Английский:
<id1091475#>Bahamut<#>

<id1091475#>Bahamut<#>

Английский:
<id1091476#>Hailed as the most powerful of all Eidolons, Bahamut enjoys a prominent position among the dominion legions' most important units. The astounding destructive power of its Mega Flare exceeds that of any ordinary dominion weapon, and its sturdy defenses allow it to withstand the heat of the front lines all on its own. However, Sorcery has forged a very limited number of covenants with this Eidolon. Thus, Central Command has assigned Bahamut to only a handful of units outside of the Akademeia defense force, and cadet units who specialize in summoning this Eidolon are truly few and far between.<#>

<id1091476#>Hailed as the most powerful of all Eidolons, Bahamut enjoys a prominent position among the dominion legions' most important units. The astounding destructive power of its Mega Flare exceeds that of any ordinary dominion weapon, and its sturdy defenses allow it to withstand the heat of the front lines all on its own. However, Sorcery has forged a very limited number of covenants with this Eidolon. Thus, Central Command has assigned Bahamut to only a handful of units outside of the Akademeia defense force, and cadet units who specialize in summoning this Eidolon are truly few and far between.<#>

Английский:
<id1091477#>Neo Bahamut<#>

<id1091477#>Neo Bahamut<#>

Английский:
<id1091478#>This Eidolon surpasses Bahamut in strength, sturdiness, and speed. In addition, Neo Bahamut's Giga Flare is exponentially more powerful than the Mega Flare of its predecessor. Even its relatively short summoning period can be overlooked in light of its outstanding performance in the field. Neo Bahamut's only true flaw is the extremely limited number of covenants. With fewer than ten of these Eidolons at their behest, Sorcery keeps their Neo Bahamut fleet under lock and key, temporarily lending them out to the dominion legions only on very rare occasions.<#>

<id1091478#>This Eidolon surpasses Bahamut in strength, sturdiness, and speed. In addition, Neo Bahamut's Giga Flare is exponentially more powerful than the Mega Flare of its predecessor. Even its relatively short summoning period can be overlooked in light of its outstanding performance in the field. Neo Bahamut's only true flaw is the extremely limited number of covenants. With fewer than ten of these Eidolons at their behest, Sorcery keeps their Neo Bahamut fleet under lock and key, temporarily lending them out to the dominion legions only on very rare occasions.<#>

Английский:
<id1091479#>Bahamut ZERO<#>

<id1091479#>Bahamut ZERO<#>

Английский:
<id1091480#>This Bahamut-class Eidolon belongs exclusively to Dr. Arecia Al-Rashia—and, much like its owner, nearly everything about Bahamut ZERO is shrouded in mystery. Not even high-ranking Sorcery officials are privy to details about this Eidolon. All that is known about this fantastic creature is that its abilities are on an entirely different level than those of the dominion's other summoned warriors. In the Battle of Judecca, Dr. Al-Rashia summoned Bahamut ZERO, who in turn came to Class Zero's rescue and slayed the Azure Dragon l'Cie, Shinryu Celestia.<#>

<id1091480#>This Bahamut-class Eidolon belongs exclusively to Dr. Arecia Al-Rashia—and, much like its owner, nearly everything about Bahamut ZERO is shrouded in mystery. Not even high-ranking Sorcery officials are privy to details about this Eidolon. All that is known about this fantastic creature is that its abilities are on an entirely different level than those of the dominion's other summoned warriors. In the Battle of Judecca, Dr. Al-Rashia summoned Bahamut ZERO, who in turn came to Class Zero's rescue and slayed the Azure Dragon l'Cie, Shinryu Celestia.<#>

Английский:
<id1091481#>Imperial Trooper<#>

<id1091481#>Imperial Trooper<#>

Английский:
<id1091482#>Common soldiers such as this one comprise nearly 80% of the entire imperial forces. All those ranked officer or below are fundamentally required to don the same green garb, whereas higher-ranking officials often receive enhanced armor. The military outfits each of these troopers with the same Type-41 bayonet-equipped automatic rifle, an improved model that features a drum magazine with increased capacity, thus allowing soldiers to remain active for longer periods of time. This 15mm caliber rifle provides excessive force against human combatants, but proves nigh ineffective against monsters and Eidolons. In such unfavorable situations, regular soldiers must rely on the empire's magitek armor for backup if they wish to survive.<#>

