MSJ-04 Fanton
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| Unit Type | |
| Mass Production Mobile Suit | |
| Profile | |
| Model Number |
MSJ-04 |
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| Manufacturer |
Human Reform League |
| Operator |
Human Reform League |
| General Characteristics | |
| Overall Height |
17.3 meters |
| Standard Weight |
57.2 metric tons |
| Accommodation |
Pilot only, Cockpit in Chest |
| Armor |
E-Carbon |
| Armaments | |
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| Special Equipments and Features | |
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An older model mobile suit later converted and sold off to third parties as the MSER-04 Anf. It mounts a single long-barrel clip-fed 155x50mm smoothbore cannon and wields a large carbon spear for offensive weapons. It was apparently phased out after the Tieren was put into production.
Unlike its descendant the Tieren which had numerous specialized variants based off it, the Fanton was a singular mobile suit with its only variant being the Anf.
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Combat Characteristics
Where other nations sought to develop advanced high-speed, high-maneuverability mobile suits the Human Reform League preferred to use proven technology and designs in their mobile suits. These designs include using heavy armor at the cost of speed and maneuverability alongside heavy weapons, making HRL mobile suits such as the Fanton akin to bipedal tanks.
The Fanton's weapons selection was designed for taking out mobile suits and armored vehicles. Its ranged weapon is a clip-fed smoothbore cannon mounted underneath the unit's head. The Fanton can carry a total of five clips, one inserted into the cannon, and another four carried on the hip armor. For close range combat the Fanton is equipped with a carbon spear. It is not as advanced as the sonic blades other nations had in developement but it was easier to maintain and had a greater reach. To round out the Fanton's equipment there is a thick shield mounted on its left forearm.
Armaments
155 x 50mm Smoothbore Cannon
The primary weapon equipped to the Fanton under its head. The weapon is clip-fed and can easily be reloaded thanks to the spare clips the mobile suit carries. This cannon would be replaced by a more powerful arm mounted 200 x 25mm smoothbore cannon when the Fanton is modified and sold as the Anf.
Carbon Spear
A close range weapon with a large blade of carbon. This pole-arm weapon stands as tall as the Fanton, giving it great reach.
Shield
Mounted on the Fanton's left arm is a small but thick shield. Since it can't cover a large portion of the Fanton's body it is likely a defense against close range attacks.
History
The Fanton is an old Human Reform League mobile suit used during the 2290s. It played a vital role in defending the HRL's orbital elevator while it was still under construction.
By the year 2301 the Fanton had virtually ceased to exist as it had been sold and modified into the MSER-04 Anf.
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