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{{Infobox/Mobile Weapon
  
{{Infobox/Mobile Weapon
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|image=rx-0(n).jpg;Front (Standard)
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|image=rx-0(n).jpg;Front (Unicorn Mode)
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rx-0(n)-back.jpg;Rear (Standard)
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rx-0(n)-back.jpg;Rear (Unicorn Mode)
 
Banshee_Norn_-_NT-D_Mode.jpg;Front (Destroy Mode)
  
Banshee_Norn_-_NT-D_Mode.jpg;Front (Destroy Mode)
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Banshee Norn - NT-D Mode rear.jpg;Rear (Destroy Mode)
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MSUC05_UNICORN_GUNDAM_02_BANSHEE_NORN(from_Mobile_Suit_Gundam_UC);Video
 
|transformable=No
  
|transformable=No
 
|production=Prototype
  
|production=Prototype
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|specialized=Full-PsycoFrame
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|specialized=Full Psycho-Frame
 
|type=Suit
  
|type=Suit
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|kanji=RX-0[N] ユニコーンガンダム2号機・バンシィ・ノルン
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|namesake=[[wikipedia:Banshee|Banshee]]
  
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|english=RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn
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|designation=RX-0[N]
  
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|OfficialName=Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn
  
 
|archetype=RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee~V
  
|archetype=RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee~V
 
|first=0096
  
|first=0096
 
|era=Universal Century
  
|era=Universal Century
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|series=Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn~6~7
  
 
|mechdesigner=Hajime Katoki
  
|mechdesigner=Hajime Katoki
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|series=Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn~6~7, Mobile Suit Gundam UC: A Phantom World,Mobile Suit Gundam UC: Neo Zeong Strikes Odaiba!,Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096
 
|manufacturer=Anaheim Electronics~Augusta Newtype Lab
  
|manufacturer=Anaheim Electronics~Augusta Newtype Lab
 
|operator=Vist Foundation,
  
|operator=Vist Foundation,
 
|pilot=Riddhe Marcenas
  
|pilot=Riddhe Marcenas
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|paccommodation=Pilot only~in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in chest
  
 
|height=19.7~Unicorn Mode, 21.7~Destroy Mode
  
|height=19.7~Unicorn Mode, 21.7~Destroy Mode
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|sensorrange=28600
  
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|weight=48.8
  
 
|emptyweight=27.3
  
|emptyweight=27.3
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|weight=48.8
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|armor=Gundarium Alloy
  
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|sensorrange=28600~Unmeasurable in Destroy Mode
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|armor=Gundarium Alloy;Gundarium Alloy
 
|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
  
|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
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|poweroutput=4520
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|poweroutput=4520~Unmeasurable in Destroy Mode
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|propRocketThrusters=185380
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|propRocketThrusters=185380~Unmeasurable in Destroy Mode
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|paccommodation=Pilot only~in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in chest
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|armaments=2 x 60mm Vulcan Gun
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|fixedArmaments=2 x 60mm Vulcan Gun
 
4 x Beam Saber~2 on forearms; 2 in backpack, usable in Destroy Mode only
  
4 x Beam Saber~2 on forearms; 2 in backpack, usable in Destroy Mode only
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*2 x Beam Tonfa
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-2 x Beam Tonfa
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|handheldArmaments=Beam Magnum
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|SpecEquip=Newtype-Destroyer (NT-D) System
  
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-Revolving Launcher
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|OptionalEquip=Beam Magnum
  
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--Beam Jutte
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*Revolving Launcher
  
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--BOP Missile
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**Beam Jitte
  
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--MGaAP
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**BOP Missile
  
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--Micro Hide Bomb
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**MGaAP
  
 
Armed Armor DE
  
Armed Armor DE
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*I-Field Generator
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-I-Field Generator
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*Mega Cannon
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-Mega Cannon
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|standardEquipment=NT-D System
 
Armed Armor XC
  
Armed Armor XC
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}}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]].
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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==
  
