Zoids Wiki

Welcome to Zoids Wiki. You may wish to create or login to an account in order to have full editing access to this wiki.

READ MORE

Zoids Wiki
Register
Advertisement
Brachios
Ojrbrachios
OJR Brachios
EHI-05 / EZ-012 / GRZ-004
Brachiosaurus Type
Zenebas Empire
Crew 1
Weight 48.8 tons
Depth 12.6 m
Height 12.6 m
Maximum Speed 140 km/h
Weapons Killer Bite Fang[1], Anti-Zoid Shock Cannon[2], 80mm Anti-aircraft Beam Cannon[3], TEZ 20mm 2-barrel Laser Gun[4]
Equipment Solar Generator

The Brachios (ブラキオス) is a Brachiosaurus-type Zoid, one of over 200 species of fictional biomechanical lifeforms depicted in TOMY's Zoids model, toy, and media franchise.

Overview[]

The Brachios is an amphibious aquatic combat platform. It is not fully submersible, lacking the air supply required for prolonged stays under the surface[citation needed]. This is where the design of the Brachios shines through. The head and long neck act as a periscope and snorkel[citation needed], allowing this Zoid to stay underwater while still remaining a threat to both land and sea-going zoids.

Battle Story Appearances[]

This section is about the events in Battle Story, which is primarily in Japanese. Information in this section may require additional citations.

The Brachios first appeared during the ZAC 2040s as a logistics and cover fire Zoid in the Deathsaurer's support battalion. Eventually advances in Zoid technology allowed the creation of the more durable and better armed Brachios mk. II.

After ZAC 2056 the Guylos Empire chose to revive the original Brachios design. The Brachios allowed for Imperial naval superiority and proved a match for the Helic Barigator, its only aquatic rival. In time, however, the platform was outmoded and the creation of the Sinker and recommissioning of the Warshark spelled the end for the Brachios as a major player in the war.

Media Appearances[]

Manga[]

Brachios made a brief appearance in the Chaotic Century manga but was destroyed by Raven.

Video Games[]

The Brachios appeared as a common wandering monster in the Zoids Saga series.

Trading Cards[]

The Brachios was featured in the Original Battle Game and Trading Collection Card releases of Zoids Trading Cards.

Models[]

Zoids (1983)[]

Brachios

From left to right, "1983," "MKII," "RCZ," (Using standard legs) and "1999" Brachios models

The Brachios was first released as part of the Zoids (1983) line. It is molded in silver and brick red, with the cockpit hatch being translucent red.

When wound up, the Zoid walks and opens and closes its mouth while swinging its head from side to side. The weapons can be manually positioned, notably the hidden beam cannon which has a complete range of fire.

Brachios Prototype[]

The image left is a picture of a unique Brachios design.

PrototypeBrac

Prototype Brachios

Brachios MK-II (Newtype)[]

TOMY released a new variant of the Brachios in 1988 replacing the current one. Known as the Brachios MK-2 (aka: Brachios Newtype), this Zoid was recolored bright red, with semi translucent as well as solid black armor and a red canopy. This version was supposed to include parts from the Imperial Customize Set, but was removed before the Zoids release. It is extremely hard to come by.

Brachios MK-II Prototype[]

A prototype of the Brachios MK-II was seen in a TOMY catalogue in 1987. It was colored a more translucent black and included the original weapons that were supposed to be included with the regular Brachios MK-II released in 1988.

Mkiiproto

Prototype Brachios MKII

Super 1000 Zoids[]

Brachios was released in Europe in 1988, under the name Dramadon. There was no change with the Japanese version, apart from the packaging.

Zoids (1999)[]

Njrbrachios

1999 Brachios

The Brachios was released as a part of the Zoids (1999) line. It was introduced in 1999. The Zoid had a few color variations from its Zoids (1983) counterpart, being a brighter red and now more gray instead of dull silver, but is otherwise, identical.

Zoids: Build Customize Mobilize[]

The Brachios was released as part of the Zoids: Build Customize Mobilize line, under the name "Brachiosaur"[5]. There were no changes aside from packaging. The American release was Hasbro-branded.

Related Zoids[]

Dark Nessios[]

Dark Nessios

RCZ Dark Nessios

Released under the new Rebirth Century line, the GRZ-004 Dark Nessios, a new Guylos Empire Zoid is actually a Brachios with customized legs. Coincidentally, it bears a resemblance to the customized Brachios called "Plesios" seen in the Zoids: Chaotic Century manga.

References[]

  1. キラーバイトファング
  2. 対ゾイド衝撃砲
  3. 80mm地対空ビーム砲
  4. TEZ20mm2連装リニアレーザーガン
  5. See: Instruction Manual
Advertisement