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The RAS-96 Anksha is a mass-production transformable mobile suit introduced in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn.

Technology & Combat Characteristics[]

The RAS-96 Anksha was developed as the successor to the NRX-044 Asshimar, but shares many interior components with the RGM-89 Jegan. This enhanced maintenance and production efficiency, as well as reduced manufacturing cost. Like the Asshimar, the Anksha is capable of high-altitude atmospheric flight without the help of a sub-flight system while in its mobile armor mode. With the application of magnetic-coating technology on its joints and moving parts, the Anksha can transform between mobile suit and mobile armor modes in a matter of seconds. The Anksha was able to serve as a sub-flight system for other mobile suits in the same fashion as a Base Jabber. It was also able to respond flexibly to high-altitude interceptor missions.

Unlike the Asshimar and more like Federation suits of the era, the Anksha abandons its predecessor's mono-eye sensor in favor of the typical compound sensor unit as seen on the Jegan and RGZ-95 ReZEL. Similar to the Asshimar, the head is equipped with internal differential pressure sensors and air traffic control radar. Other enhancements made to the Anksha from the Asshimar's original design included a larger number of stabilizers and flight-surfaces, increasing the unit's stability during flight. Interestingly, the suit also incorporated technology from ORX-005 Gaplant in the form of the forearm-mounted movable shield binders which also contain the suit's beam rifles.

Armaments[]

  • 60mm Vulcan Gun
A pair of shell-firing weapon built into the head. Though not powerful, its high rate of fire meant it was employed to intercept incoming missiles, etc.
  • Beam Rifle
The Anksha's beam rifles are integrated into the forearm-mounted movable shield binders and directly connected to the suit's generator, improving their output.
  • Beam Saber
The standard close range armament for most Federation mobile suits. The beam saber is a small device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor. It emits a blade of plasma contained by an I-Field and can cut through any armor not treated with anti-beam coating. The Anksha is equipped with two beam sabers stored in the knees.

Special Equipment & Features[]

  • Movable Shield Binder
Derived from the equipment of the same name on the ORX-005 Gaplant, these forearm-mounted binders enhance the Anksha's aerial mobility while in MA mode and can function as shields. These binders also housed the Anksha's beam rifles and can rotate about their forearm mounts.

History[]

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn[]

In U.C. 0096, the Anksha was developed and produced by Anaheim Electronics for the Earth Federation Forces. A squadron of Anksha were stationed aboard the Garuda-class carrier Garuda during the Laplace Conflict. These units were deployed when the Garencieres attacked the Garuda. Some of the Ankshas supported the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee and attacked the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam, while the others attacked the Garencieres in an attempt to destroy the Zeon freighter. Most of the Ankshas deployed by the Garuda were damaged or destroyed during the battle.[1]

Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative[]

In U.C. 0097, several Ankshas were deployed alongside a FD-03-13 Gustav Karl Type-13 and some RGM-89D-ESC Jegan Type D Escort Types to escort Martha Vist CarbineJona Basta and his MSK-008 Dijeh engaged one of the Ankshas in a fierce duel, and managed to heavily damaged the transformable mobile suit. However, the Anksha's pilot refused to give up and continued fighting until the mobile suit was shot down by another Dijeh.[2] 

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Notes & Trivia[]

  • The Anksha is named after अङ्कुश (aṅkuśa), a goad wielded by the Hindu god Ganesha. It was meant to compliment Asshimar's name which, albeit erroneously, refers to Ganesha's mount.

References[]

  1. Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn OVA, Episode 5, The Black Unicorn.
  2. Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative.

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