Blue Destiny Unit 1

Model Number: RX-79BD-1

The Blue Destiny Unit 1 was a modified RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type, featuring improved generator output and enhanced mobility through the use of magnet coating and additional leg verniers. Weapon-wise, it was upgraded with a pair of 60mm chest vulcans and wire-guided missile launchers on the stomach, in addition to carrying the same 100mm machine gun, beam sabers, and shield as the Gundam Ground Type.

The development of the Blue Destiny Unit 1 was spearheaded by Dr. Chlust Moses, a former researcher from the Principality of Zeon's Flanagan Institute who defected to the Earth Federation. He incorporated the EXAM System, a unique mobile suit operating system that he invented. Initially, the Blue Destiny Unit 1 was based on the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type. However, as its performance fell short of the EXAM System's demands, the GM Ground Type's head, which already housed the EXAM System, was transplanted onto a modified chassis based on the Gundam Ground Type.

The EXAM System was designed to maximize a mobile suit's potential for a limited time, but it was highly unstable and prone to going berserk, attacking both allies and enemies. Federation mechanic Alph Kamra later installed a limiter on Unit 1, capping the EXAM System's output at 50% to prevent it from going out of control. The output could be raised to 100% when necessary, but this could only be sustained for 5 minutes before the machine risked overheating.