EGM-109 Gennai Commander Type

The EGM-1085 Gennai Commander Type (aka Gennai Commander Type, Gennai Commander) is the commander-use version of the Gennai Standard Type.

Technology & Combat Characteristics
The Gennai Commander is a higher spec version of the Gennai Standard and Mass Production types, fitted with more powerful sensors and a higher output Mk II Storm Drive. Due to its higher output and difficulty to control the suit is only issued to experienced pilots, despite the advanced skills required though the Gennai Commander can wield more powerful weapons. The mobile suit's head is also fitted with more powerful communications equipment, allowing it to consolidate battlefield information gathered from other units.

Armaments





 * An optional long-range heavy SR particle weapon, the cannon is primarily used for heavy suppressive fire. Due to the charge time required there is a slight time lag between shots.
 * An optional long-range heavy SR particle weapon, the cannon is primarily used for heavy suppressive fire. Due to the charge time required there is a slight time lag between shots.


 * In order to bypass beam defences the suit can be fitted with a bazooka which fires explosive rounds. The weapon is also effective at destroying cover and ships.
 * In order to bypass beam defences the suit can be fitted with a bazooka which fires explosive rounds. The weapon is also effective at destroying cover and ships.


 * The Gennai can be fitted with a handheld grenade launcher for medium ballistic damage, unlike missiles, the grenade launcher is an unguided weapon but is more effective at closer range attacks.
 * The Gennai can be fitted with a handheld grenade launcher for medium ballistic damage, unlike missiles, the grenade launcher is an unguided weapon but is more effective at closer range attacks.


 * Two missile launchers can be mounted on the suit's legs, each carrying three guided missile.
 * Two missile launchers can be mounted on the suit's legs, each carrying three guided missile.








 * An anti-armour melee weapon, two solid metal daggers are attached to each side of the waist and are used to inflict damage while avoiding close combat defences.
 * An anti-armour melee weapon, two solid metal daggers are attached to each side of the waist and are used to inflict damage while avoiding close combat defences.


 * An optional close combat weapon assigned to Gennais in closed terrains where long range weapons may be impractical. A physical sword is more effective at countering enemy mobile suit defences such as shields and anti-beam countermeasures.
 * An optional close combat weapon assigned to Gennais in closed terrains where long range weapons may be impractical. A physical sword is more effective at countering enemy mobile suit defences such as shields and anti-beam countermeasures.

Notes & Trivia

 * The series name "Gennai" is based off of the Greek for "brave".