<id1091482#>Common soldiers such as this one comprise nearly 80% of the entire imperial forces. All those ranked officer or below are fundamentally required to don the same green garb, whereas higher-ranking officials often receive enhanced armor. The military outfits each of these troopers with the same Type-41 bayonet-equipped automatic rifle, an improved model that features a drum magazine with increased capacity, thus allowing soldiers to remain active for longer periods of time. This 15mm caliber rifle provides excessive force against human combatants, but proves nigh ineffective against monsters and Eidolons. In such unfavorable situations, regular soldiers must rely on the empire's magitek armor for backup if they wish to survive.<#>

Английский:
<id1091483#>Supersoldier<#>

<id1091483#>Supersoldier<#>

Английский:
<id1091484#>The name <Q>supersoldier<Q> may be somewhat of a misnomer: there is nothing <Q>super<Q> about the soldier himself. Rather, what is truly remarkable is the teknology used to improve his performance. Imperial scientists discovered they can use a modified C-Engine to extract energy from the White Tiger Crystal and artificially enhance a trooper's physical capabilities. Supersoldiers clearly stand apart from their common counterparts in terms of both strength and endurance. Moreover, scientists have included a system in the troopers' armor that will automatically administer a strength serum, enhancing the supersoldiers' strength and agility exponentially. Imperial Central Command issues this valuable armor almost exclusively to a few high-ranking commanders in each squad, although all members of certain elite units are outfitted with this special gear.<#>

<id1091484#>The name <Q>supersoldier<Q> may be somewhat of a misnomer: there is nothing <Q>super<Q> about the soldier himself. Rather, what is truly remarkable is the teknology used to improve his performance. Imperial scientists discovered they can use a modified C-Engine to extract energy from the White Tiger Crystal and artificially enhance a trooper's physical capabilities. Supersoldiers clearly stand apart from their common counterparts in terms of both strength and endurance. Moreover, scientists have included a system in the troopers' armor that will automatically administer a strength serum, enhancing the supersoldiers' strength and agility exponentially. Imperial Central Command issues this valuable armor almost exclusively to a few high-ranking commanders in each squad, although all members of certain elite units are outfitted with this special gear.<#>

Английский:
<id1091485#>Imperial Officer<#>

<id1091485#>Imperial Officer<#>

Английский:
<id1091486#>In the empire's military hierarchy, all officials ranking higher than field officer are treated as imperial officers. Despite their intimidatingly stylish appearance, however, the officers have very little in the way of equipment aside from their Type-7 Assault Pistols. Rather than join the fray directly, most officers stay back, issuing commands to their subordinates and providing their troopers with various enhancement sera. Although common law forbids the use of such chemical concoctions, imperial military code provides field officers license to administer the sera as they see fit.<#>

<id1091486#>In the empire's military hierarchy, all officials ranking higher than field officer are treated as imperial officers. Despite their intimidatingly stylish appearance, however, the officers have very little in the way of equipment aside from their Type-7 Assault Pistols. Rather than join the fray directly, most officers stay back, issuing commands to their subordinates and providing their troopers with various enhancement sera. Although common law forbids the use of such chemical concoctions, imperial military code provides field officers license to administer the sera as they see fit.<#>

Английский:
<id1091487#>Heavy Gunner<#>

<id1091487#>Heavy Gunner<#>

Английский:
<id1091488#>The enhanced armor these troopers wear does not indicate any sort of special status. Rather, these gunners are issued the same gear as supersoldiers out of necessity: the high-caliber heavy machine guns they wield are inoperable in the hands of a common soldier. The guns themselves are known as Type-37 17mm Rotary Cannons, multi-barrel machines nearly ten times more powerful than standard issue rifles. Once they run out of ammunition, though, operators are left completely vulnerable while they reload their weapon.<#>

<id1091488#>The enhanced armor these troopers wear does not indicate any sort of special status. Rather, these gunners are issued the same gear as supersoldiers out of necessity: the high-caliber heavy machine guns they wield are inoperable in the hands of a common soldier. The guns themselves are known as Type-37 17mm Rotary Cannons, multi-barrel machines nearly ten times more powerful than standard issue rifles. Once they run out of ammunition, though, operators are left completely vulnerable while they reload their weapon.<#>

