MS-09SS Dowas Custom Starkerritter

Mobile Suit Name: MS-09SS Dowas Custom [Starkerritter]

Pilot: Edward Carbine

Tier: Intermediate (Modernized)

Armour/Armour Material: Gundarium Gamma

Height: 18.6 Meters

Weight: 63.5 Metric Tons

45.3 Metric Tons (Empty)

Weaponry:

Beam Bazooka

The Beam Bazooka is a weapon that uses a different particle compression method when compared to the standard Beam Rifle. As a result, it possesses a greater output than weapons such as the Jegan's and the ReZEL's Beam Rifle. As a tradeoff, it possesses a longer charge time, creating a greater delay between shots.

Following the Dowas' Modernization, the Beam Bazooka was also modified. Taking inspiration from the ReZEL's Mega Beam Launcher, it now features a sub-generator as it's power source, and an improved set of internals that help reduce it's charge time, while also increasing the compression rate of the Mega Particles, creating a thicker and more destructive beam. Aided by the new sensor suite dotting its construction, the Beam Bazooka has maintained its position as an incredibly powerful weapon, even if its rate of fire remains subpar.

Beam Sword-Axe

A piece of equipment that is meant to replace the Dowas Custom's original Heat Saber following its modernization. As an effect of the generator upgrade, the Dowas Custom has been equipped with the same Beam Sword-Axe as the Geara Doga. It is stored on the right side of the backpack, using the same storage rack as the original Heat Saber.

Diffusion Beam Cannon

A Diffusion Beam Cannon mounted on the Dowas' chest. Following the Dowas' modernization, the original Diffusion Beam Gun had its output elevated, and efficiency improved. Taking notes from the Zssa and Döven Wolf, the Dowas' new Diffusion Beam Cannon can be used from mid to close range, by firing a spread of beams that can heavily damage a Mobile Suit. Its output can also be adjusted so that it may be used as a Beam Gun.

Vulcan POD System

Taking inspiration from the RGM-89 Jegan, the Dowas Custom has had it's original Vulcans removed and replaced with an external Vulcan POD System. These shell-firing weapons don't pack much of a punch at longer ranges, and as such are used to intercept missiles and other projectiles most of the time. However, they can still damage Mobile Suits at close range, assuming they target lightly-armored areas such as sensors and joints.

(This is its standard loadout. It can also mount all weapons from the UC Timeline.)

Equipment:

2× External Propellant Tank

A pair of propellant tanks attached to the Dowas Custom's backpack. They feature a two-layered construction meant to store extra propellant and coolant, significantly extending the Dowas' operation time. They can be manually ejected by the pilot at any given time.

4× Heat Radiation Fins

An optional piece of equipment that replaces the new shoulder-mounted verniers when attached. These heat radiation fins are added to the Dowas Custom when it is deployed to Deserts and other environments where heat buildup is an issue. Although they are shaped like blades, the fins do not have any specific combat purpose, and do not become hot enough to be used as melee weapons when active.

Normally not attached.

3× Sand Filters

Filters attached to the Dowas Custom's internals once it is deployed in environments filled with hazards akin to sand. These filters help keep the Mobile Suit's internals clean from small detritus, with one for each leg, and a third on the chest.

Normally not attached.

Appearance: Visually, it is nigh-indiscernible from the original Dowas Custom, aside from the addition of the Vulcan POD, and a new blade antenna taken from the Dwadge Custom to improve the Dowas' sensor and communication range.

History: A modernized version of the Dowas Custom, assigned to Edward Carbine ever since he returned to his role as a Mobile Suit Pilot. Due to his status as a Newtype, he was given a sort of privilege when it came to assigning him to a machine. As the standard Leo was deemed to "waste" the talent and ability of a Newtype, an old model Dowas Custom was modernized and refitted with new equipment such as a moveable frame, improved generator output, new sensor suite and the like. It's performance far surpasses that of the Leo, and is comparable to the RGZ-95 ReZEL. Edward was not assigned to an RGZ model due to his inexperience with transformable Mobile Suits.

Performance Notes:

Speed

Straight Line acceleration: 6 IAFA

AMBAC Maneuvers: 4 IAFA

Direction Changing Speed: 5 IAFA

Generator Output: 2720 Kw

Main Vernier count: Following it's modernization, the Dowas Custom has been equipped with 12 Verniers, with the addition of two when compared to the original's ten.

There are 3 on each calf, 2 on the rear skirt, another 2 on the backpack, and 2 on each shoulder.

The shoulder verniers can be swapped out when necessary.

Miscellaneous Performance Notes:

The Dowas Custom has been upgraded with a newer, more powerful sensor suite to replace the Vulcan Guns in its head. With the addition of a blade antenna to the head, the machine's effective sensor range has been boosted from a measly 5400 meters to a whopping 9,900 meters, almost double of its original range. Furthermore, its specs have also been adjusted so that the machine may perform equally in and out of space, with the notable inclusion of the Dom line's hovering capabilities in the Dowas Custom's legs. Aside from that, it has been painted in the Legion's typical color scheme, featuring gold accents and the Staff of Asclepius on its chest, all at Edward's request.

The original cockpit has been replaced with a 360° view panoramic monitor with a linear seat, and the original semi-monocoque construction of the Dowas has been replaced by a modern Moveable Frame, enhancing the suit's agility and flexibility. Paired with the increase in thrust power and reduction in  empty weight, the Dowas Custom has been made more than fitting for the modern battlefield.