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EMS-06
Batara
Model number: EMS-06 Code name: Batara Unit type: mass production space combat mobile suit Manufacturer: Jupiter Empire Operator(s): Jupiter Empire; Crossbone Vanguard First deployment: unknown Accommodation: pilot only, in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in torso Dimensions: unknown Weight: unknown Armor materials: unknown Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, power output rating unknown Propulsion: rocket thrusters, output unknown Performance: unknown Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown Fixed armaments: beam shield, mounted on left forearm Optional hand armaments: beam rifle; beam saber; 4-tube missile launcher; 2-barrel beam cannon; beam Gatling gun
The Jupiter Empire's primary mobile suit, the EMS-06 Batara focused mainly on getting the most out of the unit. To that end, it featured a construction that was simple but at the same time open to many customizations and variations. Unfortunately, this meant that the Batara mounted no built-in weapons, instead featuring a wide variety of hand-held weapons. Still, each and every part of the Batara was designed to produce a myriad of variations. Other than these basic features, the Batara was in no way superior to any of its contemporaries fielded by the Earth Federation Forces. One notable feature of the Batara was the ability to retract its lower legs into its body while flying. Since it lacked the firepower needed to take on the Jupiter Empire, the second Crossbone Vanguard would capture and repair many Batara for its own use. One unit was painted red and piloted by Jupiter Empire ace pilot Barnes Gernsback, but was severely damaged during a battle with the Crossbone Vanguard. Based on his experience, Barnes would be reassigned to a new machine made specifically for battling the Crossbone Gundams: the EMS-VSX3 Totuga.
Pilot(s): Barnes Gernsback, Kincado Nau (aka Seabook Arno), Tobia Arronax Appearances: Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam; Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart |
