GFAS-X1 Destroy Gundam
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The GFAS-X1 Destroy is a heavy assault transformable mobile weapon, it is featured in the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny.
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Technology & Combat Characteristics
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As its name implies, the Destroy is built for only one purpose: massive destruction. Nearly being three times as large as an average MS, the massive suit is capable of destroying an enemy mobile suit by simply stepping upon it. Also to accomplish its goal of mass destruction the unit is equipped with a large number of weapons, allowing the suit to destroy a big city like Berlin or take out a large number of mobile suits and support crafts.
Mobile Armor ModeEdit
The massive backpack carried by the Destroy mounts four thrusters, allowing the suit to hover over the ground at low altitudes in Mobile Armor mode. Besides this the backpack mounts three of the weapons used by the suit. The first and most powerful weapons are the two "Aufprall Dreizehn" high-energy beam cannons which are only operable in MA mode. These cannons are capable of literally cutting through a city, causing massive destruction. Also mounted on the backpack is a "Nefertem 503" thermal plasma composite cannon, which is fired from 20 circumference beam cannons mounted around the backpack, thus providing strong firepower in every direction. Lastly the backpack mounts four Mark 62 6-tube multipurpose missile launchers (two launchers mounted in the front, two in the opposite direction), capable of firing a large number of missiles on enemies.
Mobile Suit ModeEdit
Like the backpack the main body of the Destroy mounts a wide variety of weapons. The Destroy transforms into MS mode by rotating its lower half 180 degrees, lowering the arms and moving the backpack to the rear of the unit. Mounted in the head is a 200mm "Zorn Mk2" energy cannon in place of the mouth, as well as four "Igelstellung" 75mm automatic CIWS, which are the only shell-firing weapons used by the massive suit. The chest not only features the cockpit but also three 1580mm multi-phase energy cannons of type "Super Scylla", capable of causing massive damage to a city if fired at the same time with the "Zorn Mk2" energy cannon. Both arms of the Destroy are detachable models of type "Sturm Faust", capable of being used as remote weapons. Lastly each hand of the suit is in fact a MJ-1703 5-barrel hand beam cannon, allowing the firing of energy beams from each finger.
Despite its vast array of weapons, the Destroy is also equipped with defensive potential in the form of several positron reflector shields of type "Schneidschutz" SX1021. One known emitter is mounted on the front side in MA mode, while each detachable arm mounts another one. It was clearly unknown if the unit piloted by Stella Loussier was equipped with a Geschmeidig Panzer (as shown in the anime as it fights initially with the ZAFT Forces in Berlin, and its fight with Kira Yamato's Freedom Gundam and lastly Shinn Asuka's Impulse Gundam) which deflects the ZAFT Forces' beam weapons, the Freedom's Full Burst Mode, and the beam rifle from Impulse.
The most effective method for taking down a Destroy Gundam is to use a mobile suit with high speed and mobility to get in close to the giant mobile suit. At such close range the Destroy has difficulty using its weapons or positron reflectors to defend itself, though the fact that it still can means the attacking mobile suit is in a dangerous position. When in range the attacking mobile suit should use its beam saber, preferably an anti-ship sword. At that range the Destroy cannot adequately defend against a beam saber.
ArmamentsEdit
- "Aufprall Dreizehn" High-energy Beam Cannon
- Mounted on the backpack of the Destroy, the Aufprall Dreizehn beam cannons are only useable in the Destroy's MA mode. The beam cannons are comparable to battleship caliber class beam cannons and are able to do massive amounts to damage.
- 200mm "Zorn Mk2" Energy Cannon
- A larger caliber beam cannon that is derived from the GAT-X370 Raider and mounted in the mouth section of the Destroy's head. Usable in MS form only.
- "Nefertem 503" Thermal Plasma Composite Cannon
- Circumference Beam Cannon
- A set of 20 beam cannons lining the circumference of the Destroy's backpack, the beam cannon appears to be capable of continuous fire, as well as adjusting its shooting angle while being fired.
- "Igelstellung" 75mm Automatic CIWS
- Widely used among Earth Alliance mobile weapons, the Igelstellung CIWS is a rapid fire weapon normally used to shoot down missiles and other nimbler targets, where use of the larger caliber weapons are not justified.
- 1580mm Multi-phase Energy Cannon "Super Scylla"
- Derived from the GAT-X131 Calamity's Scylla beam cannon, three of these cannons are mounted on the torso of the Destroy and are usable only when the Destroy is in its MS form.
- "Sturm Faust" Detachable Arm
- Capable of being ejected from the arm of the Destroy, the Sturm Faust serves as the Destroy's remote weapons and are fully usable in atmosphere, unlike most of the other types of remotely operated weapons. On board each arm, a 5 barreled beam cannon and a positron reflector shield is carried, to serve as offense and defense respectively.
- MJ-1703 5-barrel Hand Beam Cannon
- A single beam cannon whose multiple barrels masquerade as the Destroy's fingers, and are mounted on the Sturm Faust detachable arms.
- Mark 62 6-tube Multipurpose Missile Launcher
- Mounted on the surface of the backpack,4 such missile launchers are carried and typically used for offensive purposes.
