Gundam AGE Mecha, Weapons, and Technology

[casval cehack]

Originally Posted by bio9205

Technically it's only piloted by a single pilot. Flit's just in for the ride. I don't remember Allelujah folding his arms and leaning over to talk to Marie in the Harute, hmm?

They have a comm for that purpose. The G-Cepter (and the future wears) having an option of being piloted or remotely controlled do offer more battle scenarios. Kinda relieved that the managed to bring the other pilot on the same cockpit, unlike on the ZZ (when atleast one stays on the twin rifle).

[j0x]

ill quote a youtube comment

I see what sunrise did there.. Age1= Rx-78-2, Age2= Zeta Gundam, Age3= ZZ Gundam XD

[SonicSP]

Originally Posted by LoweGear

So it turns out that the Sigmasis Rifle isn't DODS technology at all. It's actually a miniaturized Photon Blaster Cannon.

Also, AGE-3 has the most impressive intro of the three Gundams, which quite frankly is awesome

Haven't watched the episode yet.

Does it actually produce the DODS spiral effect like in the promo pics though? That's sort of important in determining on how much of a DODS effect it does, since that's what DODS basically do (doing a spinning drill to increase penetrative power). If the weapon does produce the same spinning effect, then it's essentially using DODS mechanism integrated to the weapon to a certain extent even if it also integrates the Photon Blaster technology into it.

[LoweGear]

Originally Posted by SonicSP

Haven't watched the episode yet.

Does it actually produce the DODS spiral effect like in the promo pics though?

From the episode, no it doesn't. It really does act like the Diva's Photon Blaster, right down to the sound it makes before firing.

[kiak666]

Originally Posted by SonicSP

Haven't watched the episode yet.

Does it actually produce the DODS spiral effect like in the promo pics though? That's sort of important in determining on how much of a DODS effect it does, since that's what DODS basically do (doing a spinning drill to increase penetrative power). If the weapon does produce the same spinning effect, then it's essentially using DODS mechanism integrated to the weapon to a certain extent even if it also integrates the Photon Blaster technology into it.

If I remember correctly, the beam effect doesn't have the drill effect of the DODS. Instead it resembles the Photon Blaster of the Diva (Flit even says that it was based on the Photon Blaster.)

[SonicSP]

In that case, it really is just a miniaturized Photon Blaster afterall. I'm guessing that the Fortress and Orbital weapons would probably act similar. Wonder whether they attempted to hoodwink us like the did with Raphael's Drive.

Also, I'm hearing that they've romanized it as SigMaxiss.

[bio9205]

In the subs on Gundam Info it was more like Sigmaxxis.

[Arabesque]

I really love how Flit decided to stop with trying to improve the DODS technology after the Hyper DODS Rifle and just went to equipping an Anti-Warship Photon Beam to an MS. Only the best for his one Grandkid!

I heard about generous grandfathers but this is ridiculous

I think that's the one area where I think the 3 generation skip really comes through and helps with the Tech aspect of the series. It's pretty logical that miniaturizing a Warship class beam canon is going to take a hell of a long time in trying to construct, plan and ensure it's safe for usage and doable, so the 50 years gap it had taken seems pretty sound. It does make me wonder what that will make of the Diva though, since while I assume it's Photon Beam Canon is going to be more powerful than the AGE-3, it's still must be pretty outdated and the AGE-3 has more tactical use for the Canon now.

I do feel a bit sad that we have to say good bye to the DODS tech tho

Spoiler for Also, has to be said:

Originally Posted by GN0010 Nosferatu

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__...g-danazine.jpg

All of my boners.

Pun sooooooo intended.

Originally Posted by Kuroi Hadou

At Nos' request.

... Did you really have to do that?

[casval cehack]

I wondering about the Sigmaxxis effectiveness on one of those vegan assault ships, after overmatching the Defurse and Danajin (whose armor was shown capable of reentry).

The old DODS tech is still being used on the Adeles that complement the Clanche units. Maybe it has been upgraded to the Hyper DODS standard; still effective on the Dorados and Gafrans in the battlefield.

How many battlestars the Diva earned by now?

[Arabesque]

The Diva is probably the most decorated battleship in the Federation by now, with 60+ years of service in some of the most crucial battles against the Vagans. Hmm, I suppose that might shed a bit of light on what they want to do with Natoli's character? (Asem Mk.II storyline?)