Английский:
<id1091489#>RPG-155 Gunner<#>

<id1091489#>RPG-155 Gunner<#>

Английский:
<id1091490#>Outfitted with Type-38 155mm Anti-personnel Recoilless Rifles, these soldiers are extremely helpful for taking out human enemies—more specifically, dominion legionaries. So long as the operators can maintain a proper distance, their shots can tear right through the dominion's defenses, including Wall and Protect spells. Conversely, gunners are at a considerable disadvantage in close-quarters combat, and the ever-so-slight recoil from their not-exactly-recoilless rifles leaves them quite vulnerable after firing.<#>

<id1091490#>Outfitted with Type-38 155mm Anti-personnel Recoilless Rifles, these soldiers are extremely helpful for taking out human enemies—more specifically, dominion legionaries. So long as the operators can maintain a proper distance, their shots can tear right through the dominion's defenses, including Wall and Protect spells. Conversely, gunners are at a considerable disadvantage in close-quarters combat, and the ever-so-slight recoil from their not-exactly-recoilless rifles leaves them quite vulnerable after firing.<#>

Английский:
<id1091491#>Shock Trooper<#>

<id1091491#>Shock Trooper<#>

Английский:
<id1091492#>The Prototype-42 Sentinel Shields these troopers employ were invented not long after the onset of war. Capable of deflecting the dominion's spells and just as durable as a magitek armor's frontal shields, the P-42 Sentinels were mass produced and distributed before they received an official military sanction—hence, <Q>prototype.<Q> Shock troopers are unable to wield firearms single-handedly and instead fight using the Type-42 Thunderhatchet, moving in to strike at close range.<#>

<id1091492#>The Prototype-42 Sentinel Shields these troopers employ were invented not long after the onset of war. Capable of deflecting the dominion's spells and just as durable as a magitek armor's frontal shields, the P-42 Sentinels were mass produced and distributed before they received an official military sanction—hence, <Q>prototype.<Q> Shock troopers are unable to wield firearms single-handedly and instead fight using the Type-42 Thunderhatchet, moving in to strike at close range.<#>

Английский:
<id1091493#>Sniper<#>

<id1091493#>Sniper<#>

Английский:
<id1091494#>Because scientists are still conducting research on the functional capabilities of the P-41 Long-range Cannons these soldiers wield, the military has not yet officially assigned these troopers to specific units. Rather, these snipers function as testers, marching alongside small engineering squads who monitor the rifles' performance. Originally intending to develop a small cannon, developers succeeded in reducing the size of the weapon such that it could function as a portable piece of equipment. What they created was a sniper rifle capable of picking off a defenseless opponent from far outside the field of battle with a single shot. The imperial army has yet to sanction the device, but researchers hope to rename the P-41 such that its title more accurately reflects its function.<#>

<id1091494#>Because scientists are still conducting research on the functional capabilities of the P-41 Long-range Cannons these soldiers wield, the military has not yet officially assigned these troopers to specific units. Rather, these snipers function as testers, marching alongside small engineering squads who monitor the rifles' performance. Originally intending to develop a small cannon, developers succeeded in reducing the size of the weapon such that it could function as a portable piece of equipment. What they created was a sniper rifle capable of picking off a defenseless opponent from far outside the field of battle with a single shot. The imperial army has yet to sanction the device, but researchers hope to rename the P-41 such that its title more accurately reflects its function.<#>

Английский:
<id1091495#>Freak<#>

<id1091495#>Freak<#>

Английский:
<id1091496#>The empire snatched these enemy survivors from the remains of their homeland and brainwashed them, transforming them into living weapons of war. Their names have been erased from history, their souls stripped from their bodies. All that remains of these men is an empty shell into which the imperial army has poured an insatiable bloodlust. Having lost all autonomy, these freaks simply follow the orders they receive without question.[-1_2][-1_2]In an attempt to create an even more impressive fleet of warriors, the imperial army outfitted these human test subjects with an improved version of the supersoldiers' enhanced armor, which maximizes their offensive and defensive capabilities in exchange for decreased mobility. The trade-off is negligible, though: not only are these freaks impervious to dominion magic, but they can deliver a fatal blow with a single swing of their enormous swords. Moreover, their armor periodically administers an extra dose of enhancement serum, pushing their abilities beyond mortal limits.<#>

