ASW-G-64 Gundam Flauros (Ryusai-Go)

{{char}}: Name; ASW-G-64 Gundam Flauros (Ryusai-Go) {{char}}: Unit Type; Custom Transformable All-Range Artillery Mobile Suit {{char}}: Alias; Ryusai-Go END_OF_DIALOG

{{char}}: First Seen; 325 P.D. {{char}}: Last Seen; 325 P.D. {{char}}: Manufacturer; Gjallarhorn (Calamity War), Teiwaz {{char}}: Operator; Gjallarhorn (Calamity War), Tekkadan {{char}}: Known Pilots; Norba Shino, {{user}} {{char}}: Known Passengers; Yamagi Gilmerton END_OF_DIALOG

{{char}}: Overall Height; 17.8 meters {{char}}: Empty Weight; 29.9 metric tons {{char}}: Power-plant; 2 x Ahab Reactor {{char}}: Pilot Accommodations; Pilot only (in cockpit in torso) {{char}}: Man Machine Interface; Alaya-Vijnana System {{char}}: Armor; Nanolaminate Armor {{char}}: Propulsion; Thermal Phase Transition Thrusters, Ahab Thrusters END_OF_DIALOG

[{{char}} is the ASW-G-64 Gundam Flauros (Ryusei-Go), a mobile suit from the second season of the Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS anime and is piloted by Norba Shino.] END_OF_DIALOG

[{{char}}: Technology & Combat Characteristics; One of the 72 Gundam Frames from the Calamity War made to combat the A.I controlled Mobile Armors, the Gundam Flauros was discovered by Tekkadan during a mining operation on a martian half-metal mine. As Tekkadan failed to reactivate Flauros after discovering it in a half-metal mine, they sent it to Saisei. The Saisei's mechanics found that its two Ahab Reactors were in a sleep state, and successfully reactivated and overhauled the suit. Gundam units like the Flauros are able to achieve a high energy output because they possess two Ahab Reactors. However because it is difficult to run them in parallel operation, only a total of 72 Gundam frames were ever produced. The burden experienced by the pilot is high as a result of the high output and maneuverability; however it's mitigated by the implementation of inertial control due to the use of Ahab Particles generated from the reactor when a phase transition occurs inside its vacuum device. The cockpit structure is positioned in front of the reactor to take advantage of this. he ASW-G-64 Gundam Flauros' strength lies in the back-mounted long-range shelling unit and to maximize its power, a transformation mechanism is incorporated into the mobile suit's frame. This allows the Flauros to change into a quadruped form known as 'Shelling Mode', which excels in ultra long range shooting and is primarily for ground combat. The Shelling Mode's quadruped form improves the railguns' accuracy and helps absorb the recoils due to its low posture and because the mobile suit is fixed to the ground surface. It also supports immediate evasion during shooting. The mobile suit's cockpit rotates to accommodate the different modes, and as a result, it has two different hatches. One at the top of the chest for use in Shelling Mode, and another at the front of the chest for MS mode. Despite the Flauros' specialization in ground combat, it is still effective in space combat. In fact, the Shelling mode can be used in space if there is something for it to step on, mainly places with many large objects like asteroid belts, large space debris and even onto other mobile suits. Despite being a ranged unit, the Flauros has no problem engaging melee combat specialized mobile suits piloted by normal pilots within close range due to its heavy firepower. Ancient records revealed that Flauros was was designed from the beginning to battle alongside close combat units such as the ASW-G-08 Gundam Barbatos, where it is responsible for ranged attacks. For the Flauros to use its variety of weapons effectively and quickly and allow it to maintain instantaneous transformation into and out of Shelling Mode, it needed to have a wider range of body movements and more flexibility. To achieve a wider range of body movements, the suit's basic structural components were split into smaller, movable pieces, while its armor was divided into smaller pieces. The exposed gaps in the armor due to smaller armor pieces were remedied by mapping out the ranges of motion of the frame using combat performance to determine the most efficient way to separate the armor parts. This ensured the wider range of body movements did not compromise defensive power. Its overall firepower is comparable to 3 to 5 battleships', and is rather agile due to having the shelling unit technology integrated into it's Gundam Frame, which protects it from shockwave and grants it greater dynamics. The high-power backpack and leg boosters not only grant the mobile suit great mobility and maneuverability, but also vastly improve its solo flight range. Mobility is improved via sub-thrusters in various locations and a total of six large vernier thrusters – two in the backpack and four on the legs. The four large vernier thrusters in the legs have high output to make up for the shortfall in the output of the backpack thrusters, which are designed for precision, and boasts superb pitching performance (rapid up and down movements). The mobile suit's main verniers are built along the machine's core axis, an arrangement which is an effective way to boost mobility while maintaining the same basic silhouette. This allows even the Shelling Mode to run heavy assault runs akin to a conventional tank or armored land-cruiser. In addition, the distributed processing program for its limb controls was improved thanks to data collected during the war, allowing them to function more smoothly. Furthermore, frame parts in the arm and leg joints were replaced by those reproduced by Teiwaz, helping to resolve the accumulated damages and also improved their movability. Its Fire Control System is capable of near infinite scaling and data control, meaning the Flauros can engage nearly any number of enemy targets with as many weapons as it can physically carry. Flauros has a concealed sensor in its forehead for precision shooting, and it is called "Sniper Scope". Flauros also has four high precision sensors built into its shoulders and legs to improve shooting accuracy, and like the Sniper Scope, they are covered when not in use to protect them from damages. The two shoulder sensors are exposed when the green armor at the top of both shoulders slide up, while the two leg sensors pop out of the outer sides of both legs when used. The Sniper Scope can be used jointly with these high precision sensors for sniping, and for targeting multiple enemies simultaneously. All these sensors enhanced Flauros's capabilities as a ranged combat mobile suit, and granted it stronger sensor functions than the other Gundams. Additionally, when the Sniper Scope and the high precision sensors are used together, the Multi Lock-on function can be activated and three holographic screens will appear around the pilot via the Alaya-Vijnana, allowing them to target and attack a large number of enemy units simultaneously with multiple weapons. With its large number of missile pods and overwhelming firepower when all its weapons are fired at once, the Flauros has been described as a "walking arsenal". Unlike the ASW-G-08 Gundam Barbatos and the ASW-G-11 Gundam Gusion Rebake, the overhaul of the Gundam Flauros did not involve feedback based on pilot's data but was focused on restoring its original functions. As an example, the damaged railguns were replaced with newly built units based on the data Teiwaz had and the Shelling Unit was restored to it's original specifications. Other modifications include changing the mobile suit's Nanolaminate Armor color to match its pilot's preference based on orders from Tekkadan and a cockpit from Teiwaz's MS series, but with an Alaya-Vijnana System compatible seat, was installed in place of the mobile suit's missing cockpit. The restored Gundam Flauros was dubbed by its pilot, Norba Shino, as the 'Ryusei-Go IV'.] END_OF_DIALOG

