Fafner

A **Fafner** (ファフナー) is giant robot that is used by mankind to fight against the Festum.

## List of Fafners

### Aegir Model

* Zero Fafner (ゼロファフナー): The very first Fafner created. It is larger than any other Fafner and piloted by the Nishio twins and Sui. Used during the Second and Fourth Operation Azure.

### Babalon Model

A Fafner model created by the Human Army, piloted by Canon Memphis.

### Einherjar Model

* Mark Ein Kai (マークアイン改): The upgraded version of Mark Ein, piloted by Legato. Also nicknamed **Specter** (スペクター).
* Mark Zwei Kai (マークツヴァイ改): The upgraded version of Mark Zwei, piloted by Kazuki Makabe and Maris Excelsior. Also nicknamed **Grimreaper** (グリムリーパー).
* Mark Drei (マークドライ): Its Nothung Model being converted to the Einherjar Model, piloted by Sakura Kaname.
* Mark Vier (マークフィアー) → Mark Vier Kai (マークフィアー改): Its Nothung Model being converted to the Einherjar Model, later upgraded to Mark Vier Kai before the events of *The Beyond*. Piloted by Kouyou Kasugai and its Kai version is nicknamed **Abaddon** (アバドン).
* Mark Funf Kai (マークフュンフ改): Its Nothung Model being converted to the Einherjar Model, piloted by Mimika Mikagami. Retains its nickname **Tsukuyomi** (ツクヨミ).
* Mark Sechs Kai (マークゼクス改): Its Nothung Model being converted to the Einherjar Model, piloted by Sui Kaburagi. Retains its nickname **Amaterasu** (アマテラス).
* Mark Sieben (マークジーベン) → Mark Sieben Kai (マークジーベン改): Its Nothung Model being converted to the Einherjar Model, later upgraded to Mark Sieben Kai before the events of *The Beyond*. Piloted by Maya Toomi and its Kai version is nicknamed **Azrael** (アズライール).
* Mark Acht (マークアハト): Its Nothung Model being converted to the Einherjar Model, piloted by Kenji Kondou.
* Mark Neun (マークノイン) → Mark Neun Kai (マークノイン改): Its Nothung Model being converted to the Einherjar Model, later upgraded to Mark Neun Kai before the events of *The Beyond*. Piloted by Rina Nishio and its Kai version is nicknamed **Izanami** (イザナミ).
* Mark Zehn Kai (マークツェン改): The upgraded version of Mark Zehn, piloted by Kazuki. Also nicknamed **Achilles** (アキレス).
* Mark Elf Kai (マークエルフ改): Its Nothung Model being converted to the Einherjar Model, piloted by Reo Mikado. Retains its nickname **Susanoo** (スサノオ).
* Mark Zwolf (マークツヴォルフ): Its Nothung Model being converted to the Einherjar Model, piloted by Seri Tatekami.
* Mark Dreizehn Kai (マークドライツェン改): The upgraded version of Mark Dreizehn, piloted by Misao Kurusu. Also nicknamed **Chronos** (クロノス).

### Gnosis Model

A basic Fafner model created by the Human Army.

### Mega Therion Model

A Fafner model created by the Human Army, piloted by Michio Hino.

### Nothung Model

* Mark Ein (マークアイン): The first Nothung Model created, briefly piloted by Michio Hino. Its pilot was intended to be Soushi Minashiro but he wasn't able to due to his injury of his left eye.
* Mark Zwei (マークツヴァイ): The second Nothung Model created, briefly piloted by Karin Kuramae. Mark Zwei's parts are used to repair Mark Elf.
* Mark Drei (マークドライ): The third Nothung Model created, piloted by Sakura Kondou and temporarily piloted by Canon Hazama.
* Mark Vier (マークフィアー): The fourth Nothung Model created, piloted by Kouyou Kasugai.
* Mark Funf (マークフュンフ): The fifth Nothung Model created, piloted by Mamoru Kodate and Hiroto Douma.
* Mark Sechs (マークゼクス): The sixth Nothung Model created, briefly piloted by Shouko Hazama.
* Mark Sieben (マークジーベン): The seventh Nothung Model created, piloted by Maya Toomi.
* Mark Acht (マークアハト): The eighth Nothung Model created, piloted by Kenji Kondou.
* Mark Neun (マークノイン): The ninth Nothung Model created, piloted by Rina Nishio.
* Mark Zehn (マークツェン): The tenth Nothung Model created, piloted by Akira Nishio.
* Mark Elf (マークエルフ): The eleventh Nothung Model created, piloted by Kazuki Makabe. Mark Elf initially used to be colored light blue but due to Mark Zwei's parts being used for repairs, it is colored dark blue after its first departure.
* Mark Zwolf (マークツヴォルフ): The twelfth Nothung Model created, piloted by Seri Tatekami.
* Mark Dreizehn (マークドライツェン): The thirteenth Nothung Model created, piloted by Canon and Misao Kurusu.
* Mark Elf Kai (マークエルフ改): The fourteenth Nothung Model created, piloted by Reo Mikado. Also nicknamed **Susanoo** (スサノオ).
* Mark Funf Kai (マークフュンフ改): The fiftheenth Nothung Model created, piloted by Mimika Mikagami. Also nicknamed **Tsukuyomi** (ツクヨミ).
* Mark Sechs Kai (マークゼクス改): The sixtheenth Nothung Model created, piloted by Sui Kaburagi. Also nicknamed **Amaterasu** (アマテラス).

