LXR-007 Neo Impulse Driver

- Unity II

- Titan II

- Escaflore

- Quad-Optic Custom ATS (FrameBreaker/Hi-Sensitivity Targeting)

## Standard Armaments

### Fixed

- 4x Rocket Wire-Guided Gauntlets, 500mm MPNC, 2x Waist-Mounted Single Barrel 100mm HAMGs

### Handheld

- 4x Anti-Armor Heat Blades

The LXR-007 Neo Impulse Driver (also known as the Shiphead) is a Garrisai from the *Harbinger - Century's End* Novel. It is piloted by Lance Martini.

## Technology and Combat Characteristics

The Neo Impulse Driver is the latest of the Forged Marchosia’s prototype machines. Making use of the Experimental Heavygun System-inspired “Dual-NU METACOM System,” it allows for full control of the NID’s four Rocket Wire-Guided forearms—a hybridization of the Unity II’s and Titan II’s weapon systems. By treating the arms more as reusable ranged weapons instead of subconsciously controlled melee weapons, it allows for the pilot to target enemies from afar, launching the forearms out to lock on to enemies. However, the system does not allow for complex actions such as changing direction mid-flight, grabbing onto opponents, or avoiding the trajectory of other arms in flight.

In terms of actual ranged capabilities, the NID takes inspiration from the chest-mounted 500mm MPNC of the ancient Domino IV in a new light. The use of a Twin Gyrotumbler System solves the issue of parallel spin-up that the Domino IV had, leading to seamless electromagnetic round discharges from the chest. Backed by lockdown anchors in each of the feet, the NID uses its roots as a Heavygun to pull off some impressive shots. If necessary, the NID can use its waist-mounted 100mm single-barrel HAMGs, which have been calibrated towards slow automatic fire.

The idea of a hybrid between the NID's four base machines seemed a nearly impossible feat to pull off; however, part of the NU METACOM System used in the NID was derived from ForMa’s experience in Celestial Vanguard technology. The Celestial Strider's ability to have one pilot single-handedly control multiple machines was adapted to allow one pilot single-handedly control multiple arms. As to how the extra set of limbs can be operated at a level this seamless is unknown, but somehow it attunes the pilot’s mind to being very familiar with multi-limb use.

## History

- The Neo Impulse Driver was the last Garrisai to be independently produced by ForMa, first deployed during the uprising of 2620. At this point the faction had been running dry in the amount of Garrisai they could build off of the Project Resurga Redux Frame (namely custom Nanolaminate Armor parts), and as such the NID was missing its left shoulder, left upper arm and right calf armor. Its service record was short lived despite being one of the most advanced machines to have ever been developed with pre-apocalypse technology. The sensitivity of the Twin-Gyrotumbler System meant that extended use could overheat the Fusion Drive, resulting in an extended cooldown time. Unfortunately for Lance, his persistent nature got the better of him during a skirmish with a horde of Hornets. Despite his teammate’s many warnings, Lance caused the TGS of the NID to overheat, leaving the Garrisai completely unable to move. Before his teammates were able to do anything, he was gunned down where he stood, helpless to escape the Garrisai which had now become his tomb.

## Trivia

- The original name of the NID was the Psyclo-Impulse Juggernaut.