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Banshee_Norn_-_NT-D_Mode.jpg;Front (Destroy Mode)
 
Banshee_Norn_-_NT-D_Mode.jpg;Front (Destroy Mode)
 
Banshee Norn - NT-D Mode rear.jpg;Rear (Destroy Mode)
 
Banshee Norn - NT-D Mode rear.jpg;Rear (Destroy Mode)
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MSUC05_UNICORN_GUNDAM_02_BANSHEE_NORN(from_Mobile_Suit_Gundam_UC);Video
 
|transformable=No
 
|transformable=No
 
|production=Prototype
 
|production=Prototype
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|era=Universal Century
 
|era=Universal Century
 
|mechdesigner=Hajime Katoki
 
|mechdesigner=Hajime Katoki
|series=Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn~6~7
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|series=Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn~6~7, Mobile Suit Gundam UC: A Phantom World,Mobile Suit Gundam UC: Neo Zeong Strikes Odaiba!,Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096
 
|manufacturer=Anaheim Electronics~Augusta Newtype Lab
 
|manufacturer=Anaheim Electronics~Augusta Newtype Lab
 
|operator=Vist Foundation,
 
|operator=Vist Foundation,
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|emptyweight=27.3
 
|emptyweight=27.3
 
|weight=48.8
 
|weight=48.8
|sensorrange=28600
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|sensorrange=28600~Unmeasurable in Destroy Mode
|armor=Gundarium Alloy
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|armor=Gundarium Alloy;Gundarium Alloy
 
|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
 
|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
|poweroutput=4520
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|poweroutput=4520~Unmeasurable in Destroy Mode
|propRocketThrusters=185380
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|propRocketThrusters=185380~Unmeasurable in Destroy Mode
 
|paccommodation=Pilot only~in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in chest
 
|paccommodation=Pilot only~in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in chest
 
|armaments=2 x 60mm Vulcan Gun
 
|armaments=2 x 60mm Vulcan Gun
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--BOP Missile
 
--BOP Missile
 
--MGaAP
 
--MGaAP
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--Micro Hide Bomb
 
Armed Armor DE
 
Armed Armor DE
 
-I-Field Generator
 
-I-Field Generator
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|SpecEquip=Newtype-Destroyer (NT-D) System
 
|SpecEquip=Newtype-Destroyer (NT-D) System
 
Armed Armor XC
 
Armed Armor XC
 
}}The '''RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn''' (aka '''Banshee Norn''') is an upgraded variant of the [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee]] that appears in the OVA version of ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn]]''. The unit is piloted by [[Riddhe Marcenas]].
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The '''RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn''' (aka '''Banshee Norn''') is an upgraded variant of the [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee]] that appears in the OVA version of ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn]]''. The unit is piloted by [[Riddhe Marcenas]].
 
   
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
The Banshee Norn is an upgraded armament version of the Banshee, assigned to [[Londo Bell]] pilot Riddhe Marcenas. Rather than that of a Unicorn, the Banshee's motif is that of a lion, illustrated with gold accents on the forehead, a golden collar to signify a lion's mane, and a much more elaborate horn/V-fin. The unit itself remains unchanged from the upgrades, with only the Armed Armors BS and VN replaced by two other new equipment, the Armed Armor DE and Armed Armor XC. The Banshee Norn's primary ranged weapon is the Beam Magnum but with a new attachment, the Revolving Launcher. Its psychoframe emits a golden-orange glow when the NT-D is activated. When in Destroy Mode, the Armed Armor XC opens and rotates up, giving the Banshee Norn a lion-like look.
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The Banshee Norn is an upgraded version of the Banshee with improved performance, assigned to [[Londo Bell]] pilot Riddhe Marcenas. The unit itself remains unchanged from the upgrades, with only the Armed Armors BS and VN replaced by two new equipment, the Armed Armor DE and Armed Armor XC. The Banshee Norn's primary ranged weapon is the Beam Magnum but with a new attachment, the Revolving Launcher. In Destroy Mode, the Armed Armor XC opens and rotates up, giving the Banshee Norn a lion-like look.
   
 
==Armaments==
 
==Armaments==
 
;*60mm Vulcan Gun
 
;*60mm Vulcan Gun
:A basic armament found on many Federation mobile suits. While essentially ineffectual against mobile suit armor, they are useful in intercepting incoming missiles/rockets, destroying mobile suit sensors, and engaging lightly-armored vehicles.
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:A basic armament found on many Federation mobile suits. While essentially ineffectual against mobile suits' armor, they are useful in intercepting incoming missiles/rockets, destroying mobile suit sensors, and engaging lightly-armored vehicles.
   
