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Since I was bored, might as well toss in a conceptual IS unit

Spoiler for "Metatron" Revive Custom:

Codename: Metatron
Base Model: Revive-Class MP IS
General Model Number: MP-2-PM-1162-SCRS-A1
Country of Sovereign: Unknown
Holder: Prototech LLC, a small Private IS Technologies/Service Group. Made up Disgruntled EX-Dunois Employees
Standby Form: Unknown
Current Assigned Pilot: Elena Zobel-Lopez-Tan
Type: Multi-Purpose/Role/Mission IS
Combat Profile: Adaptive

Basically a very heavily modified and personalized Revive IS unit, the “Metatron Revive” as it is known, was once an attempt by the Dunois Group to create a Third Generation IS based on pre-existing frames- namely the highly successful Second Generation Rafale Revive-Class General Use IS. But as luck and bureaucracy had it, the team that was developing it, along with the unit, were scrapped due to the unyielding pressure that was placed on them- just as they were about to hit on a breakthrough that would pave a new path for the “Third Generation Concept”.

“Proteus” as this multi-national team was called, decided that they had enough of the “Tradtional French Style” of corporate pressuring and meddling and decided to provide their expertise to anyone who can afford them at ‘reasonable’ prices- under the name “ProtoTech LLC”. And so they began their “world tour of sorts”, providing their knowledge to whoever can pay them- including the Dunois’ own rivals in France and some of the Germans who Developed Laura’s IS unit. Eventually, after sometime, they had acquired enough funds to continue their postponed development and settled into an undisclosed Asian Country- one that had low material and labor costs, but as close to Japan as possible but not in Red countries like China and North Korea. Rumor has it that they settled in the Vietnam-Thailand Area, as sightings would have it.

Spoiler for Techbabble : Basic overview:

And so they began to complete the concept that they had thought of since the beginning of the “Proteus” project, the “Strategic Combat Reconfiguration System”. This system was inspired by previous and current systems that used multiple (sets of) equalizers to tailor to whatever situation presents. Basically, instead of using “another frame” to allow modules and equalizers to be used, it instead expanded on the Revive’s modularity and took it to the next logical step. Instead of just being able to fit whatever on the basic (even the Custom II- Charlotte’s unit) Revive’s limited number of bus slots (though the Custom II had an impressive bus layout for a modified Common Use IS), the concept it built around the core pilot and frame, and a series of “Subsystems”, basically “expansion” parts of the Frame that each give it specific properties and capabilities, as well as bus slots to fit modules and equalizers on. While its Bus Layout mirrors that of the Philippine Adarna IS, it does not have any of the 3 “Rig” Bus Slots, as the 5 “Subsystem” Slots already do the role of the Rig Slots and the modules that are equipped on them.

The Subsystems that go into these Subsystem Slots are defined into the following areas:

Integrity: Systems that are directly connected with the core frame and basically form the interface between the pilot and the other parts. It also concerns the generation and control of power for the other subsystems and modules/equalizers, as well as dictates how much power load the whole IS unit can sustain. Be wary when fitting power-hungry modules and equalizers, as it may cause the energy reserves to deplete and/or the unit incapable of operating the equipment, if the wrong subsystem is fitted.

Sensory: Systems that are linked with the Hyper-Sensor that define its capabilities, allowing sensor enhancements and modules to upgrade its senses- tailoring it to any situation. It also sets the capability of the unit to deal in and defend against Electronic Warfare. It also sets the electronic load the unit can sustain, meaning that you need to keep track of anything on the unit that makes calculations- or a mistake in fitting may cause the IS equivalent of a CPU Overload/Hang.

Mobility: Systems that define how the IS moves across the field, and also sets adjustments to mobility enhancing modules so that they can work efficiently. Take note that the IS can only have a single “format” of movement each time, so don’t think of crossing ground maneuverability and HiMAT, as not only it is preposterous, it is too much- as the first two Subsystem groups and the fixed slot/s would dictate the limit. It is much better to stick a single format of movement and take advantage of it.

Defensive: Systems that deal with protecting the Unit and the pilot using it and improves any defensive modules and equalizers that are fitted. Take note that the more you invest in a defensive shift, the less offense you can deal out and vice versa. Fitting is limited by how much Power and Electronic Load the IS has at the moment- by means of the Integrity and Sensory System and any active items.

Offensive: Systems that talk to other IS in combat (if you know what i meant by that). It optimizes the capabilities of whatever weapons it is equipped with. Be careful as some Equalizers are incompatible or unable to harness the properties of specific subsystems and what you can have on your hands at the moment are dictated by the Power and Electronic Load, as well as the number of (typical) High Bus Slots that are open.

It is reported that for every Subsystem Group, there are about 4 Subsystems each, bringing the grand mind-boggling total of 3125 possible configurations for the Metatron, giving it almost universal capability- only what are equipped and the pilot’s skills are the major factor. Or, that we might be simply exaggerating and putting random numbers to make people go swirly. If one thinks that shifting Subsystems would be a quick operation, you are proven wrong. Due to the rush to develop and field the Reconfiguration System, it was never planned on how to shift on the fly, and thus the IS needs to be docked on a stand or in Standby/Closed Form to change out subsystems- this presents a challenge to the user, as she needs to plan ahead on what subsystems to be used in a given situation- though it has been said that they are planning to integrate the Core Frame into the proposed “on-the-fly shift”.

As to how this unique IS ended up in the hands of the Philippine IS Selection Runner-Up, the details are extremely murky, but rumor has it that connections between her Family and ProtoTech LLC made this deal possible- it may be for another matter entirely.