GNMA-XCVII Alvatore
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| Unit Type | |
| Custom Heavy Assault Mobile Armor | |
| Profile | |
| Model Number |
GNMA-XCVII |
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| Launched |
2307 A.D. |
| Manufacturer | |
| Operator | |
| Known Pilots | |
| General Characteristics | |
| Overall Height |
42.6 meters |
| Overall Length |
56.1 meters |
| Overall Width |
37.9 meters |
| Power-plant |
GN Drive Tau x 7 |
| Accommodation |
Docking port for Alvaaron |
| Armor |
E-Carbon |
| Armaments | |
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| Special Equipments and Features | |
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GN Field | |
The Alvatore is a large custom golden Mobile Armor that possesses 7 GN Tau Drives and piloted by Alejandro Corner. Its unique among other mobile units powered by a GN Drive Tau in that the GN Tau Particles produced are a golden color.
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Combat Characteristics
The golden mobile armor is themed after a horseshoe crab (or stingray) with thick armor throughout it's body on top of it's super GN Field. Because of the excess GN particles provided by the seven GN Tau Drives, it can generate very strong shielding that can repel GN Beams and fire its GN Cannon in succession with short recharging. While it's super GN Field can shield from attacks, it can't eliminate highly maneuverable units and relies on it's GN Fangs (can only fire GN Beams, can't perform melee tactics), thick armor, GN Beam Turrets and grappler pincer claws to combat enemy targets. Even without its GN Field, the Alvatore can withstand considerable punishment from by GN Particle weaponry, although it will eventually succumb.
While virtually impregnable to beam weaponry, Alejandro Corner learned first hand that the GN Field was was no defense against Exia's GN Blades. Should the mobile armor become inoperable, the top section of the armor can separate and engage enemy units as a mobile suit, Alvaaron.
Armaments
GN Beam Rifles
Above the where the cannon is situated are two beam rifles. Used for mid-range attacks the positioning of the rifles keeps them on a forward firing arc.
GN Beam Turrets
All over the body of the Alvatore are 24 beam turrets. These turrets are one of the primary weapons used for dealing with faster enemy targets that can't be destroyed with the beam cannon.
GN Fang
Stored within the "tail" of the mobile armor are six GN Fangs. These fangs are similar to the weapons used by Throne Zwei. Unlike the Zwei's multipurpose fangs, Alvatore's are only used as beam weapons.
Mega GN Cannon
The largest and most powerful weapon in the Alvatore's armaments is the Mega GN Particle Cannon. The cannon is situated on the very front of the mobile armor and can fire a large golden beam at tremendous range. Because of the high GN Tau Particle production of the seven GN Tau Drives, the cannon can fire in quick succession with little recharge time. Although a powerful weapon capable of destroying multiple enemy units, the cannon is relatively ineffective against smaller, faster targets. At the time it was the most powerful beam-based weapon seen in the series.
Pincer Claw
The Alvatore is equipped with two large and powerful pincer claw weapons. Normally folded into the side when in standby, they have the strength to rip a mobile suit in two, or simply crush it with its pincers.
Special Equipment and Features
GN Field
The Alvatore is not a particularly fast or agile mobile armor. To compensate for this weakness it has the capability to generate a GN Field as a means of protection. Because of the number of GN Tau Drives the Alvatore is equipped with it can generate a GN Field of unmatched strength. However the field can be countered by Exia's GN Sword.
History
Alvatore Vs Exia
Exia/Setsuna double teamed with Lasse Aeon/GN Arms Type-E to eliminate Alvatore. They were inside the Combat (or Assault) Container and attempted to ram the container through the GN Field, enough to fire it's GN weapons. Alejandro/Alvatore used the pincer claws to crab the Combat Container and attempted to rip the unit apart. Both Setsuna/Exia and Lasse/GN Arms Type-E ejected from the container and attempt to destroy the unit together. Alejandro executed the GN Fangs and GN Beam turrents to eliminate them both, but avoided Alvatore's firing solution. Exia and GN Arms docked for mobile armor to mobile armor combat. GN Arms Type-E got badly damaged during combat and Setsuna/Exia used its GN Blade to ram into Alvatore (while ejecting from GN Arms at the same time). Alvatore's GN Field was taken down and the mobile armor was destroyed.
