Heavy Assault Container

History
During the War against The Ascent, Star Strike realized it needed a means to supplement their forces without relying on mobile suits. After careful consideration, they went back to the original Assault Container utilized during the War against Karith. Engineers set about modernizing and improving the designs to their utmost limit. The end design was dramatically improved in performance.

Design
With the availability of GN-Drive, the new Heavy Assault Containers were fitted with either two GN-Drives or GN-Drive Taus. These drives were normally synchronized into a twin drive configuration, greatly improving GN-Particle generation. The GN-Drives were commonly built onto the sides. The ones utilized by The Traveller were almost always fitted with true drives.

The armor of the assault container was greatly improved. A new hybrid of Regenium and condenser material was created to give a light weight yet extremely durable layer of armor. This new armor was capable of handling several powerful attacks before showing signs of damage, because of the ease of constructing new armor such as this, it is also easy to repair, making the heavy assault container a reliable and valuable piece of equipment.

On the sides of the assault container, above the GN-Drives, were two modified tail boosters. The tail boosters served to double the amount of thrust the assault container can utilize as well as greatly improve it's maneuverability. The tail boosters were equipped with two GN-Beam Cannons each and gave the craft additional weapons in battle. When needed, the tail boosters could separate from the assault container and dock with a mobile suit.

On the rear of the Heavy Assault Container is a modified GN-Arms Type E. The GN-Swords of the GN-Arms now act as wings that face forward. The swords double as cutters for hit and run flyby tactics. the beam rifle function also remains, now acting as forward guns for combat. The GN-Big Cannons have also been improved. They are now capable of farther range and accuracy as well as greater firepower and faster recharge. The GN-Arms also supplies additional thrust with six new GN-Verniers, all facing behind the mobile armor. Unlike the original assault containers, the GN-Arms unit did not hinder the deployment of mobile suits. The GN-Arms was built into the Assault Container and as such could not be ejected for docking with a mobile suit.