BM-002 Denan Gei

The BM-002 Denan Gei is a mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam Alpha. An upgrade of the successful BM-001 Denan Zon, it is fielded once more by Cosmo Babylonia and the renegade Crossbone Vanguard

Appearance
The original XM-02 Den'an Gei, but noticeably larger. It also lacks the original beam saber and beam gun on the left arm. Otherwise the are no other changes. Standard color is Cosmo Babylonian light grey, but as with most other MS types, a number of ace custom versions exist.

Technology & Combat Characteristics
Essentially a tuned up Denan Zon, the Denan Gei was a high-performance assault unit that emphasizes its predecessor's strengths and does away with much of its weaknesses. It holds a more powerful Apollo Reactor as well as an additional number of thrusters throughout its frame, granting it even greater maneuverability and evasiveness, while its armor has been reinforced slightly to increase survivability. As a result, the Gei is not only faster and more mobile than the Zon, but its more capable of taking a direct hit. For armaments it retains a shot lancer and beam shield, but also adds a triple missile launcher to its left shoulder, granting it some extra firepower.

Armaments

 * XMM02 Missile Launcher
 * A triple missile launcher mounted on the Denan Gei 's left shoulder. Essentially larger copies of the ZMS-006 Zaku 's hip mounted missiles, this set holds greater range and explosive power due to their larger size. This grants the Gei both an additional weapon as well as some measure of long distance combat capability.


 * XBS02 Beam Shield
 * The Denan Gei mounts a single beam shield on its left arm. Though little different in design from others of its type, the shield is the Gei 's central means of protection, and so pilots must use the shield effectively while executing high speed maneuvers. Even so, the Gei 's slightly heavier armor allows the unit to be less reliant on its shield than the older Denan Zon.


 * XSL01 Shot Lancer
 * Cosmo Babylonia's trademark mobile suit weapon. Designed for high speed medium-to-close range combat, the shot lancer comprises of two beam machine guns melded to a kinetic pile driver lance, which the Gei wields with a trigger grip. The lance is primarily driven through electromagnetic acceleration, through which it can pierce most forms of armor with little hindrance, and can likewise be launched off as a missile. The beam machine guns are of otherwise standard design, but remain very effective when complimented with the Gei 's speed and mobility.

History
Meant as a minor upgrade of the Denan Zon, the Gei would also be used during the First Galactic War's beginnings, namely as a ace and/or commander exclusive mobile suit. It would remain in service through much of the war, though it would eventually be outmatched by newer mobile suit designs, such as the BM-004 Berga Dalas.