CSF-S3c/LP02 Juggernaut Ground Type

The CSF-S3c/LP02 Juggernaut Ground Type is a Garrisai from the *Harbinger* Universe.

## Technology and Combat Characteristics

The second wave of Limited Production Units was the Juggernaut Ground Type, which was the near polar opposite of the Cyclops Ground Type. Having their roots from the Juggernaut Garrisai of the First Great Conflict, they were designed to jump headfirst into the front lines, mowing down enemies with large melee weapons. They became known as “Knights” from their medieval looks and use of large melee weapons. Their only disadvantage was a limited run time and slowed speed due to the sheer amount of armor layered on to the Unit.

## Armaments

- Nanolaminate Riot Shield: A massive body-Shield that is usually handheld. Due to its immense size, a visor is carved near its top to allow for seeing nearby enemies. Weapons such as ASUs, full-length blades, and multiple missiles are only some of the things that can be stored on the shield. It also features a bottom-mounted lockdown spike that can anchor the shield to the ground, locking it in place as a portable cover.

- Anti-Armor Giga-Claymore: Taking inspiration from the Juggernaut’s own Claymore (and more recently the T-11 Redesigned Giga-Claymore), the AA Giga-Claymore is a massive two-handed sword that works almost like a hammer. Due to its immense size, a single hit from this weapon can sever enemy limbs in one blow. This made use of the weapon very difficult, as the weight allowed for enemies to attack before the sword hit them. This limited production version saw little production in the wake of project X, and by the time of the Fall of the NDRC many of these weapons were replaced with the cheaper Anti-Armor Sabers. Because of this, very few of these weapons still exist today.

- Nanolaminate Compact Shield: A Forearm-mounted Shield that is more tuned towards blocking melee attacks over bullets. It has the ability to store small melee weapons or a single missile in its underside, though most times it is mounted with a bladed tip. The Juggernaut GT's pair of shields have been simplified to the point where they are no more than additional Nanolaminate plates on top of the base armor.

- Anti-Armor Saber: A longer and heavier version of the Anti-Armor Blade. While retaining a similar quality, the Saber’s length gives it a wider range of attack, and is more capable of slam attacks compared to the blade. It can also be stored on the rear skirt armor, under a shield, or inside a sheath should the pilot request it.

## Special Equipment and Features

- FrameBreaker System: A variant of the ATS that is more of a sensor than targeting system. When used, a visor will slide down like the long range H-STS, and will highlight the unique energy signatures of Steelpoint Alloy—the material used by all Garrisai Frames. This allows the user to specifically target the exposed joints and sensors of their enemies, making disposing of tougher opponents more streamlined. The only flaw with this system is that while it would highlight the joints of a unit, it would blur out most of the pilot’s surroundings as well. This would give them tunnel vision when in combat, so as such it was only best used in 1v1 battles.

## History

The Juggernaut ground type was one instance of the collaborative projects made between the NDRC and a respective manufacturer; in this case, the melee weapons company Omega. Many of these units were deployed alongside Cyclops and Castel Ground Types, but most of them were ultimately destroyed in the Second Armeli Invasion.

## Trivia

- It can be noted that some versions of the FrameBreaker System used by Juggernaut Ground Types (and by extension all other machines that used it) had a problem in which Omega Armory weapons (which also used Steelpoint Alloy) would show up on the system on top of a Garrisai's internal frame.