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The NT-D System is an anti-Newtype operating system utilized by the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam and ultimately its sister units, the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee and RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex. The system was also later installed onto the RX-9 Narrative Gundam. According to the Earth Federation's official data, NT-D stands for NewType-Drive, but its true name is NewType-Destroyer.

Description & Characteristics

As the name implies, the NT-D system was created with the specific purpose of combating enemy Newtype pilots. With the Earth Federation still fearful of the power that Newtypes possessed, the Federation Forces commissioned longtime MS developer Anaheim Electronics to create a system that could effectively allow an Oldtype to combat Newtypes. This eventually led to the development of the "UC Project".

The NT-D would automatically activate in the presence of a Newtype with no regards to whether it's a Cyber Newtype or not. If the pilot has a stable will, however, he/she can choose when and whether to activate the NT-D or not. The Unicorn uses its internal Psycho-Frame and scans the surrounding area for Newtype brainwaves. If a Newtype was found, the system would activate and transform the Unicorn into its Destroy Mode. In Destroy Mode, the Unicorn Gundam's abilities are greatly increased and it can move at greater speeds thanks to the exposed thrusters.

The NT-D System was also designed to combat Newtype mobile suits equipped with funnels. The system can take control of an enemy's funnel/bit units and use them against the pilot. The system itself lets the pilot mentally control the unit, thus making the unit immensely responsive to the pilot's commands. However, the system itself has a timer of 5 minutes, making sure the pilot will not die of fatigue; and will also immediately shut down if the pilot is in extremely bad condition.

NT-D allows the pilot to control the unit completely through their own brain, thus it is like moving the pilot's own body. The stress caused by moving a 21 meter tall machine, however, was way too much for normal people. Therefore ironically, even though the system was built to eliminate Newtypes, a Newtype is still required to be the pilot.

An interesting fact is that when the NT-D is activated, the units that possess this system: Unicorn, Banshee and Phenex, their Psycho-Frame start to glow with a bright red for the former, flaming gold for Banshee and electric blue for Phenex. This was not expected by the designers and was considered to be a disadvantage due it being easier to be spot such a unit if it is glowing. The Psycho-Frame will glow with a green color, identical to the RX-93 ν Gundam, when the pilot's Newtype ability completely awakens.

Notes & Trivia

Despite being designed for eliminating Newtypes, the NT-D System cannot tell the difference between Newtypes and Cyber Newtypes, as seen by the fact that it activated when the Unicorn Gundam was in the presence of Full Frontal and Marida Cruz, both of whom are Cyber Newtypes.
The NT-D seems to let the pilot choose between to different sets of control, between the standard controls in unicorn mode and another that seems to act purely using the pilot's psyco waves.
When the pilot's Newtype abilities awaken, the NT-D holographic control panels seem to expand in a wing-like fashion.
In Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3, NT-D acts differently. Whenever Unicorn unleashes its SP Attack, the NT-D will be triggered automatically. Thus, it does not require the presence of nearby hostile Newtypes. The NT-D will remain active for a period of time after the SP Attack, which gives the Unicorn a new moveset where it uses its beam tonfas.
- In Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn, the Unicorn and Banshee activate NT-D during their respective SP Attacks as in the previous game, but lose the ability to retain the mode after their SP Attacks. Instead, the NT-D moveset is activated via entering Burst Mode.
The NT-D is available as a weapon in the Gundam Vs for both units. In Extreme Vs, Unicorn gains the "Psycommu Jack" ability which causes funnel-type weapons to malfunction and stop if the user is targeting the enemy who deployed them. Curiously, this ability also works on non-psycommu weapons such as the DRAGOONs from Strike Freedom and Providence as well as the Sword Bits from 00 Qan[T] and Arche's Fangs. In Full Boost, Banshee will respawn with a permanent NT-D mode if Overcost is in effect or if its HP is low. When either unit enters EX Mode, the Psycho-Frame glows green to indicate the pilot's awakening.
In SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, NT-D increases the unit's movements speed, boost duration, boost recovery and search duration. Similar to in the VS series, NT-D also affects non-Psycommu remote weapons such as DRAGOONs and Sword Bits, and redirects the weapons to attack the original users. When activated, it also does minor damage and causes a stunning effect to surrounding units.
In Gundam Breaker, NT-D is available as both an alternate form for the Unicorn and Banshee as well as a Support-type EX-ACT available to their torso part, decreasing firing intervals and allowing units to dash cancel any attack. Additionally, because the game is based on Gunpla, the torso and the units themselves are in permanent NT-D mode and the EX-ACT simply causes the Psycho-Frame to glow brighter.
- As of Gundam Breaker 2 however, the Unicorn and Banshee are only available in their Unicorn modes and only transform with either the NT-D EX-Act or with an Awakening. If both are active at once, then the Psycho-Frame will turn green. This decision was most likely to promote the then newer PG Unicorn which features the ability to switch between the two forms.
The NT-D is similar to a one of the Earth Federation's earlier anti-Newtype systems, the EXAM System.
In Gundam Build Divers, Ayame's Gunpla, the RX-零 RX-Zeromaru has the "NinTo-Do System", which functions similarly to the normal NT-D System. It is unknown if it can be used in its SD form as it is only shown being used in its Real form.

