PRNIV-934 Jericho

The ARCVMS-934 Jericho (aka Jericho) is a high performance transformable mobile suit used by Arclight.

Technology & Combat Characteristics
A high speed mobile suit excelling in atmospheric and space combat, the Jericho serves as a rapid response unit, designed to arrive first on the field and hold the enemy back until the main force arrives. The Jericho incorporates a "hit-and-run" design philosophy, preferring to outmanoeuvre the enemy and keep them off balance.

Jericho pilots are well trained to make full use of their aerial and speed advantage in combat, almost never giving the enemy a chance to retaliate. When facing ground based targets Jerichos make sweeping passes at the enemy, closing in and switching to MS mode to make strafing runs at targets before transforming again clearing the area.

Armaments

 * ASE/01I "Lonestar II" SR Beam Rifle
 * A powerful beam weapon with high accuracy, the Jericho is designed to be able to fire the weapon while in fighter form.


 * ASE/07 "Shortbow" SR Short Beam Rifle
 * An optional set of weapons available instead of the regular beam rifle, it allows the pilots to fire with a higher rate of fire.


 * ASE/09 "Downpour" 30mm SR Beam Vulcans
 * Two sets of fire-linked vulcans are mounted on the sides of the Jericho's head.


 * RFX/02I "Royal Lance II" SR Beam Sabre
 * A close combat weapon, not often used due the Jericho's combat role. When not in use they're stored on the suit's waste.


 * MT/93F Flight Shield
 * An aerodynamic shield mounted on the front of the machine, the flight shield serves both as a defensive tool and carries heavy weapons.


 * ASE/03 "Shining Fury" SR Beam Machine Gun
 * Two fire-linked machine guns are mounted on the shield and are used to target fast moving targets.


 * ASU/09I "Raging Wind II" SR Beam Cannon
 * The Jericho's heaviest weapon is a powerful beam cannon mounted on the centre of the shield.

History
While the ESPF's Stormrunner demonstrated considerable firepower and robustness, Arclight felt it lacked in speed was less well suited for their use. To solve this they use their own model, designed to reflect the combat role of an interceptor more than the gunship-like role of the Stormrunner. Later onwards the Peacekeepers acquired their own Jericho force and often stationed them on Palisade-class carrier.