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RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn
Unit Type Prototype Full-PsycoFrame Mobile Suit
Appearances
OVA	MSGUC: First Seen in Episode #6
Profile
Model Number	RX-0[N]
Namesake	Banshee
Developed from	RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee
First Seen	0096 U.C.
Manufacturer	Anaheim Electronics (Augusta Newtype Lab)
Operator	Vist Foundation
Known Pilots	Riddhe Marcenas
General Characteristics
Overall Height	19.7 meters64.633 ft 775.591 in (Unicorn Mode) 21.7 meters71.194 ft 854.331 in (Destroy Mode)
Max Weight	48.8 metric tons
Standard Weight	27.3 metric tons
Power-plant	Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power Output	4520 kW6,061.419 hp
Sensor Range	28600 meters93,832.021 ft
Pilot Accommodations	Pilot only in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in chest
Armor	Gundarium Alloy
Movement
Rocket Thrusters	185380 kg408,692.826 lb 204.346 tons
Armaments 2 x 60mm Vulcan Gun (mounted in head) 2 x Beam Saber (mounted on forearms) 2 x Beam Vulcan Gun (mounted in shoulders, usable in Destroy Mode only)
Special Equipments and Features Newtype-Destroyer (NT-D) System I-Field Generator
Optional Equipment Beam Magnum Revolving Launcher Beam Jitte Bop Missle MGaAP Armed Armor DE I-Field Generator Mega Cannon Armed Armor XC Beam Tonfa

The RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (aka Banshee Norn) is an upgraded variant of the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee that appears in the OVA version of Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn. The unit is piloted by Riddhe Marcenas.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

The RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn is the variant of RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee. While Two Armed Armors (BS and VN) were discarded in favor of the new two Armed Armors (DE and XC), Banshee Norn was equipped with a modified Beam Magnum as its primary ranged weapon with its new attachment, Revolving Launcher.

Armaments

• 60mm Vulcan Gun

Housed in the head. Hobby Japan lists it as a beam vulcan gun, though standard live rounds can also be used.

• Beam Magnum

A highly customized beam rifle designed with an energy condenser, mirroring the output of large mega-particle cannons. Normally, It functions like an ordinary beam rifle, but utilizes a special E-cap magazine mechanism to produce mega-particle cannon yield at the expense of an entire E-cap battery.

• Revolving Launcher

A new attachment added to Banshee's Beam Magnum in a manner reminiscent of the original Gundam's Super Napalm. Each barrel houses an ammo type for the Revolving Launcher.

• Beam Jitte

A Beam Jitte is attached to the Banshee Norn's Revolving Launcher. Essentially a bayonet, it is designed to catch enemy beam sabers, allowing the pilot to quickly counter when there is no time to draw out his main beam saber, or used when the Banshee Norn is in a tight situation when it lost its Beam Sabers.

• BOP Missile

• MGaAP

Grenade launcher that fires four armor-piercing grenades that can be set to detonate upon impact with the target or timed to explode after a preset time. The grenades are moderately powerful self-propelling explosives that can deal significant damage to a mobile suit or battleship, but are particularly effective against machines with heavy defenses against beam weapons.

• Beam Saber/Beam Tonfa

The standard close range armament for most Federation mobile suits. The beam saber is a small cylindrical device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by an energy capacitor that is recharged from special racks. The beam saber emits a blade of plasma contained by an I-Field and is capable of cutting through almost any metal that has not been treated with anti-beam coating. The Banshee Norn is equipped with 2 beam sabers mounts on each forearm that can be used while attached externally to the arms.

• Beam Vulcan Gun

Housed within the shoulder assembly; only operable in Destroy mode. Hobby Japan lists this weapon as beam vulcan gun, although standard projectile ammunition is primarily used.

• Armed Armor DE

A shield equipped with a propulsion system and mega cannon.

• Armed Armor XC

A backpack unit that serves the purpose of improving the affinity between pilot and machine. It also improves overall generator output. The Banshee Norn can achieve speeds comparable to a Base Jabber by mounting the Armed Armor DE.

Special Equipment & Features

• Newtype-Destroyer System

History

Note: Much of the Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn's history can be found on Riddhe Marcenas's page.

Picture Gallery

Front & Rear View of the Banshee Norn

Front image and caption of the RX-0[N]

Front and back images of the Banshee Norn

Banshee Norn Front and Back with Armed Armor DE mounted on back

Banshee Norn appear in trailer 6

RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn

1/144 HGUC Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Unicorn Mode) Boxart

Gundam UC Ep. 6 - Banshee Norn [Unicorn Mode]

Gundam UC Ep. 6 - Banshee Norn [Unicorn Mode]

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Notes

• In Irish and Scottish mythology, the Banshee is a "fairy woman" whose mournful wail heralds an imminent death.
• The "Norn" is an extinct North Germanic language. Norn also refers to any one of a number of female beings in Norse mythology who rule over the fates of gods and men, similar to the Moirai of Greek mythology.
• The Banshee is nicknamed the "Black Unicorn", although it really is colored in a dark shade of midnight blue.
• The Banshee is based on The Lion from The Lady and the Unicorn.

References

External Links

• RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn on Gundam-Unicorn.net
• RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn on MAHQ