Dark Prince

by Helltanz98

What Lelouch wants most is to make a better world, and to defeat his father. To this end he has created the Black Knights by all means available. His knights are spread across the world and supported by a powerful corporate wing. Sequel up.

45. Sequel Up, Mech Profile

Important Announcements

Alright then how is it going people trust you are all doing well this is an announcement officially proclaiming that the sequel to Dark Prince is up so please read and review.

Well then now on to other news, I've been meaning to do this for a while so I figured that I would do it here, and for those of you who are reading God's Sword I will do one for that story as well at a later date after I figure out how I'm going to do it.

Well then on to the matter at hand, this list will be updated from time to time as the Dark Prince series progresses , and I get them typed up, so keep an eye out:

Also here Standard Armament refers to what is actually mounted on the Machine, rather than say a gun that the Knightmare carries

Original Knightmares:

Name: YPI 541

Generation: Sixth

Type: Semi Production Prototype Assault frame

Deployment: Built 2016 fiscal year Deployed 2017 Kyushu Operation Cromwell

Faction: Developed for the Thorians

Standard Armament: 2x arm mounted Composite Shield mounts two 'long' blonde knives , 8x autocannons, 4x micro missile launchers, 2x Mark 12 155mm Heavy Linear cannons mounted on the shoulders, 2x Mark 130mm linear cannons hip mounted

Description: The basis for the eventual development for the Cardoc bears the unremarkable designation Prototype (Y) Panzer Infantry model 541. Like the Cardoc it is large and imposing and mounts a number of heavy weapons and heavy armor as well as carries the same hover propulsion system as the MMI 101. The YPI 541 at full load outweighs the RAI 01Dudley.

Production Status: Cancelled in favor of the YPI 555 Heavy Assault type, which later was suspended in August of 2017 atb

Physical Appearance: The YPI 541 is much more broad than the Sutherland, and is longer as well, though is shorter, about the height of an old Glasgow. Being broader and longer allows the YPI 541 to accommodate more armor as well makes it much more stable for its heavy guns. The YPI 541 two shoulder mounted Mark 12 155mm linear cannons are accommodated on it broad shoulders, like the Cardoc it mounts a pair of hip guns which can lock into position turning the Knightmare into a heavy artillery platform. Overall the machine is a little less than four and a quarter meters in height with thick sloped frontal black armor, a factsphere is located in between the two 155mm guns on the shoulder.

Name: YPI 111 Archer

Generation: Sixth

Type: Mass Production Series Prototype

Deployment: Built 2016 fiscal year Deployed Kyushu Operation Cromwell

Faction: Black Knights

Standard Armament: 2x 155 mm Mark 12 heavy linear cannons attached to shoulder hardpoints, 2x shoulder mounted micro missile pods, 2x chest mounted blonde knives, 2x autocannons,

Description: The YPI 111 were originally developed parallel to the machine which would eventually be developed into the Manchester however the Archer 's development was slower than the Manchester and was eventually suspended. The Archer prototype however is more powerful than the completed RPI 603 Manchester, and the its heavy linear cannons are sufficient to destroy even a block II Edinburgh with a single shot.

Production Status: Project restarted

Physical Appearance: The Archer is about four and a half meters tall, making it larger than the Sutherland frame, this is due to its primary armament 155mm guns mounted on each arm, and the advanced integrated Fact Sphere and avionics package, including a sniper pod, unit that serves as its 'head'. The Fact Sphere has fixed antennae which slopes upward. This combined package makes the head quite a bit larger than other KMF Fact Spheres, about one and a half.

Name: RPI 372 Oni

Generation: Sixth

Type: Sutherland design family Mass Production type

Deployment: Wide scale production in 2016

Faction: Hokkaido Autonomous Guard, Black Knights

Standard Armament: 2x Blonde Knives, 2x autocannons shoulder mounted, 2x Quatars

Description: One of the earlier advancements on the Sutherland frame by the Black Knights the Oni is used by the Hokkaido Autonomous Guard a Black Knight faction which expressly responsible for peace keeping. The Oni in addition to its inbuilt weaponry typically carries a large Knightmare sword, usually a katanna, the blade of which mounts a modified plasma torch for officers or an EM Shotgun.