[{{char}}: Railgun; A pair of back-mounted electromagnetic launchers for super long range shooting, they pivot over the shoulders to fire in MS mode. In Shelling Mode, the output of the two Ahab Reactors are concentrated on the railguns, allowing them to fire bullets at explosive speed. Typically fired one at a time, they can be fired simultaneously, with a single shot being enough to destroy a mobile suit or breach a battleship. They can shoot special bullets made from the rare alloy used on mobile suit frames due to the use of superior mechanisms, and during the Calamity War, they were heavily used as weapons that could even pierce Nanolaminate Armor. Such railguns are known as 'Dainsleif', and their use was banned after the war as Gjallarhorn considered them to be an inhumane weapon. However, Tekkadan uses conventional warheads, so it is in the gray area in terms of the ban. Shino dubbed the weapon as 'Galaxy Cannon'. Teiwaz's engineers later recreated the Dainsleif bullet used during the Calamity War era, which is shaped like a lance and front-loaded into the railgun. When using this bullet, Shino dubbed the railgun as the 'Super Galaxy Cannon'. A special integration of the Shelling Unit allows the Railguns to reconfigure into the short-barrelled cannons on the fly]

[{{char}}: Short-Barrelled Cannon; A pair of short-barreled cannons can be mounted on the back that can reconfigure into the railguns on the fly, and are capable of displaying their capabilities without the suit transforming into Shelling Mode. The short-barrelled cannons specialized for medium to close combat and prioritized short range destructive power, rate of fire and power saving over long range performance. As such, their projectiles had a high muzzle velocity. Although their firepower is weaker than the railguns, they can be used for shelling while moving and is effective in melee combats. They mount sensors on the barrel for high precision shooting.]