 
;*Beam Magnum
 
;*Beam Magnum
:A highly customized beam rifle designed with an energy condenser, a single shot from the beam magnum is equal in power to 4 normal beam rifle shots but it uses up an entire E-cap battery. Each of the beam magnum's magazine is loaded with 5-battery clip, allowing a total of five shots before a new magazine is needed. The Banshee Norn can be outfitted with spare magazines on the back of its skirt.
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:A highly customized beam rifle designed with an energy condenser, a single shot from the beam magnum is equal in power to 4 normal beam rifle shots but it uses up an entire E-pac. Each of the beam magnum's magazine is loaded with 5 E-pacs, allowing a total of five shots before a new magazine is needed. The Banshee Norn can carry spare magazines on its rear skirt armor.
   
 
:;*Revolving Launcher
 
:;*Revolving Launcher
::A new attachment added to Banshee Norn's Beam Magnum in a manner reminiscent of the [[RX-78-2 Gundam|original Gundam]]'s Super Napalm. Each barrel of the launcher houses a different weapon. A spare launcher can be stored on the rear skirt.
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::A new attachment added to Banshee Norn's Beam Magnum in a manner reminiscent of the [[RX-78-2 Gundam]]'s Super Napalm. Each barrel of the launcher houses a different weapon. A spare launcher can be stored on the rear skirt.
   
 
::;*Beam Jutte
 
::;*Beam Jutte
:::Stored in the Banshee Norn's Revolving Launcher, it is a short beam saber designed to catch enemy beam sabers, allowing the pilot to quickly counter when there is no time to draw out his main beam saber, or used when the Banshee Norn is in a tight situation when it lost its Beam Sabers.
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:::Stored in the Revolving Launcher, it is a short beam saber designed to catch enemy beam sabers, allowing the pilot to quickly counter when there is no time to draw out his main beam saber, or when the Banshee Norn is in a tight situation when it lost its Beam Sabers. Reminiscent of the beam jutte function of the beam rifles used by [[RX-78GP01 Gundam "Zephyranthes"]], [[RX-78GP03S Gundam "Dendrobium Stamen"]] etc.
   
 
::;*BOP Missile
 
::;*BOP Missile
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:::A set of four small missiles fired from the Revolving Launcher.<ref name="Prismatic 2"/>
   
 
::;*MGaAP
 
::;*MGaAP
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:::Armor-piercing shells that release a blinding flash upon explosion. A set of four shells are fired from the Revolving Launcher and together they can destroy a mobile suit's shield.
:::Grenade launcher that fires four armor-piercing grenades that can be set to detonate upon impact with the target or timed to explode after a preset time. The grenades are moderately powerful self-propelling explosives that can deal significant damage to a mobile suit or battleship, but are particularly effective against machines with heavy defenses against beam weapons.
 
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::;*Micro Hide Bomb
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:::Numerous small bombs stored in a bomb case fired from the Revolving Launcher. The case breaks apart soon after launch, releasing the bombs that will float towards the targets and explode upon impact. 
   
 
;*Beam Saber
 
;*Beam Saber
:The Banshee Norn is equipped with a total of four beams sabers, two on the forearms and two in the Armed Armor XC. In Unicorn mode, the MS only has access to the two forearm mounted beam sabers. In Destroy Mode, the Banshee then has access to the two other beam sabers in the Armed Armor XC, allowing it access to all four sabers.
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:The Banshee Norn is equipped with four beams sabers, two on the forearms and two in the Armed Armor XC. In Unicorn mode, the MS only has access to the two forearm mounted beam sabers. In Destroy Mode, the Banshee then has access to the two other beam sabers in the Armed Armor XC, allowing it access to all four sabers.
   
 
:;*Beam Tonfa
 
:;*Beam Tonfa
::The forearm mounted beam sabers can flip over and be used directly, in this form, they are known as beam tonfa. This mechanism is a modified version of the Sinanju Stein's.
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::The forearm mounted beam sabers can flip over and be used directly, in this form, they are known as beam tonfa.
   
