RGM-96X Jesta

The RGM-96X Jesta is a high-performance Earth Federation mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn. It is developed from the RGM-89 Jegan line as an elite escort and special-operations machine, with a role originally connected to support of the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam.

The Jesta has improved armour, sensors, thrusters and generator performance compared with ordinary Jegan units. Its standard equipment includes a beam rifle, beam sabres, shield, hand grenades and vulcan pod-style head weaponry depending on version. In the OVA, Jestas are used by Londo Bell’s Tri-Stars team, including Nigel Garrett, Daryl McGuinness and Watts Stepney.

The design has a visor-like head, dark blue-grey armour and a practical special-forces appearance. It is not a Gundam-type prototype, but it is a high-spec mass-production derivative designed to work in demanding operations where ordinary Jegans would be insufficient.