<id1091496#>The empire snatched these enemy survivors from the remains of their homeland and brainwashed them, transforming them into living weapons of war. Their names have been erased from history, their souls stripped from their bodies. All that remains of these men is an empty shell into which the imperial army has poured an insatiable bloodlust. Having lost all autonomy, these freaks simply follow the orders they receive without question.[-1_2][-1_2]In an attempt to create an even more impressive fleet of warriors, the imperial army outfitted these human test subjects with an improved version of the supersoldiers' enhanced armor, which maximizes their offensive and defensive capabilities in exchange for decreased mobility. The trade-off is negligible, though: not only are these freaks impervious to dominion magic, but they can deliver a fatal blow with a single swing of their enormous swords. Moreover, their armor periodically administers an extra dose of enhancement serum, pushing their abilities beyond mortal limits.<#>

Английский:
<id1091497#>Militesi Coeurl<#>

<id1091497#>Militesi Coeurl<#>

Английский:
<id1091498#>Although scientists have bred and raised these coeurls for use in the imperial army, they have not made any sort of genetic modifications. Thus, the felines themselves are physiologically identical to their wild counterparts. Because they are such agile and intelligent creatures, they are far more lethal and reliable in combat than common soldiers. Moreover, coeurls are blessed with acute senses, and the empire has begun employing these creatures as guard animals around many of their strongholds.<#>

<id1091498#>Although scientists have bred and raised these coeurls for use in the imperial army, they have not made any sort of genetic modifications. Thus, the felines themselves are physiologically identical to their wild counterparts. Because they are such agile and intelligent creatures, they are far more lethal and reliable in combat than common soldiers. Moreover, coeurls are blessed with acute senses, and the empire has begun employing these creatures as guard animals around many of their strongholds.<#>

Английский:
<id1091499#>Airborne Trooper<#>

<id1091499#>Airborne Trooper<#>

Английский:
<id1091500#>Scientists originally intended to develop a suit that would grant soldiers mobility in all kinds of terrain, but redesigned the Type-39 Airmobile Suit for use in maneuver warfare as per the military's request, equipping the device with both a long-range rocket launcher and a close-range flamethrower. With its improved mobility and cruising range, the Type-39 more closely resembled a small aircraft than a typical mobile suit. However, engineers focused on enhancing maneuverability above all else; the Type-39's offensive and defensive capabilities thus paled in comparison to those of the magitek armor fleet. Unimpressed with the Type-39's performance, the empire halted production entirely once it sanctioned the Helldiver for use in the field.<#>

<id1091500#>Scientists originally intended to develop a suit that would grant soldiers mobility in all kinds of terrain, but redesigned the Type-39 Airmobile Suit for use in maneuver warfare as per the military's request, equipping the device with both a long-range rocket launcher and a close-range flamethrower. With its improved mobility and cruising range, the Type-39 more closely resembled a small aircraft than a typical mobile suit. However, engineers focused on enhancing maneuverability above all else; the Type-39's offensive and defensive capabilities thus paled in comparison to those of the magitek armor fleet. Unimpressed with the Type-39's performance, the empire halted production entirely once it sanctioned the Helldiver for use in the field.<#>

Английский:
<id1091501#>Nymurod<#>

<id1091501#>Nymurod<#>

Английский:
<id1091502#>Developed to increase the mobility of the empire's artillery units, this tripod mech was constructed in a facility separate from the Steelworks. In that sense, the A-43 Self-Propelled 175mm Cannon is not technically an MA. Semantics aside, however, the Nymurod functions much like any of the empire's other mechs and may be considered a magitek armor for all intents and purposes.[-1_2][-1_2]The Nymurod's built-in rapid-fire 175mm cannon allows it to effectively combat enemies approaching from both air and land across a wide range. Designed to function as a moving battery, this mech has only one rear leg which absorbs the shock of recoil. Although this cannon is nowhere near as mobile as its MA brethren, its simple design lends itself to mass production, and the empire has deployed Nymurods to all corners of Orience since the outbreak of war.<#>