 
;*Armed Armor DE
 
;*Armed Armor DE
:The normal I-field equipped shield used by the Banshee with additional parts containing a propulsion system and a mega cannon. The Armed Armor DE's mega cannon provides the Banshee Norn with another ranged weaponry, while the propulsion system grants the suit speed comparable to a [[Base Jabber]] when the Armed Armor DE is mounted on the Armed Armor XC. It can also be used as a makeshift melee weapon with significant reach.
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:The Armed Armor DE ('''D'''efense-'''E'''xtension)<ref name="Prismatic 2">"''Mobile Suit Gundam UC Prismatic Mobiles part 2''" page 101</ref> is the normal I-Field-equipped shield used by the Banshee with additional parts containing more psycoframe, six thrusters (four on top and two at the bottom) and a mega cannon. The mega cannon provides the Banshee Norn with another ranged weaponry, while the thrusters grant the suit speed comparable to a [[Base Jabber]] when the Armed Armor DE is mounted on the Armed Armor XC. It can also be used as a makeshift melee weapon with significant reach.
   
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
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;*Armed Armor XC
 
;*Armed Armor XC
:A backpack unit that serves the purpose of improving the affinity between pilot and machine, and allow non-Newtype pilot to activate the NT-D system. It also improves overall generator output. The Banshee Norn's backpack beam sabers are stored in the Armed Armor XC.
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:The Armed Armor XC ('''X'''eno-'''C'''onnect)<ref name="Prismatic 2"/> is an add-on backpack unit that enhances generator output while using the head antenna to detect Psycommu waves from incoming enemy suits, greatly enhancing the pilot's affinity with the machine and allowing a non-Newtype pilot to activate the NT-D system. The development of this equipment was deeply connected to that of the Psycommu assist system called [[Psycommu#n i t r o System|n_i_t_r_o]]. The Banshee Norn's backpack beam sabers are stored in the Armed Armor XC.
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
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==Picture Gallery==
 
==Picture Gallery==
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RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn Front and Back DE.jpg|Front and Back (Armed Armor DE mounted on back}
rx-0(n).jpg|Front
 
rx-0(n)-back.jpg|Rear
 
Unicorn Norn Details.jpg|Front & Rear View of the Banshee Norn
 
RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn Front and Back.jpg|Front and back images of the Banshee Norn
 
RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn Front and Back DE.jpg|Banshee Norn Front and Back with Armed Armor DE mounted on back
 
 
RX-0 Banshee.jpg
 
RX-0 Banshee.jpg
1iii.jpg|Robot Damashii (SIDE MS) RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Unicorn Mode)
 
asdwf.jpg|Banshee Norn appear in trailer 6
 
634058-gundam_unicorn___06___large_77.jpg|Banshee Norn (Unicorn Mode) close up
 
C Users Douglas Pictures - VLC-00095.jpg|Banshee Norn (Unicorn Mode) firing Beam Magnum(1)
 
Banshee Norn NT-D with Armed Armor DE Front View.png|Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode) front view with Armed Armor DE on back
 
Banshee Norn NT-D with Armed Armor DE Rear View.png|Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode) rear view with Armed Armor DE on back
 
Banshee Norn NT-D DE Rear View without Armed Armor DE.png|Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode) rear view with Armed Armor DE on arm
 
 
RX-0(N) Poster Image.jpg
 
RX-0(N) Poster Image.jpg
ScreenShot001.jpg|Robot Damashii (SIDE MS) RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode)
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Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn by Hajime Katoki.jpg|Illustration by Hajime Katoki
 
banshee norn.jpg|In Gundam Perfect File
tumblr_npvbqbyPaW1rsatdlo1_500.gif|Banshee Norn changed to Destroy Mode
 
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RX-0-N- Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Mobile Suit Bible Vol 59).jpg|In Mobile Suit Bible: artwork by Morifumi Naka
Capture (2).PNG|Banshee Norn Destroy Mode from UC Episode 7 trailer 2
 
tumblr_n87rq57KgQ1rpfx57o1_500.gif|Banshee Norn defending with Armed Armor DE's I-Field
 
tumblr_n6nfcx3pEZ1s079ezo6_400.gif|Banshee Norn firing the Beam Magnum (2)
 
36.JPG
 
armor DE.jpg|Banshee's Armed Armor DE gets trashed
 
ZSfjf3w.png|Both Unicorns takes aim together (1)
 
Unicorns.JPG|Both Unicorns take aim together (2)
 
bansheenorn01.jpg|Close-up
 
bansheenorn02.jpg|Close-up (2)
 
banshee-close.jpg|Close-up (3)
 
Armed Armour XC Destroyed.png|Armed Armor XC Destroyed
 
07_products04_zoom01.jpg|Robot Damashii Banshee Norn [Final Battle ver.]
 
