General Information Unit type: transformable mobile suitEquipment: PS (Phase Shift) armorArmament: R2-W1 beam rifle/dedicated shield x 1, R2-W2 real sword/dedicated shield x 1Pilot: Ken Norland SuseOriginal mechanical designer: Junichi Akutsu Lineart Rear view
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