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
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The Banshee Norn is an upgraded armament version of the Banshee, assigned to [[Londo Bell]] pilot Riddhe Marcenas. Rather than that of a Unicorn, the Banshee's motif is that of a lion, illustrated with gold accents on the forehead, a golden collar to signify a lion's mane, and a much more elaborate horn/V-fin. The unit itself remains unchanged from the upgrades, with only the Armed Armors BS and VN replaced by two other new equipment, the Armed Armor DE and Armed Armor XC. The Banshee Norn's primary ranged weapon is the Beam Magnum but with a new attachment, the Revolving Launcher. Its psychoframe emits a golden-orange glow when the NT-D is activated, giving it the nickname "psychoflame". During the NT-D Mode, the Armed Armor XC opens and rotates up, giving the Banshee Norn a lion-like look.
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The RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn is an upgraded version of the Banshee with improved performance, assigned to [[Londo Bell]] pilot [[Riddhe Marcenas]]. The unit itself remains unchanged from the upgrades, with only the Armed Armors BS and VN replaced by two new equipment, the Armed Armor DE and Armed Armor XC. The Banshee Norn's primary ranged weapon is the Beam Magnum but with a new attachment, the Revolving Launcher. In Destroy Mode, the Armed Armor XC opens and rotates up, giving the Banshee Norn a lion-like look.
   
 
==Armaments==
  
==Armaments==
 
;*60mm Vulcan Gun
  
;*60mm Vulcan Gun
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:A basic armament found on many Federation mobile suits. While essentially ineffectual against mobile suit armor, they are useful in intercepting incoming missiles/rockets, destroying mobile suit sensors, and engaging lightly-armored vehicles.
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:A basic armament found on many Federation mobile suits. While essentially ineffectual against mobile suits' armor, they are useful in intercepting incoming missiles/rockets, destroying mobile suit sensors, and engaging lightly-armored vehicles.
   
 
;*Beam Magnum
  
;*Beam Magnum
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:A highly customized beam rifle designed with an energy condenser, a single shot from the beam magnum is equal in power to 4 normal beam rifle shots but it uses up an entire E-cap battery. Each of the beam magnum's magazine is loaded with 5-battery clip, allowing a total of five shots before a new magazine is needed. The Banshee Norn can be outfitted with spare magazines on the back of its skirt.
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:A highly customized beam rifle designed with an energy condenser, a single shot from the beam magnum is equal in power to 4 normal beam rifle shots but it uses up an entire E-pac. Each of the beam magnum's magazine is loaded with 5 E-pacs, allowing a total of five shots before a new magazine is needed. The Banshee Norn can carry spare magazines on its rear skirt armor.
   
 
:;*Revolving Launcher
  
:;*Revolving Launcher
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::A new attachment added to Banshee Norn's Beam Magnum in a manner reminiscent of the [[RX-78-2 Gundam|original Gundam]]'s Super Napalm. Each barrel houses a different ammo type for the Revolving Launcher. A spare launcher can be stored on the rear skirt.
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::A new attachment added to Banshee Norn's Beam Magnum in a manner reminiscent of the [[RX-78-2 Gundam]]'s Super Napalm. Each barrel of the launcher houses a different weapon. A spare launcher can be stored on the rear skirt.
   
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::;*Beam Jitte
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::;*Beam Jutte
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:::A Beam Jitte is attached to the Banshee Norn's Revolving Launcher. Essentially a beam 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.
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:::Stored in the Revolving Launcher, it is a short beam saber 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 when the Banshee Norn is in a tight situation when it lost its Beam Sabers. Reminiscent of the beam jutte function of the beam rifles used by [[RX-78GP01 Gundam "Zephyranthes"]], [[RX-78GP03S Gundam "Dendrobium Stamen"]] etc.
   
 
::;*BOP Missile
  
::;*BOP Missile
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:::A set of four small missiles fired from the Revolving Launcher.<ref name="Prismatic 2"/>
   
 
::;*MGaAP
  
::;*MGaAP
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:::Armor-piercing shells that release a blinding flash upon explosion. A set of four shells are fired from the Revolving Launcher and together they can destroy a mobile suit's shield.
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:::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.
  
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::;*Micro Hide Bomb
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:::Numerous small bombs stored in a bomb case fired from the Revolving Launcher. The case breaks apart soon after launch, releasing the bombs that will float towards the targets and explode upon impact. 
   
 
;*Beam Saber
  
;*Beam Saber
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:The Banshee Norn is equipped with a total of four beams sabers, two on the forearms and two in the Armed Armor XC. In Unicorn mode, the MS only has access to the two forearm mounted beam sabers. In Destroy Mode, the Banshee then has access to the two other beam sabers in the Armed Armor XC, allowing it access to all four sabers.
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:The Banshee Norn is equipped with four beam sabers, two on the forearms and two in the Armed Armor XC. In Unicorn mode, the MS only has access to the two forearm mounted beam sabers. In Destroy Mode, the Banshee then has access to the two other beam sabers in the Armed Armor XC, allowing it access to all four sabers.
   
