Okay, so here we have the new story. I've scrapped the old story, in favour of this, and I'm adding a new host of units is its wake. Also, the story will feature less characters than before, but I'll be making more edits to the plot, and keeping Kira as central. Also, I've decided to have defectors in the EA, and such, to balance personalities, and show that not every side is good or evil, that normal soldiers make decisions based on what they see.
I also plan to add more colonies to the mix, introducing a 'faction' at L4, and giving the Junk Guild a more profound presence. Overall, I hope to surpass what I had planned for A War Without Mercy. I also plan to have a side-story to this, that will be concurrent, entitled: Horizon Astray.
Thank you to Deathzealot, bloodyknight85 and SoullessSoul119 for all their help.
"Let's see…Oh. I think this will come in handy…" – Holden Farrex, regarding the armaments of the Defiance.
Defiance Gundam:
Description:
The Defiance Gundam is one of three prototype Earth Alliance mobile suits saved by the Archangel. Designed to serve as a companion unit to the Crusader, the Defiance is packed with heavy artillery. Its weapons can match that of the Buster, but it has more varied weapons that can adapt to more situations, and unlike the Buster, the Defiance includes a pair of fallback beam sabers for close-range combat. Marcus Farrex piloted this machine in the escape of the factory, but left it to his son, Holden, to pilot.
Model Number: GAT-X108
Code Name: Defiance Gundam
Unit Type: Prototype Heavy Assault and Artillery Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: Morgenroete, Inc.
Operator(s): Earth Alliance (Atlantic Federation)
First Deployment: January 25, C.E. 71
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: overall height 17.67 meters
Weight: max gross weight 82.64 tons
Armour Materials: unknown
Power Plant: ultracompact Energy Battery
Design Features: Sensors, range unknown; Phase Shift Armour
Fixed Armament: 2x Beam Saber, hidden in shoulders, hand-carried in use, can function as Beam Gun; 2x 110mm Machine Cannon, fire-linked, mounted on shoulders; 2 x 320mm 3-tube Homing Missile Launcher, mounted in shoulders; 2x 4-tube 220mm Micro Missile Launcher, mounted in knees; 2x "Igelstellung" 75mm Automatic Multi-Barrel CIWS, fire-linked, mounted in head
Optional Hand Armament: 'Verteidigung Schild' offensive / defensive shield, mounted over left arm, can be equipped with: 75mm 'Wiederholender' Dual Beam Gatling Gun, 'Kumpel' Heavy Bazooka, 65mm Impulse Beam Rifle; 57mm Beam Rifle
Pilot: Holden Farrex
Appearance: Appearance is virtually identical to the Heavyarms Kai from the end of Gundam Wing, some light influence from Gundam Plutone.
Colours: Primarily blue, with silver and black joints, hands, thighs, biceps, and face.
Notes: This was going to be a heavy mobile suit like the Heavyarms, but I ultimately toned down the weapons, to fit with the 1st Generation. The Original was closer to the Kai from the TV series, but it didn't work for the fights I had planned. Holden and Mira were to be 'nemesis' characters, so I modelled his suit on the opposite of the Crusader. I added in some features from Plutone, making it lighter and faster, so it could keep up with the Crusader, and cut out the cat and mouse fights between close and long range.
"I'll keep fighting you...even if I can't stop you!" – Mira Thule, telling Holden Farrex of her reason to fight him.
Crusader Gundam:
Description:
The Crusader is designed as a superior combination of the Aile and Sword Strikers, retaining much of their primary weapons. It is equipped rocket anchors and beam boomerangs that double as sabers, and has a set of combinable, scaled-down versions of the Schwert Gewehr. The cannons are primarily for close-range firepower, and in a fire-fight comes out as last of the G-Weapons, due to its lack of long-range weapons, apart from a custom beam rifle. It uses the rocket anchors as weapons, or as sharp stop or turn devices. The anti-armour short swords are its main armament that does not use heavy battery consumption, as they are like the GINN's sword, only smaller and lightweight. It was stolen by ZAFT red coat Mira Thule during the raid on Heliopolis, and was assigned as the pilot after its capture.
Model Number: GAT-X107
Code Name: Crusader Gundam
Unit Type: Prototype Attack Use Close-Combat Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: Morgenroete, Inc.
