Zero Revenge
Firebird - Both forms
ACE-01 Firebird
After the decisive defeat that was the Seven Hour War, the 507th TEM unit needed something to replace their aging Chub and Rumble Monkey against the Varangian Guard's frames. Under the guidance of 507-Captain Jean LaCoste, Amber Coast spent the last two-months frantically working on experimental frames to give the 507 an even playing ground against their enemies.
Even after a sabotage attempt by an unknown culprit, ACE managed to retool, rebuild, and finish their Firebird prototype. Sadly, this delay allowed the Varangian Guard to release their own air-superiority frame, the "Seraph Paladin". While normally we would be concerned, in our mock battles, the Firebird exceeds any and all aerial capabilities that the Seraph may have.
After a successful test-flight mock battle, and a mock-battle turned real by a surprise attack by the Varangians, Amber Coast immediately put the Firebird into limited mass production. Not only is this unit leagues better than the 507's aging Rumble Monkey and Chub, but it gives the 507 a distinct edge in the War for Arcadia: Aerial superiority.
The "jet mode" is meant to be used for two reasons alone: Landing & Take-off, and flying distance. Its "frame mode" is meant for combat, though that's not to be said that its jet-fighter mode is useless in combat. As with such parameters, the S.O.P. however is to slow down to C-level speeds to transform safely. However, with a quick-enough (or ballsy enough) pilot, the Firebird can transform in mid-air at battle-level speeds, something that while not intended for, is possible - albeit extremely risky to try, due to the G-forces on the pilot.
What truly makes the Firebird a revolutionary design however, is how it flies. Not through conventional laws of flight... The innovative design of the Firebird revolves around a radical new piece of technology - an Amber Coast exclusive - an Ion-Generating system. Built into the frame's wings. This powerful electromagnetic field polarizes the air currents as the Firebird flies through the air. In tandem with the Firebird's Linear Rifle, which further extends the reach of the ionization, the polarized air flows along the aerodynamically shaped electromagnetic field, making the Firebird more aerodynamic and agile than it looks.
Afterthoughts:
Inspired by my ideas, actually built however, by the one and only Gatlinggouf927. If anyone deserves the credit. It is he.
Firebird - Both forms
ACE-01 Firebird
After the decisive defeat that was the Seven Hour War, the 507th TEM unit needed something to replace their aging Chub and Rumble Monkey against the Varangian Guard's frames. Under the guidance of 507-Captain Jean LaCoste, Amber Coast spent the last two-months frantically working on experimental frames to give the 507 an even playing ground against their enemies.
Even after a sabotage attempt by an unknown culprit, ACE managed to retool, rebuild, and finish their Firebird prototype. Sadly, this delay allowed the Varangian Guard to release their own air-superiority frame, the "Seraph Paladin". While normally we would be concerned, in our mock battles, the Firebird exceeds any and all aerial capabilities that the Seraph may have.
After a successful test-flight mock battle, and a mock-battle turned real by a surprise attack by the Varangians, Amber Coast immediately put the Firebird into limited mass production. Not only is this unit leagues better than the 507's aging Rumble Monkey and Chub, but it gives the 507 a distinct edge in the War for Arcadia: Aerial superiority.
The "jet mode" is meant to be used for two reasons alone: Landing & Take-off, and flying distance. Its "frame mode" is meant for combat, though that's not to be said that its jet-fighter mode is useless in combat. As with such parameters, the S.O.P. however is to slow down to C-level speeds to transform safely. However, with a quick-enough (or ballsy enough) pilot, the Firebird can transform in mid-air at battle-level speeds, something that while not intended for, is possible - albeit extremely risky to try, due to the G-forces on the pilot.
What truly makes the Firebird a revolutionary design however, is how it flies. Not through conventional laws of flight... The innovative design of the Firebird revolves around a radical new piece of technology - an Amber Coast exclusive - an Ion-Generating system. Built into the frame's wings. This powerful electromagnetic field polarizes the air currents as the Firebird flies through the air. In tandem with the Firebird's Linear Rifle, which further extends the reach of the ionization, the polarized air flows along the aerodynamically shaped electromagnetic field, making the Firebird more aerodynamic and agile than it looks.
Afterthoughts:
Inspired by my ideas, actually built however, by the one and only Gatlinggouf927. If anyone deserves the credit. It is he.