LG-GAT-X105 Gale Strike Gundam

Gale Strike is a variant of GAT-X105 Strike developed by mysterious organization known as Librarian Works. First appear in photo series Mobile Suit Gundam SEED VS Astray. This unit is piloted by ND HE(NO DATA HIGH ERROR).

Combat Characteristics
Focused on close combat, the Gale Strike design to approach enemies fast using hit-and run tactics. The Shield Striker backpack is based on the Aile Striker with propulsion system moved to each shoulder which greatly improves the mobility of Shield Striker, allowing it to brake or move from side to side in mid-air. In addition to the standard armaments of the original Aile Strike, Gale Strike is also armed with a pair of large anti-ship swords which are also used as support wings to assist in aerial maneuvers. While it visually similar to the Strike, Gale Strike actually has strengthened frame and joints to withstand increase force from air mobility. And similar to the Strike, Gale Strike still compatible with Earth Alliance's striker pack as well as Librarian's.

CIWS
Mounted in the Gale 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.

Beam Saber
Similar to the Strike Gundam, the Gale strike is equipped with it's Standard beam sabers, mounted over it's shoulders for close combat.

Armor Schneider Combat Knife
Stored in holsters mounted on elbows, these are the same knifes used by the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam.

"Wing Saw" Anti Ship Swords
Equipped in it's Shield Striker, these are Serrated, anti-ship swords with anti-beam coating used for close combat. It's also used as stabilizer wings while the MS is in flight. this weapon is very effective against mobile armors, mobile suits and even ships.

Beam Rifle
Like the Strike, it also come equipped with a standard 57mm high-energy beam rifle.

Trivia

 * The first publish art of Gale Strike (as seen above) has blue "mouth" plate but later change to typical gundam's white plate.
 * The suit's name comes from a "gale force wind" as though the Gale Strike were tearing through enemy units.