Gundam IBO Mechanical Profiles - Gundam Frame

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Gundam Bael

Model number: ASW-G-01
Overall height: 18.0m
Base weight: 30.0t

[Season 2]

The first of the Gundam-type mobile suits, 72 machines built to utilize the Alaya-Vijnana system in order to fight back against the Mobile Armors that had already exterminated a quarter of humanity. The Gundam Frame was also distinct for being equipped with a pair of Ahab Reactors, an excessive amount of power generation for a single MS, for producing instantaneous bursts of power during the rare opportunities to land clean blows on Mobile Armors in order to ensure a lethal blow.

In the hands of Agnika Kaieru the Bael would play a lead role in ending the Calamity War and afterward became a symbol of Gjallarhorn, which was founded to supervise the post-war world. It has been enshrined beneath Vingolf, the organization's Earth headquarters, where it lay untouched for centuries. Bael remains armed and configured as it was when Agnika lived, even retaining its War-era cockpit with an installed A/V system.

Bael is equipped with a pair of thruster wings that give it great mobility, but in most respects it is no different from any other Gundam Frame. Indeed, in terms of performance it is a little inferior to the repeatedly upgraded Gundams Barbatos and Kimaris of the modern era. Its true strength lies in the symbolic power it commands within Gjallarhorn, and in turn by its pilot. One who can successfully activate the Bael is said to have the approval of Agnika's 'soul', a prestige that even the Seven Stars are hypothetically subordinate to.

Armaments:

Electromagnetic Cannon: A compact railgun built into each thruster wing. Since the wings are articulated each cannon has an acceptable field of fire, but their effectiveness is lacking against nanolaminate armor.

Bael Swords: A pair of unbreakable swords forged from a rare material, symbolizing the strength of Agnika Kaieru who needed no other weapons. While lightweight the blades are more than capable of slicing straight through armor and frame alike. They're sheathed in a blade holder attached to the rear skirt armor, which employs movable arms to enhance the speed of drawing the swords.

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Gundam Barbatos

Model number: ASW-G-08
Overall height: 18.0m, 18.8m (6th Form)
Base weight: 28.5t, 30.5t (6th Form)

[Season 1]

One of the 72 units built on the Gundam Frame during the Calamity War. While possessing the same high output and mobility as all Gundams due to their two Ahab Reactors, Barbatos' design in particular placed emphasis on extreme versatility. It is capable of mounting all sorts of equipment and adapting to any situation as necessary, particularly with the sub-arm equipped, universal hardpoint backpack.

It was discovered in the modern era on Mars in a badly degraded state by Chryse Guard Security. Company president Maruba Arkay briefly considers using it in combat and purchases a small stock of weaponry, but in the end he chooses instead to not risk Gjallarhorn's attention. Barbatos was subsequently placed in a hangar below CGS' base and used as a power source for the facilities.

1st Form: Circumstances later saw CGS' Third Division throwing the Gundam into combat, although they had to compensate for its incomplete cockpit by installing an Alaya-Vijnana system from one of their Mobile Worker units. The machine was in a terrible state, lacking proper shoulder armoring, and hadn't seen regular maintenance for ages.

2nd Form: Several successful battles and the establishment of the Tekkadan later, the team were able to enhance Barbatos with captured enemy parts. Salvaging a set of Graze shoulder armoring, the mechanics repurposed and equipped them onto the Gundam. It eventually lost the gauntlet and left arm plating during pitched battle with Gjallarhorn.

3rd Form: Ill-suited to properly repairing and maintaining the ancient Mobile Suit, the Tekkadan's mechanic team patched the machine's left arm back together and equipped it with a captured Wire Claw to make up for the loss of gear. The machine's performance was impacted during a difficult encounter with the Turbines group, where it took even more damage the crew wasn't prepared to fix.

4th Form: It was only after their alliance with Teiwaz that Barbatos was able to be properly refurbished, using a properly trained crew of engineers and Calamity War-era records on the Gundam itself. The machine was restored to its original appearance, with its frame and reactor output nearing their War specifications.

5th Form (1): A series of adaptive modifications for battle on the approach to Earth. Its arms, previously damaged, have been reinforced with heavier plating reminiscent of its old gauntlet. During the space drop operation it's equipped with a pair of captured Schwalbe Graze binders and reactive armor for combating the Kimaris.

5th Form (2): Following Mikazuki's improvised re-entry method, the Barbatos would need to once again undergo maintenance and the damaged Schwalbe Graze binders are removed. Under Eco Turbine's initiative, adjustments to the leg suspension and the addition of a new set of feet have improved the suit's mobility and balance under Earth's gravity.

6th Form: A set of enhancements made for the push into Edmonton. A new chest plate better protects the Gundam's cockpit, and the shoulders have been replaced with a set captured from a Graze Ritter. A revised pair of boosters have replaced the old hip thrusters. Although it loses a bit of mobility overall, the additional armor allows the Barbatos to endure longer periods of combat without resupply.

Armaments:

300mm Smoothbore Gun/60mm Machine Gun: A folding rifle usually deployed using a backpack sub-arm. It is intended for outer space as it maximizes projectile power over accuracy, but the Alaya-Vijnana can alleviate the weapon's shortcomings. Due to the proliferation of nanolaminate armor it struggles to land a killing blow at range, so it is typically used to disrupt and knock enemy units off balance. For supplementary fire it has an underslung machine gun. Used by 2nd~5th Forms.

400mm Mortar: A two-round mortar originally designed for the Kutan Type-III, but wound up equipped on Barbatos instead. Mounted on either forearm, flipping forward to fire. Used by the 5th Form.

170mm Autocannon: Ideally suited for close combat. Mounted on either forearm, paired with or replacing the mortars. Used by the 5th & 6th Forms.

Mace/Pile Bunker: A super-heavy melee weapon produced from the same hardened alloy as Mobile Suit frames. Hidden in the head of the mace is a pile driver, which propels massive stakes into the target. Used by 1st~5th Forms.

Large Special Mace, 2: Nicknamed the "Wrench Mace", this weapon was delivered to the Tekkadan by the Montag Company. Heavier and more unwieldy than Barbatos' previous weapon, it can struggle to land a blow on agile opponents. The head of the mace opens up into a large clamp, allowing it to restrain enemies or tear through them with the internally-mounted chainsaw. Used by the 5th & 6th Forms.

Long Sword, 2: A lightweight blade used for MS training by Teiwaz. Shortly after procuring one the Tekkadan had it modified to better fit Barbatos' hands and improve its effectiveness. While normally it struggles against armor, a proper swing with the Gundam's output behind it is capable of slicing through MS frames. Used by 4th~6th Forms.

Gauntlet: A piece of defensive gear already equipped when the machine was discovered on Mars. While thought to be part of Barbatos' original equipment the truth is unclear. Used by the 1st & 2nd Forms.