 
:;*Beam Tonfa
  
:;*Beam Tonfa
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::The forearm mounted beam sabers can flip over and be used directly, in this form, they are known as beam tonfa. This mechanism is a modified version of the Sinanju Stein's.
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::The forearm mounted beam sabers can flip over and be used directly, in this form, they are known as beam tonfa.
   
 
;*Armed Armor DE
  
;*Armed Armor DE
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:The normal I-field equipped shield used by the Banshee with additional parts containing a propulsion system and a mega cannon. The Armed Armor DE's mega cannon provides the Banshee Norn with another ranged weaponry, while the propulsion system grants the suit speed comparable to a [[Base Jabber]] when the Armed Armor DE is mounted on the Armed Armor XC. It can also be used as a makeshift melee weapon with significant reach.
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:The Armed Armor DE ('''D'''efense-'''E'''xtension)<ref name="Prismatic 2">"''Mobile Suit Gundam UC Prismatic Mobiles part 2''" page 101</ref> is the normal I-Field-equipped shield used by the Banshee with additional parts containing more psycoframe, six thrusters (four on top and two at the bottom) and a mega cannon. The mega cannon provides the Banshee Norn with another ranged weaponry, while the thrusters grant the suit speed comparable to a [[Base Jabber]] when the Armed Armor DE is mounted on the Armed Armor XC. It can also be used as a makeshift melee weapon with significant reach.
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;*Armed Armor XC
  
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:A backpack unit that serves the purpose of improving the affinity between pilot and machine. It also improves overall generator output. The Banshee Norn's backpack beam sabers are stored in the Armed Armor XC.
  
   
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
  
==Special Equipment & Features==
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;*[[Newtype-Destroyer System]]
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;*[[NT-D System]]
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;*Armed Armor XC
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:The Armed Armor XC ('''X'''eno-'''C'''onnect)<ref name="Prismatic 2"/> is an add-on backpack unit that enhances generator output while using the head antenna to detect Psycommu waves from incoming enemy suits, greatly enhancing the pilot's affinity with the machine and allowing a non-Newtype pilot to activate the NT-D system. The development of this equipment was deeply connected to that of the Psycommu assist system called [[Psycommu#n i t r o System|n_i_t_r_o]]. The Banshee Norn's backpack beam sabers are stored in the Armed Armor XC.
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
 
''Note: Much of the Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn's history can be found on [[Riddhe Marcenas]]'s page.''
  
''Note: Much of the Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn's history can be found on [[Riddhe Marcenas]]'s page.''
   
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==Picture Gallery==
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==Gallery==
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===Lineart===
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<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
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rx-0(n).jpg|Front
  
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RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn.jpg|Unicorn Mode front (lineart from official website)
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rx-0(n)-back.jpg|Rear
  
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RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn NT-D.jpg|Destroy Mode front (lineart from official website)
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Bnashee_Front.jpg
  
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RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn Front and Back DE.jpg|Unicorn Mode front & rear (Armed Armor DE mounted on back)
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Banshee_Back.jpg
  
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</gallery>
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Unicorn Norn Details.jpg|Front & Rear View of the Banshee Norn
  
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RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn Front and Back.jpg|Front and back images of the Banshee Norn
  
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===Anime===
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RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn Front and Back DE.jpg|Banshee Norn Front and Back with Armed Armor DE mounted on back
  
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<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
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asdwf.jpg|Banshee Norn appear in trailer 6
  
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Banshee Norn Cockpit 01 (Unicorn 0096 Ep16).png|Cockpit
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Banshee Norn NT-D with Armed Armor DE Front View.png|Banshee Norn NT-D Variation front view with Armed Armor DE
  
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634058-gundam_unicorn___06___large_77.jpg|Unicorn Mode head close up
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Banshee Norn NT-D with Armed Armor DE Rear View.png|Banshee Norn NT-D Variation rear view with Armed Armor DE
  
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bansheenorn01.jpg|Destroy Mode head close up
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Banshee Norn NT-D DE Rear View without Armed Armor DE.png|Banshee Norn NT-D Variation rear view without Armed Armor DE
  