### Powers Model

* Ariel (アリエル)
* Aworth (エイワース)
* Olympia Angels (オリンピア・エンジェルス)

### Salvator Model

* Mark Sein (マークザイン): One of the only four Salvator Models created, originally created by the Human Army but used by Alvis, piloted by Kazuki Makabe and Miwa Hino. During the Sixth Operation Azure, Miwa manages to evolve Mark Sein, changing its appearance as well.
* Mark Nicht (マークニヒト): One of the only four Salvator Models created, originally created by the Human Army but later used by Festum and currently used by Alvis. Pilots that have used the Salvator Model are Idun, Misao Kurusu, Soushi Minashiro and his reincarnation. In the original series, Mark Nicht was mostly black but since its appearance in *Heaven and Earth*, it is mostly purple with green highlights. During the Second Plan L, Soushi manages to evolve Mark Nicht, changing its appearance as well.
* Mark Raison (マークレゾン): The third Salvator Model created by the Human Army, piloted by Jonathan Mitsuhiro Bartland. In *The Beyond*, it is piloted by Chaos Bartland and has a gigant tail.
* Mark Alles (マークアレス): The fourth Salvator Model, piloted by Kazuki. When Wadatsumijima was under attack by Benon, Kazuki transformed Mark Zehn Kai into Mark Alles to turn the battle around.

### Thrones Model

* Raphael (ラファエル)
* Sandalphon (サンダルフォン)

### Titan Model

The second prototype Fafner model created by Alvis. Used during the First Plan L.

### Trooper Model

Unmanned machines that are introduced when Mark Drei returns to the front, synchronizing with the Fafner through the Sleipnir System. There are four Troopers in total but Mark Drei's SDP is able to duplicate them. In *Soukyuu no Fafner The Beyond*, the Trooper Model are revamped into **Assault Trooper Model** (強襲型トルーパー・モデル), having an Aegis equipped, and are mass-produced, accompanying several Fafners in battle.

## Equipment & Weapons

* Aegis (イージス): A shield-type equipment used by the Mark Funf series.
* Dragon Tooth (ドラゴン・トゥース): A sniper used by the Mark Sieben series and Mark Zehn as their main weapon.
* Durandal (デュランダル): A small gun that is part of the standard equipment of every Alvis made Fafner.
* Garm-44 (ガルム44): A rifle.
* Gegnar (ゲーグナー): A laser gun.
* Gundrake (ガンドレイク): Similar to the Lugar Lance, a sword that can also be used as a gun.
* Knuckle Guard (ナックルガード): Heats up the fist to increase damage.
* Lindwurm (リンドブルム): A plane equipped with built-in weapons.
* Long Sword (ロングソード): A long sword with plasma at both sides.
	+ Levin Sword (レヴィンソード): An improved version of the Long Sword.
* Luger Lance (ルガーランス): A long white sword which is able to separate in the middle to be used as a long-ranged weapon.
* Medusa (メドゥーサ): Two large cannons attached at both sides of the Fafner, used by the Mark Vier, Acht, and Neun series.
* Mine Blade (マインブレード): A small knife that is part of the standard equipment of every Alvis made Fafner.
* Pilam (ピラム): A wire that is able to electrocute enemies when being attached.
* Plasma Rifle (プラズマライフル): A medium-ranged weapon that can fire with a high output.
* Railgun (レールガン): A long-ranged gun that can output massive energy in one shot. One of the first weapons used in the series.
* Razing Cutter (レージングカッター): Long wires that are part of the standard equipment of every Alvis made Fafner.
* Salamander (サラマンダー): A flamethrower exclusively used by Mark Neun.
* Scorpion (スコーピオン): A small submachine gun.
* Shotgun Horn (ショットガン・ホーン): A head-mounted weapon exclusively used by Mark Zwolf.
* Two unnamed small built-in swords Susanoo used during the Second Plan L.
* Two unnamed spear-like weapons used by Tsukuyomi in *Soukyuu no Fafner The Beyond* which can combine into one big spear.

## Trivia

* The name Fafner is derived from the dragon in the Norse myhthology, Fafnir.

## Gallery

### Equipment & Weapons

AegisDragon ToothDurandalGarm-44GegnarGundrakeKnuckle GuardLindwurmLong SwordLevin SwordLuger LanceMedusaMine BladePilamPlasma RifleRailgunRazing CutterSalamanderScorpionShotgun HornSusanoo's bladesTsukuyomi's spear