ASW-G-08 Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex

### Armaments/Parts

2 × Ahab Reactor, Nanolaminate Armor, Ahab Thrusters, Thermal Phase, Transition Thrusters

### Weight

32.1 metric tons

The **ASW-G-08 Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex** (ガンダムバルバトスルプスレクス) is the main mobile suitfeatured in the latter half of the second season of *Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS*. It is piloted by Mikazuki Augus.

## Description

he Gundam Barbatos Lupus fought a fierce battle against the Hashmal in the vicinity of Chryse, a city on Mars and was so severely damaged that it was sent to the Saisei's MS workshop for a major upgrade. Data sampling of Barbatos Lupus’ fight with Hashmal was also conducted during the overhaul. To match the combat data of Mikazuki Augus, who was increasing his compatibility with the mobile suit through the Alaya-Vijnana System, the machine's response speed was increased to the limit of its theoretical value. Movement of the frame's joints were also delicately tuned to match the pilot's actual sensations. The suit's cockpit hatch was changed from its predecessors' top opening method to a front opening style in consideration of Mikazuki's worsened disabilities.

To more intuitively reflect Mikazuki's fighting style, the suit's arms were enlarged and elongated like a beast, and various weapons are fitted on the body. The arms' frame structure was also upgraded and reinforced. The tail parts of the Hashmal was transplanted to the suit's back, and through the Alaya-Vijnana System, Mikazuki controls this tail blade as if it was a limb. Overall, the Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex is customized for close combat, and its silhouette gives it a more ferocious look than its predecessors. The word 'Rex' means 'King' in latin, and this is fateful as Mikazuki is going along with Orga Itsuka, whose aspiration is to be "King of Mars."

## Armaments

### Ultra Large Mace

Developed for Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex by Teiwaz's MS workshop, besides fitting Mikazuki's combat style, this heavy weapon also takes into view combat against battleships. The telescopic handle helps to close the gap with enemy unit. When not in use, it can be mounted on the rear waist horizontally.
#### Pile Bunker

The tip of the mace and the bottom of its handle are equipped with a pile bunker each.

### Tail Blade

The Hashmal's tail parts were transplanted onto Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex's back, and combined with a blade made of rare metals for better close combat performance. The resulting tail blade can retract or extend to strike opponents as directed by Mikazuki through the Alaya-Vijnana System, and is useful for one against many or other unfavorable combat situations.

### Rex Nail

Due to the rex nails mounted on the fingers, the arms of the Barbatos Lupus Rex can function as powerful weapons that can pierce opponent machines. Like the Tail Blade, the rex nails and the suit's toes are made of rare metals.

### 200mm Gun

Each forearm contains a built-in 200mm gun. This weapon is a further development of the Barbatos Lupus’ firearms.

### Heel Bunker

Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex is equipped with pile bunkers on both heels.
### GR-H01 9.8m Battle Axe

A close combat weapon used by Graze that the Barbatos Lupus Rex obtained temporarily during its last battle.
### Anti-Ship Lance Mace

A lance-shaped mace designed for anti-ship combat, it has a telescopic handle.
## Trivia

* The Barbatos Lupus Rex's appearance, with its claws and extendable tail blade, bears a resemblance to a demon, which is fitting as it is named after the demon 'Barbatos'.
	+ In Latin, Lupus means "wolf", and Rex means "king", while Barbatos is derived from the latin "barbatus" which means bearded. So "Barbatos Lupus Rex" literally means "Bearded King of Wolves" in latin.