Technology & Combat Characteristics
The prototype of the mass produced GNX-603T GN-X utilized by the UN Forces against Celestial Being's Gundams, the Throne Varanus is developed based on the Gundam Throne series as indicated by its name. While its silhouette is similar to the GN-X's, the Throne Varanus still utilized a large number of parts from the Gundam Thrones in various sections. Its head is based on the GNW-002 Gundam Throne Zwei's, with a prototype sensor on the forehead. Another similarity with the GN-X is the system structure of the Throne Varanus's cockpit, including its waist placement.
The Throne Varanus's design concept is based on improving operability, and a significant difference with the Gundam Thrones is the four protruding GN Particles Generators located above the chest and on the sides of the hips. These devices simplify the GN Particles-based control of GN Drive-type mobile suit, allowing pilots from various nations who have never operated such machine to be deployed for combat after a brief training. The Throne Varanus also underwent repeated adjustments to ensure ease of operability, and it is for the same reason that it adopted standardized armaments. It is thought that the data collected by the Throne Varanus's test pilot, Deborah Galiena, and her suggestions on further improvements also contributed to the smooth operation of the GN-X by the UN Forces's pilots.
History
UN's mobile suit test pilot, Deborah Galiena, was invited to a secret facility by her colleague, the UN ambassador Alejandro Corner. However, she felt uneasy and requested to be accompanied by her friend, Robert Spacey; Alejandro agreed and led them personally to the facility. In that place, Deborah and Robert saw the Throne Varanus. At that time, the GNX-603T GN-X was yet to be developed, so Robert's first impression of the Throne Varanus was that it was the fourth Throne series unit.
To the confused Deborah and Robert, Alejandro revealed the shocking truth: he is a member of Celestial Being, but would be betraying the organization soon for righteousness. To that end, the Throne Varanus was prepared for the upcoming confrontation against the Gundams. Alejandro then asked Deborah to be the mobile suit's test pilot so as to facilitate its mass production. Deborah's job in the UN involved inspecting the military equipment of member nations, and as a result, she is proficient in operating all the power bloc's mobile suits. Therefore, having her as the test pilot would allow the development of a mobile suit easily operable by pilots all over the world.
Deborah agreed to help and Robert assisted in recording the test data; both of them were delighted to play their part in achieving world peace. However, this belief of theirs came crashing down one day. That day, Alejandro's private secretary, Ribbons Almark, suddenly revealed that Alejandro planned on conquering the world and wondered if they can stand being made use of. Deborah and Robert were dumbfounded, but they could not ignore what they have heard (story continues in Mobile Suit Gundam 00V Vol.008).