Technology & Combat Characteristics

The standard MS-08TX Efreet was highly prized for its excellent performance, and the limited number of units which were produced were often converted into experimental prototypes. Despite being a close combat mobile suit, one such Efreet was modified for the use of Noisy Fairy Squadron member Helena Hegel and honed into a guerrilla sniper unit. It shares many of the design features and technology developed for the MS-08TX/N Efreet Nacht at Odessa, such as the removal of the air vents on the chest to better hide its heat signature, and twin boosters on the legs to increase its mobility. As a result of these features, it becomes difficult for the enemy to detect the Efreet Jäger's movements, allowing it to quickly reposition in a hectic battlefield and, if necessary, engage in close combat. A new dedicated physical sniper rifle was also designed for the Efreet Jäger, which is capable of switching ammunition types to make it capable of anti-aircraft interception, and a foldable knee pad to increase stability when kneeling to steady aim. Though it is not exactly well-rounded, because of its versatility the Efreet Jäger could perform in many situations, from close combat to sniping, which fit Helena Hegel's new fighting style and the demands the changing tides of war had brung.

History

A number of modifications to Helena Hegel's MS-08TX Efreet were thought up by fellow Noisy Fairy Squadron member Mia Brinkman after observing her fighting in it, also taking into consideration her past with the MS-06L Zaku II Sniper Type to create a versatile unit for close combat and sniping. Mia and Irmela Gruber's overhaul, which also took advantage of refits for the Efreet already developed at Odessa, was ready by the end of November and Helena Hegel would spend the rest of the war piloting the MS-08TX[NF] Efreet Jäger.