Technology & Combat Characteristics
The RGM-86RF GM III Powered was a modified version of the RGM-86R GM III, and meant for use by veteran pilots. It featured a bullet resistant visor unit with built-in composite sensors on the head, added torso armor with anti-beam coating, and redesigned shoulder parts equipped with strengthened thrusters. The GM III Powered was designed primarily for melee combat against other mobile suits in zero gravity environment. It was given the name "Powered" due to the appearance of its modified upper body.
History
One GM III Powered was piloted by mobile suit team leader Ubaldo Molina, a veteran pilot aboard Londo Bell's Ra Gills cruiser, who refused to switch to the newer RGM-88X Jeda due to his attachment to the GM III. Ubaldo utilized his GM III Powered to great effect against the mobile suits of the Atalante 3, but it was damaged by a trio of AMA-103 Medussas during a battle in the colony of Moon Moon. Ubaldo and his GM III Powered later escaped the colony with Mineva Lao Zabi as a hostage and retreated to the Ra Gills. The mobile suit was then upgraded into the RGM-86RF•FA GM III Powered Full Armor (Bulldog).