UT-1D Civilian Astray DSSD Custom

Model number: UT-1D
Code name: Civilian Astray DSSD Custom
Unit type: custom civilian use mobile suit
Manufacturer: Deep Space Survey & Development Organization (DSSD)
Operator(s): DSSD; ZAFT (Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty)
First deployment: unknown
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
Armor materials: unknown
Powerplant: ultracompact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Propulsion: electromagnetic propulsion system
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown; laser torch
Fixed armaments: none
Optional hand armaments: KMS71/J beam pistol; shield, mounted on left arm

Based on the Orb Union’s Astray series mobile suits, the UT-1D Civilian Astray DSSD Custom was used by the Deep Space Survey & Development Organization. Although DSSD also used civilian units such as the Junk Guild’s MWF-JG71 Raysta, the Civilian Astray was heavily customized for DSSD’s needs. The head featured an upgraded sensor suite, which was protected by a visor designed to stop impacts with space debris. The Civilian Astray’s thrusters utilized an electromagnetic propulsion system that served as a predecessor to the GSX-401FW Stargazer Gundam‘s “Voiture Lumiere.” Although intended for a non-combat role, the Civilian Astray could carry a beam pistol and shield. Civilian Astrays were sent into battle in C.E. 73, when the Earth Alliance’s secret Phantom Pain unit launched an attack on DSSD to seize the Stargazer Gundam.

Pilot: Leons Graves
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73 STARGAZER
Original mechanical designer: Junichi Akutsu

Head

KMS71/J beam pistol

Laser torch

Rear view

Shield