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+|image=NTD.png
 |english=NT-D System
 |kanji=NT-Dシステム
-|romaji=NT - D Shisutemu
+|romaji=NT-D Shisutemu
-|era=Universal Century,
+|era=Universal Century
-|series=Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn - Bande Dessinee, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two
+|series=Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn~1~7, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn - Bande Dessinee, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3, Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn, Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative, Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096, Mobile Suit Gundam UC Perfectibility, Gundam Reconguista in G: From the Past to the Future
-|designation=NT-D
 |function=MS Control through brain/psycommu weapon control
 |manufacturer=Earth Federation Forces
-|operator=Vist Foundation, Earth Federation Forces
+|operator=Vist Foundation, Earth Federation Forces, Luio & Co.
 }}
-The '''''NT-D System''''' is an anti-Newtype operating system utilized by the [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam]] and ultimately its brother units, [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee]] and [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex]]. By [[Earth Federation]]'s official data, NT-D stand for '''''N'''ew'''T'''ype-'''D'''rive'', but its true name is '''''N'''ew'''T'''ype-'''D'''estroyer''
+The '''NT-D System''' is an anti-Newtype operating system utilized by the [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam]] and ultimately its sister units, the [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee]] and [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex]]. The system was also later installed onto the [[RX-9 Narrative Gundam]]. According to the [[Earth Federation]]'s official data, NT-D stands for '''''N'''ew'''T'''ype-'''D'''rive'', but its true name is '''''N'''ew'''T'''ype-'''D'''estroyer''.
 ==Description & Characteristics==
 As the name implies, the NT-D system was created with the specific purpose of combating enemy [[Newtype]] pilots. With the [[Earth Federation]] still fearful of the power that Newtypes possessed, the Federation Forces commissioned longtime MS developer [[Anaheim Electronics]] to create a system that could effectively allow an Oldtype to combat Newtypes. This eventually led to the development of the "[[UC Project]]".
-The NT-D would automatically activate in the presence of the a Newtype with no regards to whether if it's a Cyber Newtype or not. If the pilot has a stable will, however, he/she can choose when and whether to activate the NT-D or not. The Unicorn uses its internal [[Psycoframe]] and scans the surrounding area for Newtype brainwaves. If a Newtype was found, the system would activate and transform the Unicorn into its ''Destroy Mode''. In Destroy Mode, the Unicorn Gundam's abilities are greatly increased and it can move at greater speeds thanks to the exposed thrusters.
+The NT-D would automatically activate in the presence of a Newtype with no regards to whether it's a Cyber Newtype or not. If the pilot has a stable will, however, he/she can choose when and whether to activate the NT-D or not. The Unicorn uses its internal [[Psycho-Frame]] and scans the surrounding area for Newtype brainwaves. If a Newtype was found, the system would activate and transform the Unicorn into its ''Destroy Mode''. In Destroy Mode, the Unicorn Gundam's abilities are greatly increased and it can move at greater speeds thanks to the exposed thrusters.
 The NT-D System was also designed to combat Newtype mobile suits equipped with funnels. The system can take control of an enemy's funnel/bit units and use them against the pilot. The system itself lets the pilot mentally control the unit, thus making the unit immensely responsive to the pilot's commands. However, the system itself has a timer of 5 minutes, making sure the pilot will not die of fatigue; and will also immediately shut down if the pilot is in extremely bad condition.
-NT-D lets the pilot to control the unit completely through brain, thus it is like moving the pilot's own body. The stress caused by moving a 21 meter tall machine, however, was way too much for normal people. Therefore ironically, even though the system was built to eliminate newtypes, a newtype pilot is still required to be the pilot.
