MS-06F Zaku II

* Machine Gun
* Bazooka
* Shin Matsunaga Custom

MS-11 Act Zaku

MS-06FS Zaku II Commander Type

MS-06MP Manipulation System Type Zaku II

Heat Hawk Type V

MIP-B6 Cracker Grenade

The MS-06F is arguably the most famous mobile suit - aside from the RX-78-2 and RX-78T-1 - of the One-Year War. Deployed by all branches of the Zeon military, the MS-06F would serve all throughout the One-Year War and even beyond it.

## Technology and Characteristics

The MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type was heavily armored, which made it heavy and difficult to maneuver. However, further research and development would lead to the creation of a lighter, improved model designated the F-Type Zaku II. The F-Type then quickly become the definitive version of the Zaku II. Because of the Antarctic Treaty, the F-type lacks the radiation shielding of its predecessor. The Principality of Zeon saw great potential with the unit and created multiple variants to perform different roles, with some being successful and others not. Although fully capable of operating on Earth, the Type F was designed primarily for space combat (although the Type F did see limited use in Earth-based ground combat). The MS-06F was the most produced mobile suit during the One Year War and among its numerous pilot include the highest-scoring Zeon ace of the war, Breniff Oguz.

## Armaments

* Shoulder Shield

Mounted on the right shoulder, it is a simple defense used to block most physical projectiles. The Zeon Remnants' Zaku II units had Shoulder Shields treated with anti-beam coating for better protection against beam weaponry.

* 120mm Machine Gun

A standard weapon for Zaku type mobile suits. It is a shell firing gun that does not require energy to be used, however its effectiveness against heavy armor is very limited. It holds 100 rounds per drum with spare drums that can be stored on waist armor.

* MMP-80 90mm Machine Gun

An alternative to the 120mm Machine Gun. It used 90mm bullets instead of 120mm type, allowing for a greater firing speed and better penetration capabilities. Fed by a 32 rounds magazine, it is also integrated with a grenade launcher under its barrel for more firepower.

* H&L-SB25K/280mmA-P Zaku Bazooka

The 280mm Zaku Bazooka was another standard weapon for Zaku type mobile suits. The bazooka fired explosive rounds that were quite effective against the armor of Earth Federation mobile suits and battleships. Can be stored on the rear waist armor when not in use.

* Ex-T2-2 Beam Bazooka

A weapon originally developed for the MS-09R Rick Dom. The bazooka has its own internal reactor, rather than an E-cap, and is, essentially, a Musai deck gun scaled down for mobile suit use. Due to using a reactor rather than an E-cap, the bazooka is capable of a single sustained blast or several short bursts, requiring a lengthy recharge period of approximately 10 minutes before it can be used again.

* Gatling Shield

A weapon from the MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom, it is a shield with a powerful, drum-and-belt fed, 75mm Gatling Gun attached to it. The Gatling Gun can detach from the shield itself when it runs out of ammunition.

* Heat Hawk Type 5

An axe-shaped close combat weapon, it uses a super-heated blade to cut through the armor of enemy MS or vehicles. The thermal energy is generated by the power output of the Zaku II's thermonuclear reactor and relayed through the MS' hands.

* MIP-B6 Cracker Grenade

Identical to those used by infantry, the cracker grenade is an explosive weapons designed to be thrown or launched by the MS and detonate after a set amount of time. The "cracker" breaks into several smaller munitions over a wide area. The Zaku II can optionally equip up to four cracker grenades, that are stored on the left and right waist armor racks, with two on each side.

* 3-tube Missile Pod

A pair of optional 3-tube missile pods can be mounted on the legs for mid to long-range attacks.

* Sturm Faust

A simplified, disposable rocket launcher. As the warhead is not equipped with a guidance device, it is extremely hard to use the Sturm Faust to hit a moving target accurately. However, it is still a highly destructive portable weapon.

* Sea Serpent

A handheld, wired grappling weapon that can be used to deliver crippling electrical shocks to enemy mobile suits. Its tip contains verniers that helped in controlling its trajectory.

## History

Introduced early during the One Year War as a replacement for the MS-06C Zaku II, the Type F was the most heavily mass produced version of the Zaku II line and serves as the mainstay of the Zeon military. It was the Type F that was also the most well-known version of Zeon's mobile suit forces. Although fully capable of operating on Earth, the Type F was designed primarily for space combat (although the Type F did see limited use in Earth-based ground combat). A nearly identical variant, the Type J, was designed and employed as a ground combat unit. The Midnight Fenrir team used various Type Fs as scouts before Zeon's mass drop operations to invade North America. Many Type Fs survived the war and remained in service as part of Neo Zeon forces during all four Neo-Zeon wars.