ZGMF-X56S/gmb Impulse GM (Mahiru Specification)

The Impulse GM (Mahiru Specification) is a Gunpla from Gundam Build Fighters Try Island Wars television special. Built and piloted by Mahiru Shigure, it was based on the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam.

Technology & Combat Characteristics
Used by Mahiru in the 14th Gunpla Battle Japanese U-19 Championship, the Impulse GM (Mahiru Specification) is one of two modified ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam Gunpla used by the Song Dynasty Vase Team. The team's other Impulse Gundam based Gunpla is the Impulse GM wktk Custom, both Impulse GM do not contain the original Impulse Gundam's Core Splendor or its modular body design. Both Impulse GM shares the same basic body structure but have different head and backpack design. The Impulse GM (Mahiru Specification) has a G-Bit type head, and a backpack with small rectangular thrusters and a small downwards pointing fin. In addition, both Impulse GM use the same kind of handheld weapons, but they differ in their design. To support the YMS-15KRT02 Gyancelot in battle, both Impulse GM have a unique feature where their backpack can detached and combined with their handheld weapons into a support machine known as the 'Northern Pod' that can be used to ram enemy Gunplas.

Armaments

 * MMI-GAU25A 20mm CIWS


 * Like the origin Impulse Gundam, the Impulse GM (Mahiru Specification) mounts two CIWS guns in its chest to shoot down incoming missiles or enemy units at close range.


 * M71-AAK "Folding Razor" Anti-Armor Knife


 * The Impulse GM (Mahiru Specification) retains the pair of "Folding Razor" Anti-Armor Knife that are stored in the original Impulse Gundam's side skirt armor.


 * Beam Rifle


 * The Impulse GM (Mahiru Specification)'s main ranged weaponry. This beam rifle has the same grip design as the Impulse GM (Mahiro Specification)'s beam rifle but the barrel design is different, it has a larger rectangular barrel.


 * Shield.


 * The Impulse GM wktk Custom's main defensive weaponry. It is a handheld, kite-shaped like shield.

Special Equipment & Features

 * Northern Pod


 * The head, backpack and handheld weaponry (the shields and the beam rifles' grip part) of the Impulse GM wktk Custom and Impulse GM (Mahiru Specification) can detach from their respective Gunplas and combine into a support mecha known as the 'Northern Pod'. The Northern Pod can be used to launch a firebird-like ramming attack on the enemy Gunpla. If the attack is stopped by the enemy, the Northern Pod can disassemble into their components and return back to their respective Gunpla, allowing the pair of Impulse GM to continue their fighting unhindered.