GNW-20000 Arche Gundam
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| Custom Close Quarter Combat Mobile Suit | |
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| Model Number |
GNW-20000 |
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| Launched |
2312 A.D. |
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| General Characteristics | |
| Overall Height |
20.9 meters |
| Max Weight |
72.9 metric tons |
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| Accommodation |
Pilot only, cockpit in torso |
| Armor |
E-Carbon |
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Arche Gundam is an advanced variant of GNW-002 Gundam Throne Zwei, integrated with elements of Gundam Throne Eins Turbulenz. The unit is piloted by Ali Al-Saachez.
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Technology & Combat Characteristics
The Arche Gundam is one of the largest Gundams ever built in terms of height, standing head-and-shoulders over the majority of other Gundams. Its tall, lanky appearance belies its enormous agility. In addition to most of the armaments carried over from GNW-002 Gundam Throne Zwei, Arche Gundam features a pair of foot mounted GN Beam Sabers, as well as a GN Shield. Both the GN Buster Sword II and GN Shield are docked on the arms of Arche Gundam and the former can quickly slide forward into Arche's grasp. Arche Gundam was tuned specifically to Ali Al-Saachez's preference for close quarter combat, lacking any ranged weaponry save for the hidden GN Beam Rifle (within the sword) and GN Fangs. In close-quarters combat, Arche Gundam is capable of using its foot sabers and Buster Sword II to hold its own against multiple opponents at once. Like all Innovator-created mobile suits, the Arche's GN Drive [T] and cockpit also doubles as an emergency escape pod; it's design is different from the other pods, unclear is the difference only cosmetic.
Armaments
GN Beam Saber
Stored in each of Arche's toes, the beam saber folds out from its compartment and extends a full-size particle sword. Ali was particularly fond of this weapon in close-quarters combat against multiple opponents, as it allowed him to attack and defend against up to three enemies at once.
GN Buster Sword II
An enhanced version of Zwei's GN Buster Sword. Carried under the right arm, the large weapon slides down into the Arche's hand during combat. Compared to Zwei's, the GN Buster Sword used by Arche is longer and lighter. The weapon itself is a GN Particle-infused vibro-blade, allowing the blade to cut through any modern MS unit. Unlike the Zwei's, which doubled as both blade and shield, Arche's Buster Sword is designed purely offensively, carrying a small shield instead.
Although never shown in combat, the Buster Sword doubles as a GN Rifle. When activated, the sword exposes a handlebar (for stability and handling) and split open in the middle to reveal a gun. Its output is unknown due to never being used.
GN Fang Container
Carrying over the signature weaponry from the Gundam Throne Zwei, Arche Gundam has two large armored skirts that protect its side legs and thighs while holding its GN Fangs. While Zwei had its container partially exposed, Arche's container is completely covered in armor plating for added protection for Arche and its Fangs. When launching the Fangs, a small opening can launch the Fangs in immediate pairs or open wide for all 8 of them to attack.
GN Fangs II
Arche's GN Fangs are enhanced/improved versions of the original GN Fangs, identical in design but sporting overall higher capabilities. They are faster, highly maneuverable, and have stronger beams than the originals. Like their predecessors, the GN Fangs double as flying beam rifles and beam daggers.
GN Shield
A narrow and slender physical shield, this defensive equipment is fixed on the left arm and can block GN beam weaponry. While its tolerance to heavier fire is unclear, the shield is effective in deflecting small to medium beam fire.
History
Arche first appeared in Episode 33, engaging GN-0000 00 Gundam as well as GN-008 Seravee Gundam in close combat. The Arche easily overwhelmed the two opponents, destroying the Seravee's GN Bazooka II as well as the right knee mounted GN Cannon. Arche was only forced to withdraw when Cherudim and Arios arrived to assist the pair.
Arche reappears again in Episode 39, where it is used to lure 00 Raiser to the former Krugis Republic to meet Ribbons Almark. The aftermath of this encounter led to another fight between Ali and Setsuna F. Seiei. Unfortunately for Ali, the injured Setsuna performed better than expected, and in a burst of Innovation was able to unleash the Raiser Sword for the first time. Setsuna nearly destroyed Ali, but was stopped by his developing quantum brainwaves hearing the singing of Marina Ismail and her orphan children near the battlefield. Ali abandoned the Arche and managed to escape via the escape pod.
Arche makes its final return in episode 48, waiting within CBS Celestial Being to engage GN-006 Cherudim Gundam in single combat. After a fierce battle, the Arche is disabled by the Cherudim - Ali attempts to escape, but a shootout leads to his death at the hands of Lockon Stratos. Abandoned by its pilot, the remains of the machine are assumed to be still at the scene of the fight.
Variants
GNW-20000/J Jagd Arche Gundam
The Jagd is a solo heavy assault configuration for the Arche which fully combines the equipment of all of the Throne Gundams into a single unit. Its primary combat strategy is to isolate the enemy using the Stealth Field, bombard from range with the GN Launcher, and then tear them apart at close range in the resulting confusion. Because of the decrease in mobility due to the added weight, it is only used to fight large groups, rather than a small force such as Celestial Being.
- Armaments
- GN Launcher
- GN Fangs/GN Missiles x 12
- GN Buster Sword x 2
- GN Beam Saber x 2
- GN Stealth Field x 2
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