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Mechagodzilla (メカゴジラ refers to multiple Mekagojira)mechas that appeared throughout the main IDW Publishing continuity consisting of Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters, Godzilla, and Godzilla: Rulers of Earth.
The first Mechagodzilla, hastily built in Detroit as a patriotic anti-Godzilla weapon, would run amok before breaking down in a forest. It was found by soldier Steven Woods and the young orphan girl Allie, who managed to reactivate it and used it to save Washington, D.C. from Godzilla and King Ghidorah. The second Mechagodzilla, built by billionaire Daniel Malmon as an improved version of the original design, would be stolen by the Monster Kill Crew to liberate monsters from Monster Island to help battle an invasion of space monsters and helped defeat SpaceGodzilla in New York City. The Counter-Kaiju Reaction Forces would rebuild Mechagodzilla based on the previous incarnation, and added it to their roster of anti-kaiju weaponry under the name "Kiryu." The last Mechagodzilla model would be mass-produced in Russia by disguised members of the Cryog race for their invasion of Earth. At least one unit survived the battle for Earth that followed.
Name
Mechagodzilla's name is a combination of "mecha," which is derived from "mechanical," and "Godzilla" (ゴジラ. Gojira)
Design
All three of the suitmation Mechagodzilla designs were used in IDW's storyline. The Detroit Mechagodzilla used in Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters based on the Heisei incarnation with the addition of "MG" insignia on his pectorals and patriotic stars on his elbows that faded away not long after his berserk rampage. In Godzilla, Mechagodzilla, who uses Kiryu's design but is still referred to as "Mechagodzilla," utilizes his Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla backpack in Godzilla. In Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, Mechagodzilla is referred to as "Kiryu" and bears his Godzilla: Tokyo SOS backpack in Godzilla: Rulers of Earth. The mass-produced Russian/Cryog Mechagodzillas seen in Rulers of Earth utilize the Showa design, with them being distinguished from each other through numbered shoulder insignia similar to those seen on Mechagodzilla 2.
Personality
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Origins
The first Mechagodzilla was built by the United States as an anti-Godzilla weapon about a month after Godzilla's first appearance in Japan and his subsequent arrival in North America. Seeing an opportunity for this weapon to revitalize the Rust Belt's production facilities and economy, President Ogden had Mechagodzilla's construction take place in Detroit, Michigan. However, the rushed construction of the mecha resulted in its faulty AI programming running haywire, leading it to become another rampaging monster.
Several years after the events of Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters, billionaire eccentric Daniel Malmon purchased X-rays the U.S. government took of Godzilla during his time trapped underneath a mountain range and used the information to build a second Mechagodzilla. Eventually, the machine was commandeered by the Counter-Kaiju Reaction forces and used alongside their other mecha, MOGUERA, to control the appearance of kaiju around the world.
One of the Cryogs posed as a Russian billionaire who would mass produce more cheaper Mechagodzillas as a ploy to "help defend cities from Kaiju."
History
- Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters #6, 8-10, 12 (2011-2012)
- Godzilla #5, 10–12 (2012-2013)
- Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #1, 5, 11–17, 25 (2013-2015)
Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters
Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters issue 6
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Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters issue 8
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Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters issue 9
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Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters issue 10
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Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters issue 12
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Godzilla (IDW comic)
"The Mission is a Giant Monster"
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"His Whole Life Was a Million-to-One Shot"
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"The War's Not Over Until the Last Monster Goes Home!"
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"This Time He's Fighting For His Life"
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Godzilla: Rulers of Earth
"In the Court of the King"
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"Captive"
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"The Devils and the Deep"
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"As Above, So Below"
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"Changing of the Guard"
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"Strangers"
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"Hunting Party"
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"King for a Day"
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"Space and Time"
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"End"
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Abilities
Weaponry
All four different Mechagodzillas are equipped with most of their respective film-originating inspirations' weaponry.
The Detroit Mechagodzilla retains the Heisei Mechagodzilla’s Mega Buster, Laser Cannons, Shock Anchors, Paralyzer Missiles, Plasma Grenade, Diamond Coating (minus the back), Flight Capabilities, and High Power Maser Cannons.
The second Mechagodzilla bears much of Kiryu's weaponry, except for the Mega Buster taking the place of the Twin Maser Cannon.
The Rulers of Earth Kiryu retains his film counterpart’s Twin Maser Cannon, Railguns, Back Unit, Multiple Interlocking Rockets, Multipurpose Guided Missiles, Spiral Claw, Wire, and of course, the Absolute Zero Cannon.
The Cryogs’ Mechagodzillas retain their film counterpart’s Space Beams, Finger Missiles, Cross Attack Beam, Flight Capabilities, Head Rotation, and Neo Defense Barrier.
Text-to-Speech Speaker
The second Mechagodzilla possesses an ability to convert text-to-speech as it permitted Harrison speak to his father through the Mecha's speakers.
Physical Abilities
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Durability
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Intelligence
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Weaknesses
The Detroit Mechagodzilla's diamond coating only protected the front half of the machine, as covering the back half was deemed too costly compared to the likelihood of attack and less likely chance of attacking from behind. Godzilla's atomic breath struck the back of Mechagodzilla's head, causing its onboard AI to go haywire and attack human cities.
The second Mechagodzilla was damaged after loosing a Beam-Fight. When Harrison took control of Mechagodzilla, he was unable to use most of its weaponry due to repairs from its previous battle still being required, though Asuka Hikari managed to bring some back online. This Mechagodzilla also occasionally required time to recharge. This Mechagodzilla was rendered inoperable when one of Keizer Ghidorah's gravity beams struck it and the accumulated damage proved too much.
The Cryogs' Mechagodzillas were incapable of operating in space, immediately freezing over when they were deployed to fight SpaceGodzilla, allowing him to easily destroy them.
Two Mechagodzillas become frozen in the vacuum of outer space, rendering them helpless against SpaceGodzilla's attack
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Gallery
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Trivia
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