Artificial Intelligence Unit

, or A.I.U. for short, are independent autonomous machines developed and created by Eon Research & Development Incorporated. Miniature mechs capable of independent action and operation, A.I.U. serve as the "core" of their designated Mobile Suit, and assist their pilot in operating and controlling said Gundam.

Design & Function
In terms of appearance, each A.I.U. looks drastically different, and are roughly half the size of their partner pilot. Physical appearance can range from humanoid to bestial to even something in-between. In function, an A.I.U. is designed to observe and study their designated pilot. The A.I.U. is meant to design and create a psychological profile of their pilot, examining and recording actions, habits, combat methods, personalities, capabilities, and social interactions. The A.I.U. is essentially designed to "bond" with its pilot and learn as much as possible about them. The reason for this is that the A.I.U. serves as something of a "core" for the Gundam. The reason for that is because the A.I.U. separates its body into armor for the Mobile Suits Synchronized Armor Control system. While serving as the pilot's control system for the Gundam, the A.I.U. uses its knowledge of the pilot's combat styles and abilities to register and react to commands faster. The A.I.U. will also take measures of active support, controlling weapons independent of the pilot while said pilot is preoccupied during combat. Even further, the A.I.U. will compensate when pilots are unable to react in time to incoming attacks, or when enemies attack from blindspots.

Eon Research & Development Incorporated

 * Minerva
 * Appearance: Unicorn
 * Status: Active
 * Gundam: VCM-01 Athena
 * Pilot: Hayes Laybourn


 * Mars:
 * Appearance: Boar
 * Status: Active
 * Gundam: VCM-02 Ares
 * Pilot: Axel Brandt


 * Neptune:
 * Appearance: Humanoid
 * Status: Active
 * Gundam: VCM-03 Poseidon
 * Pilot: Will Sampson


 * Venus:
 * Appearance: Angel
 * Status: Active
 * Gundam: VCM-04 Aphrodite
 * Pilot: Alexandra Simac


 * Mercury
 * Appearance: Tortoise
 * Status: Active
 * Gundam: VCM-05 Hermes
 * Pilot: Adsila Costa


 * Diana
 * Appearance: Dog
 * Status: Active
 * Gundam: VCM-06 Artemis
 * Pilot: Manchu Qian