Zoids Index
| RZ-037 Ultra Saurus Technical Data ウルトラザウルス | |
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| Name Note: | None |
| Alignment: | Helic Republic |
| Rollout: | ZAC 2037 |
| Type: | Ultrasaurus |
| Length: | 50.0 m |
| Height: | 27.5 m |
| Weight: | 507.0 t |
| Max Speed: | 50 km/h (Land)
47 knots (Water) |
| Equipment Information | |
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| Weapons: | Equipment: |
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360mm Linear Cannon x4 (Shoulders)
8-Shot Missile Launcher (Chest) AAZ 90mm 3-Barrelled Pulse Laser Gun x2 (Upper Back) AAZ 100mm 2-Barrelled Beam Gun x2 (Back) AAZ 120mm Beam Cannon (Tail Tip) AAZ Maneuver Missiles x4 (Tail) AZ 6-Shot High Maneuver Missile Pod x2 (Front Legs) Hyper Killer Fangs (Mouth) |
Communication Antenna (Lower back)
Hydro Jet x2 (Legs) Radar (Neck) Vehicle Catapult (Back) |
| Story Information | |
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| Pilots: | Introduction: |
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The Ultra Saurus is a massive, amphibious Zoid developed by the Helic Republic during the Central Continent war. It originally served in a commander role, but as the species stood on the brink of extinction, a single Ultra was retrofitted multiple times with variation equipment so that it could stand as a powerful force in the Helic Guylos war. The Zoid is said to be weak against high-speed Zoids (due to its slow movement speed) and better at offshore missions than those on land.
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- Concept Art
Concept art seen in Figure King issue 299, drawn for the cockpit of the Ultrasaurus (OJR variant.) It even included color coordination for specific mechanics (with a legend in the upper right). It was this sketch that the original model kit mold was based off of. |
Reference images (setting materials) from Zoids Guardian Force, showing off the various aspects of the Ultra Saurus. Since the Zoid also served as a hub for the group during the final episodes there were a lot of references for its interior structure in particular. |
- Military History
ZAC 2037, Rollout
The Ultra Saurus was the first super-giant Zoid to appear on Planet Zi. In an era where the war was largely focused on small-scale Zoids, the Ultra was a daunting, and confusing opponent to fight. The Empire had no means of directly countering it, and this remained true until the development of the Death Saurer, seven years later. Even still, while the Ultra typically acted as a commander machine during this era, its power rivaled the Death Saurer's. Unfortunately, after the Grand Catastrophe of Planet Zi, where much of the planet's surface and ecosystems were damaged, the Ultra Saurus was nearly driven to extinction. Only a single unit remained, and that was the Presidential Ultra Saurus.
ZAC 2100, September, Presidential Ultra Saurus the Destroyer
With the situation on the Western Continent growing more dire, the Helic Republic made the decisive choice to deploy the Ultra Saurus to Europa, as part of the Destroyer corps. It was equipped with the Ultra Cannons, converting it into Ultra Saurus the Destroyer, and was escorted by several other types of Zoids. Their intentions were clear. Put a swift and definitive end to Nixie Base, and drive the Guylos Empire off of Europa. This effort succeeded, and Nixie Base fell under Republican control. Unfortunatey, the barrels of the 1200 mm Ultra Cannons also melted from continuous fire.
ZAC 2101, January, Presidential Ultra Saurus
During the war on Nixie Base, the Destroyer equipment was rendered unusable. At this point, Louise Camford, president of the Helic Republic, offered a cease fire to the Guylos Empire. However, on the final day of their deadline, air raid sirens sounded around Nixie. The Presidential Ultra Saurus, along with all of its surrounding allies, fell under fire from unmanned bomber units. While this assault was eventually won in the Republic's favor, the Presidential Ultra Saurus took three direct hits and was nearly totaled while it was being retrofitted for naval warfare.
ZAC 2101, June, Presidential Ultra Saurus the Carrier
After the Imperial air raid, the Republic decided to launch their naval forces north, initiating a landing operation on the Dark Continent. They were attacked on the Andar Sea, and though the Ultra and its allies fended this attack off with relative ease at first, both sides became exhausted and had to return for refueling. During this time, the Republic was open to air assaults. They were ambushed by a large force of Sinkers, which had been waiting on the ocean floor for this precise moment. With little choice, the Ultra Saurus Carrier turned East, leading its navy directly into the Triangle Daras, a place known for its violent electromagnetic storms.
Traveling into the triangle was a serious risk. Allies turned against the Ultra Saurus as the powerful electromagnetic waves drove them insane, and as the Republic began to realize that their Ultra would eventually turn violent as well, they accepted their defeat. However, at the last moment, a strange Zoid, the Maccurtis, led them through the storm, to the shores of the Dark Continent. They arrived just in time to see two different Imperial units fighting it out. It was the Eisen Dragoons that had saved them, and the Eisen Dragoons that attacked the waiting Guylos troops. The Ultra's reports on this incident signaled the landing party to move ahead.
ZAC 2101, Mid October, Presidential Ultra Saurus the Carrier
The Imperial Army moved in on Entrance Bay with 15 army divisions and 5 naval squadrons. This was a threat to the Republic's 10 divisions and 7 squadrons, as they'd just sent reinforcements to Bifrost Plain, leaving them vulnerable and low on supplies. They allowed the Imperial Army to get within 5 kilometers of their headquarters, then fired on them with the naval weaponry of the Ultra Saurus. Though they succeeded in defending their headquarters, they lost a third of their beachhead.