GR-Es02 Wire Claw: A piece of equipment captured from a Schwalbe Graze. A propelled grappling claw used for things such as restraining enemy mobile suits, clinging to ship hulls, and etc. Used by the 3rd Form.

Gundam Barbatos Lupus

Model number: ASW-G-08
Overall height: 19.0m
Base weight: 31.2t

[Season 2]

Having accumulated too much damage to simply be repaired by the Tekkadan, the Barbatos was instead placed in Teiwaz's care for a complete overhaul. The frame has been completely refurbished and some parts replaced with Teiwaz reproductions, which has the side benefit of improving its movability.

Mikazuki's combat data played a vital role in optimizing the design, resulting in something that seems more biological than mechanical. Barbatos' frame has been tuned to as closely match its reaction speed and mobility to his senses as possible, strengthening the bond between pilot and mobile suit through the Alaya-Vijnana system.

The Gundam's arms have been lengthened as part of this process, while the fingertips have been armored to protect from incidental damage. Due to Mikazuki excelling at close quarters with blunt, heavy weaponry, the usage of handheld firearms have been minimized and instead the Lupus primarily uses exchangeable firearms that are equipped on its forearms for ranged combat.

While the Lupus' redesigned armoring is comparatively light, it makes more effective use of curved surfaces to reduce the impact of ranged weaponry as it closes into melee range with opponents. Its waist boosters are patterned after those used by Barbatos' 5th and 6th forms, while the modified leg suspension has been retained as standard configuration to maintain the unit's versatility in all environments.

Armaments:

Large Railgun: A large, high-powered cannon usually deployed using a backpack sub-arm. It has excellent handling despite its large size, with a sub-grip on either side of the weapon. The barrel of the railgun slides forward only when it is in use, allowing it to be carried in a compact form.

Arm 200mm Gun/20mm Machine Gun: Lightweight guns than can be mounted on either forearm. While smaller than the smoothbore gun previously used by Barbatos, they have a much higher rate of fire and can be operated hands-free. The barrels swivel forward to fire and use the rail slide to absorb recoil, minimizing their influence on the Gundam when in use. A small pair of supplementary machine guns are built-in near the sensor part.

Arm Rocket Launcher/20mm Machine Gun: Large caliber rocket launchers that can be mounted on either forearm in the same manner as the 200mm guns. These weapons have incredible stopping power, but a slow rate of fire and incredible recoil makes them best suited to mid-ranged combat. A small pair of supplementary machine guns are built-in near the sensor part.

Sword Mace: A heavy melee weapon produced by Teiwaz, its size and weight designed to avoid compromising Lupus' mobility. Unlike a conventional sword, the sword mace deals damage by chopping rather than slicing.

Twin Maces/Pile Bunker: A pair of smaller weapons reminiscent of Barbatos' original mace. Hidden in the head of each mace is a pile driver, which propels massive stakes into the target. While smaller than the Sword Mace, they're better suited for mass combats against many enemies.

Variable Maces: A pair of small maces, with fold out claws to catch the target on impact. When not in use they can fold up for storage.

Anti-Ship Lance Mace: A lance-shaped mace designed for attacking battleships. Featured in the Gundam Versus video game.

Sword: A reforged model of sword created by Teiwaz for Lupus. Made from the same hardened alloy as MS frames, its sharpness makes it ideal for slicing blows that cut right through enemy armor.

Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex

Model number: ASW-G-08
Overall height: 19.0m
Base weight: 32.1t

[Season 2]

Owing to the massive damage Lupus suffered in battle with the Hashmal, the Gundam was transported back to Saisei for repair and overhaul. Mikazauki's combat data against the MA has been sampled in order to better pattern the machine after his close combat style, resulting in the machine's bestial appearance. The arms have been further lengthened and reinforced, while weapons have been installed throughout its body.

The Hashmal's wired blade has been repaired and transplanted onto Barbatos' back as a unique new weapon, controlled by the pilot like another limb via the Alaya-Vijnana system. The sub-arms that were traditionally part of the Gundam's backpack structure have been moved to the Rex's forearms to supplement its oversized manipulators, unfolding at the elbows when in use. They're able to handle weapons and possess enough strength to grapple with enemy machines.

In response to Mikazuki's mounting injuries the Rex's cockpit structure has been modified to open from the front, so that it is easier for him to receive assistance in boarding the machine. In attempting to match his new level of compatibility with Barbatos through the Alaya-Vijnana system, the frame's reaction speed has been pushed to the theoretical limit. Mikazuki feels every joint of the Gundam's frame as if they were his own.

Armaments:

Large Railgun: A large, high-powered cannon. It has excellent handling despite its large size, with a sub-grip on either side of the weapon. The barrel of the railgun slides forward only when it is in use, allowing it to be carried in a compact form. Featured in the Gundam Extreme Versus 2 video game.

300mm Smoothbore Gun/60mm Machine Gun: The same folding rifle previously used by Barbatos. While it prioritizes power over accuracy, use of the Alaya-Vijnana can account for the weapon's shortcomings. Due to the proliferation of nanolaminate armor it struggles to land a killing blow at range, so it is typically used to disrupt and knock enemy units off balance. For supplementary fire it has an underslung machine gun. Featured in the Gundam Extreme Versus 2 video game.

Arm 200mm Gun: Ranged weapons with a high rate of fire, located at the base of the wrists. Unlike the model used by Lupus, Rex's are mounted internally as part of the frame and can't be removed.

Ultra-Large Mace/Pile Bunker, 2: A gigantic mace developed by Teiwaz with anti-battleship usage in mind. Hidden in the head of the mace and the bottom of the handle are pile drivers, which propel massive stakes into the target. The telescoping handle can adjust in response to the needs of the pilot, or to make the mace compact for storage on the rear skirt armor.

Rex Nails, 2: The Barbatos' new fingers and toes are made from the same obscure material as the Valkyrja Blades, giving them tremendous cutting power.

Variable Maces: A pair of small maces, with fold out claws to catch the target on impact. When not in use they can fold up for storage. Featured in the Gundam Extreme Versus 2 video game.

Long Sword: A lightweight blade used for MS training by Teiwaz. Shortly after procuring one the Tekkadan had it modified to better fit Barbatos' hands and improve its effectiveness. While normally it struggles against armor, a proper swing with the Gundam's output behind it is capable of slicing through MS frames. Featured in the Gundam Extreme Versus 2 video game.

Heel Bunker: A pile bunker is installed in each of Rex's heels, driving large stakes into the target.

Tail Blade: A large blade mounted to the back by a thick cable. The wire was salvaged from the remains of the Hashmal, and uses electrical currents to alter the viscosity of the material in order to bend in any direction.