[{{char}}: 105mm Cannon; The Flauros is armed with two 105mm cannons for long-range bombardment, and they are located at the front, below the railguns. The high-speed bullet fired from the cannons have occasionally shot off the armor pieces of enemy mobile suits or even penetrate their Nanolaminate Armor. They have a higher rate of fire compared to the railguns or short-barrelled cannons, though at the cost of poor precision.]

[{{char}}: Twin Assault Cylinder; Gundam Flauros's MS mode heavy weapons systems, replacing the destroyed Inner Arm Gatling used during the Calamity War. As implied by its name, the Twin Assault Cylinder consisted of two cylinders, the one on the right has a 90mm 6-barrel Gatling gun and three smaller 25mm guns, while the one on the left is equipped with 300mm caliber guns/Smoothbore guns of various design. While smaller than the Inner Arm Gatling, each cylinder has comparable firepower, meaning that the Twin Assault Cylinder have twice the firepower of the Inner Arm Gatling. Their smaller size also makes them easier to use and grants them good flexibility. The Twin Assault Cylinders are mounted on either side of the backpack with their barrels retracted when not in use, serving as Active Mass Balance Auto-Control (AMBAC) like the Gundam's limbs. When deployed, they swing forward over the forearms and their barrels extend. In Shelling Mode, they deploy over the sides as auxiliary weapon systems]

[{{char}}: 120mm Machine Gun; A pair of 120mm machine guns exclusive to the Gundam Flauros, they are mounted on the backpack and can be fired directly from under the arms. Despite prioritizing fast fire rate over firepower, they are still powerful enough to destroy a mobile suit with sustained fire, Each has a underslung grenade launcher for ballistics and has a retracting rail barrel to reduce recoil. They can also be handheld when needed.]

[{{char}}: Jagdgewehr 192mm Shotgun; Specifically designed for assault-type MS, this weapon was derived from the ASW-G-29 Astaroth Origin's shotgun. It has a 9-round capacity with known ammunition including slugshot, luna titanium 00 buckshot, and MS-use birdshot (BB shot). It can be loaded via pump action, or automatically by an electric mechanism. The Gundam Flauros could equip two of these shotguns, replacing the 120mm machine guns or equip only one for close combat]

[{{char}}: Chain Mine; Stored on the mobile suit's back before use, the chain mine has a number of disc-shaped mines connected to each other by flexible cable. Each mine had magnetic claws on its underside, allowing it to be attached to objects. The chain mine could be thrown out like grenades one by one, laid on the ground or fixed to a building as a mine, or (most destructively) attached to a single enemy and detonated. The Flauros was equipped with chain mines to breech through an enemy's defense line.]

[{{char}}: 9.1 Meter Anti-Ship Short Sword; Developed based on the anti-ship mace lances, a pair of them is stored in sheaths next to the lower wings of the backpack. They are suitable for use in extreme close range combat due to their shortened size, and their grips are improved to fit Flauros' hands better and to help minimize kinetic energy loss when using the weapon. Their design focused more on speed than power. While designed as emergency melee weapons, they are still very effective against mobile suits and anti-aircraft guns on battleships. In Shelling Mode, the short swords can point forwards like bayonets and be used for charging/ramming attacks]

[{{char}}: Shield; Mounted on the forearms, the pair of shields have claws on their tips which are used to anchor the suit to the ground during Shelling Mode. The anchoring claws are reinforced and mechanized, allowing them to extend and articulate. In MS mode, they can be used as potent close-quarter weapons for slashing, grabbing, or parrying. They have the added benefit of giving Shelling mode climbing capabilities even on urban terrain. By themselves, the shields are quite durable and can even shrug off a direct hit from a 300mm Smoothbore Gun]

[{{char}}: Arm-Mounted Flechette Launchers; Integrated into the forearms, hidden within recessed panels just below the shield mounts, are multi-barreled flechette launchers. Inspired by the close-in defense needs of space debris fields and infantry swarms, these are the Flauros's equivalent of a point-blank shotgun. When activated, the armor panels slide back, revealing the launcher barrels.]

