Technology & Combat Characteristics
Developed by Anaheim Electronics after being commissioned by the Earth Federation Forces, the RGZ-95 ReZEL is a machine in the RGZ (Refined Gundam Zeta) series that was created with the goal of mass-producing the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam and was successful. The suit's name is short for "Refined Zeta Gundam Escort Leader". The Methuss also inspired the additional sensors on the ReZEL's shoulders and chest. Usually equipped with the "Box Unit" backpack, other options include the "Wing Unit" backpack (which is also used by the RGZ-95C ReZEL Commander Type) and the Defenser units such as the Defenser b-Unit. Due to all the thrusters facing the same direction in the waverider mode, the suit ended up with surplus thrust, and so the ReZEL was designed from the beginning to be utilized as a sub-flight system for the Jegan. Furthermore, it also helps to reduce the space needed in the warships for storing dedicated subflight systems like Base Jabbers, and played a role in securing approval of the suit's development from the military's top brass.
In order to ensure rookie pilots had no problem controlling the suit, two system features were implemented. A thrust limiter was installed to lower the suit's performance. The suit also has a new OS with a control support system, which makes controlling the waverider mode similar to that of the mobile suit mode. In the past, transformable MS had different control methods for their two forms, necessitating special training for their pilots. This no longer necessary with the new OS.
History
In U.C. 0096, the SCVA-76 Nahel Argama deployed several ReZELs and RGM-89D Jegan D Types to engage the Sleeves that arrived in the space colony Industrial 7. Despite their superior numbers, the ReZELs and Jegans were no match for the Sleeves' NZ-666 Kshatriya and many of them were destroyed. Riddhe Marcenas was one of the ReZEL pilots that participated in the battle, and saved a group of children including Mineva Zabi from a falling D-50C Loto.
Three more ReZELs were among the mobile suits deployed by the Nahel Argama when the ship was attacked by Full Frontal and his MSN-06S Sinanju. Two of these ReZELs were destroyed by the Sinanju before the sudden appearance of Banagher Links and his RX-0 Unicorn Gundam. Riddhe's unit later aided the Unicorn with support fire in its battle against the Sinanju. It is unknown if any ReZELs were deployed at the Battle of Palau, however the presence of a RGZ-95C ReZEL Commander Type during the battle suggests that the ReZELs were likely deployed.
Several ReZELS were present during the battle of Industrial 7. Two units, alongside a RGM-89D Jegan D Type, intercepted Riddhe now piloting the RX-0［N］ Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn. One unit, using its dummy balloons as a distraction, engaged the Banshee in close combat together with the Jegan D Type, while the second unit provided support fire, but they were disarmed by the Banshee. Other ReZELS engaged the Sleeve forces, with one providing the RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam with a spare beam rifle.
In U.C. 0112, three ReZELs were used as aggressor units during a mock battle to test the F90E Gundam F90 Electronic Type's capabilities. Despite being piloted by experienced pilots, the ReZELs were no match for the smaller and nimbler RGM-109 Heavyguns.
In U.C. 0116, the "Champage Squad", comprised of four ReZELs and a ReZEL Commander Type, was deployed to support the Fastest Formula (FF) Corps during a mock battle against ten RGM-111Y Proto Hardyguns on Luna II. During the battle, the ReZELs were outmaneuvered by the Proto Hardyguns, and forced to retreat.
Shortly after, a ReZEL piloted by Gideon Brondan was deployed to defend SNRI Headquarters on Frontier 1 against a terrorist attack by Zeon Remnants. It was nearly defeated by the enemy's superior numbers, but was rescued by the F90 Gundam F90 HLR Type. Later, the Champage Squad assisted in the defense of the Trimurti Cannon against the combined fleet of the Zeon Remnants group "Legacy" and the EGUM terrorist forces.
