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Additional rumor report about the new Adarna:

Spoiler for The 214-2/3/4-A - I1 Adarna Equalizers:

As new standards for Tech Demonstrators began to pile up, the Adarna, being the last of the First Generation Demonstrators to shift, had a huge order to fill. After exhaustive planning and proposal reviews, it was decided to give the IS what would be the most extensive and currently largest collection of Equalizer Sets ever created. A total of 9 sets were created, 8 for dealing with with a specific types of equalizers and modules being tested and one “universal mount” as it’s muti-tech demonstrator/representation.

Spoiler for A1: White:

The Basic and Default Equalizer Set. This is where most basic testing, demonstration and matches are done in- and as such, the IS has no weapon or improvement modules pre-installed. But it has the advantage of being able to call out and use any other IS equipment- and since the unit is in the Academy at the moment- it does have the advantage. But one has to be weary of fitting the various modules and equalizers, as it has a finite limit on equipment load- in short, you can’t fit everything that you want at the same time- there is a set limit.

Bus Slots:
High: 4
Middle: 6
Low: 6
Rig: 3

Spoiler for B1: Red:

This Appropriately colored set was designed to test speed and maneuverability modules. In trial runs, it has maintained its status as the top air-superiority IS. But due to the insane speeds and turns it can execute, most ranged weapons asides from missiles, high velocity guns and beams are not allowed, and it’s speed-augmented melee capability is reminiscent of it’s previous “Rainbow Wing” attack.

Bus Slots:
High: 3
Middle: 5
Low: 4
Rig: 3

Spoiler for C1: Orange:

The “little sister” of the Blue Equalizer Set, it sets the IS to specialize in short-medium reach ranged weapons. The joints are equipped with servos that enable additional weight loading and improved reflexes and movement. It does easily fall prey to tough defenses and long ranged attacks.

Bus Slots:
High: 2
Middle: 5
Low: 3
Rig: 3

Spoiler for D1: Yellow:

A melee oriented Equalizer Set, bearing heaver servos than the Orange, enabling higher striking power and weight load but at the cost of reflexes. It can handle every melee weapon in the IS Arsenal as effective as it’s intended/host unit. It shares weakness with melee attackers in general.

Bus Slots:
High: 2
Middle: 4
Low: 6
Rig: 3

Spoiler for E1: Green:

One of the more novel Equalizers in use, as it deals more with support than actual combat. It is by default equipped with 2x hand-wield-able lower arm + 2x shoulder mounted “Nightingale” Repair Beam Guns, an experimental support module that enables the user to do one of three things; the remote repair/recharging/restoration of a targeted IS’ shields, or to repair any damage to the actual armor by remotely activating the repair mechanism of the armor, or merely sending the energy to remotely recharge any energy reservoir the IS may have. But due to the nature of the beam and the problems to sending energy by air, the range of the beams is quite limited. Asides from the Repair Beams, it can also mount various experimental equipment that are labelled “Utility Support”, such as Remote Hyper-Sensor Links, ECCM Casters and Secondary Targeting Annexes. However, the very nature of this set is the reason why it is banned from Matches- in addition to being useless- or rather helpful to the enemy, it almost goes against the very goal of the match- the elimination of the opponent’s shielding.

Bus Slots:
High: 0 - as the slots are pre-fitted.
Middle: 6 - the first 2/8 are pre-fitted
Low: 2
Rig: 3

Spoiler for F1: Blue:

Made for testing long reach ranged weapons, its Hyper-Sensor system enables live weapons tracking calculations and predictive sensing of targets, thus becoming one of the best long-ranged IS out there. But as with ranged fighters, it is almost incapable of fighting off melee attackers if equipped incorrectly. It is also vulnerable when firing some of the heavier weapons as it needs to stop to aim and shoot- unlike some if not most IS that can aim and shoot on the fly.

Bus Slots:
High: 3
Middle: 5
Low: 5
Rig: 3

Spoiler for G1: Indigo:

A defense-oriented Equalizer Set that bears the largest amounts of shielding of any IS ever made, It can fit various defensive modules and equipment that improves various attributes of the shielding. And with such shield capacity, it is no wonder that it can also perform Barrier Cancel for a longer time- and some speculate that with the right modules, it can sustain Barrier Cancel almost, if not indefinitely- though it has not been proven. But then the more shield modules are fitted, the less room for offense and speed.

Bus Slots:
High: 3
Middle: 8
Low: 5
Rig: 3

Spoiler for H1: Violet:

An Equalizer set that it tailored for equipment that are designed to impede (reduce an active attribute w/o disabling- such as slowing down a target) another IS. It is by default equipped with an experimental speed reduction module called a “Webber”, which ensnares the target IS in an energy web that reduces its speed- but not able to entangle the pilot as what a real web should do. It can also fit so-called “Sensor Dampeners”, which reduce the capability of the target’s hyper-sensor and “Guidance Disruptors”, which impede the guidance systems of any guided weapon, such as missiles on in some cases, remote control bits like [Blue Tears]’. The High Core Strain of these modules limits what other offensive modules this set can bring along- and as such only an SMG or smaller gun and a beam dagger are the only weapons the set can bring along, without making the core unstable and be damaged in the process.

Bus Slots:
High: 2
Middle: 4
Low: 2
Rig: 3

Spoiler for I1: Black:

The most advanced and Electronically Stable of the Equalizers. This is used in the research and demonstration of Electronic Warfare and Covert Ops- where it’s equipped cloak is almost seamless and it’s improved electronics can mount a variety of ECM modules, like Directed Sensor Jammers to Jammer Pulse Burst Modules. It also features a trail/wake-less flight system, as an additional blanket of safety from detection while cloaked. But on the flip side, it has a relatively slow speed while under cloak and would rather need cover to improve it’s chances.

Bus Slots:
High: 4
Middle: 6
Low: 4
Rig: 3

Spoiler for About the Equalizer Bus Slots and Fitting:

Bus Slots:
High: A Maximum of 4 can be active on an unit, as they represent the user’s hands and arms, where they can hold weapons and equip deploy shields.

Middle: A Max of 8 can be active on a unit, and they are usually demarcated as the following: L/R shoulders, L/R waist, U/L back and U/L Front- though they are not followed. Shoulder and body mounted weapons are part of the Middle Bus Group, as well as other shield-oriented defense and active speed boosting Equalizer Modules.

Low: Up to 6 can be active at a time, as they usually represent the feet-leg-hip area of the unit. Foot/leg/hip mounted weapons are usually fit into these slots- and the occasional ground mobility module.

Rig: Each Equalizer Set has 3 of such Rig Bus Slots. These are usually fitted with system improvement modules that enhance the effectiveness of the equipped modules and equalizers.

Note: weapons that come in pairs/multiples when mounted/equipped, such as [Shenlong]’s Twin Cannons and Spear or [Blue Tears]’ Wings and Bits only consume a single bus slot- as they are treated as a single equalizer/module, but limitations on handling are imposed.

And as with Rumor Reports, these are not official until actual evidence is shown.