Operator(s): Earth Alliance (Atlantic Federation)
First Deployment: January 25, C.E. 71
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: overall height 17.91 meters
Weight: max gross weight 68.34 metric tons
Armour Materials: unknown
Power Plant: ultracompact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Design Features: sensors, range unknown; Phase Shift (PS) armour; 2 x Atmospheric Flight Wings
Fixed Armaments: 2 x "Igelstellung" 75mm multi-barrel CIWS, fire-linked, mounted on head; 2 x "Panzer Eisen" rocket anchor, mounted on forearms, can be fired out on a line; 2 x M1MB 105mm Machine Cannon, fire-linked, mounted in wing binders; 2 x "Unyruu" Beam Boomerang/Saber, mounted on shoulders, hand-carried in use; 2 x "Shiranui" Short Anti-Armour Swords, mounted in hips, hand-carried in use; 2 x "Tritos" Short-Range Beam Cannons, mounted on forearms
Optional Hand Armaments: 2 x "Susanowo" 9m Anti-Armour Blades; 45mm High-Energy Beam Rifle, with Beam Blocking Jitte, mounts extendable DES-G07D+ Anti-Armor Sword; Collapsible Mobile Anti-Beam Shield
Pilot: Mira Thule
Appearance: The Crusader resembles the Strike; save it has the Wing Gundam's head and a set wings.
Colours: Its main colour is white, with royal blue sections and gold trim. It retains the Strike's layout, only the red sections are changed to royal blue, and the blue to gold. The wings and head remain the same, only any red is royal blue, with a gold lining on the wings.
Notes: Well, as you can see, it's a revamped Wing Gundam with armaments from the Aile and Sword Strikers attached. Since it lacked some ranged fire power, I added the cannons and beam rifle. It's more orientated for space and atmospheric warfare. Originally, it was going to be a combination of Wing Gundam and all three Striker Packs, but I felt that would be too much of a power-drain for an original G-Weapon. Also, the "beam blocking jitte" is essentially a long anti-beam coated section of the rifle that extends from under the barrel. It is designed to stop swords and beam sabers, catching them on its length. The sword is at the end of this, and functions as a bayonet of sorts. The jitte can also 'fold-out' over the rifle, functioning as a small anti-beam shield.
"Blue Cosmos fanatics!"– Alan Naraki, during a fight with EA Forces.
Precipice Gundam
Description:
The Precipice Gundam is the sixth prototype unit captured by ZAFT. Like the Blitz, the Precipice also incorporates an X-200 series frame, a design made for supporting special weapons and equipment, which in this case are its heated PS blades and its high-output vernier thrusters. The Precipice's drawback is its severe lack of ranged combat capabilities, but coupling its close combat-oriented weapon setup with its high-speed and manoeuvrability, it can make that deficit seem insignificant at melee range. After its capture, the machine is permanently assigned to ZAFT pilot Alan Naraki.
Model Number: GAT-X208
Code Name: Precipice Gundam
Unit Type: Prototype High-Speed Melee Combat Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: Morgenroete, Inc.
Operator(s): Earth Alliance (Atlantic Federation); ZAFT (Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty)
First Deployment: January 25, C.E. 71
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: overall height 18.67 meters
Weight: max gross weight 75.34 metric tons
Armour Materials: unknown
Power Plant: ultracompact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Design Features: sensors, range unknown; Phase Shift (PS) armour, high-output vernier thrusters
Fixed Armaments: 2 x "Igelstellung" 75mm multi-barrel CIWS, fire-linked, mounted on head; 2 x "Hellex" Dual Heated PS Blades, mounted on forearms, extended in use; 2 x "Varus" Beam Cannons, mounted on forearms
Optional Hand Armaments: None
Pilot: Alan Naraki
Appearance: The Precipice closely resembles the Blitz in its appearance, just replace the Trikeros and Gleipnir with retractable dual blades and give it a larger thruster array.
Colours: Its main colour is crimson, with black section and orange lining. Since it resembles the Blitz, you can just change the black portions for crimson, and the red portions for orange. The gray portions of the mobile suit are coloured black. The blades are silver-orange.
Notes: As you can tell, this Gundam almost exclusively oriented towards high-speed melee combat. The beam cannon is mounted on the forearm, between the blades, and extend to be the length of regular swords, and use heated PS edges to cut through targets. Mainly, this unit uses the original specs for the Dedicate, from my cancelled story.
