Godos (ゴドス)

(Old, Central Continent War)

(New, Second Intercontinental War)

Developed as the successor to the RMZ-01 Garius [49][93], the Godos was a small dinosaur-type Zoid of the Helic Republic Army during the Central Continent War era.

Nicknamed the “Small Gojulas” [60][150] and “Dinosaur Killer” [148], it excelled in close combat. Its powerful kick attack could pierce the armor of Zoids in its class with ease [60]. In the early Central Continent War, it was considered the strongest small Zoid [38].

However, its design prioritized offense over defense, resulting in weak protection and high attrition [60].

Besides the normal version, a Heavy Armor Type existed, featuring additional weaponry and radar as well as a modified cockpit. This type was mainly used as a commander’s unit [60][note 29].

The Godos became the Republic’s main small mass-production Zoid in the early war [60]. Later, with the deployment of its successor, the RHI-8 Arosaurer [151], Godos units were used in tandem [152]. But after many Arosaurers were lost in the ZAC 2056 Planet Zi Catastrophe, surviving Godos units returned to active combat during the Western Continent War [153]. At the start of that conflict, it was the Republic’s most widely produced Zoid [60].

By ZAC 2101, newer units such as the Gun Sniper and Snipe Master began replacing it [150].

In *Zoids Concept Art*, Godos appeared as a close-combat Zoid equipped with twin cannons for both anti-ground and anti-air combat [154]. → See also: “ZOIDS concept art § Featured Zoids”

In this version, Godos was retconned to have originated from “Godous”, a temporary upgrade of Garius using over-technology from the Globally III. It shared parts with the small flying Zoid under development (later Pteras).

Although the intended designation was “Godous,” frontline soldiers nicknamed it “Godos” (from the body’s packaging label “GOD.S”), which stuck as the official name.

By the Western Continent War, the Heavy Armor cockpit variant became the standard, and data from the Dos Godos was fed back into production, improving overall performance [155].

• Twin Vulcan Cannons (Old) / Small-Caliber Charged Particle Guns (New): Mounted on both sides of the abdomen. In the Second Intercontinental War, upgraded to small charged particle guns capable of destroying medium-class Zoids with a direct hit [60].
• Twin Anti-Air Cannons (Old) / Twin Anti-Air Laser MG (New): Mounted on the back.
• Beam Cannons (Old) / Small Anti-Air Laser MG (New): Mounted on the tail.
• Laser Searcher: Mounted on the groin section.
• Crusher Claws (New): Strong forelimb claws, used effectively in melee [38].
• Smash-Up Tail (New): Tail used as a striking weapon.
• Long-Range Gun (Old) / 30mm Anti-Zoid Beam Rifle (New): Heavy Armor variant weapon.
• Radar: Standard on the Heavy Armor type, can be mounted with the Long-Range Gun.
• Energy Tank: Heavy Armor variant swaps back-mounted weapons for tanks.

Tomy Version

• Powered by a small wind-up motor (“Power Unit”).
• Simple bipedal walking gimmick.
• Normal and Heavy Armor commander variants could be built from the same kit.
• Heavy Armor parts shared with Guysack.
• Body frame reused from Garius.

- RMZ-11 Godos (1984): Standard issue. Colors: blue-gray cockpit, blue-gray armor/weapons, dark navy body/tail/claws, dark armor for heavy parts, clear orange canopy, black caps. Sold as part of the “Heavy Armor Specials.” - RZ-014 Godos (1999): Silver-gray armor, black body/tail, silver-gray heavy armor. - Monthly Zoids Graphics Vol.1 (2007): Reissue of RMZ-11.

HMM Version (Kotobukiya, 2011)

• Shared frame parts with Pteras.
• Larger and more poseable than Tomy version.
• Can reproduce the “Godos Kick” attack.
• Includes commander parts (beam launcher, radar, tank).
• Unique to HMM: can be configured into a small unmanned flyer using back module.

MSS Version (1/144 scale)

• Convertible between Normal and Commander types.
• Highly poseable (even able to “bridge” for fun).
• Can replicate Dos Godos poses.

Battle Story

• Dominated as strongest small Zoid in early Central Continent War.
• Outclassed by Iguan in ZAC 2034 [30].
• Redeployed as mainline small Zoid in ZAC 2099 Western Continent War, though overmatched against Imperial forces [156].

Anime

• *Zoids (Chaotic Century):* Appears in the Battle of Red River, also seen used by villagers as self-defense in Ep. 11.
• *Zoids New Century /ZERO:* Seen sprinting in a posture similar to Gun Sniper in Ep. 4.
• *Zoids Fuzors:* Featured as Team Magical Steppers’ trio in Ep. 1 against Team Black Impact.
• *Zoids Genesis:* Briefly visible in the opening prologue.

Games

• Debuted in *Zoids: Resurrection of the Evil God – Genobreaker Edition*, with both Normal and Wild versions.
• Appears in *Zoids: Empire vs Republic – Gene of the Biomechanical Lifeform* and *Zoids 2: Republic vs Guylos*. Agile, even portrayed running tail-raised like Gun Sniper.
• Later games and anime often depict a hybrid of Normal and Commander features. (e.g., *Zoids Field of Rebellion*).

Appearing in the game *Zoids 2: Helic Republic vs Guylos Empire*, this is a modified Heavy Armor Godos fitted with a pile bunker to enhance melee ability [34]. Unlike the anime’s “Pile Bunker Godos” (see below), the pile bunker is mounted above the right shoulder (connection point is the back). Its design follows the CP-08 Pile Bunker Unit, but replicating the PB in model form requires kit modification due to the mounting location.

Appeared in *Shogakukan’s Elementary Schooler Third Grade* magazine (Feb. 1985 issue). A flying Godos with wings on its back. In the story, it appears accompanying the modified Gojulas “Albatross” [128].

Appeared in the games *Zoids: Empire vs Republic – Gene of Biomechanical Lifeforms* and *Zoids 2: Helic Republic vs Guylos Empire*. Equipped with a medium-Zoid capture device on its left arm. It otherwise carried no weapons, though in *Republic vs Guylos* a Laser Searcher was added to its loadout [34].

Published in the MSS series Godos notes. A prototype fitted with a rocket booster pack, with modified head, hip, and legs. The test data contributed to later flying Zoid development [157]. Though unnamed in MSS, a nearly identical design was first illustrated on the 1984 RMZ-11 Godos kit box art [148].

Also described in the MSS series Godos notes. Equipped with a large back-mounted cannon and arm hardpoints carrying an E-Shield. Due to power demands, operating time was limited [157]. The design first appeared in *Zoids Concept Art* under the name “Godos Enhanced Shield Type” [158].

Appears in the anime *Zoids (Chaotic Century)* from Episode 37 [55]. Armed with a pile bunker embedded into its right arm. In civilian use, it functioned as heavy construction equipment for rock breaking and excavation.

In Episode 63, Rosa bravely pilots one to confront Hiltz’s Death Stinger.

Appears in *Zoids (Chaotic Century)* Episode 42 [55]. Its arms were converted into massive cannons. In the episode, Raven pilots it to singlehandedly annihilate a Republic base, though the unit is destroyed shortly thereafter.

Appears in *Zoids (Chaotic Century)* Episode 53 [55]. Used for pit work in the Guylos Empire’s traditional Sinker racing events. A variant called Pit Godos Officer also exists.

Published in *Dengeki Hobby Magazine*. A close-combat customized Godos for ace pilots, with enlarged battle claws on its limbs and a blade antenna on the back of its head. One of several unproduced “Customize Parts” designs [91].