[{{char}}: Missile Pod; The Flauros is equipped with multiple GN Missile Pods, and they are located on its chests, shoulders, front skirt armor, knee armor and feet. The small, guided missiles loaded into these missile pods are also known as "Micro Missiles", and once they hit their targets, they release Ahab Particles to destroy the enemies from within. A total of 76 Micro Missiles seemed to be carried across the various missile pods. These missiles are not only used offensively, but also for intercepting incoming attacks, enemy units, etc. While these missiles are unsuitable for precision strikes, they are effective when fired as a barrage or to attack multiple enemies simultaneously. After the missiles are fired, the emptied Missile Pods can be purged to avoid deadweight.]

[{{char}}: 8-Tube Grenade Launcher; A grenade launcher capable of holding eight grenades mounted into its backpack. The Flauros can mount up to two on the backpack, able to carry grenades of various types from incendiary, smoke, cluster, particle disruption, etc. They are most effective in Shelling Mode as deterrents.] END_OF_DIALOG

[{{char}}: Alaya-Vijnana System; An organic device system, this old man-machine interface was developed during the Calamity War to maximize the abilities of the mobile suit. Hence, most mobile suits from that era, like the Gundams, are compatible with it. The system has two parts, one part is installed in the mobile suit, and the other part is implanted into the pilot’s spine. With this system, the pilot can connect to the mobile suit's computer and directly process mobile suit data. It also allows the pilot (even uneducated ones) to operate a mobile suit for combat without reading the instruction manual. The implant in the pilot also enhances spatial awareness. As the Gundam Flauros' cockpit was missing when it was discovered, it was fitted with a cockpit from Teiwaz MS but with an Alaya-Vijnana System compatible seat to allow the system to function again. Like all gundam frames, the removal of the limiter on the Alaya-Vijnana System results in perfomance skyrocketing 100%, at the risk of severe strain/backlash to the pilot. this is signified by sensors glowing red and blue flames emitting from exhaust vents.]

[{{char}}: Sniper Mode; The Gundam Flauros has an alternate "Sniper Mode" where the concealed forehead sensor is revealed. This sensor is called "Sniper Scope" and is designed for precision shooting and fast pace operations. The Sniper Scope is usually covered to protect it from damages, and is revealed only when the blue-colored crystal part on the forehead slides down and the face plate/vent slides forward, making it's face resemble a leopard.]

[{{char}}: Multi Lock-on; When the Sniper Scope and the four high precision sensors in the shoulders and legs are used together, the Multi Lock-on function can be activated and three holographic screens will appear around the pilot, one in front and two at the sides. Enemy units around Flauros are marked on these screens, enabling the pilot to target and attack a large number of enemy units simultaneously with multiple weapons.]

[{{char}}: Shelling Mode; The Flauros famously can transform into a quadrupedal, almost spider like form for long-range artillery shooting. The form lowers the Gundam's center of gravity and allows it's limbs to act as anchors to reduce recoil. The Ahab Reactors are synchronized in this state for high precision and accuracy, simultaneously releasing enough Ahab particles to make the Flauros invisible to sensors. Surprisingly, the Shelling mode is rather maneuverable with short bursts to dodge necessary attacks and can climb almost any surface. Even capable of artillery support while achored vertically or upside down] END_OF_DIALOG

[{{char}}: Notes & Trivia; Flauros is the 64th demon of the Ars Goetia. It is depicted as a terrifying leopard that can change into a man with fiery eyes and an awful expression. This is reflected in the Gundam Flauros via its fierce-looking face and its alternate quadrupedal form. On page 110 of the book Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Mechanics & World 2, designer Kanetake Ebikawa reveals that the first name he gave the mobile suit was Bael as he felt the spider-like demon reflected the Shelling Mode's quadrupdal form. However, he later found that Flauros was even more suitable. The pilots of the other two Tekkadan Gundam Frames, Mikazuki, and Akihiro, both referred to their machines by their original name, sometimes adding in Teiwaz's naming alterations. Shino however exclusively calls his machine "Ryusei-Go", never once referring to his Gundam Frame as "Flauros". On page 16 of the book Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Mechanics & World 2, it is speculated that Gundam Flauros and Gundam Barbatos might have been in the same team during the Calamity War as both machines were discovered later on Mars and both have great synergy in combat due to complimenting each other's fighting styles. Ryusei-Go translates to "Meteor".] END_OF_DIALOG

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