+NT-D allows the pilot to control the unit completely through their own brain, thus it is like moving the pilot's own body. The stress caused by moving a 21 meter tall machine, however, was way too much for normal people. Therefore ironically, even though the system was built to eliminate Newtypes, a Newtype is still required to be the pilot.
-An interesting fact is that when the NT-D is activated, both units that possess this system, Unicorn and Banshee, their psychoframe start to glow with a bright red for the former and shining gold for Banshee. This was not expected by the designers and was considered to be a disadvantage due it will be easier to be spotted if such unit is glowing. The psychoframe will glow with a green/rainbow color, identical to the Nu Gundam, when the pilot's newtype ability completely awakens.
+An interesting fact is that when the NT-D is activated, the units that possess this system: Unicorn, Banshee and Phenex, their Psycho-Frame start to glow with a bright red for the former, flaming gold for Banshee and electric blue for Phenex. This was not expected by the designers and was considered to be a disadvantage due it being easier to be spot such a unit if it is glowing. The Psycho-Frame will glow with a green color, identical to the  [[RX-93 ν Gundam]], when the pilot's Newtype ability completely awakens.
 ==Notes & Trivia==
-*Despite being designed for eliminating newtypes, the NT-D System cannot tell the difference between newtypes and Cyber Newtypes, seen by it activating when the Unicorn Gundam was in the pressence of [[Full Frontal]] and [[Marida Cruz]], both of whom are confirmed Cyber Newtypes.
+*Despite being designed for eliminating Newtypes, the NT-D System cannot tell the difference between Newtypes and Cyber Newtypes, as seen by the fact that it activated when the Unicorn Gundam was in the presence of [[Full Frontal]] and [[Marida Cruz]], both of whom are Cyber Newtypes.
+*The NT-D seems to let the pilot choose between to different sets of control, between the standard controls in unicorn mode and another that seems to act purely using the pilot's psyco waves.
-*In Dynasty Warriors 3, NT-D acts differently. Whenever Unicorn unleashed its SP attack, the NT-D will be triggered automatically. Thus, it does not require the presence of nearby hostile newtypes. Additionally, it gains a new moveset where it uses its beam tonfas.
+*When the pilot's Newtype abilities awaken, the NT-D holographic control panels seem to expand in a wing-like fashion.
-**In Reborn, both Unicorn and Banshee can activate it via Burst Mode.
+*In ''Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3'', NT-D acts differently. Whenever Unicorn unleashes its SP Attack, the NT-D will be triggered automatically. Thus, it does not require the presence of nearby hostile Newtypes. The NT-D will remain active for a period of time after the SP Attack, which gives the Unicorn a new moveset where it uses its beam tonfas.
-*The NT-D is available as a weapon in the Gundam Vs for both units. In ''Extreme Vs'', Unicorn gains the "Psycommu Jack" ability which causes funnel-type weapons to malfunction and stop if the user is targeting the enemy who deployed them. Curiously, this ability also works on non-psycommu weapons such as Strike Freedom's and Providence's DRAGOONs as well as the Sword Bits from 00 Qan[T] and Arche's Fangs. In ''Full Boost'', Banshee will respawn with a permanent NT-D mode if Overcost is in effect or if its HP is low. When either unit enters EX Mode, the psycoframe glows green to indicate the pilot's awakening.
+**In Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn, the Unicorn and Banshee activate NT-D during their respective SP Attacks as in the previous game, but lose the ability to retain the mode after their SP Attacks. Instead, the NT-D moveset is activated via entering Burst Mode.
-*In SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, NT-D increases the unit's movements speed, boost duration, boost recovery and search duration. Similar with the ''VS series'', NT-D also affects "non-UC funnels" such as DRAGOONs and Sword Bits, and redirects the weapons to attack the original users. When activated, it also does minor damage and causes a stunning effect to surrounding units.
