Technology & Combat Characteristics

An upgraded and refurbished version of the damaged Geminass 02, the Aesculapius was created by the OZ Prize as a high mobility, assault mobile suit. It can transform between a High Mobility Mode, which maximizes the performance of the High Torque Thrusters, and a Close Combat Mode which excels in assault. During Close Combat Mode, Aesculapius's backpack and shoulder armor flip forward, and two sets of python claws are deployed over the forearms for melee combat. The python claws are also armed with four rapid shots for ranged combat. Other armaments of the Aesculapius included a pair of beam swords, an accelerate rifle, and two optional beam rifles. The Aesculapius retained the PX System of the Geminass 02, which increases the performance of the mobile suit for a brief period.

History

Gundam Aesculapius was first used by OZ Prize pilot Roche Nattono to attack on MO-V. However, after he failed to use it properly, it was given to Silver Clown (Odel Bernett's undercover identity). Later, Silver Clown secretly delivered the completed OZ-19MASX Gundam Griepe to his younger brother Odin Bernett. When Odel's plan was discovered by OZ Prize commander Valder Farkill, he returned to MO-V and brought the Aesculapius with him. Its data was later used by Doctor Berg to create the more powerful OZ-10VMSX-2 Gundam Burnlapius.