Model number:Â UT-1D
Code name:Â Civilian Astray DSSD Custom
Unit type:Â custom civilian use mobile suit
Manufacturer:Â Deep Space Survey & Development Organization (DSSD)
Operator(s):Â DSSD; ZAFT (Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty)
First deployment:Â unknown
Accommodation:Â pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions:Â unknown
Weight:Â unknown
Armor materials:Â unknown
Powerplant:Â ultracompact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Propulsion:Â electromagnetic propulsion system
Equipment and design features:Â sensors, range unknown
Fixed armaments:Â shield, mounted on left arm
Optional hand armaments:Â KMS71/J beam pistol
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:Â Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73 STARGAZER
Original mechanical designer: Junichi Akutsu
N/A
Director:
Susumu Nishizawa
Writer(s):
Susumu Nishizawa
Shigeru Morita
Mechanical Designer(s):
Kenki Fujioka
Kunio Okawara
Kimitoshi Yamane
Junichi Akutsu
Character Designer:
Kenichi Ohnuki
Musical Composer:
Megumi Ohashi
Format:
3 episodes
Internet Release:
Japan 07.14.2006 – 09.29.2006
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Cutaway diagram of the VF-1J Valkyrie Fighter Mode from “This is Animation Special: Macross Plus”(1995). Larger versions on my DA profile:
https://www.deviantart.com/marchly/art/Macross-VF-1J-Valkyrie-Cutaway-Diagram-detailed-973372931
https://www.deviantart.com/marchly/art/Macross-VF-1J-Valkyrie-Cutaway-Diagram-clean-973371729
Art by Kiyomi Tanaka. Original concept by unknown Macross fan. Image built by me
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