ZGMF-1000/A1 Gunner ZAKU Warrior

The ZGMF-1000/A1 Gunner ZAKU Warrior is a specialized variant of the ZAKU Warrior, introduced in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. Developed by ZAFT, this version was tailored for long-range fire support, with the addition of the EX-A1 Gunner Wizard, which includes the powerful Orthros high-energy long-range beam cannon. The Gunner ZAKU Warrior’s armament is designed to allow it to engage enemies from a distance, with the large beam cannon requiring both of the mobile suit’s manipulators to stabilize its recoil. The cannon’s barrel can be deployed for use, connected to the mobile suit’s energy system by a flexible cable for power supply.

Standing at 20.5 meters tall and weighing 91.11 metric tons, the Gunner ZAKU Warrior maintains the core structure of the standard ZAKU Warrior, including the modular Wizard System, which enables the suit to equip various weapon packs depending on the mission. In addition to the Orthros cannon, the Gunner ZAKU Warrior is equipped with a beam assault rifle, a beam tomahawk, and four types of hand grenades—fragmentation, high-explosive, thermite incendiary, and flash/smoke grenades. These weapons offer a versatile range of close and medium-range combat options.

In Gundam SEED Destiny, the Gunner ZAKU Warrior was piloted by several key characters, including Lunamaria Hawke, whose custom unit was distinguished by a red color scheme. The suit’s combination of long-range artillery and close-combat capability made it a valuable asset in battle, and its flexibility in armament customization contributed to its widespread deployment within ZAFT’s forces. The ZAKU Warrior’s adaptability, powerful weapons, and modular design made it one of the most effective mobile suits in the series, with the Gunner ZAKU Warrior specifically playing a crucial role in long-range engagements during the Second Alliance-PLANT War.