Brachios

Brachios
OJR Brachios
EZ-012 Brachiosaurus Type Zenebas/Guylos Empire
Crew	1
Weight	48.8 tons
Depth	12.6 m
Height	12.6 m
Maximum Speed	140 km/h (86 mph)
Weapons	Killer Bite Fang, Anti-Zoid Shock Cannon, 80mm Anti-aircraft Beam Cannon, TEZ 20mm 2-barrel Laser Gun
Equipment	Solar Generator

The Brachios 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 a Brachiosaur-type Zoid used by the Guylos Empire. While the Brachios is amphibious and considered one of the Zenebas Empire's finest aquatic combat platforms, it is not actually submersible, lacking the air supply required for prolonged stays under the surface. This is where the design of the Brachios shines through. The head and long neck act as a periscope and snorkel, allowing this Zoid to stay underwater while still remaining a threat to both land and sea-going zoids. While its design puts it at a disadvantage on land compared to many other Zoids, the unit's versatility was well appreciated by the Zenebas Empire, as well as the Guylos.

Battle Story Appearances

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

Japanese box art

Japanese box art

Japanese box art (back)

Hasbro box art

Dark Nessios box art

Dramadon box art

Zoids (1983)

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.

Prototype Brachios

Brachios MKII (Newtype)

TOMY released a new variant of the Brachios in 1988 replacing the current one. Known as the Brachios MKII (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 MKII Prototype

A prototype of the Brachios MKII 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 MKII released in 1988.

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)

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". There were no changes aside from packaging. The American release was Hasbro-branded.

Related Zoids

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.

List of Zoids

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