Zoids Index
| Snipe Master AS (Active Shield) Technical Data スナイプマスターAS | |
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| Name Note: | None |
| Alignment: | Helic Republic |
| Rollout: | Unknown |
| Type: | Velociraptor |
| Length: | 12.0 m |
| Height: | Unknown |
| Weight: | 24.2 t |
| Max Speed: | 185 km/h |
| Equipment Information | |
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| Weapons: | Equipment: |
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Beam Cannon ×2 (Back or Legs)
Bite Fangs (Mouth) M & NAZ 144mm Long Range Sniper Rifle (Tail) Strike Tonfa ×2 (Arms) Zan Smasher x2 (Hands) |
Active Shield ×2 (Legs)
Blade Antenna x1 (Head) Dual Anchor x2 (Feet) Multi Weapon Rack x19 (Frame) Objective Sensor x2 (Sniper seat) Precision-Firing Sniper Scope (Back) Smoke Discharger ×1 (Tail) Snipers Seat (Back) |
| Story Information | |
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| Pilots: | Introduction: |
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The Snipe Master AS is an upgrade of the Snipe Master focused around melee combat and defense. This is especially important for the Snipe Master, which is fairly small and lightly armored.
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- Concept Art
 This concept art was featured in the CoroCoro appendix "A to Zi". The design is pretty close to the final version, but had two Smoke Dischargers instead of one. |
- Equipment Information
- Active Shield ×2
Active Shield ×2 アクティブシールド×2
The Active Shields are attached to the legs. When stowed, they fold up vertically to half the size. When active, they open at the hinge in the middle. They can open just partially, or extend completely. They function by detecting incoming enemy attacks, then react in real time to block them. The flexible arms allow them to rotate and move around the Snipe Master, so they can block from more angles than just the sides. [2]
The Active Shields are attached to the legs. When stowed, they fold up vertically to half the size. When active, they open at the hinge in the middle. They can open just partially, or extend completely. They function by detecting incoming enemy attacks, then react in real time to block them. The flexible arms allow them to rotate and move around the Snipe Master, so they can block from more angles than just the sides. [2]
- Beam Cannon ×2
Beam Cannon ×2 ビームキャノン×2
The Beam Cannons are basic medium-ranged weapons, able to rotate up and down. Their location changes thanks to the sheer number of weapon racks on the Snipe Master. Sometimes they're on the legs, often they're attached to the lower back.
The Beam Cannons are basic medium-ranged weapons, able to rotate up and down. Their location changes thanks to the sheer number of weapon racks on the Snipe Master. Sometimes they're on the legs, often they're attached to the lower back.
- Smoke Discharger
Smoke Discharger スモークディスチャージャー×1
An alternative piece of equipment is the Smoke Discharger. The Snipe Master AS is often depicted without this piece of equipment, or equipped to the top of the tail where it can trail smoke directly behind the Zoid. It consists of three barrels.
An alternative piece of equipment is the Smoke Discharger. The Snipe Master AS is often depicted without this piece of equipment, or equipped to the top of the tail where it can trail smoke directly behind the Zoid. It consists of three barrels.
- Strike Tonfa ×2
Strike Tonfa ×2 ストライクトンファー×2
The Strike Tonfas are attached to the arms and act as a blunt force bludgeoning weapon. The attachment point is a hinge, allowing them to be stowed facing forwards or backwards. They can also extend straight out to the sides, catching incoming attacks or striking out at close-ranged targets.
The Strike Tonfas are attached to the arms and act as a blunt force bludgeoning weapon. The attachment point is a hinge, allowing them to be stowed facing forwards or backwards. They can also extend straight out to the sides, catching incoming attacks or striking out at close-ranged targets.
- Media Appearances
- The Iron Bible Vol. 00
The Snipe Master appeared in "The Iron Bible Vol. 00", a promotional DVD featuring a several-minute CG video centered roughly around the OFB 4 story Zoids. It appeared just as a Dark Spiner was about to gun down the Snipe Master FB, making a dramatic entrance by jumping in the way so that the active shield could respond to the attacks. This Snipe Master featured blue trim, caps, and accents, and had the kanji for "Fight" painted on the canopy.
Other Media Appearances
Book Media: Zoids Official Fan Book 3
Magazine Media: CoroCoro December 2001 Appendix: ZOIDS A to Zi
Magazine Media: Zoids Graphics Vol. 02
Game Media: Zoids Saga II
Game Media: Zoids Saga Fuzors
Game Media: Zoids Saga DS: Legend of Arcadia
Game Media: Zoids VS II
Game Media: Zoids VS III
- Notable Variations
Snipe Master
- Notes
1. All information, unless stated otherwise, is from the box, official product info, or Official Fan Books. Media appearances reference their respective media.
2. CoroCoro appendix "A to Zi."
