Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY
The New Coordinate
Story:
AU of GSD. Xander Darklighter, a ZAFT ace pilot was thrown into a string of events that will test his skills, resolve, courage and determination. Which side will he choose to fight with? How will he deal with the events unfolding before him?
Notes:
ChibiRulz: Freedom, Justice, Providence and Atonement. See the pattern there?
GodNo127: It wasn't Shinn. You have to read the DESTINY ASTRAY manga for that.
Shinigami Keitaro: The answer is just a few lines below. :P
Yvonne's new unit is GAT-S02R N Dagger N. You can get more info about it at MAHQ.
Hmm. I just noticed that one of the DOM Troopers' pilot was named Herbert Von Reinhardt. This guy doesn't have any relation to Xander because his surname is Von Reinhardt. Just don't wanna see you guys got it all mixed up. Glad you guys like the name of Xander's new Gundam. Keep the reviews cometh!
Credits to MAHQ for the specs on Strike Freedom and the info on PX system. The PX system can be found in Gundam Wing Dual Story: G-Unit. It's a side story manga to Gundam Wing.
I don't own GSD, their characters or anything else aside from Xander Darklighter, Claire Whitestar and Yvonne Norman.
Model number: ZGMF-X17A
Code name: Atonement Gundam
Unit type: prototype assault mobile suit
Manufacturer: Unknown
Operator(s): ZAFT (Zodiac Alliance and Freedom Treaty), United Emirates of Orb
Pilot(s): Claire Whitestar, Xander Darklighter
First deployment: C.E. 73
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: head height 18.01 meters
Weight: max gross weight 73.0 metric tons
Construction: unknown
Powerplant: ultracompact nuclear fusion reactor, power output rated at 9000 kW
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown; Phase Shift (PS) Armor, Neutron Jammer Canceller, "Gefallen" wing blades, PX system
Fixed armaments:
MMI-GAU27D 31mm CIWS x 2
MA-M02G "Super Lacerta" beam saber x 2,
MMI-M15E "Xiphias 3" rail cannon x 2
MX2200 beam shield generator x 2
MMX-7777 "ATONE" anti ship sword x 1,
EQFU-3X Super DRAGOON (Disconnected Rapid Armament Group Overlook Operation Network) mobile weapon wings (MA-33X anti armor sword x 8)
Optional armament: MA-M40 "Lupus" beam rifle, power rating unknown
Technical notes and history:
By armaments design, Atonement is like a 'twin' to Freedom Gundam. It was built around the same time as Freedom, Justice and Providence. But its existence was well hidden by Claire Whitestar, chief engineer of the mobile suit. With the help from her associates, they built it in a totally different factory at PLANT. Claire also managed to get Freedom's technical data and made some radical improvements to it which later the new Strike Freedom in return took the improved weapons designs for itself. Claire wanted to give this unit to Xander Darklighter but she died during the battle at Jachin Due. But not before she entrusted Lacus with it and made her promised to give it to Xander when the time comes.
Like Strike Freedom and Legend Gundam, Atonement too was equipped with the DRAGOON system but the eight anti armor swords were in place instead of the remote beam assault cannons. These swords were detached from the wing blades and if were used properly, will be able to deal a great amount of damage with breathtaking speed and accuracy.
But what makes Atonement different from its 'brothers' is the PX system. By the use of a special headset, the pilot is able to utilize the unit to its full potential by taking advantage of the increased adrenaline he feels during combat, thus, maximizing the power of the mobile suit. However, the PX system have a three minute time limit which if passed will have a serious consequences for both the pilot and the suit.
Despite its superior armaments and features, Atonement is not capable of HiMAT (High Mobility Aerial Tactics) due to the added weight of its wing blades. But it is still fast and agile enough for a well-trained pilot.
Chapter 26: Traitor
Lacus, in the Infinite Justice Gundam, radioed Archangel on her way down.
"Miss Murrue, Sir Xander will arrive soon in the Atonement Gundam."
"Sure thing. I'll make sure no one from Orb attacks him." Murrue replied from the bridge.
