GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type F

The GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type F (aka Gundam Astraea Type F, Gundam Astraea, Astraea Type F) is an upgraded version of the GNY-001 Gundam Astraea that appears in Mobile Suit Gundam 00F. The unit is piloted by Fon Spaak.

Technology & Combat Characteristics
Gundam Astraea Type F is the altered and enhanced form of GNY-001 Gundam Astraea. After Astraea completed beta-testing phase with Krung Thep, Celestial Being used its data to help develop the 3rd generation Gundams. Although Astraea itself was succeeded by GN-001 Gundam Exia, Astraea still had tactical value to CB and was transferred to their their shadow support team, Fereshte.

When Astraea was initially introduced in AD 2292, its paint scheme was white with blue and red highlights. By AD 2307, CB decided to keep only the third generation Gundams known to the world (except GN-XXX Gundam Rasiel), but wanted the second generation Gundams to perform shadow interventions under Fereshte; its paint scheme had been altered to red with light brown highlights and its MS face has been covered with a black mask to disguise the fact that it's a Gundam (albeit a poor and transparent cover).

For weapons and combat, Astraea Type F maintained its original equipment: GN Beam Rifle, two GN Beam Sabers, GN Shield, Proto GN Sword, and GN Launcher. For mid-to-long ranged combat, Astraea can deploy its rifle and shield for mid-range combat; for greater firepower, it can use the GN Launcher to devastate enemy forces. For close combat, Astraea deploys its Proto GN Sword, its GN Beam Sabers, or its GN Vulcans to suppress enemy fire. As Exia's predecessor, it also utilizes advanced combat methods of shield-and-strike tactics when battling enemy targets.

After CB's defeat in AD 2308, Fereshte's Astraea-F was upgraded to GNY-001F2 Gundam Astraea Type F2, enhanced with the gathered spare parts of GN-001 Gundam Exia. With Astraea's adaptation to Exia's parts, it granted the unit with greater energy efficiency and better control with its GN Particles.

Astraea Type F's design would return in AD 2311, when the Innovators replicated the upgraded versions of the 2nd generation Gundams and have them powered by GN Drive Taus. The Innovator's Astraea Type F was classified as GNY-001FB Black Gundam Astraea Type F. Former Gundam Meister Fon Spaak managed to later procure the replica, renamed the unit back to its original designation, and performed his own system enhancements.

The unit was given additional weaponry, including a NGN Bazooka stolen from the ESF, GN Pistols (from Dynames, GN Hand Missile (from  Kyrios, and the recently developed GN Hammer.; its new arsenal additions greatly increases Astraea-F's adaptability in combat. Overall, Astraea Type F has proven to be one of the most enduring units designed. Despite its antiquity to its more advanced MS contemporaries, Astraea Type F continues to be a adversarial threat to those who challenge it.

Armaments

 * GN Beam Rifle
 * A regular beam rifle that is the unit's primary weapon. Performance versus the Exia's rifle is unknown.


 * GN Beam Saber
 * The Astraea is armed with two beam sabers, docked behind either side of the waist. As the weapons themselves are test types, their performance versus the Exia's beam sabers is unknown as of this time.


 * Proto GN Sword
 * The Astraea is armed with a Proto GN Sword, that can be vertically folded along the forearm like Exia's GN Sword/Rifle. As it's name suggests it's a prototype to Exia's GN Sword, and is the first GN particle-lined physical blade created by Celestial Being. By the time of its creation, the plan to merge the beam rifle and solid sword function is already in place.


 * GN Launcher
 * The Astraea is armed with a GN Launcher, docked in front of the Gundam. The GN Launcher yields higher output when directly connected to the GN Drive via the clavical antenna area. When it is detached from the connector, it still holds substantial fire power among portable GN weaponry, sourcing particles from its GN Condenser.


 * GN Shield
 * Standard equipment. Less streamline in appearance versus the Exia's shield design, with no sharp edges.


 * GN Hammer
 * Developed by Sherilyn Hyde (per Hanayo's request), this flail-type weapon is Fon's favorite weapon. The spiked-ball actually houses inside a GN Condenser. It functions similarly to the GN Buster Sword, with spikes on the sphere made from same material as the GN Katar. The weapon is clamped to the forearm of Astraea with a retractable wire. To enhance its speed, range, and power against enemy targets, the GN Hammer has four miniature thrusters to help the weapon quickly launch and impact its target with great destructive force.


 * NGN Bazooka
 * A Federation produced weapon used in situations where particle disruptions are employed, such as anti fields. It has the choice of loading up GN missiles or solid rounds. This bazoooka was looted by Fon from a Federation base. The "NGN" acronym in its name refers to "Non GN", referring to its nature of not using GN Particles in its designated usage as it is simply a projectile launcher.

System Features

 * Trans-Am System
 * The Trans-Am System is available for Celestial Being's Original Drive version of Astraea Type F but not the recoloured Innovators's Tau Drive version.

Variants

 * GNY-001F2 Gundam Astraea Type F2
 * GNY-001FB Black Gundam Astraea Type F
 * GNY-001F/hs-A01D Gundam Avalanche Astraea Type F`

History
Go to Fon Spaak's page for the full history of the Astraea Type F