LS0/ESU-S4x/NU-020 Urban Dreadnought

- Augmented Targeting System (Heavygun System)

## Standard Armaments

### Fixed

- 2x Ankle/Back-Mounted Piñata II Missile Launcher- Left Forearm 80mm Tri-Barrel Repeater

- Right Forearm 200mm Hi-Impact Cannon

### Handheld

- “Cascade” Triple Six-Barrel 40mm Gatling Cannon (Shoulder Aimed)- 2x Anti-Armor Blades

## Optional Armaments

### Fxd

- Tri-Beam Claw Blades (alt-fire)- 2x Sub-Arms w. Nanolaminate Shields

- 2x 20mm Collar Vulcans

### Hnd

- 40mm ASU

The LS0/ESU-S4x/NU-020 Urban Dreadnought is a Garrisai from the *Harbinger - Cruel Duality* Novel. It is piloted by Cameron Baltimore.

## Technology and Combat Characteristics

Once the Dreadnought II had finished testing prior to its reveal in the 2569 Flying Iron Show, it was equipped with a unique set of armor ornately decorated for the event. Compared to its original armor, this new configuration--known as the Full City Initiative--was specially designed to both operate and feed the Dreadnought's four weapons. In order to compensate for the added weight and balancing issues of these mounted weapons, an external layer of armor and thrusters were added, later becoming known as the first LANDSTRIKE System. The addition of an Augmented Targeting System and NU METACOM System, collectively known as the Heavygun System, would further allow the Dreadnought to make best use of its weapons, allowing the pilot to focus on maneuvering the Garrisai while the onboard AI would automatically fire at marked targets.

## Armaments

- Piñata Missile Launchers: There is a 20-tube missile launcher on each side of the Unit's collar, as well as on each of the ankles. After locking onto up to ten targets, the missiles fire upwards and hone in on the enemy units. This weapon has a total of 160 missiles stored in it, meaning it can be fired twice. Extra missiles can be stored and fired from the two backpack traffic fins, for up to a total of 320 total missiles.

- 80mm Tri-Barrel Repeater: This fully-automatic weapon is mounted on the right forearm, and is aimed via the ATS. It has three alternating barrels lined up horizontally on the forearm. Also comes in a three-barrel minigun variant [When needed, the three barrels can emit a long beam blade, which are used as a powerful melee weapon.]

- 200mm Hi-Impact Cannon: This semi-automatic, long range gun is mounted on the left forearm and aimed through the ATS. Despite having a recoilless rail mount, the recoil on this weapon is strong enough to stagger the Dreadnought, thus it is best used when in a kneeling braced position. It is powerful enough to penetrate even the strongest of armor. When not in use, the barrel rotates 180° towards the shoulder. (Works like the GGRFC’s Rocket Gun, sounds like Halo 4 Railgun)

- “Cascade” Triple Six-Barrel Gatling Cannon: This rocket launcher-like weapon consists of three six-barrel 40mm miniguns that have an incredibly high RoF of 12,000 rpm across all three barrels. Being fed through a back-mounted ammunition belt, it can fire for around a full minute before having to reload. It is capable of penetrating armor if fired at the same place for long enough, though it is better used against large quantities of enemies as a deterrent. Its accuracy is very poor, so it is best used at medium range. When not in use, it can be mounted vertically on the back adjacent to its ammo pack.

- Anti-Armor Blades: The Dreadnought is equipped with a pair of AA Blades. They are used for close-quarters combat when the use of the Dreadnought's ranged weapons is not accessible. Due to the machine being a high-firepower unit, these are only used in emergencies. When not in use, they are stored on each of the side skirt armors.

- 40mm ASU: This fully-automatic weapon is more commonly seen used by Castel Ground Types. It is a shell firing, magazine fed rifle that is relatively effective against armor. As goes with Kestrel Tech weapons, it is easy to modify depending on the mission.

## Special Equipment and Features

- LANDSTRIKE System: This is a prototype armor system that allows for the use of the Dreadnought's numerous weapon mounts. On its own it provides a considerable amount of defense, but by using the Variable Attachment Points on each of the forearms, it can alter its loadout depending on the situation.

- Variable Attachment Point: One of these systems is mounted on each of the forearms. They use a simple rail system that can connect with a number of weapons, and thus it makes the unit very versatile. It shares a similar use with the Nautica and Artillery Units.

- Augmented Targeting System: This advanced version of the Assistive Targeting System is specifically designed towards Heavygun Garrisai. When used, it contains a database for all of its weapon systems, allowing for the best efficiency.

## History

Developed in 2568, the Urban Dreadnought was advertised to be the “Flagship” Garrisai of Project Resurga, replacing the Majestic before it. Undergoing an unusually speedy and successful development procedure (improving off of the Heavygun System of the Artillery II), its seamless performance record made it extremely popular by both researchers and citizens alike. This was primarily fueled by the piloting skills of its user Cameron Baltimore—a veteran of the First Armeli Invasion and an undefeated war hero. Paired with the Dreadnought, the two would be the posterchildren of the LCDM in military might, winning battle after battle against anarchists and separatists alike. (The Artillery II was projected to be the Flagship model, but its public history of malfunctions and inadequate pilots rendered it hidden from public view.)

## Trivia

- Sponsored by Kestrel Technologies

- The Dreadnought’s prefix “Urban” is derived from its role as a countermeasure against threats in urban environments. This opposes the original Dreadnought’s standard role as a anti-Celestial Strider unit.

- The Dreadnought's Full City Initiative was developed in a similar manner as the Golden Gates Initiative of the Ruby Kingship, and the Last Midnight Initiative of the Dark Pegasus.

- It is also a nod to the Gundam Gusion Rebake Full City from *Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.*

- Aka High-Firepower Blue Frame