Above the waters of Orb, Kira in his Strike Freedom was battling against Destiny Gundam used by Shinn. Both were already into their SEED mode and Shinn continuously attacked Kira with the anti ship sword while Kira keep avoiding the attacks and used long range beam attacks to frustrate his opponent.
"Damn you! You were supposed to be dead!" Shinn yelled as he fired a massive blast from his beam rifle. Kira calmly countered it with a blast of his own.
The sudden appearance of Strike Freedom and Infinite Justice shocked the crew of Minerva. Talia then decided to take command of the battlefield.
"Prepare to attack the Archangel." she ordered.
Arthur was about to reply when he detected several missiles coming in. Talia quickly gave the order to avoid it and the missiles hit the waters harmlessly.
"Arthur, where is that come from?"
"The signal just disappeared. Mirage Colloid system, maybe?"
"An unknown mobile suit is approaching us!" Miriallia informed.
"It's not Xander, right?" Murrue asked.
Miriallia shook. "No. This one didn't come from the atmosphere. Plus, we're having trouble of detecting its signal."
"The Mirage Colloid?" Murrue speculated.
Suddenly, the mysterious mobile suit appeared not far from Archangel. It was colored in red, an extendable claw on the right hand and a thin rapier attached to its left hip. In many ways, it resembled the Blitz Gundam appeared two years ago. However, the unit didn't make any provoking moves to attack the ship. Then, a female pilot established communication.
"This is Lieutenant Yvonne Norman from the Alliance. I wish to help you against ZAFT."
"Yvonne!" Miriallia beamed. Yvonne smiled.
"It's been a while, Miriallia." Then, she turned to Murrue. "Captain Ramius, I've heard many things about you from my father, Commander Jelric Norman."
Murrue smiled after she remembered about it. "Aah, Commander Norman. How is he?"
"He's doing fine but let's get to the point. I wish to help you."
"The Alliance is helping us?" Murrue asked.
Yvonne shook. "No. To tell the truth, the Alliance is no more after what happened at Heaven's Base. I came here by my own discretion. Like Xander, I wish to do my part in ending this war."
Lunamaria watched the battle with Rey in the briefing room. The tide of the battle had suddenly shifted to Orb after the appearance of Strike Freedom and Yvonne's Dagger unit. Seeing this, Rey commed Shinn.
"Shinn get back here for repairs and recharge. The energy should be all used up by now."
Shinn reluctantly nods. "Understood."
The Legend pilot glanced at Lunamaria. "When Destiny are ready to go again, the three of us will go together. This time, we'll get them."
Lunamaria hesiated but then nods. The thought of fighting against Xander almost made her cry. She then remembered what Xander had said during that night.
"Lunamaria, you don't have to fight if it's against your wishes. But if you do, I won't fight you."
(Xander, I...I don't want to fight...but...)
The three DOM Troopers from the Clyne Faction were cleaning house on the battlefield as they disabled each ZAFT units with ice cold precision.
"Wow. Now this IS a battle!" exclaimed Mars Simeon.
"Now don't get carried away too far, Mars." Herbert Von Reinhardt reminded his friend.
"Can you two spare the chat later? We've got a swarm of ants to squash." Hilda Harken, the leader of the trio said.
Kira was busy taking out various ZAFT's suits until he saw Destiny and Legend were approaching him. Shortly after that, the Force Impulse Gundam followed behind. Kira pondered what tactics he could use to fight against three mobile suits until Yvonne messaged him.
"Freedom pilot, I'll take the Impulse. That should lessen your burden a little."
Kira nods. "Thank you, emm..."
"Yvonne. Yvonne Norman."
Without wasting time, the Strike Freedom spread its wings to unleash a massive HiMAT attack to break their attacking formation. Yvonne had anticipated the path Impulse will take and closed the gap with ease. She then pulled out the beam saber and Lunamaria countered with the same weapon.
"Not bad but the pilot is hesitating." Yvonne thought and attacked again.
This time, Lunamaria avoided it and the two female pilots had a go with each other.