3142.jpg|Robot Damashii Banshee Norn [Final Battle ver.]
 
banshee norn.jpg|Banshee Norn (Gundam Perfect File)
 
Unicorn3-zeong.jpg
 
 
Prismatic mobile2.jpg
 
Prismatic mobile2.jpg
 
634058-gundam_unicorn___06___large_77.jpg|Unicorn Mode's face close up
 
armor DE.jpg|Armed Armor DE gets trashed
 
Unicorns.JPG|Both Unicorns take aim together
 
bansheenorn01.jpg|Destroy Mode's face close up
 
bansheenorn02.jpg|Destroy Mode's face close up (2)
 
banshee-close.jpg|Destroy Mode's face close up (3)
 
Armed Armour XC Destroyed.png|Armed Armor XC destroyed
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Unicorn3-zeong.jpg|With [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam|Unicorn]] and [[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex|Phenex]] Vs. [[NZ-999 Neo Zeong|Neo Zeong]] ([[Mobile Suit Gundam UC: A Phantom World]])
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Gundam Diorama Front 3rd Gundam 02 Banshee Norn.png|As seen on the game Gundam Diorama Front 3rd.
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Banshee Destroy Super Robot Wars X-Ω.jpg|As seen in Super Robot Wars X-Ω
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Super Robot Wars Z3 Tengoku Hen Mecha Sprite 101.png|As seen in ''Super Robot Wars Z3 Tengoku Hen''
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Super Robot Wars Z3 Tengoku Hen Mecha Sprite 102.png|As seen in ''Super Robot Wars Z3 Tengoku Hen''
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SD Sinanju Norn.jpg|From SD Gundam Ultimate Encyclopedia
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
;Gunpla
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==Gunpla & Action Figures==
 
<gallery hideaddbutton=true>
 
<gallery hideaddbutton=true>
Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Unicorn Mode).jpg|[[High Grade Universal Century|HGUC]] 1/144 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn [Unicorn Mode]
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Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Unicorn Mode).jpg|[[High Grade Universal Century|HGUC]] 1/144 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn [Unicorn Mode] (2013): box art
hguc_banshee_2_ti-01.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode Titanium Finish Ver.)
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HG Unicorn Banshee Destroy Mode Boxart.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn [Destroy Mode] (2014): box art
10214076k.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn [Unicorn Mode] - Instruction manual page
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hguc_banshee_2_ti-01.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode Titanium Finish Ver.) (C3 in Hong Kong 2013 exclusive; 2013): box art
HG Unicorn Banshee Destroy Mode Boxart.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn [Destroy Mode]
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max1920x1920_d1d7252e9c2bf733_bansheenornbox.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode Green Frame Ver.) (Chara Hobby 2014 exclusive; 2014): box art
max1920x1920_d1d7252e9c2bf733_bansheenornbox.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode Green Frame Ver.)
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20140411203605819.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode NT-D Clear Ver.) (Limited Japanese threatre exclusive; 2014): box art
20140411203605819.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode NT-D Clear Ver.)
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RG-UnicornGundam02BansheeNorn.jpg|[[Real Grade|RG]] 1/144 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (2018): box art
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RG-UnicornGundam02BansheeNorn-FirstPress.jpg|RG 1/144 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (First Press Limited Edition) (2018): box art
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RG Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Final Battle Ver.).jpg|RG 1/144 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn [Final Battle Ver.] (P-Bandai exclusive; 2019): box art
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RG Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode) -Lighting Model-.jpg|RG 1/144 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode) [Lighting Model] (The Gundam Base Tokyo exclusive; 2019): box art
 
special_banshee_norn_hk_02.jpg|[[Master Grade|MG]] 1/100 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (P-Bandai Exclusive)
 
