Technology & Combat Characteristics
The GNX-U02X Masurao was built and completed at a rapid pace; it was then further enhanced and remodeled as time was available, being reborn as the GNX-Y901TW Susanowo. The major differences that set the Susanowo apart from the Masurao are the equipping of a GN Condenser on the back, the mounting of a gauntlet on the left arm, a new built-in beam cannon called "Tri-Punisher", and the switch from beam-based GN Beam Sabers to the solid blade-type Enhanced Sabers. The Susanowo also has another new weapon in the form of GN Claws mounted in the waist side binders, larger head antennas, and several parts of its body were painted in different colors from the Masurao's. The model number, "GNX-Y901TW", was officially assigned to the Susanowo to reflect its status as the prototype machine of the ESF Forces' next mainstay mobile suit after the GNX-704T Ahead.
The Susanowo also doubled as Mr. Bushido's custom machine, just like the Masurao, with its main weapons being a pair of Enhanced Sabers to match his preference for close combat. Named "Shiranui" and "Unryu", these solid blade swords have the added ability to deploy beams on the surface of their blades, and can also combine into a twin-edged form called "Souten". This GN Condenser is also said to have enabled the use of the Tri-Punisher, a large beam cannon with three muzzles, one hidden in the abdomen and two others in the shoulders. However, the enlargement of the head antennas improved the Susanowo's GN Particles control capabilities.
History
Please see Mr. Bushido's page for the combat history of Susanowo.