ZAC 2102, January, Presidential Ultra Saurus the Carrier
As the Dark Continent War came to a close, the Presidential Ultra set sail from Entrance Bay, aiming to reclaim the Central Continent from the recent invasion of Wolff Muroa and the Neo Zenebas Empire. Though it's presumed alive, the Ultra was not part of the Fan Book EX story, which carried on from the Official Fan Books.
- Notable Facts
- During the Western Continent War, all actions carried out by Ultra Saurus were carried out by a single individual, who was retrofitted with different equipment depending on the situation. It was the Presidential Ultra, the sole remaining member of its species after the Grand Catastrophe. This battle hardened Zoid marched through the final stages of the war and greatly contributed to the Republic's success.
- Whether or not self destruct sequences are standard for all Zoids doesn't get much exploration, but in OFB3 the Republican Army notes that, while they suspect the Maccurtis leading them out of the Triangle Daras is a trap, if it really turned out to be the case they could self-destruct the Ultra behind enemy lines.
- Equipment Information
- 360mm Linear Cannon x4
360mm Linear Cannon x4: 360mmリニアキャノン×4
These guns are the most prominent on the Ultra Saurus, and are located above the shoulders. Not only do they independently rotate, immediately providing a huge range of fire, but a cockpit installed on the top of the guns also allows them to be manned by an independent gunner.
- 8-Shot Missile Launcher
8-Shot Missile Launcher: 8連装ミサイルランチャー
A huge missile pod installed to the Ultra's chest. This weapon is stationary, moving with the body of the Ultra. However, it's a diverse weapon that can be loaded with either anti-surface missiles for land combat or homing torpedoes for Naval Combat. [2]
- AAZ 90mm 3-Barrelled Pulse Laser Gun x2
AAZ 90mm 3-Barrelled Pulse Laser Gun x2: AAZ90mm3連装パルスレーザーガン×2
These 3-barrelled energy-based guns are attached to the upper back of the Ultra, and aimed skyward for anti-air defense.
- AAZ 100mm 2-Barrelled Beam Gun x2
AAZ 100mm 2-Barrelled Beam Gun x2: AAZ100mm2連装ビームガン×2
These beam-based weapons are installed to the top of the 350mm Linear Cannons. Their attachment allows them to rotate left and right, however their rotation can be obstructed by the cannons.
- AAZ 120mm Beam Cannon x2
AAZ 120mm Beam Cannon x2: AAZ120mmビームキャノン×2
Two beam-based guns installed to the tip of the tail. They have some degree of up-down rotation.
- AAZ Maneuver Missile x4
AAZ Maneuver Missiles: AAZマニューバーミサイル×4
Two sets of Maneuver Missiles are installed to the Ultra's tail. One on the middle section and one on the end, between the AAZ 120mm Linear Cannons. Each set contains two missiles, and rotate left and right.
- AZ 6-Shot High Maneuver Missile Pod x2
AZ 6-Shot High Maneuver Missile Pod x2: AZ6連装ハイマニューバーミサイルポッド×2
A 6-shot Missile Pod is equipped to each of the front legs, allowing for 12 shots in total. Their attachment allows them to rotate up and down 360 degrees, providing a good range of fire.
- Communication Antenna
Communication Antenna: 通信アンテナ
The Communication Antenna is installed to the Vehicle Catapult, in front of and centered between the two runways. In spite of the large, square structure, the entire assembly rotates left and right.
- Hydro Jet x2
Hydro Jet x2: ハイドロジェット×2
A Hydro Jet is set into the recesses of the leg armor on each rear leg. These enormous jets provide propulsion while the Ultra Saurus is in the water by rapidly cycling water through the jets. There's a scene featuring these lit up on land as the Ultra surfaces, though theoretically they don't do anything out of water.
- Hyper Killer Bite Fangs
Hyper Killer Bite Fangs: ハイパーキラーバイトファング
Also referred to as just Hyper Killer Fangs in OFB2, this refers to the Ultra's teeth. Though the Ultra is a slow machine, a huge articulated neck gives this weapon quite a reach. They don't see use in the story to see how effective they are, however.
- Radar
Radar: レーダー×2
Two Radar plates are installed to each side of the Ultra's neck, with an additional cockpit located between them. Each plate rotates forwards and backwards, collecting information on enemy units.
- Vehicle Catapult
Vehicle Catapult: ビークル用カタパルト
The Vehicle Catapult rests on the back of the Ultra Saurus, with two run ways. Just in front of the catapult is a large hangar containing the vehicles (driveable crafts with an exposed pilot), and an additional canopy on top. Though not specifically listed in the stats, a large hangar also for vehicle launching is installed to the chest, and lowers down to the ground.
- Merchandise
Model Kits
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RBOZ-005 Ultrasaurus |
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RZ-037 Ultra Saurus |
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Ultra Saurus |
Cards
- Featured In Media
Anime Media: Zoids Chaotic Century
Anime Media: Zoids New Century
Book Media: Zoids Official Fan Book 2
Book Media: Zoids Official Fan Book 3
Book Media: Zoids Official Fan Book 4
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
1. All information, unless stated otherwise, is from the Official Fan Books and box.
2. CoroCoro October 2000 Issue