special_banshee_norn_hk_02.jpg|[[Master Grade|MG]] 1/100 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (P-Bandai Exclusive)
p-babdai_babshee_norn-01.jpg|MG 1/100 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn
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p-babdai_babshee_norn-01.jpg|MG 1/100 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (P-Bandai exclusive; 2014): box art
d52e3a06adde037d73af1fa15ec5dc21_308x382.jpg|MG 1/100 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Final Battle Ber.)
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MG Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Final Battle.jpg|MG 1/100 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Final Battle Ver.) (P-Bandai exclusive; 2015): box art
PGUnicornGundamBansheeNorn.jpg|[[Perfect Grade|PG]] 1/60 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn
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PGUnicornGundamBansheeNorn.jpg|[[Perfect Grade|PG]] 1/60 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (2015): box art
gkgundamkit-SD-BB-391-Unicorn-Gundam-Banshee-Norn-c2ce24db-c943-41a5-8c10-03e4d17ce345.jpg|[[SD Gundam BB Senshi]] BB-391 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn
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PG Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn -Final Battle Ver.-.jpg|PG 1/60 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn [Final Battle Ver.] (P-Bandai exclusive; 2018): box art
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gkgundamkit-SD-BB-391-Unicorn-Gundam-Banshee-Norn-c2ce24db-c943-41a5-8c10-03e4d17ce345.jpg|[[SD Gundam BB Senshi]] BB-391 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee (2014): box art
 
07_products04_zoom01.jpg|Robot Damashii (SIDE MS) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode) (Final Battle ver.) (Front)
 
3142.jpg|Robot Damashii (SIDE MS) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode) (Final Battle ver.) (Action Pose)
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</gallery>
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==Gashapon==
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<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
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Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn Next.jpg|Unicorn Mode
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Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn Next 2.jpg|Destroy Mode
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Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn Next SP.jpg|Metallic version
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Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn Forte.jpg
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Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn Forte RC.jpg|Awakened
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
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*The "[[wikipedia:Norn language|Norn]]" is an extinct North Germanic language. [[wikipedia:Norns|Norn]] also refers to any one of a number of female beings in Norse mythology who rule over the fates of gods and men, similar to the [[wikipedia:Moirai|Moirai]] of Greek mythology.
 
*The "[[wikipedia:Norn language|Norn]]" is an extinct North Germanic language. [[wikipedia:Norns|Norn]] also refers to any one of a number of female beings in Norse mythology who rule over the fates of gods and men, similar to the [[wikipedia:Moirai|Moirai]] of Greek mythology.
 
*The Banshee is based on The Lion from ''[[Wikipedia:The Lady and the Unicorn|The Lady and the Unicorn]]''.
 
*The Banshee is based on The Lion from ''[[Wikipedia:The Lady and the Unicorn|The Lady and the Unicorn]]''.
*The Banshee Norn bears a lot of similarities to the protagonist of the video game Final Fantasy VIII, Squall Leonhart. Both have a strong Lion motif, and have a dominant black color scheme. Also, the Norn's Beam Magnum, Revolver Launcher, and Beam Jutte weapon combination has a resemblance to Squall's weapon, the famed Gunblade.
 
 
*In episode 23 of ''[[Gundam Build Fighters]]'' a HG 1/144 model of the Banshee Norn is seen as part of the festival tournament prize.
 
*In episode 23 of ''[[Gundam Build Fighters]]'' a HG 1/144 model of the Banshee Norn is seen as part of the festival tournament prize.
 
*Banshee Norn appears as a DLC unit in ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost]]'' and a default unit in ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost]]''. Unlike the original version, the Norn is in permanent Destroy Mode.
 
*Banshee Norn appears as a DLC unit in ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost]]'' and a default unit in ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost]]''. Unlike the original version, the Norn is in permanent Destroy Mode.
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RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn NT-D.jpg|Front image and caption of the RX-0[N] Destroy Mode
 
RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn NT-D.jpg|Front image and caption of the RX-0[N] Destroy Mode
 
GundamUCep6 - BansheeNornHG.jpg|Gundam UC Ep. 6 - Banshee Norn [Unicorn Mode]
 
GundamUCep6 - BansheeNornHG.jpg|Gundam UC Ep. 6 - Banshee Norn [Unicorn Mode]
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10214076k.jpg|HGUC 1/144 RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn [Unicorn Mode] - Instruction manual page
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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<references/>
 
<references/>
   
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{{UC-Mecha}}
 
{{UC-Mecha}}
 
[[ja:RX-0 ユニコーンガンダム2号機・バンシィ]]
 
[[ja:RX-0 ユニコーンガンダム2号機・バンシィ]]
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[[Category:Unicorn Gundam]]

Revision as of 11:39, 23 August 2020

Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2The RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (aka Banshee Norn) is an upgraded variant of the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee that appears in the OVA version of Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn. The unit is piloted by Riddhe Marcenas.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

The Banshee Norn is an upgraded version of the Banshee with improved performance, assigned to Londo Bell pilot Riddhe Marcenas. The unit itself remains unchanged from the upgrades, with only the Armed Armors BS and VN replaced by two new equipment, the Armed Armor DE and Armed Armor XC. The Banshee Norn's primary ranged weapon is the Beam Magnum but with a new attachment, the Revolving Launcher. In Destroy Mode, the Armed Armor XC opens and rotates up, giving the Banshee Norn a lion-like look.

