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I saw this in a singapur forum while googling around http://www.kaskus.us/showthread.php?p=345871121.

So I am sharing it here. It has HUGE spoilers for the anime since all this comes from the LN.

I will appreciate if Mods decide to move it to the LN section if they think it is too spoilerish.

So, here comes a few stats:

Spoiler for Ichika`s Byakku Shiki:

Byakku Shiki (白式 - literal translation is 'Type White')

Byakku Shiki is the personal IS of Orimura Ichika, developed by Japanese Government.

Although initially estimated as 3rd Gen IS test-type, it is later revealed that Byakku Shiki is (at least partially) a 4th Gen. conceptual IS. it was originally designed with the goal of utilizing One Off ability without having to proceed to 2nd Form, but it was discarded when a serious defect was discovered, rendering the IS inoperable.

Sinonono Tabane then acquired it through unknown route, and apparently fixed the defect. She also further customized Byakku Shiki by installing experimental Fold-Out armor on its weapon, Yukihira Type2, using it as a 4th Gen. IS test bed.

The basic armament (officially called Preset) of BS is a Yukihira Type2, a blade designed for CQC. It is later revealed that Yukihira Type2 is at least partially equipped with Fold-Out apparatus, a prototype of Fold-Out armor which is the prominent characteristic of 4th Gen. IS.
※ Yukihira is the name of similar blade Chihuyu used in the past.

Since 4th Gen. IS utilizes all available slots in order to be initially equipped with One Off ability, it is incapable of utilizing Equalizer.

Byakku Shiki is equipped with One Off ability named Reiraku Byakkuya(零落白夜 - a rough literal translation being 'white night of downfall')

This ability enables Byakku Shiki a special attribute - It could negate the effect of anything consist of energy (the kinds that does not have physical body.)

The most important point is that by activating this ability, Byakku Shiki can completely bypass the opponent's IS shield. Since the attack would not be weakened by IS shield (which is the key defense in every IS) a single direct it is often enough to force opposing IS to activate Absolute Barrier, effectively rendering it energy-depleted.

However, this ability does not come without a heavy cost. Activation of this ability requires vast amount of energy (which is much more than an IS can continuously supply) so in order to maintain the ability, additional energy has to be converted from its own shield.

When activated, Fold-Out apparatus opens up on Yukihira Type2, producing an energy-field with One Off attribute superimposed on the physical blade.

Since the Fold-Out armor in Byakku Shiki was installed when the technology was still in experimental stage, it does not benefit from the full capability of Fold-Out armor, and its application is limited to offensive role only.

Byakku Shiki is also capable of executing Ignition Boost, a high velocity charge which is usually followed by critical blow from One Off enabled Yukihira Type2.
When activated, the exhaust from thruster is absorbed inside a nozzle chamber and pressurized before being released, enabling a sudden burst of speed.

Spoiler for Second Shift info. Volume 5 data:

Byakku Shiki undergoes 2nd Shift shortly after Houki acquires AkiTsubaki. in the resulting 2nd Form named Byakku Shiki : Setsura, it is equipped with a multi-purpose unit (named Setsura, hence the name of 2nd Form) which has multiple functions including a large caliber charged particle cannon, an energy claw for CQC, and an energy shield with One Off attribute.

In its 2nd Form, Byakku Shiki also gains increase in mobility through addition of 4 large wing thrusters, enabling it to execute Double Ignition Boost.

Spoiler for Cecilia`s Blue Tears:

Blue Tears is a 3rd Gen. prototype IS developed in UK, with emphasis on Pilot Controlled Remote Intercept Drone - the official name is 'Blue Tears,' but is often referred as its nickname 'Bits'

Basic armament is Blue Tears system package which consists of 6 pieces of interceptor drones, 4 of which are armed with optical weapon with 2 armed with missile warhead.

It is also equipped with Starlight Mk.III, a medium-range laser rifle, and Interceptor, a pair of short blades designed for close quarter defense as Equalizer.

Since the Blue Tears system requires high level of concentration from pilot, activation of 'Bits' greatly restricts the mobility of IS if the pilot skill is not up to the task. However, experienced pilot is capable of controlling several Bits and IS simultaneously without apparent limitation. Also, the skill of the pilot is directly proportional to the performance of Bits, such as accuracy of onboard weapon and complexity of its movement.

The Bits, both laser and missile type, has limited ammunition onboard, which could be replenished by docking with IS. It cannot, however, regenerate if damaged or destroyed, and remain so unless repaired by recovery process.

Spoiler for Rin`s Shenlon:

Senron (甲龍 - literal translation is 'Armored Dragon')

Senron is Rin's personal IS, provided by Chinese government.

Being a 3rd generation prototype IS, it is optimized for CQC, and is equipped Souten Gagetsu(雙天牙月), a pair of Chinese scimitar which could be combined to double-bladed form.
(※ Not to be confused with the term double-edged. Double-blades mean a weapon with blades on both ends, with hilt between them.)

It is also equipped with Ryuhow (龍砲 - literal translation is Dragon Cannon), a state of the art Shock Cannon utilizing 3rd Gen. technology, a spherical device floating above each shoulder that forms a barrel by compressing nearby space and shoot out the resulting shockwave as projectile.

The trajectory is linear, but because both the barrel and projectile are invisible, taking evasive action effectively is a challenge for opponent.

Due to the nature of the projectile, it is most effective at close range, and begins to lose its effectiveness as the range increases.