Technology & Combat Characteristics
The Zero Shiki is a general purpose prototype mobile suit which is developed from the data obtained on the RMS-099 Rick Dias. The model shares aesthetics from the Rick Dias as well as some design features seen in the MSN-001 Delta Gundam. The first Zero Shiki unit is piloted by Quattro Bajeena and features a pair of back binders not unlike the Rick Dias's Booster Binders. The second Zero Shiki is piloted by Amuro Ray, and while at first it has the binders, they are replaced with a flight unit that allows the mobile suit to fly within the atmosphere. Quattro's unit also receive the flight unit later on.
History
The Zero Shiki's development staff was led by Edward Labun, who participated in Operation V as an engineer. Sumire Hongoh, an old acquaintance of Char Aznable, was also member of the development staff and introduced the Zero Shiki to Char when he visited Granada under the alias Quattro Bajeena. The Zero Shiki was given to Char and stationed on board the Anti Earth Union Group's Argama-class carrier Argama. Amuro Ray later received the second unit when he joined the Karaba.