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Gundam Gusion

Model number: ASW-G-11
Overall height: 18.0m
Base weight: 44.4t

[Season 1]

The Gusion is one of only 26 Gundam Frames known to still exist in the modern era. It was discovered long after the war in a treacherous debris zone, created by the pull of its pair of Ahab Reactors. It passed between one pirate group after another, before finally ending up in the hands of the Brewers. It would be claimed by Kudal Cadel, commander of the Brewers' Mobile Suit forces, as his personal machine.

The Brewers looked at the massive output of the Gusion's twin reactors and saw opportunity. They would have the Gusion extensively remodeled, with super heavy armoring and the largest caliber weapons yet equipped on a mobile suit. The frame would be crudely chopped up and fitted with extensions to create more internal space, resulting in a massive, almost hunchbacked appearance that barely resembled a Gundam Frame, much less the Gusion's original form.

In battle the new Gusion carelessly plows through enemy lines, effortlessly shrugging off even anti-aircraft fire with ease and crushing opposition with its own heavy weaponry. The Gundam Frame's inherent versatility has been squandered but the Brewers consider it inconsequential since they're space pirates; they have no intention of operating within gravity anyway. Its one failing is a poor operational range: even with the addition of internal propellant tanks the Gusion has a very high rate of fuel consumption.

Whether the unit's original cockpit survived or not, it has been replaced with one resembling the Rodi series' as Kudal is incapable of using the Alaya-Vijnana system. This loss of the machine's true potential would prove fateful when, combined with Kudal's own lack of ability, it would meet its end of the hands of the Tekkadan's Gundam Barbatos. The Gusion would later be salvaged by the Tekkadan and made Akihiro Altland's new unit at his own request.

Armaments:

Vulcans: Mounted in the head. A variety of ammo types seem to be loaded, including signal flares.

90mm Submachine Gun: A lightweight, easy to use machine gun in wide circulation. The Brewers use it as standard equipment among their MS forces due to its low cost. There's a sliding stock on the rear of the weapon, and it can be stored on the rear skirt armor.

400mm Buster Anchors: Four high-caliber cannons built into the Gusion's massive torso. Their shells are powerful enough to threaten even battleship armoring during an assault. The weapons are not without their drawbacks, suffering from short effective range, only being able to target enemies directly in front of the Gusion, and generating so much heat while firing that the nanolaminate armor around the barrels is peeled away.

Gusion Hammer: A super-massive melee weapon that weighs more than 15t on its own. Thrusters in the head of the hammer help guide its swings and enhance impact force. When not in use it can be carried on the unit's back hardpoint.

Gusion Chopper: A small hatchet with a pair of built in thrusters to enhance impact force. When not in use it can be stored on the rear skirt armor.

Gusion Axe, 2: A long-handled axe with a spiked hammer mounted on the head of the shaft. The hammer is actually attached by a chain and can be extended to serve as a morning star, giving it a deceptively long reach. When not in use it can be carried on the unit's back hardpoint.

Grenades: A pair of grenades are stored on the underside of each hip.

Gundam Gusion Rebake

Model number: ASW-G-11
Overall height: 18.0m
Base weight: 35.1t

[Season 1]

A dramatically refurbished version of the Gusion by the Turbines group, after it was confiscated from the defeated Brewers. The speed of its assembly owes to the use of spare parts from the Gundam Barbatos, as well as creative repurposing of the Gusion's armor plates. Its bifurcated cockpit has been replaced with one taken from a Graze, and equipped with an Alaya-Vijnana system salvaged from a Man Rodi. With a pilot like Akihiro at the controls, the Gusion can once again perform at its full potential.

The rechristened Gusion Rebake has reclaimed its versatility; where the Brewers' Gusion was too heavy for use within gravity, the Rebake is able to operate in any environment and is ready for the Tekkadan's descent to Earth's surface. Though the machine now strongly resembles the Barbatos some vestiges of its old configuration remain: the Gusion's leg armoring have been mounted on the Rebake's backpack as booster pods, and its incredibly thick back armor has been crafted into a potent shield carried as the rear skirt.

In normal mode, the Rebake is configured for short to mid-range combat. While not as stupidly durable as its previous incarnation, the Gundam is more than capable of using its high output to overpower enemies. The booster pods hide another surprise: a pair of fully articulated sub-arms, crafted from salvaged Graze parts. These arms, controlled with help from the Alaya-Vijnana, are fully capable of wielding melee weapons or even using the Rebake's rifle with a high degree of accuracy.

By transforming into aiming mode the potent sensors in the Gundam's head are able to operate at full output and the machine transitions into a long-range support state. With assistance from the Alaya-Vijnana, in this mode the pilot can see beyond the normal limits of human visual range and even perceive things naked to the human eye, such as the flow of electromagnetic waves. By mastering these two configurations, the Gusion Rebake can handle any sort of combat situation.

Armaments:

120mm Long Range Rifle: A modified version of the Graze's GR-W01, featuring an extended barrel and an added scope. It has improved long range accuracy, but its rate of fire has decreased. When not in use it can be disassembled and stored on the rear skirt.

300mm Smoothbore Gun/60mm Machine Gun: The same folding rifle previously used by Barbatos. While it prioritizes power over accuracy, use of the Rebake's aiming mode and Alaya-Vijnana can account for the weapon's shortcomings. Due to the proliferation of nanolaminate armor it struggles to land a killing blow at range, so it is typically used to disrupt and knock enemy units off balance. For supplementary fire it has an underslung machine gun.

Gusion Rebake Halberd, 2/Pile Bunker: A heavy melee weapon with a collapsible shaft. As a halberd it has longer reach and greater cutting power, while as an axe it is better suited for extremely close combat or use as a thrown projectile. Hidden in the head of the shaft is a pile driver, which propels massive stakes into the target.

Gusion Chopper: A small hatchet with a pair of built in thrusters to enhance impact force.

Shield: The last vestige of the heavyweight armoring of the Brewers' Gusion, transformed into a thick slab of armor. When carried on an arm as a shield it has even withstood the full force impact of the Kimaris's lance, and when mounted as the rear skirt armoring it provides the Rebake with additional thrusters. There's a small hardpoint on the inside of the shield, usually carrying one of the Gundam's melee weapons when not in use.

Gundam Gusion Rebake Full City

Model number: ASW-G-11
Overall height: 18.2m
Base weight: 36.5t

[Season 2]

Having accumulated considerable damage over many battles, the Gusion was finally allowed a reprieve once the Tekkadan began expanding its MS forces. Placed in Teiwaz's care, the Gundam received a complete overhaul by blending Calamity War mechanical data and Akihiro's own combat records. The Full City is thus a hybrid design combining the old and new, optimized for its pilot's preference for close quarters combat.

