XVX-016 Gundam Aerial

* Original Model
* Mirasoul Flight Unit
* Rebuild

Gundam Aerial is one of the units controlled by Witch Suletta.

## Origin

Elnora Samaya was the first to build the Gundam Aerial on Mercury, but not at all for the Eurasian Federation. There, the mech will be piloted by the growing up Suletta, her daughter. Its basic design, in which joints that mimic the human body are driven by EMTS (electric motors), is based on the same existing standards as mobile suits produced by other companies. Although it is a machine that can be handled by normal pilots, it exhibits characteristics that set it apart from normal ones when Suletta boards it. Her power comes from a new mineral called Permet, being very similar in characteristics to the forbidden machine GUND-ARM, commonly known as "GUNDAM", which used the "GUND FORMAT", a system for MS aimed at enlarging a person.

## Abilities

### Original model

* Head Beam Vulcan

Two firing ports are built in the forehead. These are weak rapid firing beam weapons used for checking enemy movement, damaging equipment, etc.
* Escutcheon

A multi-purpose offensive and defensive platform composed of a next-generation swarm remote-controlled weapon system popularly known as "GUND-BIT", that uses GUND FORMAT to organically links humans and machines. It has anti-beam field properties.
* Bit Stave

Each bit (Bit Stave) can be detached to be operated as a mobile turret with built-in Beam Cannons or as a shield.
* 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.
* Beam Rifle

This machine's portable firearm. Stored on the backpack's mount when not in use, it detaches and uses built-in thrusters to automatically be equipped on the Aerial's hand.
* Beam Blade

The Beam Rifle can also be used as a Beam Blade by generating a massive beam edge.
* Long Barrel Beam Rifle

By connecting the Bit Staves and making it long-barreled, the output boost increases firepower and improves shooting accuracy.
## Equipment

* Shell Unit

A control terminal that enables the transmission and processing of vast amounts of information between the pilot and the machine. It emits light when the operating level of the GUND FORMAT reaches a fixed intensity, such as when operating GUND-BITs. A mysterious phenomenon occurred when the Aerial achieved Permet Score 6 where the glow of the Shell Units changed from red to blue.
* PPA

Acronym for Permet Painted Armor, barrier against beam attacks deployed from the Bit Staves.
* Mirasoul Flight Unit

Originally a defective MS flight unit made by the third-party manufacturer Mirasoul, it has been improved and modified to suit Aerial with changes to propulsion shift timing. It has built-in rotating maneuver thrusters equipped on both sides, they pop-up when in use to shift into a high maneuverability mode with high-mobility speed in three axes. The two Beam Sabers from the standard backpack are retained and stored in a retractable mount in the bottom part of the two main boosters.
## Modes

* Bit on Form

By connecting the Bit Staves to the hardpoints throughout the machine, not only is it possible to quickly replenish electric power and propellant to the Bits, but it also improves the mobility and defensive performance of the Aerial itself.
* Override

While operating at a Permet score of 3, the Aerial was able to deactivate the Gundam Pharact's GUND-BITs. While operating at a Permet score of 6, the Aerial could deactivate "Antidote" attacks and take control of remote weaponry such as GUND-BITs and drones. This phenomenon is due to the formation of a unique hyper-dense information system that uses data storms to control enemy systems via Permet links.
### Rebuild

* Beam Vulcan

Two firing ports are built in the forehead. These are weak rapid firing beam weapons used for checking enemy movement, damaging equipment, etc.
* Escutcheon

A multi-purpose offensive and defensive platform composed of a next-generation swarm remote-controlled weapon system popularly known as "GUND-BIT", that uses GUND FORMAT to organically links humans and machines. It has anti-beam field properties.
* Bit Stave

Each bit (Bit Stave) can be detached to be operated as a mobile turret with built-in beam cannons or as a shield.
* Beam Saber

A weapon for close combat that generates a beam blade in conjunction with the sensor on the grip. Its mount moves forward when Aerial grabs it.
* Beam Rifle

This machine's portable firearm. Stored on the backpack's mount when not in use, it detaches and uses built-in thrusters to automatically be equipped on the Aerial's hand. It is a larger improved variant of the Aerial's original rifle, and can combine with the GUND-BITs to create a GUND-BIT Cannon.
* GUND-BIT Cannon

By connecting the Bit Staves to the beam rifle, the Aerial can create a large beam cannon with drastically improved output and accuracy. This GUND-BIT Cannon is so powerful it can destroy mobile suits even without a direct hit.
* Shell Unit

A control terminal that enables the transmission and processing of vast amounts of information between the pilot and the machine. It emits light when the operating level of the GUND FORMAT reaches a fixed intensity, such as when operating GUND-BITs. Operating with Permet scores of 5 and lower emit red light, while a Permet score of 6 emits blue light.[5] During the Aerial's fight against Guel's MD-0064 Darilbalde, the Permet score reached 8, emitting white light and giving Eri control of the Aerial without the need for a pilot.
* Bit-On Form

By connecting the Bit Staves to the hardpoints throughout the machine, not only is it possible to quickly replenish electric power and propellant to the Bits, but it also improves the mobility and defensive performance of the Aerial itself.
* Override

While operating at a Permet score of 6, the Aerial can deactivate "Antidote" attacks and take control of remote weaponry such as GUND-BITs and drones. This phenomenon is due to the formation of a unique hyper-dense information system that uses data storms to control enemy systems via Permet links. The Override only affects GUND FORMAT links with Permet scores below 5. When affected by the Override, the Shell Units of the EDM-GA-01 Gundam Lfrith Ur and EDM-GB Gundvölva emit purple light.