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		ARX-7 Arbalest Country/Organization: Mithril Height: 8.5 meters    Weight: 9.8 tons Top Speed: ?  Operational Duration: 100 hours Power Source: Palladium reactor, Lambda Driver Standard Armaments: AM-11 12.7mm machine gun (x2 head mount),  XM-18 wire gun (x2), Otto/Melala Boxer scatter shot shot cannon, Honeywell M1067 fragmentation grenade, Royal Ordinance M1108 Anti-Tank Dagger History: The Arbalest is a customized M9 Gernsback designed to house an experimental Lambda Driver.  It has a sophisticated AI system which only allows Sergeant Sousuke Sagara to be its pilot.  The Arbalest is highly agile, but its top speed cannot be determined due to the volatility of the Lambda Driver.  The most notable feature of the Arbalest is the head design with the horizontal mouthpiece that functions to hold a Anti-Tank Dagger.
		M9 Gernsback Country/Organization: Mithril, United States Height: 8.4 meters    Weight: 9.5 tons Top Speed: 150 km/h  Operational Duration: 150 hours Power Source: Palladium reactor Standard Armaments: AM-11 12.7mm machine gun (x2 head mount),  XM-18 wire gun (x2), Ericon Contolaves GDC-B 40mm Rifle,  Royal Ordinance M1108 Anti-Tank Dagger History: The M9 is Mithril's current front line Arm Slave to replace the aging M6 series.  The M9 Gernsback was developed with cooperation from the United States. It is highly maneuverable and is very versatile in deployment and weapon configuration.  The M9 comes equipped with an advanced ECS system which allows the use of optical camouflage.
		M9E Unit 006 Country/Organization: Mithril Height: 8.4 meters    Weight: 9.5 tons Top Speed: 150 km/h  Operational Duration:  Power Source: Palladium reactor Standard Armaments: AM-11 12.7mm machine gun (x2 head mount),  XM-18 wire gun (x2), Ericon Contolaves GDC-B 40mm Rifle, Geotron Electronics GRAW-2 Monomolecular Cutter History: The M9E 006 was the new variant Gernsback given to Melissa Mao after her original M9 was destroyed by the Behemoth.  The M9E has additional electronics warfare equipment along with the standard ECS package.  The most notable difference is the outcrop on its head which functions as a communications and jamming antennae.  Its overall operational battle time is reduced due to the extra power consumption and it has less room for reserve ammunition to provide space for its extra electronics.  But the M9E is a mobile command post and comm station that is essential on missions far from support.
		M6 Bushnell Country/Organization: Mithril, United States Height:   Weight:  Top Speed:  Operational Duration:  Power Source: Gas turbine engine Standard Armaments: History: The M6 Bushnell is the predecessor to the modern M9 series of Arm Slaves.  It was developed by the US in response to the Soviet's Savage.  The M6 was manufactured before the invention of the palladium reactor, the high amount of sound produced by its gas engine limits its use as a stealth unit.  The M6 also lacks the high efficiency armor and muscle packages used in the M9.  Hence, it is bulkier and significantly less maneuverable.  However, its simpler control functions requires less rigorous pilot training.
		Type 96 Country/Organization: Japan Height:   Weight:  Top Speed:  Operational Duration: Power Source: Standard Armaments: History: The Type 96 is the standard Arm Slave used by the Japanese Self-Defense Force.  It was modeled after the M6 and shares many similarities.  The Type 96 has bulky armor plates, which limit its speed and mobility.  But its simple design and controls makes it easier to maintain and repair.  As show in episode 14, the Type 96 can be modified to accommodate two pilots.  This model also appears to have a weakness in the right arm joint connections.
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