The exterior and equipment have been completely redesigned but the form and functionality of its predecessor have been retained. The energy transfer rate of the frame's pair of reactors have been improved to enhance the machine's output and overall strength, as exemplified by the crushing power of the scissors. The Full City would prove to be a highly versatile machine due to its balance of close combat and support capabilities, the utility of the sub-arms, and its wide array of weapon options.

Armaments:

120mm Long Range Rifle: A modified version of the Graze's GR-W01, featuring an extended barrel and an added scope. It has improved long range accuracy, but its rate of fire has decreased. Owing to the potency of the high-sensitivity head sensor, the rifle's accuracy does not degrade even when the Gusion is using four at once.

Railgun: A long-barreled rifle that is part of the new long-distance flight backpack unit. It can be used both when mounted as the nose of the backpack unit, or by hand after the Gusion has ejected the equipment.

300mm Smoothbore Gun/60mm Machine Gun: The same folding rifle previously used by Barbatos. While it prioritizes power over accuracy, use of the Full City's sight mode and Alaya-Vijnana can account for the weapon's shortcomings. Due to the proliferation of nanolaminate armor it struggles to land a killing blow at range, so it is typically used to disrupt and knock enemy units off balance. For supplementary fire it has an underslung machine gun.

Rocket Launcher: A single shot rocket launcher built into each forearm. Because they obstruct the launcher tubes, the knuckle guards must be deployed before the rockets can be fired. While they cannot destroy an enemy Mobile Suit at range, a good shot can damage or disorient an opponent in order to set up subsequent attacks.

???: Guns that can be mounted on the forearms. Featured in the Gundam Try Age video game.

Gusion Rebake Halberd, 2/Pile Bunker: A heavy melee weapon with a collapsible shaft. As a halberd it has longer reach and greater cutting power, while as an axe it is better suited for extremely close combat or use as a thrown projectile. Hidden in the head of the shaft is a pile driver, which propels massive stakes into the target.

Knuckle Guard, 2: Additional armoring that enhance Gusion's offensive and defensive strength, particularly in close quarters combat. When not deployed they're stored inside the forearms, alongside the rocket launcher tubes. Additionally, the armor plates that cover the sub-arms when not in use can rotate forward to serve as a second pair of knuckle guards in close combat.

Large Shield/Scissors: The rear skirt armor can be used as a large shield, or transform into a two-handed crushing melee weapon.

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Gundam Astaroth Origin

Model number: ASW-G-29
Overall height: 18.5m
Base weight: 32.2t

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A Gundam recovered after the war by Gjallarhorn's Warren family, from a battlefield on the moon. It was subsequently passed down from generation to generation for nearly 300 years, until the family's fortunes were marred by scandal. The Astaroth was sold off piece by piece until only the frame remained, which wound up in the possession of Ted Morugaton of the Tanto Tempo mafia.

Despite being the same machine, Astaroth Origin dramatically differs in form and function from the Astaroth being used in the modern era. By unfolding the variable blade shields on its shoulders and shifting the backpack stabilizer it enters Flight Mode, granting it significant solo long-distance travel capability. While in this state it is capable of flying within atmosphere at high altitudes, and gliding for extended periods.

Recovering the Gundam and restoring it to this state is the ambition of Volco Warren, hoping his family will mirror its recovery. Since much of Astaroth's equipment was manufactured with Calamity War-era technology, unfortunately it isn't as simple as reproducing the missing parts. Instead Volco has been forced to try and track down the original parts and retrieve them with Argi's aid.

Armaments:

150mm Shotgun: Short effective range, but Astaroth's high mobility makes it more flexible than expected. Stored on left hip armor equipment rack.

y Nanolaminate Sword: Handheld weapon that attaches to the right arm's energy transmission cable. Compressed Ahab Particles transferred through this connection induce a gamma nanolaminate reaction on the blade's surface, which can destroy nanolaminate armor on contact. Even during the Calamity War this technology was difficult to implement, and the ability to produce it has since been lost.

Sledgehammer: Large bashing weapon that also functions as the sword's sheath. Stored on left hip when not in use.

Gundam Astaroth

Model number: ASW-G-29
Overall height: 18.2m
Base weight: 30.6t

[Gekko]

The Gundam's state after being acquired by Tanto Tempo. Aside from the head, a replica constructed using remaining data, the rest of the Astaroth's missing parts have been replaced with those taken from other mobile suits like the Spinner Rodi. As a result it is a patchwork machine that no longer resembles its original form. Its center of gravity has been negatively impacted by the remodeling, so the "boost armor" mounted on its hips also assist in balancing the Gundam.

The unit boasts several other unusual features, like the oversized "sub-knuckle" manipulator partially constructed from Hyakuren parts. Although Astaroth is not equipped with an Alaya-Vijnana, it has a neural interface that Argi can connect his prosthetic arm to in order to supplement his piloting skills. The unique energy transmission system in the frame's right arm has gone unused, as the associated equipment has all been lost.

Following the end of the Tanto Tempo schism, the Astaroth was remodeled using Origin parts reclaimed from the Kallisto and Gundam Vual. The Gundam has been restored to roughly 82% of its original configuration, but things take a turn for the disastrous when Nanao Nanorina steals the Astaroth from Argi and Volco. The duo would go on to search for the missing unit for six months, before it resurfaced in the Jupiter Sphere.

Armaments:

Rifle: Handheld rifle furnished by the Warren family.

210mm Anti-Materiel Rifle: A potent rifle longer than many MS are tall. It can be used either by hand or better stabilized mounted on the Gundam's waist, although this necessitates removing one of the boost armor. A bipod is mounted under the barrel, allowing stable fire should there be terrain to set it up on.

Demolition Knife: A folding blade that is longer than the Astaroth is tall. The folding blade allows for some improvised combat maneuvers, but the joint is also a structural weakness that can be exploited by canny opponents. A secondary grip is equipped to help in wielding the blade, and when not in use the weapon can be carried on the backpack.

Knife: A small, easy to handle melee weapon best suited for precision strikes against joints and armor gaps. One is stored in each boost armor.

Panzerfaust: A pair of these rocket-propelled explosives can be stored in a rack mounted on Astaroth's backpack.

Sub-Knuckle: A large "shield" built from scrap parts, mounted on the left arm. An oversized manipulator is installed to help wield the Demolition Knife.

Gundam Astaroth Rinascimento

Model number: ASW-G-29
Overall height: 18.9m
Base weight: 34.5t

[Gekko]

Nanao sold the Astaroth on the black market, but it was ultimately returned to Volco after Gianmarco repurchased it on his behalf. The Gundam has been once again overhauled, with an emphasis on its offensive and defensive power, to compensate for Argi's unpolished skills. The sub-knuckle has been replaced with a new, larger model constructed from a Garm Rodi's leg armoring, and a transforming shield arm has been mounted on the right shoulder. A larger backpack with improved thrust power has been mounted to offset the increase in weight, but with the removal of the boost armor the Astaroth has become so unbalanced that now Argi is the only one who'd even want to pilot it.

