ESP-025AE Jet Striker

The ESP-025AE Jet Striker (aka Jet Striker, Striker) is a variant of the Striker designed for atmospheric combat.

Technology & Combat Characteristics
While the standard Striker was entirely capable of fighting on the ground, its space-based propulsion system was unsuited for fighting under the influence of gravity. In order to accommodate terrestrial combat limitations, the Striker can be fitted with specialised fight gear on its back, allowing the suit to regain a level of agility similar to what it had in space. The Jet Striker's main propulsion are two high performance engines on its shoulders, with another two engines on the lower back. As the Striker is far lighter than other mobile suits, the amount of thrust required to keep it airborne is considerably less, allowing the Jet Striker to fly without needing to attach larger engines. In addition, the suit's balance systems and sensors were recalibrated for the planet's atmosphere.

Armaments



 * The Striker's main weapon, the "Trident" is a powerful rifle using a magnetic induction effect to launch 250mm projectiles.
 * The Striker's main weapon, the "Trident" is a powerful rifle using a magnetic induction effect to launch 250mm projectiles.




 * Two 60mm vulcans are mounted in the head of the mobile suit, they're primarily used for suppressive fire and missile interception.
 * Two 60mm vulcans are mounted in the head of the mobile suit, they're primarily used for suppressive fire and missile interception.


 * Each Striker has two 100mm machine guns installed in the clavicles, despite being the suit's secondary weapon they can deal serious damage at close range.
 * Each Striker has two 100mm machine guns installed in the clavicles, despite being the suit's secondary weapon they can deal serious damage at close range.








 * By channelling plasma with a magnetic field the mobile suit can use two plasma beam swords for close combat. Though they don't have as much cutting strength as SR beam sabres the plasma beam models are still quite capable of holding their own.
 * By channelling plasma with a magnetic field the mobile suit can use two plasma beam swords for close combat. Though they don't have as much cutting strength as SR beam sabres the plasma beam models are still quite capable of holding their own.