Valkylander

Technology & Combat Characteristics

Parviz's SD Gunpla uses the Gundam Astraea Type-F as its base and has a Gundlander series motif.^[1] It has three different transformation modes that can perform a wide variety of attacks: a unique warrior type Valkylander Mode equipped with Gun Horns on various body parts, a dragon type Gundragon Mode (機竜化士(ドラゴンチェンジャー) ガンドラゴンモード, Gundragon Mode^?), and a Dragon Fusion Mode (神竜合士(ゴッドクロスファイター) 龍合身(ドラゴンフュージョン)モード, Dragon Fusion Mode^?) with huge wings on its back.^[1]

The Gundragon mode was originally supposed to be the Gunpla's strongest mode, but it was utilized as a dinosaur without flying capability due to Parviz's emotional damage.^[1] However, it was able to unleash its true powers after Parviz overcome his hardship.^[1] Additionally, it was officially named Scarlet Gundragon (スカーレットガンドラゴン, Scarlet Gundragon^?) by Parviz.^[1] The Gunpla also has the potential to add new optional units, and an example of such options resulted in the Avalanche Valkylander form.^[1][2] The evolution of Parviz and Valkylander shows no signs of stopping.^[1]

Armaments

• GN Gunsword

A standard melee weapon which resembles a treasure sword.^[1] It becomes the tip of the tail and functions as a tail blade when in Gundragon Mode.^[1]

• GN Gunshield

A treasure shield that can store the GN Gunsword.^[1] The strength of the combined Gundragon's face parts gives it a solid structure fit for a legendary beast.^[1]

• GN Launcher Device

A portable firearm, it fires a think wide-spreading beam.^[1]

• GN Flare Device

Another portable firearm, it emits a narrowly focused beam.^[1]

• GN Mega Flare Device

A large gun formed by combining the GN Flare Device and GN Launcher Device.^[1] With additional energy supplied from the "Dagon's Jaw" chest energy intakes as well as the hair-like "Cooling Cord" cooling system operating at its maximum limit, the gun can fire a powerful blast.^[1]

• Avalanche Rex Buster

A powerful triple barrelled beam cannon utilized by the Avalanche Valkylander.^[3]

Special Equipment & Features

• Swan Wings

The Gundragon and Dragon Fusion Modes are equipped with beautiful, solid, and sharp swan wings similar to the Valkyries of Norse Mythology.^[1]

Special Attacks

• Meteor Breath (竜火球(メテオブレス), Meteor Breath^?) & Mega Flare Burst (超竜火球弾(メガフレアバースト), Mega Flare Burst^?)

In Gundragon Mode, the Gunpla can shoot fireballs out of its mouth.^[4] Known as "Meteor Breath", this attack was enhanced and turned into the "Mega Flare Burst" after Parviz overcome his hardship.^[1]

History

Picture Gallery

Gundragon Mode (Front) with wings closed

Valkylander with Parviz concept art by Rias

Valkylander with Parviz on first opening

SD Valkylander concept art by oyomesandazo

Dragon Fusion Mode in the first opening

Gunpla

SDBD:R 1/144 Valkylander (2019): box art

SDBD:R 1/144 Avalanche Rex Buster (2020): box art

Notes & Trivia

References

1. ↑ ^{1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16} SDBD:R 1/144 Valkylander model kit manual
2. ↑ Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE Episode 11, Last Mission
3. ↑ Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE Episode 12, The Shuddering World
4. ↑ Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE Episode 1, Wandering Core Gundam

External Links

• Valkylander on the Gundam Build Divers (official Japanese website)