Cannonfort

The Cannonfort is a type of Zoid, a race of mechanical lifeforms from the fictional "Zoids" universe.Zoids
Zoid_name = Cannonfort
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Model_number = RHI-12
Faction = Helic Republic
Zoid_type = Buffalo
Crew = 2
Weight = 55
Length = 14.8
Height = 6.8
Width = 5.3
Speed = 190km/h
Weapons = Assault Cannon x2, Beam Horn x2, Twin-Barrelled Beam Launcher, 4-Barreled Rapid Fire Gun
Equipment = ECM System, Storage Unit

Overview

The Cannonfort is a Buffalo-type Zoid, created by the Helic Republic.

Based on the larger Dibison, the Cannonfort was designed for both assault operations and long-term independent operations. While scaled down, the Zoid maintained a fair degree of firepower and protection, being one of the most heavily armed and armoured Zoids of its size. Armed with a mixture of projectile and beam weapons, the Zoid can adapt to different situations, giving the pilot a wide variety of tactical options.

One unusual feature of the Cannonfort is a small storage section built into the Zoid's chest. This allows it to carry extra ammunition or supplies, enabling it to operate on long range patrols or during long-term operations; when resupply bases would be difficult to access . The Zoid also mounts a powerful ECM system in its tail.

Battle Story appearances

The Cannonfort was developed in the aftermath of the second Central Continent war as a part of the overhaul of the Helic army. It was initially designed to supplement and replace several older designs.

In the early ZAC 2050s, strange events began to occur across the Central Continent. Plants and animals began to die, the ground became parched and lakes and rivers dried up, as if the continent itself was dying. Shuu, a scientist from the Republic, determined that these events were being caused by something coming from the Dark Continent of Nyx. In response, an expeditionary force of Cannonforts was sent to the Dark Continent. There they found the source of the problem - the Dark Zoids used by the Guylos Empire.

Zoids Genesis

The Cannonfort is an ancient Zoid from the Era of Technology. While already powerful, the Zoid is valued for its long-range cannons. Because they are projectile weapons, they are able to penetrate the Hell Armour used by the Bio-Zoids.

Media appearances

Video games

The Cannonfort's sole media appearance is in the Game Boy Color game "Jashin Fukkatsu! Geno Breaker Hen (Evil God Revived! Geno Breaker Story)".

Models

Original Japanese Release

*Assembly required. (Snap-together, no glue needed. Scissors or X-acto knife recommended for trimming off excess plastic bits.)
*The model's colours are moulded into the plastic, and it does not need any paint.

The Cannonfort comes on four frames, along with a large wind-up motor, a clear canopy, six rubber caps, two small chrome gold pilots, and label sheets. The Cannonfort is moulded in light blue, black and grey with a smoke-coloured canopy.

The Cannonfort's construction is complicated for a Zoid of it size, but not too difficult. The Zoid uses a wind-up motor for its motion; once wound, the Cannonfort will walk forward while the turret on its back rotates its guns elevate and lower.

The Cannonfort was released in Japan in 1989. It was the last wind-up Zoid released in the OJR, and had a relatively short production run.

Genesis

The Cannonfort was re-released as a part of the "Genesis" line in early 2005. The Cannonfort was a part initial wave of "filler" Zoids not based on ones in the anime. This version had dull green armour and black structure, as well as orange canopies, and only came with a single pilot. The mould had several alterations from the OJR version, suggesting that the mould may have been recreated.