GAMS-0001 Gundam Exalt

The GAMS-0001 Gundam Exalt is a prototype mobile suit developed by the American and European Federation (AEF). It is featured in Mobile Suit Gundam: Three-Way War. It is piloted by Yuka Misaki.

Technology and Combat Characteristics
The Gundam Exalt is the first Gundam-type unit ever produced under the Gundam Initiative program initiated by the AEF. Designed with the most advanced technology in mind, the Exalt is a powerful mobile suit, which is however limited by its bulky frame and its rather unwieldy, albeit powerful arsenal. The Exalt was designed to be more powerful than the mobile suits of the other two power blocs, the ISO and FAL. It is also the first mobile suit to be able to use beam weaponry, which was still in its prototype phase at the time. The unwieldiness of the suit was attempted to be compensated by additional thrusters, which only partially fixed this issue. The suit would consume substantially more power if it currently used all of its thrusters. The frame was made large and bulky due to the attempt to increase the pilot survivability and to deflect common MS weaponry at the time.

The beam weaponry was an experimental concept made by the AEF researchers to increase firepower and penetrating power of conventional weapons. The prototype weapons on the Exalt are the first stable models capable of safely firing. While the power of the beam weaponry is high, the energy costs of firing the rifle or being in a prolonged saber duel are rather substantial. This is why a pilot with good combat characteristics had to be picked.

The Exalt is capable of fighting in high altitudes thanks to its thrusters, and it is also capable of fighting in space, if given time to insulate the joints. However, both of these situations cannot last for long, due to the requirement of using all of its propulsion.

Armaments

 * Prototype Beam Rifle
 * The main weapon of the Exalt and future Gundam models. Capable of very high armor penetration and high damage, this is a very formidable weapon, at the cost of energy. If needed, the weapon can operate at max output to increase the firepower even further, however, this results in an even higher energy cost and the replacement of the weapon's barrel. The barrel issue was fixed with the custom model.
 * Prototype Beam Saber
 * A close combat weapon designed to slash through most of the enemy's armor, albeit the weapon is energy costly in prolonged duels. Stored on the right side of the MS's waist.
 * 40mm Head Vulcan
 * A rather ineffective weapon, only useable against missiles or small aircraft.