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Banshee Norn Beam Magnum+Revolving Launcher 01 (Unicorn 0096 Ep18).png|Aiming Beam Magnum with Revolving Launcher
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1iii.jpg|Robot Damashii (SIDE MS) RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Unicorn Mode)
  
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ScreenShot001.jpg|Robot Damashii (SIDE MS) RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode)
  
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Capture (2).PNG|Banshee Norn Destroy Mode from UC Episode 7 trailer 2
  
 
Unicorns.JPG|Both Unicorns take aim together
  
Unicorns.JPG|Both Unicorns take aim together
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Banshee Norn Armed Armor DE Mega Cannon Charging 01 (Unicorn 0096 Ep18).png|Charging Armed Armor DE's Mega Cannon
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36.JPG
  
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armor DE.jpg|Banshee's Armed Armor DE gets trashed
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armor DE.jpg|Armed Armor DE destroyed
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Armed Armour XC Destroyed.png|Armed Armor XC destroyed
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bansheenorn01.jpg|Close-up
  
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Unicorn3-zeong.jpg|With [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam|Unicorn]] and [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex|Phenex]] Vs. [[NZ-999 Neo Zeong|Neo Zeong]] (''[[Mobile Suit Gundam UC: A Phantom World]]'')
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bansheenorn02.jpg|Close-up (2)
  
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</gallery>
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banshee-close.jpg|Close-up (3)
  
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07_products04_zoom01.jpg|Robot Damashii Banshee Norn [Final Battle ver.]
  
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===Illustrations & Artwork===
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3142.jpg|Robot Damashii Banshee Norn [Final Battle ver.]
  
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<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
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banshee norn.jpg|Banshee Norn (Gundam Perfect File)
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banshee norn.jpg|In ''[[The Official Gundam Perfect File|Gundam Perfect File]]''
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RX-0-N- Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Mobile Suit Bible Vol 59).jpg|In ''Mobile Suit Bible'': artwork by Morifumi Naka
 
RX-0 Banshee.jpg
  
RX-0 Banshee.jpg
 
RX-0(N) Poster Image.jpg
  
RX-0(N) Poster Image.jpg
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Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn by Hajime Katoki.jpg|Illustration by Hajime Katoki
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Armed Armour XC Destroyed.png|Armed Armor XC Destroyed
  
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Prismatic mobile2.jpg
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SD Sinanju Norn.jpg|From ''SD Gundam Ultimate Encyclopedia''
 
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</gallery>
   
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===Games===
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;Gunpla
  
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<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
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Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Unicorn Mode).jpg|[[High Grade Universal Century|HGUC]] 1/144 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn [Unicorn Mode]
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Gundam Diorama Front 3rd Gundam 02 Banshee Norn.png|As seen on the game ''[[Gundam Diorama Front|Gundam Diorama Front 3rd]]''.
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Banshee Destroy Super Robot Wars X-Ω.jpg|As seen in ''Super Robot Wars X-Ω''
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10214076k.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn [Unicorn Mode] - Instruction manual page
  
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Super Robot Wars Z3 Tengoku Hen Mecha Sprite 101.png|As seen in ''Super Robot Wars Z3 Tengoku Hen''
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HG Unicorn Banshee Destroy Mode Boxart.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn [Destroy Mode]
  
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Super Robot Wars Z3 Tengoku Hen Mecha Sprite 102.png|As seen in ''Super Robot Wars Z3 Tengoku Hen''
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Banshee Norn Gundam Breaker Mobile.jpg|As seen in ''[[Gundam Breaker Mobile]]''
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</gallery>
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==Gunpla & Action Figures==
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<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
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Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Unicorn Mode).jpg|[[High Grade Universal Century|HGUC]] 1/144 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn [Unicorn Mode] (2013): box art
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HG Unicorn Banshee Destroy Mode Boxart.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn [Destroy Mode] (2014): box art
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hguc_banshee_2_ti-01.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode Titanium Finish Ver.) (C3 in Hong Kong 2013 exclusive; 2013): box art
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max1920x1920_d1d7252e9c2bf733_bansheenornbox.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode Green Frame Ver.) (Chara Hobby 2014 exclusive; 2014): box art
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20140411203605819.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode NT-D Clear Ver.) (Limited Japanese threatre exclusive; 2014): box art
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RG-UnicornGundam02BansheeNorn.jpg|[[Real Grade|RG]] 1/144 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (2018): box art
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RG-UnicornGundam02BansheeNorn-FirstPress.jpg|RG 1/144 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (First Press Limited Edition) (2018): box art
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RG Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Final Battle Ver.).jpg|RG 1/144 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn [Final Battle Ver.] (P-Bandai exclusive; 2019): box art
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RG Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode) -Lighting Model-.jpg|RG 1/144 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode) [Lighting Model] (The Gundam Base Tokyo exclusive; 2019): box art
 
