HMC-09/A-R Skid II

The HMC-09/A-R Skid II (aka Skid) is a sub-flight system used by Peacekeeper mobile suits in the Solar Era.

Technology & Combat Characteristics
The Skid II is essentially the older Skid, refitted with an upgraded Digital Intelligence, SR particle cabling and MPD thrusters. This allows it to achieve higher speeds and altitude than its predecessor and use the mobile suit's Storm Drive to power a mounted beam cannon. When a mobile suit is carried by the craft clamps connect to the suit's feet and siphon off SR particles. Using a hybrid combination of both MPD thrusters and turbines a maximum of 80 metric tones can be carried, allowing for more heavily armed machine to be deployed. If required, the Skid II can function autonomously until recalled by a mobile suit or remotely controlled, providing fire support for ground units.

Armaments

 * An optional heavy beam weapon which fires large diameter SR beams, the Skid II contains a condenser to allow it to fire even when a mobile suit isn't riding it.
 * An optional heavy beam weapon which fires large diameter SR beams, the Skid II contains a condenser to allow it to fire even when a mobile suit isn't riding it.