"I will prove myself. I am no failure!" – Utada Kisari, after commandeering the Gallant.
Gallant Gundam:
Description:
The Gallant is a prototype machine with a unique transforming featue that utilises high-speed boosters to achieve maximum thrust. It was designed as a superior machine that utilises the scrapped technology of the G-Units and is capable of supporting other machines by carrying them into battle. Originally, there was a provision for a large booster with more weaponry for the Gallant, but it was too costly, and had to be scrapped. The final design was easily built, and outmatches the other G-Units by using thrusters in the shield boosters. It was taken aboard the Archangel as there was no pilot, until Utada Kisari, a Coordinator from Heliopolis offered to pilot it.
Model Number: GAT-X305
Code Name: Gallant Gundam
Unit Type: Prototype Attack-Use Transformable Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: Morgenroete, Inc.
Operator(s): Earth Alliance (Atlantic Federation)
First Deployment: January 25, C.E. 71
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: overall height 18.04 meters
Weight: max gross weight 75.3 metric tons
Armour Materials: unknown
Power Plant: ultracompact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Design Features: sensors, range unknown; Phase Shift (PS) armour
Fixed Armaments: 2 x Beam Saber, stored in hip armour, hand-carried in use; 2 x Shield Booster; 2 x "Igelstellung" 75mm multi-barrel CIWS, fire-linked, mounted in head; 2 x 25mm Beam Gun, mounted on forearms; 4 x Diffuse Beam Cannon, mounted in shoulders
Optional Hand Armaments: 60mm Long Beam Rifle, equipped with Beam Blade Bayonet
Pilot: Utada Kisari
Appearance: Appearance wise, it looks like the Gaplant TR-5, with some heavier armaments from Titans machines.
Colours: Midnight blue and white, with purple lining.
Notes: This took a surprising amount of time, despite being a simple overhaul of the TR-5. I wanted a transforming mobile suit that was dissimilar to other designs, and was more unorthodox than traditional suits. Overall, this suit is one of my more ambitious designs.
"I think it's alive." – Murrue Ramius, upon seeing the Fate activated for the first time.
Fate Gundam:
Description:
The Fate Gundam is one of three prototype Earth Alliance mobile suits saved by the Archangel. Its X200-series frame is designed to support special weapons and systems, in particular the AI system aboard its CPU. This was originally intended for the Aegis, but due to problems with the design implementation, it was transferred to the Fate. The unit was left without a pilot during the raid of Heliopolis, and barely survived the destruction of the factory, but was brought aboard the Archangel. It was assigned to Feldt Renaissé, after it was completed during transit to Artemis.
Model Number: GAT-X202
Code Name: Fate Gundam
Unit Type: Prototype AI-Use Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: Morgenroete, Inc.
Operator(s): Earth Alliance (Atlantic Federation)
First Deployment: January 25, C.E. 71
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: overall height 18.54 meters
Weight: max gross weight 76.3 metric tons
Armour Materials: unknown
Power Plant: ultracompact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Design Features: Sensors, range unknown; Phase Shift Armour; FATE (Focused Analysis Tactical Enhancer) AI
Fixed Armaments: 2 x "Igelstellung" 75mm multi-barrel CIWS, fire-linked, mounted in head; 2 x Beam Sabers, mounted in shoulders, hand-carried in use; 2 x AG1 Beam Pistols, mounted on hips, hand-carried in use; 2 x 'Azora' beam penetrators, mounted on forearms, can be fired and retracted at will
Optional Hand Armaments: 45mm high-energy beam rifle, power rating unknown; Mobile Anti-Beam Shield, mounted on left arm
Pilot: Feldt Renaissé
Appearance: The Fate resembles the Blitz, save it lacks the shield/weapon unit on the right arm of the Blitz and has the head of the Duel.
Colours: Pink with silver trim.
Notes: This was a surprisingly difficult machine to create. I wanted a unit with an AI that wasn't over powered, and could work as a 1st Generation G-Unit. Originally, it had weapons from the Striker Packs, but that was over the top, and the next incarnation was more like Nadleeh, but that left it too weak, with too many thrusters, and only beam sabers as fixed weapons. I finally created a design based on (I can't believe I'm saying this...) my sister's idea for a Gundam, the Rosette. Therefore, the credit has got to go to the younger brat sister for the final idea. (Now I look like a fool...)
