SVMS-01-Kai Union Flag Kai



The SVMS-01-Kai Union Flag Kai (also called the Union Flag Kai, Flag Kai, Union Flag, or Flag) is a modified version of the original Union Flag SVMS-01 Union Flag used by the as-of-yet unknown CB Shadow Group responsible for GN Builder Weaponry. Like its developer, its pilot is as of yet unknow.

Appearance:
Visually, the Flag Kai is no different from an ordinary Union Flag. The armor, however, is thinner than the normal Flag as to allow increased speed and maneuverability. This, however, serves to make the Flag Kai as swift and deadly as an Over Flag, only to a newer level thanks to the GN Builder Rifle that replaces the unit's Linear Rifle, though one cannot tell this at first, as the rifle was built to mimick the standard Linear Rifle in every way asthetically.

Technological and Combat Characteristics:
Asthetically, the unit is no different from a slightly under-armored Union Flag. This is often used as a deceiving factor with the Flag's design, as it's armor was replaced with a varient of E-Carbon called E-Aluminum, a prototype material used primarily in the physical blades and shields of the shadow group that developed this Flag's upgrades. The new armor is 15% more durable than E-Carbon while maintaining E-Carbon's mass, making the material an ideal one when considering the Flag's new armor. It also encorporates GN beam weaponry into its design in the form of a GN Builder Rifle, giving the unit firepower on the same level as Celestial Being's main gundams.

For melee combat, the unit possesses a pair of Sonic Blades hidden in compartments in the unit's forearms, these are of the same variety used by the Flag. It also possesses a defense rod for blocking enemy attacks. The unit does not boast a GN Drive, and must rely on a built-in form of GN power supply in the Builder Rifle in order to utilize the weapon. The unit maintains the Flag's transformation capabilities, allowing for high-speed dogfighting. Overall, the Flag Kai is a major step up from its predecessor, in both speed and firepower.

Equipment:

 * GN Builder Rifle; Stock/Frame: modified Repeater, Chamber: Carbine, Barrel: Single-Rail
 * The main (and only) ranged weapon on the Flag Kai is its modified GN Builder Rifle. Built with the Flag in mind, it comes with an independent power supply for use as the Flag Kai lacks a GN Drive of its own.  Asthetically, it's exactly the same as the Flag's linear rifle and serves the same function as the rifle when the Flag enters fighter mode.


 * Vibroblade:
 * For melee combat, the Flag Kai boasts a pair of Sonic Blades/Plasma Swords hidden in the forearms of the unit. These blades use a special supersonic wavelength that makes the blade vibrate.  While having little to no visible movement, the blade is, in fact, striking an opponents armor thousands, if not millions of times per second.  Each strike chips away a little more armor with each passing second, making it appear as though the blade is cutting through enemy armor.  Similar to the blade used by the Flags, it can focus plasma around the blade to extend the reach of the blade.  Despite this, the plasma blade lacks any major cutting power without the Vibroblade's vibration capabilities and can only be used for a total of 3 minutes at maximum output.


 * Defense Rod:
 * For defensive purposes, the Flag Kai mounts a single Defense Rod on the left elbow joint. This rod can spin at great speeds to act as a solid barrier of E-Carbon, allowing it to deflect projectile weaponry and, to a lesser degree, beam fire.  It was designed to allow the Flag series to possess a high speed flight mode without sacrificing some form of physical defense against attack outside its armor.  Like those of its predecessors, plasma can be focused around the defense rod to bolster its deflection capabilities.

Trivia:

 * Apart from the thinner yet tougher armor and GN Builder Weapon, the Flag Kai is exactly the same as its predecessor, the standard Union Flag.