Technology & Combat Characteristics
When the GT-9600 Gundam Leopard was heavily damaged in battle against the NRX-010 Gable, it was repaired and upgraded by Kid Salsamille with heavier firepower and a new paint job. The inner arm Gatling has been replaced by the twin beam cylinder, a pair of beam firearms that fold over both forearms when in use and are stored on the backpack when not in use. The missiles previously stored in the right shoulder was removed and replaced by a missile pod mounted to the side of the left shoulder. The suit also gained several other new weaponry and can still mount an optional missile pod on the lower left leg. The Leopard Destroy retained the set of rollers in its feet for high speed movements on the ground, and also has the option of combining with the aft section of the GS-9900 G-Falcon, granting it flight capability.
History
The Gundam Leopard Destroy was first fielded by the crew of the Freeden during their raid on a Newtype Research Facility operated by the New United Nations Earth. It engaged multiple New UNE units before the facility was destroyed and the Freeden left the area to conduct another operation. Later, the Gundam Leopard Destroy was briefly captured by the New UNE after the Freeden was destroyed, but was quickly recovered by the North American Resistance Force under the command of Carris Nautilus. The Gundam was returned to Roybea Loy and became part of the mobile suit compliment of the Freeden II as it took part in the 8th Space War.