Technology & Combat Characteristics

A prototype mobile suit developed by Zeonic based on the MS-07B Gouf. The Gouf Combined Test Type has a customized Dopp called "Little Dopp" that can be stored in its chest, which serves as both a cockpit and an escape pod. This structure is similar to the Core Block System utilized in the Federation's RX-Series, suggesting that the machine's development was influenced by information gathered about the RX-Series. However, unlike the Core Block System, the Little Dopp can only detach from the mobile suit, it is unable to dock back with the machine. The Gouf Combined Test Type's mobility is also greatly improved over the original due to verniers equipped on its arm-mounted shields.

It seems certain that the Gouf Combined Test Type is some kind of testbed machine, but in any case it has not been confirmed to be deployed for actual battle. Therefore, it is thought that this mobile suit was an experimental unit to improve the pilot's survival rate. When the Earth Federation Forces discovered this machine, other than the Little Dopp, a small submarine similar to the Sealance but with mobile suit cockpit functions was also found in the process of being built. From these, it is presumed that the Gouf Combined Test Type can also be operated as an amphibious mobile suit by refitting its cockpit.

History

The Gouf Combined Test Type was developed by the California Base's mobile suit factory after being inspired by the RX-Series' core block system. After the recapture of the California Base, the Gouf Combined Test Type came under the possession of the Earth Federation Forces. The Gouf Combined Test Type was later exhibited alongside Garma's customized MS-06FS Zaku II at the 10th Anniversary of the One Year War in New York.