Edit Mobile Weapon: MSJ-R122 Demi Barding

The {{Nihongo|'''MSJ-R122 Demi Barding'''|デミバーディング|Demibādingu}} is a [[Mobile Suit (Ad Stella)|mobile suit]] introduced in ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury]]''. ==Technology & Combat Characteristics== A new prototype MS and the latest model developed by [[Burion]] as part of the Demi series<ref name="G-Witch20" />. The Demi Barding is a concept model used for the purposes of testing and development. Although it has new components designed to meet the latest standards, the general structure of its propulsion unit is identical to the current production models<ref name=":Manual">High Grade 1/144 Demi Barding Gunpla manual.</ref>. The unit was built without profitability in mind, and as such has higher than normal specs. However, ease of maintenance and other characteristics of the Demi series was still incorporated into the design<ref name=":Site">[https://g-witch.net/mobile-suit/21/ Profile in the Official Website (Japanese)]</ref>. ==Armaments== ;*Fist Vulcan :Small Beam Cannons located at the back of the Demi Barding's manipulators. Provides suppressive fire<ref name=":Manual" />. ;*Beam Saber :Close-range weapons stored inside a leg-mounted Flexible Booster unit<ref name=":Manual" />. ;*Beam Rifle Plus :A new Beam Rifle developed by Burion. A battery magazine is attached to the top of the Beam Rifle. The sensor scope unit has a side grip attached, giving it a unique look<ref name=":Manual" />. ;*Beam Cannon :Articulated Beam Cannons that can fire in multiple positions, including over the shoulder or under the arm<ref name=":Manual" />. ==Equipment== ;*Baori Pack :An expandable flight unit pack that is attached to the back of the Demi Barding<ref name=":Manual" />. It is exclusive to the Demi Barding and features articulated Beam Cannons that can fire in multiple positions, including over the shoulder or under the arm. The Baori Pack can also be separated from the Demi Barding and operate as an independent unit<ref name=":Manual" />. ;*Wheel Dash Boost :The Wheel Dash Boost doubles the Demi Barding's propulsion, with additional propulsion units located at the heel to increase speed even further<ref name=":Manual" />. ==History== The Demi Barding was brought to [[Asticassia School of Technology]] initially meant for testing. However, when [[Shaddiq Zenelli]] allowed [[Norea Du Noc]], [[Enhanced Person Number 5]] and [[Nika Nanaura]] to be released, allowing Norea to reclaim the [[EDM-GA-02 Gundam Lfrith Thorn]] and use it and the [[EDM-GB Gundvölva]]s to attack the school, [[Secelia Dote]] and [[Rouji Chante]] approached [[Earth House]] to offer the unit to them, especially as [[Chuatury Panlunch]]'s [[MSJ-105CC Chuchu's Demi Trainer]] had been destroyed in the rampage. With Nika's help, the unit was tuned to Chuatury's specifications and was launched in time to save [[Felsi Rollo]] and her [[MD-0031 Dilanza]]. Despite being outnumbered, the two were able to survive the attack. The Demi Barding was later redeployed in the attack on [[Quiet Zero]], once again piloted by Chuatury. In order to bypass the fortress' powerful data storm, the Barding's Permet systems were disabled, instead relying on wireless systems to both operate and communicate with the shuttle carrying a small team of [[GUND-ARM， Inc.|GUND-ARM, Inc.]] members and associates. Though initially threatened by the [[XGF-E3 Gundnode]] units patrolling the perimeter of the data storm, the Demi Barding managed to successfully carry the shuttle inside Quiet Zero, and remained docked all the way through the end of the conflict. The Barding was last seen being piloted by Chuatury to recover [[Suletta Mercury]] from deep space after the [[X-EX01 Gundam Calibarn]]'s destruction. As it was on loan to Chuatury, it can be assumed the Demi Barding was returned to Burion at some point after Quiet Zero's destruction. ==Gallery== <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> </gallery> ==[[Gunpla]]== <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> HG Demi Barding.jpeg|[[High Grade the Witch from Mercury|HGTWFM]] 1/144 Demi Barding (2023): box art </gallery> ==Appearances== {{Appearances}} ==References== <references> {{ref|G-Witch|20}} </references> ==External Links== *[https://g-witch.net/mobile-suit/21/ Profile in the Official Website (Japanese)] {{Project|G-Witch}}