Ez8 stands for "Extra Zero-8", a reference to the 08th Mobile Team to which the MS belonged. This special MS was born of a large-scale modification of the Gundam Ground Type. The Gundam Ground Type was itself created using leftover components from the development of the Gundam, meaning it lacked official spare parts, and thus the Ez8 also used parts from the GM Ground Type and junk parts acquired on-site for its enhanced modifications that better reflected the requirements of those actually fighting on the frontlines. The characteristic V-shaped antenna of the Gundam types was changed to a sturdier, higher performance rod antenna. Furthermore, the limited firing arc of fixed weapons was addressed by allowing them to swivel around, and by moving them to the head, which had the greatest range of movement.
Reduced load on legs when landing. -20% after jumping. -10% after evasive maneuver. -1% to recovery time from load on legs.
Quick Boost LV2
-20% to charge time when jumping.
Emergency Evasion Controller LV1
Pressing Boost twice causes the MS to perform an evasive move and overheating the thrusters.
High Performance Balancer LV1
Allows the MS to cancel landing and thrust recovery animations by using Melee Attacks or Tackles.
Melee Combo Controller LV1
Allows for a 2-attack melee combo. 2nd attack has reduced damage.
High Performance Radar LV1
Increases Radar range from 300m to 350m.
Shield Tackle LV1
Doubles tackle damage from 600 (+5% per MS level) to 1200 (+5% per MS level). Bonus damage is lost if shield is destroyed.
Hangar Upgrades[]
LV1
+100 Shield HP (160)
+1 Thrusters (330)
+1 to Part Slots (610)
+1 Melee Boost (1110)
+1000 Shield HP (2220)
+4 Melee Boost (3330)
LV2
+100 Shield HP (200)
+1 Thrusters (400)
+1 to Part Slots (610)
+1 Melee Boost (1340)
+1000 Shield HP (-)
+4 Melee Boost (-)
LV3
+100 Shield HP (230)
+1 Thrusters (460)
+1 to Part Slots (850)
+1 Melee Boost (1550)
+1000 Shield HP (-)
+4 Melee Boost (-)
LV4
+200 Shield HP (260)
+2 Thrusters (520)
+2 to Part Slots (960)
+2 Melee Boost (1750)
+1000 Shield HP (3500)
+4 Melee Boost (5250)
LV5
+200 Shield HP (290)
+2 Thrusters (580)
+2 to Part Slots (1070)
+2 Melee Boost (1960)
+1000 Shield HP (-)
+4 Melee Boost (-)
LV6
LV7
LV8
Notes[]
A free LV.1 could've be obtained and picked up from the Rewards Center by redeeming a code packaged with the Gundam Universe Series 3/3rd Wave figures Strike Gundam, Wing Gundam Zero (EW), or Gundam Ez8.