I checked, and it looks like your right. They are still using the DODS tech on the older mecha, which makes sense, though even if they upgraded them to Hyper DODS, the Adeles just continue to suck

Something I had been thinking about the AGE-2 Pirate wear, what if that was Madorna Jr. custom wear? I mean Asem had assumed Wolf's place by now, and I think he might have been in touch with Madorna's workshop like Wolf had been (for the simulator and what not) so after his apparent death, he decided to go to him and have him rebuild (or build, if the AGE-2 was captured and converted to the Vagan one we see in the opening) and Madorna Jr. decided to make a more illegal looking.

[Nivek von Beldo]

Originally Posted by GN0010 Nosferatu

I don't know what the hell this thing is....

Spoiler for spoiler:

But it looks intense.

AGE-0 as Ezelcant Personal MS CONFIRMED

[PzIVf3]

That Crossbone Ripoff.

Spoiler for Crossbone Gundam Gif:

I have a instinct that F-91 look alike has a head gun from ZZ

[casval cehack]

Originally Posted by Arabesque

The Diva is probably the most decorated battleship in the Federation by now, with 60+ years of service in some of the most crucial battles against the Vagans. Hmm, I suppose that might shed a bit of light on what they want to do with Natoli's character? (Asem Mk.II storyline?)

I checked, and it looks like your right. They are still using the DODS tech on the older mecha, which makes sense, though even if they upgraded them to Hyper DODS, the Adeles just continue to suck

Something I had been thinking about the AGE-2 Pirate wear, what if that was Madorna Jr. custom wear? I mean Asem had assumed Wolf's place by now, and I think he might have been in touch with Madorna's workshop like Wolf had been (for the simulator and what not) so after his apparent death, he decided to go to him and have him rebuild (or build, if the AGE-2 was captured and converted to the Vagan one we see in the opening) and Madorna Jr. decided to make a more illegal looking.

To think that the Diva is much much older than Natoli. Such fine ship has probably been rehabilitated and modernized again. I remember they added a new ventral catapult (rarely used) for Age-2 during the 2nd chapter. Maybe submersible capability (based on the current AU trend) or a HYPER photon cannon?

Madorna Jr. must have been exhilarated when asked to make a pirate themed custom MS, if that was the case.

Speaking of simulators, the old MS head sized Age simulator has been miniaturized to a console sized (judging by Flit's gift box) and living room friendly hardware by Kio's time. Flit picked the best floor speakers and custom chair too.

[Nivek von Beldo]

Originally Posted by casval cehack

To think that the Diva is much much older than Natoli. Such fine ship has probably been rehabilitated and modernized again. I remember they added a new ventral catapult (rarely used) for Age-2 during the 2nd chapter. Maybe submersible capability (based on the current AU trend) or a HYPER photon cannon?

Madorna Jr. must have been exhilarated when asked to make a pirate themed custom MS, if that was the case.

Speaking of simulators, the old MS head sized Age simulator has been miniaturized to a console sized (judging by Flit's gift box) and living room friendly hardware by Kio's time. Flit picked the best floor speakers and custom chair too.

But that Gift box is as hueg as a Xbox... but still now all have logic so far. So Kio is Usso Ewin 2.0.

[atilim]

Originally Posted by Nivek von Beldo

AGE-0 as Ezelcant Personal MS CONFIRMED

Indeed it looks like a gundam except the eye's are different.

Not sure about the Age system but I don't think it will mater that much. Kind of disappointed in the lack use of the age system, the only thing the Age system is being used are new weapon packs.

EditL

NVm the eyes of the Vagan gundam is exactly the same, except they can close and open it for some weird reason.

[GN0010 Nosferatu]

Originally Posted by Nivek von Beldo

AGE-0 as Ezelcant Personal MS CONFIRMED

Shit...they don't leave much to surprises us with do they?

[GN0010 Nosferatu]

Looks like a new Vagan MS has escaped our sights, but not anymore.

[PzIVf3]

Battle simulator w/ surround speaker

Spoiler for PS 4:

Grand pa I want some high definition 360 degree monitor.

[Revolutionist]

How do we even know that's the AGE-0 much less Ezelcant's personal unit?

I'd say his wife has more chances of being the pilot than he does, or hell even that moe chick shown with Zeheart could be the pilot.

Either way Flit is in for some mind rape when that thing shows up.

[SonicSP]

Originally Posted by PzIVf3

Battle simulator w/ surround speaker

Spoiler for PS 4:

Grand pa I want some high definition 360 degree monitor.

And he basically got it.

Originally Posted by Revolutionist

How do we even know that's the AGE-0 much less Ezelcant's personal unit?

I'd say his wife has more chances of being the pilot than he does, or hell even that moe chick shown with Zeheart could be the pilot.

Either way Flit is in for some mind rape when that thing shows up.

We have confirmed neither to my knowledge. I don't see anyone calling it the AGE-0 but one person.