<id1091502#>Developed to increase the mobility of the empire's artillery units, this tripod mech was constructed in a facility separate from the Steelworks. In that sense, the A-43 Self-Propelled 175mm Cannon is not technically an MA. Semantics aside, however, the Nymurod functions much like any of the empire's other mechs and may be considered a magitek armor for all intents and purposes.[-1_2][-1_2]The Nymurod's built-in rapid-fire 175mm cannon allows it to effectively combat enemies approaching from both air and land across a wide range. Designed to function as a moving battery, this mech has only one rear leg which absorbs the shock of recoil. Although this cannon is nowhere near as mobile as its MA brethren, its simple design lends itself to mass production, and the empire has deployed Nymurods to all corners of Orience since the outbreak of war.<#>

Английский:
<id1091503#>Striker<#>

<id1091503#>Striker<#>

Английский:
<id1091504#>Officially designated as the S-242 Terrain MA, the Striker was deployed across Orience as a part of the imperial army's main force at the beginning of war. Even after the empire sanctioned this mech in the year 840, the researchers at the Steelworks continued making updates and improvements to the basic model. The Striker's 155mm howitzer fires quickly enough to suppress enemies from a distance, and this MA's superior mobility allows it to engage targets at close range as well. At the onset of war, third-generation Strikers made up over half of the Militesi force. However, although the third model boasted improved performance in close quarters combat, its cooling system did not function properly, and the Striker would often overheat in battle. Nevertheless, this MA still enjoys great popularity thanks to its ability to keep the dominion legions at bay.<#>

<id1091504#>Officially designated as the S-242 Terrain MA, the Striker was deployed across Orience as a part of the imperial army's main force at the beginning of war. Even after the empire sanctioned this mech in the year 840, the researchers at the Steelworks continued making updates and improvements to the basic model. The Striker's 155mm howitzer fires quickly enough to suppress enemies from a distance, and this MA's superior mobility allows it to engage targets at close range as well. At the onset of war, third-generation Strikers made up over half of the Militesi force. However, although the third model boasted improved performance in close quarters combat, its cooling system did not function properly, and the Striker would often overheat in battle. Nevertheless, this MA still enjoys great popularity thanks to its ability to keep the dominion legions at bay.<#>

Английский:
<id1091505#>Warrior<#>

<id1091505#>Warrior<#>

Английский:
<id1091506#>An improved version of the Striker, the Warrior is officially designated as <Q>S-242 Terrain MA Mark.04.<Q> Military officials denounced the Striker's howitzer for its inaccuracy against the dominion legions when fired from a distance. Conversely, they praised its performance in close quarters, and they thus set out to create a new, even more effective model. The result of their hard work was the Warrior, equipped with a claw instead of a gun. This new MA functioned just as officials anticipated, and officials began deploying the Warrior all over Orience. However, as newer models began to take prominence, this model's popularity started gradually waning.<#>

<id1091506#>An improved version of the Striker, the Warrior is officially designated as <Q>S-242 Terrain MA Mark.04.<Q> Military officials denounced the Striker's howitzer for its inaccuracy against the dominion legions when fired from a distance. Conversely, they praised its performance in close quarters, and they thus set out to create a new, even more effective model. The result of their hard work was the Warrior, equipped with a claw instead of a gun. This new MA functioned just as officials anticipated, and officials began deploying the Warrior all over Orience. However, as newer models began to take prominence, this model's popularity started gradually waning.<#>

Английский:
<id1091507#>Prometheus<#>

<id1091507#>Prometheus<#>

Английский:
<id1091508#>Developed as an improvement upon the Striker not long after its creation, the Prometheus features a 18mm flamethrower instead of the original model's howitzer. Not only does the S-242 Terrain MA Mark.02 match its predecessor's capabilities in close quarters combat, its flamethrower allows it to function effectively at mid-range as well. However, because the Prometheus was unable to launch an assault from a long distance, imperial officials began phasing out the Mark.02 as newer models became more widespread.<#>

