Technology & Combat Characteristics

One of the new Gundams deployed by Celestial Being in AD 2312, the Cherudim Gundam was developed as the successor to the GN-002 Gundam Dynames and specialized in long-range shooting. The Cherudim's attack power, shooting accuracy, and other basic performances had been enhanced compared to its predecessor. Features inherited from the Dynames included a Sniper Mode for long-range shooting, a rifle-shaped shooting scope in the cockpit, and the use of an AI-equipped robot, Haro, to assist Lockon Stratos in operating the mobile suit. Like the Dynames, the Cherudim's armament included weapons to handle combat in other ranges besides long-range, however major changes were made to its melee combat and defensive armament. The Cherudim was also able to use its Trans-Am System more effectively for shooting, and would not suffer as much from the system's drawbacks.

The Cherudim's basic design focused on 'Precision Shooting', with special attention paid to the mobile suit's body layout so as to protect its sensor functions. GN Particles could interfere with radar and radio waves, but when deployed around a mobile suit at a high concentration, they could also affect the machine's precision shooting, so dispersal of these particles might be halted during precision shooting. This design was because the Gundams were capable of flying and floating in the air through the use of GN Particles. This was done in consideration of the subtle effect on space caused by the topological defect within the GN Drive.

When required, the Cherudim could activate Trans-Am System to enhance its thrust and defensive capabilities, as well as increase its output by three-fold for a limited time. This system also enabled the Cherudim to use the Holoscreen for ultra-precision shooting. There was also an alternate configuration of the Cherudim known as the GN-006/SA Cherudim Gundam SAGA that was designed for base infiltration mission. After the final battle with A-Laws and the Innovators, the heavily damaged Cherudim was rebuilt as the Cherudim Gundam SAGA and assigned to the support team, Fereshte.

History

For Cherudim Gundam's exploits, please go to Lockon Stratos's page.