Zoids Index
| Snipe Master FB (Flexible Booster) Technical Data スナイプマスターFB | |
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| Name Note: | None |
| Alignment: | Helic Republic |
| Rollout: | Unknown |
| Type: | Velociraptor |
| Length: | 12.0 m |
| Height: | Unknown |
| Weight: | 25.1 t |
| Max Speed: | 210 km/h |
| Equipment Information | |
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| Weapons: | Equipment: |
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Bite Fangs (Mouth)
Long Range Rifle ×2 (Flexible Boosters, Optional) M & NAZ 144mm Long Range Sniper Rifle (Tail) Micro Missile ×2 (Flexible Boosters, Optional) Zan Smasher x2 (Hands) |
Blade Antenna x1 (Head)
Dual Anchor x2 (Feet) Flexible Booster ×2 (Legs) Multi Weapon Rack x19 (Frame) Precision-Firing Sniper Scope (Back) Snipers Seat (Back) |
| Story Information | |
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| Pilots: | Introduction: |
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The Snipe Master FB is a variation of the Snipe Master that increases its base speed while also augmenting its firepower towards the front.
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- Concept Art
This concept art was featured in the CoroCoro appendix "A to Zi". It looks pretty much spot on for the final version. Interestingly, though, the FB is the unit to have the Beam Cannons in the concept art, which would later be swapped over to the Active Shield unit. |
- Notable Details
- While the CP-24 Flexible Booster Unit comes with a weapon called the Iron Claw, it doesn't actually seem to be used for the Snipe Master FB, so is left off here.
- Equipment Information
- Flexible Booster ×2
Flexible Booster ×2 フレキシブルブースター×2
The Flexible Boosters, for which the unit is named, are the large packs on the backs of the Rifles. These have slatted openings at the back that act as boosters, increasing the Snipe Master's speed by 15 kilometers. They also serve as the platform for the two accompanying weapons. Because they're attached to the flexible arms they can rotate and even turn sideways, like the boosters of the Liger Zero Jager.
The Flexible Boosters, for which the unit is named, are the large packs on the backs of the Rifles. These have slatted openings at the back that act as boosters, increasing the Snipe Master's speed by 15 kilometers. They also serve as the platform for the two accompanying weapons. Because they're attached to the flexible arms they can rotate and even turn sideways, like the boosters of the Liger Zero Jager.
- Long Range Rifle ×2
Long Range Rifle ×2 ロングレンジライフル×2
The Long Range Rifle refers to the Flexible Boosters with the barrel attachment in place. This gives the Snipe Master forward-firing ranged weapons, and the flexible arms mean they have a wide range of angles they can fire from.
The Long Range Rifle refers to the Flexible Boosters with the barrel attachment in place. This gives the Snipe Master forward-firing ranged weapons, and the flexible arms mean they have a wide range of angles they can fire from.
- Micro Missile ×2
Micro Missile ×2 マイクロミサイル×2
Alternatively, the Long Range Rifle barrels can be removed and swapped with the Micro Missile units, which offer two missiles per booster unit. Without the long barrels the hatch of the Flexible Booster Unit can close as well, shielding the weapons when not in use. Like the rifles, the flexible arms greatly improve the angles they can fire from.
Alternatively, the Long Range Rifle barrels can be removed and swapped with the Micro Missile units, which offer two missiles per booster unit. Without the long barrels the hatch of the Flexible Booster Unit can close as well, shielding the weapons when not in use. Like the rifles, the flexible arms greatly improve the angles they can fire from.
- Media Appearances
- The Iron Bible Vol. 00
The Snipe Master FB appeared in "The Iron Bible Vol. 00", a promotional DVD. After the standard Snipe Masters were defeated by a Dark Spiner, the FB tried to gun it down. The Spiner nearly took out the FB instead, but the Active Shield variant arrived to save the day. Together, they charged the Dark Spiner. The scene ended before a conclusion. This version had red trim and accents, with the Kanji for "Strike" painted on its canopy.
Other Media Appearances
Book Media: Zoids Official Fan Book 3Magazine 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.
