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M6 Bushnell
M6
M6A3 Dark Bushnell
Profile
Manufacturer GeoTron Electronics
Primary users United States
Democratic Chinese Alliance
Mithril
Status Active
Developed into Type 96
Known Pilots
Teletha Testarossa
Real World
First appearance A Cat and a Kitten's Rock & Roll

The M6 Bushnell is a second generation Arm Slave operated mainly by the United States. It is the successor to the XM4.

Development

The M6 Bushnell is the predecessor to the modern M9 series of Arm Slaves. It was developed by the US in response to the Soviet's Savage. Predating palladium reactors, the M6 relies on a gas turbine engine, the significant acoustic signature of which precludes use of the M6 in missions requiring stealth. The M6 also lacks the high efficiency armor and muscle packages used in the M9. Hence, it is bulkier and significantly less maneuverable. However, its simpler control functions requires less rigorous pilot training.

Operational History

The United States Army sent an AS Special Forces unit equipped with the M6A3 Dark Bushnell to the Perio Islands in response to a potential chemical weapons threat, but when Gauron appeared in his Plan-1058 Codarl-i, the entire unit was taken out. In The Second Raid, a unit from the Democratic Chinese Alliance using the M6 Bushnell was seen battling a group operating the Rk-92 Savage in Nanjing before the Special Response Team took over. Later, several units equipped with the M6 Bushnell were seen guarding the border between the Democratic Chinese Alliance and the People's Liberation Committee in Hong Kong. When attacked by Xia Yu Fan in a Zy-98 Shadow, they were unable to stop her.

Specifications

M6A3 Dark Bushnell

US Army M6A3 engages Plan-1058 Codarl-i

US Army M6A3 Dark Bushnell

DCA M6 Bushnell engaging Amalgam Rk-92 Savage

DCA Army M6 Bushnell

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Height: 8 meters
  • Weight: 11 tons
  • Power Source: Gas turbine engine, 1100 kW/1465hp

Performance

  • Maximum Operation Time: 220 hours
  • Top Speed: 138 km/h
  • Maximum Jump: 25 meters

Armament

  • Browning M2HB 12.7mm Machine Gun

Optional Armaments

  • Oerlikon Contraves GEC-B 40mm Rifle
  • Royal Ordnance M1108 anti-tank dagger
  • GeoTron Electronics GRAW-2 Monomolecular cutter

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