Phantom Gundam (BF/BD version)

''"The endless sky must often fade to black, and in that darkness, the Phantom waits for its next foe." ''- A common montra upon those who have encountered the Phantom in GBN.

The Phantom is generally considered to be a myth or rumor among most players of GBN, but some know it for what it truly is. In reality, the Phantom is the Phantom Gundam, a machine piloted and built by a player who goes by Nyx which is based upon the Gundam G-Self, and also incorporates components of the Try Burning Gundam, Scramble Gundam, as well as that of other machines depending on its equipment configuration. The Phantom Gundam was designed to effectively abuse the stacking of mechanics which can take place in GBN. Specifically it has integrated mechanics from Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link, Gundam AGE, Gundam Build Fighters, and Mobile Suit Gundam Seed. This stacking of mechanics has the potential to place an extreme amount of pressure on the pilots mind due to the VR nature of the game. To negate this issue, the machines customized OS has incorporated limiters so that not all of its abilities can be used simultaneously, athough these can be manually disengaged using a password, putting the pilot at risk but increasing the machines performance exponentially. The machine also used a modified version of the Dark Matter Exia's Dark Matter GN Drive, referred to as a True Dark Matter GN Drive (a.k.a TDMGND) which emits purple dark matter particals. These are stored in the glowing sections of the machines body and have similar effects to standard GN particals. Due to the suits use of this the beams emitted by the machine are violet in color, and are particularly effective at piercing beam shields and Anti-Beam coated surfaces.

Armaments
Beam Sabers - The Phantom Gundam has a pair of hand held beam sabers mounted on its rear skirting armor along with a pair of beam emitters in its hand guards.

Beam Vulcans - The beam emitters in the hand guards can double as beam vulcans if neccesary.

Beam Rifles - In the standard loadout for the machine it uses either a single or a pair of adjustable output beam rifles based upon the Stungle Rifle of the Gundam AGE - FX.

Beam Shield - Emitted from the particle containers on the sides of the forearms, this serves as a basic beam shield which is particularly effective when used against other beam based weaponry, though physical attacks can go through it more easily.

Twin Beam Cannons - In the destroyer configuration the mobile suit mounts a pair of beam cannons on its lower back based on the design of the Gundam X's Satellite Cannon. These are specifically designed for Anti-Mobile Armor combat, but are also effective in combat against large groups of enemies as well as ships and large bases. During limiter release these cannons have similar output to the Twin Satellite Cannon of the Gundam Double X.

Twin Anti-Ship Beam Swords - In the destroyer configuration the mobile suit mounts a pair of Anit-Ship Beams Swords on the back of its wings. These are based on the Destiny Gundam's Arondight, but are considerably sharper towards their tips.

C-Funnels - In the swarm configuration the mobile suit mounts several C-Funnels based on those of the Gundam AGE F-X. These have beem sharpened from the original design but are otherwise similar. This equipment loadout was eventially developed into the Phantom Gundam Poltergeist.

Special Equipment/Features
True Dark Matter GN Drive - An improved version of the Dark Matter Exia's Dark Matter GN Drive with significantly higher efficiency, the Dark Matter Particles it emits have been modified to function better for the mobile suits various different features. Due to its special reconfiguration, it allows the Phantom Gundam to Quantize without the need for a second GN Drive. This is part of what has inspired the rumors regarding the machine, as it seems to simply appear and dissapear.

Dark Matter Stealth System - Based on the Mirage Colloid Stealh System of the Blitz Gundam, this version lacks the time limit associated with that of the Blitz Gundam, and its use does not weaken the Phantom Gundam's armor at all. However, in certain conditions, the system will make their appear to be distortion wherever it is present. This also contributes to the rumors of the machine being ethereal in nature, especially because the unit spends much of its time in open space, where Nyx prefers to practice extending her limits on the Limiter Release.

H.A.D.E.S System - A direct import of the system from the Pale Rider, it drastically increases the pilots reaction speed and senses, though due to the negative effects it is only used in extreme situations or in conjunction with the Dark Matter Trans Am System, which reduces the negative effects drastically.

