ACF-V1aF Insurgency Delta Type

- Lucy Faraday

The ACF-V1aF Insurgency Delta Type is a Garrisai from the *Harbinger* Universe.

## Technology and Combat Characteristics

Developed as compensation for the Arcandy Frames being stolen by the Mercury Legion, the Insurrectionist Delta Type is a complete overhaul of the Insurgency Ground Type in both design and performance. Being equipped with a TERRA inspired shielding system, a METACOM System for more streamlined control, as well as several Variable Attachment Points all across its body, the Delta Type is incredibly modular and is often used by UNI Officers who lead their troops into battle. The customization options available and general-purpose design are only rivaled by the RSF-MKIIIa Revolta Ace Custom--the machine based on the Arcandy Compact Frame itself.

In order to maximize the potential of the METACOM Systems of the Delta Types, their armor was kept light and their weapons compact. While it would seem that this would come at the cost of defense, this is made up for with the LP-RA System connected directly to the Arcandite Core. This means that the Delta Types are very fast, though usually suffer from balancing issues for pilots too used to their heavier Insurrectionist Ground Types. Regardless, the METACOM System can allow pilots to quickly adapt to the sensitive frame.

## Armaments

- 40mm Ultracompact ASU: A heavily modified 40mm ASU fine-tuned towards improved handling and a lightweight frame. Being the same weapons used by the Insurrectionist Ground Type, they aren't too far off from the originals, and thus have a similar performance.

- UNI Flat-Edged Claymore: This Mass-Production Blade designed by the UNI functions as their main melee weapon. It is an oar-shaped, two handed sword usually with the faction’s logo engraved on the side. These weapons were essentially built from thick sheets of steel, sharpened down at the sides for attacking. While being almost primitive in nature, they seem to have a heightened performance to even the Anti-Armor Sabers. These newer, collapsible versions have a telescopic handle for ease of storage alongside the other small weapons this machine uses.

- Nanolaminate Compact Shield: Since all Delta Types were equipped with an LP-RA System, the use of solid-shields was not necessary. Thus, many of the Nanolaminate Compact Shields used by the former Insurrectionist Ground Types were refitted into more weaponized roles. The spikes on the end of the shields are equipped with heated edges for more power, and the whole shield can be purged if needed.

## Special Equipment and Features

- Limited-Production Reflector Apparatus System: Also known as the LP-RA System, this device was based off of the Shielding system used by the TERRA. Comprised of several generator nodes that are distributed all across the machine's internal frame, it deploys an "overshield" that provides full body coverage from most arms fire. Due to this system being smaller than the actual RA System, its durability is far less and thus can only withstand so much before being forced to recharge. The shields are almost always active when the Delta Type is active, though can be manually turned off to conserve power.

- External Fuel Canisters: For long-distance or long-endurance operations, External Fuel Canisters can be mounted on the Delta Type's back, provided the weapons it uses are relocated to the skirt armors. These can be transformed into an offensive role by purging the canisters, which can be shot for a devastating explosion.

## History

It is unknown how many Insurgency Ground Types were converted into Delta Types, though they did participate in many of the UNI's high-priority or special operations against the Mercury Legion. A handful were transferred to the Swords of the Maverick upon the change of their pilots' allegiances, though many would still stay loyal and eventually join the rest of the remnant forces under Legacy Team.

## Trivia

- The Delta Type is named after the division Marie Winhart and Richard Longbow, the leaders of the UNI, were a part of--Delta Squad.

- The LP-RA System is lightly based off of Shields from Halo, and the shielding system found on the Bavarium Tank from Just Cause 3.