MBF-02+AQM/E-X03 Launcher Strike Rouge

The MBF-02+AQM/E-X03 Launcher Strike Gundam is a conceptual variant of the MBF-02 Strike Rouge, which appears in the Gundam Fix Figuration series designed by Hajime Katoki. The Mobile Suit is part of the Cosmic Era timeline.

Technology & Combat Characteristics
An early configuration concept for the Strike Rouge during its development, the Sword Strike Rogue is a long ranged configuration equipped with the experimental AQM/E-X03 Launcher Striker of the original GAT-X105 Strike Gundam. With this configuration, the suit becomes a heavy assault mobile suit designed long range assault and for taking down fortresses and heavily armored targets. Besides the armament mounted on the Strike Rogue itself (which includes head-mounted CIWS guns and combat knifes), the Launcher Striker adds the large hyper impulse cannon and a combo weapons pod, which contain a 120mm anti-ship Vulcan and two 350mm gun launchers, to the armament of the suit. Combined with the suit's power extender, the unit can operate in longer periods in battle.

Armaments

 * "Igelstellung" 75mm Multi-barrel CIWS
 * Mounted in the Strike's head are two "Igelstellung" 75mm multi-barrel CIWS guns. These light projectile weapons are used to intercept missiles and to destroy lightly armored vehicles, or essentially any targets that are too small or otherwise unsuited to use the beam rifle on.


 * "Armor Schneider" Combat Knife
 * Stored in the Strike's hips are a pair of folding "Armor Schneider" combat knives. These knives do not need power from the suit, can be thrown, and are capable of piercing the joints and under-armored sections of ZAFT mobile suits.


 * "Agni" 320mm Hyper Impulse Beam Cannon
 * The primary weapon of the Launcher Strike is a powerful back-mounted "Agni" 320mm hyper impulse beam cannon, which is mainly held by the left arm. At its introduction, it was one of the most powerful mobile suit mounted weapon and is capable of blasting a hole through a colony wall.


 * Combo Weapons pod
 * The secondary weapon of the Launcher Strike, it contains a multi-barreled 120mm anti-ship Vulcan gun and a pair of 350mm gun launchers. It is mounted on the right shoulder armor and mainly used to defend against missiles and enemy mobile suits.

System Features

 * Hardpoints for Striker Packs
 * The key feature of the Strike Rouge is its ability to equip additional equipment in the form of striker packs. Each striker pack is designed to outfit the MS with the equipment needed to fulfill specific combat roles with maximum efficiency.


 * Phase Shift armor
 * Like the Strike, the Strike Rouge is equipped with Phase Shift armor, although the active colours are red and pink rather than the blue, red and white of the first Strike. This is a side effect of the power extender, which also resulted in improved efficiency and armor strength of the Phase Shift armor system. This system is later developed into Variable Phase Shift armor.


 * Power Extender
 * The suit features a "power extender" system to increase battery life.


 * Natural-use OS
 * Developed by Kira Yamato, it allows a Natural such as Cagalli Yula Athha to use the mobile suit.


 * AI(Artificial Intelligence) Support System
 * A pilot-assisting AI system that helps inexperienced pilot in controlling the MS.

History
During the development of the Strike Rogue, the engineers in ORB reverse engineer the multi-purpose capabilities of the Strike Gundam including its ability to mount several Striker Packs. Although the Launcher Strike Rogue is included in the design draft, it was never been finalized in the finished design.

Trivia

 * Despite the Launcher Strike Rogue is not considered an official variant, it was very notable in the games itself, especially in Super Robot Wars.