Technology & Combat Characteristics
To make the RGC-80 GM Cannon more suitable for space combat, the Earth Federation developed the RGC-80S GM Cannon Space Assault Type. The GM Cannon Space Assault Type omitted the increased armor on the legs which was necessary for weight when the shoulder rocket cannon was fired on the ground, and it also has the same vernier thrusters as the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom on its backpack and legs, resulting in improved attitude control capabilities and mobility in space.
History
Around five GM Cannon Space Assault Types were deployed to the Revil fleet for use by the ace pilots participating in Operation Star One. It was also said that GM Cannon Space Assault Types, painted in blue, were deployed to the 142nd MS Platoon belonging to the Salamis-class Eiger, which was assigned to escort Revil's ship during the Battle of A Baoa Qu.