Production Status: In Production

Physical Appearance: The RPI 372 is quite plainly a Sutherland derivative frame, this is quite apparent though there are some key differences both internally and externally. The most obvious of these is the armor system, including heavier rear armor, and the fact the standard Fact Sphere underwent a complete redesign giving the 'Oni' its name. Horn like communication antennae protrude from the fact sphere. Additionally the Stun Tonfa were replaced with folding KMF style Quatars giving the machine an edge in close quarters combat, unfortunately without MVS tech these blades do require after battle patience. 2 Autocannons were also included on the design, mounted on the shoulders thus allowing the RPI 372 to retain the ability to carry Chaos Grenades.

Name: RAI 01 Dudley

Generation: Sixth

Type: Heavy Knightmare Frame

Deployment: 2017 atb

Faction: Black Knights

Standard Armament: Chest mounted Hadron cannon, 2x20mm Vulcan (the RAIL 01b production mounts 4 in place of the chest machine guns), 2x dual cannons (shoulder mounted), chafe dispenser (production model), 4x 665mm missiles launchers, Pincer claws, 4x12.7mm machine guns, 2x Slash Harkens

Description: The Dudley is approximately twelve tons and is capable of switching between a more typical Knightmare Humanoid form and switching to a lower seating more stable firing platform. Developed following the acquirement of the Lancelot and Gawain information as a viable design to compete with the YPI 555 series the Dudley is heavily armed KMF meant to supply the Black Knights with overwhelming fire support. Unfortunately this ordinance and armor come at a price the Dudley is expensive and has a top maintainable speed of 35 kilometers and hour.
Production Status: In Production

Physical Appearance: Dudley is an extremely rough looking frame. Its legs are extremely blocky mounting heavier armor than most KMFs, and the rear of the legs are covered by wide tracked treaded land spinner design which are used for movement in 'tank mode'. On each side of the legs are 2 of the 12.7 mm machine guns, which can be controlled electronically. The torso is a larger design with slants and a niche in the middle to accommodate the chest mounted Hadron cannon. As far as width goes the Dudley's chest is much wider which allows the slanted chest to might two additional 12.7mm machine guns, likewise controlled via electronics. Atop the Dudley's shoulders are 2, one on either side, dual cannons in between these are the 20mm guns. Missile pods are accommodated for on the shoulder pylons, with the production model carrying chafe dispensers on the back of the machine. Each missile pod carries 5 665mm missiles, these are the same size missiles used by the Glaston Knights.

Name: RPI 603 Manchester

Generation: Sixth

Type: Mass Production KMF

Deployment: 2016 atb

Faction: Black Knights

Standard Armament: EM Scrambler (head mounted), 2x blonde knives, 2 x 12.7mm machine guns

Description: The Black Knights originally attempted to design their own mass production frame this program resulted in the sixth generation Manchester, which could consecutively outperform the Sutherland, and when equipped with the EM Shot cannon or missile pods was capable of dealing heavy damage against groups of the fifth generation frames despite their heavier armor.

Production Status: In Production

Physical Appearance: The Manchester is 'lankier' than the Sutherland and eschews armor to emphasize speed and agility. The RPI 603 is a fully realized production unit its factsphere is mounted in the KMF's torso while the Manchester's head contained an electromagnetic pulse weapon which can be used to disable enemy machines. Generally the Manchester is painted black with either tan or blue secondary highlights, unless the machine is operating where camouflage is needed. Two machine guns are mounted on the machines torso and controlled electronically.

Name: RMI 18 Eastbourne

Generation: Sixth

Type: Sixth generation submersible KMF

Deployment: 2017 atb

Faction: Black Knights, limited use 'Export' model for Britannia

Standard Armament: 2x slash harkens, 2x MVS claws, 4x forward torpedo launchers, 2x back mounted 665mm missile launchers, 2x rear torpedo launchers

Description: The Black Knights originally designed the Eastbourne as a potential tool to destroy enemy vessels, the MVS claws and torpedoes allow it to strike its enemies from either close range and rip apart the hull or from a far, additionally the back (Dorsal) mounted missile launchers allow it a limited ability to target surface combatants or aircraft.

Production Status: In Production

Physical Appearance: The Eastbourne is generally matte black with blue or green highlights. As far as machines go its much more refined than the Portman, and actually has the ability to go toe to toe in melee with a land KMF. Its fully functional hands allow it to use 'normal' KMF weapons. The Eastbourne appearance wise is very smooth with few rough edges so as to make it stealthy in the water.