Dark Matter Trans Am System - A heavily modified variant of the standard Trans Am System, this triples the machine output for up to 5 minutes and drastically improves all of its capabilities in the process. Rather than glowing red however, the machines exterior becomes a mirror-like silver finish and causes the after images to do the same, making it seem like a specter when in the darkness of space.

Particle Gate - Glowing particle gate points are emitted from the particle tanks on the tips of the wing and form a particle gate, allowing an increase in general performance if passed through or a massive increase in the power of beam weaponry if fired through the gate.

Full Release System (FR System) - Removes all of the machines limiters and triggers activation of the Dark Matter Trans Am, H.A.D.E.S System, and Particle Gate increase. Stacked together these make the machine difficult to percieve with the naked human eye and makes it incredibly dangerous. In this state the pilot is put under intense mental strain, and so has a time limiter installed to avoid permanently damaging the pilots mind. This limit is one minute, but can be exceeded only if absolutely neccesary. If exceeded, the machine is likely to go berserk until its partical storage runs out, but until that point it is nearly unstoppable.

History
The machine was designed and built by an American GBN player who's real name is Lorelai Crane, and who goes by Nyx in game. Originally it was built for a small Free-For-All Battle, in which the machine first earned the fear and mystery surrounding it, as Nyx was a late entry to the contest and spent most of her time in space. At the time the machine had not yet been completely painted, and so had nothing more than a layer of black primer over it's armor, giving it a menacing air to those who would see it. Due to the machines high speed and lack of equipment at the time, it seemed to just be a pair of whirling blades drifting amongst space until the final battle of the free for all, where the machine faced a modified Psyco Gundam which stood upon a colony.

Upon realizing that the machine was piloted by Ryan Andoll, a long time enemy of hers, she opted to test the Limiter Release for the first time here. Upon triggering the system, the Phantom Gundam immediately went berserked and sliced the Psyco Gundam to pieces before the pilot could react, though Nyx auto-disconnected before the winner could be declared because she passed out.

From here she placed the time limit on the machine after finishing its black and white paint job. Initially she had intended for the machine to be monochrome, but due to the partical tanks sticking out somewhat in the color scheme, she opted to make the sensors match them and add purple detailing to make them more natural. From here she spent much of her time in open space in the GBN free battle overworld, continuously testing the various systems to increase the time limit on the Limiter Release System.

Early tests had the same results as the first use, and those who witnessed them (a pair of pilots using a modified 2-seater Stargazer) established the rumors of an invisible monster destroying anything which came close in space, and they referred to it as the Phantom. Upon hearing these rumors herself, Nyx took the name for the machine and dubbed it the Phantom Gundam.

Eventually joining the guild "The Black Roses", the machine participated in many battles, including one where it faced off against the Build Divers, which resulted in a draw as the Phantom Gundam and the Gundam 00 Sky destroyed each other simultaneously using their large swords, ending the match.

Eventually, when the group had to carry out a special operations mission which required stealth, the Phantom Gundam's combat data was used to develop the Phantom Gundam Poltergeist.

Compostion
The Phantom Gundam's body is made up of the Torso, Shoulders, Waist, Thighs, and neck of the G-Self, the Arms and Lower Legs of the Try Burning Gundam, the Wings of the Scramble Gundam, and a largely custom built head.

Pilots
Lorelai Crane (Nyx) - Designed the Phantom Gundam based on her preference for mobile suits which could be effective in any situation and serves as its standard pilot. While piloting it whe wears a modified 00 type normal suit colored to match the unit which also features Psycho Frame to allow for better control of the unit during Limiter Release.

Allen Row (A1i3N) - A guild mate of Nyx and the first leader of the guild before passing the mantle to Nyx, temporarily piloted the Phantom Gundam when redeploying the machine to get Nyx back in the fight after the Phantom Gundam Poltergeist was disabled.