<id1091508#>Developed as an improvement upon the Striker not long after its creation, the Prometheus features a 18mm flamethrower instead of the original model's howitzer. Not only does the S-242 Terrain MA Mark.02 match its predecessor's capabilities in close quarters combat, its flamethrower allows it to function effectively at mid-range as well. However, because the Prometheus was unable to launch an assault from a long distance, imperial officials began phasing out the Mark.02 as newer models became more widespread.<#>

Английский:
<id1091509#>Striker Transport<#>

<id1091509#>Striker Transport<#>

Английский:
<id1091510#>While imperial engineers were mass producing the Warrior, they simultaneously began developing and manufacturing this derivative transport model as per a request from Imperial Logistics. The army moved supplies from Ingram to bases via airship, but the only way to transfer those supplies to the front lines was to entrust them to MAs—and, more often than not, the soldiers themselves. Reluctant to relegate troops they could station at the front lines to delivery duty, Militesi officials devised a plan to entrust the task of transporting supplies to MAs sanctioned as the <Q>S-242 Terrain MA-T.<Q> In order to cut costs, R&D initially began constructing these models from salvaged parts of Strikers and Warriors. However, increased demand prompted engineers to simply start building the Striker Transports from scratch, and eventually these models comprised nearly 97% of all Striker-types being produced at the end of the war.<#>

<id1091510#>While imperial engineers were mass producing the Warrior, they simultaneously began developing and manufacturing this derivative transport model as per a request from Imperial Logistics. The army moved supplies from Ingram to bases via airship, but the only way to transfer those supplies to the front lines was to entrust them to MAs—and, more often than not, the soldiers themselves. Reluctant to relegate troops they could station at the front lines to delivery duty, Militesi officials devised a plan to entrust the task of transporting supplies to MAs sanctioned as the <Q>S-242 Terrain MA-T.<Q> In order to cut costs, R&D initially began constructing these models from salvaged parts of Strikers and Warriors. However, increased demand prompted engineers to simply start building the Striker Transports from scratch, and eventually these models comprised nearly 97% of all Striker-types being produced at the end of the war.<#>

Английский:
<id1091511#>Colossus<#>

<id1091511#>Colossus<#>

Английский:
<id1091512#>The current face of the imperial fleet, the Colossus was originally designed as a new, heavily armored MA that could hold its own against the dominion's powerful Eidolons. Development on the S-347 Armored Terrain MA began in the year 837—five years before the onset of war, and the empire officially sanctioned the Colossus soon after combat began. The 203mm cannon built into the MA's left arm provides more than twice the firepower of previous mechs in the imperial fleet, but the Colossus's fire control system cannot properly aim while the mech is in motion. Although true victory over Rubrum's beasts of war ultimately proved impossible, the empire's Colossus fleet managed to drive back its opponents through sheer force of numbers, a feat the Warrior never accomplished.<#>

<id1091512#>The current face of the imperial fleet, the Colossus was originally designed as a new, heavily armored MA that could hold its own against the dominion's powerful Eidolons. Development on the S-347 Armored Terrain MA began in the year 837—five years before the onset of war, and the empire officially sanctioned the Colossus soon after combat began. The 203mm cannon built into the MA's left arm provides more than twice the firepower of previous mechs in the imperial fleet, but the Colossus's fire control system cannot properly aim while the mech is in motion. Although true victory over Rubrum's beasts of war ultimately proved impossible, the empire's Colossus fleet managed to drive back its opponents through sheer force of numbers, a feat the Warrior never accomplished.<#>

Английский:
<id1091513#>Helldiver<#>

<id1091513#>Helldiver<#>

Английский:
<id1091514#>Anticipating that skirmishes would soon arise all across Orience, Militesi officials wracked their brains to devise the most expedient way to deploy troops over great distances. In response, engineers in the Steelworks proposed the creation of an airborne MA. Thanks to recent advances in C-Engine teknology, scientists had no trouble overcoming the great hurdle of making an MA fly. That said, they still struggled with practical issues, like extending the Helldiver's cruising range or maintaining flight stability.[-1_2][-1_2]The Steelworks had only produced a few prototypes when war broke out, but demand for highly mobile units drove factories to begin Helldiver mass production ahead of schedule. As a result, the army officially sanctioned the S-462 Aerial MA before scientists could fix its overheating issues. Nevertheless, the introduction of this high-maneuverability mech still changed the course of the war, and officials dispatched Helldivers alongside mobile air units to relatively weak areas. Unable to combat these new airborne mechs, the dominion suffered great losses in these regions.<#>

