational History

 * 0088 - RG