GAT-X370 Raider Gundam

GAT-X370 Raider
In mid CE 71, the Earth Alliance collaborates with Muruta Azrael's Azrael Conglomerate to build three second-generation mobile suits to counter the G-units stolen by ZAFT. These designs feature a new variation of Phase Shift armor known as "Trans-Phase". Unlike normal Phase Shift, which draws power constantly, Trans-Phase armor activates only when the mobile suit is hit, and only at the point of impact, reducing the armor's power consumption and increasing combat endurance. In addition, these three suits' pilots are designated as "Biological CPUs" (noting that the the Alliance considers them equipment rather than human beings), with their abilities enhanced by drugs to match those of Coordinators.

One of these is the GAT-X370 Raider, a transformable attack use mobile suit, whose "Biological CPU" is Clotho Buer. Its armament includes of a "Zorn" beam cannon in the mouth, a dual shield cannon on the right arm, and the "Mjolnir" spherical breaker, an exceptionally dense handheld mace which is able to damage even Phase Shift armor. The "Mjolnir" can also be spun rapidly on its long cable to form a makeshift shield. In its bird-like flight mode, the Raider can also use nose- and shoulder-mounted machineguns, and "Ahura Mazda" beam cannons in the claws. In addition, it can serve as a subflight unit for other mobile suits, such as the GAT-X131 Calamity.

The Raider is first used in the conquest of neutral Orb in CE 71, then sent to space and assigned to the Archangel-class assault ship Dominion under the supervision of Muruta Azrael. Depending on which version of SEED you watch the Raider is destroyed by Dearka Elsman in the GAT-X103 Buster (Gundam SEED Special Edition) or by Yzak Joule in the GAT-X102 Duel (Gundam SEED) using the Buster's rifle.

GAT-333 Raider Full Spec
The Raider is actually a modification of the GAT-333 Raider Full Spec design, though the Raider is built before any of the limited production Raider Full Spec suits are completed. The Raider Full Spec is more specialized toward atmospheric flight, at the expense of inferior space combat capablity. It lacks the beam weapons and hammer of the Raider, and instead uses a variable armament of machineguns and missiles mounted on external hardpoints, which can also carry propellant tanks or extra thrusters. One of the Raider Full Specs is piloted by ace Edward Harrelson, and another is covertly transferred by Murata Azrael to Orb's Rondo Sahaku faction. Harrelson's unit engages in battle against Morgan Chevalier and his Gunbarrel Dagger, and is beaten, but he escapes.

GAT-X370 Raider
Manufacturer: Earth Alliance/Azrael Conglomerate Users: Earth Alliance Unit type: prototype attack use transformable mobile suit Head height: 17.94 meters Base weight: 84.9 metric tons Special equipment: Trans-Phase armor Powerplant: Ultracompact energy battery Armament:  "Zorn" 100mm energy cannon x1, dual 52mm hyper velocity shield cannon x1, "Mjolnir" spherical breaker x1, "Ahura Mazda" short-range energy cannon x2, M417 80mm machinegun x1, M2M3 76mm machinegun x2 Pilot(s): Clotho Buer

GAT-333 Raider Full Spec
Manufacturer: Earth Alliance Users: Earth Alliance, Orb Union, United States of South America Unit type: limited production attack use transformable  mobile suit Head height: 17.94 meters Base weight: unknown Special equipment: Trans-Phase armor, sub-wing x1, propellant tank x2 Powerplant: Ultracompact energy battery Armament:  varies, most weapons are mounted on external hardpoints, standard load as follows: GAU-8M2 52mm machinegun x2, M2M3 76mm machinegun x2, M20 20mm machinegun x2, AIM-957F "King Cobra" missile x2 Pilot(s): Edward Harrelson

Trivia

 * Raider's head crest displays the text "OTTO X-370" (which means "Eight" in Italian), and it is a reference to the Raider being the eighth mobile suit developed as a second generation MS by the Earth Alliance.