<id1091514#>Anticipating that skirmishes would soon arise all across Orience, Militesi officials wracked their brains to devise the most expedient way to deploy troops over great distances. In response, engineers in the Steelworks proposed the creation of an airborne MA. Thanks to recent advances in C-Engine teknology, scientists had no trouble overcoming the great hurdle of making an MA fly. That said, they still struggled with practical issues, like extending the Helldiver's cruising range or maintaining flight stability.[-1_2][-1_2]The Steelworks had only produced a few prototypes when war broke out, but demand for highly mobile units drove factories to begin Helldiver mass production ahead of schedule. As a result, the army officially sanctioned the S-462 Aerial MA before scientists could fix its overheating issues. Nevertheless, the introduction of this high-maneuverability mech still changed the course of the war, and officials dispatched Helldivers alongside mobile air units to relatively weak areas. Unable to combat these new airborne mechs, the dominion suffered great losses in these regions.<#>

Английский:
<id1091515#>Blackburn<#>

<id1091515#>Blackburn<#>

Английский:
<id1091516#>In developing the second aerial MA, engineers borrowed a considerable amount of teknology from the Helldiver, the inspiration for this model. However, they did a complete overhaul of the interior mechanisms and, in turn, succeeded in nearly doubling the Blackburn's maximum output and increasing maximum velocity to 448mph. Moreover, thanks to the advent of more compact C-Engines, the S-497 Airborne MA boasted improved cruising speed and operation time, allowing this MA to cover the entire battlefield with ease.[-1_2][-1_2]At the onset of war, all but a handful of machines were under construction with only one anywhere near completion. That MA was reoutfitted with custom equipment, sanctioned under a new name—the Gabriel—and presented to Brigadier General Qator Bashtar. The general quickly set out to test his new MA in combat with overwhelmingly positive results. The Blackburn, by contrast, did not see its first battle until Colonel Faith piloted the new model in the skirmish at Eibon. Mass production of the airborne MA moved along at a rather slow pace, and there were only fifty-seven functioning units in existence by the end of the war.<#>

<id1091516#>In developing the second aerial MA, engineers borrowed a considerable amount of teknology from the Helldiver, the inspiration for this model. However, they did a complete overhaul of the interior mechanisms and, in turn, succeeded in nearly doubling the Blackburn's maximum output and increasing maximum velocity to 448mph. Moreover, thanks to the advent of more compact C-Engines, the S-497 Airborne MA boasted improved cruising speed and operation time, allowing this MA to cover the entire battlefield with ease.[-1_2][-1_2]At the onset of war, all but a handful of machines were under construction with only one anywhere near completion. That MA was reoutfitted with custom equipment, sanctioned under a new name—the Gabriel—and presented to Brigadier General Qator Bashtar. The general quickly set out to test his new MA in combat with overwhelmingly positive results. The Blackburn, by contrast, did not see its first battle until Colonel Faith piloted the new model in the skirmish at Eibon. Mass production of the airborne MA moved along at a rather slow pace, and there were only fifty-seven functioning units in existence by the end of the war.<#>

Английский:
<id1091517#>Gabriel<#>

<id1091517#>Gabriel<#>

Английский:
<id1091518#>Imperial scientists had long sought to create a high-mobility, flight-capable magitek armor, and they finally succeeded with the Gabriel. Sensing the coming of war, researchers rushed the development of the mech and managed to deploy the device at Togoreth as a test: not of its long-range arsenal, but of its magic barrier. While the Gabriel's magic neutralization capabilities functioned perfectly, the MA's preliminary engine was unable to handle prolonged use. As a result, the Gabriel would periodically overheat, leaving it completely vulnerable to enemy retaliation—much to the frustration of its pilot, Brigadier General Qator Bashtar.<#>