Armaments:

Rifle: Handheld rifle furnished by the Warren family. The accuracy has been improved, and when not in use it can now be stored on a hip-mounted rack.

Combat Knife: The same set of blades as before, previously stored in the boost armor. Since they suit Argi's combat preferences they've been retained and are now carried on a hip-mounted rack.

Demolition Knife: A folding blade that is longer than the Astaroth is tall. The folding blade allows for some improvised combat maneuvers, but the joint is also a structural weakness that can be exploited by canny opponents. A secondary grip is equipped to help in wielding the blade, and when not in use the weapon can be carried on the backpack.

Bastard Chopper, 2: A second sword which mounts an "Explosive Dainsleif" round, a weak imitation of the banned weaponry that is propelled by gunpowder and can penetrate nanolaminate armor at extremely close range. The Chopper must combine with the Demolition Knife to attain a stable firing position, and additionally it compensates for the Knife's structural weaknesses. When not in use it can also be carried on the backpack.

Sub-Knuckle: A large "shield" built from scrap parts, mounted on the left arm. An oversized manipulator is installed to help wield the Demolition Knife.

Shield Arm: A large shield mounted on the right shoulder, which can unfold into an oversized third arm. The hand is built with similar specs as the Sub-Knuckle's manipulator, so it too can wield the Demolition Knife.

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Gundam Asmoday

Model number: ASW-G-32
Overall height: 18.3m
Base weight: 32.5t

[Urdr-Hunt]

A Gundam Frame that was discovered within a treacherous debris zone. As it lacks any combat records the Asmoday does not appear to have been fielded before the end of the Calamity War, which may be why it was recovered in pristine condition with none of the damage or degradation seen on many of its siblings.

The Asmoday's design concept is to serve as an extremely aggressive close-combatant, with its token ranged weaponry serving primarily to help clear the Gundam's approach to its target. Once within close range, its goal would be to restrain the enemy and deliver a fatal blow with its grand tonfa. Although its lack of Calamity War combat records suggest it was never put to the test in actual battle against Mobile Armors, the intent was for Asmoday to get directly beneath the towering machines and fire both tonfa point-blank into their underbellies.

Armaments:

110m Rifle: A handheld rifle for mid-ranged combat and indirect fire, which can be stored on the rear skirt armor. Its compact shape allows it to be used without interfering with the movement of the tonfas.

Grenades: A pair of rocket-propelled explosives mounted on each hip. In particular Asmoday favors using them to generate smokescreens as a distraction in order to close distance and employ its tonfas.

Grand Tonfa: The Asmoday's signature melee weaponry, mounted on its forearms. An explosive firing mechanism rapidly extends the full length of the weapon, and performed at point-blank range the force is sufficient to penetrate all sorts of armor like gigantic pile bunkers. Afterward they are hardy enough to be used as actual tonfa, and can rotate on the forearm to face forward or backward as the pilot requires. Should it find itself surrounded the Asmoday can elect to cross its arms and fire both tonfa simultaneously, a tactic suited both to Pluma hordes as well as more modern squads of Mobile Suits.

Gigant Javelin: A set of handheld melee weapons, which resemble a pair of unusually shaped, large swords. The blade sections actually incorporate thrusters and are tethered to the handles by wires, allowing them to be used as as guided projectiles against targets attempting to keep out of the Asmoday's favored melee range. As implied by their names, they can also be deftly thrown like javelins as a last resort as well.

Claw:  The unit's feet can function as three-pronged claws, useful both for anchoring the Asmoday or grappling targets.

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Gundam Marchosias

Model number: ASW-G-35
Overall height: 18.7m
Base weight: 34.3t

[Urdr-Hunt]

A Gundam Frame thought to have been lost in the Calamity War, and data on its whereabouts are so scarce that it seems deliberate. However the unique signature of the Marchosias' reactors are recorded in Gjallahorn's database, which proves it was both completed and fielded in combat. While in many ways it seems like a fairly conventional example of the 72 Gundam Frames, the Marchosias' elegant binders hide its true nature. When battle begins, those angelic "wings" unfold into two pairs of blade-wielding sub-arms, revealing a bestial form fitting of the demonic mobile suits that once saved humanity.

Armaments:

Large Long Sword/Bastard Mace: The Marchosias' primary armament designed for combating the nanolaminate armor of Mobile Armor. When stored in its massive sheath, the sword can be used as a heavy mace.

Dagger: A short bladed weapon stored in each of the Marchosias' four binders. When in use, the binders unfold into sub-arms wielding the daggers for use in simultaneous strikes.

Knuckle Guard/Claw: Mounted on the Gundam's forearms. Multi-purpose; one side serve as puncturing claws while the other deliver hammer blows.

Railgun: The only ranged weaponry equipped on the Marchosias; one is mounted in each hip binder, which unfold the expose the gun barrels when in use.

Shield: A buckler mounted on the left arm. Its small size was decided to minimize its interference with the range of motion of the sub-arms.

Gundam Hajiroboshi

Model number: ASW-G-35
Overall height: 18.6m
Base weight: 32.9t

[Urdr-Hunt]

One of the legendary Gundam Frames, albeit one with many mysteries surrounding it. When and where it was discovered are unknown but it has been sleeping aboard the Radonista Colony above Venus for many years. It is speculated to have been found by the grandfather of a man named Demner Kiaco Jr., who's inherited the role of maintaining the Gundam hidden within administration sector. "Hajiroboshi" does not match the name of any known Gundam Frame in Gjallarhorn's files, in fact meaning Venus in an old language, and the machine's exterior shows evidence of large-scale refurbishment using modern technology.

When a Mobile Suit battle breaks out inside of Radonista, a young boy named Wistario Afam is forced to rouse the Gundam from its long dream.

The Hajiroboshi is a relatively simple machine with few outstanding characteristics, relying on its excellent maneuverability and twin Ahab reactors as its greatest strengths. While Wistario has limited experience from operating a Hloekk Graze, the Gundam's lightweight armaments were chosen with care both to preserve the machine's mobility as well as ease the burden on its inexperienced pilot.

Armaments:

110mm Short Range Rifle: A short-barreled rifle that has little offensive power of its own and is intended to be used in conjunction with other weapons. The Hajiroboshi can store the rifle on its rear skirt rack when it needs its hands free.

Smart Mace: A versatile, easy to use melee weapon wielded in one or both hands. Even when being swung at full force, the mace's excellent weight balance has minimal impact on the unit's stability. When not in use the Gundam can store it on the rear skirt hardpoint.

