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Femto Technology Armor is a technology introduced in the animated film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom.

Technical Information[]

The Femto Technology Armor, also known as "Femto-Tech" or "FT" Armor, is a specialized armor created and used by the Kingdom of Foundation. Designed to be impervious to ranged beam weaponry, it represents an evolution of Phase Shift armor, reinforced at a femtometer scale. FT armor can sustain this defense without requiring an external power source, allowing it to be maintained semi-permanently. When hit by beam weapons, the armor emits a glow with a grid-like matrix across its surface.[1]

FT Armor is effective in defending against small arms fire, including CIWS guns and even missiles. However, it remains vulnerable to high-velocity projectiles (e.g., railguns) and melee beam weaponry (e.g., beam sabers). Although it can withstand more powerful beam weapons, such as high-energy plasma cannons, it may be overwhelmed when these weapons are used at extremely close range. Additionally, specialized weapons like the "EQM-Y148 Convergent Heavy Nucleon Beam Cannon "Disruptor" can penetrate FT Armor due to their unique anti-molecular properties.[1]

History[]

Although the FT Armor's existence had been long rumored before the Foundation Conflict, it was first seen in combat in C.E. 75, when Foundation deployed their NOG-M4F Rud-ro.A during the Eldore Incident.[2]

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Notes & Trivia[]

  • The concept of the Femto Technology Armor is reminiscent of the I-field generator from the Universal Century, which defends against beam weaponry but has no effect against physical and close-range beam attack. FT Armor however is an actual physical armor, whereas the I-field is an invisible barrier surrounding the unit.
  • Although the official English subtitles and translations call it "Femto Tech", it's actually referred to as "Femtech" in Japanese.

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