YMS-01A Union Flag

YMS-01A Flag  (aka Prototype Flag) is a forerunner unit of the SVMS-01 Union Flag in Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Another Story:Road to 2307 the CD drama. The unit was piloted by Graham Aker.

Technology & Combat Characteristics
The YMS-01A Flag is a high performance mobile suit that is capable of transforming into a high speed jet fighter mode. Both modes are capable of aerial flight with the mobile suit mode providing greater mobility and the jet fighter mode providing greater speed. The Flag's linear rifle can be used in both modes. However the sonic blade used for close combat and the defense rod are limited to use only in mobile suit mode.The mode the Flag uses for missions is usually selected and set beforehand. However Ace pilots such as Graham Aker have shown that it is possible for a skilled enough pilot to transform the Flag between mobile suit mode and jet fighter mode in mid-flight(Graham Special).The YMS-01A Flag is manufactured and operated by Iris Company.

History
Graham Aker tests the Iris Corporation's YMS-01A Flag.He first demonstrates the mobile suit's mid-air transformation, capturing its spectators with awe. The feat is later dubbed as "Graham Special". The Iris Corporation's "Flag" defeats Belfactory's "Blast" for the position as the new mainstay mobile suit for the Union.