MBF-P05 Gundam Astray Purple Frame (aka Mirage Frame)

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MBF-P05 Gundam Astray Purple Frame (aka Mirage)

The Orb Union began developing the Astray alongside the Earth Alliance GAT series at the Orb colony Heliopolis in CE 70. Much like the Earth Alliance prototype mobile suits, the Astray Mobile suits are able to use Beam Weapons and and plug technology which would share data and energy with the equipped weapons. 

Unlike the Earth Alliance prototypes the Astray series was not equipped with Phase Shift armor, instead opting for light weight and higher mobility to compensate for the lackluster armor. 

(For the Homeland) 

The Gundam Astray Purple Frame was commandeered by Lieutenant Nathaniel Barondel. He used the unit to fight off a GINN, and eventually confronted the ZAFT flagship to negotiate a cease fire. The Gundam Astray Purple Frame was still in pieces during the Heliopolis incident. It was later fully constructed onboard the Archangel and has been developed the the second generation of Natural Operating System installed. Because the Purple frame was developed later than the other units in its’ line it had several design features that were outline but never implemented in its’ blueprints. The unit was hastily constructed to be serviceable along side the other Astray Gundams. 

Model number: MBF-P05
Code name: Purple Frame
Unit type: Prototype general purpose mobile suit
Manufacturer: Morgenroete Inc.
Operator(s): Orb Union

Crew: Pilot only
Dimensions: head height 17.53 meters
Weight: max gross 49.8 metric tons
Armor materials: Unknown 
Powerplant: Ultracompact energy battery, power output rating unknown

Propulsion: unknown 

Equipment: sensors, range unknown
Fixed armaments: 2 x 75mm multi-barrel CIWS, mounted in head; 2 x beam saber, power rating unknown, mounted on shoulders, hand-carried in use
Optional hand armaments: Type 71 b

Equipment: sensors, range unknown
Fixed armaments: 2 x 75mm multi-barrel CIWS, mounted in head; 2 x beam saber, power rating unknown, mounted on shoulders, hand-carried in use
Optional hand armaments: Type 71 beam rifle, power rating unknown; shield

 

(Credit to Frosty for the image!)