GNX-903VS Brave Standard Test Type

Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2The GNX-903VS Brave (Standard Test Type) (aka Brave), is the successor unit to the GNX-U02X Masurao and featured in Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

The new unit is a next generation mass production successor to the Union Flag and AEU Enact, installed with the latest developments in GN technology. Unlike the GN Flag (a single customized Flag with the flight unit replaced with a GN Drive Tau), the Brave is a pre-production model in testing stages and has a design and technology that is based on the GNX-U02X Masurao. It is being developed by a team of engineers who originate from both the Union and the AEU power blocs.

In contrasts to mobile suits developed so far, the Brave is developed for use in an emergency deployment mobile suit squadron. This squadron would need to be deployed and enter combat zones in a short amount of time. In addition to its high mobility and the flight mode's long distance travel capability, the Brave also has overwhelming firepower.

The new transformation ability of the unit is helped in part by the Leif OS installed. While most of the transformation structure is derived from AEU/Union flight models, the arms being folded to the rear is new, and revolutionized the entire transformation structure for the ESF. This is attributed to the feedback from data of the captured Kyrios.

Since the Standard Type was only intended to be used by typical pilots, the side binders and beam sabers are smaller, and overall it is meant to be easier to control than the high powered commander version.

This standard unit version features a GN Drive Tau mounted on its back. Unlike the GNX-U02X Masurao and GNX-Y901TW Susanowo however, the GN Particles are directly emitted by the GN Drive Tau unit. The number of GN Drives on the final production model will eventually be standardize based on the performance data of the two test types at the end of the test period. The availability of three drive sockets also grants the Brave expandability and developability that enables various trials that speed up its overall development.

While the blue Commander Type resembles the original SVMS-01 Union Flag with its even antennas like the AEU-09 AEU Enact, the green Standard Type resembles the Enact more in terms of color and visor design, while its uneven head antennas resembling the Flag's.

Armaments

• GN Beam Rifle

The Brave is shown to carry a GN Beam Rifle, which doubles as the unit's forward section in flight mode. When in use, the front section of the GN Beam Rifle splits in order to fire a powerful GN Particle Beam. Whether it can adjust its power output is unknown. Its alternative name is "Drake Howling". Just like the Susanowo, the Brave also possess the ability to use the "Tri-Punisher" attack by combining the beam outputs of the Drake Howling and the GN Cannons. Presumably, this attack has a high particle requirement, which is perhaps the reason why it is not used often.

• Chakram Grenade

Built inside the legs. Rather than being a direct-blow weapon, it is actually an electronics warfare type equipment that can disable enemy's sensors by using particle disturbance.

• GN Cannon

These are mounted in the Brave's side binders. They function similarly to the Gaga Cannon's GN Cannons, having a high firing rate, but have lower power output compared to the Drake Howling. Unlike the commander's version, the GN Cannons are not concealed in the side binders but mounted at the top. They can rotate to point backwards and shoot incoming enemies.

• GN Beam Saber

The Brave's side binder(s) contains a GN Beam Saber compartment, where the GN Beam Saber(s) are stored. Each side binder stores one GN Beam Saber, for a total of two beam sabers.

• GN Beam Machine Gun

One mounted in each wrist, it trades in firepower for a high firing rate. Typically used to shoot down missiles or for point defense. When in use, they unfold from the wrist, revealing the machine gun barrel.

• 30mm Machine Gun

Mounted on the chest. Uses non-beam ammunition to shoot down missiles.

• GN Missiles

Stored in the legs' weapon bays, two can be stored per leg, totaling the amount of missiles to 4.

Special Equipment & Features

• Trans-Am System

The Brave's overall capabilities can be enhanced through the power of the Trans-Am System for a limited time. It is currently unknown whether the Drive(s) will suffer damage/destruction after usage like the Tau models of 2312.

• Side Binders

Stores the Brave's GN Cannons, Beam Sabers, and also wings for atmospheric flight. The side binders can rotate to function like a Defense Rod.

• Energy Cable

Provides particle feed to the Brave's weapon when neccessary.

• Large GN Condenser

Used to provide GN Particles to the Brave for travelling long distances and can also be used to reduce the unit's own particle consumption. It is mounted on the rear end of the Brave when in flight mode, it is unknown whether it can be equipped in MS mode. It is usually jettisoned during battles due to it being a hindrance.

• "Veda-based Operating System"

History

The GNX-Y903VS Brave (Standard Test Type) is featured in Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer, where it is developed and deployed by the Earth Sphere Federation Army. The Braves were assigned to the Sol Brave Squadron, an elite mobile suit squadron led by Major Graham Aker, who pilots the GNX-Y903VW Brave (Commander Test Type). The Braves were first seen when Graham deploys the Sol Brave Squadron to assist Celestial Being during their second attempt to communicate with the Extraterrestrial Living-metal Shape-shifter. Graham and his squadron covered the Celestial Being retreat, and while both parties were able to retreat, the effort was not without casualties Celestial Being lost the GN-0000RE+GNR-010 00 Raiser (Condenser Type), the GN-008RE Seravee Gundam II, the CB-002 Raphael Gundam, and the physical body of Tieria Erde.

Later, Graham and his remaining men sortied to hold back the ELS invasion alongside the rest of the ESF Army and Celestial Being. During the battle, two of Graham's Braves were destroyed by the ELS, while Graham himself sacrificed his life to clear a path for Setsuna F. Seiei. A maximum of three Braves remained after the battle, but it is unknown whether the Braves were ever put into full mass-production.

Variants

• GNX-903VW Brave (Commander Test Type)

Picture Gallery

Concept art of the "Brave" seen in "Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer" Teaser Trailer.

The "Brave" being shown in Combat.

GNX-Y903VW Brave (Commander Test Type) and GNX-Y903VS Brave (Standard Test Type) note the blade-shaped GN Missile next to the Commander Test Type

The alleged death of a second Solbraves squad member, along with the destruction of the MS itself.

Gunpla

HG00 1/144 GNX-903VS Brave (Standard Test Type) (2010): box art

HG 1/144 - GNX-903VS - Brave (Standard Test Type)

HG 1/144 - GNX-903VS - Brave (Standard Test Type)

HG 1/144 - GNX-903VS - Brave (Standard Test Type)

Notes & Trivia

• Although it is said that the folding of the arm to the rear in flight mode is new and revolutionary, the mechanic was first used by YMS-02 Union Blast, and later by the SVMS-01 Union Flag in high speed flight mode.

References

GNX-Y903VS Brave (Standard Test Type) - Data File

External links

• GNX-Y903VS Brave (Standard Test Type) on MAHQ.net