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Aquadon
AQUADON
| Number | RMZ-05 |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Helic Republic |
| Classification | Frog-type |
| Length | 9.8m |
| Height | 2.7m |
| Width | 5m |
| Weight | 5.9t |
| Max Speed | 43 kt (surface), 32 kt (underwater) |
| Max Diving Depth | 12,000m |
| Crew | 1 |
| Armaments | Nicol Phonon Maser (Model 182), 2x Underwater Missiles, Pykra Elec Shot, Hosase Micro Sonar, High-speed Jet Fins, Ballast Tanks |
The Helic Republic military’s early development of an amphibious frog-type submersible Zoid. Originally designed as a survey craft, it was later adapted to perform reconnaissance and light attack missions. In addition to surface movement, it possessed the ability to submerge and operate underwater, as well as function on land.
After the Planet Zi Great Catastrophe in ZAC 2056, where many Zoids went extinct, Aquadon no longer appeared in the Battle Story (such as in the Official Fan Books).
Armaments & Equipment
Nicol Phonon Maser (Model 182): Listed in the technical data, but mounting location unknown.
Underwater Missiles: One launcher mounted on each side of the rear hull, two total.
Pykra Elec Shot: Listed in the technical data, but mounting location unknown.
Hosase Micro Sonar: Listed in the technical data, but mounting location unknown.
High-speed Jet Fins: Located on the legs.
Ballast Tanks: Mounted on both sides of the hull. Designed to intake and discharge water; flooded internally during dives.
Role in the Story
Zoids Battle Story (Shogakukan): Appears in Zoids Battle Story 3. In May ZAC 2045, during the Naval Battle of Floresio Sea, unmanned units were used as decoys and were sunk by Brachios.
Model Kit
RMZ-05 Aquadon Released in 1983. Powered by a small wind-up power unit. On land, it moved by wheel-running while pumping its hind legs. By placing styrofoam in the port and starboard ballast tanks, buoyancy was secured, and the hind-leg paddling gimmick allowed it to float and actually swim on water.
Helic Memorial Box 1983 Released July 28, 2006. Included as part of a five-Zoid set with Elephantus, Garius, Glidoler, and Glanchula.