A.G.W.S.

A.G.W.S., short for Anti-Gnosis Weapon System, are mobile weapons from the Xenosaga series. As the name implies, A.G.W.S. units are deployed as a measure to combat the Gnosis phenomenon. As such, they are designed at a smaller scale than their multi-purpose counterpart, the A.M.W.S. units, at about 4-5 meters tall to account for the Gnosis' range of mobility. Additionally, each A.G.W.S. unit is equipped with a D.S.S.S. sensor.
As a tradeoff to their size, they cannot be fitted with internal engines, much less a Vessel of Anima. However, thanks to the transmit generator within each A.G.W.S., the crafts themselves are able to function indefinitely, as long as the power source their transmit generators are connected to is still functional. Unfortunately, as a result of this design, A.G.W.S. can only be piloted within a limited range. 
==Known A.G.W.S. types==
===AG Series===
The AG Series, developed by Hyams Heavy Industries, is the type provided to the Galaxy Federation military. AG series models are characterized by a large cylinder at their chassis' midsection for rotating the torso separately from their legs. All AG Series models have their D.S.S.S. sensors located on their chassis' chest.
AG-01	The AG-01 is the base form of the AG series. It has a basic, humanoid silhouette and cylindrical propulsion mechanisms located at the back of its waist. It is the most commonly seen A.G.W.S.. 	
AG-02	The AG-02 has a similar silhouette to the AG-01, save for the singular horn-like protrusion on its head and the wing-like propulsion mechanism on its upper back. It is chaos's default A.G.W.S.. During the Woglinde Disaster, Virgil pilots an AG-02, but it is abandoned after KOS-MOS saves him and Shion.	
AG-03	The AG-03 has a more muscular frame compared to the previous two iterations. Its horn is longer than the AG-02's and its propulsion mechanism is now located at the back of its legs. 	
AG-04	The AG-04 differs from the base model of the AG Series in its limbs mainly. Its arms are notably larger and its legs are now equipped with wheels. 	
AG-05	The AG-05 is notable for its bulky frame. Its legs, arms, and head are all sized up substantially from previous iterations of the AG Series. 	
===VX Series===
The VX Series, developed by Vector Industries, is typically manufactured for consumer use. As such, they are the models employed by the Kukai Foundation. In contrast to the AG Series, they are characterized by their angular frames. All VX Series models have their D.S.S.S. sensors located on their waist.
VX-4000 	The VX-4000 has a slim, blueish-purple frame and four arms. Its head shape is triangular and has two protrusions that resemble cat ears. 	
VX-7000 	The VX-7000 has a slim, bright blue frame and a more curved head shape than the other VX Series models. It is Jr.'s default A.G.W.S. 	
VX-9000 	The VX-9000 has a medium-sized, white frame. Similarly to the VX-4000, it also has a triangular head shape with protrusions that resemble cat ears. A from the Kukai Foundation utilizes this A.G.W.S. during the raid on the U-TIC Mothership.	
VX-10000	The VX-10000 has a slim, red frame. It is Shion's default A.G.W.S.. 	
VX-20000	The VX-20000 has a large, bulky, pink chassis. Mary Godwin pilots this A.G.W.S. during the raid on the U-TIC Mothership. 	
==As a party member==
Certain party members can call upon several A.G.W.S. to aid them in battle.
* VX-4000
* VX-7000 (XS1)
* VX-9000 (XS1)
* VX-10000
* VX-20000
* AG-02 (XS1)
* AG-04
* AG-05
==As an enemy==
* VX-7000 (XS3)
* VX-9000
* AG-01
* AG-02 (XS3)
* AG-03
==Database==
==Gallery==
Shion and VX-10000 XS1.jpg|Shion and VX-10000.
AG-01 action.jpg|AG-01.
AG-02 action.jpg|AG-02.
AG-04 action.jpg|AG-04.
VX-4000 action.jpg|VX-4000.
VX-9000 action.jpg|VX-9000.
XSF Encyclopedia picture VX-10000.png|VX-10000.
VX-20000 action.jpg|VX-20000.
Category: Lore (XS)