RGM-149 Javelin II

The RGM-149 Javelin II is the mainstray Mobile Suit of the Earth Federation in UC0160 alongside the RGM-163 Jegan II, first appearing in Mobile Suit Gundam A/D.

Technology & Combat Characteristics
The Javelin II is based upon the original RGM-122, with many units being built in a similar manner to the GM series, being mostly refits of the older Javelin. Some of these Units are newly built. While older units (designated RGM-122R) are refitted from elderly RGM-122 units, otherwise, both types function identically.

The Javelin II replaces the larger backpack for a smaller more compact propulsion system, enabling it to have its weight reduced while improving performance.

Throughout its life, the RGM-149 received atleast 5 variants, lettered A to E which specialise the units for specific operational parameters.

The RGM-149 can operate on the Ground and space theaters, making it an extremely versatile machine and a favourite amongst pilots, its popularity rivalling that of the older RGM-89 Jegans.

The RGM-149, Oddly enough, could rival the Zoloat and Zolo in combat operations during the Zanscare War. But their late introduction before the war meant their numbers were few as only 20% of Javelins were replaced by the new units at the time. Economic crisises also attributed to the slower production pre-war.

Armaments
Standard armament for Earth Federation mobile suits is a pair of defensive Vulcan guns mounted in the mobile suit's head. These Vulcans are used to intercept missiles, destroy light vehicles, deter incoming enemy units, etc. They typically have little effect on a mobile suit's armor. An enhanced version of the original shot lancer, utilising VSBR Technology for increased operation time and allows for it to fire miniture beam weapons. This is the primary weapon of the Javelin II. The Shot Lancer is also now a INCOM like weapon, Allowing it to function like a bit weapon. Its improved ability makes it very effective against BESPA's Mobile Suits. The INCOM is equipped with 4 small beam cannons. Developed from technology used in the F91 Gundam, The Beam Rifle uses VSBR Technology, eliminating the need for energy caps and allows for the Mobile suit to fight longer in ground combat situations.
 * Vulcan gun
 * INCOM Shot Lancer
 * VSBR Beam Rifle

Operational History
The Javelin II was introduced to replace the almost 30 year old Javelin units, However due to economic problems within the Earth Federation, the scheduled completion of refits and replacement was not completed by UC0152 and only 20% of units were upgraded by the Zanscare War.

The Modern nature of the unit meant it could hold itself well against the Zanscare mobile suits, with far fewer losses compared to that of older models.

By UC0160, The replacement of the older Javelin was completed and the Javelin II became a mainstray mobile suit, alongside the newer RGM-163 Jegan II units, with many variantations of the unit, many being customs.