RGFQ-121/RA Barrett Ranged Assault Type

The RGFQ-121/RA Barrett Ranged Assault Type (aka Barrett Ranged Assault Type, Barrett, RA Type) is basic combat unit of the Equatorial Union.

Technology & Combat Characteristics
This Barrett mobile suit is an all-purpose and all-environment mobile suit, suitable for use on Earth or in space. Three versions exist; the original standard type, a mid-range combat type and a long range combat type.

The principle behind the Barrett was to create squads of different types of Barretts, allowing each team to cover all ranges.

Armaments

 * Anti-Beam Shield


 * "Bane-breaker" 5-tube Missile Launcher
 * A long range weapon used for eliminating an group of enemies from a distance, the missile pods are mounted on the suit's back.


 * "Flash" High Explosive Missile
 * A high explosive anti-MS missile.


 * MA-M801 "Slayer" Beam Javelin
 * For close combat some Barretts are equipped with two MA-M801 "Slayer" beam javelins, which are similar in function and appearance to beam sabers. Each leg stores one javelin and the two can be combined to form a double-bladed beam saber.


 * "Quake" Plasma Sabot Launcher

System Features

 * Ejection Pod
 * This ejection pod design proves effective and inexpensive, and a standard feature. However, since these devices are unable to survive the explosion of a mobile suit's main reactor, research continues lead to a launcher in the back for the cockpit and other escape mechanisms.


 * Extended Battery Pack
 * This power pack inside the mobile suit is to will extend the time used for the mobile suit's Ultra-compact energy battery which means they will last longer in battle before they lose energy.


 * Hardpoint for Missile pods