+*The NT-D is available as a weapon in the Gundam Vs for both units. In ''Extreme Vs'', Unicorn gains the "Psycommu Jack" ability which causes funnel-type weapons to malfunction and stop if the user is targeting the enemy who deployed them. Curiously, this ability also works on non-psycommu weapons such as the [[DRAGOON System|DRAGOONs]] from [[Strike Freedom]] and [[Providence]] as well as the Sword Bits from [[GNT-0000 00 Qan(T)|00 Qan[T]]] and [[GNW-20000 Arche Gundam|Arche]]'s Fangs. In ''Full Boost'', Banshee will respawn with a permanent NT-D mode if Overcost is in effect or if its HP is low. When either unit enters EX Mode, the Psycho-Frame glows green to indicate the pilot's awakening.
-*In ''Gundam Breaker'', NT-D is available as both an alternate form for the Unicorn and Banshee as well as a Support-type EX-ACT available to their torso part, decreasing firing intervals and allowing units to dash cancel any attack. Additionally, because the game is based on Gunpla, the torso and the units themselves are in permanent NT-D mode and the EX-ACT simply causes the psycoframe to glow brighter.
+*In ''SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online'', NT-D increases the unit's movements speed, boost duration, boost recovery and search duration. Similar to in the ''VS series'', NT-D also affects non-Psycommu remote weapons such as DRAGOONs and Sword Bits, and redirects the weapons to attack the original users. When activated, it also does minor damage and causes a stunning effect to surrounding units.
-*The NT-D is similar to a one of the federations early anti-newtype systems the [[EXAM System]].
+*In ''Gundam Breaker'', NT-D is available as both an alternate form for the Unicorn and Banshee as well as a Support-type EX-ACT available to their torso part, decreasing firing intervals and allowing units to dash cancel any attack. Additionally, because the game is based on Gunpla, the torso and the units themselves are in permanent NT-D mode and the EX-ACT simply causes the Psycho-Frame to glow brighter.
-*The NT-D bears similarities to the Super Mode found in the [[GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam]] as it is a mode activated by intense emotions or clarity and greatly increases the mobile suit's performance. It also causes the machine to transform in a similar manner with its armor sliding open to reveal a secondary glowing frame as well as a different face plate. Additionally, when the pilot's true powers awaken, the glow changes and encompasses the entire Gundam, with the Hyper Mode turning the machine completely gold and the NT-D turning green.
+**As of Gundam Breaker 2 however, the Unicorn and Banshee are only available in their Unicorn modes and only transform with either the NT-D EX-Act or with an Awakening. If both are active at once, then the Psycho-Frame will turn green. This decision was most likely to promote the then newer PG Unicorn which features the ability to switch between the two forms.
+*The NT-D is similar to a one of the Earth Federation's earlier anti-Newtype systems, the [[EXAM System]].
+*In ''[[Gundam Build Divers]]'', [[Aya Fujisawa|Ayame's]] Gunpla, the [[RX-零 RX-Zeromaru]] has the "NinTo-Do System", which functions similarly to the normal NT-D System. It is unknown if it can be used in its SD form as it is only shown being used in its Real form.
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+Unicorn NTD.png|Unicorn Gundam in Destroy Mode.
+RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam Plan B (Perfectibility Special Movie 'Unti-L') 05.jpg|Unicorn Gundam Perfectibility in Destroy Mode.
+Gundam Banshee 02 Front View Ep 5.png|Unicorn Gundam Banshee 02 in Destroy Mode.
+54364564.jpg|Unicorn Gundam in Awakened Destroy Mode.
+BansheeAwakening.JPG|Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee in Awakened Destroy Mode.
+Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative 01.png|Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex in Destroy Mode.
+IMG 20200316 164036.jpg|Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex in Destroy Mode
+RX-9-B Narrative Gundam B-Packs (NT Narrative) 03.jpg|Narrative Gundam B-Packs with NT-D activated.
+CAMS-RX0 G-Phenex (From The Past To The Future) 04.jpg|G-Phenex in Destroy Mode.
+</gallery>
 ==References==
+<references />
-*[[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam]]
 [[Category:Universal Century Technology]]