Zoids Index
| EZ-004 Red Horn Technical Data レッドホーン | |
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| Name Note: | None |
| Alignment: | Guylos Empire
Zenebas Empire |
| Rollout: | ZAC 2030 |
| Type: | Styracosaurus |
| Length: | 20.8 m |
| Height: | 7.6 m |
| Weight: | 94.0 t |
| Max Speed: | 130 km/h |
| Equipment Information | |
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| Weapons: | Equipment: |
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Crusher Horn (Nose)
80mm Surface-to-air 2-Barrel Beam Gun (Back) AEZ 20mm Beam Gun x2 (Sides of tail) Anti-Zoid 3-Barrel Linear Cannon (Lower back) High-Pressure Concentrated Sulfuric Acid Spray Gun (Chin) Infrared Laser Searcher (Top of tail) Surface-to-surface Missile Pod (Above linear cannon) TEZ 20mm Linear Laser Gun x2 (Rear Legs) |
All-Weather 3D Radar Antenna x4 (Frill)
Composite Sensor Unit (Left side) |
| Story Information | |
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| Pilots: | Introduction: |
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The Red Horn, also known as the "Moving Fortress" is a powerful large-scale Zoid, with such a reliable design scheme that it has remained a mainstay Zoid of the Imperial Army throughout numerous major wars, and remains a serious threat to the bulk of the Republican Army. With countless customization options and tons of weapon mounts it has also earned a place in countless media, from games to stories.
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- Concept Art
- Potential Wild Form
In the Zoids Bible, we see a segment titled "The Lifecycle of Zoids". Here we see what appears to be a wild Red Horn, with the image seen to our right. This makes Red Horn one of only a few Zoids where we see more forms beyond just potential wild form and final combat Zoid. We even get to see the exposed state of the deceased adult, the core state, the juvenile, the adolescent, and finally the adult.
- Military History
ZAC 2030
The Red Horn was rolled out in ZAC 2030, during the early stages of the Central Continent War. During that time, it was the only unit in the Zenebas Empire that could oppose the Gojulas, and its heavy armor, heavy armament style build made it a feared machine among the Republican Army. It gained the moniker of "Moving Fortress", and remained at the core of the Empire's Armoured Division throughout the entire Central Continent War. Although this name was famous among soldiers, it was also highly regarded as the most mass-produced Large-Scale Zoid.
Red Horn was built with a strong foundation, based on equipment expansion from the very start. Throughout the years it only needed minor enhancements to its engine and weaponry, and remained a mainstay unit of the Empire through to the current day.
ZAC 2099, June
the Empire mobilized a massive military force of 90 divisions, composed of 1,800,000 military personnel and 90,000 combat Zoids on the continent of Europa. The Red Horn was among those units, and with no major military organization on the continent, it was a simple matter for the Empire to seize control. Within two weeks they had brought 30% of the continent under their control.
ZAC 2099, August
The Empire collided with the Republic in the desert known as the Red Rust. Red Horns served as one of the units in this battle, and with its great combat strength combined with a 3 to 1 difference in military strength against the Republic, victory seemed inevitable.
Their goal was to have small-scale Zoid units push past enemy lines by using blitzkrieg maneuvers and cut off escape routes, preventing the Republic from safely retreating and widening the gap in military strength even more. This operation was derailed by the arrival of the Shield Liger and the Republic's High-Speed Forces. Their speed, maneuverability, and E-Shields dropped one Empire unit after another, and saved a great number of their Republican allies. In the end, the Empire was forced to deploy Red Horns along with the air force to escort the small-scale Zoid units, and even still, they struggled against the Shields.
- Equipment Information
- 80mm Surface-to-Air 2-Barrelled Beam Gun
80mm Surface-to-air 2-Barrel Beam Gun: 80mm地対空2連装ビーム砲
One of Red Horn's main weapons. It boasts a wide range of articulation, able to swivel around as well as point directly into the sky. In the old war specifications, this gun was a Medium-Calibre Accelerated Twin Beam Anti-Aircraft Gun.
- AEZ 20mm Beam Gun x2
AEZ 20mm Beam Gun x2: AEZ20mmビームガン×2
The two silver guns on the sides of the tail. The guns can swivel, rotating up and down. In the old war specifications, these were High-Speed Cannons.
- All-Weather 3D Radar Antenna x4
All-Weather 3D Radar Antenna x4:
As the name implies, this equipment provides 3D radar capabilities. The difference between a standard and 3D radar is that the 3D radar can also read elevation, which aids the Red Horn's anti-air abilities. They can shift outwards from the frill to a small extent. In the old war version of the Red Horn, these were Twin Assault Beam Guns.
- Anti-Zoid 3-Barrelled Linear Cannon
Anti-Zoid 3-Barrel Linear Cannon:
Red Horn's largest weapon is the Anti-Zoid 3-Barrelled Linear Cannon, which points directly forwards. It can rotate up and down, but is unable to swivel. In the old war, this was a Large-Calibre Triple Electromagnetic Assault Gun.
- Composite Sensor Unit
Composite Sensor Unit:
The sensor unit attached to the Red Horn's left side. Although the item can rotate forwards and backwards, there's not actually a lot of information about what the new war version can do, but in the old war, it was an All-Weather 3D Radar. This would've allowed it to identify incoming enemies regardless of weather conditions.
- Crusher Horn
Crusher Horn:
The large horn on the top of its nose. The Crusher Horn is a powerful weapon, and used for the Red Horn's special charging attacks. Although these don't see a lot of use in the battle story itself, in the anime, the Crusher Horn is used to punch through the Shield Liger's Energy Shield.
- High-Pressure Concentrated Sulfuric Acid Spray Gun
High-Pressure Concentrated Sulfuric Acid Spray Gun:
This gruesome sounding weapon is exactly what it sounds like. A gun that fires a spray of sulfuric acid. Its low positioning makes it effective against ground targets, but the only case of this gun being used against foot soldiers was in one of the magazines, not the published books themselves.
- Infrared Laser Searcher
Infrared Laser Searcher:
A small box located on the top of the Red Horn's tail. It can rotate sideways, sweeping the area, though its total effects are unknown. It's possible (but never stated) that it acts as a laser rangefinder, used to determine the distance of enemies approaching from the rear.
- Surface-to-Surface Missile Pod
Surface-to-surface Missile Pod:
A standard 3-shot missile pod that's installed to the top of the 80mm Surface-to-Air 2-Barrelled Beam Gun. The mount provides a 360 degree swivel, and its high position allows it to have a clear shot at most Zoids. In the old war specifications, this was an All-Weather Self-Guided Missile Launcher.
- TEZ 20mm Linear Laser Gun x2
TEZ 20mm Linear Laser Gun x2:
Installed to the tops of the rear legs, these guns are able to swivel outwards. Their position helps keep the Red Horn defended from all angles. In the old war, they were Close Combat Beam Guns.
- Merchandise
Model Kits
Figures
Cards
Assorted Items
- Featured In Media
Anime Media: Zoids Chaotic Century
Anime Media: Zoids New Century
Book Media: Zoids Official Fan Book 1
Game Media: Zoids Bonds of Steel
Game Media: Zoids Field of Rebellion
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
- Notes
All information, unless stated otherwise, is from the official product info or the Zoids Official Fan Books.
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