The MBF-P01-Re3 Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Hana is a Mobile Suit developed from the MBF-P01-Re2AMATU Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Mina and introduced in the manga Mobile Suit Gundam SEED ASTRAY Princess of the Sky. It is piloted by Lath Winslet, with Kazahana Azure being the sub-pilot.
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
A remodeled version the of MBF-P01-Re2AMATU Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Mina when Rondo Mina Sahaku transfers it to the next head of the Sahaku family. It was named "Hana" after Kazahana Azure, who was chosen as Mina's successor. In terms of appearance, the black parts of Amatsu Mina has been changed to white, and the color scheme is restored to the colors of the original MBF-P01 Gundam Astray Gold Frame. While Kazahana may have been chosen as the successor, due to her poor piloting skills, Lath Winslet, another candidate for the successor role, served as the main pilot, and Kazahana became the sub-pilot. Because of this, the cockpit became a double-seat type.
Armaments[]
- "Igelstellung" 75mm Multi-Barrel CIWS
- The "Igelstellung" 75mm Multi-Barrel CIWS are head mounted Vulcan guns. CIWS is typically inadequate for dealing with mobile suit-grade armor, but is sufficient for destroying small high speed targets such as missiles, small ground vehicles, and soft targets.
- "Maga no Ikutachi" Energy Absorption Blade
- The same set of back-mounted, claw-shaped weapon as used by the Gold Frame Amatsu Mina. It forcefully discharges the electrical energy from the batteries of enemy mobile suits through the use of mirage colloid related technology, disabling them while at the same time recharging Gold Frame Amatsu Hana's own battery.
- "Magashira no Hoko" Shot Lancer
- Like the Gold Frame Amatsu Mina, the Amatsu Hana is equipped with a pair of spear-like weapon known as "Magashira no Hoko" housed in the Maga no Ikutachi" Energy Absorption Blade. These shot lancers are shot out on a cable each, and the tip of each lancer is equipped with Phase Shift Armor which activates at the moment of impact for greater penetrating power. The cables also supply power to the lancers and for recovery after use.
- "Trikeros Kai" Offensive Shield System
- Inherited from the Gold Frame Amatsu Mina, the "Trikeros Kai" is armed with the triple "Lancer Dart" hypervelocity kinetic energy penetrator, and a beam rifle that can also function as a beam saber by emitting a beam blade from the rifle's barrel. The sharp outer edges of the shield is usable as a melee weapon.
- "Tsumuha no Tachi" Claw
- Equipped on the left forearm, the claw features three blades that extend when in use, where they are used for one of two purposes - 1) stop or rob the enemy's weapon, 2) unbalance or stop part of the enemy's movement. Overall, the claws are meant to neutralise the enemy's attack while dealing little damage.
- "Totsuka no Tsurugi" Saber
- Stored on the side skirt armor when not in use, the pair of "Totsuka no Tsurugi" sabers are shaped like rapiers and are unsuitable for slashing attacks. Instead, they are meant for pinpoint piercing attack to the joints and sensors of enemy MS. As a result, they require a high degree of skill to use effectively. When used properly, they can immobilize the enemy while dealing minimal amount of damage.
Special Equipment & Features[]
- This system is inherited from Gold Frame Amatsu Mina and allows the suit to disappear from both visual and sensor detection.
- Enhanced Sensor
- An additional, ZAFT inspired sensor mounted in the head.
- This feature is only limited to the right arm as it originated from the Blitz Gundam.
History[]
This unit was first deployed after Kazahana Azure was crowned "Princess of the Sky". It sparred against MBF-P03D Gundam Astray Blue Frame D in order to test Lath Winslet and Kazahana's abilities.
During the transportation of the Rare Metal from PLANT by Fairness Zweigle, the transport fleet was attacked by Dante Gordigiani and Elsa Weiss and the unit was damage from protecting MHF-01 Lord Astray. It was then repaired by Fairness into MBF-P01-Re3〈AMATERASU〉Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amaterasu.
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