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Zoids Database: Bamburian

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It seems that aerial Zoids have shorter effective operational time, I think that’s a reasonable and necessary handicap.

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See these details~

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Ruuji is one of the Zoids protagonists with the best-written character growth/progression. He went from being very awkward with Murasame Liger to the star of hope especially when he finally finished off Biotyranno. While he did discover 2 other forms of Murasame Liger, it was clear from the show that the base form was not to be benched. In Zoids Fuzors and NCZ, the base Zero seemed to be portrayed as inferior to the other forms. NCZ did save the best for last by playing a miracle of the base Zero defeating the Berserk Fury that seemed to have beaten Panzer and when Bit had nothing else left. Mugen Liger wasn’t necessarily the best form for all situations even though it’s very powerful, it’s also heavier, slower and much less agile. It took a more strategical approach to use these forms effectively, unlike in Fuzors where Liger Zero Falcon would just beat most opponents via sheer technological advancement.

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Unlike the other protagonists, Ruuji was a well-read person who was interested in learning via words and books. He also had different training from the conventional military training that Bang went through.

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GZ-013 Bamburian

Panda Type

Digald Suppression Army/Jiin Suppression Army

Crew: 1

Weight: 45.6 tons

Depth: 11.9 m

Height: (On 4 legs) 8.3 m/ (On 2 legs) 10.5 m

Maximum Speed: 140 km/h

Weapons: Anti-Air Laser Gun (2), Bamboo Launcher -Bamboo Missiles (11), Seiryuu Sabre (2), Giant Claw (4), Giant Wheel (2), Groundstar (upgrade)

Equipment: Ear Radar (2), Smoke Discharger (2), Giant Wheel (2)

The Bamburian is a compact Zoid resembling a giant panda. Armed with a set of curved blades on either shoulder, it has excellent turning capabilities. It also carries a set of multi-purpose rockets resembling bamboo shoots on its back. These can be fired to create a smokescreen, or a set of projectiles that release glowing crystal-like shards that impale attacking Zoids.

The upgraded Bamburian Grand also has a pair of lances named Grand Star.

Media Appearances

Genesis

The Bamburian featured prominently in Zoids: Genesis, as it is one of the few large-scale Zoids that is equipped with Metal-Zi weapons. It is unique in that it has Metal-Zi ammunition, rather than simple melee weapons, which makes it incredibly effective at fighting the Digald forces. It is piloted by Ron, who is initially part of Galaga's resistance forces, but joins with Ruuji when the former are disbanded. Ron also gives upgrade parts to the rest of the crew (other than Ruuji, who has Evolt), and therefore modifies his Bamburian during the series. His Zoid would later be used to try and stop the Bio Volcano, by self-destructing.

This was not a suicide attack on Ron's behalf, as he had dismounted the Zoid before detonating it, and indeed, he even had a spare Bamburian waiting for him after the battle. This, as well as his access to the ammunition and rare parts, allude to Ron's background, which is revealed to be intertwined with the Sky people. As such, Ron is very well resourced, and, for instance, has many, many, ammunition packs, and in the latter portions of the series, is seen using more than one missile batter at once, which, in addition to Ruuji's tactics, would prove to be devastatingly effective at combating Digald's forces (as would the likewise-effective Brastle Tigers).

In terms of melee, the Bamburian was certainly a capable Zoid, with a high degree of mobility and flexibility, in no small part due to the two extendible "Grand Star" poles that would be mounted to it when Ron upgrade all the protagonist's Zoids. In addition to allowing the Zoid to "polevault" or attack in midair, these were often used to pin opponents, leaving an opening for intricate attacks. Despite this adaptability, it was nonetheless comparatively ineffective, lacking the sheer cutting power of the other protagonist's Zoids.

Generations

Another Bamburian appeared in the Zoids: Generations storyline by Dengeki Hobby. Fuuga features customized shoulder armor that appears to be cooking pans. It was never released in the ZGe toyline.