"Luna!" Shinn yelled and was temporarily distracted. This gave Kira a few moments to fire his rail cannons. Unfortunately, Rey blocked the attack in Shinn's place.
"Shinn! What are you doing? Concentrate!"
"Yeah."
Then, everyone on the battlefield detected another presence. The Atonement Gundam just entered the atmosphere and without warning, used its DRAGOON-enabled anti armor swords to disable more than a dozen ZAFT units with deadly accuracy. The remote swords then returned and reattached to its wing blades.
Xander established connection with Archangel and Kira. "Xander Darklighter here. Anyone missed me?" he asked.
"Xander, what took you?" Kira asked as he took a place beside the Atonement.
"Eh, sorry. I was fiddling with the PX system for a little while. So, who is that?"
"That's Yvonne." Kira replied.
"Yvonne?"
Yvonne commed him as she avoided another attack from Lunamaria. "Hm. You thrashed my precious Windam, Darklighter."
"Eh...uh...what should I say?"
"No time for that! Here they come!" Kira warned. Xander then messaged Yvonne.
"Yvonne, if you can, please don't kill the pilot of Impulse."
Yvonne paused then chuckled. "Hehehe. Someone finally managed to steal your heart after all, huh?"
Xander smiled sheepishly. "Oh, just shut it."
"Fine. I assure you that I won't kill her."
"Thanks."
With that, Xander went ahead and engaged Rey's Legend Gundam while Kira squared off with Shinn once again.
"It's been a long time, Rey." Xander messaged his opponent.
"So, you're the pilot of that unit? I've got orders from the Chairman to take down traitors like you!"
With that, Rey pulled the beam javelin and lunged at Xander. The former ZAFT ace pulled his beam saber and coolly batted the attack aside. "Oh, I feel so wanted. Should I feel honored about that?" Xander then kicked Legend in the cockpit to throw Rey away.
"Rey!" Shinn yelled and attacked Xander with his boomerang.
"Hm. Child's play." Xander smirked. The Atonement spread its wings and used the razor sharp edges to slice off the boomerang. Shinn then lunged at him with the sword. "Die traitor!"
"Eww. Seems you still like to stab people in the cockpit, huh?" Xander sarcastically remarked as his eyes turned white with the seed bursting brightly. He pulled out the ATONE sword and the two swords clashed fiercely.
"A traitor like you should die!"
"Don't test me, kid. Don't you ever..."
Lunamaria watched the battle between Destiny and Atonement and knew that Xander was using the black unit. Yvonne then established communication.
"Impulse pilot. Lunamaria, I assume?"
Lunamaria nods. "Yes. And you are..."
"The name's Yvonne. Xander doesn't want me to take you down."
"I...love him..."
"I know that. He never wish to fight you. Or anyone else for that matter. But he have to."
"I...don't know..."
Suddenly, Legend sneaked in from behind and attacked Yvonne. However, she quickly avoided it and used the Mirage Colloid to mask her presence.
"Lunamaria! What are you doing? This is war! You shouldn't hesitate!" Rey shouted.
"I..."
"Xander is the enemy now! You shouldn't have any feelings for him!"
"But..."
Before Rey could say a word, Kira came in and slashed at him. He could barely dodge the attack and the two battled it out.
The mobile suit battle was getting intense as Xander dodged Shinn's sword attacks and messaged Yvonne.
"Yvonne! Can you take care of this guy for me? I need to talk to Lunamaria!"
"I don't know how to handle a berserk pilot but I suppose I can buy some time."
"Thanks."
With that, Xander left Shinn for Lunamaria but the Destiny pilot gave chase.
"I won't let you touch her!"
Shinn suddenly saw an anti armor penetrator coming at him. He avoided it and the weapon returned to its owner.
"Not if I can help it, boy." Yvonne said.
The Atonement positioned itself in front of Impulse. Xander opened the cockpit and stood up.
"Lunamaria! Talk to me!"
Lunamaria pointed Impulse's beam rifle at him. However, Xander didn't flinch.
(Lunamaria...)
To Be Continued...