In November of Universal Century 0079, the Earth Federation Forces rapidly expanded its military following the success of the "Odessa Operation." Amidst this expansion, the "FSWS Project" was devised to enhance the RX-78 Gundam, which was active on the front lines, to battleship-class firepower.

Based on the heavy armor and heavy firepower plan, the development department prototyped detachable full armor equipment. One of these, the "Type C Equipment," was test-introduced to the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam, which was active on the front lines.

The Type C Equipment is based on the original Type A design, but features beam saber joints on the shoulders and missile launchers on the left side of the backpack.

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