Zoids Index
| EZ-023 Helcat Technical Data ヘルキャット | |
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| Name Note: | Hasbro: Atak Kat
Nickname: Jungle Assassin |
| Alignment: | Guylos Empire Zenebas Empire |
| Rollout: | ZAC 2034 |
| Type: | Panther |
| Length: | 13.2 m |
| Height: | 5.0 m |
| Weight: | 24.0 t |
| Max Speed: | 190 km/h |
| Equipment Information | |
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| Weapons: | Equipment: |
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Anti-Zoid 20mm 2-Barrel Beam Gun (Back)
Small-Calibre 2-Barrel Laser Machine Gun (Chest) |
3D Radar Antenna (Tail)
Composite Sensor Unit (Upper Back) Optical Camouflage (Internal) |
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| Pilots: | Introduction: |
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Helcat is a small-scale Zoid that specializes in stealth and ambush tactics, as well as mountain warfare. Its been featured in a wide variety of media.
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- Details of Design
Stealth Functions
The Helcat is a high-speed Zoid which is said to be able to move at high speeds even over the roughest terrain. It has shock absorbers and sound muffling functions equipped to its legs, allowing it to move more quietly. In addition, the body is equipped with various exhaust systems that suppress heat radiation, making it difficult to detect. Much of this technology was said to be later reused by the Sabretiger, and the Helcat has remained in active combat due to its great success. [2]- Military History
ZAC 2034, Rollout
The Helcat was created in response to the success of the Republic's ambush Zoid, the Guysack, rolled out as the first high-speed combat Zoid ever developed. Its technology was referenced for the future Sabretiger, and once construction of the larger, more robust cat was complete, they were placed together in high-speed combat units. They opposed the Republic's high-speed units, which consisted of Shield Ligers and Command Wolves.
ZAC 2099, October, Ruins of Mount Olympus
The well-adapted Helcat, which excelled at warfare within mountainous terrain, was assigned by the Imperial Command to guard the ruins near the summit of Mount Olympus. At these ruins, a top secret project was being carried out to revive the most terrifying weapon from Zenebas' former days, the Death Saurer.
The Republic's 2nd Independent High-Speed Combat Battalion reached the summit, and the Helcats engaged in active combat to defend the ruins. They fought alongside Iguan allies, but were unable to suppress the invading unit. Much to everyone's horror, the incomplete Death Saurer came to life. It turned its Charged Particle Cannon against both their enemies, and its own guard. The Helcats were obliterated in the blast.
- Equipment Information
- 3D Radar Antenna
3D Radar Antenna:
During the Western Continent War, Helcats were retrofitted with a 3D Radar Antenna, which consisted of the tail. This technology would allow the Helcat to detect enemies both in a 360 degree range and in the air.
- Anti-Zoid 20mm 2-Barrel Beam Gun
Anti-Zoid 20mm 2-Barrel Beam Gun:
The Helcat's back gun. Like most Imperial Zoids, it leans on energy-based equipment. In this case, the gun is attached to a peg that allowed it to rotate 360 degrees.
- Composite Sensor Unit
Composite Sensor Unit:
The Composite Sensor is the small backpack like piece on the Helcat's upper back. It's another piece of equipment that was added in later model Helcats, though its effects aren't clearly described.
- Optical Camouflage
Optical Camouflage:
OFB4 references X's equipment when it says that Optical Camouflage functions by taking an image of the area behind and projecting it onto an energy screen in front of the Zoid, making it appear invisible. However, when moving at high speeds, the camouflage struggles to keep up, creating distortions in the camouflage.
What's odd is that in the battle story, Helcats were never featured using Optical Camouflage. Not on the boxes, the descriptions, or within the story itself. Its stealth functions were limited to heat suppression and silencer systems. It wasn't until Official Fan Book 4 that an offhand comment made reference to the technology being around since the Helcat. The anime gave them a distinct predator-like invisibility, calling it a Stealth Shield and making them famous for a technology they were never seemingly meant to have.
- Small-Calibre 2-Barrel Laser Machine Gun
Small-Calibre 2-Barrel Laser Machine Gun:
Helcat's second weapon is the Laser Machine Gun, attached to its chest. Although it's also on a swiveling joint, the front legs prevent it from turning very far.
- Merchandise
Model Kits
Figures
Cards
- Featured In Media
Anime Media: Zoids Chaotic Century / Guardian Force
Anime Media: Zoids New Century
Anime Media: Zoids Fuzors
Book Media: Zoids Official Fan Book 1
Book Media: Zoids Official Fan Book 2
Game Media: Zoids Bonds of Steel
Game Media: Zoids Material Hunter
Game Media: Zoids Saga I
Game Media: Zoids Saga II
Game Media: Zoids Saga Fuzors
Game Media: Zoids Saga DS: Legend of Arcadia
Game Media: Zoids VS I
Game Media: Zoids VS II
Game Media: Zoids VS III
- Notable Variations
- Color Variations
- Notes
1. All information, unless stated otherwise, is from the box and official product info.
2. Official Fan Book 1 - Technical Data