Crab Shield, 2, 3: A small shield mounted on the Hajiroboshi's left arm. A variable claw is installed near the tip, unfolding to immobilize enemies in melee before punching through their armor with a needle hidden inside the shield.

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Gundam Vual

Model number: ASW-G-47
Overall height: 18.9m
Base weight: 31.5t

[Gekko]

A mysterious Gundam-type MS secretly discovered by Rosario Leone aboard a wrecked and abandoned colony, lacking its original equipment and little more than a bare frame. It gained its current appearance due to Ville Klaassen of Gjallarhorn providing the armor and equipment of Astaroth Origin that he had managed to acquire on the black market. Since the Vual is being used to intervene in the schism within Tanto Tempo, this was done intentionally to get on Volco's nerves.

Much of the Vual's internal frame is still exposed, so by the second encounter it has been equipped with a pair of shields on both sides to augment its defensive strength. The high-powered thrusters in the backpack and left leg grant the Gundam great mobility, as well as enhance its solo flight range. After two intense battles with the Astaroth, Rosario is killed and the Vual falls into Volco's possession. The Astaroth Origin parts are subsequently removed, in order to return them to their original frame.

Armaments:

Glaive: A double-bladed melee weapon longer than the Vual is tall. Effective use of the two blades results in a combat style where the Vual can strike offensively while protecting itself from counterattack.

Mining Hammer: A heavy hammer equipped on the Vual for its second battle with Astaroth. While the grinder on the head is normally for mining, it is capable of boring through even nanolaminate armor.

210mm Anti-Materiel Rifle: A potent rifle longer than many MS are tall. It can be used either by hand or better stabilized mounted on the Gundam's waist, attached to one of the hip plates originally from the Astaroth Origin. A bipod is mounted under the barrel, allowing stable fire should there be terrain to set it up on.

Spike Shield: Mounted on right shoulder, can be used for bashing attacks.

Round Shield: A small shield mounted on the left arm, bolstering the left side's defense without interfering with handling the glaive or mining hammer.

Gundam Vual Yuhana

Model number: ASW-G-47
Overall height: 19.8m
Base weight: 33.6t

[Gekko]

A completely refurbished version of the Gundam Vual, made after Volco stripped the frame of its Astaroth Origin parts. Gianmarco spearheaded the reconstruction in order to produce a unit to support the Astaroth in combat, and its armaments were decided by former enemy turned ally Sampo Hakuri. While this incarnation of the Vual cannot live up to its full potential, it makes an accurate fire support unit that is no slouch in close combat either. The machine's new name came about as a result of Yuhana, Sampo's sister, renaming it on her own initiative.

Armaments:

Sword: A simple short sword, which can combine with the chopper to create a very unusual halberd. Ir is normally stored on the backpack when not in use.

Chopper: A large hatchet with a pair of thrusters on the back to enhance impact force. It can attach to the pommel of the sword to create a crude halberd, and is carried on the rear skirt when not in use.

Chainsaw: Mounted on both forearms and swing forward when in use.

210mm Anti-Materiel Rifle: A potent rifle longer than many MS are tall. It is mounted on the backpack, swinging forward over the left shoulder and bracing itself to fire. Compared to Astaroth and the previous Vual, the bipod has been removed as unnecessary.

Spike Shield: Mounted on right shoulder, can be used for bashing attacks.

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Gundam Gremory

Model number: ASW-G-56
Overall height: 20.5m
Base weight: 33.4t

[Gekko]

A Gundam Frame owned by Gjallarhorn's Nadira family, the Gremory's defining feature is the Nanolaminate Coat applied to its upper body, which stacks countless layers of nanolaminate armor to grant it unparalleled defensive strength capable of even repelling blows from heavy melee weaponry. While accordingly regarded as an "invincible shield" the material has never been adopted for use by common mobile suits. This is due both to the extreme expense of production as well as the subsequent loss of the technological processes necessary to manufacture it.

The Gundam itself is surprisingly versatile as a result of its extraordinary defensive capabilities, allowing it to lead combat operations or perform solo operations like reconnaissance with equal aptitude. When engaging in combat the Gremory's strategy is straightforward, relying on its armor to allow it to close with the enemy as quickly as possible so as to engage them with its battle anchor. Despite the machine's many positive qualities it has garnered an association with the Grim Reaper since the days of the war, as a result of the hood normally covering its head and the damaged, single-bladed state of its battle anchor resembling a large scythe.

Armaments:

Autocannon: A single-barreled firearm mounted into each forearm.

Battle Anchor: A long-handled melee weapon with a curved blade that originally resembled a humongous boat anchor. Damage incurred during the Calamity War left its blades asymmetrical and it has never been repaired, so nowadays it appears more like a wicked scythe. While this has reduced the weapon's weight it has also negatively affected its balance, so a skillful pilot is required in order to properly wield the battle anchor in combat.

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Gundam Flauros (Ryusei-Go)

Model number: ASW-G-64
Overall height: 17.8m
Base weight: 29.9t

[Season 2]

A long-lost treasure from the Calamity War, discovered below Mars' surface during half-metal mining operations. When initially excavated its reactors had fallen into a dormant state, forcing the Tekkadan to request Teiwaz's assistance in reactivating the machine. Afterwards it received a complete maintenance overhaul and was assigned to Norba Shino after being painted in his signature colors...at his own expense.

Unlike the Tekkadan's Barbatos or Gusion, the overhaul of the Flauros involved no input from its intended pilot's combat data and instead focused on restoring the machine's original capabilities. As the excavated machine's cockpit was destroyed it was replaced with one of Teiwaz make, albeit one that supports usage of the machine's Alaya-Vijnana system. Due to the Flauros' unique transformation its cockpit actually has two hatches, so that the pilot is able to enter and exit regardless of the Flauros' current configuration.

The Flauros is equipped with a long-distance bombardment unit on its back, allowing it to excel at ranged combat. During the Calamity War the machine's rail guns utilized special ammunition made of the same rare material as MS frames, which were capable of penetrating even nanolaminate armor. Gjallarhorn subsequently prohibited the use of such weapons, known as "Dainsleif", under treaty due to being inhumane. 

Its most distinct characteristic is being able to transform into a quadrupedal state known as Bombardment Mode. While unusual looking it is focused on maximizing the Flauros' ranged capabilities by improving stability, recoil absorption, and concentrating the output of the Gundam's pair of reactors on the rail guns to fire rounds at explosive speeds. Its smaller profile is also well suited for quick evasion of enemy retaliation, should anything survive the shelling.

Armaments:

Railgun: A massive pair of cannons for long-distance shelling. Under the Tekkadan's use, they have been loaded with ammunition that just barely skirts by the scope of the treaty bans.

Short-Barreled Cannon: Short-ranged cannons that are better suited for firing while on the move or locked in melee combat. They can be mounted on the back unit in place of the railgun equipment.

