TMF/TR-2 BuCUE Tactical Reconnaissance Type

The BuCUE Tactical Reconnaissance Type is a Mobile Suit Variation from the series Gundam SEED.

Combat Abilities
Despite being designed mainly for reconnaissance missions, this BuCUE variant is nonetheless well-armed. The only weapon retained from the original TMF/A-802 BuCUE is the double-edged beam saber in the mouth. Further weaponry includes four leg spikes, with one spike mounted inside each foot, and two high-output laser guns, which are mounted on the backpack. Optionally, the BuCUE Recon type can also mount several missiles and machine guns on its wings for enhanced firepower.

System Features
Since the BuCUE Tactical Reconnaissance Type is designed for recon missions, it features a large amount of different sensor arrays. Its most obvious sensor is the large radome for longer-range surveillance (when Neutron Jammers didn't interfere with its use), which is mounted on the back. Further sensors included a specialized 3D ultracompact optical sensor array on the head and an enhanced multiband sensor cluster, which is mounted on the main body. Lastly an optional metaphase SQUID sensor and bi-directional quantum bitstream communication system can be used by the suit.

Besides these sensors, the BuCUE Recon Type also mounts a stealth system, which however isn't as advanced as the Mirage Colloid stealth system. It nevertheless works well against radar detection.

History
During the first Bloody Valentine War, ZAFT created the BuCUE, a four-legged mobile suit for ground combat on Earth. Over time, several variations of this suit were developed, with one of them being the BuCUE Tactical Reconnaissance Type.

One salvaged BuCUE Tactical Reconnaissance Type head was purchased, modified and briefly used by Junk Guild member Lowe Guele as a double-bladed beam saber glove for his MBF-P02 Astray Red Frame. However, while fighting a YFX-200 CGUE DEEP Arms, he forgot the head on the field.