The RGM-79(G) GM Sniper

Although the experimental RGM-79(G) GM Ground Type was serving well as a general-purpose ground combat unit, the Earth Federation Forces found themselves needing specialized units for specific mission roles. The RGM-79[G] GM Sniper was the first of a long line of GM variants, although in a sense it wasn't a variant at all. The GM Sniper has improved sensor accuracy and an added operating system for using the long-range beam rifle. The mobile suit's cooling equipment and power transmission system are also tuned with usage of the long-range beam rifle in mind. The GM Sniper uses a long-range beam rifle mounted with a high-powered scope, allowing the pilot to hit distant targets with pinpoint accuracy. The rifle can be powered via one of two ways; either the GM Sniper charges the rifle's E-Cap for more then two minutes and it can only fire two shots per charge, or the E-Cap is bypassed and the rifle is connected via cable to an external power supply and cooling system. This second method has higher output, range and longer beam irradiation time, allowing the weapon to destroy a space cruiser in a single shot. At least four RGM-79(G)s of the Kojima Battalion were outfitted as GM Snipers and were instrumental in the destruction of Zeon's experimental Apsaras III mobile armor late in the One Year War.