Forbidden Gundam

The GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam is a Transformable Special Equipment Mobile Suit in the TV series Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.

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Technology & Combat Characteristics

In terms of weaponry, the Forbidden is equipped with CIWS vulcans, forearm- mounted machineguns, and a handheld scythe for melee combat. However, most of its main weapons are mounted on its backpack, which folds over its head for "close combat mode". Aside from a pair of railguns and a powerful plasma cannon; its main armament lies in its two massive shields, which emits a variant of Mirage Colloidparticles known as Geschmeidig Panzer. The shields' complex defense mechanism allows the Forbidden to deflect "most" beam attacks, making the suit virtually invulnerable to these attacks.

Armaments

• "Armfeuer" 115mm machine guns

Mounted on each forearm, can also be used for missile interception, as well as destroying most structures, garrisons, and poorly armored mobile units.

• "Eckzahn" 88mm railguns

Mounted on the backpack, but can only be used in close-combat mode; the "Eckzahn" are the Forbidden's most powerful railcannon-type weapons, allowing to destroy enemy defenses or garrisons.

• "Igelstellung" 75mm multi-barrel Anti- Air CIWS

Although classified and designated for Anti- Air use,two of these light projectile weapons were mounted in the Forbidden's head, and are used for missile interception and/or to destroy lightly armored vehicles.

• "Hresvelgr" Plasma Induction Cannon

The Forbidden's single yet most powerful energy weapon , mounted on its backpack and like its Eckzahn railguns; it can only be used in close-combat mode. This cannon has the unique ability to "bend" its beams into different angles, allowing it to strike a target/ or multiple targets from unexpected locations.

• "Nidhoggr" Heavy Scythe

The Forbidden's only hand- held single defensive/offensive weapon, this can "either" slice and/or destroy small battleships in half, as well as to most poorly armored mobile units; OR to toss mobile units away from the Forbidden.

Special Features

• Geschmeidig Panzer

As the Forbidden's model number- GAT-X200 Series- implies; it is a Special Equipment- armed Mobile Suit built and fielded by the Earth Alliance. The Forbidden's Special Equipment lies in its two massive shields, mounted on each side of its backpack which are equipped with another EA Original Creation- the Geschmeidig PanzerEnergy Deflection Armor. This unique feature uses a variant of Mirage Colloid particles, which are beam deflecting and held in place by the powerful magnetic fields generated by the shields. Once activated, the shields can deflect most beam attacks, as well as physical attacks. Thus, this grants the Forbidden immunity to most attacks, and can defend other friendly units with its specialized shields.

• Beam Arching Equipment

To make the Forbidden's only beam weapon- the Hresvelgr Plasma Induction Cannon- more effective in battle, the two Eckzahn railguns are also equipped with beam arching devices; three at each railgun. When deployed, it allows to either alter the direction of the Hresvelgr's plasma beam anywhere in the battlefield; OR to amplify the plasma beam, granting it a more powerful destructive force. Possibly, it uses the Geschmeidig Panzersystem, thus demonstrating this unique feature's "destructive" capability.

• Trans Phase Shift Armor

Like the other two new Gundam-type mobile suits, the Forbidden is among the first units to use the new variation of Phase Shift armor known as "Trans-Phase". Unlike normal Phase Shift, which draws power constantly, Trans-Phase armor activates only when the mobile suit is hit, and only at the point of impact, reducing the armor's power consumption and increasing combat endurance.

GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam
Front Rear Close Combat Mode
Unit Type Prototype Transformable Special Equipment Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit
Appearances
Anime	SEED
Profile
Model Number	GAT-X252
Developed from	GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam
Variants	GAT-X255 Forbidden Blue
First Seen	June 15, 71 C.E.
Last Seen	September 27, 71 C.E.
Manufacturer	Atlantic Federation
Operator	Atlantic Federation
Known Pilots	Shani Andras
General Characteristics
Overall Height	17.47 meters
Max Weight	85.33 metric tons
Power-plant	Ultracompact Energy Battery
Accommodation	Pilot only, in cockpit in torso
Armor	Trans-Phase Armor
Armaments 2 x "Igelstellung" 75mm multi-barrel CIWS 2 x "Armfeuer'" 115mm machine gun 2 x "Eckzahn" 88mm railgun "Hresvelgr" plasma induction cannon
Special Equipments and Features "Geschmeidig Panzer" energy deflection armor Beam Arching Equipment
Optional Equipments "Nidhoggr" heavy scythe