RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee

* Unicorn mode
* Destroy mode

Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee or Gundam Banshee is considered the successor of the first Unicorn Gundam, as it has the same functions of the Psycho Frame.

## Origin

It is believed that Gundam Banshee was created under the command of Full Frontal, when he dreamed of building a new Magallanica, to create his own state with its own laws, followed by the destruction of the Federation and the Empire. Realizing that due to the Concept Change the first Unicorn Gundam was considered missing, he used it as a "Backup Plan" in case the Battle Brawlers tried to find all the Gundams again. Therefore, he made Marida Cruz, the future Gundam Banshee pilot, a Cyber Newtype for complete subjugation.

However, during one of the battles, Marida was able to free herself from Full Frontal's orders and join the Alliance.

## Abilities

* 60mm Vulcan Gun

A basic armament found on many Federation mobile suits. While essentially ineffectual against mobile suit armor, they are useful in intercepting incoming missiles/rockets, destroying mobile suit sensors, and engaging lightly-armored vehicles.
* Beam Magnum

A handheld firearm equipped with an energy condenser, it is common to the RX-0 series mobile suits. Each shot from the beam magnum is equal in power to 4 normal beam rifle shots and can destroy a mobile armor-class machine. Even stray particles from the fired beam have sufficient power to destroy a mobile suit, meaning a direct hit is not always required. In return for such high power, each shot consumes an entire E-pack, and because of this, five connected E-packs served as a single magazine for this weapon. This magazine is also known as "Magnum Bullets", and up to two spare magazines can be stored on the Banshee's rear skirt armor. As a result, the beam magnum only has a maximum of 15 shots, causing it to have poor continuous battling capability. Additionally, the weapon can be too powerful for certain situations, limiting its use. When not in use, the beam magnum is stored on the backpack via a slot located in the upper section.
* Beam Saber

The Banshee is equipped with four beam sabers, two on the forearms and two in the backpack. In Unicorn mode, the MS only has access to the two forearms mounted beam sabers. In Destroy Mode, the other two beam sabers flip out from the backpack, allowing access to all four sabers.
* Beam Tonfa

The forearm mounted beam sabers can flip over and be used directly, in this form, they are known as beam tonfa. The right forearm's beam tonfa cannot be used when the Banshee is equipped with the Armed Armor BS.
* Shield

A forearm-mounted physical shield common to the RX-0 series mobile suits. An I-Field generator is built into the shield's center, and the barrier that it generates can block beam attacks from beam sabers to battleship-class beam fire, enhancing the shield's defensive power. The shield also has four psycho-frame panels to enhance its toughness and to increase the amount of psycho-frame carried by the mobile suit. When in Destroy Mode, the upper and lower sections of the shield slide apart, revealing the I-Field generator for use, and the psycho-frame panels are also deployed in an X-shape around this generator. In Unicorn Mode, the I-Field barrier can be deployed by having the shield slide apart momentarily.
* Armed Armor VN

One of the added psycho-frame armaments, this melee weapon can be equipped on the left forearm or right forearm. "VN" is an abbreviation for "**V**ibro-**N**ail". Its design utilizes the enhanced toughness of the psycho-frame when it receives sensations from the pilot, and can change into a claw form when in Destroy Mode to capture the target, which is then crushed by super vibrations. Even without changing into a claw, the Armed Armor VN can serve as a striking weapon using its mass and has high attack power. Additionally, it is also treated with a beam-resistant coating, and can function as a shield.
* Armed Armor BS

One of the added psycho-frame armaments, this ranged weapon is equipped on the right forearm in the anime. "BS" is an abbreviation for "**B**eam-**S**martgun". It transmits spatial data obtained from the built-in sensor unit to the pilot via Psycommu, then feeds those sensations back into the two fin-shaped beam polarizers at the front for highly accurate "anticipatory aiming". The fired beam moves in an undulating motion, making its trajectory extremely difficult to predict and avoid. Furthermore, while each shot is less powerful than a beam magnum's, it is still more powerful than a normal beam rifle's. It was developed on a trial basis by an engineer who noticed the resonance between psycho-frames. Even before deployment, it transmits data obtained from its sensors to enhance the mobile suit's search capabilities.
* NT-D System

A special operating system installed in the RX-0 series mobile suits. The name "NT-D" is supposed to be an abbreviation for "**N**ewtype **D**rive," but is actually an abbreviation for "**N**ewtype **D**estroyer," a system developed to eliminate Newtypes. The system is activated when it detects an enemy psycommu machine as well as its Newtype or Cyber-Newtype pilot. When activated, the mobile suit transforms into Destroy Mode, dramatically improving its performance as its limiters are disabled, and allowing it to hijack the enemy machine's psycommu weaponry. However, it places a heavy burden on the pilot and the machine, and is limited to five minutes. In order to reduce the burden when the system is activated, the seat is designed to transform, and a special pilot suit has been prepared to reduce G-force pharmacologically.