ExoS-004 "Vanguard"

The first Mobile Suit redesigned and built after the invasion. The reason was mostly because the construction lines for the old Hi-zack were still intact. All that was needed was for design crews to come up with a version of the MS that should be able to stand up against the alien forces that had just attacked them. They managed to push the Hi-Zack to the limits structure wise and with the input of MS pilots who survived the battle, were able to outfit it appropriately.

The finished product was a powerful high performance suit that was heavily armed. They gave it atmospheric flight capabilities, something that few MSs had in the past with out being able to transform into a Mobile Armor. It soon proved to excel and a ground combatant but fell short when it came to be used in space. Because of this the RGZ-95 ReZEL would be designed and replace all Vanargand's in space. The Vanargand would become a ground and air unit only.

Because of he Vanargand's weaker armor and much outdated technology, they are quickly being replaced by the RGM-179W, which has entered mass production. Still the older suit finds postings in reserve units or for training purposes. Some Special Forces may keep one or two around because of its Flight abilities which still out match's the newer mass produced MSs.

3-barrel Missile Launcher
Fire and forget missiles, may be used on hardened targets or as a surprise attack of some sort

Beam Saber
Ever get that urge to slice and dice? Or to cut a fighters stabilizer off? Maybe cut a small ship in two? Well, here go for it!

Mega-Particle Beam Launcher
A move powerful version of a Beam Rifle, still can be used effectively against Star fighters but has a powerful punch to really hurt a capital ship as well. This rifle is the same one used by the RGZ-95 ReZEL but modified so its beams are a little less powerful so that it had a faster rate of fire and more shots. The MS would typically carry extra E-caps for quick recharging/reloading of the weapon.

120mm Machine Gun
Seen used where fighting is heavier and during prolonged fighting. If you thought RGM-179W's 90mm Machine Gun hurt, wait till you feel this bad boy.