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The GAT-X013 Torrent Gundam is mobile suit that was created as part of the G Project Series. It is piloted by Jaiden Treadwell.

Technology & Combat Characteristics
Unlike the five other machines, this is a slightly more advaced model. It utilizes a power extender that improved both it's operational time and flight time. To give the pilot easier control, it was equipped with a upgraded control system and AI system. The Torrent is also fitted with a redesigned head unit intended to improve close combat fighting ability. With the addition of upgraded sensor systems and the relocated internal supply of CIWS ammo, the head cooling vents were moved to the sides.

The Torrent is outfitted with a flight pack equipped with a pair of linked MAU-M3E42 linked linear guns, designed with emphasis on high-speed performance and capable of firing high-velocity projectiles that were destructive at close-range. The barrels are connected through a flexible base below the wing which allow a high degree of freedom of swiveling movement, and can be secured in all directions to provide a wide field of fire. A pair of heavy MR-Q10 "Fragarach" 3 beam blades, new model anti-ship swords are mounted externally above the wings. Detachable beam sabers function as the grip portion of the Beam Blade, however, this has not yet been demonstrated. It also mounts a single EQS1358T rocket anchor and cable coated with a special polymer that allows the pilot to adjust the physical properties (thickness, strength, etc.) of the cable upon firing.

The Torrent typically carries a pair of larger grenade launcher-equipped 57mm high-energy beam rifles of the same type used by the GAT-X102 Duel.

Armaments

 * EQS1358 Rocket anchors
 * A more unique feature of the Torrent is the fact, that it mounts four EQS1358 rocket anchors. Each hand and foot mounts a single anchor. These anchors can be used to grapple a unit and are powerful enough to allow the Torrent to throw the captured unit over a small distance.
 * M2M5 "Todesschrecken" CIWS
 * Like most other mobile suits, the Torren also features head-mounted 12.5mm automatic CIWS guns of type M2M5 "Todesschrecken". These guns are the only armament which is similar to the weaponry of the original unit, although, as with the other weapons, of an upgraded design.
 * M8F-SB1 "Shorty" Beam rifles
 * While most mobile suits feature a single large beam rifle, the Torrent instead is equipped with two small M8F-SB1 "Shorty" beam rifles. Despite their small size, the rifles are powerful enough to destroy an enemy unit with a single shot. If not in use, the rifles are mounted on the hips of the unit, on the same spot, which is why the combat knives were removed from the machine.
 * M8F-SB1 "Shorty" Beam rifles
 * While most mobile suits feature a single large beam rifle, the Torrent instead is equipped with two small M8F-SB1 "Shorty" beam rifles. Despite their small size, the rifles are powerful enough to destroy an enemy unit with a single shot. If not in use, the rifles are mounted on the hips of the unit, on the same spot, which is why the combat knives were removed from the machine.

System Features

 * Enhanced Power Unit
 * The Strike E has an enhanced power unit granting it a longer operational time.
 * Operating System
 * The Strike E uses the General Unilateral Neuro-link Dispersive Autonomic Maneuver synthesis system operating system.
 * Phase Shift Armor
 * As with all of the G Project mobile suits, the GAT-X013 Torrent is equipped with phase shift armor. When activated the Strike's color is changed from a light grey to a white scheme with black and red mixed in. Phase Shift armor, when activated, renders the Strike immune to physical attacks such as bullets, the GINN sword, or against missiles. However Phase Shift armor continually drains the battery of energy, shortening the mobile suit's combat endurance. Also the Phase Shift armor draws on even more energy each time it is struck. To counteract that problem, the Torrent also features an enhanced power unit, granting it longer operational time.
 * Phase Shift Armor
 * As with all of the G Project mobile suits, the GAT-X013 Torrent is equipped with phase shift armor. When activated the Strike's color is changed from a light grey to a white scheme with black and red mixed in. Phase Shift armor, when activated, renders the Strike immune to physical attacks such as bullets, the GINN sword, or against missiles. However Phase Shift armor continually drains the battery of energy, shortening the mobile suit's combat endurance. Also the Phase Shift armor draws on even more energy each time it is struck. To counteract that problem, the Torrent also features an enhanced power unit, granting it longer operational time.

History
To counter ZAFT's advanced mobile suits, the EA's Atlantic Federation secretly collaborated with Morgenroete to develop their own series of mobile suits under the G Project. In January CE 71, five (or so thought) prototype suits were secretly rolled out at the space colony Heliopolis. ZAFT however became aware of these machines, infiltrated the colony on January 25 and stole four of the suits. ZAFT however, did not know about this "hidden" machine. Jaiden Treadwell was in the colony during this time and found this machine and piloted it to help fight off any remaining ZAFT forces. Following this battle, Jaiden joined the crew of the Archangel and fought against the pursuing ZAFT forces both in space and later on Earth.