RGM-79LV GM Night Seeker II

Model number: RGM-79LV
Code name: GM Night Seeker II
Unit type: light armor night operations mobile suit
Manufacturer: Earth Federation Forces
Operator: Earth Federation Forces
Rollout: UC 0079
First deployment: UC 0079
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: head height 18.4 meters
Weight: empty 42.3 metric tons; max gross weight unknown
Armor materials: titanium alloy
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, power output rating unknown
Propulsion: rocket thrusters: total output unknown
Performance: unknown
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown; landing thrusters; face guard visor
Fixed armaments: beam saber, stored in recharge rack in backpack, hand-carried in use
Optional hand armaments: beam rifle

The Earth Federation Forces rolled out the RGM-79V Night Seeker for nighttime operations by special forces teams. The RGM-79LV GM Night Seeker II was created in response to the demand from pilots for an assault version of the high mobility RGM-79L GM Light Armor. However, the added weight from the landing thrusters and head sensors decreased the mobility of the Light Armor. In response, the thruster units were modified to allow them to be detached mid-operation via explosive bolts. This feature was later backported to the original Night Seeker. An initial production run of 12 units were completed near the end of UC 0079. A second production run after the end of the One Year War brought the Night Seeker II’s total up to 38 units.

First appearance: MSV-R
Original mechanical designer: Kunio Okawara

Rear view