Model number: NRX-009 (later NR-001)
Code name: Balient
Unit type: general purpose mass production mobile suit
Manufacturer: New United Nations Earth
Operator(s): New United Nations Earth; Vulture
First deployment: A.W. 0015
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: head height 17.0 meters
Weight: empty 6.2 metric metric tons; max gross weight unknown
Powerplant: ultracompact fusion reactor, power output rating unknown
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown
Fixed armaments: missile x 4; beam saber x 2, stored in recharge racks, hand-carried in use
Optional hand armaments: beam rifle

Technical and Historical Notes

One of the first mass-produced, general pupose mobile suits built by the New United Nations Earth military, the NRX-009 Balient was designed as a multi-role unit capable of both ground and aerial combat. Intended as a replacement for the aging DT-6800A Daughtress series, the Balient's design soon proved its worth, and its model number was changed to NR-001 as production of the Balient went into full swing. The Balient was outfitted with a good balance of weaponry for its multi-role duties, particularly in aerial combat, as both of its arms were free to act and use weapons while in flight. Although the Balient was introduced as the New UNE's air superiority mobile suit during the unification of Earth, it was also used in space during the 8th Space War.

Miscellaneous Information

Appearances: After War Gundam X; After War Gundam X: Under the Moonlight
Original mechanical designer: Junya Ishigaki

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