special_banshee_norn_hk_02.jpg|[[Master Grade|MG]] 1/100 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (P-Bandai Exclusive)
  
special_banshee_norn_hk_02.jpg|[[Master Grade|MG]] 1/100 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (P-Bandai Exclusive)
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PGUnicornGundamBansheeNorn.jpg|[[Perfect Grade|PG]] 1/60 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn
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p-babdai_babshee_norn-01.jpg|MG 1/100 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (P-Bandai exclusive; 2014): box art
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gkgundamkit-SD-BB-391-Unicorn-Gundam-Banshee-Norn-c2ce24db-c943-41a5-8c10-03e4d17ce345.jpg|[[SD Gundam BB Senshi]] BB-391 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn
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MG Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Final Battle.jpg|MG 1/100 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Final Battle Ver.) (P-Bandai exclusive; 2015): box art
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PGUnicornGundamBansheeNorn.jpg|[[Perfect Grade|PG]] 1/60 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (2015): box art
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PG Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn -Final Battle Ver.-.jpg|PG 1/60 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn [Final Battle Ver.] (P-Bandai exclusive; 2018): box art
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gkgundamkit-SD-BB-391-Unicorn-Gundam-Banshee-Norn-c2ce24db-c943-41a5-8c10-03e4d17ce345.jpg|[[SD Gundam BB Senshi]] BB-391 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee (2014): box art
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07_products04_zoom01.jpg|Robot Damashii (SIDE MS) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode) (Final Battle ver.) (Front)
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3142.jpg|Robot Damashii (SIDE MS) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode) (Final Battle ver.) (Action Pose)
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</gallery>
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==Gashapon==
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<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
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Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn Next.jpg|Unicorn Mode
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Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn Next 2.jpg|Destroy Mode
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Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn Next SP.jpg|Metallic version
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Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn Forte.jpg
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Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn Forte RC.jpg|Awakened
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
   
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==Notes==
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==Notes & Trivia==
 
*In Irish and Scottish mythology, the [[wikipedia:Banshee|''Banshee'']] is a "fairy woman" whose mournful wail heralds an imminent death.
  
*In Irish and Scottish mythology, the [[wikipedia:Banshee|''Banshee'']] is a "fairy woman" whose mournful wail heralds an imminent death.
 
*The "[[wikipedia:Norn language|Norn]]" is an extinct North Germanic language. [[wikipedia:Norns|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 [[wikipedia:Moirai|Moirai]] of Greek mythology.
  
*The "[[wikipedia:Norn language|Norn]]" is an extinct North Germanic language. [[wikipedia:Norns|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 [[wikipedia:Moirai|Moirai]] of Greek mythology.
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*The Banshee is based on The Lion from ''[[Wikipedia:The_Lady_and_the_Unicorn|The Lady and the Unicorn]]''.
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*The Banshee is based on The Lion from ''[[Wikipedia:The Lady and the Unicorn|The Lady and the Unicorn]]''.
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*In episode 23 of ''[[Gundam Build Fighters]]'' a HGUC 1/144 model of the Banshee Norn is seen as part of the festival tournament prize.
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*The Banshee Norn bears a lot of similarities to the protagonist of the video game Final Fantasy VIII, Squall Leonhart. Both have a strong Lion motif, and have a dominant black color scheme. Also, the Norn's Beam Magnum, Revolver Launcher, and Beam Jitte weapon combination has a resemblance to Squall's weapon, the famed Gunblade.
  
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*Banshee Norn appears as a DLC unit in ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost]]'' and a default unit in ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost]]''. Unlike the original version, the Norn is in permanent Destroy Mode.
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*In episode 23 of Gunpla Build Fighters a HG 1/144 model of the Banshee Norn is seen as part of the festival tournament prize.
  
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*Banshee Norn appears as a DLC unit in [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost]] and a default unit in [[Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost]]. Unlike the original version, the Norn is in permanent NT-D Mode.
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*The Banshee Norn is the closest Banshee form in the anime to the Banshee seen in the [[Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel)|novel]], which has the same armaments as the Unicorn Gundam.
   
 
==References==
  
==References==
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RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn.jpg|Front image and caption of the RX-0[N]
  
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Latest revision as of 16:32, 9 August 2023

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 an upgraded version of the Banshee with improved performance, assigned to Londo Bell pilot Riddhe Marcenas. The unit itself remains unchanged from the upgrades, with only the Armed Armors BS and VN replaced by two new equipment, the Armed Armor DE and Armed Armor XC. The Banshee Norn's primary ranged weapon is the Beam Magnum but with a new attachment, the Revolving Launcher. In Destroy Mode, the Armed Armor XC opens and rotates up, giving the Banshee Norn a lion-like look.

Armaments

  • 60mm Vulcan Gun
A basic armament found on many Federation mobile suits. While essentially ineffectual against mobile suits' armor, they are useful in intercepting incoming missiles/rockets, destroying mobile suit sensors, and engaging lightly-armored vehicles.
  • Beam Magnum
A highly customized beam rifle designed with an energy condenser, a single shot from the beam magnum is equal in power to 4 normal beam rifle shots but it uses up an entire E-pac. Each of the beam magnum's magazine is loaded with 5 E-pacs, allowing a total of five shots before a new magazine is needed. The Banshee Norn can carry spare magazines on its rear skirt armor.
  • Revolving Launcher
A new attachment added to Banshee Norn's Beam Magnum in a manner reminiscent of the RX-78-2 Gundam's Super Napalm. Each barrel of the launcher houses a different weapon. A spare launcher can be stored on the rear skirt.
  • Beam Jutte
Stored in the Revolving Launcher, it is a short beam saber 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 when the Banshee Norn is in a tight situation when it lost its Beam Sabers. Reminiscent of the beam jutte function of the beam rifles used by RX-78GP01 Gundam "Zephyranthes", RX-78GP03S Gundam "Dendrobium Stamen" etc.
  • BOP Missile
A set of four small missiles fired from the Revolving Launcher.[1]
  • MGaAP
Armor-piercing shells that release a blinding flash upon explosion. A set of four shells are fired from the Revolving Launcher and together they can destroy a mobile suit's shield.
  • Micro Hide Bomb
Numerous small bombs stored in a bomb case fired from the Revolving Launcher. The case breaks apart soon after launch, releasing the bombs that will float towards the targets and explode upon impact. 
  • Beam Saber
The Banshee Norn is equipped with four beam sabers, two on the forearms and two in the Armed Armor XC. In Unicorn mode, the MS only has access to the two forearm mounted beam sabers. In Destroy Mode, the Banshee then has access to the two other beam sabers in the Armed Armor XC, allowing it access to all four sabers.
  • Beam Tonfa
The forearm mounted beam sabers can flip over and be used directly, in this form, they are known as beam tonfa.
  • Armed Armor DE
The Armed Armor DE (Defense-Extension)[1] is the normal I-Field-equipped shield used by the Banshee with additional parts containing more psycoframe, six thrusters (four on top and two at the bottom) and a mega cannon. The mega cannon provides the Banshee Norn with another ranged weaponry, while the thrusters grant the suit speed comparable to a Base Jabber when the Armed Armor DE is mounted on the Armed Armor XC. It can also be used as a makeshift melee weapon with significant reach.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Armed Armor XC
The Armed Armor XC (Xeno-Connect)[1] is an add-on backpack unit that enhances generator output while using the head antenna to detect Psycommu waves from incoming enemy suits, greatly enhancing the pilot's affinity with the machine and allowing a non-Newtype pilot to activate the NT-D system. The development of this equipment was deeply connected to that of the Psycommu assist system called n_i_t_r_o. The Banshee Norn's backpack beam sabers are stored in the Armed Armor XC.

History

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

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Gunpla & Action Figures

Gashapon

Notes & Trivia

  • 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 based on The Lion from The Lady and the Unicorn.
  • In episode 23 of Gundam Build Fighters a HGUC 1/144 model of the Banshee Norn is seen as part of the festival tournament prize.
  • Banshee Norn appears as a DLC unit in Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost and a default unit in Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost. Unlike the original version, the Norn is in permanent Destroy Mode.
  • The Banshee Norn is the closest Banshee form in the anime to the Banshee seen in the novel, which has the same armaments as the Unicorn Gundam.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Mobile Suit Gundam UC Prismatic Mobiles part 2" page 101

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