CSF-S3bA Castel Commander Type

The CSF-S3bA Castel Commander Type is a Garrisai from the *Harbinger* Universe.

## Technology and Combat Characteristics

Recognized for the elaborate crest atop its head, the Castel Commander Type isn't too far off from its standard counterpart, with the exception of a larger shoulder armor design. Its superior performance came in the form of the pilots who customized their units, resulting in several unique designs on the battlefield that stood out against the other Garrisai. The Commander Type takes full advantage of the Ground Type's general-purpose frame, and leaves armaments open to the soldiers who have shown exemplary skill in combat.

## Armaments

- Nanolaminate Ballistic Shield: A basic handheld Shield that blocks most physical projectiles. Its simple design and ease of storage means it’s reliable in most situations, and it can even store melee weapons or missile launchers on its underside.

- KT-040 Assault Rifle: A staple of the Kestrel Line, the 40mm Assault Rifle (or ASU) has been adopted by almost every faction due to its versatility and reliability in combat. Almost always seen being used by Mass-Production Units, the Rifle can be modified to fit any situation. Attachments such as underbarrel Grenade launchers, extended magazines, bayonets and flashlights are only some of the things the weapon can equip.

- 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.

- KT-060 Carbine: Being a less common alternative to the 40mm ASU, the 60mm Carbine is a weapon more tailored towards infantry marksmen instead of general soldiers. Featuring an adjustable scope, semi-automatic receiver and recoil compensator, the weapon is perfect for accurate and powerful shots. The only problem with the Carbine compared to the ASU is its staggering capabilities. Since it relies more on precision instead of fire rate to attack enemies, the pilot cannot attack the body of the Garrisai, and instead aim for its joints or head camera. This makes it difficult to use, but in practice, invaluable in battles. A three-round burst fire receiver is also available should the pilot using the weapon choose one.

- Disruptor Grenade: Serving as the standard explosives weapon for most Garrisai units, this capsule-like grenade releases a large blast after being activated. It contains sensors that react with Nanolaminate Armor, allowing for them to roll and bounce normally on surfaces, yet explode when coming into contact with an enemy (similar to glass grenades). Smoke, Stunlock, and Flare variants are available to pilots depending on the mission.

## Special Equipment and Features

- Searchlight: Most Castel GTs are equipped with spotlights on various parts of their armor to adapt to nighttime conditions. Night Vision optics are also an option for more advanced units, though these are seldom used from their cost alone.

## History

While the Castel Commander Type was intended to see further production with the CSF-S3bB Castel Heavyarms, the introduction of Project X left little focus on this ambition. In the end, Commander Types became more of an exaggerated Castel GT Custom when the NDRC fell, as a lack of troops to lead put these machines into the hands of the most capable pilots regardless of rank. The customizability these machines boasted was often taken full advantage of by the LCR, considering the lack of available units in the first place. One known unit was piloted by Dominic Ramirez, who was only a trainee when he received the unit.