GAT-X105+P204QX Lightning Strike Gundam

The GAT-X105 Strike Gundam is one of the five prototype mobile weapons developed by the Earth Alliance at Heliopolis. When equipped with the P204QX Lightning Striker it becomes the GAT-X105 Lightning Strike.

Combat Characteristics
The Lightning Strike features all of the base technology of the GAT-X105 such as phase shift armor making it invulnerable to projectile weaponry. With the addition of the P204QX Lightning Striker which features an improved battery the Strike's operational time limit is increased by has much as 150%. The primary weapon is a Type 70-31 Electromagnetic cannon. When on standby the weapon is stored in two halves on the Strike's arms. When in combat the weapon is brought together into a rifle.

Igelstellung
Mounted in the Strike's head are two 75mm multi-barrel CIWS. This light projectile weapons are used to intercept missiles and to destroy lightly armored vehicles.

Armor Schneider
Stored in the Strike's hips is a pair of folding combat knives. These knives do not need power from the Strike, can be thrown, and are rather effective the joints and under-armored sections of ZAFT mobile suits.

Type 70-31 Electromagnetic Cannon
Powerful cannon stored on the Strike's arms. Combines together into a rifle type weapon.

History
Although the GAT-X105 Strike is initially designed to use three Striker packs, several more are designed later on. One of these designs is the combined GAT-X105+P204QX Lightning Strike. The Alliance seeks to increase the Strike's operating time by 150% through the use of a new Striker pack, but the first design proves to be a failure. Later on, Orb's defense contractor Morgenroete steps in and designs the P204QX Lightning Striker. The Lightning Striker features an improved power pack design, along with extra cooling systems and battery packs. In addition, the Lightning Strike is armed with a Type 70-31 electromagnetic cannon, which can be stored as two separate pieces on the Strike's forearms. The Lightning Striker pack is assembled in late C.E. 71 on the Kusanagi after the fall of the Orb Union. After its construction, the Lightning Striker pack is destroyed in combat during a test flight.