Technology & Combat Characteristics
Modeled after the Earth Federation Forces' mass-produced RMS-117 Galbaldy Beta, the AMX-117R Gaz-R was developed by Neo Zeon as a close combat machine designed for defense purposes. The Gaz-R was highly distinguished by its eye-catching blue-on-white paint scheme and the large, flared armor on its right shoulder. With a higher output reactor compared to the Galbaldy Beta and powerful melee armaments, the Gaz-R is a troublesome enemy at close range. Designed to operate in tandem with its twin, Lance Gylen's AMX-117L Gazu-L, the Gaz-R would typically escort either Haman Karn's AMX-004 Qubeley or Royal Guard leader Chara Soon's AMX-015 Geymalk on its right flank.
History
Neo Zeon's elite Royal Guard squadron, charged with the protection of their leader Haman Karn, operated a handful of customized mobile suits during the First Neo Zeon War. One of these units was the AMX-117R Gaz-R piloted by Royal Guardsman Nee Gylen, which often operated in tandem with the AMX-117L Gazu-L piloted by his twin brother Lance Gylen. Nee used the Gaz-R with great efficiency, but was killed when his mobile suit was destroyed by the AMX-004G Qubeley Mass Production Types operated by remnants of the Glemy Faction.