Zoids Index
| Gustav Technical Data グスタフ | |
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| Name Note: | None |
| Alignment: | None |
| Rollout: | ZAC 2034 |
| Type: | Insect |
| Length: | 14.76 m |
| Height: | 9.36 m |
| Width: | 8.28 m |
| Weight: | 68 tons |
| Max Speed: | 50 km/h (Max Load) |
| Equipment Information | |
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| Weapons: | Equipment: |
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None
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Explosives Detection Sensor (Whiskers)
Impact-Resistant Shell Armor (Shell) Omni-Directional Radar (Antenna) Trailers (Trailers) |
| Story Information | |
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| Pilots: | Introduction: |
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The Gustav is a transport Zoid. Unlike many other Zoids it's often an independant unit, belonging to neither the Empire nor the Republic, and is regularly used as a civilian transport and work vehicle. It's a highly versatile machine with many custom configurations.
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- Concept Art
Setting materials used in the production of the anime. |
- Notable Details
- The Gustav is said to have the hardest exoskeleton of any life form on Planet Zi.
- In spite of its incredible defensive abilities, Gustavs rarely serve in battle because they're considered too docile to be suitable for active combat. That being said, combat spec. Gustavs have been considered, relying on large gun turrets to make up for its otherwise lacking combat abilities.
- Because of its status as a transporter the Gustav rarely, if ever, gets the spotlight in the Zoids Battle Story. Even so, it's considered a widely used transport, not just for the military but for civilian use as well. It's kind of just assumed that you'll see them all over the place.
- Equipment Information
- Explosives Detection Sensor
Explosives Detection Sensor 爆発物感知センサー
The whiskers of the Gustav are sensors to detect explosives hidden in the ground. They move as the Zoid does, scanning the surface. This is an especially important task as many Gustavs transport through active war zones and need to be able to know if there are hidden landmines and such.
The whiskers of the Gustav are sensors to detect explosives hidden in the ground. They move as the Zoid does, scanning the surface. This is an especially important task as many Gustavs transport through active war zones and need to be able to know if there are hidden landmines and such.
- Omni-Directional Radar
Omni-Directional Radar 全方位レーダー
The Omnidirectional Radar is the tall antenna sticking out of the front of the shell. As the Gustav moves along this radar spins, picking up information from all directions. What exactly it detects isn't given much info.
The Omnidirectional Radar is the tall antenna sticking out of the front of the shell. As the Gustav moves along this radar spins, picking up information from all directions. What exactly it detects isn't given much info.
- Trailers
Trailers
Gustavs have the ability to haul optional trailers, each installed with caterpillar tracks. These trailers are highly versatile. They're often depicted in the shows as carrying large concealed trailers, can be loaded with cargo containers or Zoids themselves. They can be chained together to haul numerous trailers, and each trailer has numerous connection points that can be used to install any manner of additional equipment such as maintenance arms and refuel towers.
Gustavs have the ability to haul optional trailers, each installed with caterpillar tracks. These trailers are highly versatile. They're often depicted in the shows as carrying large concealed trailers, can be loaded with cargo containers or Zoids themselves. They can be chained together to haul numerous trailers, and each trailer has numerous connection points that can be used to install any manner of additional equipment such as maintenance arms and refuel towers.
- Impact-Resistant Shell Armor
Impact-Resistant Shell Armor 耐衝撃シェルアーマー
The Gustav is an interesting case because the only model kit released for the NJR was the pilot-custom Moonbay Spec., which meant that the Gustav never got fully updated stats like many other OJR Zoids. The shell was specifically mentioned on the MS, and since they're visually the same it's being treated as standard equipment here. This shell is said to be incredibly powerful, and while the Gustav doesn't typically have any offensive abilities its overwhelming defense contributes to its viability as a transporter.
The Gustav is an interesting case because the only model kit released for the NJR was the pilot-custom Moonbay Spec., which meant that the Gustav never got fully updated stats like many other OJR Zoids. The shell was specifically mentioned on the MS, and since they're visually the same it's being treated as standard equipment here. This shell is said to be incredibly powerful, and while the Gustav doesn't typically have any offensive abilities its overwhelming defense contributes to its viability as a transporter.
- Merchandise
Model Kits
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RPZ-02 Gustav |
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Zi-025 Gustav |
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D-Style Gustav |
Assorted Items
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- Media Appearances
- Zoids Anime
The Gustav featured in almost all Zoids animes, and featured rather prominently in the original, where it had numerous variations both on the Empire and Republic side. This is also one of the key medias featuring the pilot custom Moonbay Spec. Gustav, the most famous of all the Gustavs.
Other Media Appearances
Anime Media: Zoids New CenturyAnime Media: Zoids Fuzors
Anime Media: Zoids Genesis
Book Media: Zoids Official Fan Book 1
Book Media: Zoids Official Fan Book 2
Book Media: Zoids Official Fan Book 5
Game Media: Zoids VS II
Game Media: Zoids VS III
- Notes
1. All information, unless stated otherwise, is from the box, official product info, or Official Fan Books.