Armaments

  • 60mm Vulcan Gun
A basic armament found on many Federation mobile suits. While essentially ineffectual against mobile suits' armor, they are useful in intercepting incoming missiles/rockets, destroying mobile suit sensors, and engaging lightly-armored vehicles.
  • Beam Magnum
A highly customized beam rifle designed with an energy condenser, a single shot from the beam magnum is equal in power to 4 normal beam rifle shots but it uses up an entire E-pac. Each of the beam magnum's magazine is loaded with 5 E-pacs, allowing a total of five shots before a new magazine is needed. The Banshee Norn can carry spare magazines on its rear skirt armor.
  • Revolving Launcher
A new attachment added to Banshee Norn's Beam Magnum in a manner reminiscent of the RX-78-2 Gundam's Super Napalm. Each barrel of the launcher houses a different weapon. A spare launcher can be stored on the rear skirt.
  • Beam Jutte
Stored in the Revolving Launcher, it is a short beam saber designed to catch enemy beam sabers, allowing the pilot to quickly counter when there is no time to draw out his main beam saber, or when the Banshee Norn is in a tight situation when it lost its Beam Sabers. Reminiscent of the beam jutte function of the beam rifles used by RX-78GP01 Gundam "Zephyranthes", RX-78GP03S Gundam "Dendrobium Stamen" etc.
  • BOP Missile
A set of four small missiles fired from the Revolving Launcher.[1]
  • MGaAP
Armor-piercing shells that release a blinding flash upon explosion. A set of four shells are fired from the Revolving Launcher and together they can destroy a mobile suit's shield.
  • Micro Hide Bomb
Numerous small bombs stored in a bomb case fired from the Revolving Launcher. The case breaks apart soon after launch, releasing the bombs that will float towards the targets and explode upon impact. 
  • Beam Saber
The Banshee Norn is equipped with four beams sabers, two on the forearms and two in the Armed Armor XC. In Unicorn mode, the MS only has access to the two forearm mounted beam sabers. In Destroy Mode, the Banshee then has access to the two other beam sabers in the Armed Armor XC, allowing it access to all four sabers.
  • Beam Tonfa
The forearm mounted beam sabers can flip over and be used directly, in this form, they are known as beam tonfa.
  • Armed Armor DE
The Armed Armor DE (Defense-Extension)[1] is the normal I-Field-equipped shield used by the Banshee with additional parts containing more psycoframe, six thrusters (four on top and two at the bottom) and a mega cannon. The mega cannon provides the Banshee Norn with another ranged weaponry, while the thrusters grant the suit speed comparable to a Base Jabber when the Armed Armor DE is mounted on the Armed Armor XC. It can also be used as a makeshift melee weapon with significant reach.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Armed Armor XC
The Armed Armor XC (Xeno-Connect)[1] is an add-on backpack unit that enhances generator output while using the head antenna to detect Psycommu waves from incoming enemy suits, greatly enhancing the pilot's affinity with the machine and allowing a non-Newtype pilot to activate the NT-D system. The development of this equipment was deeply connected to that of the Psycommu assist system called n_i_t_r_o. The Banshee Norn's backpack beam sabers are stored in the Armed Armor XC.

History

Note: Much of the Unicorn Gundam Banshee Norn's history can be found on Riddhe Marcenas's page.

Picture Gallery

Gunpla & Action Figures

Gashapon

Notes

  • In Irish and Scottish mythology, the Banshee is a "fairy woman" whose mournful wail heralds an imminent death.
  • The "Norn" is an extinct North Germanic language. Norn also refers to any one of a number of female beings in Norse mythology who rule over the fates of gods and men, similar to the Moirai of Greek mythology.
  • The Banshee is based on The Lion from The Lady and the Unicorn.
  • In episode 23 of Gundam Build Fighters a HG 1/144 model of the Banshee Norn is seen as part of the festival tournament prize.
  • Banshee Norn appears as a DLC unit in Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost and a default unit in Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost. Unlike the original version, the Norn is in permanent Destroy Mode.
  • The Banshee Norn is the closest Banshee form in the anime to the Banshee seen in the novel, which has the same armament as the Unicorn Gundam.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Mobile Suit Gundam UC Prismatic Mobiles part 2" page 101

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