Profile | |
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Manufacturer | GeoTron Electronics |
Primary users | Mithril United States |
Status | Active |
Developed from | M6 Bushnell |
Variants | ARX-7 Arbalest M9D Falke |
Known Pilots | |
Melissa Mao Sousuke Sagara Kruz Weber | |
Real World | |
First appearance | The Guy I Kinda Like is a Sergeant |
Designed by | Kanetake Ebikawa |
The M9E Gernsback is a third generation Arm Slave. It is primarily used by Mithril and is named after Hugo Gernsback, a pioneering science fiction author. It is currently undergoing operational evaluation (OPEVAL) by the United States under the prototype designation of XM9 to replace the aging M6 Bushnell.
Development
The M9 is Mithril's current front line Arm Slave to replace the aging M6 series. The M9 Gernsback was developed with cooperation from the United States. It is highly maneuverable and is very versatile in deployment and weapon configuration. The M9 comes equipped with an advanced ECS system which allows the use of optical camouflage.
Design
Operational History
Variants
Unit 006
The M9E 006 was the new variant Gernsback given to Melissa Mao after her original M9 was destroyed by the Behemoth. The M9E has additional electronics warfare equipment along with the standard ECS package. The most notable difference is the outcrop on its head which functions as a communications and jamming antennae. Its overall operational battle time is reduced due to the extra power consumption and it has less room for reserve ammunition to provide space for its extra electronics. But the M9E is a mobile command post and comm station that is essential on missions far from support.
M9D Falke
- Main article: M9D Falke
ARX-7 Arbalest
- Main article: ARX-7 Arbalest
The ARX-7 Arbalest is a custom made variant of the M9E and is also designed by Bunny Morauta. The Arbalest is the only Mithril operated Arm Slave to be equipped with the Lambda Driver. It is also equipped with a sophisticated AI and data logging system. As a result, its operation time is lower than the standard M9E, but is otherwise identical in performance. The only unit in existence is piloted by Sousuke Sagara.
Specifications
Data from M9 Gernsback Data Sheet[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Height: 8.4 Meters
- Weight: 9.5 Tonnes
- Power Source: Palladium Reactor, Ross & Humbleton APR 2500a
Performance
- Maximum Operation Time: 150 Hours
- Top Speed: 250 Kph
- Maximum Jump: 45 Meters
Armament
- 2× AM 11 12.7mm chain gun
- 2× XM 18 wire gun
Optional Armaments
- Ericon Controlaves GDC-B40mm Rifle
- Bofors ASG96-B 57mm smooth-bore gun
- Houghs VGM-A2(M)
- "Versile II" all-purpose missile
- Raytheon/General Electric K1 "Javelin" ultra high-speed missile
- Royal Ordnance M1108 anti-tank dagger
- GeoTron Electronics GRAW-2 Monomolecular cutter
Gallery
References
- ↑ Gernback Data Sheet, February 29, 2009.
External links
Full Metal Panic! - The Hangar - M9 Gernsback - English Website Profile