AFC-01Z Legioss Armo-Fighter
Jupiter Base Model
(Houquet Type)
The Legioss Armo-Fighter is the primary offensive combat unit of the Mars Base forces, a multi-role three-form transformable mecha. Faced with the problem of defeating the mecha used by the Inbit, Mars Base scientists pondered various solutions before settling on developing humanoid shaped pilot mecha. To extend its abilities further the mecha was also designed to transform into jet for high-speed combat, thus taking the role of ground-based armor and air-support in one.
In Armo-Fighter mode, the Legioss visually resembles a small attack jet. The Armo-Fighter is equally suited to combat in both the vacuum of space and in the atmosphere of Earth, with superlative maneuverability, speed and weaponry. In Armo-Diver mode, the lower rear of the mecha swing out, forming backwards canted legs. This allows the Legioss to use its primary thrusters to help slow its dive through the atmosphere. In case of attack, the Legioss's arms can also extend in this mode to increase chances of survival during re-entry. Armo-Diver mode can also be used in low altitude attack runs. In Armo-Soldier mode, the Legioss is a giant heavily armored humanoid carrying a rifle in its hands. With human-like agility, the Legioss Armo-Soldier is more than a match for all known Inbit mecha.
Due to the Legioss's ability to switch between modes, normal racks and hard points for missiles could not be used. Instead it uses smaller missiles stored inside internal bays placed about the mecha's body. As a backup and to serve as the primary weapon in Armo-Soldier, the Legioss also carries a tri-barrel particle beam rifle. In Armo-Fighter it is stored under the wing and is hand carried in Armo-Soldier mode.
The AFC-01Z Legioss is the Atmosphere Combat model of the successful Armo-Fighter. The AFC-01Z is virtually identical to the AFC-01I Legioss except the main JGM-97M engines were replaced with the slightly more powerful JGM-99s, it's auxiliary engines were also upgraded and it featured a re-designed head with a larger fin. While
the AFC-01Z is rare among Mars Base forces (Only top pilots and aces) and is rarely seen in resistance groups.
Type:
- AFC-01Z Legioss Armo-Fighter:
Series one aerospace variable combat mecha.
Dimensions:
| Armo-Fighter | Armo-Diver | Armo-Soldier |
| Total Length: | 10.25m | 8.00m | 5.25m |
| Total Height: | 4.60m | 5.72m | 8.75m |
| Total Width: | - | 4.84m | 4.84m |
| Total Wingspan: | 8.20m | - | - |
| Total Dry Weight: | 16.70 tons (metric) | | |
Propulsion:
- Primary Engines: 4x JG-99 liquid hydrogen-cell turbines, producing 2050shp each
- Auxiliary Engines: 4x ATF-412, producing 5100kg of thrust each
- Fuel Capacity:
- 16 standard HBT cells(Four 4-paks)
- 1 dedicated canister for gun pod
Performance:
Armo-Fighter Mode:
- Max level speed : Mach 2.5 (at 18000m)
- 1100 kph at sea level (Mach 1.0)
- Stall speed : 182 kph (VTOL rectification possible)
- Initial climb rate : over 20000m per minute
- Unboosted service ceiling: 26 km
Armo-Diver Mode:
- Max level speed : 368kph
- Stall speed : None (VTOL)
- Service ceiling : 15000m
Armo-Soldier Mode:
- Max running speed : 90 kph
- Max flying speed : 140 kph
- Service ceiling : 300m
General:
- HBT supply : 250 hours(10 days) operational use.
Weapon Systems:
EP-13 Tri-Barrel 80mm gatling beam gun
EP-13 is the Legioss's primary weapon system in Armo-Solider mode, firing 170 rounds per minute in full automatic mode, also capable of firing all three barrels simultaneously in semiautomatic mode at approximately one shot per second. The gun pod has with its own dedicated HBT fuel cell, generator and capacitor banks in the 'clip'. Weapon is stored under the wing in armo-fighter mode, and in the hand in armo-diver and armo-soldier modes.
One is standard, but two can be stored and used.
MM-60 Multi-missile system
The primary weapon used in Armo-Fighter mode, 60 inboard variable warhead, short range homing missiles, provide the Legioss with almost unrivaled firepower.
Armo-Fighter Mode:
- 1 at shoulder (2), 8 each
- 1 on inside of leg(2), 4 each
Armo-diver Mode:
- 1 at shoulder(2), 8 each
- 2 on either side of forearm(2), 5 each
- 2 on outside of leg(2), 4 each
- 1 on inside of leg(2), 4 each
Armo-Soldier Mode:
- 1 at shoulder(2), 8 each
- 2 on either side of forearm(2), 5 each
- 2 on outside of leg(2), 4 each
- 1 on inside of leg(2), 4 each
Note: an additional 8 missiles can be stored in an optional pod on the left shoulder, and 6 more missiles can be stored under the intakes.)
Armor:
The armor on the Legioss is a good balance between maneourablity and protection. Aside from the respectable protection provided against projectiles, missiles, and other kinetic weapons, the armor can also resist two to four direct hits from Inbit annihilation discs.
Special Notes on AFC-01Z
The freedom fighters found this fighter at the remains of Fall Back Point K
While it was damaged when it was found, Jim was able to fix it up. Houquet
piloted this Legioss and it surived even through the Battle of Reflex Point.
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