MBF-P02 Gundam Astray Red Frame “Powered Red”

Model number: MBF-P02
Code name: Gundam Astray Red Frame “Powered Red”
Unit type: prototype general purpose mobile suit
Manufacturer: Morgenroete, Inc
Operator: Junk Guild
First deployment: C.E. 71
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: head height 17.53 meters
Weight: empty weight unknown; max gross weight 49.8 metric tons
Armor materials: unknown
Powerplant: ultracompact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Propulsion: unknown
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown
Fixed armaments: 2 x “Igelstellung” 75mm multi-barrel CIWS, mounted in head
Optional hand armaments: 150 meter “Gerbera Straight” katana; “Gerbera Straight” katana, mounted behind left arm

In late C.E. 71, Junk Guild technician Lowe Guele forged a 150 meter “Gerbera Straight” katana using rare metal from a meteor that crashed to Earth. The blade proved too large for Lowe’s MBF-P02 Gundam Astray Red Frame, so he created the Power Loader support unit. However, the Power Loader was destroyed during a battle with ZAFT pilot Ash Gray’s ZGMF-X11A Regenerate Gundam. To wield the giant blade, Lowe created a new pair of arms for the Red Frame, which utilized new power cylinders created by engineer/mobile suit pilot Jean Carrey. Dubbed Powered Red, Lowe used the upgraded arms during his final battle with Ash’s Regenerate Gundam. Afterward, Lowe removed the powered arms and restored the original arms.

Pilot: Lowe Guele
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED ASTRAY R
Original mechanical designer: Junichi Akutsu

“Gerbera Straight” katana

Rear view (Standard mode)

Rear view (Full power mode)