- "Schneidschutz" SX1021 Positron Reflector Shield
- With three such devices mounted the Destroy, 1 on each Sturm Faust detachable arm, and one more on the backpack, the positron reflector shield allows the Destroy to block almost every form of ranged weaponry that an enemy can fire at the mobile weapon.
System FeaturesEdit
- Operating System
- The Destroy uses the unique Gigantic Unilateral Numerous Dominating Ammunition Fortress operating system.
HistoryEdit
Battle of BerlinEdit
The first Destroy was stationed aboard the land carrier Bonaparte, where it is assigned to Extended human Stella Loussier. Together with a small number of Earth Alliance mobile suits, the massive suit sortied several times against ZAFT-occupied cities in Eurasia, causing massive damage to the ZAFT forces and perhaps killing thousands of people. This was ordered by LOGOS in order to show people what will happen to them if they ally themselves with ZAFT.
The Destroy finally reached Berlin while still battling ZAFT forces, until the Archangel and the ZGMF-X10A Freedom intervened. Together they fought against the Destroy, which, after moving all the time in mobile armor mode, finally transformed into its mobile suit mode. However the massive suit was able to block every attack while causing further damage to the city. At the same time, the ZAFT battleship Minerva was ordered to also engage the Destroy and help their comrades. As the only functional MS, the ZGMF-X56S Impulse was launched, with its pilot Shinn Asuka being able to finally deal some damage to the Destroy with its beam saber. Before he could finish it, he is warned by Neo Roanoke, that the Destroy's pilot is Stella. Because of this Shinn tried to talk to her and was momentarily able to stop Stella from causing more harm, until an explostion in the cockpit caused her to spot the Freedom. This caused her to attack again, forcing Kira to attack her. He was able to directly attack the cockpit section with several beam saber strokes, finally stopping the Destroy but also mortally wounding Stella, who later died in Shinn's arms.
Battle of Heaven's BaseEdit
After Gilbert Durandal exposed LOGOS to the world, a large fleet of ZAFT and Alliance renegade forces attacked LOGOS' main headquarter in Iceland, known as "Heaven's Base". During the battle five more Destroy units were fielded, with one of them being piloted by Extended and former ZGMF-X24S Chaos pilot Sting Oakley. Their first act was to simultaniously fire their "Aufprall Dreizehn" cannons, destroying dozens of ships in the progress. They then continued to destroy a large number of the allied forces, until ZAFT pilots Shinn with his new ZGMF-X42S Destiny, Rey Za Burrel in his new ZGMF-X666S Legend and Lunamaria Hawke in Shinn's old Impulse were able to put a halt on their rampage. Together the three Gundam pilots were able to destroy the five Destroy units, making the way for ZAFT's victory over LOGOS.
Battle of DaedalusEdit
After the firing of the Requiem superweapon, the Minerva launched a surprise attack on the EAF's Daedalus lunar base. To defend the base, three more Destroys, together with a large number of mobile suits and mobile armors were deployed. The three however proved to be no match for Shinn and Rey in their suits and, together with the other forces were quickly destroyed.
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TriviaEdit
- Destroy's concept and design are very similar to the MRX-009 Psyco Gundam in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, and its mobile armor mode closely resembles the MA-08 Big Zam in Mobile Suit Gundam.
- It should be noted that all 3 of the aforementioned mobile weapons were all destroyed by beam sabers.
- The detachable hands of the Destroy closely mirror those found on AMX-014 Doven Wolf which is also based on MRX-010 Psyco Gundam Mark II.
- This unit should not be confused with the GT-9600-D Gundam Leopard Destroy from After War Gundam X.
- The final battle between Shinn (Impulse), Kira (Freedom) and Stella (Destroy) can be considered a remake of the battle between Kamille Bidan (Z Gundam), Four Murasame (Psyco Gundam) and Jerid Messa (Byalant). Shinn and Kamille share the same role in the battle, as well as Stella and Four and Kira and Jerid. Though Kira attacked the Destroy, not Shinn .
- A curious note is, that all three of the Gundams participating in the battle mentioned above (Impulse, Freedom and Destroy) all have the exact same number of letters in their respective names.
- Destroy is the only Earth Alliance Gundam that was mass produced and not part of the GAT Series.
- Despite it's sheer size and power its power source and armor type are unknown, however based on speculation and its performance it's possible that the unit is powered by multiple ultracompact batteries or a power source similar to what Archangle or Minerva-class ships use (which are also unknown).
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| Era | Cosmic Era + |
| First Seen | 74 + |
| Head Height | 3,807 cm (38.07 m, 1,498.819 in, 124.902 ft) + |
| Height | 5,630 cm (56.3 m, 2,216.535 in, 184.711 ft) + |
| Manufacturer | Adukurf Mechano-Industries + |
| Model Number | GFAS-X1 + |
| Operator | Earth Alliance + |
| Page has default formThis property is a special property in this wiki. | Mobile Weapon + |
| Picture | +, and + |
| Pilot | Stella Loussier (?) +, Sting Oakley (?) +, and Vanfeldt Ria Lindsay (?) + |
| Production Type | Mass Production + |
| Series | Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (?) + |
| Unit Type | Suit + |
| Usage | Heavy Assault + |
| Weight | 404.93 tons (367,346.32 kg, 809,859.78 lb) + |
