Technology & Combat Characteristics

A transformable mobile suit from Project Zeta based on the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam. Seemingly rugged in appearance compared to the Zeta Gundam, the Z Rapier I's back featured a binder system similar to the Zeta Gundam's. Its development team also took references from the Rick Dias during the design process. Both sides of the Z Rapier I's waist were equipped with beam cannons attached to binders derived from those on the Rick Dias. It was also equipped with a head-mounted 30mm vulcan system, a beam rifle with grenade launcher, and a pair of beam sabers

History

The Rapier I was a transformable test unit based on the frame of the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam and was also built around a movable frame capable of transforming into a "Waverider" mode. The design team behind the RMS-099 Rick Dias was also responsible for creating this machine, and so the Z Rapier I features similar technology of the Rick Dias series, and even Zeta Plus series. It has not been ascertained whether this machine was completed, as development was halted during the Pezun Rebellion and focus was shifted to the MSZ-010 ΖΖ Gundam. But its data was used by Anaheim Electronics to develop the MSZ-007 Mass Production Type Ζ Gundam.