MBF-P03D Gundam Astray Blue Frame D

The MBF-P03D Gundam Astray Blue Frame D is a variant of the MBF-P03secondL Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second L in the novel Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray B. It is piloted by Gai Murakumo.

Technology and Combat Characteristics
The Astray Blue Frame D is considered as an enhanced overhaul to the Blue Frame Second L used for close combat situations. With it, the entire armor of the Blue Frame is completely modified and enhanced, equipping it with several blade-like weapons and rocket armors. It also lacks the tactical arms, as its replaced with a modified AQM/E-X01 Aile Striker, which has two solid blades equipped on the wings.

Armaments

 * "Igelstellung" 75mm Multi-Barrel CIWS
 * Mounted in the Blue Frame'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, although it is classified as Anti Air.


 * Armor Schneider Combat Knives
 * The Second L is in possession of six antibeam coated "Armor Schneider" combat knives. Four are mounted in the feet as retractable combat knives in the heels and toes while the remaining two are stored in mounts on the Second L's hips. Gai frequently deploy the knives in the feet as weapons during kicks while the other two knives are used to block beam sabers and even range beam attack. Blocking range beam attacks using the knives can only be done by pilot as skilled as Gai.

Special equipments and features

 * External Connector


 * Two Layer Armor
 * An armor system that consist of an inner layer Phase Shift armor that is activated only when the outer layer armor is breached. This is similar to the Trans-Phase Armor and is also designed to reduce energy consumption. It is installed only around the cockpit area so as to keep the weight down and to ensure that Blue Frame Second L is as mobile as the original Blue Frame.

History
More information of the Astray Blue Frame D can all be found on Gai Murakumo's page.