"This IS the only Team in ZAFT worth talking about."– The motto of Jeanette Renaissé, Commander of the Renaissé Team.
GINN Vérité
Description:
Throughout the course of the war, ZAFT creates several variants of its main mass production mobile suit, the ZGMF-1017 GINN. Jeanette Renaissé took this a step further by incorporating several GINN designs into a single mobile suit. Outfitted with a personalized set of armaments and equipment, along with a custom emblem and code name, no two GINNs of the Renaissé Team were said to be exactly alike. They were so heavily modified that it was impossible to return them to their default factory settings, with only their mechanics and pilots knowing what modifications have been made to each machine. Some of them are legal, and some aren't, which is why they choose to remain quite secretive in regards to the specifications. There were several prototypes made aboard the Nouvelle, Croire, and the Charite.
Model Number: ZGMF-1017NS
Code Name: GINN Vérité
Unit Type: Custom Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: ZAFT (Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty)
Operator(s): ZAFT
First Deployment: C.E. 71
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: overall height 21.13 meters
Weight: max gross weight 80.41 metric tons
Armor Materials: unknown
Power Plant: ultracompact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Design Features: Sensors, range unknown; Light-Wave Pulse Thrusters; Enforcer Shroud Armour
Fixed Armaments: Varies by pilot
Optional Hand Armaments: Varies by pilot
Pilot: Members of the Renaissé Team
Appearance: The GINN Vérité resembles the normal GINN High Maneuver Type with some heavier aromour like that of the GINN Assault Type. Also, all GINN Vérité units have a blue mono-eye instead of the traditional pink.
Colours: Primarily white, with some black sections, and a gold lining. The left shoulder has a custom emblem, based on the pilot.
Notes: These units were difficult to come up with, as I wanted balanced machines that could fight well, but were still 'limited'. The majority of the credit for these goes to my sister, as she created the Renaissé Team, and Jeanette Renaissé. Originally, they were more stylised, but I reduced the colouration to a basic one, and added some extra armaments. Overall, these are still the same ones created by my sister. Thanks, Sis!
"This IS the only Team in ZAFT worth talking about."– The motto of Jeanette Renaissé, Commander of the Renaissé Team.
CGUE Vérité
Description:
The custom unit of Jeanette Renaissé. It has been upgraded extensively, and barely resembles its original factory standard. Jeanette modelled this after her original GINN, which was damaged during the Battle of Endymion. It retains the same emblem and fighting style as the original, and outmatches her previuos unit. The name Fleurir le Dirigeant is somewhat reflective of Jeanette's personality, as she is delicate like a flower, but is a dedicated leader.
Model Number: ZGMF-515NS
Code Name: CGUE Vérité
Unit Type: Custom Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: ZAFT (Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty)
Operator(s): ZAFT
First Deployment: C.E. 71
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: overall height 21.43 meters
Weight: max gross weight 80.21 metric tons
Armor Materials: unknown
Power Plant: ultracompact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Design Features: Sensors, range unknown; Light-Wave Pulse Thrusters; Enforcer Shroud Armour
Fixed Armaments: 2 x MA-M2A Sword, stored on arms, hand-carried in use; 2 x JDP0-MMX12 Experimental 15mm Armour Assault Pistol, stored on hips, hand-carried in use; JDP2-MMX22 Experimental 60mm Sniper Rifle, foldable, mounted on back, hand-carried in use
Optional Hand Armaments: MMI-M7S 76mm Heavy Assault Machine Gun
Pilot: Jeanette Renaissé
Appearance: The GCUE Vérité resembles the normal CGUE with some heavier armour. Also, it has a blue mono-eye instead of the traditional pink.
Colours: Primarily white, with some black sections, and a gold lining. The left shoulder has a blue rose, encircled with a green olive branch.
Notes: These units were difficult to come up with, as I wanted balanced machines that could fight well, but were still 'limited'. The majority of the credit for these goes to my sister, as she created the Renaissé Team, and Jeanette Renaissé. Originally, they were more stylised, but I reduced the colouration to a basic one, and added some extra armaments. Overall, these are still the same ones created by my sister. Thanks, Sis!
