GNX-604T Advanced GN-X

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**GNX-604T Advanced GN-X**


Unit Type
Commander Use Mobile Suit
Profile
Model Number	GNX-604T
Developed from	GNX-603T GN-X
Launched	2307 A.D.
Manufacturer	United Nation Forces
Operator	United Nation Forces
Known Pilots	Amy Zimbalist Deborah Galiena
General Characteristics
Overall Height	19.0 meters
Standard Weight	74.2 metric tons
Power-plant	GN Drive Tau
Accommodation	Pilot only, Cockpit in Chest
Armor	E-Carbon
Armaments
Advanced GN Beam Rifle GN Beam Saber x2 GN Claw x 2 GN Defense Rod x 2 GN Vulcan Gun x 2 Proto GN Lance
Special Equipments and Features
Semi modular weapons attachment system on shoulders Subordinate suit control via head crest

Advanced GN-X is an interim GN-X that's featured in Mobile Suit Gundam 00V. The units is piloted by Amy Zimbalist and Deborah Galiena.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

An interim model between the original GN-X and its subsequent models, the Advanced GN-X is developed to test the various systems that were to be implemented on the descendants of the GN-X. Due to the course of development, the Advanced GN-X sports similarities in its armament common to the later machines in the GN-X series. Due to the complexity of the unit, the Advanced GN-X was only given to ace pilots in the UN Forces. Even so, the Advanced GN-X had a limited production run, and only constituted a mere 3% of the overall GN-X population at the time.

The Advanced GN-X sports a advanced GN-X beam rifle, equipped with beam bayonet under the barrel of the rifle, similar to that of the GN-X long barreled beam rifle. Also unique to the machine is the prototype GN Lance, which combines a GN beam rifle into the weapon, allowing the weapon to be used as both as a melee or as a ranged weapon, depending on situation. In addition to these armaments, the Advanced GN-X carries a pair of GN Beam Sabers, a pair of GN Claws, a pair of head mounted GN Vulcans and lastly, a pair of shoulder mounted GN Defense Rods.

Armaments

Advanced GN Beam Rifle

This is an advanced custom version of the standard GN-X rifle. The base parts are the same as the original, but it allows the pilot to adjust its accuracy, rate of fire and penetrating power in real time. The rifle also mounts a GN Saber, instead of the standard GN-X’s leg saber rack.

GN Defense Rod

The original GN-X had a GN Defense Rod that would unfold from its shield. This was enlarged and installed on the shoulder for the Advanced GN-X. If the pilot requested or a mission objective required it, the defense rod could be replaced with other equipment, such as a GN Launcher.

Proto GN Lance

A prototype weapon that was first deployed with the Advanced GN-X. The GN Lance is a weapon useful in both close and ranged combat. The prototype proved to be quite effective in battle and was mass-produced later. The base of the Lance uses the same parts as the GN-X GN Rifle.

System Features

Head

The head sports an integrated antenna for use by commanders. In addition to enhanced search and communications capabilities, it can also control the machines under its command. This system showed how cautious the UN was about powerful weapons such as false solar reactor-equipped machines. Like the original GN-X, the Advanced GN-X’s head also mounted a pair of GN Vulcans.

Verniers

The whole machine’s thrust power has been increased. The enlargement of the GN Vernier allowed the suit to emit more particles, thus increasing its overall maneuverability. On the other hand, this increased the strain the pilot had to endure, making controlling the suit more difficult.

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