M9E Gernsback

**M9E Gernsback**
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Profile
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; Kurz Weber; Grace Wiseman
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.

M9 units were seen being deployed by USSOCOM elements in the Raid on Leonardo Testarosa's Mexican Safe house.

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

M9 Series Armslaves differ from the Previous Second Generation by using extensive use of various forms of Electroactive polymers Rather then More conventional Hydraulic and Pneumatic found in older generations. This reduces weight, speeds reaction time, reduces noise and increases power. This however can be taken advantage of as if the M9 is crushed beneath heavy weight the system is unable to extricate it's self.

Also unlike the Previous generation of Armslave M9 is powered by a Palladium reactor removing Engine noise from potential issues.

M9 is noted for it's impressive dexterity and articulation being able to mimic it's operators movements down to even a shoulder Shrug.

Operational History

M9 Units were fielded by Mithril before the US Initial Operational Capability was established. As such they were used in a number of small scale counter terrorist raid and missions, Including Operations in Siberia, North Korea (Lake Khanka), Afghanistan (Helmajistan), Berildaob island in the Republic of Palau, Balic ( somewhere in Africa),The Yangtze Tunnel, Scicily, Hong Kong, Merida Island, Nam Sac Laos, San Francisco USA, Mexico and across the globe before US entry into service. After Amalgam war on Mithril a number of former Mithril M9E units were captured by Amalgam and used as part of "Aggressor Squadrons".

The First confirmed US deployment was in Mexico by Elements of US Socom.

M9 Easily out matches previous generation Armslaves in maneuver and speed, However It has lost in combat against AS of equivalent generation with a skilled Pilot. It also has suffered against machines fitted with Lambda Drivers.

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.

M9

M9 in initial US Issue resembles M9E 006 save for differences in Optics and Face plate has Electronic warfare antennae. Deployed to Mexico as part of US Socom Delta Force Raid on Amalgam safe house. secondary changes include simplified AI unit and is powered by a General Electric P101 Reactor reducing power output. omission of Secondary armament in the head of the AM11 Chainguns in favor of a Right arm mounted Gau 19/S 12.7x99mm Gatling gun and a XM18 wire gun. Reducing Speed 200 Km/h and Jump performance 40m for a more manageable machine. Weight has increased to 10.3 metric tons. but an increased maximum operation time of 160 hours.

M9A1

Came into issue before 2011 after the Fall of the Soviet union in 2001. M9A1 is "Bulked up" with increased armor to deal with more Asymmetric threats resulting in a weight of 11.9 metric tons. M9A1 uses the GE P101 Reactor and as a Result of it's additional armor has reduced farther reduced speed 150 Km/h and Jump range 25m But a longer operations time at 180 hours.

M9A1E1 Arsenal

The M9A1E1 is the heavy artillery version of the M9 series. It replace the M6A2E2 Bushaster in being a All terrain artillery unit. it is optimized for electronic warfare and long range fire support on uneven terrain. Arsenal is fitted with a different head unit and additional modules including sensors, structural modifications include the addition of retractable struts to brace for heavy recoil. The system can be used as a control node. They also mount standard Missiles but the main Armament is a Howitzer Assault gun either the M119A3 105mm taen from the M6A2E1 or the Seward Arsenal AGS 3 155mm which uses a recoil buffering system to allow for an Armslave to fire such a monster canon, A system only second to the 165mm Seward Arsenal Multi-purpose Demolition Howitzer used on the ARX-8. Arsenal is the Heaviest of the M9 series at 15.8 Metric tons it is the tallest of the M9 at 8.6meters and Slowest with a top speed of 110km/p with shortest Jump of 15 meters. It can operate for 160 hours.

M9A2 Enhanced Gernsbeck

The Closest in performance to the Original Mithril Spec M9E the A2 Enhanced returns to a Ross & Humbleton APR series Reactor in this case the APR2800 with increased power output to 2800kw. 160 hur operating time, increased top speed to 220 Km/p with a 45m Meter jump range come from this as well as a reduction in weight back to 9.9 metric tons and improved muscle packages. Additional improvements include the Addition of a single Sub arm and a more advanced AI interface that assists in maneuver control. M9A2 Enhanced Head unit more closely resembles that of the Mithril.

M9A2 SOP Sigma Elite

The Final known Form of the Gernsbeck. The M9A2 SOP offers performance equal to if not beyond the Mithril M9E. Using the M9A2 Enhanced as the base Chassis but heavily upgraded It is designed and Tuned for Special operations elite operators. Including changing of the Reactor to the new SPR3300 series with 3300 kw power output matching the M9E upgraded muscle package, custom armor and head. The SOP is 10.5 tons, with a 250Km/p top speed, a 50 meter Jump range, and height of 8.5 meters. The new Head resembles that of the ARX7 and has stereoscopic vision systems. SOP features improved ESC invisible mode and a return of the dual mounted M11A1 12.7mm Chain gun ports replacing the arm mounted Gau19 in previous production M9. unlike the base Enhanced M9A2 the SOP A2 requires a more skilled hand to pilot it, it built in limited numbers for US Special Operations. Weapons load out is unique to the SOP version apparently replacing the standard 40mm Ericon Controlaves GDC-B series rifle with the H&K SG8 35mm rifle.