Gundam CFX-01X Xolani X

The **Gundam CFX-01X Xolani X** *(Pronounced as: Zo-La-Knee-Ex)* is an upgraded remake of the CFX-01X Xolani in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Phantoms of The Cosmos. It is piloted by Sora Kato.

## Technology & Combat Characteristics

After the intense fight against Psycho-Igitur, and the many battles that came before, Xolani was victorious but heavily damaged. It was then sent to the MS Workshop in the home base of Boryokudan for an overhaul. The new name "X" was given by the Boryokudan's Chief Mechanic, who was also responsible for the mobile suit's maintenance.

Based on Sora's combat data, the mobile suit was reconfigured as a close combat unit, and its reaction speed and mobility were also increased, with adjustments made through the GUND-System to deepen the link between the machine's movement and the pilot's own senses. As a result, the Gundam's response rate was adjusted to match with the speed of Sora's senses. Other changes to the suit's frame include the arms' frame being lengthened to match Sora's senses, while the legs' frame was modified and has ground-use suspensions to help adapt seamlessly to combat in all environment. Lastly, frame parts in the arm and leg joints were replaced by those reproduced by Boryokudan, this helps to resolve the accumulated damages and also improved their movability.

The suit's close combat armaments were rebuilt to better fit Sora's fighting style, and handheld firearms were kept to a minimum, instead, the suit uses exchangeable firearms attached to the forearms. Defense wise, as damage sustained until the suit gets close to the opponent is a major issue, it is fitted with light body armor that is designed to most effectively fend off the impacts of being shot by greater use of the curved surface.

The Xolani was severely damaged in the battle against the Kushiel, a mobile armor from the Angelus War. It was then sent back to Boryokudan for an overhaul, and was upgraded into the Gundam CFX-01X Xolani X Advent

## Armaments

* **Head Vulcans**

Two firing ports are built into the head. These are weak rapid firing beam weapons (which can switch out the beams for bullets of equal strength) used for checking enemy movement, damaging equipment, etc etc.

* **G-Funnels**

Xolani X's GUND-Bits are the G-Funnels, GUND-Bits that can detach from the main body of the Mobile Suit and can make equipment like shields by snapping together, firing beams to help in fights, and make energy barrier/shields for more defense.

* **Beam Saber**

A close combat weapon that makes a beam blade spring forth by the linkage with the grip's sensors. The holder part rotates forward when taking it out from the mount holder on the back. Although the blade is slender, it can be extended and shorten, and has high cutting power. It also functions as a beam shield if it is rotated at high speed while being held. Xolani X has two Beam Sabers on it's backpack.

* **X Rifle**

Though not used as much anymore, the Xolani X keeps its Beam Rifle from it previous version. Stored on the backpack's mount when not in use, it detaches and uses built-in thrusters to automatically be equipped on the Xolani X's hand.

* **X Buster**

Using the G-Funnels, they can attach to the Beam Rifle to make the weapon a much more powerful weapon, nicknamed "The X Buster".

* **Skofnung Ulfberth**

A sword specifically made for the Xolani by Boryokudan. It has a powerful blade that can cut through Mobile Suits' armor easily, and frame if it's slashed well enough, as well as having 2 holes on the handle of the Skofnung Ulfberth where the Blade starts that can fire beams not as powerful as the rifle, but still useful. The Xolani can control it remotely and send it to itself thanks to the technicians at Boryokudan using the same technology as the GUND-Bits to make it have all of their properties except for the ability to create energy shields/barriers.

* **Ridill Ulfberth**

A sword specifically made for the Xolani X by Boryokudan. It has a flat-headed and wide end that can be used to take away the enemy's weapon. It's also a great weapon to parry beams, bullets, and even parry and block melee weapons. The Xolani can control it remotely and send it to itself thanks to the technicians at Boryokudan using the same technology as the GUND-Bits to make it have all of their properties except for the ability to create energy shields/barriers. It also has hand-guard so that it's nearly impossible to knock it out of the Xolani X's hands to begin with.

* **200mm Gun**

A pair of gatling guns that can be mounted on the forearms, the gun barrel faces backward when not in use and rotates forward when in use. The recoil when fired is absorbed by the weapon's rail slide, minimizing the effect on the control of the MS. A 20mm machine gun is built into the gun's sensor section. Close combat weapons can be held in the hand while the 200mm Gun is equipped.

* **Twin Gram Ulfberth**

A pair of short swords specifically made for the Xolani X. (Fun Fact: They resemble the Blades of Chaos, specifically the Norse versions of them.) They're main purpose is for very quick attacks, made better if the enemy isn't guarding their weakpoints. They are also useful for hooking onto opponents when using them to stab with them. The Xolani can control it remotely and send it to itself thanks to the technicians at Boryokudan using the same technology as the GUND-Bits to make it have all of their properties except for the ability to create energy shields/barriers.

* **Arm Rocket Launcher**

Close to mid-range shooting weapons that fires 2.8m long rockets. Like the 200mm gun, they are mounted on the forearms via rail slides that absorb recoil. The launchers normally face backwards and will rotate forward when used. If required, they can be fired while facing backwards. Close combat weapon can be held in hand while the launchers are equipped.

* **Smoothbore Gun**

The same weapon as used by its previous version Gundam Xolani and a few other MS. It is a 300mm caliber gun with a 60mm machine-gun at the bottom, though its emphasis was placed on power rather than accuracy. Although it is produced for use mainly in zero gravity environment and space, it seems to function fine when used under gravity.

* **Large Railgun**

A large handheld electromagnetic launcher, its barrel slides forward when in use.

## Special Equipment & Features

* **GUND-System**

The GUND-System is a technology for interfacing the brain of the pilot with the Gundam's computer and process the data. It also allows the pilot (even uneducated ones) to operate mobile suit for combat without reading the instruction manual. It's also the reason why the Gundam can use the GUND-Bits. If too much data is used with the system, it can damage the pilot's nerves.