Zoloat
The ZM-S06S Zoloat is a mass-production space-use mobile suit featured in Mobile Suit Victory Gundam. Developed by BESPA, the military branch of the Zanscare Empire, it served as the empire's main mass-produced unit during the mid-0150s of the Universal Century. Known for its high mobility and excellent design balance, the Zoloat played a crucial role in establishing and maintaining Zanscare's control over space, remaining active on the front lines throughout the conflict.
Overview
The ZM-S06S Zoloat is a mass-production space-use mobile suit featured in Mobile Suit Victory Gundam. Developed by BESPA, the military branch of the Zanscare Empire, it served as the empire's main mass-produced unit during the mid-0150s of the Universal Century. Known for its high mobility and excellent design balance, the Zoloat played a crucial role in establishing and maintaining Zanscare's control over space, remaining active on the front lines throughout the conflict.
Appearance
The Zoloat features a smooth, curved armor layout designed for durability and mass production. Its central visual feature is a composite compound-eye multi-sensor unit covered by a slotted protective hatch that opens during combat, revealing red-tinted optical and non-visible light sensors beneath. It has yellow frame joints supporting distinct red shoulder binders: the left houses an integrated beam shield, while the right holds five electromagnetic wire launchers. A captured League Militaire variant replaces the standard color scheme with a white and dark blue finish.
Abilities
Powered by a 5,280 kW generator, the Zoloat exhibits high mobility and stable handling. Its multi-sensor complex processes multi-spectral data to evaluate combat areas efficiently. Standard armaments consist of two chest-mounted vulcan guns, high-output beam rifles, and a pair of shoulder-stored beam sabers with ultra-thin energy blades. The left shoulder binder protects and projects a beam shield capable of forming a forward beam sword, while the right binder fires five beam strings—electromagnetic cables designed to paralyze target pilots and restrict movement. It can also mount twin beam cannons on rear hardpoints.
Background
Created by BESPA using infrastructure derived from SNRI and Federation garrison assets on Side 2, the Zoloat became the foundation for Zanscare's military expansion. Its reliability allowed efficient security patrols when paired with Sinope reconnaissance craft. Even as ground-optimized variants like the Zolo were introduced, the Zoloat remained in active production and combat service until the final clashes at Angel Highlight. During the war, one unit captured by the League Militaire was repurposed for tactical operations by Marbet Fingerhat.
Relationships
The Zoloat was piloted by Zanscare officers such as Cronicle Asher and Tomache Massarik. Additionally, Marbet Fingerhat operated a captured unit painted in League Militaire colors, taking advantage of the suit's appearance to carry out surprise attacks against unsuspecting Zanscare forces.
Trivia
Designed by Kunio Okawara, the Zoloat reflects a non-human concept in its facial structure. Its cockpit configuration, featuring cylinder-style control levers and impact-absorbing airbelts, served as the template for subsequent Zanscare mobile suits. In strategic video game adaptations such as the SD Gundam G Generation series, the Zoloat became notorious among players for its defense-bypassing beam strings attacks.