The RX-136-1 Rakshasa is a prototype mobile armor from the light novel series Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny. It is piloted by Ewen Bader.
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Technology & Combat Characteristics
A mobile armor developed at the Gate of Zedan for high-speed combat, it is similar to the former Zeon military MA-05 Bigro. Its acceleration performance greatly exceeds contemporary MS of the time. In addition, the fuselage structure can be easily retrofitted. The cockpit block located in the nose section can be separated and function as an escape craft.
Armament
- Large Claw
- When in attack mode, the Rakshasa's form of close combat are a pair of large claws mounted on its legs and arms. The claws on the legs are able to penetrate enemy units and cause massive damage. It is also equipped with a built-in retractable heat sword on the lower part of its bird-like claws. The wings of the Rakshasa forms into its arms similar to Gundam "Dendrobium"'s large claws. The claw arms comes equipped with two large beam sabers, while the two large claw legs are equipped with retractable heat swords.
- Mega Beam Cannon
- Missile Launchers
Special Equipment & Features
- I-Field Barrier Generator
History
While it is meant to be operated from large vessels such as the Dogosse Giar or Alexandria-class, it was forcibly attached to the bottom of the Salamis Kai-class Tobruk. Unit 1 sorties during the Konpeitoh capture operation, while the enhanced Unit 2 is later deployed at the Gate of Zedan and has its weapons changed to a pair of high-output mega particle cannons.
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