There is something in the training and sellection method of the team I've found odd. In that they happen to be up against a specific type of enemy- basically a large horde of AMF shielded drones. I can well envision that the standard units the TSAB use don't stand a chance against them. A machine that negates the most powerful weapons, camp and snipe at distance, are legion and probably willing to suicide themselves make terrible opponents.
The mobile unit assembled is a tactical shift, imo. If the common TSAB mage or even Velka knight is equal to Nanoha at the start of the series, it's pretty clear that having basic protection and rifle will not fare too well against AMF gadgets. On the other end of the spectrum, super units are probably too few- not to mention that a nuclear option like Nanoha isn't the appropriate response
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In SUbaru, there is the option to close in using speed and mobility, then finish off on raw physical strength. Her gauntlet is like a power fist, anything that can drag and toss several hundred kg of weight across a room is pretty dangerous. The anti magic barrier doesn't appear to be a very good physical barrier
Teana's most useful weapon isn't her gun, it's stealth and deception. Her homing sniper bullet is just an afterthought. Where speed and power fail, putting your heavy under invisible cloak and using decoys confused even Nanoha. There's probably another reason she got chosen, should any of the captains be engaged or incapacitated, this girl probably has a plan to extract the juniors from the field with minimal casualties.
Erio? Meatshield is a pretty apt description. I doubt his offensive power is even halfway close to the frontliners, but he can take a hit. It appears his purpose also includes light calvary, that and a single minded specialisation in landing critical attacks. It's probably why he stays so close to Caro, the moment the enemy shows weakness he gets a power boost, loads cartridge then hangs on for a wild ride. >_<
Caro is an interesting one. When standard power fails then the option to immediately raise everyone's game becomes very attractive. In the last episode, the mid-boss gadget was effectively disarmed by dragon fire even though the shielding was still intact. In a single move the girl went from mostly harmless to giant threat. The contradiction is amazing, Caro is the team's weakest link and should probably be removed first. Hurt the girl and everyone will have to scramble to save her. She is also the largest store of potential power [does Fried have a limiter? somehow I don't think so
] amongst the juniors.
Which leads to ep 6 with Vita. The mobile team's sort of fight is more close and physical when considering the opposition. It's not power that determines the victor, but endurance and durability. A uniform improvement in taking a hit from the mistress of Hard Hitting is likely to be on the training menu.
I feel sorry for the crew now
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