Zaku II S
The MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type is a high-performance mobile suit featured across the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise. Developed as a tuned leadership unit based on the standard mass-production MS-06F Zaku II, it was assigned to squad commanders and elite ace pilots within the Principality of Zeon.
Overview
The MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type is a high-performance mobile suit featured across the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise. Developed as a tuned leadership unit based on the standard mass-production MS-06F Zaku II, it was assigned to squad commanders and elite ace pilots within the Principality of Zeon.
Appearance
The body mirrors the general silhouette of the standard Zaku II, distinguished primarily by a command blade radio antenna mounted on the head. It features a single glowing pink mono-eye sensor in the center of the helmet region and additional thrusters integrated into the foot area.
Abilities
Through improvements to propellant burn rate and control efficiency, the S-Type achieves a 30 percent increase in thrust compared to the standard F-Type, alongside expanded fuel capacity. Its standard armaments comprise a 100-round drum-fed 120mm machine gun, a 280mm bazooka stored on the rear waist latch, and a Heat Hawk axe mounted on the side skirt for melee engagements.
Background
Approximately 100 units of the S-Type were produced by the Principality of Zeon during the One Year War. It gained legendary status primarily through the exploits of Char Aznable, whose personal piloting skills made the machine a symbol of dread among Earth Federation forces.
Relationships
Char Aznable is the most renowned pilot associated with this mobile suit, maximizing its capabilities in combat. In battle, the unit frequently clashed with Amuro Ray and the Earth Federation's RX-78-2 Gundam.
Trivia
The astonishing speed displayed by Char Aznable's personal unit gave rise to the legendary series motif that it moved at three times the speed of an ordinary Zaku.