GN-009LA Seraph Light Armour

The GN-009LA Seraph Light Armour is a high-speed variant of the original GN-009G Seraph Ground Type.

Technology & Combat Characteristics
Sonia soon learned that standardizing the GN-009MP Series gave it some advantages and disadvantages. The Seraph outclassed its opponents in terms of firepower, but lacked performance in key areas against the Old Human Faction's more advanced suits such as the deadly GNZ-009 Garazzo Accelerate.

One of the variants designed to counter this was developed during the latter part of the Battle of Eden and served as a fast attack unit for hit-and-run raids. This new unit was dubbed the GN-009LA Seraph Light Armor. In reality, it was really just a rehash of the standard Seraph Ground Type with only the bare minimum of armor (notably missing thrusters on the shoulders and legs), thus reducing its weight and giving it more acceleration and maneuverability than a standard GM. It decreased it's weight further by equipping weapons from the Union Flag which by themselves are very lightweight.

Armaments

 * Defense Rod
 * The defense rod is connected to the elbow joint of the mobile suit's arm. Using rotary motion, the rod is capable of deflecting a shot from a GN Mega Launcher. Compared to conventional shield, the defense rod is lighter as the unit has to maintain its speed advantage and maneuverability during combat.


 * Linear Cannon
 * A rifle that fires electromagnetically-accelerated rounds and was one of the most advanced weapons available before the introduction of beam weaponry.


 * Sonic Blade