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Originally Posted by HunterRequiem
The guren pretty much does one thing: deal an instant, fatal blow to a single KF, and it does it quite well. So far, Zero has used this to his advantage, employing the Guren to take on the Lancelot and other high-risk, high-value targets. Employing it against a group of Sutherlands would probably be one of the worst situations you could put it in (that does happen, mind you, but in situations like that, the Guren's abilities do not really shine...it simply becomes an overkill machine that does the same thing, over and over.) If Britania comes up with any shiny new KFs, the guren is the KF to take them on.
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On the contrary, Guren can match the speed of the Lancelot -- even Suzaku recognizes and notices this. It may seem to be a 1-on-1 machine because, well, it can only obliterate a unit at a time with its arm [as opposed to the Lancelot having 4 very speedy, versatile and strong Slash Harkens; VARIS; and those 2 red swords], but at least it could evade a group of KFs with its speed, warranting the Guren enough time for it to survive until back-up arrives.
And one of the unseen advantages of the Guren is that it is piloted by Karen, a very loyal and trusted comrade of Zero. Remember in ep 17, when Lelouch was too appalled to give the orders to finally defeat Lancelot? She only waits for Zero's command; she never recklessly heads into a battle without Zero's word. For sure, Zero/Lelouch, as a leader, wouldn't leave an important unit at a disadvantage, hence choosing Karen, whom Zero trusts not to fail, as the Guren's pilot.
Maybe we should add Orange-kun to this poll?
Schneizel really does come up with all the craziest experimental subjects. First Lancelot, then the Avalon and Gawain, and now a half-cyborg human in the form of Orange-kun. What's next?
