The GAT-02L2+AQM/E-X03 Launcher Dagger L is a variant of the GAT-02L2 Dagger L, introduced in the manga Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray.
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
Armaments[]
- M703K Beam Carbine
- The primary armament of the Dagger L, it is smaller than conventional beam rifles and fire weaker beams. However, its excellent rapid-firing abilities led to it having high operability. Its small size also made it easy to handle.
- M2M5 "Todesschrecken" 12.5mm Automatic CIWS
- A pair of CIWS are mounted in the Dagger L's head and another pair at the top of the shoulders. CIWS is typically inadequate for dealing with mobile suit-grade armor, but is sufficient for destroying small targets such as missiles, attack vehicles, and soft targets. The Dagger L's use of the smaller caliber 12.5mm "Todesschrecken" CIWS as compared to the older 75mm "Igelstellung" CIWS allows it to store more ammunition for the weapon.
- ES04B Beam Saber
- The beam saber serves as the Dagger L's standard melee weapon, and its beam blade can cut through most non beam-resistant material. The Dagger L is equipped with two beam sabers stored on the top of the side armor.
- Mk315 "Stiletto" Rocket-Propelled Anti-Armor Penetrator
- A small throwing knife that can also be used as a bomb, one is stored in each side armor. After being thrown, the vernier at the back of the weapon propels it forward, and once it pierce the enemy's armor, it explodes to cause damage.
- "Agni" 320mm Hyper Impulse Cannon
- The same large beam cannon found on the GAT-X105+AQM/E-X03 Launcher Strike Gundam, it has a total length of about 20m was one of the most powerful mobile suit mounted beam weapon at its introduction. It generates and fires critical plasma energy in a highly compressed state as a burst impulse in the order of microseconds, easily destroying a mobile suit in one shot and blasting a hole through a space colony's wall. Although its energy consumption is high, repeated firing for an extended period of time is possible by connecting to an external power supply. It is mounted on the left side of the backpack via an arm unit, and held under the left shoulder when in use.
- Combo Weapons Pod
- A close range, defensive, composite armament unit consisting of a 120mm anti-ship vulcan gun and two 350mm gun launchers. It is mounted on the right shoulder and can lock onto multiple targets simultaneously. The 120mm anti-ship vulcan gun is effective in intercepting MS at close-mid range and can also be used for anti-ship combat. As for the 350mm gun launchers, they are missile launchers, but can also fire a variety of projectiles including grenades.
Special Equipment & Features[]
- Hardpoints for Striker Packs
- The Dagger L retains the ability to mount Striker Packs like the original 105 Dagger, granting it the ability to adapt to different combat situations easily.
History[]
Sometime after the Battle of Aprilius One, a Launcher Dagger L, alongside its squadron of Dagger Ls and a GAT-04+AQM/E-X01 Aile Windam, attacked the Junk Guild as the group was alleged to have launched an attack on an Earth Alliance base, but they were defeated with help from Kaite Madigan's ZGMF-X12A Testament Gundam and Jess Rabble's ZGMF-X12D Gundam Astray Out Frame D.[1]
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