Federation's Resupply Ship, Amuro's Anguish: C-88 'Medea' Medium Transport

Continuing the completion project for mass-produced mobile suits in the Gundam UC universe, today we present the assembly version of the Federation's C-88 'Medea' Medium Transport. Designed with segmented parts, minimal supports, standardized connectors, and keyed connections to prevent incorrect assembly have all been taken into consideration, making assembly exceptionally easy. For material selection, PETG is recommended; when using PLA, the landing gear tenons under the wing are prone to breaking along the layer lines under strong force, so please assemble with care, and if necessary, trim or scrape the connection points.

Speaking of this aircraft, fellow enthusiasts will surely find it familiar; even the love life of the main protagonist is somewhat intertwined with it. We look forward to your download, completing the supporting cast of your forces.

Medea is a medium transport aircraft widely utilized by the Earth Federation Forces during the One Year War, tasked with transportation and resupply duties, operating actively across all fronts.

The Medea is equipped with six turboprop engines and vertical propellers, enabling convenient and rapid short take-offs and landings. When necessary, it can directly drop its cargo containers onto the battlefield. However, its most common use involves two Medeas performing a single squad's airdrop mission. Throughout the war, the Medea, with its excellent adaptability and superior logistical capabilities, made significant contributions to the Federation Forces' victory on Earth.

The later-stage C-88 Medea Kai, from the One Year War, increased its engine count to eight, boosting engine output and speed. Its aerodynamic design was also improved, allowing for a maximum payload of over 200 tons, sometimes even enabling forced high-altitude, high-speed airdrops of three Mobile Suits at once.

Furthermore, it is imperative to mention the Medea's most crucial pilot, Matilda Ajan, who served as the commander of the Medea supply unit. Under a special directive from General Revil, she transported substantial supplies to the White Base without any escort.

Her unwavering conviction in her mission fostered a profound attachment to the White Base, transforming its dire isolation into an oasis with her resupply, quenching the thirst of its crew. Furthermore, her striking beauty made her the dream object of affection for many male crew members aboard the White Base, including Amuro Ray.

Upon the White Base's arrival in Asia, Matilda ordered it to proceed to Ukraine to participate in the Odessa campaign. En route, however, the White Base was ambushed by the Zeon ace unit, the Black Tri-Stars. To protect the White Base, Matilda piloted the Medea directly into the Black Tri-Stars, but her efforts were met with a counterattack from Ortega, a member of the Black Tri-Stars, resulting in the Medea's cockpit being destroyed and its subsequent crash, leading to Matilda's demise.

Subsequently, Amuro encountered Matilda's fiancé, Lieutenant Woody Malden, at Jaburo and apologized for his inability to protect her. However, Woody did not fault Amuro, understanding that such events are inherent to war and that Matilda had protected the cherished friends of the White Base.

Conversely, in the novelization, Matilda ultimately did not perish but instead survived the One Year War.