Model Number: RZ-070
Code Name: Gairyuki
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Power Source: Zoid Core, ray-absorbing panels
Armor Material: hardened Zi alloy
Height: 12.6m
Length: 23.8m
Weight: 118 tons
Propulsion: ion boosters
Maximum (ground) speed: 230km/h (running), 290km/h (ion boosters), 345km/h (running, supercharged); 435km/h ion boosters, supercharged)
Armament: 4 x 50mm energy vulcan, mounted in backpack; 2 x 50mm energy vulcan, mounted in tip of tail; 4-barrel impact cannon; AZ 120mm pulse laser gun; ray bite fangs & claws; crusher tail; 2 x buster cannon (optionally mounted on backpack)
Equipment: ray-absorbing panels; E-shield; 2 x Magnesser wing; 2 x footlock; AZ search sensor; B-CAS system
Finishing Moves: Ray-Absorbing Charged Particle Cannon
Ray-Absorbing Panels: The most immediate stand-out feature of the Gairyuki are the array of lurid orange, semi-transparent panels adorning its armor. When activated these panels function as receptors, forming a field encompasing the Gairyuki that is capable of absorbing incoming energy-based attacks and instead shunting that power directly to its own systems, most notably the Ray-Absorbing Charged Particle Cannon. By redirecting captured energy to various subsystems the Gairyuki is capable of supercharging its own brute strength, top speed and acceleration, output on its beam weaponry, or sensor effectiveness, though only one such system can be boosted at a time.
B-CAS System: "Blox Changing Armor System". Integrated into the Gairyuki's armor are a trio of smaller Blox-type Zoids known as Hien, Gekkou, and Raiden.
Hien: Swallow-type Zoid, formed by portions of the leg armor, the backpack-mounted wing thrusters, and the armor on the tip of the tail. Beyond integrating the twin 50mm energy vulcan from the tail, Hien possesses a limited capacity to utilize the ray-absorbing panels on its wings to absorb fire, though it is unable to utilize the stored power and must simply discharge it. Maximum airspeed mach 1.5. Generally meant for scouting rather than combat duty.
Gekkou: Horseshoe-crab-type Zoid. Though ostensibly an aquatic machine, Gekkou is capable of utilizing the Gairyuki's backpack armor and thrusters forming its body to become something of a flying brick. It also mounts the four 50mm energy vulcans from said backpack. Much more heavily armored than Hien, Gekkou can battering-ram its way into enemy machines quite effectively, and its ray-absorbing ability is significantly more potent. It can also store that energy and shuttle it back to the Gairyuki if necessary. Despite being a crab, Gekkou does not actually possess any legs. Maximum airspeed 350 km/h. Detaching Gekkou has a notable impact on the Gairyuki's maximum speed.
Raiden: Warthog-type Zoid. The body of Raiden is formed not by armor, but the 4-barrel impact cannon and AZ120mm pulse laser gun, which are sheathed in part of the tail's plating. Primarily intended as a flanker support unit, the integration of the Gairyuki's larger weapons means that Raiden possesses firepower much greater than its diminutive size would suggest. Like Hien, it can absorb some degree of incoming energy fire but cannot reuse it. Maximum running speed 150km/h.
E-Shield: A forward-facing, dome-shaped energy shield. Capable of absorbing a generous level of incoming fire, the greatest weakness of the E-Shield is that it only extends to just behind the Gairyuki's legs and therefore leaves the rear of the Zoid totally exposed. The ray-absorbing panels and the E-Shield cannot operate in conjunction.
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