Transformable Escape Pod [Primrose]

Model Number

unknown

Unit Name

Transformable Escape Pod [Primrose]

Organziation

Titans

First Known Deployment

Accommodation

Panoramic Monitor and Linear Seat

Dimensions

unknown

Weight

unknown

Construction

unknown

Powerplant

Minovsky-type Ultra-compact Fusion Reactor, output unknown

Propulsion

unknown

Performance

unknown

Equipment

no fixed equipment

Optional Equipment

Shield Booster, Enhanced Shield Booster, Tri-booster Unit, Hrududu, Hrududu II

Sensor Radius

unknown

Fixed Armaments

none

Optional Armaments

Missile Binder, Mega Particle Cannon

Variations

none

Pilot(s)

unknown

Assignment

Titans Test Team (Black Otter Team)

Development

Konpeitoh Arsenal

Mecha Designer

Fujioka Kenki

Profile

The “Primrose” is an emergency escape pod developed for use by the Hazel, based on research and development conducted by the Konpeitoh technical headquarters after Lieutenant Wes Murphy’s Hazel was heavily damaged in combat with Zeon remnants. Although it resembles the core block system of the RX-78-2 Gundam, the Primrose functions purely as an escape system, unlike the docking and separation of the core block. As a result, it cannot dock under its own power once separation has been performed. But despite its simplicity, the Primrose is capable of independent flight, unlike the ejection pods installed in ordinary mobile suits, so the pilot’s chances of survival are dramatically increased. When equipped with a Hazel backpack and optional armament, it can also demonstrate performance surpassing that of the average space fighter, and this extensibility means it cannot be dismissed as merely an emergency escape pod.

Primrose Variations: Although the Primrose was developed as an emergency escape pod for the Hazel, because it has the same kind of cockpit as a mobile suit and can be equipped with optional armament thanks to its high extensibility, it can also serve as a core unit for various parts. The Primrose can use the Hazel’s enhancement backpack as a propulsion device, enabling it to carry almost all of the Hazel’s optional weapons, and when equipped with enhancement parts like the Hrdudu it can function as a high-performance support machine. Although this is a deviation from the Primrose’s original role, the engineers of the Konpeitoh technical headquarters, preferring to leave no possibility unexplored, prepared various functional extension plans. It is reported that some of these plans have been used in combat by the Murphy team.

Technical Notes

The Primrose can be equipped with option binders that permit the attachment of weapons such as mega particle cannons and missile pods. These option binders not only function as extension joints, but also contain attitude control thrusters. The Primrose’s missile pod contains chaff dispensers and a dual micromissile launcher with a total of twelve rounds. Its prototype mega particle cannon has an open barrel like that of the Nu Gundam’s fin funnels, and the arm that connects it to the Primrose contains a winch mechanism that allows the mega particle cannon to function as a wire-guided winch unit.

Several Primrose variations are depicted in the profile. The basic configuration includes the Hazel’s backpack and movable booster pod, one missile pod, and one mega particle cannon. Type 2 armament is a defensive configuration equipped with the Advanced Hazel’s multi connector pod, two shield boosters, and two missile pods. Type 3 armament is a heavily armed configuration with a tri booster unit and two mega particle cannons. Type 4 armament is equipped with a Hrdudu and resembles a Core Booster. Another configuration is equipped with a Hrdudu II and two mega particle cannons attached to multi arm units.