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Model number: GAT-01D1
Code name: Duel Dagger
Unit type: limited production close combat mobile suit
Manufacturer: Earth Alliance
Operator: Earth Alliance
First deployment: C.E. 71
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: head height 18.02 meters
Weight: unknown
Armor materials: unknown
Powerplant: ultracompact energy battery, power output rating unknown; optional ejectable external Fortrestra armor
Propulsion: unknown
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown
Fixed armaments: 2 x beam saber, mounted on hips, hand-carried in use; shoulder-mounted cannon (Fortrestra mode); 8-tube missile launcher, mounted on left shoulder (Fortrestra mode); 2 x “Igelstellung” CIWS, mounted in head; shield, mounted on left arm
Optional hand armaments: 57mm high-energy beam rifle w/175mm grenade launcher
Despite the theft of the prototype GAT-X102 Duel Gundam, the Earth Alliance created a limited production version, the GAT-01D Long Dagger. The Long Dagger took the basic design of the Duel Gundam and incorporated an armored Fortrestra mode similar to ZAFT’s Assault Shroud. As a high performance unit, the Long Dagger was tested by combat Coordinators such as Eleven Socius. The Alliance later created the GAT-01D1 Duel Dagger, which was identical to the Long Dagger, aside from the inclusion of a Natural-use operating system. The Duel Dagger was assigned to ace pilots like Edward Harrelson and Rena Imelia.
Pilot(s): Edward Harrelson, Rena Imelia
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED MSV
Original mechanical designer(s): Koji Ogata (concept), Yoshihiko Machida (principal design)
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In between other things, I'm still translating interview material for an update to my Z Gundam production history. Here's the first of a few I'll be transcribing from the "Z Gundam Historica" series: http://www.ultimatemark.com/gundam/production/zgundam_historica.html
Very cool Kitazume illustration on the back cover of his "Light Pink" art book. Arguably an art book that represents Kitazume at his ultimate peak.
What's cool about this is that it is a piece illustrated by Kitazume that crosses over characters from L-GAIM, Zeta, ZZ and CCA.
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