120mm Machine Gun: A pair of rifles that can be mounted on the back unit and swivel up at waist level, allowing them to be operated hands-free when necessary.

Assault Knife: A pair of hooked combat knives for use should the Flauros get drawn into close combat. They focus more on speed than power, and despite their name are somewhere between knife and axe in capability.

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Gundam Kimaris

Model number: ASW-G-66
Overall height: 19.3m
Base weight: 31.7t

[Season 1]

A historic machine that played a large role in ending the Calamity War, with the number of Mobile Armors slain at its hands elevating the Bauduin family to one of the Seven Stars after the founding of Gjallarhorn. In the post-war era it became a symbol of the organization and was used in all manner of ceremonies, but eventually it faded from public memory. Like the other Gundams belonging to the Seven Stars, the Kimaris was placed into storage within the Bael shrine.

The knightly Kimaris emphasizes high speed combat with its massive lance, and is able to best play to its strengths in space. Powerful thrusters are mounted across its body, including high-output boosters revealed by folding the leg armor back, giving the Gundam incredible acceleration. Attitude control becomes difficult when moving at full speed, but incredible maneuverability can be achieved by pilots skilled enough to coax it out of the machine.

The Kimaris' head owes its distinct shape to a cluster of high-performance sensors. Between the unit's high speed and hit and run tactics it can be easy for its pilot to lose track of their target, but the sensor array helps in performing course corrections as precise as mere millimeters in order to ensure perfect strikes. The Gundam's main flaw is that, despite a number of redundancies, much of its combat power is lost if it is forced to slow down or stop.

More than three centuries after it had last seen combat, the Kimaris would be removed from storage by Gaelio Bauduin in anticipation of a rematch with the Tekkadan's Gundam Barbatos. Little modernization has been performed, although its original Alaya-Vijnana cockpit has been replaced with one from the Graze series. It would later be equipped with the Kimaris Booster during an attempt to intercept the Tekkadan's descent to Earth, maintaining the Gundam's mobility even in low orbit under the influence of the planet's gravity.

Armaments:

Gungnir/120mm Cannon: A gigantic lance as long as the unit is tall. The Kimaris' incredible acceleration adds to the kinetic force of the Gungir's piercing blows, but the weapon's efficacy accordingly decreases when the Gundam is forced to reduce its speed or engage in close range combat. A pair of cannons are built in for use as suppressing fire during the Kimaris' approach, and the rear of the lance can be used in emergencies against enemies striking from behind.

Flashbang: Four launchers mounted in the head equipped with flashbangs for disrupting enemy sensors, primarily for use in disengaging the Kimaris from an unfavorable melee. A shutter deploys in order to protect the Kimaris' own sensors, but their sensitivity drops sharply while obstructed.

Combat Knife: A backup melee weapon that folds up and is carried on the rear skirt armor. It is for use in combat situations deemed unfavorable for the lance, whether due to the environment or because the Kimaris is locked in close quarters combat.

Slash Disks: A pair of electromagnetic launchers mounted in the shoulders that serve as CIWS. The shuriken-shaped projectiles are made of a rare material, and thanks to their high-speed rotation can even penetrate nanolaminate armor.

Gundam Kimaris Trooper

Model number: ASW-G-66
Overall height: 19.1m
Base weight: 32.7t

[Season 1]

An alternate set of equipment for the Kimaris specialized for ground combat. The versatility of the Gundam Frame is on full display here, the heavy equipment of the original exchanged for lightweight armoring and a massive hover unit to adapt the unit for the effects of gravity. As one of the few Gundams with transformation capability, it can assume the quadrupedal Trooper Form to hover across the ground at incredible speeds in order to preserve the Kimaris' iconic combat style.

Racing across the land resembling a jousting knight on horseback, the Trooper places greater emphasis on frontal assault than its predecessor's turning capability. Thanks to the balance and minimization of the effects of gravity achieved by the Trooper Form, it is about as effective with the lance on the ground as it was in space. Its center of gravity is such that it can block or parry enemy attacks without slowing down, allowing it to maintain its hovering state for long periods of combat.

A pair of sub-arms have been mounted on the Kimaris' hips as a set of support equipment. Though not as sophisticated as those used by the Gusion Rebake, when unfolded they're able to support the massive weight of the Destroyer Lance or improve the Trooper's flexibility. With its hands freed up by the sub-arms it can wield the lance, shield, and saber in any combination as necessary, without having to drop or discard anything.

Armaments:

Destroyer Lance/140mm Machine Gun: A massive lance that replaces the Gungnir as Kimaris' primary weapon in this configuration. As the tip is blunt, it "crushes" rather than "pierces" upon impact. Equipped with a pair of machine guns for suppressing fire, as well as thrusters for fine posture control.

Kimaris Saber: A double-edged blade carried on the back of the shield when not in use. Like the combat knife it is considered a backup weapon for situations where the lance is ineffective, but thanks to the sub-arms it is possible to use both in tandem.

Kimaris Shield: A piece of defensive gear equipped due to the lighter armor mounted on this form of the Kimaris. It can be directly attached to an arm, or carried by one of the unit's manipulators using the hand grip on the back of the shield.

Multi-Slot Accelerator: Equipment mounted in the chest that is directly linked to the pair of Ahab Reactors.

Mines: Deployed from six ports along the rear skirt. A variety of types are available, for different situations and enemies.

Gundam Vidar

Model number: ASW-G-XX (ASW-G-66)
Overall height: 18.5m
Base weight: 30.9t

[Season 2]

A complete refurbishment of the Kimaris performed with the utmost secrecy within Gjallarhorn's Arianrhod Fleet at the behest of Rustal Elion. Having suffered extensive damage prior to its recovery, many parts of the frame had to be repaired or replaced before work could begin on overhauling the machine into the Vidar. Like before it lacks a true Alaya-Vijnana system, but its cockpit has been equipped with a unique system unlike anything else in use by Gjallarhorn mobile suits.

The Alaya-Vijnana type-E. A pseudo-A/V installed in the Gundam comprised of what remains of Ein Dalton's brain and the Alaya-Vijnana he used as part of the Graze Ein. Once a target has been designated this support system takes complete control of the machine and fights with the same capabilities as a Gundam equipped with the Alaya-Vijnana. But due to its unique nature it can utilize the full strength of the system without any of the strain normally placed on a human pilot's brain.

The Vidar's waist-mounted binders not only augment its mobility, but each carries up to three spare blades for its saber. Should the blade need to be ejected during combat, a replacement can be quickly readied. Facilitating this, the binder slides backwards to enhance the speed of the draw. Finally it is equipped with a third Ahab Reactor in its back unit in order to disguise the Kimaris' unique frequency signature; the added weight is of little concern due to the excessive output of the two reactors normally mounted in a Gundam Frame.

Armaments:

110mm Rifle: A versatile model of rifle for mid-to-long range combat. It was in testing by Gjallarhorn R&D before it was procured and adjusted for use by the Vidar. It can be carried on either hip binder when not needed.

Hand Gun: A pair of short-ranged weapons with a high rate of fire. While their damage output is low they can easily be used in tandem, making them excel at functions like suppressing fire and missile interception. When not in use they're holstered on the backs of the front skirt armoring.

Burst Saber: A lightweight, graceful rapier that serves as the Vidar's primary weapon. It is used in a fencer's style, thrusts and strikes that don't draw undesirable comparisons to the Kimaris. As the name suggests the blades are actually filled with napalm and can be detached for use as explosives, with spares carried in the unit's binders.

Hunter's Edge: Blades stored in the Vidar's toes and heels can swivel out to function as close combat weapons. They are not actually intended for cutting, but instead for piercing through kicks and stomps.

Gundam Kimaris Vidar

Model number: ASW-G-66
Overall height: 19.5m
Base weight: 34.5t

[Season 2]

Having served its purpose as camouflage, Gundam Vidar reclaims its true identity as the Kimaris. The third Ahab Reactor disguising its frequency signature has been removed, and the machine's entire exterior has retrofitted in anticipation of the decisive battle above Earth. The speed of this transformation owes to it having been planned for from the very beginning.

This is another one of the Kimaris' variants from the Calamity War, though it is optimized for space where the Kimaris Trooper was for terrestrial combat. Although it has the same appearance and equipment as it did during the war it has been enhanced with modern technology, so its combat capabilities are still nothing short of outstanding.

It returns to the Kimaris' high speed, hit and run tactics, but when caught in close combat it is able to seamlessly switch from the lance to its sword and drill knees. In addition it has a trump card in the form of the ghoulish yet undeniably effective Alaya-Vijnana type-E it inherited from the Vidar. In many respects it could be considered the most well-rounded and "perfect" version of the Gundam Kimaris.

Armaments:

Drill Lance/200mm Guns/Dainsleif Launchers: A massive lance with a rotary mechanism to enhance the impact of its strikes. Four barrels are installed around the circumference of the lance; two of these are 200mm guns for suppressing fire, and on the opposite side are thrusters to enhance the lance's impact. The other pair are part of a Dainsleif launcher mechanism, which may only be fired when the lance and a shield are connected.

Sword: A lightweight, backup melee weapon carried on the hip. The sword was made from the same material as mobile suit frames, and has been sharpened to excel at slicing and thrusting attacks.

Drill Knee: Each knee houses a rotary pile bunker made of the same material as the Gundam Frame, for opponents that have closed within the lance's effective range. Their hgh-speed rotation can easily bore through heavy armor, and they are purposely angled for striking the central portion of an enemy MS' chest where the cockpit is most often located.

Shield: A pair of shields mounted on the Kimaris' back by articulated sub-arms, giving them a wide range of motion and defensive coverage. They also mount additional thrusters, so during high-speed movement they are usually positioned at the back to concentrate output. These shields each carry the power supply and four KEP rounds for the drill lance's Dainsleif launchers, and must mount on the lance in order to complete the firing mechanism.

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Gundam Seere

Model number: ASW-G-70
Overall height: ???m
Base weight: ???t

[Gekko]

A mysterious unit allegedly responsible for a shuttle attack near the Avalanche colonies in PD 318.

Armaments:

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Gundam Dantalion

Model number: ASW-G-71
Overall height: 18.0m, 21.0m (Half Cowl B & Perfect Cowl), 23.4m (Half Cowl B & Perfect Cowl Flight Modes)
Base weight: 27.1t, 39.5t (w/ T-Booster), 45.3t (w/ B-Booster), 64.2t (Perfect Cowl)

[Gekko]

The 71st of 72 Gundam Frames, completed near the end of the Calamity War. Its production was repeatedly halted and altered due to combat data flowing back from its sister machines, and the finalized Dantalion was designed as an effective anti-MA specialist unit. Able to transform its combat capabilities by mounting a variety of equipment across its body, the Gundam achieved significant combat achievements as a "one man army" who turned the tide of battle.

Another distinct quality of the frame is its unique knee structure, which gives the Dantalion great mobility. The boosters enable long-range independent flight capability, for use in harassment and hit-and-run tactics. In turn the Half Cowl transformations are intended for close range combat, bolstering both the Dantalion's offensive and defensive power. It can shift from base assault to point defense, or harassing enemy lines to ally rescue operations in an instant.

While not one of the Seven Stars, Dantalion's owners were elevated as the "Zalmfort" family after the war and with their Gundam maintain a strong presence in even the modern-era Gjallarhorn. It unexpectedly appears before Argi and Tanto Tempo, operated by a self-proclaimed mercenary using the pseudonym Zaza Fossil.

Naked: The standard configuration of the Dantalion. Lightweight and agile, intended for ground and intra-colony combat.

T Booster Equipment/Half Cowl T:  A large booster unit equipped on Dantalion's back. The booster pods can rotate forward, transforming into the Gigantic Arms and strengthening the Dantalion's upper body.

B Booster Equipment/Half Cowl B: A large booster unit equipped on Dantalion's waist. The booster pods can rotate forward, transforming into the Gigantic Legs and strengthening the Dantalion's lower body. The Half Cowl B's feet can reconfigure themselves to shift into a Flight Mode.

Full Booster Equipment/Full Cowl: Dantalion equipping the T and B Boosters at the same time.

Perfect Cowl: The Dantalion's equipment was based on the combat data of the other Gundam Frames, and was normally deployed to suit the situation. The Perfect Cowl configuration involves the Gundam mounting everything at once to achieve incredibly high offensive and defensive power with no shortcomings. The T and B Boosters have been mounted simultaneously, with the Aigis shield reconfigured to cover the Naked's normally exposed head and chest.

Armaments:

100mm Bayonet Rifle/Bayonet Sword: A composite sword and rifle, dating back to the War-era as Dantalion's signature weapon. Normally it's a submachine gun for suppressing fire, but transforms into a long sword by unfolding the blade. While in sword mode the barrel is unimpeded and can still be used as a long rifle.

Keraunos: A heavy, easy to handle sniper rifle for long distance bombardment. It's used in the B Booster & Perfect Cowl configurations, with two different grips for the Dantalion's manipulators and the Gigantic Arms.

Bident: A two-pronged bladed melee weapon that doubles as a shield. An auxiliary booster in the rear is used for course correction and mobility enhancement, to supplement the booster units. It's used in the T Booster & Perfect Cowl configurations, carried in hand or mounted on a forearm respectively.

Aigis/Autocannons: A large shield that doubles as a offensive weapon. When mounted as part of the Perfect Cowl, a pair of guns are exposed and rest near the shoulders.