<id1091518#>Imperial scientists had long sought to create a high-mobility, flight-capable magitek armor, and they finally succeeded with the Gabriel. Sensing the coming of war, researchers rushed the development of the mech and managed to deploy the device at Togoreth as a test: not of its long-range arsenal, but of its magic barrier. While the Gabriel's magic neutralization capabilities functioned perfectly, the MA's preliminary engine was unable to handle prolonged use. As a result, the Gabriel would periodically overheat, leaving it completely vulnerable to enemy retaliation—much to the frustration of its pilot, Brigadier General Qator Bashtar.<#>

Английский:
<id1091519#>Gabriel (Omega Model)<#>

<id1091519#>Gabriel (Omega Model)<#>

Английский:
<id1091520#>The bitter taste of defeat still fresh in their mouths, imperial engineers set out to repair and refine the Gabriel so that it could function normally in combat. After making several adjustments to the engine, scientists finally managed to keep the Gabriel from overheating even after extended periods of activity. Moreover, they succeeded in minimizing output transmission loss and maximizing mobility. In spite of these vast improvements, however, the Blackburn was much cheaper and easier to mass produce. Records show that R&D only completed a single model—one that is currently missing in action.<#>

<id1091520#>The bitter taste of defeat still fresh in their mouths, imperial engineers set out to repair and refine the Gabriel so that it could function normally in combat. After making several adjustments to the engine, scientists finally managed to keep the Gabriel from overheating even after extended periods of activity. Moreover, they succeeded in minimizing output transmission loss and maximizing mobility. In spite of these vast improvements, however, the Blackburn was much cheaper and easier to mass produce. Records show that R&D only completed a single model—one that is currently missing in action.<#>

Английский:
<id1091521#>Vajra<#>

<id1091521#>Vajra<#>

Английский:
<id1091522#>This highly mobile land MA was developed alongside the Helldiver and boasts comparable maneuverability despite being unable to fly. The S-391 Heavy Terrain MA was equipped with a high-output C-Engine to ensure excellent performance—but only for a limited time. To combat the issue of short operational periods, the imperial defense squad installed recharging stations around the capital city. Although they were able to solve the Vajra's functionality problems, scientists were unable to minimize the mech's massive manufacturing costs, and they ceased production after creating a trifling three units. Toward the end of the Great War, researchers succeeded in developing a more efficient newer model, code-named the <Q>Vigilante.<Q><#>

<id1091522#>This highly mobile land MA was developed alongside the Helldiver and boasts comparable maneuverability despite being unable to fly. The S-391 Heavy Terrain MA was equipped with a high-output C-Engine to ensure excellent performance—but only for a limited time. To combat the issue of short operational periods, the imperial defense squad installed recharging stations around the capital city. Although they were able to solve the Vajra's functionality problems, scientists were unable to minimize the mech's massive manufacturing costs, and they ceased production after creating a trifling three units. Toward the end of the Great War, researchers succeeded in developing a more efficient newer model, code-named the <Q>Vigilante.<Q><#>

Английский:
<id1091523#>Dâinsleif<#>

<id1091523#>Dâinsleif<#>

Английский:
<id1091524#>The first magitek armor produced exclusively for a l'Cie, the Dâinsleif was also the first Militesi mech equipped with Crystal-jamming capabilities. Scientists in the empire's R&D division incorporated some of the same teknology used in the simultaneously developed Vajra, emphasizing maneuverability over combat performance.[-1_2][-1_2]Eager to test their new MA, the empire deployed the Dâinsleif in their invasion of Akademeia, and its crystal jammer succeeded in cutting the dominion legions off from the source of their magic power. However, Class Zero quickly disposed of the device, and although the Secundus l'Cie Qun'mi managed to reactivate the Dâinsleif, it was no match for Rubrum's legendary cadets.<#>

<id1091524#>The first magitek armor produced exclusively for a l'Cie, the Dâinsleif was also the first Militesi mech equipped with Crystal-jamming capabilities. Scientists in the empire's R&D division incorporated some of the same teknology used in the simultaneously developed Vajra, emphasizing maneuverability over combat performance.[-1_2][-1_2]Eager to test their new MA, the empire deployed the Dâinsleif in their invasion of Akademeia, and its crystal jammer succeeded in cutting the dominion legions off from the source of their magic power. However, Class Zero quickly disposed of the device, and although the Secundus l'Cie Qun'mi managed to reactivate the Dâinsleif, it was no match for Rubrum's legendary cadets.<#>