Technology & Combat Characteristics
The GB-9700 Gundam Belphagor was designed as a Newtype-use mobile suit to defeat other Newtypes. To accomplish this, the Belphagor was equipped with a Flash System like the other United Nations Earth's Gundams. While the pilots of the other Gundams used this system to control Bit Mobile Suits, the pilot of Belphagor used it to achieve a better control over the machine and its weapons. Despite its high performance, safety of its pilot was not taken into consideration, and the mental strain from the special control system and the intense G-forces associated with high mobility can have adverse effects on the pilot.
The Belphagor features a number of special weapons. Its wrists mount a set of heat wires that were intended to destroy bit-type weapons, such as those used by the Space Revolutionary Army's RMSN-008 Bertigo. Its shoulders are equipped with extendable large claws, each mounting a powerful beam saber and a built-in beam cannon. The Gundam Belphagor also has a pair of atomic scissors with heat blades mounted on its thighs. Finally, it features a powerful sonic smasher cannon in its torso. By utilizing various equipment and weapons, the Belphagor could achieve fighting power comparable to that of an entire squadron.
History
Created by the UNE during the 7th Space War, there are not many details known about the Gundam Belphagor. What is known however is the fact, that an unknown number of this Gundam-type worked so well in ground battles, that it prevented the SRA from launching a full-scale invasion of Earth. In the After War era, the Belphagor was used by the New UNE as the basis for their new Gundam models, the NRX-0013 Gundam Virsago and NRX-0015 Gundam Ashtaron.
At least one Gundam Belphagor survived until AW 0024, when it was found by a group of Vultures. This Belphagor was later piloted by a mysterious pilot named Kai, who used it to fight against the Vultures. By using the mask-like N System in his possession, Kai was able to unleash the full capabilities of the Belphagor. However, the N System was later damaged, and this led to Kai having difficulties fully utilizing the Belphagor.
